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Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub

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Living area with Sleeper Sofa, Fireplace, Large Deck
Golf - Golf
Sleeper Sofa
Exterior
Golf

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub

Nestled in a tranquil pine forest, Whistle Stop at Tamarron Resort (Pinecone #818) invites you to unwind in true Colorado mountain style. This cozy one-bedroom condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, with a private deck that opens to forested serenity and crisp alpine air.

Inside, you’ll find a well-equipped full kitchen with everything from a full-size refrigerator and oven to a coffee maker and toaster—ideal for preparing hearty breakfasts before the day’s adventures. The inviting living area features a brand-new sleeper sofa, perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors, while the private bedroom boasts a plush queen bed for a restful night’s sleep.

Step out onto the deck with your morning coffee and take in the peaceful views, or enjoy a quiet evening under the stars. High-speed Wi-Fi (approx. 100+ Mbps) keeps you connected when needed.

As a guest, you’ll have access to exclusive discounted rates at Glacier’s picturesque 18-hole Valley Golf Course—details provided prior to your stay. Whether you're here to hike, golf, or simply savor the mountain breeze, Whistle Stop offers a secluded, refreshing retreat in the heart of Colorado.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Main Bedroom - Queen Bed with TV (Main Floor)
* 2nd Bedroom - New Sleeper Sofa (Main Floor)

ON-SITE AMENITIES AT THE LODGE INCLUDE: indoor pool, outdoor heated pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam shower, fitness center, golf at a special discounted rate, tennis, pickleball, playground, 3 on-site restaurants, and event center. There is an EV Charging Station available for guest use in the Valley Clubhouse parking lot, adjacent to the Tamarron Lodge. Our Tamarron rental guests can play Glacier's 18-hole Valley Course at an exclusive discounted rate. Details will be provided in your rental instructions. There is a $20 per person ski shuttle to purgatory on weekends - tickets must be purchased in advance and the pick-up location is in the Valley Clubhouse parking lot.

LOCATION: Tamarron sits at around 7800 feet in elevation and is just 10 minutes south of Purgatory Ski Resort and 20 minutes north of downtown Durango. Many guests stay here to visit Purgatory Ski Resort, which offers a variety of restaurants, winter and summer activities, and festivals/events.

GOOD TO KNOW:
This property has Air Conditioning!
Coin laundry in the guest service building in Pinecone near unit 805.
There are several stairs leading to the front door of this condo.
Please note, due to HOA regulations, this unit, and all of the units at Tamarron, DO NOT allow pets.
No smoking / vaping of any kind is allowed
Trailers are discouraged as there is very limited, designated space to park trailers - if you plan to bring one, please inquire first.
AWD or 4WD is recommended in Winter (Dec-Mar).

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.

VRC CANCELLATION POLICY: At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, Vacation Rental Collective offers a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. We do offer travel insurance.

ABOUT YOUR HOST:
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Durango

Durango is home to this condo. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Animas River and Electra Lake. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch are also worth visiting.
Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 29 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 28 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mineshaft Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prospector - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cliffside Bar and Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cuckoo's Waterin' Hole - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$365, 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.

Is Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whistle Stop (#818) | 10 min to Ski - Private Deck - Golf - AC/Pool/HotTub located?

Situated in Durango, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cliffs at Tamarron and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Animas River. Electra Lake and James Ranch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Great Stay

Great location! Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great location. No windows in the bedroom didn’t work for us. And no fans. The great things: super clean and plenty of provisions for our stay. Loved the open living dining room and balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good: Nice living room with big window; Useful "mudroom" in entrance; Close to campground where our friends were staying at campground and in Purgatory; Thank youChallenges: Though was on 1st floor, took 27 or so steps up to reach it; Bed swayed in the middle; Lack of windows in bedroom and bathroom; Only 1 dishtowel provided; Drinking glass was dirty on the shelf
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc & Meg L.

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

Review of Tamarron

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: Excellent! Durango beautiful! Resort wonderful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Perfect For Our Hiking Trip

This vacation rental was clean, attractive, and peaceful. It was perfectly situated for access to hiking hiking trails in the San Juan and Weminuche National Forests, and also to the Durango Silverton Railroad. It was also a perfect setup for us to cook most of our own meals, which we prefer for convenience on hiking trips, but we did treat ourselves to one very enjoyable lunch at the Mineshaft Bar and Grill, on the resort premises, and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mesa, AZ

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: this is our second time in tamarron 818, still homey and clean , The balcony is our favorite part, so quiet and fun, family came for dinner, can't wait to stay agin.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

April 2021 Durango

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 good experience. Provided a central point to see Mesa Verde, Our and Silverton
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mesa, AZ

tamarin lodge , most homey relaxing time with family from durango

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: I had a great time staying in condo 818, open patio doors to the outdoors was my favorite, grandchildren came over and we watched squirrels. we went swimming and just relaxed in this very homey place. I also loved the separate bedroom , I am bringing my husband too this October to visit our son.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mesa, AZ

Tamarron time means time with grandkids that live near.

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 third time in Condo 818. homey and love the dark bedroom. is it The view out the big window and sunny balcony watching the icicles melt. relaxing visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marlene A.

Great golfing and hiking location

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: Great location and amenities, the golf course is expensive, but beautiful and in great shape. The condo was comfortable and well equipped, except for a salad bowl. The pool, hot tub, and grounds around it were well kept and number of people were limited , due to Covid. Had a good take out pizza from the restaurant one night.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Peaceful condo in the trees

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 a FANTASTIC stay in this place! While the furnishings are a bit dated, it was cozy and very quiet. The kitchen is very small but very well stocked with dishes for cooking (just needs a cutting board!).The resort has great amenities---we needed to book early for the pool because of COVID but really enjoyed our stay. It is much quieter than Durango (the golf course/trees buffer the road) and we enjoyed the epic star-gazing. You do need to climb a full set of steps to get to the condo.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

A guest from Durango,

Dirty, uncomfortable, dated, inconvenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Toilet paper
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bucyrus, OH

Nice Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 a great time. We would have preferred a bottom rental, 39 steps was a bit much. We would have preferred a king size bed, the queen was too small.The rental was clean and comfortable, everything we needed was there. The supplies included was a nice touch.We called maintenance and they were there the next morning.Overall we enjoyed ourselves very much.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Marleen D.

Pinecone #818

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The stay was enjoyable; however, the bed was too hard so we didn't rest well and the shower had hair from a previous occupant. Moved the couch to get a better view of the TV and was very dirty...hadn't been vacuumed for some time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cesar J H.

Great, quiet 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: The place was perfect. Perfect size, location, activities. All things considered, they have figured out how to follow the social distancing but still have the amenities available to guests. Pool is by appointment but you get the pool for yourself. Call ahead. The gym is the same. Close to downtown Durango and to the ski area. Plenty of lanes and hikes. The condo was clean and well stocked. The host very attentive. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle G.

Family Reunion Goldmine!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the rental process to the check out process everything flowed seamlessly. I booked everything online and the payment went through without any problems. I did have to call the main desk once about part of the rental procedure but it was handled quickly and professionally. The condo was the perfect size for my son and I, and we had everything we needed. I brought along a couple of items that I was sure I would need, a sharp knife and a vegetable peeler. I learned that from experience. The place was spotless when we walked it. The furnishings were nice. My only complaint was that the glasses weren’t clean, I had to wash them all before I used them. The location was perfect for everything we had planned for the week. We seemed to be halfway to everything. The pool and gym area were more than we expected. There was even a great grassy area where we had a family kickball game. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more. I have already recommended it to others and I would love to come back again.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Harmeyer J.

818 tamarron unit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I called left message about rodent in walls when heat was turned on and feces smell which maintenance told is when we tried to enter upon check in their was a smell complaint I was never called back on the 2 week period. Second week when rain started roof leaked on chair where stove pipe used to be. Still to date no one called back after leaving message
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Laura C.

Great Unit & Location, Housekeeping Not Up to Par

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: This condo was just right for my stay: great location, comfortable furniture & bed, nicely stocked kitchen. I enjoyed walks around the area on cleared roads. Even still, after reading past reviews about cleanliness not being great, I took a chance, hoping things would be better than others have experienced previously. I was disappointed. The cleaning of surfaces was not done. The kitchen counters & stove, bathroom surfaces, the dining, coffee & end tables, & the dresser & bedside tables were all in need of attention. I'm accustomed to taking cleaning supplies with me to VRBO's because this isn't an isolated incident, so I cleaned those surfaces I knew I'd be using. Changing the linens & taking out the trash doesn't constitute adequate cleaning between guests as I see it. While the place wasn't trashed or absolutely filthy, it was clear that cleaning surfaces is not being done between guests. I would only recommend this property to others who are also willing to do some cleaning upon arrival.One other thing... the walls between this unit & the upstairs unit are thin, so I could hear conversation, movement & TV from upstairs.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Russell W.

Nice Place - Very clean BUT Smelled Bad

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at Tamarron in years past. This would have been another good visit except the property had a bad smell - like wet moldy carpet. Especially bad in the bedroom - very bothersome when trying to sleep. We reported this previously. I suspect a roof leak down the wall adjacent to the next unit. I would not recommend this property until the problem is fixed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Wedding resort

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Condo was good, clean. We were surprised we had 30 steps after we were told 5 steps by 2 different people but we made it. One night we did not sleep, an animal was in the bedroom wall by the bed.— Bees have a hive inside the wall on the balcony. 100s flew in would crawl up the corner and go in the wall and others flew out. Right side of the balcony.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Los Lunas, New Mexico J.

Pinecone 818

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: The location of the resort and this condo were great! Condo had everything we needed. Our grandson loved the pool. We loved everything about our experience there with one exception. The mattress on the sofa bed really needs to be replaced. Our daughter and grandson found it really uncomfortable and they are not that picky having slept on many sofa beds on vacation. Luckily, there were two extra comforters which they put on top of the mattress and then put the sheets on top of that. That made it work for this trip. But it is such a lovely condo and replacing the sofa bed mattress would make the experience even better.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard P.

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

Ski trip

The condo is fine, just some missing items in the kitchen like a pan. You have to drive to the pool/spa due to distance and make reservations 2 days ahead, otherwise no luck. Purgatory shuttle also, but only 1 day ahead. Some staff at the fitness are very nice, others outright nasty, we even had a conflict with a pool nazi who tried to kick us out before our time was over so she can go home early.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Great stay - looking forward to coming back again

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: A very comfortable accommodation in a lovely retreat with great amenities.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne Doolittle D.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Full week stay

Great location. But, unit was old, needed updating. Felt dirty. Kitchen lacked basic equipment, like bowls knives, cutting board, colander, cheese shredder, etc. Mived after 7 days to modernized unit with full kitchen amenities a felt cleaner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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