As you drive to Blue Lake Ranch, about 15 miles southwest of Durango, if the reviews about the great gardens are all hype.
Turning in you feel you are in the middle of bland, scrub pine desert, yet once you enter the grounds there is a great rustic lodge and casitas right in the middle of lush gardens. The owners and staff are very friendly. Tex-Mex style breakfasts are different and fun. Our southwestern style casita was very large and comfortable. Great place to bring small children.

This is quite a property! Beautiful grounds and they do such a wonderful job of maintaining it all. The little details are very appreciated. The Sunrise Casita was lovely. HUGE. Pics online did not do it justice. We had a great mountain view and cute deck to sit on. The owner, David, is an excellent host and seems to make friends with each and every guest. He clearly loves what he does! The breakfasts were all different and delicious. The only negative is the 20 mile drive into Durango... but even still this is a great place to relax for a few days! Dont miss the Kennebec restaurant when you stay here.. just down the road in Hesperus and its excellent!!

My Husband and I had to go to Durango for work—we decided to stay at this B&B and it turned out to be our “second honey moon.” Friendly staff, beautiful landscaping, and wonderful breakfast! It beat staying at the regular old hotels we were used to staying at. We are an active couple and took advantage of fishing in the pond and local rivers (great fishing in the pond) we hiked around and enjoyed everything this inn had to offer! I don’t think I have ever met people so welcoming . I would highly recommend this hotel to any young couple looking for a great place to stay that isn’t too far from golf, fishing, hiking, anything that Colorado has to offer. What a place.

I was going to be in the Durango area for work, and searched for a getaway location for some serious rest and relaxation for myself and my boyfriend. I found Blue Lake Ranch on line. I can assure you that this B&B is a treasure, and the service, breakfast, accomodations, and mostly the beautiful countryside will make you never want to leave! We grilled steaks on the patio of our sunrise casita as the sun went down, and woke to the breathtaking views of La Plata range. We have travelled the world, and I can tell you this is one of the most beautiful places I have stayed. The bathroom was like a spa, the bed luxurious, and the privacy unbelievable....it is truly romantic....I can see why it would be a PERFECT spot for a honeymoon! WALK, dont drive, to breakfast in the morning....and in the evening, keep you windows open to enjoy the yipping sounds of coyotes in the distance. We went horseback riding nearby...it was SO wonderful. I hope we can return to Blue Lake Ranch again someday, worth every penny!