Escape to this rustic mountain home nestled in the forest, offering breathtaking views of Engineer Mountain and Hermosa Cliffs. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the extra-large hot tub after exploring Purgatory Ski Resort or Downtown Durango, just minutes away.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close!
We invite you and your family to relax in our comfortable 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home featuring professionally decorated, high end, rustic mountain finishes and easy/convenient access to the San Juan Mountains, Silverton, Ouray and Durango. Located just 5 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort and 28 miles from Downtown Durango, there is plenty to do in this mountain paradise. This home sits on 1.3 acres tucked in the forest for privacy. National forest borders 2 sides of this home, perfect for exploring.
The living room features a flat screen television and incredible mountain views. Just like home, there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer just off a 3 car garage, keeping your vehicle out of the elements. The large deck provides enjoyable outdoor living, a gas grill is provided right off the kitchen and dining area on the deck. There are amazing views of Engineer Mountain and the Hermosa Cliffs. You are surrounded by nature and many have caught a glimpse of a bear, deer and elk. After skiing relax in the extra large hot tub!
Bed Configuration: 1st Master - King Bed (2nd Level) 2nd Master - Queen Bed (Main Level) 3rd Bedroom - Twin Over Full Bunk Bed + Twin w/ Twin Trundle Underneath (2nd Level) 4th Bedroom - Twin Bed (2nd Level) Loft - Pull Out Sofa - Full (2nd Level)
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This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.
Mandatory: For reservations between Thanksgiving and April 1st, 4WD and AWD vehicles with good snow tires AND chains required. NO EXCEPTIONS. Violation of this rule will result in a fine being issued by the HOA.
NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.
Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.
Please note that the primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book this property.
Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.
A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.
Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.
Cancellation Policy: If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.
Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 3,300 square feet
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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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Animas River and Lake of the Pines, while Silverton Railroad Depot and Silverton Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Durango travel guide
Is Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close! located?
Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas River and Lake of the Pines. Electra Lake and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Hot Tub, Great Deck, Hiking/Fishing Close! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Beautiful property! Loved the space and location. No issues and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
MC M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Dec 2023
5 Stars
Amazing property, very well situated, minutes away from Purgatory Ski Resort and we really got the true winter wonderland Christmas experience. Would highly recommend!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Simon M.
15 Aug 2023
Amazing vacation home close to lake purgatory
Our family of 6 spent a summer month at the Lake Purgatory Family Lodge and had a wonderful time. The house is quite large and has a well stocked kitchen for cooking and an amazing hot tub. The location is about 7 minutes from the highway, and is about a half hour from Durango and 40 minutes from Silverton, with some great hiking trails about 10 minutes away.
We had a great time exploring the area and would highly recommend it as well as this wonderful home.
Simon M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gerry K.
4 Aug 2025
Beautiful Home
Very clean and orderly. Lovely views and outdoor space.
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We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful mountain home. It was well stocked and was a good base for our adventures in the Rockies. We enjoyed trips to Silverton and Ouray and the excellent hiking in the area.
Fabulous location, perfect for a large group. Management company was very attentive and friendly. Hot tub was a nice benefit especially in that setting.
Mary Beth Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cortney G.
4 Feb 2019
Perfect place for a large group!
Everything was wonderful and fully stocked for our visit! This home was perfect for our group and we wouldn't have changed a thing!
Cortney G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
justin s.
29 Nov 2025
Heater
The heater in the main living room didn't work, which made it really hard to enjoy the space. The blower on the fireplace wasn't working either. I called Durango Colorado Vacations, and while they said they would fix it remotely, nothing ever got resolved. Overall, pretty disappointing experience.
We enjoyed our stay at this house. It is beautiful, clean and well laid out. It is very close to Purgatory (about 5-10 mins up the mountain) and a quick 25-30 min drive into Durango. You will definitely need an appropriate car to get in and out of neighborhood when there is snow. Road in is narrow at points, hilly and not paved.
The house is in a beautiful location with lots of scenery and a great view out the living room window. It is a quiet neighborhood, which we appreciated. We had 8 people in our group and were very comfortable in this house.
We would definitely stay at this house again. It would be a great place any time of year!
Kendall W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
David D. B.
16 Jul 2022
3 Stars
never found the trash bags for kitchen garbage!
alarm went off at least 3 times on the middle of the night!!
no AC....this needs to be emphasized!
shower head in lower room needs attention
screen door needs replaced to porch!!!
grill starter button is broke!
We stayed with two families with 6 kids ages 4 to 11. There was lots of space, sleds, and tons of firewood available.
Check in was super easy (though I recommend arriving during the day). We got there right after the sun set and it was pretty dark.
The place was very well stocked with pots, pans, cups, and misc. leftover cooking supplies. There were tons and tons of blankets, towels, sheets, and pillows.
The radiant heat on the floors was awesome.
The internet was typical for the mountains--works, but slowly. We were able to stream music for most of our weekend without any issues.
It is built literally on the mountainside. The kids loved playing in the snow and climbing around on the rocks on the hill. We drove one day down to the entrance of the community and played on the frozen creek.
4-wheel drive is an absolute must in the winter time. The final roads to the home are dirt and there are lots of hills.
We really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend it!
Bradley J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 Dec 2022
Amazing Stay!
We had a wonderful time at the Durango house! It was perfect for our family. The views were spectacular.!The home was clean and well stocked with everything we needed and more. Would definitely stay again.
House was great. Plenty room. Upon arrival , snow on deck. Day after arrived it was cleared. Hot tub great! Need 4 wheel drive/ all wheel to drive safely to house and to access home. Response of rental company to questions was quick. We had trouble regulating temperature at night- too hot at times. Overall - great stay and close to skiing.
The house was beautiful and the check-in process was very easy.The location was fantastic. We enjoyed the outdoor Jacuzzi and the scenic views from the house.There were lots of towels and blankets provided. The outdoor patio chairs,Sofa’s and glass table was all kept inside the garage and me and my friends have to spent an hour of time to arrange and set the furniture in the patio.The grill was not fully cleaned and can see few small pieces of meat leftovers.But overall we enjoyed the stay and we all loved the place…..
The home is set in a winter wonderland. There were 8 adults and 3 children in our group and there was plenty of space to accommodate everyone. With a well appointed kitchen, two separate living areas, comfortable seating, and Purgatory Resort across the street this home is your perfect winter vacation spot.
House is beautiful with plenty of space for everyone. The house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. We are already thinking about spending some winter time here. Highly recommend!
Laura G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
8 Aug 2020
A amazing family vacation home!
What an amazing family vacation home this was! The layout was perfect and was so well stocked. The porch and surroundings were so peaceful but the best surprise was the picnic table point overlooking the most wonderful scenery. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Our family (w/ 3 children under 6) stayed for a week and the property was exactly as we had hoped. The house was very clean, extremely well stocked even down to high chair, and better than pictured. Highly recommend this home as there is also some great national forest land directly behind the property for exploring.
This home is AMAZING!! All you need is groceries. Spend your days, hiking, relaxing in the hot tub, or reading on the patio. Kitchen is well stocked, beds are comfortable, and the home layout is superb. Will definitely be returning with our kids.
This was a wonderful house for 2 families to stay over Spring Break. We appreciated that two of the bedrooms has an en suite bathroom for the 2 adult couples. The double dishwashers were also a hit. Plenty of space for adults and children alike. Less than 10 minutes from the house to Purgatory ski resort. It was a great stay, great Spring Break, and we hope to be back! We loved our upscale dinner at Sow’s Ear if you’re looking for a rec.
Note, 4WD is most definitely needed when there is snow on the ground. It’s a muddy and bumpy drive in and out of the neighborhood.