Luxury Home with Stunning Views, Hot Tub, 5 Min. to Ski, Elevator, Dog Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Luxury Home with Stunning Views, Hot Tub, 5 Min. to Ski, Elevator, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Luxury Home with Stunning Views, Hot Tub, 5 Min. to Ski, Elevator, Dog Friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake of the Pines and within 6 miles (10 km) of Electra Lake and Animas River. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

19 Feb 2025

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Amazing house!

This house is amazing! Very spacious and well stocked with necessities. Close to ski resort and town.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

29 Aug 2024

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Quiet family vacation

We lived the house and location! Packed with amenities and so much room. Just a beautiful setting. Once again my VRBO experience was everything promised and more!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

19 Jun 2024

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Beautiful House

We loved every square inch of this stunning house. It was clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable! This house is much more and much more beautiful than the description showed. We loved the large dining room and convenience of the several dish washers to do dishes for our group of 11.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

5 Jan 2018

Worth every penny!!!

We stayed a Needle Mountain Chalet from December 23-31. There was 9 of us total (two families) and plenty of room for everyone. Last year we rented a house down the highway. It slept all of us, but there was not enough space for the kids to hang out, watch tv, etc without it feeling like we were on top of each other. The kids had the upstairs. The loft is a great place for them to hang out and watch tv. They slept on the fold out couch and we used the E-Z beds (2) for two more kids in the loft. Our oldest was in the queen bedroom upstairs by himself. The living area, kitchen and dining room are very large and plenty of sitting for everyone. This place is stocked! We never ran out of towels or dishes. They have every cooking appliance you need-- plus some that you always wanted to try and wouldn't buy for yourself. I felt spoiled the entire trip. Did I mention....heated floors. Sue Holland was so easy to work with. She helped us plan our trip, told us where to rent ski equipment for a discount, and her binder at the house gave a ton of information about local restaurants etc. The house was decorated for Christmas inside and out. Sue and Gwen (property manager) definitely made our trip special. Our whole crew would recommend staying at this home. You will NOT be disappointed!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

15 Oct 2023

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Family Vacation

The location and house are awesome. We had a real nice time exploring Colorado. The house was plenty big enough, many more supplies than have ever encountered, and wonderful views. Only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is because we pay a cleaning fee however, the house was dusty, and lots of pet hair. We had to move a couch and hair was under it as well as a paper from June. Lots of hair under the tv table in family room. Besides that it was a definite nice house and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen l.

29 Mar 2022

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great stay over spring break!

We had an amazing stay over spring break! Great location with a 3 minute drive to the base of the mountain. The road to the house was nice and manicured to get to the house, but if there was a snow storm or during the winter you would definitely need snow chains or tires. The road is uphill. The house was very clean and had enough space. We loved the large dining table and the kitchen was stocked with everything you could ever need! The front porch and back porch were great hang out spaces with heaters after a long day. A great stay for sure. We would definitely book this house again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

27 Jan 2022

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Absolutely Stunning

This is one of the most beautiful vacations homes that we have ever stayed in. The location was excellent in close proximity to Purgatory ski resort and just a short drive to Durango. The home is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need from an abundance of kitchen appliances, utensils, pots and pans and so much more. The beds are a bit firm, but comfortable and the pillows were a bit soft for our taste but that’s truly the only negative we could find. It was a wonderful place to stay and the outdoor amenities were superb. I would highly recommend this home for your next stay. Absolutely Stunning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

25 Dec 2021

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Amazing!

The pictures don’t do this place justice! The views are amazing and the place is overly equipped with everything you could think of! *no joke about the 4x4 requirement, we had 1 suv with rear wheel drive and chains and was not able to make it up the driveway.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

2 Dec 2021

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Great family retreat

Property far exceeded what was detailed on line. Excellent location close to Purgatory Resort. Bit of a drive to Durango, but totally manageable. House is stunning and better equipped than any vacation rental we have previously occupied. Easy check in. Would absolutely rent again

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

19 Mar 2021

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Beautiful property and views

We rented this property during our kids’ Spring Break and it was perfect! The home was beautiful and came equipped with everything one might need. Our kids loved that they each had a room to themselves and there is plenty of space to enjoy together or break away for some quiet time. The location of the home is great. We were only a 5-6 drive to Purgatory Resort for skiing, which made for a very easy drive back to the house after full days at the resort to cook dinner and relax. Needle Mountain Chalet will definitely be our choice to stay any time we visit Durango in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

19 Mar 2021

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Needle Chalet 1 mi from Purgatory

This is a great house located super close to Purgatory... I imagine the hiking/lakes/views are just as great in the Summer, too. It was perfect for our groups ski trip and communication with property management was quick and easy. Did I mention the view? We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brock A.

16 Mar 2021

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Absolutely Stunning!

Beautiful home, incredible views, accommodating hosts. You couldn’t ask for a better weekend getaway. Will be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

13 Mar 2021

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Beautiful Home, Excellent Location

This home is spacious, open, well-appointed, and very conveniently located. It only takes a few moments to get to Purgatory each morning and the drive to Durango is also easy and convenient. The home was very well stocked with essentials and staple items. We actually brought along way too many extras that weren't needed. The large dining room and open kitchen are perfect for gatherings and lovely evenings as a group. The open areas outdoors were also perfect for the kids to enjoy some sledding. The only caution I have is for drivers. Everyone in our party drives 4wd trucks. If there is any snow do not attempt the driveway without chains in addition to 4wd. The signs on the property all indicate you need 4wd or snow chains, but we had several scary incidents when traveling up the drive with the only 4wd. The snow gets very deep, packed, and slippery. A man at the property to shovel off the decks told us that people always have trouble with the driveway during storms and often slip off the road. He said this house in particular has trouble because of the steep drive. That would not keep me away from this wonderful property and if we were ever in the area again we would absolutely stay here! Just be cautious and chain up, even with 4wd. Don't hesitate to book this amazing home for your next trip. Peaceful, beautiful, and just perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

16 Dec 2020

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Perfect Porch

Such a beautiful house! Very comfortable for two families, a couple kiddos and a dog. Favorite part was the front porch w/ stunning mountain views. Even in winter, it was very cozy with the heaters turned on. Although there wasn't quite enough snow for my taste, Purgatory ski area is 5 min away, which makes this a perfect home base for a ski trip for out of towners. Overall, very pleased with the stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., Cedar Hill

30 Sept 2020

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Beautiful

Large home with room for everyone and the home included everything you’ll need for your stay. Comfortable beds, excellent decks with gorgeous views of the Needle mountains and the morning sunrise. We’d definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

8 Mar 2018

Spacious and Beautiful

My fiance and I recently stayed at Needle Mountain Chalet with a few friends and let me start by saying, you will not be let down! The home was very spacious, clean, and well decorated. The kitchen was large, and stocked with every cookware item imaginable. The towels were plentiful. The master bathroom was large and luxurious. Every detail was thought of in this home. There are incredible views in every room that just take your breath away. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Calvin R., Durango

16 Mar 2017

Very Impressed! Would stay again in a heartbeat!!

I would agree with another review... The pictures don't do the house justice at all! We were very impressed and enjoyed our stay. I've lived in Colorado my whole life and the views off the front deck are spectacular. The flow of the house is awesome and the back deck and hot tub were tucked away nice in the back. Very nice property and the small details were handled very well. Location relative to the ski area was perfect, I don't think the heater even had time to warm up the drive was so short!! Great attention to detail in the house including the furniture, decorations and layout. You won't be disappointed!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

19 Feb 2016

Exceeded All Expectations!!!!

This home was amazing, the photos available do not show how large and beautiful the house is. The home has an open floor plan with gorgeous views. When we arrived we were greeted by the housekeeper who provided some goodies (Snacks, emergency, Advil, etc.) The homeowner also keeps the home stocked with plenty of sheets, blankets, and towels. All of which came in handy when traveling with a group of 10 people. We were all so impressed and pleased with the home it has become a favorite property of all the homes we have rented on VRBO! Cannot wait to go back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

28 Mar 2015

Spring Break Ski Trip

This is the second time we have rented this property and will do so again. This is an awesome place and the owners are extremely helpful. There is too much to say about this wonderful property. It is by far the best VRBO Property we have rented.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shilo P.

20 Feb 2015

Views are BEAUTIFUL

Rented this home based on the views for our vow renewal. Ceremony was on the back porch w/the aspen grove in background. Wonderful for entertaining and slept 10 very comfortably. Great for photography too. Fun sledding and all the amenities were wonderful. Pantry was well stocked. Owner is very friendly and had good tips. 2 miles from ski resort.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John(Jack) S.

6 Aug 2014

Needle Mountain Chalet

A lot of wonderful things could be said about this house, but when your family keeps asking, when are we coming back, you know it was special. The owner went out of her way to make our stay as good as possible. Great place!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Jan 2014

Unbelievable Find!

My family rented Needle Mountain Chalet for 5 days at Thanksgiving 2013. This is one of the nicest properties we have ever rented. The owner is very organized and provided very informative information prior to arrival. The property was huge, spotless and had every modern convenience you would want. We absolutely loved the large comfortable bedrooms with nice bathrooms; we used the fireplaces every night! The property has amazing amenities, including things like spices, Kleenex, shampoo, conditioner, cotton balls, etc. There was even different types of bath crystals for the HUGE master bath tub. I would definitely stay again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

30 Jan 2013

Post New Year Hibernation/Relaxation

We chose to vacation a week after the New Year in Durango, CO for some Rest and Relaxation in a comfortable setting during snowy bliss. We got lucky and found availability in an exceptional winter home in Hermosa Cliffs. The Holland home was definitely more than what we could have asked for, no exagerration. While there are winter activities to take advantage of here, the Holland home makes it difficult to want to leave it for a minute. Beautiful snow capped mountain and aspen tree views from every room to go along with everything you could need or want during your stay; the amenities listed are spot on. We took advantage of a great kitchen to cook, eat, drink and be merry, and cozy up to the fireplaces each day. The only thing left for us to say is "Gracias" and can't wait to be back again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

3 Nov 2012

This house is incredible!!!!

This is the best vrbo house we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in many. It has fabulous furnishings, comfortable beds, gorgeous and huge kitchen open to the living area. Everything was done in exquisite taste. There is plenty of room and places to go for private time. The house is perfectly maintained. The decks are huge and in great condition. And it happens to have the best views of any place we have ever stayed. We loved watching the sunset from the front porch, then dipping into the hot tub as the stars came out. It is out near the ski area, 20 minutes from town, but there is a great pizza place and a well stocked convenience store just a minute away, and a full-fledged grocery store only 10 minutes away. The owners are wonderful people and very accomodating. The property manager is a doll. There are not sufficient words to describe what a paradise this house is to stay in. If you get the opportunity to stay at Needle Mt. Chalet, consider yourself very lucky.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 Jan 2012

Wonderful Time with Family

wanted to take a moment to thank you for our wonderful stay at your home in December. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful accommodations. So many welcoming touches: the chocolates on the pillows, the recently remodeled master bath (nice), the awesome kitchen items, wonderful fireplaces and real wood (we used it!), playing games on the coffee table in front of the fireplace, etc. The kids said the Belgian waffles that I made for them (using the high altitude cookbook in the cupboard) were the best they ever had! The hot-tub out in 15 degree nights was a new experience too. Thank you for making our stay memorable.

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