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Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area

Holiday home in Durango with kitchen and patio

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Great Room and Dining
Covered Front Deck
Exterior Elevation Looking North
Front Aerial View
Front Covered Deck with Ski Chair Swing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Purgatory Resort
  • Place, Lake of the Pines
  • Place, Cliffs at Tamarron
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area

Our 1,500 sq ft, 2 bedroom (queen beds), 2 bath, custom home was built in 2007 and offers the most privacy and seclusion of any property near Purgatory Ski Area as it sits on 132 acres, yet is less than 2 miles from the ski resort, and 25 miles from downtown Durango.

The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances. The main living space and master bedroom feature 55 inch flat screen TV's with 5.1 surround sound. The leather couch in the main living space converts to an incredibly comfortable and supportive queen bed. The large covered porch is a great place for lounging and watching the sun disappear over the mountains in the evening. The house is surrounded front and back with Colorado Rocky Mountain Wildflowers.

The property boarders the Weminuche National Forest to the North and East, which is the largest and most unused wilderness area in North America. There are numerous lakes and ponds on the property, and a road to higher elevations where the views of the surrounding mountains and lakes are spectacular.

If you bring your dog, it will have a great time chasing wildlife and playing in the forest.

If you need more space, we have a 3 Bedroom 3 bath on the property about 1/4 mile from this house.

A 4WD/AWD with snow rated tires is required November through March. If you plan to drive a vehicle not so equipped, please book elsewhere. Although the roads are extremely well maintained, we want to ensure our neighbors are not adversely impacted by our guests who may not regularly drive on snow packed roads.

We love dogs, as long as they are well behaved, and get along with people and other dogs. Sky runs free on the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Must be house broken & kenneled if left home alone
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vehicles must have 4WD/AWD with good tires during winter (Dec-March)

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rico Town Hall and Silverton Railroad Depot are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Pines - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Electra Lake - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 49 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 50 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 40 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Powder House - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dante's - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Purgatory Resort and within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas River and Lake of the Pines. Electra Lake and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal setting if you are accompanied by canine companions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Cheryl M.

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

Amazing Place

Great place! We will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Total awesomeness. Serene, tranquil, fully equipped, excellent directions, beautiful place & setting. Nice location for skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

Lovely property!

We greatly enjoyed our short stay! The property is beautiful and the house is clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Napalonia H., Albuquerque, NM, USA

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

Great cabin getaway!

Had another great time at this cabin with my family and dogs. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Awesome time!

Very nice peaceful property a stone's throw from Purgatory skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summit D.

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

Beautiful Escape

Definitely a good idea to have 4x4 or chains! But worth the effort! The beauty of the land radiates throughout the building. Incredible craftsmanship and detail! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa d.

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

Perfect Alpine getaway

Cozy accommodations. Thank you for the hospitality. We all enjoyed our stay. Thank you for the quick response to all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Property as listed

We used this as a base for a 7 day stay in the area. Beautiful setting. Peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

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

Feels like coming home

This place is an absolute gem. Close to town but feels completely secluded. Cozy and clean with all the essentials and more. Cannot wait to stay here again. Would recommend without hesitation to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie L.

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

Great house and loved the location

TV was a little hard to figure out since it had to run through the speaker box but other than that no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Austin, Texas

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

Mountain retreat

This is not a mountain "cabin", but rather a well-built home with a welcoming feel and modern appliances. We told Sean, who was a great support to us, that we didn't want to leave because it was just perfect. We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emelia W., Santa Fe, NM

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

Enjoyable

We stayed for nearly a week with our elementary school aged kids and dog. It is a really nice house in a beautiful location and really deserves the multiple 5-star ratings. No issues. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Great location to Purgatory skiing, beautiful surroundings

We stayed here between Christmas and New Years 2016 - great place! The house is in an awesome spot to enjoy Purgatory Mountain. House is secluded, very clean, and everything you need. We always appreciate properties that have some basic items in the pantry (spices, sugar, etc) and this one had it! Would love to come back in the summer and enjoy the lakes and hiking trails. Owners were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G., Dallas, TX

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

Great privacy without being far away!

We loved this house! It was clean and supplied with everything we needed. The layout is perfect and each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Sean is a great host and stopped by to say hi. There was room for our 2 dogs to play in the snow. This house is tucked away where you have privacy but isn't far from anything. Our favorite part is the AWESOME front porch!! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Slice of Heaven.

Sean’s property is absolutely a gem. His efforts to create a green self sustainable lifestyle is very impressive, the fact he openly shares with others, speaks volumes of his kindness. His attention to detail is incredible, the greenhouse was built with wisdom and space for a vast variety of vegetation. The cabins are very well thought out with quality windows, bug screens and solar power. The serenity of being spaced out and immersed in nature is priceless. The views up top overlooking the southern lakes are stunning and his view of Engineer mountain and the northern peaks is phenomenal. My dogs loved being able to explore the property and say hi to sky. One day we hiked from the cabin down to the confluence where the train runs through the purgatory flat trail and back, his property backs up to the gorge that trail runs through. Highly recommended, cleanliness and attention to detail are on display. Thank you Sean!
Surf monkey views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra C.

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

Autumn Getaway

Lovely Property, cabin is as described with everything we needed to enjoy 10 days in the mountains. With a well equipped kitchen we enjoyed cooking in, to a great deck to sit an read, watch wildlife (deer) and BBQ. We walked on the property and enjoyed the view of Electra Lake. A few day Trips to Durango and Ouray/Silverton. Communication with Sean was great, he was very helpful when we wants to add a few days prior to arrival. The instructions and directions given before arrival were clear so we had no issues finding the Cabin. Thank you Sean, we wil see you next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

SKY

Lots of Big Sky to see at this Amazing home. Hiking abounds, on Sean’s beautiful acreage, all the way to the top of his mountain property. Lots of wonderful memories made here. His home has every convenience you need for a comfortable stay! LeeLoo’s misses her BFF sweet SKY! 🐾
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Houston

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

Third Stay on Property

This is our third stay on this amazing property in the last year. As always, we loved every minute. The home is exactly as described and always perfectly clean. Our two labs love walking and exploring and our two boys played in the snow every minute we weren’t skiing. Close proximity to Purgatory and we easily left each morning and parked in the lower lot without issue (even during a crazy busy week on the mountain). Thank you for another great stay! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted N., Tucson, AZ

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

Alone in the woods

What a perfect fall getaway. A secluded cabin in the woods with all the comforts of home. So nice to get up in the middle of the night and your feet land on a warm floor and it's 20 degrees outside. Internet was very slow but it was good to be out of touch for a while. Also a great location if you are a skier.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Dallas, Tx

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

Mountain exploring

We were looking to get away from the craziness of city life to disconnect. This property did not disappoint. Sean was a perfect host and provided tips and suggestions for hikes and mtb rides in the area as well as letting us explore the property. Bring your climbing legs for some amazing mtb fun. Oh, and be sure to check out the sound system; we hooked up our Bose speakers are were blown away by the acoustics!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

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

Private paradise

I’m reluctant to give it 5 stars because I don’t want this place bombarded or reserved the next time we want to stay!! Lol. Excellent property. Excellent management. The pictures do not do it justice. This is a perfect solitude place for couples, a perfect place for families, and a perfect place for just wanting to hang out with friends. We loved it and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Amazing hideaway location!

This was our 3rd stay ( I think ) at this location. Needless to say, we have enjoyed our stays at both of the houses on this property. The host / owner is awesome - and just generally a great guy. Super responsive, friendly, and all that, plus, plus, plus. The places are beautiful, immaculate and fully stocked with everything you might need and then some. if you're clicking around looking for places, stop considering this one or others nearby, just book this one now before it's gone because I'm sure by now Sean has built a list of "faithful" customers are are coming back and will book early ... just like we have.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this house, it’s our 2nd time here. We will rent it again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded cabin close to the Purgatory ski area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sean McCormack

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Sean grew up in the area, skiing every weekend at Purgatory, and graduating from Durango High School before leaving to experience life outside this rural community. After 25 years, he decided to move back to the mountains of Southwest Colorado to be close to family and all of the outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

This area is the Saudi Arabia of solar energy, with plenty of water and lots of trees. It is easy to build a comfortable and highly sustainable life here. All of the houses, barns, and greenhouse were built using wood harvested from the property. The 27' x 110' greenhouse provides fruits and vegetables not only for Sean and Sky, but for a number of other families in the area. Standing dead trees are harvested and provide a backup heat source for all the homes and buildings, with an additional 120 cords of wood harvested for sale, providing a carbon neutral source of heat. The trees are harvested primarily to improve the health of the forest.

What makes this property unique

There is nothing better than cozying up to a real wood fire after a full day of skiing, watching the snow fall during the winter, or lounging on the covered deck and watching the sun disappear over the mountains during the summer. The kids will have a great time exploring the forest, fishing in the nearby creeks or lakes, biking, horseback riding, riding the Alpine Slide and Mountain Coaster at Purgatory, or the many other activities close by.

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