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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪89 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 ski vacation home is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Electra Lake and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Cliffs at Tamarron.
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What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 1 min walk
  • Electra Lake - 13 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive
  • Telluride Historic District - 95 min drive
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 95 min drive

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 35 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬8 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.

The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit

Our 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,300 sq. ft. luxury home is absolutely breathtaking! Perched high above the valley floor and just a short walk to the slopes, it has unobstructed views of the nearly 14,000 foot peaks of the Needles Mountains, the signature range that inspired Jean Claude Killy to describe Purgatory as “the most beautiful scenery this side of the Italian Alps."

Inside the home you will find a 1,200 square foot master retreat on the lower level that includes incredible views of the Needles Mountains from the King bed, two person Jacuzzi tub and shower. The master retreat also includes a two-sided gas fireplace between the bedroom and the Jacuzzi tub, “RO” water, “instant-hot” water, sink and refrigerator. The adjacent bedroom features a queen pull out sofa and work desk. The dressing /vanity area has heated floors and the walk in closet and laundry is the size of the garage bay above. The entry level of the home has two bedrooms (Queen Bed in one and Bunk Beds in the other (single over single) and a full bath (Japanese soaker tub).

The main level offers an enviable gourmet Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and amazing mountain views. The massive wood burning stone fireplace (firewood provided) extends 25’ to the spectacular structural beams and honed tongue and grove wood ceiling (illuminated for night ambiance). Perfect for entertaining, the great room, dining room and kitchen are all open to a wall of windows and spacious deck to enjoy the amazing alpenglow when the sun hits the peaks of the Needles range. There is a private deck on each of three floors of this incredible home and the deck off the Main Living Space features a BBQ Grill and gas firepit. Take the spiral stair case up to the extraordinary loft which is the 2nd living space which includes a full bathroom, full bar (wine cooler, refrigerator, and dishwasher), TV and a game/ puzzle table and sleeping space.

Bed Configuration:
Master - King (Basement Floor)
2nd Bedroom - Queen Pull Out Sofa (Basement Floor) - access thru the Master
3rd Bedroom - Queen (Second Floor)
4th Bedroom - Bunk Bed (Single over Single) (Second Floor)
5th Bedroom - King, Third Floor (Adjacent to the Main Living Space)
6th Sleeping area - Separate space in Loft, Bunk Bed (Single over Double) and Trundle bed (2 Twins)

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.

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, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this vacation home, which also features a sauna.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

General

  • Unit size: 4300 sq ft (399 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 not allowed

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
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

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The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday get away
Beautiful house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect views
The listing didn’t even put the house to justice. The house was amazing, clean, inviting and just awesome. The views at this house were breathtaking. Would stay again if we make it up to this area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful site
I think the house is beautiful and the views are beautiful! I feel that when you book management should give an instruction packet to tell how garbage is picked up ect! How some of the extras are to work or at least make sure they work before guest arrive! Like the sauna! And property management should look at site before renting to make sure employees are doing or fixing exactly what needs done properly! The facility is worth the stay, just need a little more communication for the amount you pay to stay! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane T., Tucson Az

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Property
The mountain views are amazing and this home has everything you could want or need for a perfect holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Great Stay with Fantastic Views
Overall the home's location and views were fantastic. We were somewhat disappointed with the cleanliness of the floors and the home overall feeling worn. We ran into a number of issues including the microwave not working, the second floor shower was inoperable, the grill had not been cleaned, floor mats in the master bath were dirty, etc. Besides these details we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna M., Little Rock

So great, yet…
Unique multi-layer layout with fabulous views. House was comfortable and met our needs, but… Parts were great-spa tub, sauna, heated floor, fire burning fireplace, loft, balconies. Parts were also not great-minor annoying broken parts here and there, nasty vent hood, junky pantry and garage, shabby LR furniture. With a little more care it could be so much more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient for skiing
Beautiful property close to the slopes! If you are not in the mountains to ski, this may not be the property for you just due to the access to dining, shopping, etc. But if you are looking to ski Purgatory, this location is fabulous! Beautiful home, Stunning views and very attentative property management. However the stairs are no joke: if you have someone in your group who is not fully able to handle stairs, this may not be the property for you. But it was great for us! We Will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
We had a large group stay and it slept everyone comfortably. Beautiful place and great location. We did have some trouble getting up the icy driveway in our rental vans.. they provided salt which helped, the kitchen counters wasn’t very clean, (we gave them a good cleaning upon arrival) Over all the house was clean and neat. There is a lot of stairs (the elevator was locked) so if you have knee problems just a warning that this may not be for you. We had some minor issues. The kitchen filtered water was very slow (like the filter needed changed) and the faucet hot water took 25- 30 mins to get hot enough to do dishes, the Dryer wouldn’t dry clothes very well (again just needed a deep vent cleaning) and the jacuzzi tub felt a little dirty.. we only uses it once so no deal breaker there! We Loved loved the master suite. It had lots of privacy and we enjoyed the sauna and steam shower. (I have trouble breathing high altitude so we used the steam shower every day)! We would definitely stay here again. You can’t beat the views and the convenience of getting to the slopes!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Steven O.

Outdated beauty
I’ve been to this property 4 times. Over all it is a good experience. There are just a few inconveniences that I would like to address. First, the hot water was not working due to the propane company not being able to service the tank. I understand it was due to weather but still annoying to be forced to take a cold shower. Second, the dry sauna has been out of service every time I’ve ever been to this property. It would be nice if this can be fixed and usable. And finally, it would be nice if the overall property could be spruced up. The first time I visited the property was in 2013 and even though it is still a nice house, it seems like it hasn’t changed much since then. Same bed spreads, curtains, etc…
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie J., Denver, USA

Neglected castle
We really want to love this property and hope that the owners and property managers put the necessary love, money, and time into making it shine again. Check in was smooth but upon entering we realized we were told incorrect information: the main floor is a flight of stairs up and we had someone in a wheelchair. The person who answered our initial, pre booking questions, obviously had never been in the property. There is an elevator but it is broken. The biggest disappointment was that all of the blinds on the main floor, with the mountain views, were broken. The property manager said that maintenance would come the following day to fix them, but they never came at all. The cloth upholstery of the stools, pillows and bedspreads were very dusty and the dishwasher didn't clean the dishes. The window screens allow gnats in, but need to be open as there's no air conditioning in the summer. As mentioned in other reviews, there is a hot water situation- it takes 10 minutes to get hot water on the upper levels and the kitchen sink's hot water doesn't work (on the plus side the shower water pressure is fantastic). The ice machine is broken. The family room speakers are broken. Several light switches are broken. Also the place only has 3 private bedrooms (the queen and bunk bed rooms on the entry level, and the main floor queen). All bathrooms are shared. The basement level master and en suite double/queen is not private (no door to shared master bath and the double/queen entry door is inside the master). There's only parking for 2 small to mid sized vehicles. We felt neglected by the property managers but our friend group was awesome and we had an amazing time regardless. The neglected castle became a sort of a joke and the broken things just became funny. If the place was less expensive it would all be acceptable, but at nearly $900 per night, we give the place 2 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a beautiful location!
We enjoyed a wonderful week in Durango. The house was perfect and all minor issues/questions were addressed quickly. Views from the three decks were breathtaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Spot
We enjoyed our stay, it was a quiet atmosphere, with easy access to Durango & Silverton. There are a lot of stairs in this house, so be prepared. The master bedroom is two flights down from the main living area. Also it took a while to get hot water to the bathroom, but if you turn on the shower, it speeds up the process. Overall we enjoyed our vacation time in this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
This place has everything you could want for a quiet vacation on the mountain. The view is breathtaking! Perfect for a family getaway or a vacation with friends. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home and Experience
Our family spent a week at the Cantilever Lodge. We had a wonderful time and experience. Would absolutely recommend this property for you and your family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expansive home
Great home. Plenty of room. We had 8 adults and 4 teens. Beautiful views. There are 4 levels. For those looking at this property, one needs to be able to walk steps. The elevator was locked. We had no problems. Great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyne R., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home!! Fabulous views!
It was a easy process the management company was phenomenal, wonderful to work with. We had a blast’n
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

alexis b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a beautiful home and beautiful area, view and weather.
The only problem was the washing machine leaking. Everything else was wonderful. The host was quick to respond and sned maintenance when needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clyde G., Temple, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Everything went very smoothly and was everything the property was advertised for. Great location. Great scenery. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to hang out on the mountain!
The house was clean and as described. We enjoyed our time there with family and would rent the house again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We loved our time in Purgatory. Our group was very comfortable and the property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!
A large group of our friends rented this property to stay at while we explored Colorado via motorcycle. The place was great except that one of the queen bedrooms is strangely located within the master suite, offering zero privacy for sleeping or using the bathroom. Luckily one couple had cancelled and we were able to make do with the remaining bedrooms. That strange configuration should be made more clear. Other than that, it’s a lovely house and we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to slopes with wonderful views!
This place is definitely one of a kind with great architecture and views! Great for large families and close to the slopes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking
Awesome property! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski vacation!
The house was great with plenty of room for our group of 4 adults and 6 kids. Very clean and great location to the slopes. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stelian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
We enjoyed this place very much. The house was great and the view spectacular. We treasure the memories we made there with our friends and family. The only small inconvenience was the fact that the hot water takes several minutes to reach to the top floor when run for the first time in the mornings. Also, locking the doors from inside takes a drop of craftiness: you need a thin piece of metal (like a wire hanger) to insert and press in the small hole.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020