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Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area

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At the edge of San Juan National Forest and Wenminuche Wilderness.
Incredible views of Electra Lake, Hermosa Cliffs. and Cascade Creek on the deck
Hermosa Cliffs and Castle Rock
Breath-taking Surise
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Pines
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4/Game Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom (guest - down)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom (downstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom (upstairs)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area

Welcome to Purgatory Point Lodge, a magnificent home in the mountains!

This home offers a rare and exceptional location for your mountain retreat with the most extraordinary views of Electra Lake, the Hermosa Cliffs and the entire Animas Valley. Feel at home in this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on two beautiful wooded acres offering privacy and seclusion with the Little Cascade Creek running through the property. Relax in rustic elegance as the sounds of a rushing waterfall, rustling pine trees and humming birds fill the air. Explore the outdoors right from your back deck or hike north along the creek to Columbine Lake and south to Electra Lake. Fish from the banks of Cascade Creek or our beautiful Columbine Lake, both do not require permits and yes, they have fish!

Enjoy watching sunsets over the spectacular Hermosa Cliffs while relaxing in the private hot tub or while sipping cocktails listening to the waterfall from the back deck. If you are lucky, you may see an elk, deer, wild turkeys, quail, muskrats, beavers, raccoons, and other cute critters. There have been reported sightings of moose nearby, but not from the back deck as of yet.

Cozy up by the fire in the wood burning stove in the spacious main living area while watching the flat screen TV or stream movies over the internet WiFi. The kids will be content with their own TV and gaming center upstairs in the gameroom/bedroom. Our home may sleep as many as 10 people comfortably with the following bed configuration:

Master 1 (1st floor) – King
Master 2 (2nd floor) – King
Bedroom 3 (1st floor) - Bunk Bed (single over double) + Futon (double)
Bedroom 4/Gameroom (2nd floor) - Queen pull-out sofa/bed
Living Area (1st floor) – Queen pull-out sofa/bed

Purgatory Point Lodge offers privacy and seclusion nestled in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. Located 25 minutes north from Durango and only 2 miles from the ski resort, amenities abound. The Sows Ear Restaurant located less than 2 miles away, boasts 4 star dining and a lively bar. The Old Schoolhouse Cafe located 5 miles away, serves the best pizza and calzones this side of Italy…well that’s our opinion anyway! There is always something to do at the ski resort with summer and fall activities for the entire family. Our mountain home has all the comforts of home combined with breathtaking views. This will truly be your home away from home.

*****4-Wheel Drive/AWD REQUIRED in winter (Thanksgiving through mid-March)*****
Our home is tucked away off a beautiful winding road which is regularly plowed in the winter. You will be driving on packed snow which can become icy, especially on steep hills. Chains may be necessary if you are driving an AWD SUV with high performance tires.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be pre-approved. $100 fee/pet/stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking inside or anywhere on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Electra Lake - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Animas River - 23 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 42 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Powder House - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dante's - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows 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 - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area?

As of 18 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area on 5 May, 2026 start from S$749, 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 at Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Lodge - Two Master Suites, new Hot Tub, Pets, only a mile to Ski Area located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located on a river, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Purgatory Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Animas River and Lake of the Pines. Electra Lake and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this beautiful home with majestic mountains views! The hosts were so kind and easy to get in touch with. With two master bedrooms it was just the right amount of space for 2 families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

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

Beautiful views and home

This is a wonderful property between Durango and Silverton. Owners were responsive and great to work with! Nice to have two bedrooms with king beds. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Christmas trip

Spent the holiday with several adults and some children. House was fantastic, even had a Christmas tree setup for us in the living room. Had everything we needed and view was phenomenal. Had great contact with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

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

Beautiful view!

The view at this place was amazing and we spent hours on the back porch and hot tub enjoying it. Eric the owner was super helpful and gave us some hiking recommendations. The house was large and comfy and our two families of four loved that there were two master bedrooms and plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo B.

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

Amazing Views!

We spent a lot of time on the back deck. In addition to the amazing view, they have a hummingbird feeder so we got to enjoy watching more hummingbirds than I have ever seen! We really enjoyed the house. House does need some minor maintenance done.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph s.

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

Spectacular views from a great house!

Beautiful well-equipped house less than ten minutes from Purgatory even when it's been snowing for a week. Very easy drive from the Durango airport. If you're staying a few days try out the Nugget across the street. Only drawback is it is 30/45 minute drive to the main town so make sure and shop for a few days. But the views alone are worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful, spacious mountain get away

Dwelling as advertised, but pictures just don't do the view justice. Directions/instructions provided via VRBO site and onsite were prepared and laid out well- thank you! The location is close enough to town/service stations for goods, but off the beaten path/secluded enough to really enjoy fresh air/nature (and the stars are SO much brighter here!) We loved the bonus hummingbird visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tysen J.

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

Beautiful cabin!

Beautiful clean and large cabin with plenty of space! Tucked away nicely with amazing views and the hummingbird visitors were amazing to watch out the big window! We enjoyed the fireplace and all the space to relax and conversate with each other. The beds were comfortable and master bathroom was plenty large to get ready for the day. The drive from the highway was not too long and we enjoyed all the critters we saw along the way. Would highly recommend and we would visit again if in the area without a second thought!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corbin C.

Best view in CO

We couldn't have been more taken aback by the view when we walked up. The home is fully stocked with all comforts, the view is second to none, the hummingbirds are beautiful, and the owners are very kind, attentive and responsive. Our family absolutely loved our trip and feel blessed we were able to enjoy such a beautiful home. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Breathtaking view, excellent property

View of the mountain is picturesque. Excellent property, well equipped, spacious room and bedrooms, game room, new hot tub to relax after day on the slopes. Owner's were so helpful and caring, we could not have found a better property. We do a lot of traveling, and this property rates at the top of our experiences. If staying in the winter, all-wheel drive vehicle and snow chains are needed, chains can be rented from an individual in the neighborhood who is overly helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy n.

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

Just amazing

The pictures of the rental don’t do it justice, especially the view from the back patio. I can’t begin to describe how incredible it really is. The owners are just amazing as we had a potential issue but it turned out to be nothing but they were quick to respond and even came to the house. We enjoyed their company and had breakfast! We will definitely stay here in the summer to enjoy the Lake community but plan on returning for the winter as well. This was just an incredible house and you won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

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

Outstanding Views and Perfect Getaway

My family (7 adults, 1 child, 1 baby, & 1 dog) stayed here for almost a week, and it was everything we wanted in mountain vacation. The stunning views can be viewed pretty much throughout the house which is amazing. We spent a majority of our time on the deck enjoying our meals, relaxing in the hot tub, and star gazing. Communication with Micaela was excellent and thorough. We had everything we needed to make majority of our meals at the house. I will note the game room with one of the fold out couches/bed is open the majority of the house. I only note this in case you have members of your party that would like some more privacy. Highly recommend staying here, and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mic b.

Location - Private - Views!

This was the most beautiful, private mountain home with views that will make you want to stay forever. We watched storms roll in, eagles and hawks flying above us, and then star-gazed all night. We used a free app called SkyView which helped us all to become amateur astonomers! We didn't just stare out of the windows all day....we took advantage of the awesome hiking trails close by and we fished along the creek and in the lake. Purgatory Ski Resort is right across the highway so we rode the Alpine Slide, Bungee Jump, and rode the mechanical bull. We had the best pizza at the Old Schoolhouse which is only 10 minutes from the cabin and is probably the best pizza any of us have ever eaten. There are other wonderful restaurants just minutes away so you never feel like you are far from town. We are definitely coming back and staying in this wonderful home and highly recommend it to anyone who loves the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti K.

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

Wonderful family home

This home was terrific for our family of 8. The range of ages was 76 years to 15 years. I would have been a bit nervous if my 8 year old grandson had been with us as the terrain in front which has an incredible view was steep and very “natural”. We enjoyed the remote location but be aware you are 40 minutes from Durango even though it is only 25 miles. The two disappointments were that there is no easy way to hike to the waterfall listed in the description of the house, and the fishing wasn’t as easily accessed from the house as described. This is no fault of the owners it is more of an issue with changes in the regulations due to years of drought affecting the nearby lakes and the rough terrain to hike to stream nearest house. The true bonus about this property was the beautiful and spacious home away from all the city lights and noise. The ski resort is very close and has great activities for the young adults. Be sure you bring mosquito spray in the summer! Communication with the owners was pretty quick with lots of information about nearby activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacob P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Host not accommodating and house extremely dirty when we arrived. Awful experience.

When we arrived, no one had been there to clean the house. There were sheets and towels left in the washer and on the floor of the laundry room. The house was very dirty. Dead flies on the floor and in the tub. The toilets were disgusting. The hot tub smelled like fish and was murky. The previous guests had turned off the heat in the master bedroom and so it was 45 degrees in there. The internet didn't work and while we were there the rest of the heat in the house stopped working. We called the owner and told them the situation and because of all the issues if we could pay to stay one night since we drove 14 hours to get there and it was 4 pm and we couldn't find anywhere else to stay with such a short time and we had to find a place that would take 5 people and pets. The owners were adamant that we couldn't stay there. We literally had no where else to go. They didn't care and said we had to leave. The owner told us after we arrived, that they were having a hard time getting the cleaning crew in because of a snow storm, but other houses in that area didn't have an issue. We've stayed at a lot of VRBOs and never had an experience like this one. We ended up finding a VRBO right down the street from this house, but we couldn't stay there till the next day. Micaela had a lot of excuses of why it was all like that, but we stayed in another VRBO right down the street and they had no issues with cleaning crews or anything. Very disappointed and super stressful experience for our family vacation with small kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Great Home with Beautiful Views

This property is exactly as described with breathtaking views! We were two families with elementary aged kids. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Incredible Views

Beautiful home nestled in woods overlooking a lake secluded in the mountains. Spacious new deck with fantastic views. New hot tub on the deck. If we had known how beautiful the property was we would have allowed more time to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia H.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Comfortable, clean, and convenient for our vacation skiing at Purgatory Resort. The owner was timely with responses to all questions and gave advice about what to expect staying in their home during the winter. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME

What an extraordinary vacation! We celebrated Christmas and two birthdays at this incredible mountain home during a most unimaginable week long blizzard! The location of this home could not have been any more perfect for those who wanted to ski (2 1/2 mi), play in the snow or enjoy the view from the comfort of the indoors. It is a million dollar view and pictures simply don’t do it justice! The wall of windows was incredible. The home stayed nice, warm & very cozy even with 2-3 ft. of snow outside. The heated tile was such a treat! We loved the deck w/ covered hot tub. It was the perfect way to relax after skiing & playing in the snow and held six of us comfortably. There was abundant storage for our winter gear and the two masters were very spacious w/ large bathrooms. The 3rd bedroom/bath w/ bunks & futon worked out fine for our young adults. Our group of 7 didn’t even need the sofa sleepers in the loft & LR. We cooked all our meals since driving the snowy roads made it a bit more difficult than we wanted to deal with. The kitchen had everything we needed to make large meals happen. JUST NOTE: When the hosts say chains are required in winter, they’re NOT KIDDING. And do yourself (and the locals) a favor & practice putting the chains on before you have to use them! With that said, we had the KINDEST help from locals upon arrival & from Michaela & Eric (our hosts) upon departure. We had the equipment but definitely not the experience to install it. While the highway stayed easily drivable, the mountain road required AWD/4WD/chains or (best case scenario) a combination. We can’t thank Michaela & Eric enough for their incredible hospitality. We left knowing we had made new friends & can’t wait to return this summer for fishing & hiking!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Mountain Paradise

We loved every minute of our stay! The house is roomy and well equipped with everything you need. The bunk bed in the 3rd bedroom is better for young kids but our 31 year old (single) son stayed in there with no complaints. The owner, Micaela, was very responsive to questions. The view will start and end your day with a smile! The mountains are good for the soul! We stayed 2 weeks and would have loved to stay another 2 weeks! According to Tim (the neighborhood patrol! 😊) renters can not fish in Lake Columbine…but there are plenty of other fishing lakes close by…and that may just be Tim’s rule because he doesn’t want people fishing in “his” lake. You will not be disappointed in the house! It is fabulous!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

As Advertised

View could not be beat and we had a blast watching both the hummingbirds and ground squirrels. Home was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaWana S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Had a great time with the family. Glad we rented this property!

Easy !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Stunning View

Micaela was a great hostess. We had everything we needed. She was always available and checked on us. The property views are fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

INCREDIBLE VIEWS!!

This property delivered in most areas for mountain beauty! The accommodations were very nicely furnished. Could be a little cleaner - trash under beds on arrival. Fourth bedroom should be described as a 'loft' - not a bedroom as it has no bathroom or doors. Overall, a beautiful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter h.

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

Review

Beautiful facility. Some leftover trash under the beds. Some minor plumbing issues, resolved quickly by the manager. Several burnt out light bulbs. Outdoor deck in poor shape with warped and splintered boards. Very happy overall and would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Micaela Newman

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My family and four dogs currently reside in Houston, Texas. My husband grew up in Denver, Colorado and I am from El Paso, Texas. He enjoys rubbing in the fact that he grew up in the heart of the Colorado Rockies whereas I only got the “tail-end” of them. Nevertheless, we both share a common bond which is a deep love and appreciation for our majestic Rockies and are thankful for the wonderful year-round activities they offer. We purchased this home in 2009 with the intention of one day retiring from the rat race and living year round in Durango.

Why they chose this property

The town of Durango is the probably the most quaint and unpretentious resort town in Colorado. There is such a down-home style and innocence that sometimes I feel that the town is held in a 1950s time warp! The people are neighborly and life seems so simple and uncomplicated. We wanted our home to be close to Durango for its shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and of course charm; however, we also wanted to live in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Never did we dream of finding a home which had such jaw-dropping views as this. This location offered us everything we dreamed of and much, much more.

What makes this property unique

We chose this home because of the proximity to the ski resort (2 miles), the beautiful wooded two acre lot which borders national forest, the dramatic views of the Hermosa Cliffs, Electra Lake and the entire Animas Valley. You will not hear traffic noise, only the sound of the Cascade Creek waterfall, the hummingbirds, the aspen trees and pine needles rustling in the wind. During the day the views from every window are spectacular. At night, you will feel as if you are in a planetarium with stars so bright. At any time of the day, any season of the year, the comfort and beauty of this home will make you want to stay forever....and come back year after year. We would love nothing more than you to consider our home as yours. Mi Casa es Su Casa!

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