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Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!

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The view. As the sun sets, the shadows climb the mountains.
This is the real, actual, not photoshopped view from our balcony!
Our place from below. Yes that is a real waterfall!
Looking at our building from the main lodge - it's that close!
When you walk in, you're home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!

The East Rim buildings were some of the first residences at Purgatory so the builders had dibs on the best location possible! Steps from everything while being private and quiet with the most amazing mountain views. 

We are directly across the street from the Purgatory Lodge reception and perched right on the cliff overlooking the Twilight Mountains. Did we mention the waterfall right next to the building? You also have your own private parking next to the condo.

Come inside and you will find two stories with the living area upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. The living area is open and centers around the wood-burning fireplace and the brand-new deck with unobstructed views of Twilight Peak, the Needles Mountains, and the Weminuche Wilderness. The well-appointed kitchen lets the cook work their magic while still being part of the action or you can gather on the deck and grill. There is plenty of seating and a king-size Murphy bed (with a true king mattress) that can be folded down at the end of the evening for those extra guests to get a good night's sleep - life is too short to sleep on a pull-out couch! There is also a full bath with a tub and glass panel shower.

Downstairs you have 2 bedrooms, each with its own access to the full bathroom. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, large flat-screen TV, and plenty of windows as well as your own door to an outside ground-level patio. The 2nd bedroom has a Full/Twin bunk bed that is ideal for kids. We caution that the top bunk should not sleep anyone over 150 pounds.
There is also a full washer/dryer, ski locker, boot warming area, and much more. The bathrooms were completely replaced in 2021, new bunks and master bed in 2021, new Murphy bed in 2021, new paint and decks in 2021, and new carpet and tile throughout in 2022.

As a guest in our home, you get access to the resort's heated pool, hot tub, and fitness center all located right across the street at Purgatory Lodge. Towels, change rooms and showers are provided at the Lodge.

The condo is surrounded by the San Juan National Forest and there is plenty of great hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more that you can walk to or within a 15-minute drive. There is a small lake across the road that you can paddle-board on. There are a limited number of restaurants and bars but they all have a lot of character - try the pizza at Schoolhouse, sliders on the deck at the Nugget (and live music), or finer dining at Lift Restaurant or Moose and Squirrel's.

Silverton is a true 'old west' town and the northern terminus of the DSNGRR narrow gauge steam train and you can be there in 30 minutes. Or drive 30 minutes south to Durango where there is an amazing variety of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, outfitters, and more, as well as the amazing events that happen all year long.

If you made it this far in your reading, you will be happy to know that this place is owned and managed by a local family. We have lived in Durango since 2002 and we love where we live. We are very proud of our little place on the mountain and can't wait to host you. We are always reachable if you have questions or need assistance.

Property manager

Alison
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Durango

Durango is home to this condo. 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.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 42 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 94 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 32 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the lift. All the comforts of home. Amazing views from both floors! located?

Situated in Durango, this ski condo building is steps from Purgatory Resort and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Great Place

We really enjoyed how close this was to the village and lifts. The condo was very clean, nice, & had everything we needed. The hosts were very friendly and great with communication. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Ski trip

Place is perfect, with everything you could possibly need! The owners are very responsive and the location is ideal! We had a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

East Rim at Purg

Had a great stay at Purg. The location can't be beat! Place was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. This unit was better than most because they had spices, coffee, toilet paper, paper towels, fire starter, etc., that a lot of places tend to lack. We can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jereme P.

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

Loved it

Loved the place! Excellent location, we could not have been happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian C.

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

Wonderful!

The property met all of our needs. It was roomy and had everything we needed in order to have all of our meals in house to save money. My son loved how he could walk out the door and play in the snow. I loved how we could walk a short distance to the lifts. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

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

Spring Break

The condo was the perfect location for our kids to walk to slopes and come back for lunch. Everything was as advertised in the listing. One thing that we really appreciated, which most VRBO rentals don’t provide, is the abundance of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and towels. We also appreciated the actual hand soap and good shampoo and conditioner. The master bed was comfy and enjoyed the nice Casper pillows. Would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Excellent stay!

Property was well stocked with quality items, and many extras (games, kitchen items, cleaning products.) Hosts were communitive and accommodating to questions. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Purgatory

Great location, very nicely appointed condo…. With extra special touches! Loved the pet paw wipes!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Modern Condo with all the Amenities

The condo is very comfortable, with modern amenities and a completely stocked kitchen! The carpet adds to the warmth and comfort. The Smart Apple TV was very easy to cast and stream from. The only note is the flight of stairs from the parking lot to the front door and stairs to access the bedrooms. Excellent Stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great condo in great location

Condo was accurately advertised and directly across from the Lodge. We were able to walk across the street to the lifts. It was perfect for our family of six. Only issue was that the sheets on the murphy bed appeared to have not been washed. Everything was perfect otherwise. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn F.

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

Great Place

Had an amazing stay here. Location is awesome and the owners are very helpful and communicate very well. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Spectacular views

We loved our stay at this rental! The property was great! We enjoyed the short walk to the pool and hot tub. Purgatory has a lot of great amenities! The heated bathroom floor was a great surprise! We do wish the dryer was working for laundry. But, overall a fantastic stay and beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Purgatory Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay. The property was exactly as advertised. Very convenient to the lifts. It has everything we could have needed. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regena M., Lindale, Tx USA

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

Great cool weather getaway for Texans

Beautiful mountain getaway with great atv trails close by. Condo has everything you need for a great stay with a view.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P., Albuquerque, NM

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

Great Location

Awesome location at the base of the mountain. The owner has been updating the place and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Nice Stay

Great location, close to the slopes. Beautiful view. Thx!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

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

Great communication with property owner and great location.

Plenty of space for our family of 4. Recent upgrades to the property were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

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

Great condo!

Clean, remodeled condo right across the street from the lifts! Would definitely stay here again! Property manager went out of their way to make our stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Loved the location and the place

Great location and easy walk to the lifts. We enjoyed using the pool and hot tub at the lodge which was easy to access. The owner had everything set up and reached out to check on us several times during the trip. I highly recommend this location and would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great condo for skiing at purg

This is the second time we have stayed at this condo. Love the location and ease of staying there. Will rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janna W.

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

Great condo!

Our family of 4 has been going to Purgatory for 15 years and we stay 3-4 weeks at a time. This condo exceeded our expectations and the owners are super responsive and nice. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew F.

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

Good location

We were pleased with the ease of access to the lodge and it's amenities. The condo is perfectly located to the mountain and for day trips to Silverton and Ouray. The convenience of the location made it easier to overlook smaller things like the comfort of the beds and cleanliness of the dishes. Overall, we had good stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Loved our stay

We would recommend! Enjoyed a mini reunion with long time friends, skied, great snow conditions, easily walked to the lifts. The views from the condo were amazing! Alison was very prompt in responding to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leta M.

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

Great, convenient, easy

Thank you so much we had a great time. Property was set up perfect. And thank you for getting us that extra parking pass so quickly. Directions in the guestbook were layered out very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved our stay here! We had never been to Purgatory before and we will definitely be back. The condo is in such a great location! We were able to walk to the lifts and being right across from the pool and fitness center was awesome! It was so fun to ski during the day and soak in the pool and hot tub after. The condo was excellent. We had plenty of room for our family of 6 and we all enjoyed it very much! It was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely return again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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Your hosts are Jim and Alison. We have been married since 1986 with two grown kids. We have lived in Durango since 2002 and love to travel - 55 countries and counting! During our travels, we stay in a lot of hotels and vacation rentals so we know what we like and want to make sure that you have a great experience at our place.

Because we live just down the road from Purgatory, we know the area very well and can recommend things to see and do and take care of any issues that you have quickly and properly.

Why they chose this property

We have owned the condo since 2020 and spend a lot of time there in all 4 seasons. We love the view and spend a lot of time on the balcony watching the world go by. At night it is amazingly quiet and the silence and mountain air make for a great night's sleep. We also slip across the street in our flip-flops and hit the hot tub all the time!

What makes this property unique

The East Rim condos were built in 1972. They are on the best piece of real estate possible, mixing convenience with breathtaking views to the east. We have done an extensive renovation to the place and continue to invest in improvements every year. This isn't some worn out ski condo in Summit County, this is our personal escape and we want you to enjoy it as much as we do!

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