Location: Durango, Southwest, Colorado, USA (12 Miles Northeast of the Historic Town of Durango)
Accommodations: Custom Home, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-12)
Welcome to Elk Hollow Retreat (EHR), the perfect vacation home for multi-family gatherings, reunions and wedding guests, in Durango, CO.
It's tough to beat the serenity and seclusion of this magnificent mountain property we have come to call Elk Hollow Retreat (EHR). This 2500 square foot custom home sits on 17.5 acres with mesmerizing meadow and alpine ridge views that allow for abundant wildlife viewing and incredible star gazing. We are visited every spring by hundreds of migrating elk that enjoy grazing in the pastures and are frequently visited by deer, wild turkey and red-tail hawks.
Elk Hollow Retreat is located approximately 12 miles east and 20 minutes away from the beautiful and historic mountain town of Durango, CO. The retreat is 10 minutes away from Lemon Lake, 20 minutes from Vallecito Lake and approximately 50 minutes from Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed: Twin over twin and twin over full with a trundle
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Unbelievable star gazing, Ice Climbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season $425/night, $2,300/week Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day 2010
Holiday Rates: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break $450/night, $2,500/week
(Spring Break dates: March 6-April 11, 2010)
Off Season $325/night, $1,700/week
$50 per pet fee if applicable. 4.9% sales tax
$500 refundable deposit due to secure reservation. $250.00 cleaning fee
Please see our Web site for additional rate information. Use link below.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Summer at Elk Hollow Retreat - Durango, Custom Vacation Home, Mountain Property, with Abundant Wildlife
- Winter at Elk Hollow Retreat - Durango, Custom Vacation Home, Mountain Property, with Abundant Wildlife
- Spring elk migration - Durango, Custom Vacation Home, Mountain Property, with Abundant Wildlife
- Summer thunderstorm
- Sledding on the hills right outside the house!
- Great Room
- Great Room views
- Dining and Kitchen from the Great Room
- Master Bedroom with Deck Access and 42" Plasma HDTV
- Master Bedroom with "His and Her" closets
- Master Bath with Whirlpool Tub and Double Vanity
- 2nd floor loft
- Loft above, with Entertainment Center, Pull-Out Couch, Piano
- Loft with large TV/DVD/SAT and pull-out couch
- Bedroom with Bunk Beds and Private Bathroom with Shower
- Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed and Private Full Bathroom
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful mountain home with us. It was one of the most relaxing vacations in a long time. Great beds, which helped us all get a good nights sleep. It was wonderful to have a safe place to let all the dogs run. And boy did they tire themselves out! We can't wait to make a reservation for our next visit to Elk Hollow Retreat!
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What an exquisite home to enjoy the mountain air. We and our dogs had a wonderful time. Loved watching the stars from the deck. Such a family and pet friendly place- especially for people who can't travel without their dogs.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We have so enjoyed dinner on the porch, breakfast in the dining room and napping and catching up with friends in the living room. This has been an enjoyable place to rest, play and refill the well. We go home with the thought of looking forward to our next visit. Take care and we hope to see you again soon.
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We had forgotten how beautiful the sky is and how many stars there are. Thank you for sharing this beautiful retreat with us. We feel rested and relaxed - ready to get back to the schedule. We especially enjoyed the comfortable beds, the deck and barbecue, and the kids love the "sand circle"! Thank you again!
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Scott H ,
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Our visit was the last week in July. It was a great place to take our kids and grandkids. The house was perfect. Furnished well. The lovely valley was very relaxing and beautiful. We saw Coyotes, Elk and deer during our stay. The owners were very accommodating and careful not to intrude on our privacy. Our grandchildren loved the deck for playing and the yard. I would recommend this vacation spot to anyone. We enjoyed all that Durango had to offer. The people were very friendly. We took the train ride both ways and enjoyed it despite the recommendation to only take it one way and then take the bus back. Our 5 year old wanted both ways. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
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Susan Bigham , Denver, Colorado
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Sky Hansen ,
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We want to thank you for the many visits we have enjoyed at Elk Hollow Retreat. We have stayed there during every season and have had a fabulous time always! In winter it makes a great retreat with easy access to different ski resorts and a comfortable and warm home to recover from the slopes. In summer it offers a great spot to start hiking from and you can also relax outside on the beautiful deck. It is also close enough to enjoy a wild ride down the Animas River. In fall, the colors are amazing! We look forward to all of our future trips to Durango and wouldn’t consider staying anywhere but Elk Hollow Retreat. It is our home away from home!