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Property grounds
Front
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$463
avg per night

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is $463 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Durango

Located in Durango, this lodge is in the city center and on the beach. Lemon Reservoir and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Eagle Park. Traveling with kids? Consider The Powerhouse and Durango Arts Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lemon Reservoir - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 38 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 41 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 43 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 56 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 37 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Lone Wolf Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
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About this property

Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings

Lemon Lake Lodge - Durango, CO - Outdoors, Vacation

Lemon Lake Lodge is a mountain retreat/split level vacation home nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 8,300 feet. The Lodge sleeps up to 18. Includes a large fully equipped kitchen complete with dishwasher and washer/dryer. You, your family and friends can get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
This quaint little vacation spot is the perfect place for; a romantic get-away, a guy’s week of hunting or fishing, large family reunions, or just getting away from city life...
You’ll find plenty of activities to do while staying at Lemon Lake Lodge. From kayaking to boating or maybe a lazy day floating on the lake, you’ll find an abundance of trails to hike and fish to catch. If you feel your inner cowboy coming out you can go horseback riding with one of the Outfitters close by. We are dog and horse friendly!

The Internet is provided by Starlink. The Wi-Fi name is LemonGuest and the Wi-Fi password is LemonLakeLodge2020.


Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Well behaved pets considered (max 2). Add fee per
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside on large deck with tables

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hi!! We hope you had a wonderful time with your family! We invite you to sign the guestbook and share your memories with other families :) Just a friendly reminder when checking-out tomorrow:
Place all used bathroom towels with striped bedding Put trash in dumpster Wash your dishes Ensure there are not cigarette butts anywhere on premises Do a quick property walk around fire any items
If you have anything you would like to share with us, please let us know how to make our family lodge even more inviting and comfortable for other families to enjoy. We wish your family the best!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Well behaved pets considered (max 2). Add fee per
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings on Mar 28, 2026 start from $463, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings located?

This family-friendly Durango lodge is located on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lemon Reservoir, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Los Pinos River and Lake SImpatico Trailhead. Vallecito Lake is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Mountain Lodge - Family friendly and great for large gatherings and weddings Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing, great property, we had a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Family vacation

Great house for a family. Loved the deck, firepit, and hummingbirds. The lake view was amazing. Very peaceful, quiet place. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary A.

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

Pristine mountain setting

We enjoyed our stay very much. Initially we had some challenges with enough bedding, especially regarding hide-a-beds. The caretaker was able to help us resolve the lack of bedding for the hide-a-beds, but they were not as supportive or comfortable as expected.The location was excellent as we were able to access river rafting, the Silverton train ride, Mesa Verde, and good fishing at Lemon Lake.The 5 bathrooms were clean and adequate. The carertaker next door was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Perfect Memories

Our family stay at Lemon Lake Lodge was just what we were looking for. After being regulars with spending summers in the Durango area (Dolores) this spot on the reservoir was just perfect. The views were incredible, the space for our family couldn't have been better and the fact we were only 25 minutes from Durango made everything convenient. Mr. Singleton was excellent in his support and communication during our stay making our trip wonderful! We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Great place to spend Christmas with Family.

Thank you Sue & John for allowing our family to stay at our awesome property. Let me first start off saying WOW, this was such an amazing place to stay simple beautiful. We had a family of about 15 people, and everyone slept comfortably with plenty of room. Jodi & Steve on site went above and beyond to make our stay at LemonLake Lodge a great one. Since our stay was over the Christmas holiday 2015, there was a real live Christmas tree that was neatly decorated and smelt wonderful. Plus they even decorated the elk with a Santa hat, and hung stockings by the fireplace. So if you have small children this was such a hit with our little ones. The kids could play outside in the snow or in the game room, so many options for them to choose. This was such a blessing for my family to be able to stay under one roof at LemonLake Lodge, we definitely will be back again.
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2/10 Terrible

Dezarae G.

Extremely disappointing vacation spot

Although the owners were accomodating and the reservation was made well in advance, the cabin was not ready for guests. No electricity or heat in the bottom floor, beds not made and unclean bathrooms greeted us upon arrival. The cabin is a maze of rooms with no particular floor plan. We could only see a muddy pool where the lake should have been. Wi-fi was extremely slow and cell service was non-existent, in case that is important to you. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to other groups unless such ammenities as cleanliness and heat are not important aspects for your vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Family vacation

We all loved the location. What a beautiful area to call home. There is a lot to do in the Durango area. House worked well for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Family reunion

This is a charming lodge with plenty of space for our group of 15. Upon arriving the children were drawn to the many hummingbirds at the deck feeders. Wild life included osprey, golden eagles, and deer. Kids had a great time fishing, playing in the lake., canoeing and hiking on nearby trails. Day excursions included the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train and Mesa Verde. A great place to come and enjoy nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teisha B.

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

GREAT Vacation

We had an amazing time at this lodge. Everything about it was wonderful, friendly host, beautiful place, LOTS of things to do and INCREDIBLY relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

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

Great experience

The perfect rustic cabin with excellent amenities. This is a great place to relax with a large group, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Great deck, fireplace, outdoor gas grill, and fire pit. Convenient location close to plenty of back country hiking and fishing. Easily the most well stocked rental property I’ve ever stayed in. Everything we needed, and then some, was available. WiFi was better than expected as several were able to do Zoom calls when work got in the way. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Mountain Getawsy

We were delighted with this property! Better stocked than anywhere else we’ve ever stayed—toilet paper, games, first aid kit, spices, all the basics for cooking, nice big yard for kids to play in, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

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

Paradise

Me and my family had the best time ever for our Family Reunion. Beautiful cabin! Beautiful Country.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn P.

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

Great location

For the size of our family and the wide age range it was nice, everyone had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

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

Great Place for Family Retreat

Lemon Lake is everything one expects when going to Colorado! Beautiful lake, open spaces, wildlife. The house was perfect for multiple families - lots of room, two kitchens and living areas. A bit of a drive to Durango (38 min) but no one minded because there was so much to do there - hiking, fishing, and kayaks. We enjoyed the many hummingbirds that fed on our porch. Everyone really enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie A.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed the many sleeping and bathroom options which suited our group of 15. The view of the lake is stunning and we enjoyed walks in the area, a bonfire with smores, and many more family memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Large house, for large families

The property is set on the edge of the forest, rustic, and perfect for large families, wanting to get away from their busy, electronic filled lives. We had 8 adults, an 18 year old, 14 year old, an 11 year old, and 2, 9 year olds, we enjoyed fishing at Lemon Lake on numerous occasions, caught a ton of Rainbow trout, we rode our bicycles, went for nature walks, drove up into the forest, discovered numerous deer and even spotted a black bear about a half mile away,. Our ages were from 77 years old down to 9 years old, we had a blast. We played games at night, and the front porch was perfect for early morning coffee, or evening relaxing. The house has cozy beds, 5 bathrooms, a loft where the kids, can hang out and sleep. I have nothing but wonderful memories from this trip, the house is what made it so wonderful and cozy for all of us, not cramped at all, the house is equipped with everything you will need to make meals and barbeque too. There are 2 televisions with sat, to watch, if needed. Best trip ever, we will come back to reserve this house again, Sean and Steve were so very helpful. Thanks for letting us use your house to make wonderful family memories Sincerely John Otero
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8/10 Good

Sherri N.

Wonderful for large families.

The most beautiful view from the lodge! All the children had so much fun in the lake and we loved how close it was. The house had enough room for all 16 of us. Although some missed the wi-fi others of us were glad we didn't have it. The home could use some updating but we still had a wonderful time. A very enjoyable week! Thanks for sharing your lodge with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

great place for large family of 12

Plenty of space in and outside. Inside two big tables for eating and playing games. Porch outside great and big yard area for kids to play. Lemon Lake across street great for fishing and kids water play. Water pretty cool but the kids did not care. Take rafts or floats. Lots of people out on canoes or kayak. Hugh lake. House in area for hiking or road to go up top 11 miles on UTVs right from house Only thing no Wifi and no cell if you have ATT. Some for Verizon and you are about 25 minutes from town. They Do have a house phone for someone to call you. If you like mountains and away from everyone this is your place. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Marsha K.

Great view from the living room and kitchen table. Friendly.

It is about 30 minutes east of Durango. Higher elevation. Lemon Lake was up so it was right across the gravel road. Owner or caretaker allowed us to use their boat and a couple of fishing poles. Views from the living room and kitchen table are stunning. Views from the upstairs bedrooms are good too. Kitchen is plain but has everything you need. Nice to have a washer and dryer. Nice large table to have family meals. Nice having 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms for 14 people. We never ran out of hot water and the water is HOT. The beds were pretty comfortable. The upstairs bedrooms were warm but had fans to stir the air. (We were there on a hot week in Durango.) The lowest level was much cooler. The lodge could use some updating, sealing around windows and efficient doors. Has room in the front yard for games including their corn hole game. Have an area for a bonfire out back with plenty of firewood. The lodge is a good value. Nothing fancy but we felt comfortable in it. We made lots of memories and had a great time! Thank you Sue and Jody. We had a great family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kari Y.

Great for large family gathering

Location was right across the street from the lake. Beautiful scenery and great fishing. Place accommodated our large family gathering with room for everyone. Had a great vacation, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Great place for a large gathering in the great outdoors.

What a great place. We had a large group and everyone loved it for a different reason. The kids were free to play inside or out, even play in the lake. Fisherman were in heaven. Hikers had lots of options. It was great all the way around. Sue and John were very friendly and helpful. I would love to go back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy W.

Wonderful family gathering!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lemon Lake Lodge. It was perfect for our family gathering. A quiet beautiful spot for all ages (there are a lot of steps). The owners, John and Sue were very friendly and there to help with any questions or needs we had. We hope to come back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

What a Great Place to stay for a week !!

We had so much fun Fishing right cross the street. We had 3 families with plenty of room in the house. The layout of rooms and bathrooms worked perfectly for our family. Would love to come back !! Thank you !!
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Family gathering, great views of the lake and great weather

I would definitely recommend this Lodge for family adventures.We had a blast.The layout of the house worked perfectly for our large family.We brought bicycles, air guns, paddle boats ,card games,board games. Fishing poles,swimming suits and more food than we needed.If we needed anything, Sue and John helped us out.We evan had a surprise wedding. .We also celebrated 2 birthdays while we were there.The kids had so much fun and they got so dirty playing outside. The cell phones were put away and not evan missed, especially by 2 fifteen year olds. Spent one day sightseeing Mesa Verde and visiting the train museum in Durango.This was a great 5 days we had, we hope to do this again. THANKS for opening up your home for family..
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Wonderful Family Vacation!!

We rented the lodge for a large family Christmas vacation! We had 4 families with plenty of room in the house. The layout of rooms and bathrooms worked perfectly for our family. The house had all the necessities for our vacation, and the home owners were so helpful to answer any questions we had. The views were spectacular....so pretty!!! We got lucky and had so much snow, the kids absolutely loved it!! Thank You so much for letting us borrow the house!!