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Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

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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 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.
A red Adirondack chair and a small round table on a gravel surface, surrounded by autumn foliage and a lake view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Purgatory Resort

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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Secluded Cabin on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area

About the area

Durango

Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, is home to this cabin. Lake of the Pines and Animas River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot.
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Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 34 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 46 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 47 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
guest never checked in
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Colorado

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
You guys were the best guests!! I am seriously impressed with your management of the snow coming from Florida. I hope your son is doing ok and has a speedy recovery. Please feel free to contact me directly if you want to stay with us again! Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2022
Thank you for leaving a review, Nancy. Also, thanks for trusting that the Adventure Cabin is a destination despite it's fire pit being closed. We are all doing our rain and snow dances with hopes of renewing our water table and freeing ourselves from the fear of fire. Please let us know when your looking for respite in our neck of the woods again. We welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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