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Summer memories at Lake Purgatory with fishing in your backyard

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪12 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 (Columbine Lake), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Purgatory Resort and 6 minutes from Animas River. .This vacation home is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Electra Lake.

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 41 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 96 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 36 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Summer memories at Lake Purgatory with fishing in your backyard

Durango, Colorado holds the beauty of a vanished world. It is the most tranquil place mixed with history, recreation, and unerasable memories. Our 2600+ square foot custom home on 20 acres is nestled in the mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Purgatory. The brilliance of Engineer and Spud Mountain can be seen to the North, and to the East the Animas River which flows through the La Plata Mountains.

The home was created by the hands of a master with each window intricately creating a new view of the lake. Giant doors lead you onto a deck where you'll find a hot tub that you can soak in after your daily activities. At night the sky is so black, you'll feel like you're sitting under an umbrella of stars. The night is so peaceful you can hear the fish in the water. You'll be located at an elevation of 9000 feet somewhere in the vicinity of the gods. The interior is very comfortable with all luxurious amenities that will connect you back to the real world. Now that you've found the perfect place to visit, look no further for a place to stay.

You can walk out and fish for rainbow, brook and brown trout in the backyard. We have a boat you can take out to fish the lake. Boat agreement provided. It is a private lake so you won't see many others. Fishing gear available, you must use catch and release hooks. Summer is the busy season in Durango, you can ride the train, hike, bike, bobsled at the ski area across the street, horseback riding, gold panning or rest and read a book. We are 26 miles north of Durango. If you have any questions please feel free to call. Experience Durango, Colorado.
**We do not allow private boats, kayaks, paddle boards, etc to protect the lake from zebra mussels. Please speak to owners about lake needs.
“In the winter, a 4WD/AWD vehicle equipped with snow tires or chains is required in this area, please be prepared.”
Colorado Sales Tax License # 01514172-0000
Keywords: Luxury Custom Home
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marcia

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hunting 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2650 sq ft (246 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit, 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

Create Family Memories Near Durango Mountain Resort
Home 2400sq ft on Lake Purgatory Near Purgatory Ski Area
Magnificent Views and Fishing on Private Lake Purgatory Durango
Winter Home 2400sq ft on Lake Purgatory Near Purgatory Ski Area

Summer memories at Lake Purgatory with fishing in your backyard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, conveniently located setting
Our family had the best time… the views are incredible, and the house is so thoughtfully appointed! We really enjoyed spending time on the deck and soaking in the hot tub after skiing just across the way! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo M., Arlington, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome week end for skiing
The house was bigger and better than we thought, very close to Purgatory ski resort less than 5 min from it, balcony with amazing lake view and Jacuzzi , I recommended 100% and I would like to use it again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
This was our second stay at this beautiful home. We had such a blast playing in the snow and enjoying the views. The house is stocked with everything including extra blankets, pillows, towels, soap in the bathrooms, and fans. The kitchen has more than enough pans, utensils, and dishes. We’ve been to lots of vacation houses and this one continues to sit at the top of our list. Not to mention the host and caretaker are very easy to communicate with. We hope to be back for a third time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Second time staying at this beautiful place, as always the owners and caretaker are there if you need anything.Will def return next year for our ski/snowboarding trip.Thanks again for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Ski Lodge
There was a surplus of dishes, towels, and linens for our 3 family group! The property manager was helpful and available with any questions we had. He was willing to come over to help if needed. The house was clean, plenty big and the perfect location to get some time on the mountain without a long drive up & back. It was super convenient being 5 minutes from the parking lot & made it easy when we had people wanting to go back early. The view was awesome, can’t wait to come back during the summer sometime and see the view without all the snow!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location with beautiful views!
The property was stunning! The house and owners/managers were very accommodating. It was stocked with a lot more than most places we’ve stayed and we couldn’t have asked for a better place for our ski trip! Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., McKinney TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Trip
We had a fantastic time at the prospect. It was perfect for our family and only 5 minutes from the ski resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy C., Doylestown, PA Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for Family Turkey Day !!!!
We were in town visiting our daughter who lives in a small house and needed some extra room for the family and friends. The house was well stocked with everything we need to cook our Turkey dinner. The views and location of the property was amazing. We skied at Purg and did Apres at The Nugget which is so close to the house. The beds were very comfy and the wood burning furnace was very efficient. The hot tub was also relaxing after skiing and hikes in the area. The best part was the amazing views of the lake during morning coffee. We are for sure staying here next time we are in need. We highly recommend you stay here. Can't wait to stay during the summer or spring...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delfina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving week vacation
We stayed at this property just before Thanksgiving. We had a fantastic time. Very spacious home with all the amenities our family needed. Big kitchen with everything we needed to cook our meals. Caretaker Michael was very responsive and helpful. He did a fantastic job decorating the home for Christmas! Location was very private and beautiful. The hot tub was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Sibling Reunion
Very enjoyable. Fishing was great. Loved the peddle boats. There are no kayaks which was a bummer since it was listed on the site. We left ours at home. Saw a lot of wildlife. With having all the siblings there, we celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. The Purgatory Lodge will not be forgotten!!! Thank you so much
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation Home
It’s always hard to leave this beautiful home. It’s our 6th stay in this wonderful location. There is no better place to vacation for our family and friends. The wildlife, lake, views are all unbelievable. There are lots of things to do of course but also just “staying in” provides a lot of interesting things to do and see - fishing in the lake right outside the house, birding, canoeing, grilling and soaking in the hot tub! We can’t wait for our next stay. We have been here in June, July and August and although all have different weather and temps all these times have been great for any activities. Our favorites besides staying in are the Spud Lake Trail, Hermosa Creek fishing, DSNGR ride and Cascade Creek fishing right up the road. Thanks to Marcia, Joe and Mike for excellent hospitality and seamless check in and out - and also caring for the environment here in so many ways…Claudia & Jay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Must Stay!
We enjoyed this house so much! So much to do close by and a great place to just relax! The owners were absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Amazing Stay
This was our 4th time staying at The Purgatory Lodge. Mike was super responsive and easy to deal with. The property is well maintained and clean. We really enjoyed using the paddle boats to fish and explore the beautiful lake. Spa on deck with amazing lake views was really nice to relax in after a day of hiking or fishing. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. We definitely will be back in the future. What a special place to relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect summer vacation spot
We had a wonderful vacation here. The location is perfect - it’s nice and quiet, and the lake is beautiful. It’s easy to visit Durango, Silverton, and Ouray from this spot. The house is comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed fishing in the lake, and sightseeing around the area. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing mountain lake home
This is an amazing getaway home, the private community lake is beautiful, and stocked with many trout to fish for, and multiple watercraft to get you out there. The whole renting process, communication and well, just about anything you need, is simplified due to the lengths that the owners Joe and Marcia go to make you visit great, then you have Mike the caretaker, that handles just about anything while you're visting. And his professionalism, coincides with the owners lengths.The kitchen is unbelievably stocked with pots, pans, and dinner sets for multiple people, and this is one of the few places, you'll ever find well stocked spices and such for you to use. Amazing is barely expressive enough to say, so go visit this home and find out the treasures. My wife and I, will surely visit again. Thanks so much for allowing us to experience the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M., Baton Rouge, La

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Wonderful location on private lake! Great views, fishing and access to towns of Durango, Silverton and Ouray. Would definitely consider staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
novad honeymoon
this house was absolutely amazing. we are very outdoor oriented people and this house was truly one we will remember for the rest of our lives and was an awesome way to kick off our marriage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leonel B., New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Long overdue vacation
Beautifully place and property, Property manager was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P., Flower Mound, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family!
Our 2nd stay in this home! We love it! Beautiful view, close to the ski resort, lots of space, very clean, and the house management is quick to respond and so kind! Cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski adventure
This is our third year coming to ski at Purgatory and this time we brought our friends with us. The place was perfect for two families with the kids taking the upstairs loft and the downstairs bedroom, while the adults staying in the two main floor bedrooms. The place was warm, clean and with great views. The ski resort is not crowded at all and very affordable, while still offering plenty of runs for both intermediate and advanced skiers. And the town of Durango has a great selection of fun restaurants, bakeries and shops that we continue to explore. We will likely come again one more time before moving to a different mountain for a change.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
purgatory ski vacation
we were all blown away with this property! absolutely spectacular. we have been renting homes for over 25 years & this has got to be the nicest one yet. the view is outstanding. all the nooks & crannies around the home are really neat. decor is just astonishing. Kitchen supplies filled with plenty of odds & ends you might need. didn't use the freshly filled hot tub, but i bet its amazing. can't wait to rent it again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family ski trip
We had a wonderful stay! So close to the ski resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brigid l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular home, location and host/ support staff: Better than ever hoped!
All 6 of us were amazed by a stunning home, location and incredibly responsive host and Mike, the home caretaker. Home and location is even better than pictures. Everything and more was available: tons of cookware, boot/glove dryers, abundance of towels. Super clean and decorative! Sweet personal touches like most adorable recipe box. I especially enjoyed the Christmas decorations. Driveway kept well shoveled even after 15" snow. Hot tub was super clean. View of stars, lake and trees amazing. And even got a very sweet and unexpected birthday bouquet and two very shiny Indian head nickels for the twins birthday!!! Thank-you for fabulous memory for twin's 21st birthday❣️❣️
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great house for a family! We visit Purg every year for several weeks with our teenage boys. Well stocked house in a perfect location to head to the mountain, hiking, the Nugget, The Lift, sledding, etc… Michael the property manager was so helpful and responsive throughout our trip.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Durango
Incredible home in a perfect setting. Host is amazing, property was decorated for Christmas and felt like a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023