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Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory

NOTE: 4WD/AWD required in winter with snow tires (Thanksgiving through late March). Chains can be rented in the neighborhood for $30/day.

Spectacular mountain views and wooded privacy between Durango and Purgatory Resort. Spacious, comfortable, cozy, private and convenient are just a few of the words that accurately describe this newly constructed, mountain-contemporary home. 

Some vacation homes offer a comfortable respite after the day’s activities and experiences, but Castle Rock Retreat is the kind of house, that to many, becomes part of the experience. This new home offers contemporary mountain decor, providing roomy comfort for up to eight guests with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a well-equipped kitchen, multiple decks, welcoming living/dining room with TV, movie library, and games for the family, upstairs loft and home office with TV, and grand mountain views from windows and decks. The home features Starlink WIFI with average internet speeds are around 100mbs which allows for multiple devices to streaming content (the home features Hulu for live TV/Sports).

One of the home’s most unique features is the covered deck with outdoor furniture and gas fireplace, with remarkable views of the Hermosa Cliffs. This home is located within about a seven-minute drive to Purgatory Resort, about 30 minutes from downtown Durango and the Durango Train, and Mesa Verde National Park is a scenic one-hour drive to the Southwest.
 
Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning.

The mountain view from the kitchen and adjacent bar area, is of Engineer Mountain. One of the area’s iconic peaks, the 12,968 foot mountain is a popular hiking and mountain biking area in summer and passed by all travelers on the famous San Juan Scenic Byway when driving to the town of Silverton and beyond.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed with ensuite bath (Main level)
2nd Bedroom - King bed (Upper Level)
3rd Bedroom - Bunk beds with full-sized bed and three twins beds (Upper level) 

Please note there is a security camera outside on the front of the home to monitor snow. It is motion detected and pointed high to see driveway and road. There are no other cameras inside the home. There is no access to the detached garage. The home is not pet friendly so please do not bring your pets.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

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
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 security system and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Animas River and Lake of the Pines, while Silverton Railroad Depot and Silverton Historical Society are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Electra Lake - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 46 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 37 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chrissy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Home Directly Across from Purg! Privacy, Views, & Best of Both Worlds

We spent Spring Break 2025 at this beautiful home as 2 adults and two elementary aged kids and it was a lovely stay. The house is in an amazing location where you have the best of both worlds, directly across from Purgatory but nestled in a private neighborhood with beautiful views. The windows throughout the house let in gorgeous natural light. It felt very private the entire time we were there, like you’re in your own private cabin in the woods, with views of the peaks from the back and side of the house. Kitchen is well stocked for everything you need for cooking and serving. Firewood is plenty and stocked. Main patio is awesome right off of the living room. Beds are super comfortable. Just a great place for families or couples. Be advised, a 4 wheel drive vehicle is an absolute necessity, especially during the snow months, even in the Spring. We had to put ours in 4 wheel drive driving into the neighborhood to get to the house almost the entire time we were there in March 2025. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5: As wonderful as our stay was, we were disappointed to find that we could not use the upstairs patio during our entire stay as the outdoor fireplace was Out of Order, Locked. I had inquired about the workability of both fireplaces prior to us arriving and the management company mentioned nothing about the outdoor patio fireplace being out of order and offered nothing to compensate for it, which is unusual, as management knew of the issue prior to our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey B.

Perfect Christmas Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean and accommodated our family. We celebrated Christmas and had a wonderful time!
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10/10 Excellent

Ivy F.

This property is a ten!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was more beautiful, more secluded, and had a more breath-taking view than I hoped for! My husband and live on an Oklahoma ranch located on dead-end road and our nearest neighbor is a half-mile away. We have a lovely view of the Wichita Mountains and are surrounded by trees on a quiet, secluded creek. Therefore, I am rather particular when I chose to leave our ranch and stay away from home for any length of time. This property checked all my boxes and I held my breath as I booked it. It most certainly did not disappoint! It was secluded, quiet, had gorgeous views of mountains and trees, and was extraordinarily clean for a vacation rental. The furnishings, kitchen appliances, and housewares were high-end and more than adequate for all our needs. The homes is spacious, has a nice lay-out, and boasts two lovely relaxing balconies for enjoying the fresh mountain air. All communication from booking to checking in and checking out was quick and easy. This property is just a short drive approximately 20 miles from Durango in the south and a short lovely drive north will get you to the quaint mountain towns of Silverton and then Ouray for fun shopping and dining. It was just a perfect retreat in every way and I am so glad I booked it.
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Serene home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved making the Castle Rock retreat our home base for our 8 nights of early fall hiking near Durango. The location is terrific - up in the mountains, crisp air (10-20 degrees cooler than Durango proper thanks to the elevation), privacy, quiet, serenity. As always with VRC rentals, the house is well stocked with nearly everything you need. The furniture and the beds are comfortable. You feel far away from the world, but you're a 30 minute drive from downtown Durango's restaurants and shops and maybe 20 minutes from the outdoor adventuring and mountain life to be found in Silverton. For skiers, your just across 550 from the entrance to Purgatory. And if all you want to do is stay at home and enjoy views and mountain air, this home is perfect for that too. You're 5 minutes from the Nugget Mountain Bar and a short drive from James Ranch Market & Grill as well as the Olde Schoolhouse for outstanding pizza and beer (really, you need to try this pizza). Also Durango Hot Springs, which has just opened a new, top notch spa. We encourage hikers to do the Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Road Trail hike (see AllTrails), which will put you on top of the cliff you look at from the home's back deck - with binoculars or even the zoom on your iPhone, you can even find the house from the peak of Castle Rock. Enjoy!
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10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Great Mountain Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice, spacious, new clean cabin across the highway from Purgatory ski resort. Definitely would need 4WD or AWD in winter. Summer access is no problem in sedan. Very beautiful serene setting.
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a fantastic location. Well stocked. We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a fantastic location. Well stocked. We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Charaka D.

Peace and quiet with a million dollar view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The homes on Lake Purgatory Dr are some of the nicest views in Colorado. The team at VRC consistently delivers a high quality home.
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10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Perfect for two families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our two families had a great time. Two king bedrooms for the parents and a bunk room for all the kids. House was really nice and clean. Loved the location and setup - a bit off the beaten path, some outdoor space for kids to play in the snow, and great mountain views from inside the house. Nice wood fireplace. Would like a better setup for storing skis and boots overnight (eg access to garage). Driving to the house does require 4wd/Awd. Great place and setup for us. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Beautiful home in Lake Purgatory!

Beautiful, new home! Very clean. The kitchen had everything you need and was incredibly organized. Loved it! Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gena c.

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

Wonderful!

This property is well kept and very comfortable. It had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the views! It made a wonderful Family Thanksgiving!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Rock Castle Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic private home in Durango area. This is a beautiful new home that has two wonderful decks to enjoy nature. Comfortable beds and great bathrooms/showers. It is not stocked like some condominiums, so be aware you will need everything but the basic linens, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. We had a fantastic stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Wonderful getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful house! Spacious, comfortable, a wonderful place to relax!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

June in the San Juan National Forest

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home in secluded area about half way between Durango and Silverton CO. Upstairs and downstairs master suites is perfect for two couples. Excellent and easy experience with rental company.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert E., Gilbert, AZ

Awesome home in the woods!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time staying at this property. This is our 4th rental in the Durango area and definitely our favorite. We stayed here for 2 weeks and had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well stocked. Beds were very comfortable. Everything functioned properly. Very Clean.We had one very small issue with the TV midway through our stay and the property management company was very responsive and help us resolve it quickly.We even had some deer visitors!

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Fayetteville, USA

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

Beautiful home!

We truly loved the home. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen. Our favorite unique spot was the upstairs covered deck with fireplace. Very comfortable bedrooms. Beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Great retreat to relax

Great location in secluded pines and mountains of Durango!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D.

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

Summer time mountain retreat

The home was perfect! Very comfortable and well appointed. We had a very relaxing time and a nice break from the Texas heat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

As described... but better

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at a lot of vacation rentals... this was one of the best. We loved the layout of the property, the quality finishings, the lighting (dimmer switches) and the several seating areas. The beds were comfortable. The home was very well appointed and stocked with all the necessities. This is one of those amazing places that you don't want to leave. My only recommendation is to communicate that the owners request that guests remove shoes... which is totally understandable given the immaculate condition of the property! Just would have been good to know as we would have brought "house footwear". We look forward to returning!

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Amazing home!

Beautiful property that was as advertised. We come to Durango each Presidents Day weekend for a ski trip and this house was so convenient. Homey and easy with so many amenities! Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Pattie R.

Durango2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, cabin was good. Supplies were good, cabin furnished well. These are my recommendations that will make the cabin better: 1) put a TV in the Master Bdrm and on upper deck patio - there is only one TV in the entire cabin 2) better patio furniture - you can't really relax on either deck because furniture is not comfortable. Keith is great! We've rented from him 3 times and each time extremely responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Exceeded our every expectation

Unbelievable scenery, gorgeous home that feels brand new, (fully furnished.) A+++
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA W.

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

Beautiful Getaway

Gorgeous views! Very clean, great appliances for preparing meals at home. Great location between Durango and Silverton for easy access to both.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L., Mckinney, Tx

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

Wonderful property!

We spent a week at this property and was perfect for our family (4 adults, 3 children). Most of our activities were around Purgatory and north throughout the week which was way better than staying near Durango. The property was extremely clean and very well stocked. As a cabin owner of a rental property in another state, I had several takeaways to improve my property. Everything was perfect from the comfort to the views. The road in is a little off the beaten path , but the peace and quiet, along with the views, is well worth it. I wouldn’t think twice about booking this property if in the area in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Very comfortable house

We had a great visit with family fireplace very nice 😜♥️Virus cut our visit short slopes and restaurants closed teens read to go home ! Lovely cabin in Forrest !!! Could have stayed a month ♥️♥️♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

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Hosted by Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

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