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9.4

Exceptional

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 91700 sq ft

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Durango, CO
  • Popular LocationPurgatory Resort10 min drive
  • Popular LocationElectra Lake20 min drive
  • Popular LocationCliffs at Tamarron23 min drive
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)64 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was a really nice spot to stay if you are looking to snowboard/ski Purg. The house is well equipped with everything...
Brandon S.
Jan 18, 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.

A $ Steal - Get Away from it All!

This two story home's layout has two bedrooms and a loft upstairs, and a full bath. The main floor has a full bath, master bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining and laundry.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
Beds for 9 people:
1. Master - King Bed
2. Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
3. Bedroom 3 - Two (2) twin beds
4. Loft - bunk beds with twin mattress on top and double futon couch/bed on bottom.

SPRING, SUMMER AND AUTUMN
High in the San Juan Mountains this property rejuvenates your soul with gorgeous pine trees that are the perfect rich, green backdrop for an explosion of yellow aspens in Spring and Summer, and crimson in Autumn.

No air conditioning needed. Escape the sweltering summers high in the San Juan Mountains. Cool, breezy summer nights await. 12 - 18 degrees cooler than downtown Durango.

Hike through the National Forest right out the back door or take a short drive and conquer a '14er.'

This property offers a unique level backyard for Lake Purgatory. Gather your family for badminton, horseshoes, volleyball and BBQ's.

Two ample decks provide space and accommodations for reading a book, sunbathing or napping.

Park your RV or ATV's on the lot.



WINTER
Short trip home from a fun-filled day on the slopes or Nordic track for hot chocolate next to the fireplace.

Snowshoe on National Forest land right out the back door.

Cozy up to the gas-started, wood burning fireplace.

Hydronic propane baseboard heaters will keep you cozy after the fire has waned.

HOA snow plowing of the roads and driveway for your convenience. 4-wheel drive is required and chains or snow tires highly recommended.


THIS IS A NON-SMOKING HOUSE AND ALL SURROUNDING PROPERTY.

Property manager

Blithe Cravens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or outside the house bc of fire risk

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating 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
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,700 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 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

A Steal Get Away From It All
A $ Steal Get Away From it All!
A $ Steal - Get Away From it All! Durango
A $ Steal - Get Away From it All! Private vacation home
A $ Steal - Get Away From it All! Private vacation home Durango

About the neighborhood

Durango

This vacation home is located in Columbine Lake, a neighborhood in Durango, and is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. 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 - 10 min drive
  • Electra Lake - 20 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 23 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 50 min drive
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 105 min drive

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 44 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Purgy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A $ Steal - Get Away from it All! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A $ Steal - Get Away from it All!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A $ Steal - Get Away from it All!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A $ Steal - Get Away from it All! located?

This family-friendly Durango vacation home is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Purgatory Resort, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Animas River and Electra Lake. Cliffs at Tamarron is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowboarding Trip
This was a really nice spot to stay if you are looking to snowboard/ski Purg. The house is well equipped with everything you need and plenty of room. They are not kidding about the 4x4 and quality tires though, definitely necessary during the winter months. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
Took the family up to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature. House was perfect for our stay. Close enough to town without too much hustle and bustle. Area was beautiful and quiet. House had everything we needed. Didn’t cook at all so can’t comment on how stocked kitchen was but the rest of the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Enjoyed the house and area so much we are returning next month with hopes of seeing the foliage change.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kateri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed
Gorgeous location, private, wooded, appointed perfectly for a vacation, good communication, would rent again. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A., Richardson

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking Colorado
The property was very nice and secluded. The stars were amazing! We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin
Property overall was good, but could use some minor repairs. While dishes were provided, could use a few more silverware. Other than the things mentioned, all the other amenities was spot on and very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Night Stay
We had a great time in Durango. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. There is no A/C so it did get very hot in the house during the day as are stay was in July. It cooled off enough to sleep at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H., PHOENIX

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin In The Woods
The cabin is clean and cozy. The kitchen is large and we’ll-equity. It’s in a great location, private, and quiet. The host, Blithe kind and responds quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay! Close to ski resort. The house was great! Had everything we needed. They are serious about the 4wheel drive. Would stay here again. Wish we had more time to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Light bright cabin the woods
A very well equipped and comfortable cabin in a peaceful location in the woods with plenty of space for a large family or group of friends. Great location for the San Juan mountains , Silverton and Durango.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Cabin was clean, area was beautiful, everything was great. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Candice D.

Sweet Mountain Cabin
We rented this cabin for our fall break. The location is amazing! The property is close to Durango and Silverton which makes it a great base for exploring lots of different places. The owner was easy to communicate with and accessing the property upon arrival was seamless. When we arrived, the kitchen counter and dining table had not been wiped down and there was quite a number of dirty dishes in the cabinets. Everything else was clean and well stocked. Some of the kitchenware (pots, pans, utensils) needs replacing. Overall, a great property. A few small updates would make it a 5 star place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and lovely
Great place for us to stay for a family wedding nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete B., Bolton, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, spacious, and well stocked
This house sits high up about 10 minutes off the main road and half an hour from Durango and Silverton. It’s clean with plenty of room. Kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, glasses, etc. You get views of Castle Rock Peak (also a nice hike close by) from the living room. There were elk in the national forest land that starts right behind the house (steep, no trails, some bugs, but very wild. Bring GPS.) about 2 hours from the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park which are a “must see.” We were there in mid August, and didn’t have any problems with heat or bugs that others had mentioned. It can get warm if it’s sunny but it’s easy to open up and let the breeze through. They could maybe straighten up a bit around the outside, but no complaints, it was a great base for our week in the Durango area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The property is gorgeous and the cabin was very clean and organized. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Vacation
This was such a cool location and the house was super cute. It was peaceful with beautiful views of the mountains. The only negative thing I would say are that the mesquites were bad, but that’s a part of being out in nature, so bring your bug spray. It was directly in the middle of the town of Durango and Silverton. We made a day of exploring each town. We had an awesome time and we would stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back in the Woods
My family stayed in this house when we went on a ski trip in February. The two girls stayed in the twin bedroom, and the boys had the other bedroom and the loft upstairs. My husband and I stayed in the room downstairs. It was a great set up for our group. The beds were comfortable, the place was clean, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. We did our own cooking, and the kitchen is well stocked with pans, skillets, bowls, and utensils. Be sure to look in the little cabinet under the stairs. We enjoyed playing games at the kitchen table. We were going to start a fire one night, but there was not a match to be found. This house is the farthest one back in the neighborhood, and the owner is not exaggerating when she says that you will need four-wheel-drive or tire chains in the winter. We had two vehicles; we needed chains for one, but the other one is all-wheel drive, so we did not use chains. However, if it had snowed during our stay, even our all-wheel drive vehicle would most likely have needed chains.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Great Location for skiing
If you are skiing at purgatory you won’t find a better location. It takes about 8 minutes to get out of the neighborhood and less than 2 more minutes to get to Purgatory. If you are visiting during the winter you definitely need 4WD. We had an F250 and and F150 and both needed 4 High to make it. The bedroom layout of the cabin worked great for us - two couples, a 13 year old, an 8 year old and a 12 year old. Comfy seating is limited in the living room but you can pull chairs in from the dining room or sit on the fireplace. The fireplace is fantastic and there was plenty of firewood. The queen bed upstairs is not in good condition and should be replaced. All of the other beds were ok. There are plenty of pillows, blankets, and fans. The bathrooms were a bit small but functional. Generally the cabin was clean but could use a deep cleaning - ceilings fans, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Melannie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery
The house was on the side of a mountain down a 2 mile snowy road which had been kept clear the whole time we were there by local people with their tractors. Was such a beautiful “Winter Wonderland “. The scenery was so beautiful! Pictures don’t do it justice. The house was clean, but the pantry and fridge were overflowing with other renters “left behinds “, which we tried to clean up before we left. Beautiful wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Pine Trail
This was a spacious cabin, located very close to Purgatory. It was nice to come back to the cabin after skiing all day and relax with our family by the warm fireplace. Occasionally other vehicles were stuck in the snow, and they blocked the road to the cabin several times. Please heed the warnings about having 4 wheel/AWD/chains on that road in the winter. All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Getaway!
This property is outside of Durango, close Purgatory Resort. It is secluded, quiet and peaceful. We liked that it was about the same distance to Durango and Silverton, and we were able to explore both. Cute house with lots of room for kids :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
House was secluded and very nice. lots of amenities and very quiet. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

keith f., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice remote get away.
Nice property at the end of the road near Purgatory. Well appointed and comfortable. We suggest the main mattress be replaced since it has a dip in the middle creating unnecessary coziness.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

sarah H.

Beware of no AC.
Beautiful cabin. Had everything we could need. We stayed in July, so we did not need a 4x4 to get there, but I can see where you would need one. I am aware that in the listing it states that there is no air conditioning. When we arrived, the inside temp of the cabin was 89 degrees, with it being even hotter upstairs. It was absolute misery to sleep in that. No amount of fans and open windows would drop the temp down. So if you stay in summer, please be aware of that. There were also popcorn kernels in every cereal bowl in the cabinet from a previous guest. But other than that, it was a very nice cabin with everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain home
Beautiful home in the mountains! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spring Break!
We had a wonderful trip! House was clean, and has plenty of room. Outside of dated and worn furniture, everything was great! There were some issues, but the owner responded quickly and had the issues addressed. Beautiful area!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021