Is Private Luxury Retreat | Mountain Views, Outdoor Fireplace | Near Purgatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Private Luxury Retreat | Mountain Views, Outdoor Fireplace | Near Purgatory located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

13 June 2025

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

Perfect location. We were very happy and comfortable. Beautiful house and the amenities were amazing. I love that they had individual soap,lotion and cleaning supplies. We would definitely stay here again. We can’t say enough good things about it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

7 July 2025

Mountain Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was perfect for our family. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the things you would need (plus some extra seasonings in the pantry). The layout of the house was great for our family - king bedroom with bath and laundry downstairs and king bedroom, bunk room, full bath, and kid hangout area upstairs. The beds were comfy and the home was very clean. VRC was easy to communicate with and we would stay in this home again! We loved the location being close to Purgatory and the cooler temps from being higher up!

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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey B.

28 Dec 2024

Perfect Christmas Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean and accommodated our family. We celebrated Christmas and had a wonderful time!

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10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

14 Aug 2024

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a fantastic location. Well stocked. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

gena c.

29 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful!

This property is well kept and very comfortable. It had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the views! It made a wonderful Family Thanksgiving!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Charaka D.

24 July 2024

Peace and quiet with a million dollar view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The homes on Lake Purgatory Dr are some of the nicest views in Colorado. The team at VRC consistently delivers a high quality home.

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10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

15 Aug 2024

Great Mountain Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice, spacious, new clean cabin across the highway from Purgatory ski resort. Definitely would need 4WD or AWD in winter. Summer access is no problem in sedan. Very beautiful serene setting.

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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

8 July 2023

Wonderful getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful house! Spacious, comfortable, a wonderful place to relax!

10/10 Excellent

John W.

30 Aug 2019

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

Awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

5 July 2023

June in the San Juan National Forest

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home in secluded area about half way between Durango and Silverton CO. Upstairs and downstairs master suites is perfect for two couples. Excellent and easy experience with rental company.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

15 May 2019

Amazing place!

The house was absolutely beautiful and comfortable! It’s basically everything we would want in our own mountain home. The host left us some local jam and chocolate from the area which was delicious and greatly appreciated. The road leading up to it sucks but staying in the house was totally worthwhile. It’s about 35 minutes into town. We definitely recommend staying here and would do so ourselves the next time we return. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

29 July 2023

Rock Castle Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic private home in Durango area. This is a beautiful new home that has two wonderful decks to enjoy nature. Comfortable beds and great bathrooms/showers. It is not stocked like some condominiums, so be aware you will need everything but the basic linens, toilet paper, and paper towels, etc. We had a fantastic stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

18 Mar 2024

Perfect for two families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our two families had a great time. Two king bedrooms for the parents and a bunk room for all the kids. House was really nice and clean. Loved the location and setup - a bit off the beaten path, some outdoor space for kids to play in the snow, and great mountain views from inside the house. Nice wood fireplace. Would like a better setup for storing skis and boots overnight (eg access to garage). Driving to the house does require 4wd/Awd. Great place and setup for us. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Chrissy S.

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Home Directly Across from Purg! Privacy, Views, & Best of Both Worlds

We spent Spring Break 2025 at this beautiful home as 2 adults and two elementary aged kids and it was a lovely stay. The house is in an amazing location where you have the best of both worlds, directly across from Purgatory but nestled in a private neighborhood with beautiful views. The windows throughout the house let in gorgeous natural light. It felt very private the entire time we were there, like you’re in your own private cabin in the woods, with views of the peaks from the back and side of the house. Kitchen is well stocked for everything you need for cooking and serving. Firewood is plenty and stocked. Main patio is awesome right off of the living room. Beds are super comfortable. Just a great place for families or couples. Be advised, a 4 wheel drive vehicle is an absolute necessity, especially during the snow months, even in the Spring. We had to put ours in 4 wheel drive driving into the neighborhood to get to the house almost the entire time we were there in March 2025. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5: As wonderful as our stay was, we were disappointed to find that we could not use the upstairs patio during our entire stay as the outdoor fireplace was Out of Order, Locked. I had inquired about the workability of both fireplaces prior to us arriving and the management company mentioned nothing about the outdoor patio fireplace being out of order and offered nothing to compensate for it, which is unusual, as management knew of the issue prior to our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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8/10 Good

Pattie R.

2 Oct 2021

Durango2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, cabin was good. Supplies were good, cabin furnished well. These are my recommendations that will make the cabin better: 1) put a TV in the Master Bdrm and on upper deck patio - there is only one TV in the entire cabin 2) better patio furniture - you can't really relax on either deck because furniture is not comfortable. Keith is great! We've rented from him 3 times and each time extremely responsive.

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10/10 Excellent

Marc P.

2 July 2022

As described... but better

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at a lot of vacation rentals... this was one of the best. We loved the layout of the property, the quality finishings, the lighting (dimmer switches) and the several seating areas. The beds were comfortable. The home was very well appointed and stocked with all the necessities. This is one of those amazing places that you don't want to leave. My only recommendation is to communicate that the owners request that guests remove shoes... which is totally understandable given the immaculate condition of the property! Just would have been good to know as we would have brought "house footwear". We look forward to returning!

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10/10 Excellent

Ivy F.

18 Oct 2024

This property is a ten!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was more beautiful, more secluded, and had a more breath-taking view than I hoped for! My husband and live on an Oklahoma ranch located on dead-end road and our nearest neighbor is a half-mile away. We have a lovely view of the Wichita Mountains and are surrounded by trees on a quiet, secluded creek. Therefore, I am rather particular when I chose to leave our ranch and stay away from home for any length of time. This property checked all my boxes and I held my breath as I booked it. It most certainly did not disappoint! It was secluded, quiet, had gorgeous views of mountains and trees, and was extraordinarily clean for a vacation rental. The furnishings, kitchen appliances, and housewares were high-end and more than adequate for all our needs. The homes is spacious, has a nice lay-out, and boasts two lovely relaxing balconies for enjoying the fresh mountain air. All communication from booking to checking in and checking out was quick and easy. This property is just a short drive approximately 20 miles from Durango in the south and a short lovely drive north will get you to the quaint mountain towns of Silverton and then Ouray for fun shopping and dining. It was just a perfect retreat in every way and I am so glad I booked it.

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10/10 Excellent

David F.

20 Sept 2024

Serene home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved making the Castle Rock retreat our home base for our 8 nights of early fall hiking near Durango. The location is terrific - up in the mountains, crisp air (10-20 degrees cooler than Durango proper thanks to the elevation), privacy, quiet, serenity. As always with VRC rentals, the house is well stocked with nearly everything you need. The furniture and the beds are comfortable. You feel far away from the world, but you're a 30 minute drive from downtown Durango's restaurants and shops and maybe 20 minutes from the outdoor adventuring and mountain life to be found in Silverton. For skiers, your just across 550 from the entrance to Purgatory. And if all you want to do is stay at home and enjoy views and mountain air, this home is perfect for that too. You're 5 minutes from the Nugget Mountain Bar and a short drive from James Ranch Market & Grill as well as the Olde Schoolhouse for outstanding pizza and beer (really, you need to try this pizza). Also Durango Hot Springs, which has just opened a new, top notch spa. We encourage hikers to do the Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Road Trail hike (see AllTrails), which will put you on top of the cliff you look at from the home's back deck - with binoculars or even the zoom on your iPhone, you can even find the house from the peak of Castle Rock. Enjoy!

8/10 Good

Jan C., Oklahoma City

28 Aug 2018

Beautiful home but ...

This home was beautiful and the area was perfect. We loved so many aspects about it but it had a few issues that should have been addressed. We tried to have them fixed through the management company, but they were not helpful. When we arrived at 6:30 pm, it was very hot in the house. We didn't know if it had air co, but discovered it was turned up to 78, which made the upstairs about 85. We called the management company but agreed to turn the thermostat down and see what would happen the following day. We set the thermostat on 70 and the upstairs eventually cooled down after 2am because the windows were opened. I waited two days and the air co just couldn't cool the house down, especially the upstairs. There was no ventilation in the bunk area and the guest in the upstairs bedroom that had a ceiling fan was very hot and miserable, as well. We both kept the bedroom doors open for ventilation. Again, with the windows open, it cooled down way after midnight, which made it difficult to fall asleep. When it had cooled down outside, we had hoped to use the outside fireplace which is located on the second floor. The instructions in the book said it was challenging to light and we would find the instructions upstairs. We looked for the instructions and could not find them. I called the management company again, about the air co and the fireplace and they said sometimes they do something to the air co to prevent freezing and they did not have notes on the fireplace. They did not send anyone out to check the air co and they did not contact the owners to find out how to turn on the fireplace. I just wonder if the air co could have been a simple freon fix or a simple cleaning of the unit. I realize it was a warmer week in the summer, but I would have been happier if the management would have at least attempted to fix these issues. Other than these issues, it was a wonderful house!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

19 June 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

13 Aug 2024

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house in a fantastic location. Well stocked. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

14 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful home in Lake Purgatory!

Beautiful, new home! Very clean. The kitchen had everything you need and was incredibly organized. Loved it! Hope to be back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Robert E., Gilbert, AZ

18 Oct 2022

Awesome home in the woods!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time staying at this property. This is our 4th rental in the Durango area and definitely our favorite. We stayed here for 2 weeks and had everything we needed. The kitchen was very well stocked. Beds were very comfortable. Everything functioned properly. Very Clean.We had one very small issue with the TV midway through our stay and the property management company was very responsive and help us resolve it quickly.We even had some deer visitors!

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Fayetteville, USA

3 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful home!

We truly loved the home. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen. Our favorite unique spot was the upstairs covered deck with fireplace. Very comfortable bedrooms. Beautiful views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

26 July 2022

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

Great retreat to relax

Great location in secluded pines and mountains of Durango!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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