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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
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Smart TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. We caution that the top bunk should not sleep anyone over 150 pounds.
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. Towels, change rooms and showers are provided at the 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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1275 sq ft (118 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 1 min walk
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive
  • Telluride Historic District - 94 min drive
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 32 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

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

Is Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out condo building in Durango is steps from Purgatory Resort, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Animas River and Electra Lake. Cliffs at Tamarron is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Place is perfect, with everything you could possibly need! The owners are very responsive and the location is ideal! We had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Property was well stocked with quality items, and many extras (games, kitchen items, cleaning products.) Hosts were communitive and accommodating to questions. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo in great location
Condo was accurately advertised and directly across from the Lodge. We were able to walk across the street to the lifts. It was perfect for our family of six. Only issue was that the sheets on the murphy bed appeared to have not been washed. Everything was perfect otherwise. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jereme P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Loved the place! Excellent location, we could not have been happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views
We loved our stay at this rental! The property was great! We enjoyed the short walk to the pool and hot tub. Purgatory has a lot of great amenities! The heated bathroom floor was a great surprise! We do wish the dryer was working for laundry. But, overall a fantastic stay and beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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.

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
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

8/10 Good

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
We were pleased with the ease of access to the lodge and it's amenities. The condo is perfectly located to the mountain and for day trips to Silverton and Ouray. The convenience of the location made it easier to overlook smaller things like the comfort of the beds and cleanliness of the dishes. Overall, we had good stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We absolutely loved our stay here! We had never been to Purgatory before and we will definitely be back. The condo is in such a great location! We were able to walk to the lifts and being right across from the pool and fitness center was awesome! It was so fun to ski during the day and soak in the pool and hot tub after. The condo was excellent. We had plenty of room for our family of 6 and we all enjoyed it very much! It was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely return again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Great location, close to the slopes. Beautiful view. Thx!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
We would recommend! Enjoyed a mini reunion with long time friends, skied, great snow conditions, easily walked to the lifts. The views from the condo were amazing! Alison was very prompt in responding to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo!
Clean, remodeled condo right across the street from the lifts! Would definitely stay here again! Property manager went out of their way to make our stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn P., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, great for kids
This condo was perfect for our family with young children. We could easily walk across the street to access the pool and hot tub and it was a quick walk to get to the ski area. Parking was right outside the condo. The beds were pretty comfy and there were plenty of towels. I like that there is a door code so we could come/go without needing to share a key. We also liked the shampoo and soaps that were in the showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, convenient, easy
Thank you so much we had a great time. Property was set up perfect. And thank you for getting us that extra parking pass so quickly. Directions in the guestbook were layered out very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location and the place
Great location and easy walk to the lifts. We enjoyed using the pool and hot tub at the lodge which was easy to access. The owner had everything set up and reached out to check on us several times during the trip. I highly recommend this location and would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo for skiing at purg
This is the second time we have stayed at this condo. Love the location and ease of staying there. Will rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Very clean, organized, convenient and overall great place to stay in Purgatory.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Condo and Host
My family and I could not be happier with our stay at Jim and Allison’s condo. The place was better than expected. Before we got there I expressed some concern regarding some lessons for our kids and Jim immediately got me in contact with one of the best instructors we’ve had. It made the trip! We were able to do two private lessons for our kids. Jim was extremely helpful in getting us setup and we are forever grateful. The condo was more than expected. It was well decorated and the location was perfect. We enjoyed the hot tub at the Durango mountain club each night and because it was so close just put on our shoes and ran back in the cold. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed to cook the whole time. We even grilled burgers one night. I enjoyed coffee in the morning and looked out at the mountains. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone with a family or friends. Thanks Jim for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regena M., Lindale, Tx USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cool weather getaway for Texans
Beautiful mountain getaway with great atv trails close by. Condo has everything you need for a great stay with a view.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication with property owner and great location.
Plenty of space for our family of 4. Recent upgrades to the property were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Awesome location at the base of the mountain. The owner has been updating the place and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022