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Special Christmas rates across from Purgatory Ski Area.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy this Luxury Ski / Lake Home across from Purgatory Ski Resort
Enjoy this Luxury Lake Home in Durango, Colorado
The beauty of a fresh snow
Beautiful lake sunsets
Year round deck to grill and view

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
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of the Pines
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪123 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

Special Christmas rates across from 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 Columbine Lake. 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Durango

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake of the Pines and Animas River. James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot are also worth visiting. 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

  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Powder House - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dante's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Special Christmas rates across from Purgatory Ski Area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Special Christmas rates across from Purgatory Ski Area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Special Christmas rates across from Purgatory Ski Area.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Special Christmas rates across from 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Cheryl P., Colorado Springs, CO

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

Relaxing stay

We had a very relaxing stay; especially enjoyed the hot tub and stargazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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

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

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

Kristi P., Flower Mound, TX

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

Perfect for our family!

Our 2nd stay in this home! We love it! Beautiful view, close to the ski resort, lots of space, very clean, and the house management is quick to respond and so kind! Cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Stay

Everything was wonderful. Michael, the caretaker, was extremely helpful. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great location

Great house for a family! We visit Purg every year for several weeks with our teenage boys. Well stocked house in a perfect location to head to the mountain, hiking, the Nugget, The Lift, sledding, etc… Michael the property manager was so helpful and responsive throughout our trip.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon r.

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

Epic!

We had a such a great time visiting this property for our 10 year anniversary. Everything you needed was there and you cannot beat the view and hot tub after a day of exploring! We are definitely coming back with the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Gorgeous Views

This home has everything you might possibly want or need. Well stocked, you only need to bring your own food. Fishing was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Enjoyable house

NICE PLACE, enjoyed walking to Nugget Bar and a 30sec drive to the lifts. We will be back. Super accommodating caregiver to attend to anything needed during the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Purgatory Spring Break

We had a wonderful stay at this lake house. We were greeted with great communication from Mike who walked us through all the particulars. The views were beautiful and the home was very cozy for all 6 of us on the trip. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials. Great access to Purgatory. We can’t wait to come back again during the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

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

Perfect location close to Purg.

First and foremost, Michael, the host, was very accommodating. He contacted us before our arrival to ensure our safe travels through the Colorado winter weather. Second, the property provided our group comforts not easily rivaled by other vacation rentals: a cozy fireplace, heated floors, comfortable bedding, and plenty of towels for the hot tub. All in all, a five star experience! Thanks Michael!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Six Stars

I would give a six star review if possible!! Everything was perfect - the check in, the communication, the location, the lake(!) . . . I could go on and on. The best part was my daughter catching her first ever fish -- a 12"+ beauty of a rainbow troug. Simply put, it was my family's best experience renting on VRBO by far and we are hoping to make it our yearly summer go-to spot. Stay with Marcia - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viara G.

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

Ski adventure

This is our third year coming to ski at Purgatory and this time we brought our friends with us. The place was perfect for two families with the kids taking the upstairs loft and the downstairs bedroom, while the adults staying in the two main floor bedrooms. The place was warm, clean and with great views. The ski resort is not crowded at all and very affordable, while still offering plenty of runs for both intermediate and advanced skiers. And the town of Durango has a great selection of fun restaurants, bakeries and shops that we continue to explore. We will likely come again one more time before moving to a different mountain for a change.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtlynn B.

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

Beautiful Vacation Spot

When asked by friends to accompany them on a ski trip, finding the perfect place for our budget was challenging, but we hit the jackpot. Although, this cabin was the more expensive option, it was the best choice! For a little extra money we had our own private hot tub, we were right on the lake, and it was a mile from Purgatory Ski Resort which was what brought us to Durango in the first place. The view from the kitchen and patio was breathtaking, and to make it even better, I got engaged in front of it. The pictures are stunning! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Incredible

This cabin is situated right on the lake and the views from the kitchen will make you want to stay in there and cook. Breathtaking! A caretaker will contact you for entry instructions. Make sure you get the entry codes prior to arrival! He is a nice sounding guy and makes good phone contact but never provided us the information and we were left locked out and tired after a 13hr drive. He did finally respond and we gained access. The owner was apologetic and offered credit. The house is extremely clean and well kept. It is a bit dated but to be expected based on the age. The television situation is very dated with an old tv and not very clear picture but looking outside makes you not really care. The coffee pots are basic and slow but do function. One last note. If you plan on using the hot tub make sure you contact the caretaker several days in advance so it has time to heat to temperature. We couldn’t use it the first night. The location of the cabin is amazing and the area is quiet. The ski resort is just down the road. We were here on business but it would be a great cabin for families and vacationing. King beds would be nice in the bedrooms but the current queens are comfy. Overall this is a great cabin and we loved the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elmyra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent location to access activity in the area and the house has everything you need. There’s plenty of room to relax and boats to enjoy the lake. It’s a great place to stay and the host and caretaker are extremely helpful and friendly.
View from the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

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

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

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests