What a wonderful place! my wife and I along with our 2 children, and two other couples stayed for a week. Everyone loved it. The photos do not do justice to the lodge or the surrounding view. The lodge is spacious and beautiful. The kitchen is marvelous( I love to cook). The beds are comfortable, the showers are great, the floors are heated.......etc...... If you want to spend some time relaxing, and watching wildlife, you don't have to leave the property. We couldn't come up with anything even close to negative about this place. 8 thumbs up from our group!! Thanks again, Steve

Steve, Indiana (homesteadgrowers@aol.com) 317 727 2730

We loved every aspect of the Lodge, great location, great kitchen, great views, great showers, no drawbacks! Will highly recommend to anyone!
	Bill Williams, Nashville, TN (billtwilliams@bellsouth.net) 615-297-3057

My second stay at the Rincon Lodge. What a wonderful week it was. Such a beautiful and relaxing home. Plenty of room for all. We will be returning again for our annual ski trip. Thanks again for such a wonderful place to stay and enjoy my vacation. Sincerely, Felicia Morris
	Felicia Morris, Royse City, Texas (fmorris@rockwallcountytexas.com)

Thank You! Our family spent Christmas at the Lodge and it was wonderful. There was 17 of us and there was plenty of room for all. The play room with toys was great for the kids. While the pictures on the website are helpful they do not fully do the property justice. Every room has a breath taking view. Thank you so much for making our family Christmas magical.
	Anonymous, Tomball, TX (kimb@itfidelity.com)

My family, 16 of us, stayed at this property over the Thanksgiving week. The house was not only comfortable, but completely beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and will be glad to visit again. We will be happy to tell our friends about this wonderful property. Thank you, Marty and Scott for your assistance and accomodating my family so well.
	Tonya Freeman, North Richland Hills, TX (tonyafreeman@charter.net)

A group of co-workers and I rented the lodge recently. First of all, the website pictures do not do this property justice! The views cannot be photographed to truly show its awesome splendor. The lodge was beyond our expectations in every way. We had ample room within the lodge and separate rooms for each. Everything was of the highest quality from the furniture and appliances to the towels. We could not have imaged the beauty of the lodge and its surroundings. The rock fireplaces were large and stunning. We saw wildlife nearly everyday (a group of elk, a red-tailed hawk, deer and some turkeys). We all agreed we wanted to visit again with our husbands. We’ve already begun to plan next years outing with our partners and would not consider renting anywhere else in Durango. Our communications with the owner, Marty, were always professional and courteous as well as with the caretakers Scott & Chris. Having sugar, cream, tea and other staples were a nice touch, the washer & dryer came in handy also. Highest praise in everyway! I’m going to have the CEO of my company take a look here for our next corporate retreat. Thank you so much for making this wonderful property available to us, we can’t wait to return!

Ellen Collins, Nashville, Tennessee

We brought together our entire family in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary, and we couldn't have come to a better place. Durango provided activities for everyone’s tastes and needs. And Rincon Lodge exceeded our expectations. Its isolated location and the exciting approach to the lodge added to our sense of adventure. The deck views are spectacular, making breakfast and lunch on the deck quite special. And we viewed wonderful rainbows from the deck later in the day on three separate occasions. The main lodge rooms are spacious and were the site of simultaneous scrabble and monopoly games. The kitchen is very well equipped and easily supported the preparation of daily gourmet meals for fifteen people. The upstairs playroom was the site of great ping-pong tournaments, as well as a safe place for kids to horse around. And the lodge is so kids-friendly that we didn't even unpack most of the toys we schlepped for our little ones. Finally, we are grateful to Scott and Chris, the caretakers, who were very helpful in providing information about the lodge as well as area activities and directions.

Ken and Diane Simpson, Wilmette, IL

We had a perfect family vacation at the Rincon Lodge with our kids and extended family last month! Thanks to Marty for offering to share this wonderful and peaceful home with us. The setting and views are exceptional, we saw deer foraging around the house almost every evening. Toys and books for the kids made for a nice surprise, we also had a ping pong tournament to pass the time during a short afternoon rain shower. We'll be back again next summer, thanks again for a truly memorable visit!

Karen Donnelly, Littleton, CO (kdonn78@comcast.net)

while on the surface, our groop had a pleasurable stay at the rincon lodge last month (july 2006), we soon found out that the renter has another agenda or he has been misled by his caretaker. as a group, we have rented facilities for almost 30 years. we are all college graduates, military officers, have professional careers and do not enter into a rental lightly. when we do rent we feel it is our responsibility to enter a rental as a joint effort with the renter. as a result, we notify the agent when there is a problem with some part of the facility. this seems to be the area of misunderstanding with the owner when we rented Rincon lodge. when we notified the caretaker that something was broken, apparently it was interpreted that we broke it. sorry, but if there was an item that was broken due to our neglect, we would certainly have the courage to admit we were responsible. that was not the case here. if they find something out of order no matter the origination, you will be blamed. this owner withheld several hundred dollars of security deposit for items we brought to their attention and it may be part of their pattern for increasing revenue. we had an agreement if we did not use the garage(not worth the money if you are thinking of it), we would not be charged. not the case here - money withheld. it rained all week and with a dirt access road, any car would have muddy tires. we swept the garage clean, but did not use an ice scraper to remove all the dirt-extra cleaning fee. the list goes on but you get the drift. the owner will cajole you into a seemingly normal rental, the caretakers act like it is your rental, but stand back when it is time to check out. not only the first time in thirty years we did not receive our full deposit, but also the first time we have been anything but complimented on the way we left the property. if you do rent this, check everything in and out of the house, appliances, fans, doos, grills, etc. if there is a problem, it will be blamed on you.
	jeffrey hall, san antonio, texas (bobgillaspie@yahoo.com) 210 467 5763
Homeowner Response: Out of 67 previous guests from 2002 to the present, this is a first for us. Mr. Gillaspie (we do not know who Jeffrey Hall is) had a total of $100.00 taken from his deposit to repair a door handle a member of his party destroyed and additional cleaning charges as outlined in the contract, not "several hundred" as stated. The door handle was removed by the guest. Upon reinstallation it was found to be twisted to the point of inoperability. Damages need to be repaired in preparation for arriving guests, we have no need or desire to "increase revenue" to the tune of $100.00 risking a comment such as this, we do expect our guests to admit responsibility. We did not at any time address dirt in the garage, no part of the deposit was withheld to clean it. Charges for excessive cleaning were concisely itemized. We had a contract with Mr. Gillaspie to lease the guesthouse in conjunction with the Lodge which clearly requires notification to us in case of changes. Only when his partial deposit was released did Mr. Gillaspie notify us, well after his arrival home. We represent on our website the availability of the extra quarters for larger groups, if it is not desired, we don't add it to the contract. We have no need to "cajole" a guest to stay with us, we are proud to offer the finest property in Southwest Colorado to people worldwide. If any potential guest would like to view correspondence with Mr. Gillaspie, please email us. Our sincerest apologies go out to Mr. Gillaspie’s party, we strive to insure all guests have a 100% positive experience. We work diligently to avoid damage disputes if any are noted, obviously in this case we were unsuccessful in our attempts to reach an amicable solution.

What a great location for a relaxing family vacation! All 27 of us had plenty of space and we were all thoroughly entertained the entire time we were there. We'll definitely come back for the next reunion! It was just a short drive (10-15 min) into downtown Durango, and we were just far enough out that it seemed 'outdoorsy'. Thanks for everything Marty!
	Cristy, Wilmington, NC (cristybuffington@hotmail.com)

Thanks Marty !! Our family of 14 had a wonderful time at your lodge! We all had space, the kitchen was fantastic, and the views were to die for. I look forward to spending time at the lodge again. Thanks for recommending the Palmer's horse trips too!
	Kim Moran, Morrisville, NC (kimemoran@hotmail.com)

What a beautiful home, so cozy, comfy and warm. A want for anything was not needed, plenty of linens, towels, etc. were to be found. The kitchen was very well equipped. We felt so at home! This was my first stay at the lodge, but will not be my last! Breakfast on the deck was so beautiful, words cannot describe. We are looking forward to returning next ski season. Thank you again for a wonderful week! See you next year!

Felicia Morris, Royse City, Texas (fmorris@co.rockwall.tx.us) 972-636-9607

I had an even better time this year than the last year that I stayed. I'm glad that I was able to bring my family and friends this time. They were all amazed at how beautiful and spacious the house was. Everyone has already told me how they are looking forward to next year. I know for sure I will return for the 3rd time! Thanks again for everything!
	Barrett Morris, Rockwall,TX (ousoonerfanintx5@aol.com)

Marty we had the most relaxing week and enjoyed the lodge. Everything was as advertised and Scott gave us a lot of info that was very helpful. We would recommend it to anyone.
	Jim, Centennial, Co (jmartyniak@scitor.com) 303-627-7834

Our family of seven (five young children) had a veritable ball while staying at this lovely property. The caretakers, Chris and Scott were attentive and helpful but respectful of our privacy and wonderful resources of local information. Marty, the property's owner, was both accommodating and delightfully pleasant. We will be visiting again. Don't miss staying at this fantastic property! Sincerely, Ted Carner, MD

Dr. Carner, Phoenix, AZ (thecarnerfamily@cox.net) 602-548-8018

Marty and Scott, We just loved the lodge! It was the best get away ever and we were able to fit everyone in. My two brother in-laws ran into a small problem on the road and Scott came out to help. He was a blessing. Scott even plowed the road for us, and made it so much easier for us to get up and down the road. It was nice spending our vacation there. Thank you for offering this home to everyone!

Lisa, Mission,Texas (JABTRKCO@aol.com)

Great Christmas for the family at a great facility. Scott took good care of us, and all enjoyed the lodge. Only problem was out of everyone's control. No white Christmas.
	Dock Hanks, Corsicana, TX (dock.hanks@hanksinsurance.com) 903-872-6661
Homeowner Response: We apologize for the lack of snowfall, please visit us again and perhaps Mother Nature will cooperate!

The Lodge was amazing. We had a wonderful time. We hope to return next year!
	Liz, Minturn, CO (elizabethkroberts@yahoo.com) 970-827-4212

The lodge was lovely! Being from Phoenix we were expecting drafts and cold floors. We were pleasantly surprised. The plants everywhere were gorgeous and the cabin had a real "homey" feel. What you advertised on the internet was what we found. Thanks to Scott for talking me through Durango and on to the Jeep dealership. I was traversing the city, lost, when I called him and he got me to where I needed to go. I meant to write a note, but we wound up leaving in the middle of the night so do, please, tell him how much I appreciated his help. Have a good Christmas!

Donna Wiehn (Wiehnrdude@aol.com)

It's good to occasionally live the good life. Our party certainly did that at Rincon Lodge. Breath-taking sunsets, beautiful stone fireplace, panoramic views and championship ping pong tournament, who could ask for more. Two thumbs way up!!!!
	Peter, Phoenix, AZ (peteb@allresnet.com)

Our stay was spectacular. The house was great! The only thing we thought of was having a Crock Pot, so as we were our site seeing, our dinner would be cooking. Otherwise, everything was wonderful.....Look forward to returning some time.
	Kathy Ward (kathy.ward2@hcahealthcare.com)
Homeowner Response: One crockpot coming up! We'll get one immediately and have it for your next visit!

From 6 months to 86 years, our twenty-six family members had a fantastic time staying at The Rincon Lodge. There was ample room for the different family pods; the upstairs/ downstairs living rooms were great for adult / kid playtime; a kitchen that allowed for everyone to be involved; the garage provided excellent additional playspace; and great hiking/ exploring right outside your door. We couldn't recommend it more highly!

Team Petersen, Snowmass Village, CO (skibean@rof.net)

We recently stayed at the lodge while in the Durango area for our sons wedding. It provided a wonderful place for all of our family that traveled from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and California!! We were even able to host a Sunday Morning brunch after the wedding for the bride and groom and her family as well. It was sooo much fun and everyone enjoyed the lodge, the view, and the peacefulness of the area!Thank you for a wonderful vacation spot. If we have a need for a large facility again we will be back!! and in the meantime we will recommend the lodge to everyone we know!!

Joe and Marty Edmiston, Mertzon, Texas (memomsie@aol.com)

Our stay at Rincon Lodge was perfect, it handled our group exceptionally well! The 2-car garage was a great place to work on our bikes while it was raining. While we enjoyed many group activities in your home, everyone still had their own private space to escape and enjoy solitude. We will recommend your property to anyone with a large group planning to visit Durango!
	Boyd McPherson, Wichita KS (boyd@afc-law.com)

Rincon provided five couples a great opportunity to get out of the Houston heat and humidity for three weeks. The thing we will remember most is having a before dinner drink on the porch and enjoying the fantastic views that the lodge provides along with some beautiful sunsets. The lodge provided everything we needed for our group of ten. Scott was always there for our extra needs, which were few. We never lacked for things to do in the Durango area for our stay. It was a vacation we will remember with fond memories and good times.

Ron Clements, Houston, Tx (rlclements@aol.com)

We can't say enough wonderful things about the Rincon Lodge. From Scott and Chris who took care of our every need and answered every question we had to the fabulous views and beautiful home. We celebrated my parent's 50th wedding anniversary and had 16 family members stay at the house. We never felt crowded and each family had extraordinary sleeping accommodations. The ping pong table and horseshoe pit kept the grandkids actively entertained for hours. Our fond memories will keep us longing to return to the Rincon Lodge on our next trip to Durango.

Cindy Grossman, Southlake, TX (misscin2u@charter.net)

I take a family trip to a new place each year with my kids and grandkids. We had 14 of us at the Lodge and each one suggested we come back next year. It will be the first time a place was special enough to repeat. Thanks to Scott and Chris for their help. We loved everything! What week is open for July 05? We want it!
	LAJUAN REEVES, IRVING, TX (LAJUAN3@MSN.COM)

Rincon Lodge enabled my family and my sister's family to rendezvous for an annual family vacation/reunion in a beautiful location- under the same roof! In past years we were located in separate rental homes. Being under one roof with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and all the amenities really allowed for long talks and competitive late night domino games. With a 2 year old and 7 month old needing a lot of diversion, we were ecstatic to find a variety of toys at the ready, as well as reading material, to keep them occupied. When the oldest in our group was experiencing tightness in the chest, Scott gave directions to the hospital and we were most impressed with the immediate attention he received. His blood pressure was soon lowered to a safer level. We all wish to thank you Marty, Scott and Chris for making our experience so memorable.

Deanna Krehbiel, Midland, TX

We had a wonderful visit. the cabin was awesome. Everything appeared as new. There space for everyone and lots of choices for activities. The deck and view were enough to satisfy anyone.
	steve raley, mcgregor tx (traley6074@aol.com)

We had a fantastic time at the Rincon Lodge! We've stayed in Durango many times, this is the most superior property we've come across. Scott and Chris were very accommodating and we appreciate the extra attention given to us. We are looking forward to next year as no other place would be so comfortable and spacious. Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
	Christi Herndon, Forney, Texas

I would like to say that our stay was more than we could ever have hoped for. When we arrived Scott had lit a fire, everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time and I'm glad you found the house in good order. We tried to leave it as we would have our own and felt honored that you would rent out such a beautiful home. We felt so good and at home in it. We had some wonderful walks and more than enough snow. We went skiing 3 days, snowmobiling and even took a sleighride with dinner. There is so much to see we'd like to come back, maybe in the summer to do the Silverton railroad trip, Mesa Verde and the Hot Springs. I hope we will have the good fortune to be able to rent your house again. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time in your beautiful home. We also wish you a very Happy New Year, take care and thanks again for everything! Monique C.

Monique, Arlington TX

Our extended family of 15 stayed at Rincon Lodge during Christmas this year. It was absolutely wonderful. We had everything we could possibly need, and then some. Scott and Chris were just a stone's throw away but we never needed them. The views and ambiance were amazing. Truly one of the best times we've ever had. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
	Steve, Paula, Hayden, and Sawyer Amarillo, TX
Homeowner Response: Additional comment from one of the guests via email: Mr. Koger, I just wanted to let you know that our family had a GREAT time over Christmas at your lodge. Of course the stay was not long enough, but is it ever? The Internet pictures do not do your property justice. The sunrises were unbelievable each day and it was a great way to wake up. Chris and Scott greeted us the first evening we were there and filled us in on a few things. They had decorated the house with garland, bows and lights. They told us where to look for a tree and the whole family went out on Christmas Eve and cut one. The kids (young and old) had a blast with the decorating! We will definitely recommend this site to our friends and we'd love to go back ourselves. Thank you for sharing your home with us! Phyllis C.

Hi Marty, Thank you for our stay at Rincon Lodge. We had a fantastic and relaxing stay. The views from every room in the house were spectacular. We've stayed in Durango many times, and this is by far "The Best Place" we have ever stayed at. We cooked every night at home and ate out for breakfast and, or lunch. We would like to return with our children in the future. Thanks again for our stay. Sincerely Irma Trautmann, Laredo, Texas

Irma Trautmann, Laredo, Texas (irmatrautmann@hotmail.com)

We had a family reunion at Rincon with 3couples and one adult. The place is absolutely beautiful; the nicest one we've stayed at. The pictures don't began to show the marvelous views. I could watch sunrises and sunsets forever.
	Pete Reames, Yorba Linda, CA (mjreames@earthlink.net) 714 777-2441

We stayed at Rincon Lodge in August. My three sisters and all of our families were there, I think 18 people in all. We had a wonderful time! The house and the views were fantastic. The pictures do not do it justice. My daughter slept on the deck in the hammock and had a view of the entire Animas River Valley and the mountains. It was very private and did not seem crowded with all of us there. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again when we visit Durango as few other places would be comparable. Thanks for making our trip so memorable! Gaylene

Gaylene, Des Moines, Iowa (gaylenedo@aol.com) 5152831360

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rincon Lodge. Our group consisted of 3 families which included 4 children, age 8, 7, 3, & 1 1/2. The arrangement was perfect and we all had our space. Our next visit we plan to spend more time around the lodge. Since this was our first visit to Durango, we wanted to experience the rafting, horseback riding, carnival, rec center, etc. Definitely deserves a return visit.

faye askew, ponca city, oklahoma (askew@cableone.net)

We had a terrific stay at the Rincon lodge. We had a family reunion with 13 people.The house was everything the web page said and more.Scott & Chris the caretakers where wonderful. We will try to make this an annual event. Thanks Marty for giving people the opportunity to share in your dream home!!
	Diane Chambers, DiscoveryBay,Ca (dchambers@orco.net) 925-960-6130

We loved our stay at Rincon Lodge! It is a lovely home with beautiful views set in such a peaceful setting. Our family of eight was quite comfortable and we enjoyed being able to relax, cook, play games, and visit in the comfort of the beautifully appointed lodge. The large beautiful porch was particularly nice...especially relaxing or napping in the hammock in the cool mountain air or grilling outside in the evenings. Marty, Scott, and Chris were gracious and helpful. The property is perfectly represented on their website. We thought it was a great vacation spot.

Cheryl Gowens, Missouri City, Texas

We are very happy we stayed at Rincon Lodge and would recommend it highly. Stunningly beautiful. Supremely comfortable. Very peaceful. There is plenty of room for lots of people; more than enough for our extended family of nine. And, we really loved the mexican food meal that Chris cooked for us! The setting and views are exquisite. The lodge is just far enough from town that Durango's pleasures are a treat and not a distraction.

Chris Walter, San Jose, CA (cwalter54@aol.com) 408-559-6446

The Rincon Lodge is FABULOUS!!! It is as beautiful as the pictures on the website - and then some. The views from the spacious deck are spectacular. It is perfect for a large group, as we never felt like we were tripping over one another. The owner is very accommodating -- he even made a trip out of his way in Denver to drop off some of our son's belongings that were left at the lodge! All in all, it was a wonderful experience, from start to finish. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

Lauren (lcbuehler@yahoo.com)