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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a unique geometric pendant light.
A cabin surrounded by tall trees, with a stone wall and a wooden deck.
A wooden deck with a bench and table, surrounded by a forest.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a TV, a fireplace, a bed, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Lake of the Pines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Electra Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durango

Located in Durango, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake of the Pines and Animas River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Lake of the Pines - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Purgatory Resort - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Electra Lake - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Animas River - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 38 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Gourmet - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Durango charm near Purgatory Resort

Escape to your own private mountain retreat in beautiful Durango! Set on 4 peaceful acres bordering the San Juan National Forest, this spacious 4-bedroom home offers the perfect combination of mountain adventure, privacy, and comfort. Best of all, you’re just 3 minutes from Purgatory Resort and approximately 25 minutes from historic Downtown Durango.

Whether you’re visiting for ski season, summer hiking, fall colors, or simply a relaxing mountain getaway, this home is designed for making memories with family and friends.

After a day of exploring, slip into the private hot tub and take in the crisp mountain air, gather around the outdoor fire pit under the stars, or cozy up beside the fireplace for a movie night. The outdoor spaces offer beautiful mountain views and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Inside, the home is warm, comfortable, and well equipped for groups and families. The fully stocked kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals at home, including a dishwasher, coffee maker, and outdoor grill. Gather around the dining table for dinner, or take your meal outside and enjoy the fresh Colorado air.
There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained, too. The game room features ping pong and foosball, along with a selection of books and games for quieter evenings at home. With WiFi and smart TVs, you can stay connected—or completely unplug and enjoy your mountain escape.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary Bedroom: King bed
• Bedroom 2: King bed
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Bedroom 4: Queen Murphy bed + twin bunk beds
• Den: Twin-size pull-out ottoman with foam mattress

With 4 bathrooms, a washer and dryer, travel crib, and thoughtful amenities throughout, the home offers plenty of space and convenience for a comfortable, carefree stay.

A True Colorado Mountain Setting. One of the best parts of this property is its location. Step outside and enjoy the beauty and quiet of the surrounding mountains, take a walk or hike near the property, or simply settle into the outdoor furniture with a cup of coffee and enjoy the scenery.
You’ll feel tucked away in the mountains while still being incredibly close to Purgatory Resort and within easy driving distance of Durango’s restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Important Winter Driving Information
4WD or AWD is required during the winter months. Winter tires are strongly recommended, and carrying chains is advisable during periods of heavy snow or difficult weather.

This is a true mountain property, and roads may become snowy or icy during winter conditions. Guests are responsible for ensuring their vehicle is properly equipped for mountain driving. Any towing or vehicle recovery required during the stay will be at the guest’s expense.

If winter conditions prevent your vehicle from safely reaching the home, additional parking is available at the bottom of the hill near the mailboxes.
Come experience the beauty of the San Juan Mountains, enjoy unbeatable access to Purgatory Resort, and make yourself at home in a place designed for unforgettable Colorado getaways.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Experience Durango charm near Purgatory Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Getaway

A wonderful home to spend time with our family. It had everything we needed! Great location for access to plenty of hiking and outdoor activities. Owner was helpful, including checking in on us throughout our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break with the Boys

Had a great time at the property with dads and 3 HS boys. Well stocked kitchen, good location, very spacious. Host was very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, comfortable, specious, well equipped home

Truly enjoyed the proximity to both downhill and x-country ski areas as well as all the amenities. Communication with Michelle was seamless. Would recommend for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

We absolutely loved staying at this property with our closest friends and family for our elopement! Beautiful home, plenty of room for all, and close to everything we hoped to do while in Durango. Michelle was responsive and gracious!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the Amenities You Can Imagine and Then Some

The cabin was wonderful. It had everything you can imagine you would need. Very well stocked with dishes, pots, toaster, coffee makers and cleaning supplies. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

What a great place with privacy, surrounded by aspen trees and majestic red cliff views. The house has every amenity you will need! Michelle was wonderful and communication was high. We will come back, for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Rental

This house is beautiful and spacious. Kitchen is amazing. The owner and caretaker both kept in touch to make sure everything was going well for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Make Memories With Loved Ones

This house is not only beautiful and has abundant extras, the hostess went above and beyond to check on us and to timely and effectively respond to our questions or requests. We stayed with other family and a few friends over spring break and had the best of times - everyone has already commented they want to rent it again next year! Can’t give enough stars for this house and the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Paradise

Our family enjoyed a wonderful weekend getaway in this beautiful setting. The house had everything we needed. The home is in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded by trees. Very private. Michelle was very responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place in Durango so far

This house was great! We had multiple families and everyone loved it. The layout is nice and open, everyone could visit in the kitchen, living room, patio and always had plenty of space. The kitchen was more than fully stocked with utensils, cook ware, grill, Keurig, anything and everything you could want. All beds were very comfortable, hot tub was hot, and plenty of wood for the fireplace. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ski weekend!

We loved our stay at this beautiful home! Believe me when I say they’ve thought of everything. The home is well appointed, beautifully decorated, and comfortable for 2 families with kids (we were 4 adults, 3 children). The skiers in our group appreciated the short trip to Purgatory (7 minute drive), and the non-skiers enjoyed the views from the deck, hot tub, and gourmet kitchen. This is a special house, and we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Hime

This was the second time my family has stayed in this home and it was as incredible as the first time, if not better. You will be hard-pressed to find a more well-appointed home anywhere on the planet. Comfortable beds, lots of room, literally any kitchen item you would ever need in the kitchen and only a mile or so from Purgatory…all the while secluded under some amazing cliffs and tucked away in a magical aspen grove. Doesn’t get much better!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The house was absolutely beautiful, huge,cozy, and plenty of space for everyone and everything. Kitchen came with everything you would ever need to cook with, huge island for prep and gathering. Kids had absolute blast with the foosball and ping pong. Very close proximity to the slopes, local store and bar/ restaurants. The owner was very quick to check on us and responded if there was anything we needed. Will be staying here again. THE BEST!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Durango dream cabin!

This property is amazing! We spend a lot of time in the Durango/Silverton/Ouray area, and decided to stay here for a week long trip. The location is awesome, really quiet neighborhood, 30 mins to Durango, 30-ish to Silverton, and super close to Purgatory Ski Area. The property is nicely decorated and feels very cosy. The kitchen was exceptional, lots of space, high-end appliances, and open plan connected to dining room/living room. We also liked that it has a separate TV room that you can close off from the living room! Overall, this is a dream cabin in Durango!! Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy L. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magestic Views for a family Vacay

Wes and Michelle are wonderful hosts. Their home is a beautiful place to spend with the family. Everything you need to feel comfortable and at home is available for you to use while at the property. Every part of the rental process from confirmation, to check in, and to check out was smooth. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone, and I look forward to visiting again myself...hopefully sooner than later!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house and property were beautiful.

All communication with the owner was quick and easy. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain luxury

Our three generational family of 10 gets together annually coming from Michigan and Colorado. We stayed six wonderful days and it's important for us to have a home gathering place. Everyone of us loved this exceptional spacious home and we found we looked forward to coming home each day from hiking, mountain biking, fishing, touring Mesa Verde etc. Michelle has everything in her kitchen to satisfy every chef and we ate out only once and made great meals each night. We found Michelle to be very responsive through out the whole process and initiated calls to be sure we were taken care of. She indicated that's was their home away from home and it showed. There were several extra areas where smaller groups congregated: the family room with giant TV and sound system, hot tub, a special fire pit on the deck just outside the master bedroom, the pingpong and foosball area. This home makes you feel very comfortable yet has so many extra top of the line amenities that we discovered each day. If you are fortunate to rent this home you won't regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home high in the mountains

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in a secluded setting. The home had everything we needed for our group of 11. The kitchen was amazing, the layout of the home was perfect with bedrooms spread out throughout the house and the outside deck was a dream!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house. Great location to purgatory

The house was beautiful. You couldn’t of asked for anything more in the kitchen. Love the fire pit outside and the hot tub. Location very close to Purgatory Mountain and not too far from downtown. About 20 to 25 minutes to downtown. The only issue we had was their TV set up. We were never able to really watch it. I would definitely recommend this location and home. The owners were very responsive and pleasant.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

We were three adult couples and all of us loved this home. It was large and spacious with great areas to hang out. The kitchen was huge and well stocked and great to cook in. The bedrooms were a nice size and the beds super comfortable. There were tons of nice little touches to this house that made it such a lovely and cozey home. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cleodius W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Loved Our Stay

We loved everything about this property, location, furniture, layout, it was all perfect for our family. The home is much more attractive and cozy than we thought, the appliances and amenities are all top notch. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful time at This beautiful and spacious cabin located very close to a great hiking trail. Everything was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house had everything you would need, and fit our group perfectly. We highly recommend this home and hope to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

We needed a place to stay while our home was being renovated in Durango and we could not have picked a more beautiful home. The house was stocked with everything- I mean everything. The home fit our family of 11 perfect. When the host found out we needed a pack and play for a little one, she went out and got one to make our stay as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend this place to stay. The location is convenient to everything. Michelle goes that extra mile to make sure her guest are happy. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021