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Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8

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A spacious living room with a large brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and multiple windows offering views of a snowy landscape.
A two-story building with a wooden door, large windows, and a porch with steps leading to the entrance.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a couch, and large windows.
A living room with a large sectional sofa, multiple windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious kitchen with large windows, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Pines
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Electra Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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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 on a lake. 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Electra Lake - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 24 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Animas River - 30 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 44 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Gourmet - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Purgatory Resort and within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas River and Lake of the Pines. Cliffs at Tamarron is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain escape that is quiet and peaceful. Well stocked property with a great location North of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The steep drive to get there is well worth it! The views are great, the house is spacious and clean, and the value was huge! We had a wonderful stay and time at the slopes!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

All positive
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent visit

As describes and very clean. No issues. Well stocked and quiet place to get away after a long day out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking Colorado

The property was very nice and secluded. The stars were amazing! We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
So glad to hear you all had a great time, and you're right, the stars are amazing up there :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Close to ski resort. The house was great! Had everything we needed. They are serious about the 4wheel drive. Would stay here again. Wish we had more time to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review, and letting other travelers know the winter driving requirements are not exaggerated. Hope you can return to enjoy the snow and skiing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Low key

Great place very peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

Our family of 5 just stayed here in March 2016 and the house was perfect. It was the best stocked rental home we've ever been in and the size and access to skiing was great. The hot tub was a nice bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at my cabin and the skiing! Hope to see you and your family again!!! Blithe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

House was great. Location was excellent. In the woods but close to everything. Plenty of room for our group. House was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed

Gorgeous location, private, wooded, appointed perfectly for a vacation, good communication, would rent again. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed the location as much as we do to get away to a mountain vacation. Hope you can return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, roomy, clean, and full of extras for a pleasant and comfortable stay. Blithe was friendly and attentive to any communication and responded quickly. The night sky blew us away. The cabin is conveniently located to many area attractions and trails. Just a short and scenic drive to both Durango and Silverton. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Met some family there and stayed for five days. Had everything we wanted; including a grill and plenty of firewood for bon fires. To simply bring food to the house and have everything else we needed was really great. The area is beautiful, very relaxing. The house is great and very clean; master bedroom is awesome. Thanks you to the host and I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin In The Woods

The cabin is clean and cozy. The kitchen is large and we’ll-equity. It’s in a great location, private, and quiet. The host, Blithe kind and responds quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed the location and your stay!! Hope to see you again. Blithe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time during our stay! Its out of the way so you feel secluded but close enough to everything. I loved that the internet was slow, made everyone connect more. It was the best stocked cabin we have ever stayed at. Tip: Order a pickup order at walmart in durango which is 45 minutes away so you dont have to buy higher priced items elsewhere. This cabin will be our first choice if we return to durango area!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Get Away

This vacation home sits high on the mountain with spacious decks to enjoy the views and cool mountain air. We found the kitchen very well stocked with cooking equipment and plenty of dishes for a large family. The host was one of the best we have had, very helpful and easy to communicate with. Just wished we had seen a bear!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

The cabin was very cozy and felt like a remote location since you are at the back of the neighborhood. It was nice to be able to explore right out of the back door through the forest behind. The house had plenty of items to make our stay comfortable. There was more seating in the family room than the listing showed which was nice. I wish they were less worn out chairs and couches but great that we all had a place to relax and watch movies. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snowboarding Trip

This was a really nice spot to stay if you are looking to snowboard/ski Purg. The house is well equipped with everything you need and plenty of room. They are not kidding about the 4x4 and quality tires though, definitely necessary during the winter months. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enjoyed the winter wonderland.

Beautiful property. Loved the hot tub after a day of skiing, and the kids had a blast taking the zip line and dropping into the snow. Overall a great experience! The only thing I would change is upgrading mattresses and fixing living room seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 Night Stay

We had a great time in Durango. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. There is no A/C so it did get very hot in the house during the day as are stay was in July. It cooled off enough to sleep at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Durango!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Purgatory Stay

The house met our needs. It's in a beautiful area and close to good skiing and other Summer activities. The internet was a bit slow but useable. Other than that great place. Close to some trails. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin

Property overall was good, but could use some minor repairs. While dishes were provided, could use a few more silverware. Other than the things mentioned, all the other amenities was spot on and very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for the information on the property and the review. We will look into the repairs you mentioned. Glad you enjoyed your vacation, and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

Took the family up to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature. House was perfect for our stay. Close enough to town without too much hustle and bustle. Area was beautiful and quiet. House had everything we needed. Didn’t cook at all so can’t comment on how stocked kitchen was but the rest of the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Enjoyed the house and area so much we are returning next month with hopes of seeing the foliage change.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My family and I enjoyed our time for sure.

We really enjoyed our time at blithe’s place. It is a little bit of a drive to get back into Durango, but it’s also a way and very quiet and very pretty. If you’re planning on going to Silverton or Ouray, you’re already almost halfway to Silverton. So that was another benefit from staying a little ways away from Durango. There is a bar and restaurant across the street from where you turn off to go to this place. It’s called, the nugget. Very unique place but we went there a few times as it’s very cool. I highly recommend staying at this place and planning on spending a night or two there. If got a permanent food truck on there that serves great food and also has some very good refreshments.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Great stay!

The cabin was wonderful. Was located between Durango and Silverton. Was easier getting to Durango though. It was just secluded enough for privacy even though there was a home across from it. The home was well stocked and clean. Only had time to enjoy the hot tub once. It was nice although the water was a little green. It was the perfect size for our large family to spread out. The kids especially loved the zip line cord in the back yard. The drive up to the cabin is long but enjoyed going past the lake and looking for wildlife. Can imagine the drive could be difficult in the winter. The owner was very easy to contact and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
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