Durango, Colorado
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING! The mountains are calling you to this Rocky Mountain retreat in the San Juans, a haven to relax, recharge and rediscover the awesome views and adventures of Southwest Colorado.
This condo, located in the Gamble Oaks section of the beautiful Tamarron area north of Durango, is your base camp to discover the San Juan Mountains, what legendary Colorado photographer John Fielder calls,"…the largest, the most varied, and arguably the most scenic of the ranges in Colorado."
EASY IN-EASY OUT! That's a great description of this recently remodeled condo. The only stairs you'll climb are the five to get you to the front door, making it easy to unload luggage, groceries and outdoor equipment. Maximum occupancy is 4 with a king bed, two air mattresses and sleeper sofa (preferably two adults and two children).
ALL THE MODERN CONVENIENCES! Your haven away from home has it all: a completely remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a new WASHER and DRYER for your convenience, a brand new 48 inch HDTV in the great room, where you can kick back and watch your favorite sporting events; walls and pocket doors recently added to enclose a bedroom (king bed) and to maximize the space, and there's even a storage area in front to store your fishing poles, tackle box and ice chests.
Free Shuttle Service is offered to Purgatory Ski Resort (must register at the front desk).
The clubhouse includes exercise facility, sauna and steam room and pool.
VIEWS,VIEWS, VIEWS! We spend our mornings on the back deck, looking out to Missionary Ridge, and our afternoons on the front deck, watching the sun set over the heavenly Hermosa Cliffs. They're also great places to watch for deer, coyotes, elk, bear and birds while surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and the breathtaking Glacier Club Golf Course.
ADVENTURES ABOUND! To the south: Durango- the rustic railroad and cowboy town. It's home to Fort Lewis College with its campus in the sky and the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. It's also the gateway to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the top park destinations in America.
To the north: Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, one of the top Colorado ski areas in the winter and one of the top family fun destinations in the summer. You can also take in some fantastic views at Coal Bank Pass, Molas Pass and Silverton. Also, drive the Million Dollar Highway Loop to Ouray, Telluride, Ridgeway and around to Cortez. There's an incredible mountain view around every bend.
CATCH YOUR LIMIT…AND MORE! If you're interested in fishing, help yourself to our fishing poles, tackle and chairs and you're off. There are great fishing spots minutes form our condo. Haviland Lake is our favorite-only 3 minutes away from Tamarron north on Hwy 550. Catch beautiful rainbows, in the shadows of the Hermosa Cliffs. You can also cast for trout at nearby Electra Lake or Anderson Lake near Molas Pass. Fly fishing on the awesome Animas River is also a top angling destination. Valecito Lake, east of Durango, is also a popular fishing and boating getaway.
HIKE IN HEAVEN! We are also just minutes away from some of the best hiking trails in Colorado. Our favorites include: "Purgatory Flats" near Durango Mountain Resort, "Cascade Creek," north of DMR, "Elbert's Creek," the trailhead next to the corral at the Needles Country Store. You can also access the famous Colorado Trail at Junction Creek, near Durango. You can see for miles and miles at one of our favorite stops: "Gudy's Rest."
SPA-TACULAR! After a great day of hiking, relax with a soak or a mountain massage at the famous Trimble Spa, at Trimble Crossing, a fews miles south of our condo.
RELAX AND REFRESH! After your day of discovery, check out one if three restaurants on site or James Ranch, Hermisa Creek Grill or The Nugget nearby.
John Muir once said: "The Mountains are calling and I must go." Once you experience the magic and the majesty of the San Juans from your base camp at our home in Tamarron, you will hear the mountains calling and you will return again…and again!
The property and unit was nice and comfortable. Unit floors looked as if they had not been vacuumed/mopped, but otherwise it was clean. We really enjoyed staying there. Check-in girl at desk was a little on the rude side, but we overlooked it. Property description, we thought there was an outside electric grill listed and there was none. All minor issues! We would stay again.
My wife and I needed a week to rest and enjoy SW CO. The condo was awesome! Very relaxing setting, great porch to hang out on. Also great location, close to Durango and Silverton, but still out in the country so you felt nature. The property manager Jackie was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Fantastic place close to Durango with wonderful amenities! Once you check in, you won’t want to leave.
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We appreciated the quick access to the Nordic Ski Center, opposite the Purgatory ski area. We also skied around a section of the golf course, which this condo overlooks. We were told that the Tamarron Resort grooms a XC ski track on the golf course, but it snowed so heavily during the last two days of our stay that we had to break track. It was pleasant for snowshoeing as well. The condo itself is comfy. During our five night stay, we only ate out one time. Given the snowstorm, it was wonderful not to venture out to a restaurant. That said, the resort was prompt about plowing roads and clearing the steps and deck in front of the condo. For the first two days of our stay, other vehicles occupied all the spaces directly in front of the condo. We had to navigate on black ice and snowy patches about 150 feet to reach the steps leading to the condo. The condo numbers are hard to see at night. If it's winter and you are unable to arrive before 6 pm, I'd advise having a good flashlight on hand (not just a cell phone light) to find the place. As others have said, communication with the owner was great. The location is quiet, and the view is lovely. We would stay here again!
Comfortable and cozy condo just a short drive to the slopes. Neighbors were friendly and condo was quiet! We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, staff was friendly and facilities clean. Washer and dryer was a big plus too! Host was welcoming!
Our family really enjoyed our stay!
This condo was the perfect location for what we had planned. Everything we needed for our stay was furnished, the bed was comfortable, the area was quiet, and the view from the patio was breathtaking. We'll definitely stay here again if we're in the area.
Pretty simple process to locate and lock in this rental, which is located about 22 miles north of Durango and 10 miles south of Purgatory. Beautiful location, framed by a wonderful golf course. The unit itself is very nice, and no stairs! Well stocked and quiet. We didn’t take advantage of the amenities at the Lodge, but they were nice as well. Cafe at the lodge is vegetarian only. Try the Nugget Mountain Top grill and bar in Purgatory, lots of sun and fun.
We enjoyed our stay. I had a few questions and easy correspondence with the host, Jackie. It was fun watching from the porch as golfers complete their hole #5 on the Glacier golf course. We liked the location being in between Durango & Pergatory. We also enjoyed the amenities at the lodge salt water pools and hot tub were both open.