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Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests

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A house with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a bar area, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A two-story cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest and a mountain backdrop.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a bookshelf with books and games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, James Ranch
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Durango

Durango is home to this holiday home. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. The Powerhouse and Durango Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • James Ranch - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 27 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 20 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mineshaft Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Prospector - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$3,180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Bear Lodge – 5-Bedroom Lodge in Durango for up to 10 Guests located?

Situated in Durango, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of James Ranch and Animas River. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 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. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
We enjoyed hosting your group and we certainly hope you can come back again. We truly believe this is a very special location and we love sharing it with other others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home stocked well and close to Durango and the mountains. Turkey greeted us every morning and evening and we had a couple of sightings of deer during our stay. The weather was very hot but the AC worked incredible and kept us Texans quite cool. Only issue we encountered were the beds. They were too hard for our comfort. Overall, we had a wonderful visit to Durango and the home was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
I’m sorry the mattresses were not your preference. We spent a great deal of time selecting the best mattresses we could get an ultimately went with ones that were recommended as the most positively reviewed mattresses in hotels. Everyone has their own preference. We also have mattress pads, which do help a little bit with softness. I will make sure that our cleaners are keeping these on the bed. Unfortunately, this is the first concern we’ve had about the mattresses being too hard in over four years of hosting. I don’t discount your concern at all, and I will make certain that we have good thick quality mattress pads, which will enhance softness on top of the firm mattresses. I certainly hope that you can come back to our property again and we enjoyed hosting you. We love sharing our house with other people as we truly think it is a very special place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our group and the location was convenient to both the mountain and downtown Durango. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip and hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Lovely stay. Property very clean and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great host. We had 10 people and it fit us comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean house with great kitchen. Great location just north of town providing convenient access to Durango, Purgatory and Silverton. Hosts were very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent an amazing time at this lovely home just north of Durango. It was well appointed, clean, and is loaded with amenities to make our stay wonderful. Our hosts provided excellent communication and updates throughout our stay. We had absolutely no issues or complaints and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you again for staying with us. You all were the perfect guests. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Close to Durango close to purgatory. Beautiful drive to silverton.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
I’m so glad that you enjoyed staying at our property. We absolutely love this place and we really enjoy sharing it with others. We can’t be there all the time and it’s too special not to share. Thank you for staying with us and thank you for taking excellent care of our property. Our Cleaner gave you five out of five stars, which is excellent as she is very tough and thorough.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location, great accommodations. Excellent communication. Well stocked pantry- everything we needed for 10 people to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Thank you for your kind review. I hope you can return when we have remodeled the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed at Brian and Michelle’s beautiful home for three weeks, and it truly felt like our home away from home. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had found a special place.Brian and Michelle were fantastic hosts. They were incredibly responsive, and whenever I had a question, they answered right away. It made our stay so easy and enjoyable.We loved starting our mornings with coffee on the front deck, surrounded by the beautiful trees and peaceful setting. The house was stocked with everything we needed, and we especially enjoyed relaxing in the jacuzzi and sauna every day. It was exactly the kind of place where you can slow down, relax, and truly unwind.The location was perfect. We were only about 15 minutes from Durango, yet the house is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by trees. We loved the peacefulness while still being close to everything. One of our favorite parts was hearing and seeing the Durango-Silverton train go by several times throughout the day. It added such a fun and memorable experience to our stay!The home is very spacious and would be wonderful for a larger family or several couples. There was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the house comfortably.We were genuinely sad to leave, but we are already looking forward to coming back! We would absolutely recommend Brian and Michelle’s home to our friends and family. It was the perfect place for us to relax, recharge, and enjoy beautiful Durango.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We really do love this place and it is our home away from home. It is a truly special little hidden gem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing! Communication was so helpful since none of us had been there before. The home was very well stocked for 6 adults and varying children… plenty to do! The home was perfectly located in the middle between the mountains and being downtown! We would absolutely do here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house!

The location of the house was perfect! Right across 550 is James Ranch which is very casual for dinner, and has music Tuesday and Thurs nights. Haviland Lake is about 15 minutes north where we paddled boarded, kayaked, swam and hiked with our dogs. We absolutely loved Durango! Brian was very responsive and a great host. Having the grill was wonderful. The house fit our needs very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break ski trip

We had a wonderful stay here for skiing at spring break. The distance to the mountain was close as well as a couple of restaurants and a grocery store close by if we needed to make a quick run for something. They house was very comfortable and had absolutely everything we needed. Lots of nice extra touches for guests (kids bunk bed room!) We enjoyed the hot tub and pool table and comfy beds! We love the Durango area in all seasons and would definitely stay here again in the future! It’s a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This property has it ALL and is in the perfect location if you are wanting to go to town and ski! The home has the perfect about of privacy for multiple families. Everyone had their own bathroom and space to rest if needed. The hot tub was fun after we skied all day. The property was very nice and clean. The kitchen has everything you need to cook. We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful mini vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a multiple families

Layout was perfect for our group. Multiple families each had their own space. One in the basement, one on the main level master, and my wife and I were connected to the bunk room with a Jack-and-Jill. Kitchen was well stocked and communication with the host was instant. Property is in a quiet neighborhood halfway between Durango and Purgatory. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Durango Home

This house was perfect for our group of ten. There was plenty of space for us and plenty of community spaces as well. The location is great as well. Just a quick trip to downtown Durango. There is a beautiful ranch just minutes away. They serve their grass feed beef and make their own cheese. I would highly recommend visiting the ranch at least once. We went twice :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, excellent location!

This is a fantastic property for any large groups looking for a place to land after an eventful outing! If it’s apres ski, or after hiking around Mesa Verde, this house will satisfy even the pickiest of guests. Large hot tub, sauna, tons of sleeping space, games, books, TRAEGER GRILL, and a professional oven/range in the kitchen will keep anyone happy and occupied (not to mention the numerous smart TVs for those preferring to wind down with a show!). Fruits trees, beautiful landscaping, and so close to the Durango/Silverton train. The host is incredibly responsive, and took care of the one issue we had immediately. Don’t miss this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Durango ski trip

We just checked out of The Bair's Den and couldn't have been happier with our stay. The house was everything and more of what was advertised and exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness and comfort were superb, and the extra niceties made our stay like a home away from home. The kitchen was well stocked and included a nice assortment of cocoa and coffee. The beds were comfortable with great linens and plenty of blankets. We had the unexpected surprise of multiple streaming services (Netflix, Roku, etc.) which was great. Playing pool after a long day of skiing was a great way to spend an evening. The only thing that wasn't mentioned in the ad (but we were informed prior to arrival) was that during winter conditions a 4WD vehicle is required to access the property. I'm looking forward to staying here again - especially after the upcoming renovations. Wonderful stay and trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and for leaving the property in excellent condition. Also, thanks for pointing out the requirement for a 4X4 wasn't on the listing. You are of course correct, I had been concentrating on our Airbnb listing, but have now corrected this on VRBO. Thanks again for staying with us and I hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property and very attentive host!

Overall, we quite enjoyed our stay in Durango. Leading up to it and during our stay the host was very communicative. He let me know up front that there was some construction/updates going on with the property, some of which were not going to be completed before we arrived (paint, some bathroom updates) due to weather. The house was very spacious and well appointed, the hot tub was well enjoyed, and the neighborhood and grounds were great. The only issue we had was there were quite a few cobwebs and such on the outside (mostly gave the ladies pause), exposed electrical wires in one suite (canned light not yet installed) and some electrical outlets in a bathroom did not work due to construction. The owner was very understanding and accommodating when I informed him. I believe this will be an amazing property when they complete the updates, and would definitely consider it when we come back for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
I apologize that they were exposed wires at your visit.. my contractor assured me that this would be fixed before your arrival. This was unacceptable and not up to our standards. All the cobwebs have been removed as a house has now been completely repainted on the outside. I hope the refund helps for the inconvenience. We will ensure a walk-through by our top cleaning staff before guests arrive to avoid the situation in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group - great deck to enjoy meals, roomy bedrooms, close to town but quiet area. Host very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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