Epic Mountain Chalet – Jaw-Dropping 180° Views!

★ Private Hot Tub ★ Train Views ★ 10 Min to Downtown Durango ★ 20 Min to Purgatory ★ Perched high above the Animas Valley on a private forested ridge, this stunning modern chalet delivers some of the most dramatic views in all of Durango. Watch the historic Durango–Silverton Narrow Gauge Train wind along the river far below, spot elk crossing the river and deer grazing in the yard, along with some of our bigger friends BEARS and sometimes their cubs, turkey's, foxes, bobcats and once in a while a beautiful bald eagle will fly by the house! Mountain Lions do roam the area but spotting them is very rare. In November/December catch glimpses of the twinkling “North Pole” lights in the valley of Santa's Village which in the main stop of the Polar Express train!

You're only 10 minutes from downtown restaurants and breweries, 5 minutes to the closest grocery store, restaurants and great coffee shops and 5 minutes from Luxury Durango Hot Springs, and 20 minutes from the lifts at Purgatory Resort. This is mountain luxury done right: thoughtful five-star amenities, top-of-the-line bedding, and a 1,000 sq ft deck with hot tub that will make you never want to leave.

We are a 2,887 sq ft home, Air Condition, three floors (the house was built with views from every floor), 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 living rooms and a laundry room.

The Space – Sleeps up to 12 (ideal for 10 adults, including two living rooms, one up-stairs and one downstairs, great for two families who want some privacy from each other.

-Master Loft (upstairs): King bed, cathedral ceilings, skylights, en-suite bath, private reading/yoga nook, floor-to-ceiling north-facing windows with epic Needles Mountain (14K+ in high mountains) and valley views

-Bedroom 2: Queen bed (middle floor) + unbelievable valley & train views

-Bedroom 3: King bed (bottom floor) + en-suite bath + adjacent private living/TV/office area

-Bedroom 4: Two twins (bottom floor) (or converts to king) + incredible valley views

-Downstairs living room (bottom floor): Two additional twins (or converts to king)

-Anywhere in the house we provide two twin roll away beds mattresses for guests count 11 & 12, but usually best if kids due to smaller areas available and type of mattress. We will leave linens out for these beds allowing you to place the beds anywhere in the house.

Great sleep is important when on vacation - High-end mattresses, linens, goose-down pillows & comforters are hotel-luxury quality (duvets laundered after every stay).

Indoor Living - (second floor) kitchen, dining room (seating for 10) and living room area with big screen TV and amazing views out the windows that you can stare at all day long watching thunderstorms approaching or better yet in the winter the white cap mountains!!

Second Living room - (bottom floor) with large flat-screen TV.

Washer and Dryer - (bottom floor) jumbo size washer and dryer in its own private room.

Sonos wireless sound system throughout

High-speed Wi-Fi, modern desk workspace, board games, puzzles and game room in the garage with ping pong, basketball double hoop competitive game, dart board, throwing axe and stars game and cornhole! During the colder months this game activity may be limited, but no concerns as we also provide sleds to use on the hillside and road when snow is present, you can also pull your friends or have your best pet friend to enjoy riding on the sleds!

We provide a telescope and binoculars for incredible star gazing and wildlife spotting!

We provide outside lounge chairs to watch and enjoy the outside games above along with beautiful star gazing!

Outdoor Living (the Real Star of the property!) ~1,000 sq ft deck with panoramic 180° views of the Animas Valley, Animas River, red cliffs, and the Needles Mountains. At night, enjoy the best stargazing experience you have ever had in your life, watching falling stars, shooting comets, the big and little dipper clear as ever before and satellites moving across the sky, including the Starlink satellites which move in a group of ~75 count and you can see up to 5 minutes. Check the Starlink website out for flyover schedule.

6–8 person private hot tub (available year-round), no other hot tub has better views in the area!

Gas Firepit with nice seating area

Gas BBQ + propane provided (available year-round)

Luxury patio seating with a couch and chairs next to the gas fire-pit with blankets for cozy evenings (if snow is on the deck we may cover and store on the deck, but if weather permits, we try to have it available for usage, ask me if available near your arrival in the winter)

Multiple seating/dining areas for 10 (furniture stored in winter), enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine at our bar for two with awesome views)

Fully Stocked Gourmet Kitchen Bosch stainless appliances, dishwasher, coffee maker, dining table for 10, supply of coffee, sugar, creamer, oil, spices – everything you need on day one.

Little Luxuries we provide (so you don’t have to pack them) High-end shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, stain remover, dryer sheets, foil, saran wrap, sandwich and storage bags. We provide a nice steamer for those clothes which may get a little wrinkled during your travels.

For the little ones - we provide an infant and toddler high-chair along with a pack-n-play, bouncer, infant bathtub, changing pad with some toys.

Laundry baskets - we provide two for each room so you don't have to throw your dirty clothes on the floor and have something to carry your clothes to the laundry room.

Luggage racks, dressers, closet space - we provide two for each room, so you have some place to lay your luggage and store your clothes including closet space with hangers.

Spa towels for the hot tub + outdoor blankets for the fire pit

Parking & Access – Four outdoor parking spaces are provided (two in front of the garage doors and two beside the garage). Please note the garage has been converted into a game room and is not available for vehicle parking. Due to the steep, unpaved private road leading to the property, motorcycles should be discussed with owner prior to reservation to ensure you’re safety. The road includes switchbacks and loose gravel, which can make access difficult and unsafe for many motorcycles.

Winter note (late Nov – late Feb): The last 0.5 mile is a steep, unpaved private road, with two switchbacks, (please take wide turns). 4WD/AWD strongly recommended; chains or snow tires may be required during/after heavy storms. Our private snowplow comes once we reach 3" of snow. You can always buy chains at the locals stores and return them unused.

Winter Weather & Snow Storm Disclosure (Although we have never had this happen in the last four years of the start of our business, I will usually notify you before a snow storm impacts the area to give advice about the area and roads)
Like many mountain town locations, this property can experience significant winter weather. During the winter season, a major snowstorm may temporarily impact your ability to leave the house or travel on local roads for a day (or longer) until roads are cleared and conditions improve.

We recommend:

Checking local weather forecasts and road conditions regularly during your stay
Planning for the possibility of being homebound for a period if a major storm hits
Having appropriate vehicles/tires (AWD/4WD recommended) and supplies on hand

This is a normal part of mountain living in winter and is disclosed so you can plan accordingly. We are not responsible for weather-related travel delays or the inability to leave the property during/after storms.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about winter conditions in the area!


Important House Rules - No smoking anywhere on the property (indoors or outdoors) – strict fire danger, no events or parties (daytime guests count cannot exceed nighttime guests count, so for every nightly guest staying at the property you can one day guest visiting, exceptions can be made if discussed and approved with me. You can have up to two pets ($100 per pet per stay) If you would like a third pet, please reach out to me for consideration. We provide a dog bed and food and water bowls for your best friend!

$15 per person per night for guests 7–12 (automatically calculated at booking)

This home books fast for summer, holidays, and ski season. If you see your dates open, grab them! We can’t wait to host you and help make your Durango adventure unforgettable.

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