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Secluded Cabin on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area, Dogs Welcome
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 6 111.5 sq m
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Durango, CO
- Purgatory Resort
- Lake of the Pines12 min drive
- Cliffs at Tamarron24 min drive
- Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)79 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bear Room
1 King Bed
Fishing Room
1 Queen Bed
Mining Room
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bear Room
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Fishing Room Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Mining Room Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Cabin on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area, Dogs Welcome
Our 1200 Sq ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, custom home was completely remodeled in 2013 and offers the most privacy and seclusion of any property near Purgatory as it sits on 132 acres, yet is less then 2 miles from the ski resort and 25 miles from downtown Durango. VRBO Listing 716605 is also on the property (1/4 mile away) and features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 6, if your group is bigger than our 3 bedroom alone can accommodate.
The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The main living space features a 46 inch flat screen TV and wood burning fireplace (wood provided).
The master bedroom has a king size bed, the other two bedrooms both have queen beds.
The property borders the Weminuche national Forest on the North and East, which is the largest and most unused wilderness area in the continental U.S. Their are numerous lakes and ponds on the property, and a road to higher elevations where the views of the surrounding mountains and lakes are spectacular. It is common to see bear, deer, elk, big horn sheep, snow shoe hares, ducks, geese, turkey, coyote, marmot, and the occasional mountain lion or moose. All of the pictures in the listing were taken from the property.
A 4WD/AWD with good tires is required December through March. If you plan to drive a vehicle not so equipped, please book elsewhere. Although the roads are extremely well maintained, we want to ensure our neighbors are not adversely impacted by our guests who may not regularly drive on snow packed roads.
Lastly, we love dogs, and they are totally welcome as long as they are well behaved and get along with people and other dogs. Lucy runs free on the property.
The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The main living space features a 46 inch flat screen TV and wood burning fireplace (wood provided).
The master bedroom has a king size bed, the other two bedrooms both have queen beds.
The property borders the Weminuche national Forest on the North and East, which is the largest and most unused wilderness area in the continental U.S. Their are numerous lakes and ponds on the property, and a road to higher elevations where the views of the surrounding mountains and lakes are spectacular. It is common to see bear, deer, elk, big horn sheep, snow shoe hares, ducks, geese, turkey, coyote, marmot, and the occasional mountain lion or moose. All of the pictures in the listing were taken from the property.
A 4WD/AWD with good tires is required December through March. If you plan to drive a vehicle not so equipped, please book elsewhere. Although the roads are extremely well maintained, we want to ensure our neighbors are not adversely impacted by our guests who may not regularly drive on snow packed roads.
Lastly, we love dogs, and they are totally welcome as long as they are well behaved and get along with people and other dogs. Lucy runs free on the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
House trained well behaved dogs welcome.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Durango
Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Durango, CO
What's nearby
- Lake of the Pines - 12 min drive - 5.5 km
- Electra Lake - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
- Cliffs at Tamarron - 24 min drive - 21.0 km
- Fort Lewis College - 52 min drive - 52.9 km
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 53 min drive - 54.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Powder House - 37 min drive
- The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - 13 min drive
- Purgy's - 13 min drive
- Dante's - 43 min drive
- The Nugget (Bar) - 11 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenna M.
1 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Durango trip
Jenna M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roslyn C.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roslyn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
L V.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


L V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelsie L.
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Family Vacation
Kelsie L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey S.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey S.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle M.
6 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location!
Danielle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie W.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado trip
Jackie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay T.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Lindsay T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
christina l.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purgatory
christina l.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian C.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great stay
Brian C.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain getaway
Chris S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wesley R.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Wesley R.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Toni H.
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience
Toni H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Keely P.
24 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin get away!
Keely P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy N.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isolated Paradise
Wendy N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
zane s.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close by Wedding
zane s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy G.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin Stay
Jeremy G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin C.
14 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall break
Martin C.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Shawn H.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
People and dog heaven
Shawn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn T.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded cabin
Kathryn T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aubry J.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience
Aubry J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan C.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in the forest
Jan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Theresa B., Park City, Kansas
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Vacation
Theresa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sean McCormack

Sean grew up in the area, skiing every weekend at Purgatory, and graduating from Durango High School before leaving to experience life outside this rural community. After 25 years, he and Leslie decided to move back to the mountains of Southwest Colorado to be close to family and all of the outdoor activities they enjoy.
Why they chose this property
This area is the Saudi Arabia of solar energy, with plenty of water and lots of trees. It is easy to build a comfortable and highly sustainable life here. All of the houses, barns, and greenhouses were built using wood harvested from the property. The 27' x 110' greenhouse provides fruits and vegetables not only for Sean and Leslie, but for a number of other families in the area. Standing dead trees are harvested and provide a backup heat source for all the homes and buildings on the property, with an additional 120 cords of wood harvested for sale, providing a carbon neutral source of heat. The trees are harvested primarily to improve the health of the forest.
What makes this property unique
There is nothing better than cozying up to a real wood fire after a full day of skiing, watching the snow fall during the winter, or lounging on the covered deck and watching the sun disappear over the mountains during the summer. The kids will have a great time exploring the forest, fishing in the nearby creeks or lake, biking, horseback riding or the many other activities close by.
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