Winter Home 2400sq ft on Lake Purgatory near Purgatory Ski Area

This was our 3rd vacation at the Lodge at Lake Purgatory/Columbine. We are 3 couples who travel from Pittsburgh, PA, Santa Fe, NM and Houston, TX. The house is set up perfectly for the 6 of us with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is also a loft space good enough for 2 more comfortably. The views from the house are truly spectacular- a beautiful lake where we have sighted more than 28 species of birds and animals. The deck with hot tub is happily used after a day of hiking and fishing - we do the Spud Lake hike, a Hermosa Valley hike and a Purgatory Flats Hike. All easy to moderate for anyone. The house is beautiful and comfortable. We usually find ourselves sitting in the large kitchen dining area where several of us can cook together, have cocktails on the bar area and spend time together. The kitchen gets more and more stocked each time we are there. Plenty of glasses, dishes and silverware and tons of pots, pans and utensils. Refrigerator has an ice maker and filtered water. Beds and pillows are clean and comfortable in all the rooms. You can take out the row boat, the canoe or a paddle boat for a cruise around the lake. It is very quiet except for the flow of the Little Cascade Creek outside one of the master bedrooms. The reservation and check in check out Process was smooth and caring. Mike was attentive when needed - which rarely happens. We know and love going to this particular house in the Durango area and expect to continue going every other year. It is the ONLY house right on the lake. Purgatory resort is a few minutes up 550 and Needles Store a few minutes down 550. This place has it all - you will not be disappointed. Thank you Marcia and Mike!!!

My family has never been to Colorado in the summer & it was amazing. The views from the balcony all throughout the day were incredible.

The Murrah Family

Kaufman, Tx

The cabin was a blissful getaway. The entire experience is one that I hope to recreate again. The house was in pristine condition and the beds were soft and cozy. The fireplace kept the entire home warm as it was snowing in May. We went out on the lake in the paddleboats and hung out in the jacuzzi enjoying the quiet atmosphere. The kitchen was a great space to cook and hang out with all dishes, pots, and pans, and dishwasher very accessible We enjoyed our time here and are hoping to come back again next year.

Another dad and I shared this rental, and brought our sons out for a guys weekend of skiing for President's Day. I have always rented the ski in/ski out properties up there, as we like the convenience. However, after staying in the magnificent home on Purgatory Lake, just 2-3 minutes from the ski resort, my days of staying on the mountain are over. It was spacious, well maintained, and could have slept many more than we had in our small group of 5. Sitting in the hot tub, overlooking the frozen lake, while it snowed on us, is a memory my sons and I will cherish for years to come. And the kitchen was huge, with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, bowls, spices, etc. I cannot say enough good things about this property. I was even a little reluctant to share my experience here online, as I want to keep this my own little secret. Oh well, not fair to everyone else or the owner to do that. I am grateful to the owners for their willingness to share such a great home with others. I can't wait to go back.