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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with red Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. There is a black leather chair with a decorative pillow, a wooden chest, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A red Adirondack chair and a small round table on a gravel surface, surrounded by autumn foliage and a lake view.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a hanging pot rack.
A rustic wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durango

With a stay at this cabin in Durango (Columbine Lake), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines. .This cabin is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Animas River.
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What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 34 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 46 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 47 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 36 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Gourmet - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

This well appointed, low key cabin is the storybook mountain cabin. Nestled in an aspen grove and sitting slightly above Lake Purgatory it boasts a short walk to the private lake making it easy to go canoeing or paddle boarding. At the end of a short dirt road with one other cabin on the road, this home feels like a secluded paradise!

Winter months provide a backcountry sort of experience without having to go deep into the woods. While the cabin is just over a mile from HWY 550, during a snow storm guests will likely have to park approximately 50 yards from the cabin and walk, ski, or snowshoe in. Even though the road is maintained, the hill at the top of the driveway becomes unsurpassable in big snowstorms. This is exciting for the adventurers at heart! If this is for you, make sure you grab a bundle of wood on your way in and warm up next to the fire!

During summer months the driveway greets you with wild chamomile and mint, the lake sparkles beyond the aspen's leaves and the Needles Cliffs hang proudly around the backdrop. Find quiet solitude, and gather with your closest friends and family here.

Surrounded by aspens, this is a gorgeous resting spot for leaf peeping adventures. Soak in the view from the picture windows, bird watch from bed, and gaze at the incredible night sky.

Offering two cozy rooms with baseboard heat, picture windows, and comfortable beds, plus a sleeping loft/media room with futon sofas, this cabin is the perfect setting for an intimate group to call home base while they explore Durango's big back yard!

No matter what the season is, our guests find good friends and family around the fire pit on the patio, and enjoy gourmet meals in the fully stocked and updated kitchen.

Two mudrooms offer space for all the mountain gear you may need. Equipped with modern washer and dryer, guests can pack light and make themselves at home.

The log walls have been chinked and restored offering a rustic feel in the newly remodeled bathroom and bedroom. Owned by an artist, no detail has been forgotten with the aesthetic in this small yet open floor plan.

We invite you to bring your adventurous side, your inner mountain pioneer, and come relax!
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin offers a stereo and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Guests must have 4WD/AWD and high clearance vehicles with good tires for winter months (Oct- March).

Fires in fire pit must be preapproved. Please note fires are regularly banned by HOA in this neighborhood.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Durango

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Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PARKER M.

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

Perfect getaway

The cabin and location are excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip E.

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

Beautiful Location

Beautiful location! We all loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

casey d.

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

Cozy cabin

Very comfortable cabin. Close to ski area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

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

Family Stay

Me and my family only had one night here but it was perfect. Beautiful view and we got to see a few hummingbirds in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

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

Loved this place!!

We absolutely loved this place and wish we could have stayed longer but it was booked. Has everything you need to get away and surrounded by the beauty of Southwest Colorado!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Colorado

Great place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

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

Beautiful!

This home was perfect for a quick getaway. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

Quiet getaway!

We had a great visit! Loved the cabin and especially loved the patio! The cabin had everything we needed and then some. It was a great place to celebrate our 39th anniversary and we will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Secluded

We loved our stay at the cabin. It was secluded, but also close to so much. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Peaceful retreat

The cabin was clean and more spacious than anticipated. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place that is still close enough to civilization if you want it! Everything was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Like being at home.

Nice property in a quiet neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath , but still has that cozy rustic charm. It was right up our alley, wish it was my place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Lake house

Great location to explore the million dollar highway. Property was well equipped with everything we needed. Katie was super responsive and we enjoyed our short stay. We didn't make it onto the lake, but we walked the property and saw beaver and a snowshoe hare. Loved the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin had all the comforts and more. Wonderfully clean. Well supplied, down to the details. Worth the hassle with some outdated codes and passwords. Katie was always very responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Perfection

What a great adventure we had at this property. I can honestly say I’m not sure I’ve ever had a more accommodating host. The property and home were amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone just make sure you have a 4 wheel drive in the winter and you’ll have a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Beautiful cabin retreat

Nice Stay. Enjoyed driving the last 100 yards up the narrow wooded road to the cabin, chopping firewood, getting warm by the wood stove, walking in the snow. Interior decorating was amazing - it was a cabin for cabin connoisseurs. Only issues - no clear house numbers or identification. I happen to know that area and that small road and had GPS signal, and I still drove by it. Please put up clear direction at the top of the driveway - assume it is dark and snowing when one is trying to find it :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Misty L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall goid

Was nice and cozy could use another tv downstairs was not able to climb stairs. Could not get on tv due to internet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

5 Star Cabin Experience

We loved our weekend of fall colors at the Adventure Cabin. The cabin itself was nicer than expected. We especially loved the new cement patio off the downstairs living area, the design of the bathroom and it's beautiful walk in shower, the large dining room table in the bigger than anticipated kitchen and the amazing views from the loft, bedroom and living area. (all not pictured but worthy of being featured). NOTE: outside fires are no longer permitted so the fire pit was not a part of our experience. We pivoted by moving the living room furniture to face the windows, made old fashioneds instead of s'mores and enjoyed the warmth of the indoor wood burning stove to comfortably experience the beautiful scenery that surrounds the cabin. The the abundance of stars at night was the cherry on top. It was all very magical!! We also enjoyed the proximity to our favorite watering hole The Nugget!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

arch h.

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

Property was excellent

Excellent and excellent view of lake quiet at night other than squirrel running across patio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Get Away into the San Juans

The property is in a lovely location with a view of aspen and evergreen trees overlooking a small lake. It is at close to 8850 feet elevation (according to compass on my watch). I did fine, but my husband had a few symptoms of altitude sickness (nothing emergent), even though we have lived just above 5000 feet for over 6 years. We LOVE the San Juan Mountains area. This property provides great access to Purgatory Resort, Silverton, and the Durango area. We did not choose the best weather days for our vacation. It rained all but the first morning we were there. We did get to drive Hwy 550 over to Ouray before the clouds moved in, which is spectacular! We are fidgety people, so it was tough for us not to be able to hike or ride our bikes. I read several books and went to downtown Durango a few times for my entertainment. If you have never been to this area, seeing the beauty in nature there is a must for your bucket list!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Awesome Place!

This was a perfect place for my family and I. Katie was amazing! She took care of us very well and responded very well to our needs. I would highly recommend anybody staying at this location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Landon P.

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

Fantastic cabin and location

The cabin was as described and shown in the pictures. A wonderful host with great communication. The location was beautiful just a couple minute down to the lake. The cabin was not far from some wonderful mountain hikes. We highly recommend this cabin. You’ll love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Perfect Tranquility

Beyond what we could have even hoped for! We felt instantly at home in this beautiful cabin...feels like a big hug. After a day of adventuring, to sit in those chairs and here the quaking aspens rustling in the breeze was Heavenly. Wish we lived there :) If you go, make sure to do the Soaring all day Zipline tour through the San Juan Mountains and over Animas river. Spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe A.

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

Super nice!

Really nice cabin!! Very secluded! Just make sure you have 4 wheel drive and/or check the weather forecast before you go! We weren't expecting snow in October, and it was kind of scary getting to the cabin with icy roads...but we made it and it was a perfect time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

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

Excellent base camp for wilderness adventure

Our experience was uniformly outstanding. The property is perfectly situated as a base camp for mountain adventures. The views of the Lake and Mountainscapes were beautiful. Our favorite activity at the end of each day was to relax in the red chairs on the deck. The kitchen was fully equipped. The loft made for a great location for movie viewing and popcorn. The wood stove heats up the cabin brilliantly and sitting around it makes for a comfortable stage for reading or perusing maps. I strongly recommend this cabin and would stay here again without question.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021