Inn Details
Lightner Creek Inn is a Durango Colorado Bed and Breakfast. Voted "Best of Durango" in 2008, Lightner Creek Inn, an B&B, boasts six immaculate guest rooms and three spacious suites. All rooms offer unique elegance and charm to make your stay with us an escape from the worries of the world. Our finely appointed rooms and suites, exceptional guests' services, amenities and full gourmet breakfasts ensure that your B&B experience will be far superior to traditional hotel lodging.
With beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere, Lightner Creek Inn give it's guests the opportunity to escape their busy life-style and step into their very own Mountain Oasis. The premises is located in the middle of Lightner Creek Valley and Lightner Creek runs through the premises. Though secluded, Lightner Creek Inn is just minutes from Historic Downtown Durango CO’s shops, galleries, fine restaurants and the famous Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Make Lightner Creek Inn your retreat for exploring the Four Corners. We are so close to so many great places to visit…. Mesa Verde to the west, Durango Mountain to the north as well as the Four Corners of the United States.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Durango, CO (5 miles East)
- Directions to property:
from downtown Durango take 160 East go 3 miles until you see a sign for the Inn. turn right on Lightner Creek Rd. (CR207) head north for about 2 miles. The Inn is on your left. - Nearest major airport: Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Walker Field) 19 miles
- Directions from airport:
from Durango Airport go North on Airport Rd. Turn LEFT on 172 and head North. Turn LEFT on 160 go West. Stay on 160/550 for about 9 miles. Turn LEFT on 160 West travel for 3 miles. turn RIGHT on Lightner Creek Inn Rd. for two miles... Inn is on your left.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: 6 rooms
- There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 209.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: 3 suites
We also have three (3) accommodations that provide our guests with double occupancy. These accommodations give our guests an apportunity to share a room, but not share a bed. Two (2) with XL twin beds and one (1) with two queen beds. Contact us at (800) 268-9804 for more information.
Amenities | In Room | | | Alarm clock | Bath robes | | Board games | Ceiling fans | | Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace | | Hairdryer | Ironing Board | | Microwave | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Internet Service | Private entrance | | Radio | Washer/dryer | | Wedding Facilities | Wi-Fi |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:00 - 8:00 - 9:00
- Breakfast is served in the patio, Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available
- Dinner is available for $40.00 - 50.00
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Western Egg Estrada
a Delicious Egg Estrada (egg frittata with bread) filled with chopped red-yellow-orange bell peppers, mushrooms and purple onions. With large cubed pieces of ham and topped with pepper jack and cheddar cheese. Salsa or Pico de Gallo on the side. We also make this with only veggies and morning sausage on the side...
Policies - No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only
- Guest pets are welcome (a $50.00 pet deposit with $25.00 pet fee per stay.)
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine only)
- Deposit amount required (one night rate)
- Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
$25.00 before 14 days or reservation. After 14 days one night stay. Discounts available:| | 10% | AAA | Minimum stay: 3 days | | | 10% | anniversaries | Minimum stay: 3 days | | | 10% | bikers | Minimum stay: 3 days | | | 10% | honeymoon | Minimum stay: 3 days | | | 10% | veterans | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Charlotte & Carlos Lenssen
Charlotte and Carlos are avid mountain bikers, campers, cyclist, motorcyclist and outdoor enthusiast. Carlos luvs to cook and create new dishes with a fusion of home-cooking and healthy eating. Charlotte is a yoga instructor as well as a massage therapist and she luvs to have company over. - The innkeepers speak: English, German, Spanish
- There are 3 cats on the property
- There are 2 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: turkeys
Area Attractions Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, National/State parks, Nature area, mountain biking, road cycling, motorcycling, Yoga, Performing Theater, River, Ruins, Ski area Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Durango Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Durango, Colorado.
Contact Information

Lightner Creek Inn999 County Road 207 Durango, CO 81301 USA
Innkeeper(s) Charlotte & Carlos Lenssen
Rates: $139 - $209

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