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Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory

NOTE: 4WD/AWD required in winter with snow tires (Thanksgiving through late March). Chains can be rented in the neighborhood for $30/day.

Spectacular mountain views and wooded privacy between Durango and Purgatory Resort. Spacious, comfortable, cozy, private and convenient are just a few of the words that accurately describe this newly constructed, mountain-contemporary home. 

Some vacation homes offer a comfortable respite after the day’s activities and experiences, but Castle Rock Retreat is the kind of house, that to many, becomes part of the experience. This new home offers contemporary mountain decor, providing roomy comfort for up to eight guests with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a well-equipped kitchen, multiple decks, welcoming living/dining room with TV, movie library, and games for the family, upstairs loft and home office with TV, and grand mountain views from windows and decks. The home features Starlink WIFI with average internet speeds are around 100mbs which allows for multiple devices to streaming content (the home features Hulu for live TV/Sports).

One of the home’s most unique features is the covered deck with outdoor furniture and gas fireplace, with remarkable views of the Hermosa Cliffs. This home is located within about a seven-minute drive to Purgatory Resort, about 30 minutes from downtown Durango and the Durango Train, and Mesa Verde National Park is a scenic one-hour drive to the Southwest.
 
Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning.

The mountain view from the kitchen and adjacent bar area, is of Engineer Mountain. One of the area’s iconic peaks, the 12,968 foot mountain is a popular hiking and mountain biking area in summer and passed by all travelers on the famous San Juan Scenic Byway when driving to the town of Silverton and beyond.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed with ensuite bath (Main level)
2nd Bedroom - King bed (Upper Level)
3rd Bedroom - Bunk beds with full-sized bed and three twins beds (Upper level) 

Please note there is a security camera outside on the front of the home to monitor snow. It is motion detected and pointed high to see driveway and road. There are no other cameras inside the home. There is no access to the detached garage. The home is not pet friendly so please do not bring your pets.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

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.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a security system, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

1586-225197
Castle Rock Retreat Private Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Pines - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Electra Lake - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Molas Pass - 31 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 50 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 37 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this vacation 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 mi (15 km).

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Luxury Home with Great Views| Outdoor Fireplace| Private| 2 mi From Purgatory Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

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

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.
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10/10

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

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.

10/10

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

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!
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10/10

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

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

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

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.
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8/10

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

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

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!
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10/10

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!

8/10

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
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10/10

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

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

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

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

Great location in secluded pines and mountains of Durango!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The home was perfect! Very comfortable and well appointed. We had a very relaxing time and a nice break from the Texas heat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Beautiful property that was as advertised. We come to Durango each Presidents Day weekend for a ski trip and this house was so convenient. Homey and easy with so many amenities! Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Unbelievable scenery, gorgeous home that feels brand new, (fully furnished.) A+++
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10

Gorgeous views! Very clean, great appliances for preparing meals at home. Great location between Durango and Silverton for easy access to both.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

We spent a week at this property and was perfect for our family (4 adults, 3 children). Most of our activities were around Purgatory and north throughout the week which was way better than staying near Durango. The property was extremely clean and very well stocked. As a cabin owner of a rental property in another state, I had several takeaways to improve my property. Everything was perfect from the comfort to the views. The road in is a little off the beaten path , but the peace and quiet, along with the views, is well worth it. I wouldn’t think twice about booking this property if in the area in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020