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Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by tall trees and a view of a lake.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a forested area and a lake.
A deck with wooden furniture, including a sofa and chairs, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Durango

Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 2 min drive - 1.5 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 - 35 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Gourmet - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the property and the beautiful views. We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, Comfortable & Clean

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: A perfect home for large groups. Well equipped kitchen for cooking for large parties. Plenty of space to spread out and relax as well as areas for gathering together.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We love hearing the kitchen worked well for cooking for your whole crew, and that everyone found both room to spread out and great spots to gather together. That balance is what makes this home so special for big groups. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was awesome. Great location. The only negative I have was access to the lake and then when we did get to it someone told us we were not aloud to fish there . After we had bought fishing permits for the weekend. The host was great and easy to contact. I would recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group. We are so glad to hear that you had an amazing stay, and thought the property was awesome with a great location. Yes, the Columbine Lake is only for looks. No fishing and no watercraft are allowed on the lake. We look forward to having you stay with Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location for Durango and Purgatory activities!!

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 home is nestled in the trees, providing beautiful scenery of the nearby private lake. Property was clean and plenty spacious for two families to share. Meet all our needs and provided comfortable accommodations for our summer vacay!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful setting among the trees and the beautiful views of the nearby private lake. It's great to know the home was clean, spacious, and provided everything your two families needed for a comfortable summer vacation. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear everything was great during your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped home with great beds, lots of room and a cozy fireplace. Great location to Purgatory, the Nugget Bar, gourmet grocery and hot springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the well-equipped home, comfortable beds, and the cozy fireplace. It’s great to hear the location was perfect for visiting Purgatory, the Nugget Bar, the gourmet grocery, and the hot springs. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2025
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group, and are so glad to hear that you had a good stay and found the property to be very nice. We look forward to having you stay with Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip Getaway

Great place and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear the space worked well for everyone. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time. We were just minutes away from the mountain where skied everyday. Great place to stay for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway for the whole fam!

We stayed here for our wedding with all our family and really enjoyed this property. It was big enough for all of us and we even got to see some wildlife!! Great communication with the owners and easy/enjoyable/quite stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your family and are glad you had an enjoyable time for the wedding festivities. We look forward to having you stay with Durango Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Mountain Views

Our family of 10 had a great time! Plenty of room, good kitchen and outdoor grilling facilities, and wonderful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your review! We're so glad your family of 10 had a great time and that the spacious accommodations, kitchen, and outdoor grilling facilities met your needs. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the location as well. We hope to welcome you all back for another great stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Secluded spot

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: Had a great time and the rental met all our expectations
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective, and that the home met all your expectations. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a group

Great house with a beautiful view. Great for a big group. Plenty of bedrooms and a huge kitchen. Great deck. Close to Purgatory.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

VERY GOOD

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: NICE
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent 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: Fantastic. The home is clearly well cared for. The views are spectacular from every window in the house. VRC had the house spotless when we arrived.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thanks so much for the great review, Clayton! We'd love to have you back to enjoy those views anytime! -Mackey
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spacious and magical

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: Great place! Well appointed and armed with lots of sleeping options. Functional kitchen to make a large meal in. Shockingly close to purgatory.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Winter Wonderland near Purgatory Ski Resort

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: Outstanding, No issues at all. Rental company's support before during and after stay was professional to say the least. Cannot wait to return next year for skiing and tubing. Amazing views in all directions.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A heavenly stay!

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 week stay here was absolutely wonderful! The house had so much room for the 4 of us. (We could of had even more friends to come and enjoy!) Sitting outside on one of the many porches gave us a gorgeous sunrise over the mountains. The house was in a perfect location to go and see many sites and do many activities. We hated to leave!!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Mountain 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: This was the perfect home for our family of 13! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook with. The rooms are spacious and cozy. There are multiple decks to enjoy the stunning view. The location is perfect, as it is in between Durango and Silverton! The customer service was outstanding! This was our favorite family vacation location so far!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A vacation we've always dreamed of.... happened at Beaver Circle

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 cannot say enough good things about our experience, the outstanding communication, instructions, and help, when needed. This home was the perfect place for our family to gather for a winter wonderland vacation. We found the home to be spacious, well stocked, and very cozy, with plenty of windows to watch, as the snow just kept coming. Durango is charming, and the skiing was fabulous... even for a few of us beginners. We cannot wait to visit again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Ski Week

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: Had a wonderful week with the family! The location of the beautiful house was perfect for skiing (less than a mile from the ski resort) and close to snowmobiling and hot springs resorts and a short drive to Durango for groceries. The property management company was quick to respond with the few requests we had. Enjoyed The Nugget Bar which was right down the street and pizza from Olde Schoolhouse. Would recommend this property to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful week with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic time at the beautiful house and that its location was perfect for your skiing adventures, as well as for exploring snowmobiling, hot springs resorts, and nearby amenities in Durango. We're delighted that Vacation Rental Collective was responsive to your requests, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay. It's great to hear that you enjoyed The Nugget Bar and pizza from Olde Schoolhouse nearby. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your kind words. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 house was lovely! We had 14 people and it accommodated us very well. A separate apartment with 2 bedrooms, a living area and a kitchen were great for my son and DIL and their 3 little kids. Everybody else was on the 2nd and 3rd stories. Lots of outside seating with a gorgeous view of Columbine Lake. The kitchen was very well stocked. I wanted to cook for all my people and took a hand mixer and small food processor, but they had everything! We would definitely rent this house again if we returned to that area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

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: Wonderful place =equals= Wonderful Vacation. This is one of the best, if not the best place we have stayed at. You can trust what you see on the VRC website. The house and the location are exactly what you see and more. The house was very clean and it had everything we needed for our stay. Let me say, the view of the mountains are just Fantastic. The location made it so easy to get around to everything from shopping and all the fun things the area offers. There is something all ages. We found our day trips to Mesa Verde, Chimney Rock, Canyon of the Ancients and the Durango /Silverton Train easy to get to. We are planning to go back and bring more of the family. It is worth an encore. Again, just wonderful!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Inside fine/outside construction zone

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the house was nice and spacious. Outside seem to be a construction zone. There was a piece of machinery and what seemed to be an unfinished front entrance when we arrived. In addition, the sewage pit was uncovered with an associated odor. This meant that we couldn’t open the windows in our bedroom, which faced the sewage pit, because the smell would come into the house. As the inside met the needs of our large group we just kept the windows closed. Toward the end of the trip when I mentioned to vacation Rental collective the sewage smell and unfinished construction, they were very nice but seemed surprised. They said they would talk to the owners. This made me feel like nobody had checked in on the house they were renting to us before we got there, or all of this would’ve been quite obvious to them
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the home itself was spacious and worked well for your group, but we’re truly sorry about the issues outside that affected your stay. The septic work outside took longer then excpected but was completed in September 2025. Your experience helps us ensure this property is better prepared for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful week in Durango

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: First of all, the property was beautiful inside and out! The home truly felt like home. The views from the deck were beautiful with the lake below and the mountains in the distance. Watching the sunrise each morning was a must. The bedrooms were just so peaceful. The beds were comfortable and the bedding a good quality. I especially enjoyed watching the sunrise from the master bed on the mornings I didn’t make it down to the deck for a cup of coffee first! I also liked the private deck off the master bedroom. A perfect place for a quiet time. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. A drawer of spices in addition to a good amount of other baking needs. Plus the little things like foils and wraps and baggies. Well done!And then there is the location. Easy to get to from the main road into Durango and just down the road from the Purgatory Ski Resort. We found plenty to do! The ski resort has fun summer activities- scenic chair lift rides, alpine slides, and a roller coaster. Horseback riding just down the road, razor rentals in Silverton, plus live music and FANTASTIC food at the James Ranch. Of course great hikes all around and ALWAYS shopping in Durango. With all of the positives I mentioned above, I still haven’t mentioned one of the biggest - the weather! Coming from the South in July to a beautiful home with amazing views AND cool mornings and evenings AND low humidity is just a dream come true. I didn’t want to leave. The staff at VRC was fantastic to work with. They were very quick to respond to my messages and very friendly when I spoke to them. I would recommend VRC and most definitely, this lovely home when planning your next vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. We hope to host you again in the future!
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