Title: Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! Holiday home with kitchen, near Purgatory Resort ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173600/39173533/23d05028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173600/39173533/fdfe6b16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173600/39173533/86915c56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173600/39173533/aa307ce8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173600/39173533/1384391d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, with views from every window and a large deck perfect for outdoor living. Enjoy convenient access to Purgatory Ski Resort and downtown Durango while relaxing in comfortable surroundings. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82236 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! We welcome you and your family to relax in our comfortable 3-bedroom, 3 bath home with views from every window. Easy/convenient access to the San Juan Mountains, Silverton, Ouray and Durango. Located just minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort and 28 miles from downtown Durango, there is plenty to do in this mountain paradise. This home is located in the Lake Purgatory area, tucked in the forest for privacy. With the goal of a comfortable and restful stay, we have taken great care to ensure there is everything you need. The master bedroom features a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom. The 2nd and 3rd bedroom (both queens) share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom. Downstairs in another TV/living room with a fold out couch and 1/2 bathroom if you need extra sleeping space for the little ones. Just like home, there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The large deck provides enjoyable outdoor living. There are amazing views of the mountain and Lake Purgatory peeking through the Aspens. Bed Configuration: Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Main Level) 2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level) 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level) Lower Level Living Area - Pull Out Sleeper Sofa 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. Please note: A 4WD/AWD with good tires is REQUIRED December through March. The roads are extremely well maintained; however they are on the steep side in spots and can be slick after a fresh snowstorm or when it warms up and freezes. Fishing is allowed on the lake, but it is catch and release only. A fishing license is required. Boating/SUP/Flotation devices are not allowed. 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,236 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21711300/21711237/8809f6b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pond Out Back, Privacy, Great Deck! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 security system and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 413464 A Little Piece of Heaven at Lake Purgatory! Durango ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.61439%2C-107.80945&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hha1ilA1rPFNoc6zC_gEZ3NMKSo=) Durango, CO #### What's nearby - Lake of the Pines - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles - Electra Lake - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles - Cliffs at Tamarron - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles - Molas Pass - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles - Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 45 min drive - 32.0 miles #### Getting around - Silverton Station - 33 min drive - Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 133 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Powder House - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dante's - ‬34 min drive - ‪The Nugget (Bar) - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! located? > Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, Great Deck! Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ernesto B. 3 Jan 2023 #### Beautiful new year's Awesome place to spend time in the mountains. We had an amazing time ##### Ernesto B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. 3 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Location The property is in a beautiful peaceful location. Clean, well stocked and comfortable. We loved our stay here! ##### Michael P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike g. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick trip Property worked out well for our quick last minute ski trip. Property was clean and well located. ##### mike g. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynne S. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful setting, comfortable house The deck with a lovely view (and a sighting of a bear!) was our favorite part. The house was roomy for the four of us, the furnishings were comfortable. Our one complaint was that the kitchen wasn't very well equipped -- a coffeemaker, but no filters, for example. ##### Lynne S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### rick d. 12 Jul 2023 #### 2 Stars the owners of this house clearly are not trying to maintain this home or update it to a comfortable use. Our experience is that they wait for complaints before addressing the needs of the home ##### rick d. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### rick d. 12 Jul 2023 #### 2 Stars House has old carpet with allergy causing conditions from pets and dirt. Kitchen is dated with old fridge and stove, they do work ok. Dinning chairs worn out at seating cushions. Upstairs bed mattresses are dated and very uncomfortable. The upstairs hall and bathroom lights did not work on arrival. The bbq grill is nasty with old grease and was unusable. The coffee pot did not fit the machine and caused issues with grounds and the water not coming thru completely. Also not staying hot do to no contact with burner. The main stairs are shaky and move side to side when using.The back deck lights did not work. The location was good for us and the house had plenty of space.The downstairs room smelled of cigarettes and had to be cleaned. Whoever cleaned it left the garage door door open all day while we were gone. ##### rick d. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lena E., Mountainburg arkansas 6 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and secluded We loved our time at the Wren’s Nest. We saw a bear from the back deck (!) and made friends with the chipmunks. Perfect location to feel like you are in the nature part of CO, yet a quick drive into the town of Durango. ##### lena E. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jamie S. 12 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Purgatory Chains & 4 wheel drive required for the driveway. Bring your own steak knives. ##### Jamie S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### jil b. 26 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just a couple minutes from skiing at purgatory Very clean property. Exactly as presented in photos. No unpleasant odors anywhere which was a pleasant surprise as it is quite old and dated. Beds are very comfortable. All the appliances work great Beautiful views from every window, quiet neighborhood, feels very secluded. The driveway is incredibly steep and the snowplow gets there whenever it does so take heed to the forewarning to have a 4wd and chains I would suggest the owner take some time to organize the kitchen - there is a shortage of normal sized glasses , no steak knives, no sharp knives and no knife sharpener. There is an over abundance of plates, pots, multiple coffee makers , multiple food processors . Could use more in the way of tongs, spatulas and large serving utensils. And a bit more household supplies - we were a family of 5 for 8 nights and cooked all our meals there so ran out of trash bags and dishwasher detergent. It is great to have 2and a half baths. They notified us ahead of time there would only be 9 rolls of toilet paper so glad we brought extra . ##### jil b. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Durango Stay Overall the experience was great. It was unfortunate that the lake was unavailable this summer. The house was dated but in good shape. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy I. 25 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Wrens nest The property is in a great location. Needs some updating inside and cleaning of spider webs around the inside of house. There were a few stains on carpet and beds but overall clean property. Bathrooms were on each floor, which was nice. Views of aspen trees and lake were beautiful! ##### Kathy I. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2021 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly C., McLoud, OK 9 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely house in the aspens Love the location. This house is extremely clean. Awesome view of the stars at night with all the open windows in living area. Chipmunk were fun to watch. Bring bug repellent if outside a lot, the misquotes come out in the evening and early mornings due to the surroundings. Appliance are dated but work effectively. Furniture is also dated, a little broke down, but still comfy and clean. Ready to come back. We were the 2nd guest in this house, had some issues, but management was quick to respond to needs. ##### Kimberly C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019