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

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A heated pool
A heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Durango, CO
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lake of the Pines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪131 min drive‬

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About the area

Durango

With a stay at this vacation home in Durango, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Purgatory Resort and Animas River. .This vacation home is 26.7 mi (43 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Electra Lake.

What's nearby

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

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1612 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1586-67212

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lynelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property!
Great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Beautiful townhome, excellent location, great communication with owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was easy to find, very quiet and comfortable, short drive into Durango.
Easy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A., Albuquerque, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain retreat
We had a great stay. Very well appointed home. Loved all the cozy blankets. Great area to hike. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot at purg
Great place - perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation condo
The condo was beautiful, and it was a wonderful place to relax! Whether you prefer relaxation or all Durango/Puragtory has to offer, this is the perfect spot! We enjoyed being close to Purgatory to enjoy all the activities, but we loved being in the quiet neighborhood across the highway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+
We had a great week. Loved the pond and playing on the water. Boys enjoyed the ping pong table. Thanks for sharing your home with us! Our favorite things to do were whitewater rafting and jeeping on Imogene Pass & Ophir Pass. Visited Mesa Verde too and were amazed by the cliff dwellings. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Loren D.

Great Location, Nice House - some issues
some furniture (couch & chair) was shabby with large scuffs, tears and scratches. Carpet was old, worn and stained. Too much furniture made it cluttered and hard to walk around the living room and dining area without removing some pieces of furniture to make it more accessible. Temperature control /thermostat module in refrigerator was hanging/dangling down. Too many throw rugs throughout house (not secured) including rugs on top of the carpet making walking and tripping a interesting adjunct to the place. Master bedroom bed was missing Foot Board - which left exposed two large metal hangers/plates for you ankles and shins to catch on. Master bed room closet had two very large trunks stored in the closet - which didn't leave any floor space for shoes or other items or the top shelf which had other household items placed there leaving very little room for anything else. I do have pictures in case anyone is interested in seeing.

10/10 Excellent

heather k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely condo. Everything was just as pictured. We loved the space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa G., Covington, Louisiana

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango adventure
Too brief! Views from porch very nice and comfortable to watch wildlife and mountains. Could not complete bedding laundry, washer small. Otherwise, had everything we needed. Microwave has to be pushed hard to start.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

miranda j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowboard getaway
This is one of my fave rentals I’ve rented. Super cute townhouse with plenty of room, and great views. So loved the venting under cabinets for heating. I really don’t have any complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ski trip
We had a wonderful time the property was perfect for skiing in and out out. Plenty of space and very comfortable for our family trip.

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
December 2020
We had a great stay. The property manager was super helpful and always answered the phone, even when I called to find out what type of coffee pot they had 😂
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

sam b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation and beautiful views!
Very nice trip with nice views, with good sized rooms and bathrooms !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Beautiful property in excellent location just outside of the city of Durango. No air conditioning in these condos and was 100 degrees the day we were there. Master bedroom ceiling fan didn’t work so we had to sleep in guest bedroom. Also note that you need to haul your trash about half a mile away. Really those are just small issues. Beautiful property directly across from Purgatory. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Great Summer Mountain Home!
This was a great place to stay and provided a scenic mountain view from the patio. Very comfortable beds and private garage. We will be back! NOTE: Smokers please read! These mountain homes in this complex do not have Air Conditioning for the summer time. This isn't an issue for comfort in the daytime or night if you're leaving your windows open. However when you smoke on your patio or in the driveway this becomes an issue for non smokers when windows are open. Please be courteous and aware of this situation. Knowing your wind direction is a must so you're not disrupting your neighbors vacations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway
This property is beautiful! We came for a summer getaway from AZ and the cool weather was just what we needed. The location is pretty far outside of Durango so there aren’t a lot of restaurants or grocery stores nearby, plan accordingly. We intentionally didn’t want to be around a lot of people due to covid so it was a perfect stay for us. Beautiful lake nearby with a nice walking path as well as a hiking trail.

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Purgatory
Stayed here with friends after a backpack trip. Great size for group of 6. All the amenities we could ask for after a week of hiking. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Great home and location for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

allyssum s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
I loved it, I only wish that our neighbor’s wouldn’t have allowed their friends to bring their rv and set up a camp across from us. We listened to a generater and felt a bit uneasy about the situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Ryan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
property had not been cleaned beyond clean towels. It had not been vacuumed, not enough wash cloths
Floors had popcorn kernels all over, wash cloths were scarce and were very old. Looked more like cleaning rags. The third “bedroom” had no windows nor a closet which made the room hot and not a “bedroom” at all. The lack of window made it near impossible to sleep in at night without sweating. There was only 1 trash bag in the kitchen. At least one extra trash bag is often a bare minimum with VRBO. Pots and pans were spotted with old food as if they merely rinsed them rather than washed them. Pictures and decor on walls were crooked and tilted. No pride was given to this property at all as well as poor cleaning. So disappointed. Shuttle to and from resort was great and if you can find a cleaner property, the area and location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020