The pictures of the rental don’t do it justice, especially the view from the back patio. I can’t begin to describe how incredible it really is. The owners are just amazing as we had a potential issue but it turned out to be nothing but they were quick to respond and even came to the house. We enjoyed their company and had breakfast! We will definitely stay here in the summer to enjoy the Lake community but plan on returning for the winter as well. This was just an incredible house and you won’t regret staying here.

View of the mountain is picturesque. Excellent property, well equipped, spacious room and bedrooms, game room, new hot tub to relax after day on the slopes. Owner's were so helpful and caring, we could not have found a better property. We do a lot of traveling, and this property rates at the top of our experiences. If staying in the winter, all-wheel drive vehicle and snow chains are needed, chains can be rented from an individual in the neighborhood who is overly helpful.

This property is exactly as described with breathtaking views! We were two families with elementary aged kids. We will be back!

Dwelling as advertised, but pictures just don't do the view justice. Directions/instructions provided via VRBO site and onsite were prepared and laid out well- thank you! The location is close enough to town/service stations for goods, but off the beaten path/secluded enough to really enjoy fresh air/nature (and the stars are SO much brighter here!) We loved the bonus hummingbird visitors.

Beautiful home nestled in woods overlooking a lake secluded in the mountains. Spacious new deck with fantastic views. New hot tub on the deck. If we had known how beautiful the property was we would have allowed more time to stay

Comfortable, clean, and convenient for our vacation skiing at Purgatory Resort. The owner was timely with responses to all questions and gave advice about what to expect staying in their home during the winter. Would definitely stay again!

What an extraordinary vacation! We celebrated Christmas and two birthdays at this incredible mountain home during a most unimaginable week long blizzard! The location of this home could not have been any more perfect for those who wanted to ski (2 1/2 mi), play in the snow or enjoy the view from the comfort of the indoors. It is a million dollar view and pictures simply don’t do it justice! The wall of windows was incredible. The home stayed nice, warm & very cozy even with 2-3 ft. of snow outside. The heated tile was such a treat! We loved the deck w/ covered hot tub. It was the perfect way to relax after skiing & playing in the snow and held six of us comfortably. There was abundant storage for our winter gear and the two masters were very spacious w/ large bathrooms. The 3rd bedroom/bath w/ bunks & futon worked out fine for our young adults. Our group of 7 didn’t even need the sofa sleepers in the loft & LR. We cooked all our meals since driving the snowy roads made it a bit more difficult than we wanted to deal with. The kitchen had everything we needed to make large meals happen. JUST NOTE: When the hosts say chains are required in winter, they’re NOT KIDDING. And do yourself (and the locals) a favor & practice putting the chains on before you have to use them! With that said, we had the KINDEST help from locals upon arrival & from Michaela & Eric (our hosts) upon departure. We had the equipment but definitely not the experience to install it. While the highway stayed easily drivable, the mountain road required AWD/4WD/chains or (best case scenario) a combination. We can’t thank Michaela & Eric enough for their incredible hospitality. We left knowing we had made new friends & can’t wait to return this summer for fishing & hiking!

Comfortable, clean, and convenient for our vacation skiing at Purgatory Resort. The owner was timely with responses to all questions and gave advice about what to expect staying in their home during the winter. Would definitely stay again!

What an extraordinary vacation! We celebrated Christmas and two birthdays at this incredible mountain home during a most unimaginable week long blizzard! The location of this home could not have been any more perfect for those who wanted to ski (2 1/2 mi), play in the snow or enjoy the view from the comfort of the indoors. It is a million dollar view and pictures simply don’t do it justice! The wall of windows was incredible. The home stayed nice, warm & very cozy even with 2-3 ft. of snow outside. The heated tile was such a treat! We loved the deck w/ covered hot tub. It was the perfect way to relax after skiing & playing in the snow and held six of us comfortably. There was abundant storage for our winter gear and the two masters were very spacious w/ large bathrooms. The 3rd bedroom/bath w/ bunks & futon worked out fine for our young adults. Our group of 7 didn’t even need the sofa sleepers in the loft & LR. We cooked all our meals since driving the snowy roads made it a bit more difficult than we wanted to deal with. The kitchen had everything we needed to make large meals happen. JUST NOTE: When the hosts say chains are required in winter, they’re NOT KIDDING. And do yourself (and the locals) a favor & practice putting the chains on before you have to use them! With that said, we had the KINDEST help from locals upon arrival & from Michaela & Eric (our hosts) upon departure. We had the equipment but definitely not the experience to install it. While the highway stayed easily drivable, the mountain road required AWD/4WD/chains or (best case scenario) a combination. We can’t thank Michaela & Eric enough for their incredible hospitality. We left knowing we had made new friends & can’t wait to return this summer for fishing & hiking!

We loved every minute of our stay! The house is roomy and well equipped with everything you need. The bunk bed in the 3rd bedroom is better for young kids but our 31 year old (single) son stayed in there with no complaints. The owner, Micaela, was very responsive to questions. The view will start and end your day with a smile! The mountains are good for the soul! We stayed 2 weeks and would have loved to stay another 2 weeks! According to Tim (the neighborhood patrol! 😊) renters can not fish in Lake Columbine…but there are plenty of other fishing lakes close by…and that may just be Tim’s rule because he doesn’t want people fishing in “his” lake. You will not be disappointed in the house! It is fabulous!

We loved every minute of our stay! The house is roomy and well equipped with everything you need. The bunk bed in the 3rd bedroom is better for young kids but our 31 year old (single) son stayed in there with no complaints. The owner, Micaela, was very responsive to questions. The view will start and end your day with a smile! The mountains are good for the soul! We stayed 2 weeks and would have loved to stay another 2 weeks! According to Tim (the neighborhood patrol! 😊) renters can not fish in Lake Columbine…but there are plenty of other fishing lakes close by…and that may just be Tim’s rule because he doesn’t want people fishing in “his” lake. You will not be disappointed in the house! It is fabulous!

View could not be beat and we had a blast watching both the hummingbirds and ground squirrels. Home was fabulous.

Easy !

Micaela was a great hostess. We had everything we needed. She was always available and checked on us. The property views are fabulous.

This property delivered in most areas for mountain beauty! The accommodations were very nicely furnished. Could be a little cleaner - trash under beds on arrival. Fourth bedroom should be described as a 'loft' - not a bedroom as it has no bathroom or doors. Overall, a beautiful stay!

Beautiful facility. Some leftover trash under the beds. Some minor plumbing issues, resolved quickly by the manager. Several burnt out light bulbs. Outdoor deck in poor shape with warped and splintered boards. Very happy overall and would return.

This property delivered in most areas for mountain beauty! The accommodations were very nicely furnished. Could be a little cleaner - trash under beds on arrival. Fourth bedroom should be described as a 'loft' - not a bedroom as it has no bathroom or doors. Overall, a beautiful stay!

Beautiful facility. Some leftover trash under the beds. Some minor plumbing issues, resolved quickly by the manager. Several burnt out light bulbs. Outdoor deck in poor shape with warped and splintered boards. Very happy overall and would return.

Clean, well equipped, beautiful view.

Clean, well equipped, beautiful view.

We rented this house for the views and it delivered! We skied at Purgatory and that was a short drive to the slopes (4 wheel drive is definitely needed in winter months!) The neighborhood is very nice and the home owners were friendly to work with. We would stay here again.

We rented this house for the views and it delivered! We skied at Purgatory and that was a short drive to the slopes (4 wheel drive is definitely needed in winter months!) The neighborhood is very nice and the home owners were friendly to work with. We would stay here again.

We had a fantastic time for sure! The weather was not the best, and with COVID, we were limited in our activities, so we spent a lot of time at home. The house is about 25-30 minutes outside of Durango. The main highway is taken care of, so the driving conditions are good. Once you turn off the main road, I highly recommend 4X4 or all-wheel drive because there are several hills and blind curves. They plowed once while we were there. I expected more, but I am not from snowy places, so this could be normal. With 4x4, we did not have issues.The house was great. Make sure you read the directions; there is a large binder in the kitchen to use the heater. We did something wrong on our first night, and everyone woke up freezing because it was so cold in the house. Once we figured it out, it was lovely. The wood-burning stove is excellent and puts off a lot of heat. The hot tub is a nice perk to the house, easy to use and clean. The outside is nice. We could not walk the trail with all the snow, but based on the terrain's looks before it was covered, I do not see how you can walk down to the lake. Beware if your kids are sledding around the house; it's a long sharp drop-off, so keep them in the front. A previous review mentioned that there were sleds available, we did not find any at the house, but we brought our own.My biggest cons on the house were that it was difficult to get a hold of the owner, but she was very kind and accommodating when I spoke to her. On Sunday, the man who does maintenance for the home just walked right in with no announcement. My 18 yr. Old Daughter was alone in the house because we were outside playing, and it freaked her out enough to come outside. My husband showed up pretty soon after he walked in, and he said he was checking on the pipes and the hot tub. Guests need to be aware when someone that is not a part of their group is coming into the house.The oven was not cleaned and when we tried to use it caused the house to be so smoky. We cleaned it and let the owner know so she could address it with her housekeeper. The coffee maker was not cleaned from the last guest, but again we cleaned it and let the owner know. Overall, we highly recommend this home. It was perfect for our two families, totaling eight people.

We had a fantastic time for sure! The weather was not the best, and with COVID, we were limited in our activities, so we spent a lot of time at home. The house is about 25-30 minutes outside of Durango. The main highway is taken care of, so the driving conditions are good. Once you turn off the main road, I highly recommend 4X4 or all-wheel drive because there are several hills and blind curves. They plowed once while we were there. I expected more, but I am not from snowy places, so this could be normal. With 4x4, we did not have issues. The house was great. Make sure you read the directions; there is a large binder in the kitchen to use the heater. We did something wrong on our first night, and everyone woke up freezing because it was so cold in the house. Once we figured it out, it was lovely. The wood-burning stove is excellent and puts off a lot of heat. The hot tub is a nice perk to the house, easy to use and clean. The outside is nice. We could not walk the trail with all the snow, but based on the terrain's looks before it was covered, I do not see how you can walk down to the lake. Beware if your kids are sledding around the house; it's a long sharp drop-off, so keep them in the front. A previous review mentioned that there were sleds available, we did not find any at the house, but we brought our own. My biggest cons on the house were that it was difficult to get a hold of the owner, but she was very kind and accommodating when I spoke to her. On Sunday, the man who does maintenance for the home just walked right in with no announcement. My 18 yr. Old Daughter was alone in the house because we were outside playing, and it freaked her out enough to come outside. My husband showed up pretty soon after he walked in, and he said he was checking on the pipes and the hot tub. Guests need to be aware when someone that is not a part of their group is coming into the house. The oven was not cleaned and when we tried to use it caused the house to be so smoky. We cleaned it and let the owner know so she could address it with her housekeeper. The coffee maker was not cleaned from the last guest, but again we cleaned it and let the owner know. Overall, we highly recommend this home. It was perfect for our two families, totaling eight people.

The home has wonderful views that everyone agreed were spectacular!! The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed—the kids loved the foosball table and the sleds for playing outside. The adults loved the big couch and sitting around the fire—kinda tricky to get started, but we got it! The only things that I wish were different were the amount of paper products. There was only 1 extra roll of TP and no extra paper towels. I feel like for what we spent an extra roll for every bathroom and 1 extra paper towel roll would be appropriate. The property manager was very accessible and quick to communicate! Be aware that if you stay on Sunday that the maintenance man will come in the house whether you are there or not—a heads up on that would’ve been appreciated, too. Our vehicles did fine with one 4WD and one AWD—if it were any icier we might’ve been in trouble though! Overall it was wonderful and many memories were made!

The home has wonderful views that everyone agreed were spectacular!! The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed—the kids loved the foosball table and the sleds for playing outside. The adults loved the big couch and sitting around the fire—kinda tricky to get started, but we got it! The only things that I wish were different were the amount of paper products. There was only 1 extra roll of TP and no extra paper towels. I feel like for what we spent an extra roll for every bathroom and 1 extra paper towel roll would be appropriate. The property manager was very accessible and quick to communicate! Be aware that if you stay on Sunday that the maintenance man will come in the house whether you are there or not—a heads up on that would’ve been appreciated, too. Our vehicles did fine with one 4WD and one AWD—if it were any icier we might’ve been in trouble though! Overall it was wonderful and many memories were made!

Beautiful home with stunning views!

Beautiful home with stunning views!

Beautiful property and the views can’t be beat. The furniture and decor are getting old and tired. Also, you can no walk to any creek like described in the listing. Also, unfortunately the lakes are currently nonexistent because of work being done on one. Despite that we had a fabulous time. The location is perfect.

The owners were responsive and ensured all went well. Checking in was easy. The house is spacious but the views from every angle are simply indescribable. Beautiful master bedrooms and bathrooms. Far enough from town to ensure quiet and beauty but still close enough to enjoy every day. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property.

We had a wonderful stay! The deck with that view was for sure our favorite part. The neighborhood was very quiet, the house had everything we needed and the owner was very attentive/responsive. We only felt a bit misled on the listing about a few things ... it’s really a 3 bedroom, there really wasn’t any air conditioning and there’s no safe way to get to the waterfall. But overall, we Loved the house, were very happy with our stay and would definitely love to come back!

Overall we had a great stay at this home. The owner is easy to work with, kind and available when needed.