A Farm Stay in La Plata Mountains

Come stay with us on our working homestead. Fluffy Scottish Highland cows, gardens and greenhouses, and a night sky so dark you can see the Milky Way right over the property.

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WELCOME TO OUR HOMESTEAD

The Mountain Highland Homestead is a working farm that will be one of the most restful places you've every stayed.

Twenty acres at 7,474 feet, with unobstructed La Plata Mountain views, Scottish Highland cows, chickens, honeybees, two greenhouses, an orchard, and a night sky so dark that it will take your breath away. We have 2 private stays in the barn, each for two, 12 miles from downtown Durango - close enough for dinner, far enough from the hustle and bustle to truly unwind.

Inside a modern living space with a kitchen and seating area, featuring wooden beams on the ceiling, white walls, hardwood floors, windows with shades, and furniture including a leather armchair and wooden table.
Close-up of a honeycomb with bees working on it in a hive.
Green grassy field with cows grazing, trees in the background, and a sky filled with large white clouds and patches of blue.
Interior of a rustic bedroom and living area with wooden accents, a corner bed, a leather sofa with blue pillows, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses, and a wooden door, with a large window showing mountains outside.
Interior of a home with a kitchen and dining area. There is a wooden sliding barn door, white cabinets, a black microwave, a stove, and a backsplash with decorative tiles. A framed animal painting and a small framed sign are on the wall, and some pla
A scenic landscape with a grassy meadow, tall trees, and a mountain range in the background. There are two elk in the foreground, one with antlers and one without.
A brown cow with horns standing in a grassy area among trees with bark and some green leaves.
Freshly harvested carrots with soil on them, surrounded by green leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli.
Close-up of a brown horse's face, showing its nostrils and part of its mane, with a background of trees and open sky.
A potted basil plant with bright green leaves on a wooden surface.
View of a mountain range with snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky, with some trees and a few houses in the foreground.
A wooden basket filled with various colorful heirloom tomatoes, including red, yellow, orange, purple, and green varieties, sitting on the ground outdoors.
A bathroom with a white countertop sink, a dark wooden vanity, a mirror with a wooden frame, a window with shutters, a plant on the windowsill, a laundry area with shelves and towels, a metal shower with a curtain, and blue towels hanging on a rack.
The image shows a person lying on a wooden deck with legs up, wearing cowboy boots and denim shorts. The background is a grassy field with trees and telephone poles, under an overcast sky.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling and accents, a bed with patterned bedding and pillows, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a glimpse into a kitchen through an open doorway.
Interior of a rustic wooden cabin with large windows, a wood stove emitting flames, a small dresser with a white heater, and outdoor scenery of trees and sky visible through the windows.
A sunset over a landscape with trees and snow-covered ground, with clouds in the sky illuminated by the setting sun.
Living room with wood-paneled walls, multiple windows showing scenic mountain views, and rustic decor including a wood stove, TV, and two lamps, with a log column separating the space.
A Highland cow with long horns standing in a golden wheat field during sunset.
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Two Stays: the “Lovely Loft” and the “Beautiful Bunkhouse”

Two Unique Stays: The Lovely Loft & the Beautiful Bunkhouse Both are private, both sleep two, and both have epic views of the mountains.

Sleeps 2 · 1 Queen Bed · 1 Bath

The Lovely Loft

Interior of a rustic living room with wood walls, multiple windows showing a green landscape and mountains, a wood-burning stove, a sofa, and a tree trunk used as a decorative support.
A kitchen windowsill with a vase of yellow flowers, a bowl of red apples, a jar of milk, and a basket of eggs in paper wrapping, with sunlight shining through the window showing a scenic outdoor view.

Located on the 2nd floor of the barn, with a private deck that has the best view on the property. Newly remodeled, room-darkening shades, and a bed so comfy that guests ask what brand it is.

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Sleeps 2 · 1 Queen + Futon · 1 Bath

The Beautiful Bunkhouse

Living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with remote and coasters, a blue rug, a kitchen area with white cabinets, a dark tile backsplash, a window, and barn doors leading to another room, with artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed that has multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a patterned bedspread. There is a wall lamp above the bed and a doorway leading to a kitchen area with white cabinets and visible appliances. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams and there is a partial wall with a wooden trim dividing the space.

Ground floor of the barn with bright lofted ceilings, a full kitchen, and your own patio with a grill and propane fire pit. Country charm with the comforts of home.

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Why Guests Keep Coming Back

The mountains, the dark skies, the animals, and a fridge already stocked with breakfast. None of it costs extra.

Scenic view of snow-capped mountains at sunset with a partly cloudy sky and a grassy field with some trees and fencing in the foreground.

Mountain Views

Unobstructed La Plata Mountains from both stays. No neighbors in the frame. Sunrises that make early wake-ups worth it, and a resident elk herd that often beats you to them.

A group of brown cows and calves resting on green grass in a rural pasture with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

A Real Farm

Twelve Scottish Highland cows, lots of silly chickens, honeybees, 2 welcome commitee pups, and so much more...

A window sill with a vase holding yellow flowers. In front, a bowl with red apples and eggs. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the scene.

Start Your Day Right

Farm fresh eggs, our favorite locally roasted coffee, and organic cream to start your day right.

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Close-up of a brown Highland cow with large curved horns, standing outdoors on a dry, grassy field with a clear sky in the background.

Yes, you can pet the cows.

Our Scottish Highland cows are the stars of our little circus! There is a dedicated cow petting area north of the barn so you can get close to them safely from behind the fence. They tend to hang out there at the end of the day before they go to bed.

Their favorite place for your to scratch them is under their chins. They don't love it when people touch their horns though. We know they look like big fluffy dogs, but please do not go into the field with them!

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Location

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Location //

Close to everything. Far from the Hustle & Bustle.

A vast landscape featuring green fields with cows grazing, a line of trees, and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

We're ten miles from Durango where they have more restaurants per capita than any other US city.

Besides delicious food, there is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Hot Springs, and the Animas river just to name a few Must Do's. Then a quick drive to the Homestead for some peace and quiet!

Downtown Durango — 12 miles / ~20 min
Mesa Verde National Park — 23 miles
Lake Nighthorse — a few miles
Durango & Silverton train depot — 18 min
Purgatory Resort — ~45 min
Durango-La Plata County Airport — ~40 min

What People Are Saying

  • ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑

    Absolutely the best I have stayed in. I couldn't have asked for a cleaner, safer place. The hosts Bethany and Trapper are so wonderful. We were welcomed with farm fresh eggs, snacks and fresh cream for coffee. BOOK THIS FAST!!

    — Kim T. (Bunkhouse Stay)

  • ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑

    Absolutely loved this place! Everything was exactly as advertised. The loft was cozy and very comfortable. Truly somewhere that we were able to get away from it all and relax. From booking to check out Bethany was extremely helpful and responsive. We plan on visiting again when we have more time to stay for a few days.

    — Sherri M (Loft stay)

  • ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑

    Absolutely perfect. The best airbnb experience we have ever had. The loft is clean and comfortable and the views are amazing. Bethany and Trapper are wonderful hosts. Expect to arrive to fresh farm eggs (delicious) ! We will be back!-

    — Sandra V. (Loft Stay)

Come slow down with us.

We'll have the eggs and coffee waiting.

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