Apple Orchard Inn

Established in 1983 as a bed and breakfast, the Apple Orchard Inn occupies a 4 1/5-acre property just north of Durango, Colorado, where fruit orchards and historic farms surround a large farmhouse-style home and six country cottages. The grounds feature waterfalls, trout ponds, and streams irrigated by Hermosa Creek and the Animas River, creating a serene setting for guests seeking mountain views. Rooms and cottages offer contactless check-in for privacy, and guests can enjoy homemade breakfasts prepared daily by hosts Jim and Leslie Cumiford, who took over the property in September 2021 from previous owner Kathi. Breakfast often includes farm-fresh eggs from an on-site coop supervised by a chicken named Henry, served alongside home-baked breads and entrees that change daily. The inn provides concierge services to assist with transportation, reservations, and local dining recommendations. Guests can watch the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train steam by from their porch or front door, or stroll through the vintage orchard filled with apple, pear, and cherry trees. The property is pet-friendly, though availability varies by space, and offers free Wi-Fi and parking for all guests.