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The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities!

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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows. - The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! (Durango)
A cozy living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors. - The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! (Durango)
A living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a wooden floor. - The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! (Durango)
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view. - The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! (Durango)
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a brick fireplace, and comfortable seating areas. - The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! (Durango)
Consider a stay at The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! and take advantage of laundry facilities, a gym and a sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities!

  • Our studio condo is the perfect base for excursions in any direction—or simply soaking up the serenity and enjoying all the amenities at your disposal. Hiking, skiing, horseback riding, paddle boarding—you dream it, and the mountains provide it!

    Purgatory Resort is just two minutes away, offering year-round activities including skiing, tubing, an alpine slide, scenic ski lifts, and more. Head north for a day trip to Silverton and take in the breathtaking views along the spectacular San Juan Scenic Byway.

    If you decide to venture out from the “Bear Cave” and explore the Durango area, you'll find attractions like the Narrow Gauge Railroad, river rafting, ziplining, and historic downtown—just to name a few. Or simply relax and enjoy the many amenities the resort has to offer, including an indoor pool, onsite restaurant, dry saunas, arcade game room, hiking trails, and fishing spots.

    There’s more adventure to be found in the San Juans than can be experienced in just one trip. Let the exploring begin!

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About the area

Located in Durango, this condo is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rico Town Hall and Silverton Railroad Depot are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake of the Pines and Animas River. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Durango travel guide
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered mountain resort with a ski lift, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Purgatory Resort
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A train traveling along a river surrounded by rocky terrain and dense forest.
    Animas River
    29 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Lake of the Pines
    8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Electra Lake
    15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    22 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station
    29 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nugget (Bar)
    4 min drive
  • Purgy's
    5 min drive
  • Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery
    5 min drive
  • Waffle Cabin
    5 min drive
  • Backcountry Gourmet
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Purgatory Resort and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake of the Pines and Animas River. Cliffs at Tamarron is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.

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Reviews

The Bear Cave- cozy condo in the San Juan Mountains! Great amenities! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Bear Cave is a true gem north of Durango away from the hustle and bustle of people, traffic, concrete, and all of those things people like me look so forward to getting away from in a place like this. Kate is an awesome host that answered any questions I had regarding her home in the area. For instance, I had a question about air-conditioning and she mentioned that the nights are very cool in the days warm up, but it stays comfortable. Being from Texas I am very conditioned with A/C which is why I asked, and it was exactly as she described in our communication. The weather was wonderful in June. This was a perfect homebase for me as a solo traveler, and I didn’t have to drive to Durango, except to reload on groceries once during the week I was there and everything in nature from hiking, fishing, scenic views, million dollar highway drives and walks near me, condominium, village, fully satisfied, and more everything I had expected. There is a fitness room, which was nice to keep my routine, and indoor pool for guests, laundry facilities in the same building and an 80s style game room with a pool table and arcade. The Bear Cave had all of the amenities as described in the listing, and was was very thoughtfully planned and designed for guests to enjoy without worry. I look forward to visiting again and probably again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all, our host was great. She sent my girlfriend & I detailed information about our stay from the day we booked it, the day of, and throughout our entire stay. We never had an issue or needed to contact her, but she definitely made us feel 100% confident that if we ever needed her assistance she would be readily available.Second, the Bear Cave is super cozy. Exactly what you see in the pictures and even better in person. We entered the room and both said "Wow!". We were pleasantly surprised on sight and every day of our stay we looked forward to returning to the Bear Cave to rest.Third, the amenities really are great. We were provided with several towels, plates & silverware (Both washable and disposable), paper towels, etc. The Bear Cave is definitely well stocked and we never felt like we were missing anything.Fourth, the scenery and aesthetic of the grounds. On several mornings we'd slide the curtain open to the back window and it was textbook winter wonderland. The trees out back are very cute and look amazing with thick snow on their branches and a flurry around them. Even the parking garage is scenic. Park facing the mountains and it looks like a framed picture. The Bear Cave faces the parking area and that made it very convenient to unload and load our car, because we could just enter and exit through the back when bringing stuff in. Though we always locked that door and went around when leaving. Overall, this is an excellent place and 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean room, exactly what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cozy place. Conveniently close to Purgatory.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for 4 nights and loved it! 1st of all, Kate is an amazing host. She's was very attentive and quick to respond to anything we needed or questions we had.The place is so comfortable and had everything we needed. I appreciated all the small details in place to make our stay enjoyable. Parking is very easy. And the apartment was nice and quiet. There's no a/c, but we didn't need it at all. The temps drop so much at night and we used the fan and it was enough. I highly recommend renting this place if you're in the area. We liked that it was outside of Durango but felt centrally located to traveling to Ouray and other places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed at! Everything about this spot was so thought out and pretty! I appreciated the small framed notes throughout and the fact that you provided makeup washcloths. The parking situation was super ideal and the location was so pretty. I have never seen a marmot until I pulled in front of the complex and a cute little guy was standing in the grass!! This spot was extra convenient for our plans at Purgatory Ski Resort, a very quick drive. I would consider staying at properties by this same host just for how well they communicated and how clean it was, great attention to detail. There is no AC, but it’s overall a perfect temperature in the evenings (and we knew before we came that there would be no AC). Maybe bring a little fan if you get warm easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location, newly renovated , price, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

We loved how clean and cute and well furnished this little gem was! And so close to Purgatory resort! Kate was very communicative and made sure everything was just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place, very cozy!

The property was very clean and organized. Very aesthetically pleasing and nice amenities and staff. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and modern. Would stay again!

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

We had an amazing time and the place was perfect for the two of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy condo

Nice stay condo perfect for 2. Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bear Cave Review

I highly recommend the Bear Cave - it is very cozy for 1-2 people. The kitchen is perfect for having breakfast and preparing meals if you don’t feel like going out. Short drive to Main Street of Durango and close to Silverton and Ouray and lots of outdoor activities. The community has a pool and hot tub on-site and there is a nice restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022