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Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated

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1 - 1
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8149.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪131 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated

Our Black Bear townhome (Unit 59) is located directly across from Purgatory Resort and is a perfect basecamp for your vacation no matter the season. The townhome features 3 bedrooms (all with TVs) and 2.5 bathrooms with a ping pong table in the garage. The gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances includes a bar with seating and opens to the main living space and dining area. Enjoy great views of Engineer Mountain and the ski slopes from either deck.

The townhome home is part of the resort so you have access to free on-demand shuttle service to Purgatory Ski Resort but since it is across the highway you have the privacy and additional space a townhome affords (it’s part of a duplex). At 8,900 feet of elevation, the home is a gateway to an amazing winter playground and also serves as the perfect summer retreat, with a million acres of national forest land at your doorstep offering all your favorite mountain activities. It’s only a 2 minute walk to Twilight Lake for fishing and paddle boarding and as well as Purgatory Flats Trailhead, one of the most scenic hikes in the San Juan Mountains. Horseback riding, jeep trails, an alpine slide, epic mountain biking and the Purgatory Inferno Mountain Coaster are all less than 5 minutes from the home.

Bed Configuration:

Master Bedroom - King Bed with TV and Ensuite Bath (2nd Floor)
2nd Bedroom - Queen & Bunk Bed with TV (Single over Single) (2nd Floor)
3rd Bedroom - Twin over Double bunk bed with TV (Single over Double) (2nd Floor)

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

The 4% resort fee included in the quote is the required resort fee that must be charged and does not allow access to the Durango Mountain Club. For an additional (and optional) 4% resort fee, you will have access to the Durango Mountain Club which includes an outdoor heated pool with slide, outdoor hot tub and workout facility. When booking, just advise if you would like us to add the additional 4% resort fee.

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.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

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
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English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake of the Pines and Animas River. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking and hunting.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 41 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 94 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 31 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Townhome - Great Views - Ping Pong - Professionally Decorated located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 91 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Great location

Clean,convenient, comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pieter L.

Comfortable property in picturesque surroundings

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: Nicely decorated property in picturesque location. Within walking distance of ski resort. Attentive and friendly hosts. Highly recommended for a comfortable and relaxing experience.

10/10 Excellent

lynelle b.

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

Loved the property!

Great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mcalester, OK

Black Bear 59

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: Winter wonderland
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10/10 Excellent

Mimi B.

Cozy and convenient!

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 our stay at Black Bear 59! The townhome is super cozy and VERY convenient to the resort. The best part is that the on-demand shuttle arrives in minutes and picks you up/drops you off at your front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Very nice place!

Easy check in, property was clean and well stocked with supplies to start off with. Close to purgatory ski resort. The on call shuttle service was very convenient for getting back and forth to the ski lifts. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

3 Bedroom Condo for family fun

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 thoroughly enjoyed being across the street from Purgatory with the bus picking us up at our door. Condo has very nice amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy H., Fort Worth TX

Clean and Adorable Townhome

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 can't say enough good things about this townhome. It was extremely clean, had a well stocked kitchen, plenty of dishes and cookware and was right across the street from Purgatory with great views. The rental company communicated clearly and often. It was perfect for my family and we would come back in a heartbeat. Wonderful time was had by all!
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10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Perfect Spring Break Ski Trip

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 condo was the perfect location for a week long stay while skiing and other winter activities at Purgatory ski resort. The condo has everything you would ever want and was very well maintained. When we arrived it was well stocked and very clean. We have stayed at numerous slope side condos at Purgatory and this one is our new favorite. The rental company is by far the easiest we have ever worked with and makes sure that you are totally satisfied with your stay. We will definitely be using the Durango Vacation Rental Collective again when we return to Purgatory.
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10/10 Excellent

Shantel R.

Beautiful Mountain Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This townhome was clean and beautifully decorated. It even had lovely amenities like shampoo, conditioner and spa soap. We’ve stayed at many townhomes in this area and this is by far the nicest one! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Our favorite!

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 have used premier vacation rentals several times and will keep going back. The condo at black bear is perfect for us- spacious, well stocked, super comfortable, and getting to the ski slopes couldn't be more convenient using the shuttle bus. We love purgatory, we come up 2 or 3 times during the winter, and always look forward to the stay!
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2/10 Terrible

A guest from Houston, TX

Good location but needs work

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than 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 condo is dated, dirty and needs attention. I was very disappointed in the filthy carpeting in all of the house and the lack of cleanliness in all of the rooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry R., Albuquerque, NM

Quiet and Inviting with Everything We Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great experience! This townhome is clean and well-stocked. We had a small problem with a malfunctioning appliance upon check-in, and the management company quickly resolved the issue, beyond our expectations. The location was perfect - close enough to walk to the ski area and trails, yet quiet and removed from the bustle of the resort. The beds were comfortable and the living area was inviting. We made good use of the well-stocked kitchen, enjoyed movies and board games, skied, hiked, and relaxed. Perfect for our family of four!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Woodhull

Awesome Mountain Condo

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 condo is beautiful and looked exactly as expected. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3 separate outdoor spaces (patios). Even though we were there for a week (5 of us), enough supplies were left for us that we didn't even have to purchase paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, dish soap, dishwasher liquid, laundry detergent and dryer sheets - unbelievable! Condo is just across the street from Purgatory Resort so we enjoyed the pool, ski lift, slide, and coaster over there a couple days. Rode the train and went whitewater rafting - had a blast - condo was perfect for our needs and booking was effortless with Premier Vacation Rentals Group!! Highly recommend them and this condo!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

A lovely, quiet place to stay when visiting Purgatory 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: We had no significant issues with our stay. The refrigerator doors do not close without pushing hard and there is an alarm that goes off after just a few seconds. You would think this wasn't enough of a deal to write a review about, but after a couple of days the beeping starts to get annoying. We were not able to locate the trash dumpster and it wasn't where it was on previous stays. Fortunately we weren't there long enough to overfill the trash can in the garage. No issues to subtract a star from an otherwise 5-star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rachel R.

Thanks for a Great Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for the Iron Horse Classic Bike Ride that my husband did. It was a great location for the ride because we were right in the middle of the course between Durango and Silverton. There is not much going on or many places to eat near the resort so we had to drive back and forth between the townhome and Durango quite a bit. It's about a 30 minute drive and it beautiful so it wasn't bad, just something we had to plan for. The house was in very nice condition and we had everything we needed! The 3rd loft style bedroom is very small and probably best suited for kids although we did put two adults in there. Leading up to our stay the number of peaoplencimjng with us changed and we needed a smaller place than what we originally booked. Keith was great to work with, very responsive and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Loved it!

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: We visit Telluride every summer. This year, we decided to check out Purgatory, for 4 nights, and then drove to Telluride for a week. The home in Purgatory (black bear 59) was wonderful! It made our trip so much more fun and different this year. We enjoyed riding the mountain roller coaster at the resort and the scenic chair lift ride. Every night, we strolled down to the lake, which is very close. The deck was heavenly and we saw many hummingbirds. It's more affordable than Telluride, too. Very peaceful environment. Wonderful hiking and my husband enjoyed fly fishing, too. Our contact, Keith, was very responsive and helpful from the moment we booked. 5 stars with the exception of very dirty ceiling fan blades (my pet peeve with rentals). Overall, the home was very clean and we enjoyed our stay. We hope to return next year. Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Amanda J.

Great location!

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: Our family had a great time staying in this condo. The location was perfect for getting to the slopes. The condo was clean and well stocked. The internet was out for 4 of the 5 days we were there but that wasn’t the fault of those managing the rental, the entire complex was out. The microwave could stand to be replaced as you had to hold the door closed to get it to work. But other then that, it was well maintained. A piece of information not included in the rental info was that you are o my allowed 2 cars. One in the garage and one in the driveway. Any additional cars must be left at the overflow parking lot for the resort. There isn’t any on property extra parking spaces. Not a deal breaker, but we had 3 families with 3 cars. And while we were not happy about having to leave a car unattended in the overflow lot, it all turned out ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa G., Covington, Louisiana

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The House is in Purgatory

The house is nice. It is located in Purgatory which is in between Silverton and Durango. It’s about 30 mins from Durango. The house is in a very desolate area. We did not go during snow season so there wasn’t much to do close to the house. The check in process was very easy and our GPS took us directly to the property from Montrose Airport. Also if you’re driving to the property from Montrose you’ll drive through Red Mountain Pass and while it’s a beautiful drive, you’re butthole will be puckered from fear lol. The house wasn’t as clean as I had hoped for. They’re were chips on the floor when we arrived, empty Bud Light bottle on the patio. The patio was also very dirty with dirt and bird crap and the patio furniture cushions has definitely seen their better days. Some of the cushions were even missing. But the real issue was when I pulled back the covers in the masters bed there was a ring. Looked like a wedding ring and there was hair on the sheets. We had to completely strip the bed and search for more sheets. Overall the house served the purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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6/10 Okay

Lauren C., Oklahoma City

Easy Mountain Access

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at Black Bear 59 for a week to ski with our family of 5. Condo has beautiful views and the free shuttle pick up / drop off to the resort was quick and easy for us. We used the grill, and kitchen had all the resources needed for cooking. Internet was painfully slow, our kids missed school for a week while skiing, and needed to turn in a few assignments electronically. The wifi was not ever strong enough for my kids to access the needed materials or send communication to their teachers, we ended up using our personal hotspots for this instead. TV was also painfully slow. Watched a couple of movies in the evening, and buffering was an issue. My husband had to update the downstairs TV in order to access the basic cable channels to watch the Super Bowl. Pet hair was an issue too. We love animals and do not have a problem with rentals being pet friendly. However, pet hair was absolutely everywhere. 1 of my kiddos and I do have certain allergies to pet hair and were coughing, wheezing & sneezing all week. I ended up getting allergy medicine for us, which helped. The blankets provided had hair all over them, and we could not sit on the floor due to the hair. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean, but it felt like everywhere else had not been properly vacuumed or dusted - due to the quantity of pet hair we experienced. Like I mentioned, we love animals but if allergies are an issue, I would consider looking elsewhere to stay. Other than the wifi and issues with pet-allergies, we loved our time at Purgatory and the condo suited our family nicely.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Wonderful experience

Beautiful townhome, excellent location, great communication with owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Mike S., Ft Worth TX

Black Bear #59

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: Party of 5 adults and 3 kids. Living, Dining, and Kitchen very small areas. Bedrooms and baths very nice however master mattress is in need of replacing. One bunk bed does not have ladder and has an opening where a child could fall through to downstairs. Be aware if you bring two cars one must be in garage at all times, no parking on street so you wont be able to use ping pong table. CONSTRUCTION right on top of driveway. Kitchen appliances need repair - I would say cooktop is hazard based on gas flames shooting. Built in microwave not working so another one is on countertop taking up limited space. Loved having washer/dryer, loved location, Need to go to Durango for walmart or grocery store, dr places to dine. Balconys were nice

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

It was wonderful and we had a fantastic time! The shuttle to the ski resort was so convenient also

Very easy and such a great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Wonderful 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: Beautiful townhouse! We stayed with our friends and kids for a fun weekend and took the kids to the play express. The house had everything we needed plus so many fun things for the kids. It was clean and beautifully decorated. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Beautiful Property

Property was even better than pictures. It was beautiful, clean and more than we expected. The kids loved the ping pong table in the garage and my 4 year old granddaughter found legos in the closet that kept her busy all weekend. View of the mountain from master bedroom was stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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