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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 145000 sq ft

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Durango, CO
  • Popular LocationPurgatory Resort20 min walk
  • Popular LocationElectra Lake13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCliffs at Tamarron15 min drive
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)64 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great house. We had a great time and the house was well equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed every minute...
Matt B.
Jan 1, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Your Mountain get away

Lakeview Villa sits next to a private lake with fishing ,skiing and hiking just minutes away. Great for family get aways or some peace and quiet in the tall trees.
If the weather outside is not the best relax by one of the 2 fireplaces or relax looking out over the lake. The kids will have fun with the full sized shuffle board table, videos, games and pool table. There is always lots to choose from at Lakeview villa.

Property manager

John English

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Limit 2 dogs. W/pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property
Note from host: High chair baby gates pack-n-play crib

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Mountain get away Villa
Your Mountain get away Durango
Your Mountain get away Villa Durango
Skiing Hiking Fishing At The Doorstep
Skiing Hiking Fishing At The Doorstep.

About the neighborhood

Durango

This villa is located in Columbine Lake, a neighborhood in Durango, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rico Historic Courthouse and Silverton Railroad Depot are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Animas River and Electra Lake. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 20 min walk
  • Electra Lake - 13 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 43 min drive
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 98 min drive

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 37 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Mountain get away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Mountain get away ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Mountain get away ?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Your Mountain get away located?

This family-friendly Durango villa is located on the waterfront, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Animas River and Electra Lake. Cliffs at Tamarron is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Great house. We had a great time and the house was well equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed every minute we stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family vacation yet!
This was by far the best family vacation we’ve had to date. The house is very large and well taken care of. We stayed with another family (4 adults and 5 children) and could have easily had room for another family. The view of the lake is spectacular and we spent every morning drinking coffee and every evening drinking cocktails on the second floor deck overlooking the lake. The kitchen is a dream and left me wanting to go home and remodel mine. The game room on the first floor was a great place for the kids to play and was a nice noise buffer. And you can’t bear the location. Durango, Purgatory, Silverton, and Ouray are all really close. We were able to experience all these areas and easily get back in time to relax with a lake mountain view. John was an amazing host and reached out as soon as we checked in to welcome us and provide additional information. You can tell he loves this home and takes great pride in making sure other families enjoy it as much as his family has. We love this place and can’t wait to come back!! Thank you John for providing a place where our family created life long memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bob & Viki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in July
John was and is a very congenial guy—easy to contact and easy to work with. His home is beautiful (well stocked) and situated on a gorgeous hill overlooking a pretty lake. That said, the lake is not conducive to swimming or fishing because of a deep marsh that surrounds it. OH WELL… we had a great time all around the mountains and towns. GOOD LOCATION!!! There is fishing on all the nearby (famous) rivers, trains, old mining haunts, hiking, ski lift rides, pubs, spas, shops ….and then you can return back to “peace & quiet” at night in this comfortable home. Thanks John & Family! FYI—We never saw your caretaker (not really needed) but want to mention we found a leaking propane on the BBQ. We replaced and checked it out before we left! Also, the canoe oars are missing and your fire pit took a hard hit with the heavy snow you had. Hope this info helps you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
The house is great and the host was very gracious and responsive at all times. We couldn't be happier with everything. We'll definitely be coming back to this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan C.

Beautiful view
Great space but needs some repair work. Some window blinds do not work, parking area muddy, mouse in the wall found dead in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation place.
Our family (six adults and four young kids) utilizes VRBO's frequently for family get togethers. Lakeview Villa was far and away the cleanest a best equipped place we have ever rented. Purgatory Trail across the road, U.S. 550, from the Purgatory Resort entrance is a great hike and there is a nice set of playground eq. on the north side of the small lake that cannot be seen from the trailhead parking lot. In absence of a hot tub we went to Durango Hot Springs (formerly Trimble Hot Springs) and had a great time. The Hot Springs has a family area as well as an adult area for just the grownups. We would highly recommend Lakeview Villa to everyone. Rob Flower Mound, Texas
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E., Mansfield, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Trip
This property was amazing! We had a great time. The property requests you have a 4 wheel drive. We had rented a 4 wheel drive car but the people before us recked it. So we only had the option of a 2 wheel drive mini van. But we bought some tire chains as a back up. Needless to say the day we arrived there was a huge snow storm. Long story short… we got stuck on the hill and ran into a snow drift. 😅 The neighbors were super nice and helped us to the house. The next day the property manager Johnaton came to check on us. We told him our story and he was so nice to take to take time out of his day to take us to the mountain to get our ski rental for the next day. He gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The drive way and the neighborhood was plowed the next morning so we could drive our car with the chains. Moral of the story….. 4 wheel drive is really needed in the winter. But it all worked out. The house WIFI didn’t work very well so the TV’s didn’t have a signal. Our families we forced to actually sit and just talk to each other every night. It was nice. The view out the back door was breathtaking. The kitchen was beautiful with a huge table. We made dinner every night and sat at the table with dinner with our families and talked and laughed about our day at the Purgatory Ski Resort. (Which is 5 mins away) The only con I would have is the master bedroom was so hot. But I am from Texas and we are used to AC and ceiling fans. We survived. I would love to see this property in the summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Ski Vacation
Wonderful Property, would definitely go again, summer and winter seem great. Very well stocked and comfortable - had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in the Mountains
This was the cleanest, most well stocked place we have ever stayed in! The people went above and beyond in all aspects to make the trip perfect. Please don't change a thing. Thank you for the perfect place to see the fall colors over the lake. Breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This was a great house! After not communicating well with the owner ( My fault) We cleared it all up snd he was a great host. We have a large family with 12+ people and the house worked great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing retreat
It was the perfect place for our large family vacation. We had 7 adult and 7 kids, and never felt cramped. There was always plenty of hot water and it was honestly more spacious than we expected. We joked that we could get lost in the house. It was well stocked with lovely finishes throughout. The kids loved the hot tub. I enjoyed yoga on the deck each morning with a much more beautiful view than flat Texas. The location is about a 25 minute drive out of town, but easy and doable (at least in summer). You are literally 3 minutes from Purgatory Ski resort as well and only about 30 minutes from Silverton. In my opinion, it is worth being a bit of a drive out of town to be in the quiet and beauty of the location of the house in the mountains and on the lake. The owner and manager were responsive. The wifi isn't great but it does work, but honestly, we weren't there for the internet, quite the opposite. Don't hesitate to book this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Glenda K.

Great house with many amenities and well stocked.
We did have to wash bedding before sleeping in beds - dog hair, stains. The tub in king room on main floor is lightweight and not secured - very dangerous and no warning. The washing machines and ovens were very dirty. It was in the 90’s the whole week we were there. No AC and no blinds so house heated up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra N., Metairie, Louisiana. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property.
The property was beautiful and unique in layout. The biggest drawback was lack of lighting in bedrooms and baths, as well as lack of shelving on which to put anything. Shower heads were a problem in two of the 5 baths. There is still a problem with fishing and canoeing on the adjacent lake. The property owner, again, did not pay for a permit to fish. This was disappointing to the kids and guys who looked forward to doing so. I recommend removing "fishing poles/gear" from the advertisement. I would also add to the advertisement that the building does not meet ADA requirements. There were 3 floors with steps that did not have handrails. The shower also did not have handrails. The cooks enjoyed the kitchen and having a very large refrigerator. Also having the televisions away from the dining/kitchen/lounging area was nice as it encouraged conversations, etc. (enjoyed not having to listen to sports, etc.) Parking was very good and the property easy to access. But the directions to get in with keypad access were incomplete and we never could do this. The property manager left the door unlocked so that we could get in. He also later showed us an alternate method of getting in. There were several other issues that he attempted to resolve while we were in residence. As noted in a previous review, the property manager came into the building without giving us notice and this was disconcerting. Overall, the stay was nice and enjoyed by the 5 families that were there.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

casey c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Ski Vacation
Super close to Purgatory, max a 5 min drive to the parking lot. Amazing amenities! Well stocked home with any extras you may need or have forgotten. We had an awesome time and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house. Super location
Loved the house! Has everything you could want. Like other reviewers said you will have to have AWD car. Did have a couple of issues with the heat. Master bed stayed 75 even with the heat off. Carbon dioxide detectors went off if you try to cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Great property. Good for two families. Some of the sleeping arrangements are pull out beds so not super comfy, but good for kiddos. Other beds were comfortable. Nice fireplace with wood supplied. Great kitchen. Fully stocked. Wifi is not great, if you need it for work or school, it might be sufficient. Kids had fun sledding out front. Close to the slopes, great location if you have 4x4 vehicle. Lowest level floor/game room is chilly, but owner sent some heaters over for us. They were responsive to a few small issues. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Location
We had a wonderful stay at the Lakeview Villa. We would love to come back in the summer to fully appreciate the lake! It snowed the whole weekend we were there and our boys loved that! The views were beautiful and the house was very spacious and comfortable. I especially loved that the kitchen was actually stocked with every tool I could possibly need. Owner and property manager were both great in communication. Location was great as we were doing several activities in and around Purgatory Resort. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and Friends Ski Trip
Everyone in our group had a fantastic time! The house was much larger in person than what the property photos conveyed. It fit our large group of adults and kids comfortably, everyone had a lot of space to spread out. The kids really enjoyed the game room, upstairs loft and heated floors. The kitchen was a hit, we cooked almost every meal during our stay. It was very well stocked with all of the kitchen necessities and then some! We felt right at home. The ski resort was super close which made it very easy to get to the slopes. The only minor issue we ran into during our stay was that one of our vehicles had trouble getting up the driveway on the last day, we had to contact John to pull us out. He was very responsive though and came over immediately to assist us. I would recommend when staying here during the winter you bring a set of chains for your vehicles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango get-away
This home was beautiful! 3 floors that were all very uniquely decorated and felt very homey, not like a hotel. When the owner says 'fully stocked' he wasn't kidding! We had 7 adults and 5 kiddos and never ran out of dishes, even eating 3 meals a day there! The game room, hot tub and lake equipment was thoroughly used and enjoyed by all! The door locks are a bit tricky but we all enjoyed the deck areas as much as the surrounding trails. The drive to Durango and the train station were just the right distance. It was quiet, peaceful and fun for all! Thank you for this great place to get my family all together!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B., Austin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The listing photos don’t do it justice
The views from this house are just spectacular — the listing photos were obviously enough for us to book, but they would get so much more traffic if they took a new batch of professional photos! We hope to return for holidays! PROs: Location - so easy to get to purg, the nugget, and strolls in the neighborhood are great! Stocked Kitchen w/ every tool and most condiment (spices, flour) you can think of, but we would’ve loved more cocktail tools like a shaker, martini glasses, more wine glasses (there were 6). The PANTRY was wonderful... that’s essentially the 2nd kitchen with blue cabinets! Dinner on patio off the kitchen/main level amazing, but 2 holes in the deck (covered with wood) were a little scary. Ample parking + gigantic garage. All beds we used were comfy, incl the pullout sofa on bottom level. Lots of Cleaning supplies available.. disinfecting spray, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, etc. Tons of dish towels (though only 2 bath towels per bathroom, no extra sheets). Couple of CONs but I would absolutely stay here again! - There are 2 dead aspen trees by the garage; we were worried, as they will eventually fall on a car. - There are at least 5 lock boxes out front, all with different codes. I wish we had clarified ahead of time WHICH box we had a code for. I also wish the property mgr had communicated that he had unlocked the house for us. - Only 1 king bed (in master) and no closet or dresser in the master. - We had a lot of very slow/near-death flies (we killed at least 40) in the kitchen corner by big window. Could just be from house not being in use right before us. They showed no interest in our food so I wasn’t too bothered. - WiFi ranged from mediocre to bad. - Hot tub with views from the lower deck was fabulous but next time we want the chlorine tabs added before checkin. - Like a previous reviewer mentioned, we were booted off from fishing in the lake — Tim the lake manager is controlling the narrative on your feud. Please just pay the $150 annual fishing fee. - Some general wear and tear on the house. Couple of items need repair: 1 Dining table pendant light is burned out 1 Dishwasher is not heating/cleaning (the one by the kitchen sink) — don’t worry bc there’s a second dishwasher! 1 Oven (the right side) was constantly re-lighting and had temp settings in Celsius — don’t worry bc there’s a second oven! 2 Screens in the Bear Room, and the right window won’t crank.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let me explain...
Let me jump to my main reason for the poor review. We wanted a place where the family could fish from the property. I specifically only looked for this type of property. I spent way more than I should for 5 people to stay at a house this size because the title of the property stated, “And fishing at the doorstep”. Within 10 minutes of arriving, my boys sprint to the lake behind the property. Within another 10 minutes a man shows up and says that the property owner didn’t pay the restocking fee and implied there was bad blood between the owner and the management of the lake. I contacted the owner who said that it should be fine anyway and that he would look into it. I never heard back. The next day the kids tried to fish again, and again within 15 minutes were told no fishing for the same reason. I gave up after that and drove them to a nearby lake everyday, but it definitely put a damper on the trip as the convenience of having a property to fish from was the sole reason for the stay. I contacted the owner again on the last day stating that I was still upset. He said he contacted the HOA, but it was too late. I felt stuck between a couple of people in a feud over a restocking fee and not sure who to believe, but at the end of the day didn’t get what I paid for and didn’t receive anything but “sorry for the hassle” from the owner. The were a few other smaller issues that were easy to overlook because the property was beautiful, but the inability to fish killed it for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jeff w., Waco, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite from the heat and CoVid
One of the best properties we have stayed at. The scenery and location are beautiful. The home is very well decorated and well equipped. Located just minutes from summer fun at Purgatory. Tranquility on the lake with the backdrop of the mountains. The house itself is very unique, with a Romeo/Juliet balcony and exterior medieval feel, but with the interior home feel of a Lake retreat. We will definitely try to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with great views
The property was very nice. Everyone had plenty of space. We all enjoyed the views from the deck and family room. Good location with easy access to lots of hiking and a relatively short drive into town.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Denver, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Dream Come True!
We had a very relaxing beautiful stay at the Villa. Our family really enjoyed the spacious layout if the Villa and the fishing! I caught a 20” rainbow trout. Incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond expectations
Firstly, the views from the balconies are absolutely breathtaking. You'll want to wake up early (before the kids get up) sit outside with a fresh cup of coffee and just savor the mountain air, birds singing and the glass reflection of the sky bouncing off the lake. Then there's the house! Detail in every nook and cranny - there's even a hot cocoa bar! The hot tub is enormous and well kept as well (a kid favorite!) All the rooms are beautiful and the beds are incredibly comfy. I'm reluctant on even writing this review because I want this place all to myself lol. But the communication with John and his wife has been so great that i feel like we're kinda already friends so i'm doing this. This place is the nicest rental house we've ever stayed in and we will definitely be coming back to create more unforgettable memories with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020