Escape to a luxurious mountain retreat at this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home in the San Juan Mountains. Directly across from Purgatory Ski Resort and near downtown Durango, this custom-built haven offers high-end finishes and unbeatable views of Engineer Mountain from its main living space.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8353 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle
NOTE: There is no garage access.
The home will be listed for sale March 6, 2026 and showings may be scheduled during your stay. There are only occasional showings, but not very many given the market is very slow. If you do not want to allow showings, then please do not book this property. We will apply a $100 discount per showing, if we need to show the home during your stay.
Our 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 3,800 square foot home, which was custom-built in 2011, features high-end interior finishes and furnishings that you would expect in a luxurious mountain retreat. No details were spared in the construction of this home, making for a one-of-a-kind guest experience. From the home's dedicated wine room, top-of-the-line appliances, and a built-in coffee maker to its hardwood floors throughout and multiple gas fireplaces, this home is sure to impress!
Our home's location is equally ideal! It is located directly across from Purgatory Ski Resort and is 24 miles from downtown Durango (less than a 30-minute drive). Enjoy the convenience of being at the ski resort while having the privacy and additional space of a house. The resort is the perfect all-season playground offering a wealth of winter and summer activities for all ages. Recreational amenities include a private hot tub, dedicated game room with a pool table, and bar area.
At 8,900 feet elevation, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, the views from this home are unbeatable! Engineer mountain is prominently featured in the view from the main living space. The home backs up to National Forest, offering privacy and seclusion while lounging in the outdoor living area and enjoying the private hot tub. The house is located adjacent to the Purgatory Flats trailhead (one of the best hikes in the area) and overlooks Twilight Lake (Paddle Boarding, fishing, etc.).
Bed Configuration: Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV and Ensuite Bath (Main Floor) 2nd Bedroom - King Bed with TV and Ensuite Bath (Main Floor) 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed with TV (Bottom Floor) 4th Bedroom - 2 Twin Beds (Bottom Floor)
The home is pet friendly (1 dog only max 25 pounds) and the pet fee is $40/day (Max $250).
Book 7+ nights and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Does not apply during Christmas/New Years).
For an optional 4% resort fee, you will have access to the Durango Mountain Club which includes an outdoor heated pool with slide, outdoor hot tub and workout facility. The 4% resort fee included in the quote is the required resort fee that must be charged and does not allow access to the Durango Mountain Club. When booking, just advise if you would like the extra 4% resort fee added.
Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding, etc) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours, etc) activities.
Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.
Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
On a lake
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 3,802 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Durango, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Silverton Railroad Depot and Silverton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron. Visit our Durango travel guide
Is Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Purgatory Resort and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Lakefront Custom Home Across from Purgatory - Pool Table/Hot Tub/Shuttle Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Enjoyed our stay. Loved that it has a small lake right across the street. Access to trail was wonderful. Plenty of space to be together and to have your own space. Will definitely stay again.
We loved the house - spacious, well designed, its the best of all of the vacation rentals we have had in the last few years in this area (its an annual tradition for our family).Comfortable beds, huge kitchen, two large living areas, cozy fireplaces, amazing views of Engineer mountain and super close to the ski area without all of the noise of a ski in / ski out.Owner/manager was super responsive to issues as they came up and made this a dream stay for our family.Thank you!Todd & Kahleetah
Our family really enjoyed our time in this amazing home! The views and location were excellent. The house had everything that we needed and the amenities were top notch. Truly spectacular!
We spent a summer weekend at this wonderful home. Nice location straight across the street from Purgatory resort. Kitchen was well equipped and house layout was great. Spent a couple occasions in the hot tub after long hikes. Would stay again.
William L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew E.
9 September 2022
Amazing Stay
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 rental had everything we needed, the Mountain View’s were spectacular.
Matthew E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
4 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice Home
Nice home, but the location is not as it appears on the photos. Expected a remote location but instead on a busy road. There was no seating in the game room as the sofa had been removed and placed in the living room.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
7 October 2021
Amazing Views
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 rented this house while we were in Durango for our daughters wedding. It completely exceeded our expectations. The layout was perfect for us and our adult children. The views were outstanding!
Amy W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anita D.
28 October 2022
Our favorite so far!
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 our stay in this beautiful home! Management did a great job of staying in touch and answering our questions. Great location, wonderful floor plan, very clean and well maintained. I do a lot of cooking and this lovely and well stocked kitchen had everything. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to come back next year. We will definitely stay here if it is available.
Anita D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott L.
12 July 2023
Amazing Property Conveniently Located
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:
Wow! This property was almost perfect. The house is masterfully designed and perfectly situated for access to Durango, Silverton, and Ouray. The driveway housed our RV, Jeep, SXS, and SUV easily.The home overlooks twilight lake with Kayak Rentals and Purgatory creek trail is right next to the house. Secluded location with no houses close.Ammenities were abundent with two masters upstairs with the kitchen, wine room, etc and the gameroom and two bedrooms and baths downstairs. Even has laundry upstairs and downstairs. Only downside in the Summer is the mosquitoes. Bring your spray, especially for the trail!
We had many issues with the house:
Main fire place not working. (Fixed)
Bed room fire place not working. ( Not Fixed)
No hot water. (Fixed)
Cold house (Fixed)
Porch lights not working. (Fixed)
Internet north working (Fixed)
Down stairs bedroom roof leaking (Not Fixed)
That bed room could not be used.
Patrick H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
3 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Review
Great property but systems did not work.
* First night a fan/humidifier set off fire alarm. Unable to get alarm off. Prop manager recommended calling 911? When morning came did contact 911. Fire trucks and Ambulances dispatched only to tell us they could not turn it off either.
Back to property manager who finally had someone outside of an answering service speak with us. One night / day lost.
* Fire places did not work properly. Not a big deal but the fire lit dinner and evenings we had pictured did not come true.
* Thermostats in home did not respond. Felt like someone else were controlling the temp??
* Internet worked one day. Again no help from prop manager.
For such an amazing home it is disappointing the mechanics of the home are not better. We normal would discus this with the property but no avenue to reach them after our stay....
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
NM F.
23 February 2023
Beautiful Home, Great Stay, but Tough Ski Trip With No Garage
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:
We stayed in this beautiful home over a 4-day holiday weekend.The home has 2 large bedrooms on top floor and 2 smaller bedrooms on bottom floor. All bedrooms had attached, luxurious bathrooms. Bathroom in primary bedroom was large and comfortable. Washer/dryer in closet was a big plus. Fireplace in primary bedroom didn't work (or we couldn't get it to work), but that was the only drawback. All bedrooms were very nice.Lower floor had great open space with pool table, bar, large tv and couch. Our 5 teenagers loved spending time in this separate space. Us grownups mostly stayed in upper living room/kitchen area with views of Engineer Peak. Fireplace in main living room was nice (gas, operated by switch). Plenty of space, great light and comfortable furniture.Kitchen was great for cooking, wit large island, oversized refrigerator/freezer, and plenty of counter space. Could use some nicer pots/pans, but we had most everything we needed. Purgatory ski resort is right across the street/very convenient. Shuttle can be called for pick-up/drop-off, but we mostly drove. The fact that we could take our small dog was also a huge plus.Only major downside was lack of access to garage. Area had a large snow-storm and the driveway/stairs were 6'+ deep in snow. Management company plowed narrow access to driveway and dug out narrow walkway up stairs to upper entry door, but it was still very difficult hauling our luggage, gear, food up and down the icy, narrow steps surrounded by 6'+ walls of snow. The home has 2 garage doors on bottom floor that would have allowed easy access/vehicle parking to load/unload gear, but guests have no access (?!). This made for a more difficult/dangerous ski trip, plus very cold vehicles in the am. I suggest the owners re-think that policy, especially during the winter months.Overall, great stay, great service from management team, and beautiful home.
NM F.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Todd M.
27 November 2021
Beautiful property with needed maintenance
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a beautiful home in a beautiful location but....the home needs some attention and the property management team should be more attentive to the customer issues and requests.Upon arrival we noticed the kitchen sink faucet would not work. We called PVR and they informed us that they would send a maintenance person to look at it. While waiting for this person to arrive we also noticed the remote control blinds in two of the bathrooms would not function (and could not be closed manually), the fireplace in the master bedroom would not function, the cooktop on the island wouldn't work and the front outdoor lighting would not work to light the stairway to the home.The person who, eventually, came to look at the kitchen faucet, Stuart, was not a maintenance person but rather a property management person and was unable to repair the faucet.We informed him of the other issues and he said they try to send him first as the actual maintenance person was expensive to use. We asked for the actual maintenance person to come early the next morning to do repairs as we had plans for the day. After waiting until mid morning we called PVR and informed them we couldn't wait any longer and were leaving. We informed them that we would just deal with the issues as we didn't want anyone in the home while we were away because we have a kenneled dog that we didn't want to get over anxious seeing an unknown person. Our dog is prone to seizures from triggers like this.While we were gone the maintenance person, Frank, called to inform us that he had in fact been to the home and was also not able to repair the faucet and would have to send his plumber. This was totally unacceptable and disrespectful.So if you want a beautiful home with issues and terrible communication between the property management team this is the place for you.
The home was just as we wanted. Perfect for our kids and grandkids to join us. A very nice set up with two bedrooms downstairs and two main bedrooms upstairs, having four full bathrooms was also perfect for all of us.
The location was also nice. Very easy to get to both Durango and Silverton and Ouray and lots of hiking trails along the way.
The house was amazing. It would make life much easier during the winter to be able to have access to the garage. You definitely DO need four wheel drive if there is a lot of snow. We were not able to get my expedition up the driveway. Maintenance work definitely needs to be kept up with. The only (constructive criticism) review I read prior to our stay mentioned several items that needed to be fixed. This review was in November so I wrongly assumed that by January those items would be fixed. They were not. 3 fireplaces - NONE worked - we checked the breaker box and that wasn't the problem (no directions anywhere) The dishwasher wouldn't drain, a very sweet person brought me some vinegar to run through it, but it was so bad that when I added the vinegar, it overflowed on to the floor. So, we hand washed every dish we used which is not something I enjoy on vacation. The shades in the bathrooms on the main floor didn't work. They are automated and stuck on UP. That wasn't very comfortable bathing at night, not knowing who might be watching. and 3 major light bulbs were out in the kitchen and the upstairs freezer made very little ice and wouldn't keep ice cream frozen. The only thing I called the management company about during our stay was the dishwasher. While on vacation, we didn't want to deal with maintenance the entire time we were there. We would most definitely stay here again, but I would inquire as to what has been fixed and what hasn't. One last little thing. The house needs a regular broom for inside and a shovel for snow. I realize these are small things and they definitely didn't mess up our stay at all, but knowing that the management team knew about the issues prior to us checking in, they should have been addressed before we got there.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great, upscale home with plenty of room for large groups. We were there for a working vacation and all 4 of us had room to work and relax. Loved having the hot tub and pool table. You will need to plan ahead - the nearest full line grocery store is 20-25 min away. Pls note the Durango Mountain Club requires driving over to Purgatory and up the mountain a bit. Beautiful, relaxing scenery of the mountains.
Loved it. Best kitchen yet in a rental. Two giant living areas. Right across the highway from Purgatory Resort and right next to the trailhead for the terrific Purgatory Flats Trail.