Great Bear Lodge - Durango

Welcome to Great Bear Lodge, a comfortable, 3,942 sq ft home tucked into the trees just north of Durango - about 15 minutes from downtown Durango and 15 minutes from Purgatory Resort. This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home sleeps 10 and is made for large groups and family get-togethers.

BEDROOM LAYOUT
Bedroom 1 (main level): King bed with premium linens and an ensuite bathroom, opening directly onto the deck for fresh mountain air.
Bedroom 2 (top floor): King bed with a dedicated desk and workspace, sharing the Jack & Jill bathroom with Bedroom 3 - a great setup for anyone mixing remote work with mountain time.
Bedroom 3 (top floor): Twin-over-twin bunk bed that sleeps 2, sharing the Jack & Jill bathroom with Bedroom 2. A favorite with the kids - close to the adults with its own space.
Bedroom 4 (top floor): King bed with a TV and roomy closet; the full bathroom is next door off the hall.
Bedroom 5 (walkout basement): King bed with its own TV. The bathroom is through the game room. Please note this room has limited closet storage and no dresser.

GATHER & RELAX
Sink into the leather seating in the open living room with exposed beams and enjoy a movie night on the 75-inch Roku TV, or head to the game room for a round on the pool table. The fully equipped kitchen features a professional Viking range, two dining tables that each seat 8, and plenty of counter space for cooking together. Outside you'll find three decks with sweeping mountain views, a private hot tub under the trees, an indoor dry sauna, and a pellet smoker (Traeger) plus BBQ grill ready for dinner.

STAY CONNECTED
Fast 600 Mbps Wi-Fi (network name "Bairs Den") and a dedicated workspace with printer make remote work easy. The whole home has central air conditioning and an in-unit washer and dryer. A 24KW automatic backup generator keeps everything running in any weather. Free parking on premises - 2-car garage plus driveway. The yard is fenced.

PETS
Up to 2 pre-approved dogs are welcome - please reach out before booking to confirm. A $100 fee applies per pet.

THE SETTING
The Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs right behind the property - during the day you may hear the historic train pass, a nostalgic sound that feels like a postcard come to life. It does not run at night, so evenings stay quiet. James Ranch Grill and farm store is just down the road, and both downtown Durango and Purgatory Resort are about 15 minutes away.

GOOD TO KNOW
Check-in from 4:00 PM with self check-in (a unique door code for each guest). Checkout is 10:00 AM. Checkout is simple - no need to strip the bedding; please load and run the dishwasher, take out the trash, and double-check closets, drawers, and under the beds for personal belongings before you head out.

Staying a while? Weekly stays save 10%, and monthly stays save 20% — your discount applies automatically at checkout.

Why 'Bair'? The family name behind the lodge is Bair — spelled B-A-I-R — Michelle's maiden name. Her parents loved Colorado and would have loved this house; they passed before it became ours. Inside you'll find our old curved sign, 'The Bair's Den,' still hanging. Now you know the story. — Michelle & Brian