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Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle

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Living area
Master Deck - View of Purgatory
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8165.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Electra Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle

Our Black Bear townhome (Unit 98) is located directly across from Purgatory Resort and is a perfect basecamp for your vacation no matter the season. The townhome features 3 full size bedrooms & 3 bathrooms and is an end unit offering additional windows and natural light. The gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances includes a bar with seating and opens to the main living space and dining area. Enjoy great views of the ski slopes from either deck. The master bedroom features a gas fireplace, TV and a deck with views of the slopes.

The townhome home is part of the resort so you have access to free on-demand shuttle service to Purgatory Ski Resort but since it is across the highway you have the privacy and additional space a townhome affords (it’s part of a duplex). At 8,900 feet of elevation, the home is a gateway to an amazing winter playground and also serves as the perfect summer retreat, with a million acres of national forest land at your doorstep offering all your favorite mountain activities. It’s only a 2 minute walk to Twilight Lake for fishing and paddle boarding and as well as Purgatory Flats Trailhead, one of the most scenic hikes in the San Juan Mountains. Horseback riding, jeep trails, an alpine slide, epic mountain biking and the Purgatory Inferno Mountain Coaster are all less than 5 minutes from the home.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King with TV and Ensuite Bath (2nd Floor)
2nd - Queen & Bunk Bed (Single over Single) (2nd Floor)
3rd - Double/Full (2nd Floor)

For an optional 4% resort fee, you will have access to the Durango Mountain Club which includes an outdoor heated pool with slide, outdoor hot tub and workout facility. The 4% resort fee included in the quote is the required resort fee that must be charged and does not allow access to the Durango Mountain Club. When booking, just advise if you would like the extra 4% resort fee added.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
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English

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Dryer
Mountain view
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Silverton Railroad Depot and Silverton Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rico Historic Courthouse and Mining Heritage Center.
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Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 41 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 94 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 33 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Townhome Across from Purgatory (End Unit) - Free Shuttle located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Purgatory Resort and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy access to Purgatory lift

Great place to stay if skiing/snowboarding in Purgatory. About 30 min drive to Durango.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pete and Joi M.

Great spot close to Purg

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location! Can’t beat the free shuttle to Purgatory. This townhome had everything we needed.

6/10 Okay

Maegan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Congested area

This property received fantastic ratings online and we have stayed in this area before. With that said my expectations were set higher from previous trips. Upon arrival the entire home smelled so bad that we had to open all windows and doors. It took us a couple of hours to figure out the smell was coming from the garbage disposal in the kitchen sink. There was what appeared to be rotting chicken skin stuck in it. The carpets flat out need to be replaced. Covered in stains, and rips and just appears dirty. The master shower leaks no matter what you attempt to do when shutting the glass doors. The rug was covered in people’s hair and has obviously not been vacuumed or washed. There is a massive amount of construction right now. The builders dropped rocks the entire house shook. There are nails left everywhere along the roadways from the construction workers. This particular unit doesn’t mention being literally on the main road. Everyone in the house had a hard time sleeping from the constant sound of traffic. We had to leave the windows open because the unit is not equipped with air conditioning which is normal for the mountains, but it would have been nice to know this unit was on the main roads. The children’s room has really awful beds and my teen had to sleep on the coach. Beds are so important for everyone. If your main goal is being close to purgatory then this unit would be convenient. If you are just staying in the area to explore and relax, keep looking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

John H.

June Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental kitchen was not well stocked with cooking wares.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This is the second time that we have stayed at this location. The house is incredible, warm and cozy, and the host is very helpful and amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Jon K.

Great location to enjoy Purgatory

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location can't be beat. Condo nicely furnished and on demand shuttle can't be beat. Garage for the car was a bonus.

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

Nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kim e.

Uncompromising customer service !!.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our arrival into Durango was one that welcomed us with about five to six feet of snow, which was a GOOD thing as we were there to ski. The Black Bear unit was ready to enter a bit early---we checked before driving up to Purgatory---and that was great.Condo was perfect for our small group. Originally there were going to be two couples and a single; however the second couple were not able to join us, and this turned out to be easier to accommodate people as far as bathroom layout. There is only one master bath. Two bedrooms share a bathroom ( Jack and Jill ) which would not have been comfortable for the second couple to use with another guest. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION WHEN CONSIDERING WHO WILL BE IN YOUR PARTY.I have to say that the people at the Durango Vacation Rental Collective are most genuinely helpful, considerate and efficient agents I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Bill, Andy,and a delightful young lady (who arrived after we locked ourselves out and delivered a key..... yep, we managed to do that!) are incredibly responsive to renters' plights. This unit did not have any foil, wrap, baggies, or napkins, so you may want to bring your own. We usually do when traveling, just in case! The speed at which units are turned over sometimes creates a few things forgotten, but no complaints from me; it is a hard job.Enjoy Black Bear if you are considering these units. the location can't be beat and the Shuttle is amazingly there to greet you just by thinking about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Can't beat it!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and well equipped for the stay. We really enjoyed the convenience of the ski shuttle.
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Great getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location. Right across the street from Purgatory. A lake and playground down the road. Quick access to trails. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We were very impressed with the condo. We had plenty enough space for our family of 7. The location was perfect as our teen was able to take the shuttle across the street to Purgatory whenever he wanted. So easy to just go back to the condo to eat and rest between skiing. Definitely would come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful property. Everything was as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Completely superb!! Would recommend advising the grill is not on property and is a communal grill.

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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Halah T.

Perfect Winter/Ski Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family loved staying in this beautiful condo, directly across the street from the ski slopes! The shuttle is super easy and convenient, so you can pop back to the house for lunch, etc. while visiting the resort. We had room for everyone, and the kitchen was so well-stocked, we had everything we needed. The bedding was very comfortable and everything was spotless. They even provided multiple sleds for the tubing area at the Purgatory resort, which was perfect for my little kids who were too young to ski. In the evenings we stayed in and enjoyed BOTH fireplaces, while we played games and drank hot chocolate. I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation rental. We will definitely be returning!

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tthe Durango experience

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent townhouse and location to Purgatory Resort

Nice property! Loved the view! Excellent proximity to Purgatory Resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lezlee K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not worth what we paid

The location was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked. I was very disappointed with the cleaning. There were towels that were mildewed in the washer upon arrival. We had rewash them and dry them. There was food crumbs in the stove. The smoke detector was beeping non stop upon arrival. We tried to call the phone numbers and nobody would answer. We ended up having to drive back in at 10:00pm to buy a 9 volt battery so we could change it out just to sleep. We lost power and tried calling the phone numbers on day 2 and still no answer. They did not clean off enough snow to be able to get out of your vehicle on either side without stepping in two feet of snow. When I spoke to them after our stay the management did not seem to care too much about the issues. I left the cabin cleaner then we received it and even eased two loads of towels for them.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Snowy Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family planned a road trip and Colorado was our first stop. Glad we booked this house. It was right across the ski resort and well equipped. We were lucky to have been there when it snowed too. The house had all conveniences that anyone could ask for. From the kitchen to the bedrooms, everything was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger G., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

The property was exactly as pictured. It had all the amenities of home. Exceptionally clean and the property manager was easily accessible, friendly and quickly answered all our questions. Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski vacation

Great property. Just might want to get a new mattress in the queen bed room. It was really hard. The kid bunk beds were great and the master was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski stay

The process was remarkably easy. My only recommendation would be to review the directions for the thermostat. We struggled with heat control a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Great location!

Townhouse was in a great location to Purgatory Resort. Literally directly across the street. Home was very clean and had tons of extra towels and blankets. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Basore D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Great location, 30 minutes to Durango and 25 minutes to Silverton. House had great amenities, kitchen was very well stocked. Only drawback was the highway noise, the condo backs up to Highway 550. And it’s actually 2.5 bathrooms. There is a jack and Jill bathroom between two bedrooms. We had a wonderful time and the condo was very comfortable and beautifully furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We lucked out and found this great property right across the street from skiing...could see the bunny hill right from our balcony. Place was clean, nicely decorated, comfy bedding and the shuttle to and from skiing was ideal! Would totally rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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