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Great Fall rates at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area.

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Hot tub to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Year round deck to grill and view
Beautiful lake sunsets
Stay on the lakeshore, amazing views of nature from every room.
Wood oil burning fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake of the Pines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪158 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Great Fall rates at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area.

Durango, Colorado holds the beauty of a vanished world. It is the most tranquil place mixed with history, recreation, and unerasable memories. Our 2600+ square foot custom home on 20 acres is nestled in the mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Purgatory. The brilliance of Engineer and Spud Mountain can be seen to the North, and to the East the Animas River which flows through the La Plata Mountains.

The home was created by the hands of a master with each window intricately creating a new view of the lake. Giant doors lead you onto a deck where you'll find a hot tub that you can soak in after your daily activities. At night the sky is so black, you'll feel like you're sitting under an umbrella of stars. The night is so peaceful you can hear the fish in the water. You'll be located at an elevation of 9000 feet somewhere in the vicinity of the gods. The interior is very comfortable with all luxurious amenities that will connect you back to the real world. Now that you've found the perfect place to visit, look no further for a place to stay.

You can walk out and fish for rainbow, brook and brown trout in the backyard. We have a boat you can take out to fish the lake. Boat agreement provided. It is a private lake so you won't see many others. Fishing gear available, you must use catch and release hooks. Summer is the busy season in Durango, you can ride the train, hike, bike, bobsled at the ski area across the street, horseback riding, gold panning or rest and read a book. We are 26 miles north of Durango. If you have any questions please feel free to call. Experience Durango, Colorado.
**We do not allow private boats, kayaks, paddle boards, etc to protect the lake from zebra mussels. Please speak to owners about lake needs.
“In the winter, a 4WD/AWD vehicle equipped with snow tires or chains is required in this area, please be prepared.”
Colorado Sales Tax License # 01514172-0000
Keywords: Luxury Custom Home

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
“Vehicles must have 4WD or AWD with Snow Tires, All Season Tires (with good tread), or Chains during the winter months (Dec. - March).”
I have read and agree to the Boat Agreement, this serves as my electronic signature. All guests will wear life jackets provided in watercrafts.

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
This property uses solar energy
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango. Silverton Railroad Depot and Silverton Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Electra Lake - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 45 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 36 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powder House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Dante's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar (Durango Mountain Resort) - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memories at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Memories at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Memories at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Memories at Columbine Lake with fishing and nearby Purgatory Ski Area. located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 149 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! The house is well stocked with everything you could need. Just bring your clothes! The house was very clean. Beautiful view!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We utilized this mountain home in the summer to be close to some of the San Juan mountain bike trails and nice and cool temps, away from the warmer weather and business of Durango. The home was quite accommodating four our group of four. A large kitchen with an incredible view of the lake convinced us to eat most of our meals in. Also, we were delighted to find a couple of fun restaurants nearby, as well as a convenience store to refresh some supplies. In the evenings we often sat on the deck or relaxed in the comfort of the hot tub. The home was clean and spacious, and the owners were in contact with us to make sure everything was great, and it was! A delightful stay that went by all too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great place

This is a great property with easy access, tons to do, a great kitchen, and lots of space. Excellent views and atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam r.

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

Beautiful lakeside cabin.

What a wonderful house right on the lake to enjoy either during the summer or the winter. Highly recommend this place. The place was so well kept and stocked with everything you could possibly think of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate J.

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

Review

Second time staying at this beautiful place, as always the owners and caretaker are there if you need anything.Will def return next year for our ski/snowboarding trip.Thanks again for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring Break Stay

We loved our stay at this cabin! Lots of room to spread out and very close to Purgatory for skiing. This was our second stay here, and I’m a little sad that it is already fully booked in July or we would come back this summer. Thank you for another fantastic stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal L.

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

Beautiful, conveniently located setting

Our family had the best time… the views are incredible, and the house is so thoughtfully appointed! We really enjoyed spending time on the deck and soaking in the hot tub after skiing just across the way! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Ski Trip

We had a fantastic time at the prospect. It was perfect for our family and only 5 minutes from the ski resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo M.

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

Awesome week end for skiing

The house was bigger and better than we thought, very close to Purgatory ski resort less than 5 min from it, balcony with amazing lake view and Jacuzzi , I recommended 100% and I would like to use it again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci V.

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

Amazing location with beautiful views!

The property was stunning! The house and owners/managers were very accommodating. It was stocked with a lot more than most places we’ve stayed and we couldn’t have asked for a better place for our ski trip! Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Wonderful family ski trip

We had a wonderful stay! So close to the ski resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Albuquerque

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

Christmas family vacation.

The property is amazing, beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful location on private lake! Great views, fishing and access to towns of Durango, Silverton and Ouray. Would definitely consider staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., La Crosse, WI

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

Perfect lakeside getaway

Great amenities, perfect for the whole family. Nice to be directly on the lake with the paddle boats. Would happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

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

A Must Stay!

We enjoyed this house so much! So much to do close by and a great place to just relax! The owners were absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Awesome Property

We truly enjoyed our stay at your property. The scenery was beautiful and look forward to returning to see a change in seasons.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Nice getaway!

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

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

Christmas in Durango

Incredible home in a perfect setting. Host is amazing, property was decorated for Christmas and felt like a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Second Stay

This was our second stay at this beautiful home. We had such a blast playing in the snow and enjoying the views. The house is stocked with everything including extra blankets, pillows, towels, soap in the bathrooms, and fans. The kitchen has more than enough pans, utensils, and dishes. We’ve been to lots of vacation houses and this one continues to sit at the top of our list. Not to mention the host and caretaker are very easy to communicate with. We hope to be back for a third time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

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

Beautiful views

We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect, we definitely want to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delfina A.

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

Great Thanksgiving week vacation

We stayed at this property just before Thanksgiving. We had a fantastic time. Very spacious home with all the amenities our family needed. Big kitchen with everything we needed to cook our meals. Caretaker Michael was very responsive and helpful. He did a fantastic job decorating the home for Christmas! Location was very private and beautiful. The hot tub was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

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

Loved the view!

Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Langdon K.

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

Comfortable Cabin close to Purgatory

Second time staying here. Very convenient getting to the Purgatory Resort, but still feels secluded and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella S.

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

novad honeymoon

this house was absolutely amazing. we are very outdoor oriented people and this house was truly one we will remember for the rest of our lives and was an awesome way to kick off our marriage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Perfect summer vacation spot

We had a wonderful vacation here. The location is perfect - it’s nice and quiet, and the lake is beautiful. It’s easy to visit Durango, Silverton, and Ouray from this spot. The house is comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed fishing in the lake, and sightseeing around the area. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marcia

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Original fixer uppers, who found this unique location to build a tranquil home. You will enjoy a home where photos do not do it justice. Relaxing in the beautiful atmosphere of Lake Purgatory is spellbinding. We joined vrbo in 1998, our listing #1046 shows longevity. We have been sharing our home to many return guests who treat it as their own.

Why they chose this property

Create family memories in an open atmosphere, family friendly and nature abounds out the windows on the lake. You will see beavers, catch and release assorted trout, see osprey, maybe even an eagle.

What makes this property unique

Professional photographers have been unable to capture the natural beauty of the home and views from all the windows. Walk out and fish (catch and release) in the backyard

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English

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