Gable House Inn

805 E 5th Ave, Durango, CO 81301, Durango, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 5.0 / 5

Overview

Gable House Inn is a homey B&B set in a 3-story brick Victorian building dating to 1892, located at 805 E 5th Ave in Durango, Colorado. The property is rated 5/5 from 209 public reviews and is positioned for easy access to downtown arts and outdoor attractions.

Rooms & character

Rooms are individually decorated with period furnishings and feature private entrances. Some rooms include distinctive touches such as 4-poster beds, and at least some accommodations have private porches, with guests also mentioning comfortable beds and roomy attached bathrooms. Note that at least one guest described a more traditional inn experience with scheduled routines and a shared-bathroom setup, so bathroom arrangements may vary by room type.

Breakfast & common spaces

A hot breakfast is included and is served on fine china and silver, emphasizing the inn’s classic B&B style. Indoors, guests have access to an elegant living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Outdoors, the property features a wraparound porch.

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, supporting planning, streaming, and remote work needs during a stay.

Location & nearby highlights

The inn is about a 5-minute walk from the Durango Arts Center (339 m) and is close to Durango Trails (333 m) and Blue Rain Gallery (456 m). The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is about 655 m away, with the D&SNG Museum roughly 679 m away and The Powerhouse about 889 m away. Nearby parks and outdoor options include Buckley Park (711 m), Santa Rita Park (1.2 km), Durango Botanic Gardens (1.3 km), Chapman Hill Ski Area (1.4 km), Lake Nighthorse (6.3 km), and Hesperus Ski Area (16.2 km).

Best for

This inn best suits travelers who want a classic Victorian B&B experience, including a hot, hosted breakfast and historic, period-furnished rooms with private entrances. It’s also a strong fit for guests who want to walk to downtown Durango arts and attractions, such as the Durango Arts Center (339 m) and Blue Rain Gallery (456 m). Guests who prefer complete schedule flexibility may want to confirm breakfast timing and room/bathroom details before booking.

Travel tips

If you’re planning early hikes, ask about breakfast timing in advance, as at least one guest noted a set breakfast schedule that conflicted with early-morning plans. For sightseeing on foot, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is roughly a 12-minute walk (about 655 m), and several galleries and trails are within a few hundred meters. If you’re sensitive to access logistics, be aware that one guest reported frustration with the door-code/locking system.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight friendly, attentive service and a welcoming, well-kept Victorian atmosphere. Breakfast is a recurring positive theme, with guests noting a delicious, homemade-style hot breakfast. Room comfort also stands out in feedback, including comfortable beds and mentions of private porches and spacious attached bathrooms in some rooms. A minority perspective notes that the inn operates with a traditional, structured routine (including set breakfast timing) and that access/locking codes could be frustrating; one guest also felt the experience was more scheduled than expected and cited a shared-bathroom arrangement for their stay.

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