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Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Purgatory Resort
  • Electra Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck!

A Private Paradise close to town, in a prestigious lake community. This is the place to experience a true Durango vacation! With incredible 360 degree mountain views and immaculate landscaping, the newly renovated Double J offers a full kitchen, a dining and living area with beautiful light coming through the impressive 2 story windows. The living room features a wood burning stove for those chilly nights, and a small library with books related to the area.

Off the living/dining room is a spacious deck, the perfect place to enjoy a meal, or just absorb the beauty of the glorious aspens and pines, any time of day. On the main floor, there is a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large closet. Adjacent to this bedroom is a spacious bathroom with shower. The cabin's upper level has a large master suite with king bed, and an adjoining sitting area. The master has a new full bath with a large jacuzzi tub, double sinks, and a walk-in closet. The cabin's décor is done in comfortable Durango style furnishings, with artwork that boasts the wonderful wildlife and scenery that this area is known for. The high ceilings bring in lots of natural light.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed (2nd Level)
2nd Bedroom- 2 twins (Main Level)

Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?

This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.

Pet Policy
No dogs are allowed unless prearranged with the management company. There is an additional pet fee of $100 per dog per reservation. Maximum 2 dogs. Renters are responsible for their pet(s) at all times and must ensure all solid wastes have been picked up and disposed of before departure. There will be a $500 fine if there is an unauthorized pet on the property.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.

Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.

Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.

A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.

Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.

Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.

Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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 deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Electra Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hermosa Creek Trailhead - 33 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 37 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powder House - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dante's - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Electra Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Animas River. Lake of the Pines and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came for some off roading so this was a great location to be able to hit the trails quickly.
Sunset from the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Peaceful setting near Electra Lake

This is was perfect location for our trip to Durango. Very comfortable cabin and the back deck has the most peaceful and serene setting looking into the woods and the neighbors pond. So delightful!

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Double J Cool

Comfortable and relaxing, easy check-in and check-out. Staff was very pleasant, professional, and accommodating. Yard and landscaping was nice and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful property! So peaceful and one of a kind! Met owners and they were so kind and helpful. Thank you for sharing your property with us. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Ski Trip

Great spot close to the mountain and off the beaten path. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Great cabin experience

The cabin was clean and organized. The location was great, in between Durango and Purgatory. I hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

P H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Outdoor area was private which we enjoyed. The water pressure was good and there was plenty of hot water for us. There was really no comfortable place to sit inside of the cabin. The sofa cushions are worn and split open (see photo). The king mattress was not comfortable. The entire house needs a good deep cleaning as there is a ton of dust everywhere except table tops. The photos are of the exhaust fan above range, ceiling fan above king bed and lamp legs in living room next to sofa. It also needs to be noted the outdoor garbage is about 1/2 mile one way from cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan H.

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

Good.

Property was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy Y.

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

Awesome location

Perfect place for us as we wanted to be close to the Glacier Club, Honeyville, James Ranch and the Nugget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Felix Z.

Double J Cabin

Lovely location in very scenic spot. Lots of windows with views of trees, landscape, and natural surroundings. Delightful cabin was comfortable, easy parking, full sized washer/dryer, and well supplied.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Double J Cabin

Very nice place!! The owner lives next door and is very nice! The cabin was clean and well stocked! This was our second time to stay there!! We plan on coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Quaint and comfortable

Just what our family of four needed. Beautiful view through living room windows. Less than 10 min. To purgatory. Quiet back road. We'll equipped kitchen. We cooked two dinners and three breakfasts there. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great base camp

We used this property as a base camp for our Jeep excursions to Silverton, Ouray, Telluride etc. It was clean and well stocked with a beautiful backyard. Recommend it for small group with a pet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Great place!

Great house; great location. Close to Durango but not too close.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

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

Excellent

Came for 22nd Annual Purgatory Ski Bike Race... Had a blast even drove up to Telluride to hit the slops.. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Y.

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

Winter Wonderland

Perfectly lovely! Exactly as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Durango Cabin

The location of the cabin is amazing! There is a little pond with fishes about 15 feet from the property. The cabin was roomy for our family of 4 and provided everything we needed. Response time from the property manager was quick, we definitely recommend this propery!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen p.

Fall Color in Durango

My husband and I had a wonderful week hiking and mountain biking. The house was in the perfect location. 20 miles north of Durango and the fall colors were magnificent. The house has everything you need to feel right at home. I am so glad I found this place.

8/10 Good

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful backyard

Great home with an incredible backyard area. Great space for our dogs. Checking in was difficult because the code was sent after I started driving and lost internet, so I had to drive to nearly to Durango to get the code. Owners live next door which caught us off guard and would have been nice to know before I drove back to internet access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B., Scottsdale, USA

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

Exactly as advertised

The property was immaculate. The setting was beautiful, the furnishings were comfortable with the exception of the Master Bedroom mattress, which was uncomfortably hard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Beautiful in the Fall

Great location although no access to lake despite being in a lake community. Regardless would definitely return.

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for skiing

Property and pictures were exactly as advertised. A bit dusty in places and cobwebs in windows. Would be nice if they upgraded the 1 old couch to an L-shaped couch or at least add a cushioned chair instead of the lawn chair that was there to accommodate 4 people. Other than that, our family enjoyed being close to the ski hill and the beautiful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving

Beware these places that claim to be pet friendly until you book the reservation. After you pay you get the real pet attitude on what and where your pets can go. Not really pet friendly at all. Yard and deck in back are nice, but no fence between yard and busy corner you are on. Had I known the real attitude towards my pets I world have booked elsewhere. Btw very spendy for non secluded space. En suite master bath remodel was good though…
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C., GILBERT

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

Durango Vacation

My wife and I stayed at this house for about a week. The location is great, between downtown Durango and Purgatory Ski Resort. A lot of hiking/biking within a short drive. The house had everything we needed. It was very hot the week we stayed there. A window unit AC upstairs cooled things off but was loud and could be an issue if you are light sleeper. The heat is probably only an issue in July. We highly recommend this house and the property management is really great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita P.

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

No thank you

No thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lorie Naylor

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Durango Colorado Vacations is your guide to a dream vacation for your entire family. We offer luxury and mid-priced lodging with recommended year-round discounted activities in the majestic, breathtaking Rocky Mountains.

Contact us for help finding the perfect lodging accommodations including pet-friendly lodging, travel planning ideas, as well as discounts on ski rentals (winter), raft trips, horseback riding, bike rentals. and jeep tours (summer).

If you have a passion for the great outdoors, we think you will agree that a Durango, Colorado vacation should be at the top of your list.

Please feel free to call upon us to assist you with any part of your vacation plans.

The Reservation Team @ Durango Colorado Vacations

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