San Juan Retreat Durango - Durango

4WD/AWD with snowflake rated tires or chains is required November through late March, no exceptions.

Escape to the San Juan Retreat — a new (2022) luxury mountain home with attached garage and private nature trail at the edge of the Weminuche Wilderness on the San Juan National Forest, just 2.5 miles from Purgatory Resort.

Set on a private acre at 9,000 feet, this 2,400 sq ft home is your Colorado basecamp for all four seasons. Ski Purgatory in winter, hike and offroad into the wilderness in summer, fish a private lake through the fall, and soak in the hot tub every night under a sky full of stars. Whatever brings you to the San Juans, you'll find everything you need right here.

Why guests love the San Juan Retreat
✔ 4 King bedrooms | 3.5 baths | Sleeps 12
✔ Hot tub
✔ Private nature trail to a beautiful overlook
✔ Beat the summer heat at ~9000ft elevation
✔ Fully stocked kitchen
✔ Three living spaces, two with TVs
✔ Gas fireplace + bbq grill
✔ Foosball table + cornhole
✔ Starlink high-speed WiFi
✔ EV charger
✔ 24 slot boot/glove dryer
✔ Plenty of parking. Trailer parking too
✔ Fishing on the private neighborhood lake

The Home
Built in 2022, the San Juan Retreat sleeps 12 across four king bedrooms and a loft kids' area. The open main floor living area features a gas fireplace, a fully stocked kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, and a dining area that seats the whole group. A south-facing deck with mountain and forest views is perfect for morning coffee or evening grilling.

Purgatory Resort is just 2.5 miles away. The attached two-car garage means you can unload your gear out of the cold, and the 24-slot boot and glove dryer ensures everything is warm and dry for the next day. A Level 2 EV charger (Grizzl-E) is available in the garage for electric vehicles. AWD/4WD with snowflake-rated tires or chains is required November through March — please see the house rules for details. Plenty of parking including trailer (25 ft long and smaller) parking for your offroad toys in Summer (May through mid Oct).

Into the Wilderness
Step off the back patio and onto a private nature trail leading 0.2 miles into the San Juan National Forest to Vista Point — a secluded overlook with panoramic views of Electra Lake and the Animas Glacier Valley. In winter it's a short snowshoe. In summer, a quick hike to a view most people never find.

Fishing
Guests receive a complimentary fishing pass for the private neighborhood lake, stocked with 20-inch trout. Open May through November, catch and release, artificial lures and barbless hooks only.

For the Kids
The upstairs loft is a dedicated kids' zone with a Twin XL bunk bed, an additional Twin XL, and a full-size sleeper sofa. A foosball table downstairs and cornhole outside keep everyone entertained on downtime days. A pack-n-play and high chair are on-hand, plus kid-friendly dishes and utensils so you don't have to pack your own. And every morning and afternoon, the kids will love hearing the whistle of the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad echoing through Cascade Canyon in the distance.

Stay Connected — or Don't
Starlink high-speed internet keeps remote workers productive. The master bedroom has a dedicated desk, HDMI external monitor, and desk chair for anyone extending their trip into a workation. Or leave the laptop at home entirely — the choice is yours. Three Roku TVs (BYO passwords).

Plenty of parking
Trailer (25 ft long and smaller) parking for your offroad toys in Summer (May through mid Oct).

Pets welcome
Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $100/pet fee and a signed pet addendum. Dog kennel provided (48 inches long by 30 inches wide by 32 inches tall).

EV Charger
Grizzl-E Classic Level 2 EV charger (40A) in the garage main stall.

Location
25 miles north of Durango and 25 miles south of Silverton, you're perfectly positioned between two of Colorado's most iconic mountain towns. Explore the shops and restaurants of Durango, ride the historic narrow gauge railroad, or push further into the backcountry — it's all within reach.

Bed Configuration
Main floor: King master bedroom with ensuite bath (walk-in shower, walk-in closet, water closet)
Main floor: King bedroom #2 with adjacent full bath (tub/shower combo)
Upstairs: King bedroom #3 with adjacent full bath (standalone soaking tub + rain shower)
Downstairs: King bedroom #4 with adjacent half bath
Upstairs loft: Three twin XL beds (bunk plus single), full-size sleeper sofa

Central heat keeps the house warm. Two mini-split air conditioning units, one in the main floor living area and the other in the loft common area—to help take the edge off of the rare extra-warm summer day. All bedrooms have a ceiling fan and additional fans are provided as well—just in case. Nighttime lows in the summer average in the 40's, and are sometimes in the 50's—perfect weather for opening bedroom windows at night!

Main living area is on the 2nd floor. One flight of stairs is required to get to the front door. Attached garage is on the 1st floor which includes one bedroom, laundry room, a half bath and a living space with couch and TV. Main floor includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area and entry/mud room. The third floor includes a loft common area, 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

Important Notes
4WD/AWD with snowflake rated tires or chains is required November through late March, no exceptions. Local chains available from purgatorychains. Our home is 2 mi on a gravel road from Highway 550. The gravel roads are well maintained and plowed in winter, but will be snow/ice packed. A few sections of the road are at a moderate ~12% incline and can get icy and unequipped vehicles will get stuck—creating a safety hazard for the neighborhood. If you need to rent a vehicle with AWD and snowflake rated tires please try Turo.

Elevation: approximately 9,000 ft.

House Rules:
•Guests must e-sign rental agreement within 72 hrs after booking. A $500 security deposit hold is required and will be collected by host.
•NO SMOKING, fireworks, campfires anywhere on the property.
•Follow septic instructions on posted signs.
• No food on couches/beds. Keep food contained to kitchen/dining/porch areas only please.
•There is no trash pick up at this property. Trash must be taken to the neighborhood dumpster.
•No events or parties.
•Guests with pets must e-sign pet addendum and pay pet fee.
•Primary renter must be present during stay. Max overnight guests 12 unless prior approval by host.

•CHECKOUT: lock doors, close windows, start dishwasher, strip bunk bed sheets.
•Follow all check-in and checkout instructions. If applicable, keep garage doors closed at all times and return garage door openers.
•Leave no trace: do not alter any of the trees, plants, flowers, or landscaping on our property or nearby National Forest.
•Bears and other wildlife could be present, never leave food outside, lock vehicles.

•Security camera on front of home monitors the driveway; Ring doorbell at front door.
•Pets welcome: up to 2 dogs, $100/pet fee with signed pet addendum.

•Check the weather for Purgatory Resort which can be much different than the town of Durango.