Apple Orchard Inn

The moment we arrived; Jim warmly welcomed us and invited us to enjoy a homemade cookie. He also showed us where we could find bottled water. My husband and I stayed in the Macintosh Room, a comfortable and beautifully decorated room on the second floor. It was quiet, cozy, and inviting. The bathroom was roomy, the towels were soft and fluffy, and the apple-shaped key ring was absolutely adorable. The photos online accurately represent how beautifully the property is landscaped and maintained. After our long drive, we spent more than an hour relaxing by the small pond. It didn't just look beautiful—it felt peaceful and restorative. Located about 10 miles north of Durango in Hermosa, the inn has a relaxed country atmosphere. The grounds feature an apple orchard, a small pond, babbling brooks, wildflowers, thoughtfully placed trees and rose bushes for privacy, and even a chicken coop that provides farm-fresh eggs. The made-to-order breakfast was absolutely delicious. Thank you, Leslie, for the wonderful meal. Leslie cooked while Jim served, and together they made a great team. We highly recommend the Apple Orchard Inn and can't wait to return.

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It was so gorgeous! We stayed in the personal cottage and it was gorgeous and cozy and romantic. And the whole property was a vacation in itself as there was a bunch to do

I loved how beautiful the property was. The owners were very nice and accommodating, and the breakfasts were delicious.

We've stayed at Apple Orchard Inn during previous Durango visits and have always found it to be most accommodating and pleasant. The rooms are spotless, the bed, room temp and bathroom are excellent and breakfast, while not elaborate, is quite satisfactory. We've found the owners to be very pleasant and easy to work with. Apple Orchard Inn probably is the best B&B in Durango and we will continue to stay there when we visit our daughter.

The owners were most friendly and readily available. The breakfast was superb. The cottage and grounds, including the babbling brook past the front door, were beautiful. Could not have asked for a better stay

Yes it was very clean and a wonderful place to stay. The owners are really nice and and very knowledgeable about the area.

Beautiful place, extremely nice hosts

Room was a stand alone cottage with a comfortable bed, front and back porch, cute creek running across the proprrty. Breakfast made to order. It was perfect.

Beautiful and you have to try the breakfast!

A delightful stay, with spacious, clean and comfortable cottages. The property grounds and amenities were beautiful and well maintained, the staff were friendly and professional. The included breakfast was served to order and delicious. One of Durangos gems! A as

Wonderful hosts. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful establishment

Mattresd was a little on the stiff side. Also, the owners were kind enough to allow us to invite friends (staying elsewhere) over for breakfast, but they were grossly overcharged for a breakfast burrito. Not even close to being worth $25 a head. Also fair warning, and maybe it's just me, but for light sleepers wanting to sleep in, be wary of the chicken/rooster coop on the south side of the property. I wasn't a fan of the 4 am cockadoodledoo-ing.

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Excellent food

Breakfast was great. Served downstairs and made to order. The grounds were beautiful. We felt safe. Everything was great.

The scenery and ambiance of the inn was great. Breakfast was a disappointment. It was a very small breakfast burrito wrapped in foil with fast food style packets of salsa, coffee or juice. I’ve had better breakfasts at much cheaper chain hotels. Seemed very frugal and sub-par.

Tasty and basic.

My only complaint is that it would have been nice to have access to tea and coffee prior to breakfast time.

Beautiful location and used to be our absolute favorite place to stay every year when visiting Durango. Quiet, beautiful scenery and foliage, and comfortable rooms. Wolf River cottage has been our goto now for the last 5 years! A very well kept up property with gorgeous views no matter where you end up staying. The house is so cute and inviting, and all the cottages are so clean. A gem in Durango, truly. Was charged over $250 for a “smoking fee” when their directions state to go out to gravel area to smoke, as we have done each and every time we have been here with no issues with the current and previous owners and have seen others doing so in the lot throughout our many trips here so we thought it was totally okay! I completely understand the property itself is non smoking but it should reflect on your directions upon arrival as it is stated differently. I appreciate the property being non smoking so rooms don’t reek of odors. But- Every time we have been here, the directions say smoke out in gravel areas. If smell “clings” to clothes and follows into the house or cabins and warrants a $250 fee then there should not even be an option to smoke in your car in their written directions that they provide you with whatsoever to avoid guests being charged. Disappointed that our anniversary trip to a favored location turned into a financial nightmare this time around. I find it would be best in the future to just state that it’s a zero smoking property period to avoid your guests being charged on their way out and home.

This two-night stay was ideal for quiet, peaceful setting and location. Breakfasts are good, with fresh eggs and varied menu by day. Bedroom would benefit from soft, cooler lights to inspire a restful atmosphere for sleeping. Bed has an ill-fitted dust ruffle, mattress not centered on frame, with metal at foot of bed protruding, and lumpy well worn duvet. For the cost, we’d expect a more comfortable bedroom, with comfy chairs and perhaps a large enough table to sit and write.

The property is beautiful and so inviting. The only thing I would say is the path isn’t very well lit at night but not a real big deal.

The way is layout, I wish I could have stayed in one of the cottages

warm welcome homely feel doesn't scream corporate at all ,always felt like second home ,Quiet stay comfortable stay

Beautiful setting in the Animas Valley. Several miles outside of town and from shopping and dining. Quiet and secluded. Includes personally made breakfast

Every thing! This is an amazing B& B

Enjoyable stay in the country!

The breakfast was phenomenal. Home cooked by lovely hosts.

Beautiful grounds. Helpful hosts. We had a room in the house, it was clean. Breakfast choice was very limited and served as if in a restaurant, something we never experienced at a B&B. Mattress was so soft with an added topper, we were not comfortable, sunk in the middle, recommend a new mattress.

I paid over $1100 to stay in a little cottage for a week with my daughter. We were given one set of linens, and one set of towels, and one black washcloth that we were supposed to share to remove our make up with. This is for the entire week Monday through Friday. They give you a paper requesting that you take out all of your own garbage at the end of this stay and make sure everything is clean and tiptop shape. Which we did. I then get a charge for $25 later that day. They had found some make up on one of the linens. I would highly recommend if anyone in your party wears make up that you not stay at this place.

This place is a true gem! It was my first time staying at a Bed and Breakfast. The owners are really fantastic, they clearly want you to have the best experience possible. The grounds are beautiful and the house is charming. Breakfast was homemade, delicious, and a nice treat during my long trip! The memory foam mattress was the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on while traveling! I prefer a softer mattress for reference. I will absolutely be back!

Wonderful, peaceful place. Amazing breakfast.

Our time at Apple Orchard was perfect! The property is beautiful, peaceful and cozy! Our room was lovely, comfortable and very clean. The owners are welcoming and friendly and happy to make your stay as comfortable as possible. There are lots of apples trees on the property which are used for pies and other delicious things. You must try a pie! They are amazing! The inn was right down the street from Durango Hot Springs and Dalton Ranch Golf Course. Its not far from downtown or the ski resort and off road trails....perfect location. We will be back!

This place is exceptional! It exceeded all expectations. I have stupidly told at least 20 friends about it and now when I go to book I won't be able to get a cottage because of our my blokes will be choking it off. All the same, very high praises to James and Leslie. I just cannot imagine a more calm, peaceful, enchanting and even romantic place than this. We'll definitely go back!

Beautiful property and very friendly staff! Great service and accommodations!

We loved the stay at this property. The owners were very polite, kind and the place was beautiful

An amazing little jewel of a property. Cottage is set in beautiful pastoral, setting with streams and bridges. Exceptional place to stay and unwind and visit the area.

This charming cottage with a front porch looking across a bubbling brook to a small pond with mountains in the distance was such a better option than a chain hotel room with common hallways. It is a bit out of town but you can go into historic Durango for activities and then return here for a peaceful sleep, a pastoral setting and a delightful breakfast with other guests. More room for kids to move around in or go check out the chickens at Chick Inn.

Wonderful and comfortable cottage. Front porch with rocking chairs and incredible views and out the back door, more beautiful views and a hot tub for two! A made to order delicious breakfast was provided every morning. The hosts were welcoming and helpful and gave us recommendations for activities, shopping, restaurants and even helped another guest find the best option for buying a new tire! We found our favorite place to stay when we visit Durango, Colorado again!

Wonderful area in the Animas River valley north of Durango. The rooms are nicely appointed and have a very comfortable bed.

The most beautiful property we have stayed in for a looong time !! Wow !!! So quiet!

This is a gem of a bed and breakfast. Very clean and inviting. The owners are friendly, responsive, and accommodating. The made-to-order breakfast is delicious. 10 out of 10. The only disappointment was that the apple pies were all sold out!

Would stay again

Nice and clean and the host was great.

We have stayed here three times. We love the cottages and the beautiful landscaping throughout the property. Breakfast is delicious.

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Owners were so wonderful. The property is gorgeous and very well maintained. Cottages were delightful and the breakfasts were delicious.

This is the most peaceful friendly place we have ever stayed at not just in Durango but anywhere! Probably our 5th stay over 30 years. Extremely comfortable bedding, owners are super accommodating and friendly

Great property with great hosts

I loved that our Casita had a porch on the lake. It was nice having a homemade breakfast in the morning.

Hosts Jim and Leslie were terrific! Great breakfast, service, accommodations, and location! I've been a guest here across many years/owners and Apple Orchard Inn continues to be a favorite destination!

It was cozy and clean and the surrounding gardens were serene and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious and managers wer friendly and attentive.

Beautiful comfortable well built cottages. Super nice and clean.

We were there just before Christmas, and it was so cozy and inviting. The owners are so kind and thoughtful. Breakfast is made to order and delicious, and the room was comfortable, spacious and clean. We also enjoyed the homemade pies and jams. We can’t wait to go back, and we would recommend the inn to anyone!

Great stay in one of the cottages. Very cozy. Fine breakfast. Caring hosts. A terrific place.

Quiet relaxing clean friendly host. Beautiful tranquil property with streams, gardens and food! Highly recommend!

the little cottages were wonderful. The breakfast was aw some!!!!

The Apple Orchard Inn is a lovely place to rest & have a delicious breakfast!

The host were very nice people, the room was super clean . The property was well maintained . We enjoyed our stay and would stay at the house again .

Lovely out of the way location with beautiful property and warm friendly owners and staff

The photos and reviews of this property are correct - it's an excellent place to stay when visiting Durango! We rented a private cabin with its own hot tub and had a great time. The property grounds are beautiful, and the breakfast was tasty. Only suggestion would be to move the chicken coop further from the main outside patio as the odor was overpowering at times. Would not hesitate to stay again if we find ourselves back in the area.

2nd time been there will return again.

The owners are absolutely wonderful!!

One of the most peaceful properties I've ever been to. The breakfast was amazing as well.

Had a wonderful stay here. It was a very beautiful place. Very quiet and peaceful. Hosts were very welcoming and even helped modify our breakfast. Would happily return.

Beautiful place. I personally would not recommend this lodging to any travelers, however. They have a lot of rules where even if you follow them, they’ll find a way to charge you more after-the-fact. In reading reviews, it seems I’m not alone in this.

We found the Apple Orchard Inn to be a charming B&B with amazing grounds and unique cottages. We loved the yummy breakfasts and Leslie and Jim were great hosts. We rearranged our trip to do two more nights on our way back which was a treat.

It’s a shame to have to write this review. This property is lovely, but it’s being run badly. First, we got a text from the owner after our stay that our dog damaged a door jamb from scratching and they would charge us for the repair. Had our dog even be able to stand on her painful, arthritic back legs, that might be believable. However, she has NEVER done anything destructive in the 9 years we’ve had her. We’re in the process of moving to a new home because our old girl is no longer able to climb the stairs in our home. They messaged us again today and said they would charge us $40 for the repair. We simply have too many other things going on to worry about $40, but it’s very sad that we cannot recommend this property to anyone. Breakfast was good but uncomfortable with the owners asking us if we watch the “Criminal News Network” and talking about how the “illegals” are ruining America. If that’s your thing, have fun, but we have zero tolerance for hate.

Owners are friendly and knowledgeable about the area, room was clean and spacious with a nice view of the mountains, breakfast was very good, and location is short drive to town. The property is beautiful with two ponds and a couple small streams, very peaceful.

The property was beautiful and very serene. The cottages were very comfortable. The breakfasts were good and filling.

Very comfortable, quiet, private. Pretty country setting, 15 minutes away from noisy, crowded Durango, but easy to get anywhere in the area. Friendly hosts, nice cooked to order breakfast. Would love to stay there again.

Charming place and lovely hosts. Great light, comfortable bed, luxurious linens, beautiful gardens. Breakfast was mediocre, but the fresh pressed apple juice was to die for. . Would have appreciated a full-length mirror and lower positioning of the mirror in the bathroom.

We loved everything about our stay here! Our room The Macintosh was very comfortable and nice. Next time we will try the cottage! The breakfast served every morning was so delicious and meeting new people was fantastic. The hosts of the place were so kind and a joy to be around. It was so beautiful! Thank you again!

Loved our stay there! Perfect for our anniversary weekend.

Our host were amazing, we felt at home. A magical experience.

We left early the next morning before the breakfast was served, as we were traveling on to Woodland Park, CO.

What a lovely place to stay. And they allowed dogs!

The outdoor landscaping is gorgeous, but the Cottage we stayed in (Fireside) is in desperate need of attention from new carpet to exposed electrical wires. The owners seem overwrought and not attentive to the customers. Breakfast was not up to par with other B&B’s I’ve stayed at. Not enough toilet paper, towels or toiletries. Worst of all I Was charged over $80 after I left for two towels. I got red hair dye on my one towel only. What a scam. I will be sure to stay at O-Bar-O Cabins on my next trip to Durango. They are much nicer and friendly.

Apple Orchard Inn is peaceful, beautiful, clean and comfortable. The owners are friendly and love to get to know their guests. Walking the property was so beautiful and peaceful. I look forward to my next stay.

This is our 3rd time staying at Apple Orchard Inn. Very special place. It has a very "country feel" yet so close to everything. Best breakfast ever!

Very very basic. Pool was not available ?? Area was not nice

Room was country cozy. It was clean with lots of light. Loved the grounds. Beautiful wild flowers, running stream, and a friendly female duck! Truely enjoyed our breakfast. Caretakers were wonderful. We will definitely spend more time there on a return visit!

Very nice and beautiful area.

Peaceful, country setting. Accommodating hosts and great breakfast!

Our overall stay was excellent! The owners (Jim & Leslie) were very accommodating, friendly, and welcoming. The cottage itself was nicely organized and clean, very comfortable.

Highly Recommended!

beautiful property and peaceful! our cottage was amazing and cozy. we enjoyed sitting outside, eating fresh apples, and just relishing in the peaceful surroundings. we saw deer on the property and the chickens are free range. breakfast was delicious and the property owners are fantastic! we will definitely be back!

Easy after hours check-in. Cozy and clean room. Very unique and beautiful grounds. Excellent breakfast and super friendly and cool hosts. So happy we booked here for our visit to Durango.

Jose, Sue , Marisa .

We really enjoyed our stay at the Apple Orchard Inn. Our Cottage was clean, quiet, and very cozy. They provided a good breakfast. We highly recommend this place as a romantic get away.

Beautiful setting and grounds, wonderful & spacious cabin that was well equipped (front & back porch, whirlpool tub & fireplace). Personal attention from very gracious hosts. Oh - and an exceptional breakfast. Very relaxing. Didn't want to leave!

No ice available

This property is beautiful and clean, staffs are very friendly, highly recommended.

What an amazing location! Beautiful grounds, a lovely home, wonderful owners, fantastic and friendly other guests. I would love to stay here again and again! Near the Durango hot springs. Absolutely fabulous find!

The owners and staff were very gracious and friendly. The cabins were well furnished and nestled in a beautiful common area with ponds, flowers and apple trees. Breakfast was delicious! We will definitely stay here again.

Very enjoyable experience that exceeded expectations. The breakfast prepared by Leslie was delicious. Staff was amazing. Highly recommend anyone visiting. We plan on visiting again.

The property was fantastic, was a great place to walk around, and breakfast in the morning was great!

An absolute pleasure! Leslie was so kind and welcoming. The inn’s location is close to town and is quiet. The chickens will welcome you as you check in!

We had a good stay because we enjoyed our cottage with a little babbling brook running by, front porch for catching up on emails, and excellent location to the Bar D Chuckwagon and hearing the steam train go by occasionally. Some of our interactions with staff were strange, which seemed to center around an emphasis on guests not using too much of their supplies.

Wish we could have stayed longer. The hosts, Jim & Leslie we're so very nice. Breakfast was (Thanx Leslie) delicious and satisfying every morning. The apple crisps were decadent. Every bite was worthy of a "yummy" sound. Jim's local knowledge was very helpful and interesting. Our cabin (the Fireside) was cozy, romantic and quiet. The bed was a little firm and low for us but still ok. The grounds were simply beautiful. Our little Schnauzer was in heaven. We are already planning our tee eturn visit for next year.

THE ONLY REASON WE DID NOT GIVE IT 5 OUT OF 5 STARS WAS THAT 1 OF THEIR ONLY 2 ROOMS WE WERE IN DID NOT HAVE A TV AND NO ACESS TO COFFEE FOR EARLY RISERS. THE OWNERS DID SAY THEY WERE PUTTING IN TVS IN THE FINAL 2 ROOMS AND WE WILL GO BACK AND STAY HERE 👍

What a beautiful, serene property! We are driving from TX to WA and this was a really nice stop! Beautiful alternative to a regular hotel. The room was very nice and roomy! My husband wanted to steal (not really) the rocking chairs in front of the fireplace because they were so comfy! We even got to enjoy our coffee while soaking in the cute little hot tub on the back patio. Great place! Highly recommend!

Beautiful property! Very relaxing. Loves the grounds and all the flower garden areas.

Beautiful grounds

I would recommend because it was so quaint and the views were stunning and the owners were friendly and helpful. It is convenient to downtown. Each cottage offers privacy. My recommendations for improvement: 1. The breakfasts were underwhelming. 2. The chicken coop right next to the dining area although quaint was quite stinky. 3.The dining table was so wobbly that our party tried to hold the table when we had to cut anything. 4. The hot and cold knobs on shower and faucets did not work properly. 5. Many folks who stay here arrive for a wedding. Be advised that they do not have a full size ironing board available for use.

This was an amazing place to stay.We had a wonderful experience in one of the cottages because we traveled with our dog. The breakfast every morning was fabulous and really enjoyed visiting with the owners and all the other guest.Would definitely stay there again.

It’s beautiful. The only bad thing is it was unusually warm for the time of year and no air conditioners, but they are putting them in

We enjoyed our stay at the main house at the Apple Orchard Inn. The grounds are very nice and peaceful. The hosts are terrific.

Peaceful, private and great host I’ll definitely be visiting again.

The cottage setting with gardens and small streams running through it were beautiful. The cottage itself was lovely. Having breakfast served outdoors was the icing on the cake. Jim and Leslie were amazing hosts....We would go back in a heartbeat.

The property is beautiful. Jim and Leslie were so welcoming and accommodating.

friendly and quaint

Beautiful property. Owners were helpful, friendly and flexible. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful place. Loved it.

It was the best place I have stayed at. Everything was wonderful! I can’t wait to go back.

The hosts were so nice and the breakfast was delicious. The afternoon baked goods were a nice treat.

Great hosts and staff! Spacious room. Wonderful breakfast! Definitely recommend!

Owners were very warm and welcoming! Top notch all the way!!!!!

This has been the friendliest customer service I’ve ever experienced and I will come back. The entire staff as well as other guests were really friendly and made me feel at home.

Breakfast was delicious & the brownies & cookies were a nice touch. There’s work to be done on the exterior grounds, but they will get to that in the spring. We will definitely return to this great B&B!

It was quiet, clean and beautiful. The staff were friendly, the food delicious!

We arrived with a huge transition happening , with new owners. They were still just getting their rhythm. It was very pleasant and I would return

Comfortable rooms….quiet…..there were some problems with water pressure while we there but were being addressed. Inn keepers are new here but excellent. Nice breakfast

Cozy

This is a lovely property with new owners who are learning about breakfast service for tourists who have early morning tickets at the train to Silverton or Mesa Verde tours. A 7:30 breakfast was served at 8:15 and could highly impact morning expectations. I am sure they will work out the kinks but it was stressful for us and some others as they figure out their routine.

Great location for the entire area,

Very nice staff, very clean!

Friendly staff. Kathi was excellent. Beautiful quiet area.

Nice clean rooms, staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Awakened by the local rooster

Loved just having a personal touch! Our host was very accommodating and the property was beautiful.

The property was nice and away from the busyness of being downtown. Kathi was helpful and pleasant. With no AC the room was hot in the evening but cooled off overnight. It didn’t help that we arrived in the middle of a heat wave.

Charming place but it was unusually hot .. no air conditioning it was a rough night but will try again in the winter

Each cottage has it's own appeal with lots of space outside and inside the cottage. Lots of green grass, trees and flowers. It was beautiful! Loved to have the windows open and hear the birds chirping in the morning. We plan to go back again!

Beautiful place. Kathy is extremely welcoming and friendly and wants to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We will be retuning for sure.

Beautiful place with wonderful views. The atmosphere was very comforting.

Absolutely beautiful place in a great location.

Terrific spot to unwind and relax. Would definitely stay here again.

A magical gem! Can’t wait to stay again!

No A/C in room which was a big disappointment. Room finally cooled off after several hours with window open.

Stay here if you love peace and quiet with occasional enjoyable rooster crows. An 8:30 wake up call is terrific with a small, warm breakfast in bed. We cannot wait to return.

We loved our own cozy and bright cottage, the homemade breakfast delivered to our frontdoor (due to corona), the front porch, the floor-heating system, the bedding and the homemade welcome-cookies!!!

The grounds were nice, but very poorly lit at night. We arrived late and did not have the chance to enjoy the views. The couch seated low and close to the fireplace. The television was high on the wall so watching TV from the sofa was uncomfortable. There were several odd jobs that needed to be completed by a handyman. The shower handle came off in the tub, light switches that did not work, burnt out light bulbs and various other small repairs needed to be done. The cabin was very small, but the bed was fine for a night's stay.

The neat homestyle decor, peaceful and quiet, and the view was spectacular.

This is a great little B&B! Communication from booking through check-out was excellent and staff was very friendly. Breakfast was great! Property was very nice and clean throughout. Will definitely be checking this place out again in the near future. Highly recommend this place!

Expedia listed our cottage as having a queen sized bed, as well as a queen sized trundle bed. However, after booking, we discovered there was no trundle bed listed on the Apple Orchard Inn's website because there truly was no trundle bed. That was a disappointment, so it'd be great if Expedia could correct that - no fault of the Apple Orchard Inn's!

Everything was amazing! The cottages have been updated since the photos and still retain that relaxed charm. The breakfast was delivered to our porch each morning, it is more of a snack than a full meal. Just the right amount to fend off the hunger while we got ready in the morning.

Oh my goodness. This place is heaven on earth. Every single thing was wonderful. We fell in love with the whole property and really loved our cottage - The Red Baron. The property was stunning and the cottages well spaced. We did not enter the main house and did contact-less check-in (COVID). We were greeted with great signage and information for check-in and felt confident with everything we ever could want to know. Loved the chicken coop and cats! We were lucky enough to be visiting while some of the apple trees were ripe for the picking. Yum! Sitting on the porch was so relaxing. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was spacious and lovely! Everything we could have needed or wanted was present. Breakfast was provided and delicious. We had breakfast burritos, orange juice, and a homemade pastry. SO GOOD! We will definitely be back!

Such a pretty and relaxing place to stay and everyone was very friendly.

The property was beautiful and breakfast was wonderful.

Awesome B&B!!