We stayed at Apple Orchard Inn for three nights in April and of the six B&Bs we stayed in on our vacation (all were number one for their locations in Trip Advisor) the Apple Orchard Inn was the best. John and Celeste are excellent hosts and everything is done just right. Celeste's breakfasts are excellent and the evening happy hour with other interesting guests and fresh baked cookies was fun every night. We stayed in one of the cabins and it was perfect - loved the private hot tub under the stars.
Queridos Celeste e John,
Muito obrigada por nossa visita excellente. Tudo foi da primeria classe e as nossas conversas animadas, lembrando do Brasil, foram maravilhosas. Estou com muita saudade e vontade de voltar logo.

The Apple Orchard Inn is a luxurious accommodation. Our room was beautifully appointed, with an excellent bed and bathroom. The owners Celeste and John have taken extra care to make sure that each guest has a superior lodging experience. Breakfasts were individually made by Celeste and her staff and consisted of delectable homemade pancakes (so very light and fluffy) and eggs done your way. Your hosts could not be more helpful with tips on destinations or local dining, and in our case, on troubleshooting a rental car problem. Located about 8 miles north of Durango, this is definitely a B&B to visit.

The entrance of Apple Orchard Inn is a small apple orchard. At harvest time you can sample “just picked” apples.

My wife and I stayed at the Apple Orchard Inn about 10 years ago. In April 2008 we had the privilege of staying there for 5 days. Everything was exactly the same, starting with a friendly greeting (by Celeste and/or John and a sensational happy hour (wine, beer or soft drinks along with snacks-OH YES fresh baked chocolate chip cookies). During the daily afternoon happy hours you will meet some very interesting people so the conversation can be very enjoyable. On my last visit I met the Executive Director of the Colorado Lions Camp. Your room will be one of the four rooms in the main building or one of the six cabins (one with a hot tub). Theses seven building encircle a pond that attracts water foul, an excellent environment. All rooms are large and exceptionally clean. The beds very comfortable as they use high quality sheets and they are laundered and hand pressed in the utility building. Don’t be surprised when you find your breakfast is well prepared with high quality ingredients, such as the bacon. Celeste is a great cook and prepares a variety of items giving more than one choice each morning. Each person’s choice is prepared separately. All of this in a very amiable atmosphere.

On advance request Celeste will prepare dinner for a small group of two or up to 6 or 8. This dinner is special as it is served in a small private dinning room. You select the main course from a menu (the salmon was great). You also select the desert (Celeste’s lemon pie is great – I know). The fixed price includes wine and obviously great personal service.

Rowdy, the B&B's Golden Retriever loves happy hour. He enjoys (demands) retrieving a tennis ball. Somehow he got the idea that happy hour was for everyone, especially him.

Check their web site, “http://www.appleorchardinn.com ” for a full and accurate description of Celeste and John’s paradise.

Everyone, at least once in their life, deserves the “Apple Orchard Inn Experience”.

If you are ever in Durango and do not stay at the Apple Orchard Inn then I can only say I’m sorry “The Inn Was Full” you missed a fantastic experience.

Don and Joyce Branson
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P.S. They do have very pleasant employees that assist with breakfast, wash and press sheets, clean your room and help make your stay enjoyable. Think of them as you depart.

This is quite simply the best place we have stayed in.

The location is great, the scenery wonderful and the accomodation superb. We stayed in one of the cottages this time and it was lovely, comfortable, well eqiuped and beautifully decorated.

Celeste's breakfast are fantastic, and the ladies who help her are charming and accomodating for us Brits.

There is nothing that we can fault John and Celeste on their Inn. They set the standard and it is high, other inn keepers should take note.