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Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!

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The view. As the sun sets, the shadows climb the mountains.
This is the real, actual, not photoshopped view from our balcony!
Our place from below. Yes that is a real waterfall!
Looking at our building from the main lodge - it's that close!
When you walk in, you're home.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Durango, CO
  • Popular LocationPurgatory Resort1 min walk
  • Popular LocationElectra Lake12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCliffs at Tamarron15 min drive
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!

The East Rim buildings were some of the first residences at Purgatory so the builders had dibs on the best location possible! Steps from everything while being private and quiet with the most amazing mountain views. 

We are directly across the street from the Purgatory Lodge reception and perched right on the cliff overlooking the Twilight Mountains. Did we mention the waterfall right next to the building? You also have your own private parking next to the condo.

Come inside and you will find two stories with the living area upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. The living area is open and centers around the wood-burning fireplace and the brand-new deck with unobstructed views of Twilight Peak, the Needles Mountains, and the Weminuche Wilderness. The well-appointed kitchen lets the cook work their magic while still being part of the action or you can gather on the deck and grill. There is plenty of seating and a king-size Murphy bed (with a true king mattress) that can be folded down at the end of the evening for those extra guests to get a good night's sleep - life is too short to sleep on a pull-out couch! There is also a full bath with a tub and glass panel shower.

Downstairs you have 2 bedrooms, each with its own access to the full bathroom. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, large flat-screen TV, and plenty of windows as well as your own door to an outside ground-level patio. The 2nd bedroom has a Full/Twin bunk bed that is ideal for kids.
There is also a full washer/dryer, ski locker, boot warming area, and much more. The bathrooms were completely replaced in 2021, new bunks and master bed in 2021, new Murphy bed in 2021, new paint and decks in 2021, and new carpet and tile throughout in 2022.

As a guest in our home, you get access to the resort's heated pool, hot tub, and fitness center all located right across the street at Purgatory Lodge.

The condo is surrounded by the San Juan National Forest and there is plenty of great hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more that you can walk to or within a 15-minute drive. There is a small lake across the road that you can paddle-board on. There are a limited number of restaurants and bars but they all have a lot of character - try the pizza at Schoolhouse, sliders on the deck at the Nugget (and live music), or finer dining at Lift Restaurant or Moose and Squirrel's.

Silverton is a true 'old west' town and the northern terminus of the DSNGRR narrow gauge steam train and you can be there in 30 minutes. Or drive 30 minutes south to Durango where there is an amazing variety of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, outfitters, and more, as well as the amazing events that happen all year long.

If you made it this far in your reading, you will be happy to know that this place is owned and managed by a local family. We have lived in Durango since 2002 and we love where we live. We are very proud of our little place on the mountain and can't wait to host you. We are always reachable if you have questions or need assistance.

Property manager

Alison
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Durango

This condo is located in Durango. Rico Historic Courthouse and Silverton Railroad Depot are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 1 min walk
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 42 min drive
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 34 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - 5 min drive
  • Purgy's - 3 min walk
  • Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - 2 min walk
  • Bear Bar - 3 min walk
  • Village Market & Deli - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purgatory Paradise
We absolutely loved our stay. The property was exactly as advertised. Very convenient to the lifts. It has everything we could have needed. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Had an amazing stay here. Location is awesome and the owners are very helpful and communicate very well. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Badly needed retreat
No regrets. This place was great. Clean and well stocked with the things we needed to cook to eat healthy/save money. I liked the pillows so much I came home and bought a pair. We rode our mountain bikes during the day at the resort and our kid LOVED the heated pool w/ water slide that was just across the street. Hosts were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Purgatory Location
Our family enjoyed being so close to all of the summer activities that Purgatory offers! This little “condo/cabin” was so close to everything but still distanced enough that traffic and noise wasn’t an issue. The cabin was well equipped for the weekend which was a plus considering there aren’t many food options the further you get from Durango. We hesitate to note that the cleanliness has room for improvement. We mostly don’t want it to be taken negatively because we were very grateful that the hosts allowed pets (seeing as we brought our own chihuahua) but there were some things that the hosts may need to address with whoever cleans the condo. There was a lot of shed dog hair on most of the bedding when we arrived. Again, don’t want to come off as complaining because we own a dog of our own but I suspect the hosts aren’t aware of the cleaning company’s attention to detail. When a renter pays significant cleaning fees it’d be nice to arrive to sheets without imbedded dog hair. And the washing machine had what appeared to be months of old soap build up so I’m not sure how “cleaned” the linens and towels actually get. One other thing to note (which again is hard to have control over) but LOTS of cobwebs and dead insects in fairly obvious parts of the house. When you’re in the mountains you have to expect that though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo!
Our family of 4 has been going to Purgatory for 15 years and we stay 3-4 weeks at a time. This condo exceeded our expectations and the owners are super responsive and nice. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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Your hosts are Jim and Alison. We have been married since 1986 with two grown kids. We have lived in Durango since 2002 and love to travel - 55 countries and counting! During our travels, we stay in a lot of hotels and vacation rentals so we know what we like and want to make sure that you have a great experience at our place.

Because we live just down the road from Purgatory, we know the area very well and can recommend things to see and do and take care of any issues that you have quickly and properly.

Why they chose this property

We have owned the condo since 2020 and spend a lot of time there in all 4 seasons. We love the view and spend a lot of time on the balcony watching the world go by. At night it is amazingly quiet and the silence and mountain air make for a great night's sleep. We also slip across the street in our flip-flops and hit the hot tub all the time!

What makes this property unique

The East Rim condos were built in 1972. They are on the best piece of real estate possible, mixing convenience with breathtaking views to the east. We have done an extensive renovation to the place and continue to invest in improvements every year. This isn't some worn out ski condo in Summit County, this is our personal escape and we want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

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