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Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

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Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by dense forest, perfect for relaxation and connection with nature.
Relax in a spacious room with a sliding glass door leading to a forest view, a comfortable armchair, and a functional layout.
Cozy space with a traditional stove, exposed beams, and a brick fireplace.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery, with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs perfect for gathering.
Cozy cabin-style room with a comfortable sofa, small table, and large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$669
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin

This well appointed, low key cabin is the storybook mountain cabin. Nestled in an aspen grove and sitting slightly above Lake Purgatory it boasts a short walk to the private lake making it easy to go canoeing or paddle boarding. At the end of a short dirt road with one other cabin on the road, this home feels like a secluded paradise!

Winter months provide a backcountry sort of experience without having to go deep into the woods. While the cabin is just over a mile from HWY 550, during a snow storm guests will likely have to park approximately 50 yards from the cabin and walk, ski, or snowshoe in. Even though the road is maintained, the hill at the top of the driveway becomes unsurpassable in big snowstorms. This is exciting for the adventurers at heart! If this is for you, make sure you grab a bundle of wood on your way in and warm up next to the fire!

During summer months the driveway greets you with wild chamomile and mint, the lake sparkles beyond the aspen's leaves and the Needles Cliffs hang proudly around the backdrop. Find quiet solitude, and gather with your closest friends and family here.

Surrounded by aspens, this is a gorgeous resting spot for leaf peeping adventures. Soak in the view from the picture windows, bird watch from bed, and gaze at the incredible night sky.

Offering two cozy rooms with baseboard heat, picture windows, and comfortable beds, plus a sleeping loft/media room with futon sofas, this cabin is the perfect setting for an intimate group to call home base while they explore Durango's big back yard!

No matter what the season is, our guests find good friends and family around the fire pit on the patio, and enjoy gourmet meals in the fully stocked and updated kitchen.

Two mudrooms offer space for all the mountain gear you may need. Equipped with modern washer and dryer, guests can pack light and make themselves at home.

The log walls have been chinked and restored offering a rustic feel in the newly remodeled bathroom and bedroom. Owned by an artist, no detail has been forgotten with the aesthetic in this small yet open floor plan.

We invite you to bring your adventurous side, your inner mountain pioneer, and come relax!

Property manager

Katie James

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakeside Adventurer's Durango
Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Durango
Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Private vacation home
Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Private vacation home Durango

About the area

Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Electra Lake - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 46 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 36 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

As of 17 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin on 31 July 2025 start from AU$668.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin located?

Located in Columbine Lake, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lakeside Adventurer's Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

Very comfortable cabin. Close to ski area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The cabin and location are excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Beautiful location! We all loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

This home was perfect for a quick getaway. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Me and my family only had one night here but it was perfect. Beautiful view and we got to see a few hummingbirds in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

We absolutely loved this place and wish we could have stayed longer but it was booked. Has everything you need to get away and surrounded by the beauty of Southwest Colorado!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Great place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had a great visit! Loved the cabin and especially loved the patio! The cabin had everything we needed and then some. It was a great place to celebrate our 39th anniversary and we will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved our stay at the cabin. It was secluded, but also close to so much. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The cabin was clean and more spacious than anticipated. It’s a beautiful, peaceful place that is still close enough to civilization if you want it! Everything was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

Nice property in a quiet neighborhood. Updated kitchen and bath , but still has that cozy rustic charm. It was right up our alley, wish it was my place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Nice Stay. Enjoyed driving the last 100 yards up the narrow wooded road to the cabin, chopping firewood, getting warm by the wood stove, walking in the snow. Interior decorating was amazing - it was a cabin for cabin connoisseurs. Only issues - no clear house numbers or identification. I happen to know that area and that small road and had GPS signal, and I still drove by it. Please put up clear direction at the top of the driveway - assume it is dark and snowing when one is trying to find it :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location to explore the million dollar highway. Property was well equipped with everything we needed. Katie was super responsive and we enjoyed our short stay. We didn't make it onto the lake, but we walked the property and saw beaver and a snowshoe hare. Loved the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

What a great adventure we had at this property. I can honestly say I’m not sure I’ve ever had a more accommodating host. The property and home were amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone just make sure you have a 4 wheel drive in the winter and you’ll have a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

We loved our weekend of fall colors at the Adventure Cabin. The cabin itself was nicer than expected. We especially loved the new cement patio off the downstairs living area, the design of the bathroom and it's beautiful walk in shower, the large dining room table in the bigger than anticipated kitchen and the amazing views from the loft, bedroom and living area. (all not pictured but worthy of being featured). NOTE: outside fires are no longer permitted so the fire pit was not a part of our experience. We pivoted by moving the living room furniture to face the windows, made old fashioneds instead of s'mores and enjoyed the warmth of the indoor wood burning stove to comfortably experience the beautiful scenery that surrounds the cabin. The the abundance of stars at night was the cherry on top. It was all very magical!! We also enjoyed the proximity to our favorite watering hole The Nugget!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Was nice and cozy could use another tv downstairs was not able to climb stairs. Could not get on tv due to internet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Excellent and excellent view of lake quiet at night other than squirrel running across patio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

The property is in a lovely location with a view of aspen and evergreen trees overlooking a small lake. It is at close to 8850 feet elevation (according to compass on my watch). I did fine, but my husband had a few symptoms of altitude sickness (nothing emergent), even though we have lived just above 5000 feet for over 6 years. We LOVE the San Juan Mountains area. This property provides great access to Purgatory Resort, Silverton, and the Durango area. We did not choose the best weather days for our vacation. It rained all but the first morning we were there. We did get to drive Hwy 550 over to Ouray before the clouds moved in, which is spectacular! We are fidgety people, so it was tough for us not to be able to hike or ride our bikes. I read several books and went to downtown Durango a few times for my entertainment. If you have never been to this area, seeing the beauty in nature there is a must for your bucket list!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

This was a perfect place for my family and I. Katie was amazing! She took care of us very well and responded very well to our needs. I would highly recommend anybody staying at this location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The cabin was as described and shown in the pictures. A wonderful host with great communication. The location was beautiful just a couple minute down to the lake. The cabin was not far from some wonderful mountain hikes. We highly recommend this cabin. You’ll love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Beyond what we could have even hoped for! We felt instantly at home in this beautiful cabin...feels like a big hug. After a day of adventuring, to sit in those chairs and here the quaking aspens rustling in the breeze was Heavenly. Wish we lived there :) If you go, make sure to do the Soaring all day Zipline tour through the San Juan Mountains and over Animas river. Spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Really nice cabin!! Very secluded! Just make sure you have 4 wheel drive and/or check the weather forecast before you go! We weren't expecting snow in October, and it was kind of scary getting to the cabin with icy roads...but we made it and it was a perfect time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Our experience was uniformly outstanding. The property is perfectly situated as a base camp for mountain adventures. The views of the Lake and Mountainscapes were beautiful. Our favorite activity at the end of each day was to relax in the red chairs on the deck. The kitchen was fully equipped. The loft made for a great location for movie viewing and popcorn. The wood stove heats up the cabin brilliantly and sitting around it makes for a comfortable stage for reading or perusing maps. I strongly recommend this cabin and would stay here again without question.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

The cabin is a little tricky to find but in a beautiful spot overlooking the lake. Very nicely appointed and stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Enjoyed the convenience to the ski slope. Enjoyed sitting on adirondacks on a blue bird day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021