Luxury Home with Stunning Views, Hot Tub, 5 Min. to Ski, Elevator, Dog Friendly

The Needle Mountain Chalet
Elevation 8,900 Feet
4 Bedroom/4.5 Bath
Sleeps 12
4,000 Square Feet

Master Bedroom - King
Bedroom 2 - King
Bedroom 3 - King
Bedroom 4 - Queen
2 Full Sofa Sleepers
2 Twin Raised Airbeds

Welcome to the Needle Mountain Chalet, located in one of Colorado's most beautiful valleys, just a short 5 minute drive (about 2.5 miles) from Purgatory/Durango Mountain Ski Resort. The Needle Mountain Chalet is situated on five acres covered with Aspen trees and Colorado Blue Spruce. With easy access to Highway 550, the Chalet is an all-season vacation home. Large and accommodating, the Chalet is approximately 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms and 4.5 baths sleeping 14. The views from the home from every window and either of the spacious decks are spectacular. The Needle Mountain Range, which rises to over 14,000 feet elevation, forms the eastern wall of the valley, and the finely chiseled Hermosa Cliffs rise in back of the Chalet on the west side. The Needle and West Needle ranges provide a veritable feast to the eyes. Towering 6,000 feet above the valley floor, they dominate the view from the master bedroom, main living room, loft living room, dining room, and front deck. Regardless of season or time of day, the vision is always changing and very dramatic at times. The back of the house faces the Hermosa Cliffs where the magnificent Castle Rock rises almost 2,000 feet above the Chalet. The majestic rise of the cliffs is breathtaking when viewed from the back patio, loft living room, upper level and main level bedrooms, and especially the deck adjoining the upper level bedroom. And the views are equally spectacular when hiking the 5-acre lot of aspen trees and spruce and the one mile loop around the neighborhood. The Chalet has a large living and dining area. The kitchen is one that a professional cook would love and feel at home with. The dining room easily seats 14 and there are dishes for 25. The pantry is stocked with many basics for guests use. There are two large ovens and an oven/warming drawer to keep meals hot. The decks have wonderful seating with patio heaters to keep you snug and warm. If you are coming in from a long day on the ski slopes slip outside and relax in the hot tub on our large deck. The hot tub is kept cleaned and heated for our guests. The view is of the Hermosa Cliffs - specifically Castle Peak. The garages accommodate a total of three vehicles and guests have the use of our garage door openers. There is also some covered parking for parties with more than three cars. In the winter you must have either have a four wheel drive or chains for your tires. We get a lot of snow at 8,900 feet. There is wireless internet access that is available throughout the house. The phone service includes unlimited long distance calling throughout the USA as well, so if this needs to be a working vacation, you will have all you need. The Durango winters can be cold on the mountain. The Chalet has heated floors and central heat that also has an air cleaner and humidifier. There is also a backup generator in case the power goes out – which can occasionally occur on the mountain. The generator automatically turns on if the power goes out to keep our guests warm and comfortable. There are two 60 gallon hot water heaters that are in tandem, so hot water is unlimited. The home is dog friendly, and we welcome your pets as a member of the family. A dog bed is provided in the laundry room along with a gate that can be used to secure your pet in the laundry room. There are also watering and food dishes for your pet. More than anything, you will enjoy and be awe struck with the fantastic views from every one of the many windows in the house and the immediate access to skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, golfing, and numerous other outdoor activities. A favorite activity is sitting on the decks admiring the beauty with the heaters on if it cold and then, of course, if you are coming in from a long day of skiing there is the long soak in the hot tub off the back deck. After a long but wonderful day on the ski slopes or the hiking trail or the golf course---or just sightseeing or riding the narrow gauge railroad or shopping in Durango--- get away from the crowds and congestion and enjoy the essence and solitude of the Rockies. The Chalet is truly Rocky Mountain High. So come and stay a spell.

This home is dog friendly. Approved Dogs are allowed with a non-refundable fee per pet based on size/type. Please let us know about your pet(s) when inquiring or making your reservation.

4 Wheel or All Wheel Drive with Snow Tires or Chains is required in Winter - NO EXCEPTIONS!

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