The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit

Durango, Colorado
$1702 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Our 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,300 sq. ft. luxury home is absolutely breathtaking! Perched high above the valley floor and just a short walk to the slopes, it has unobstructed views of the nearly 14,000 foot peaks of the Needles Mountains, the signature range that inspired Jean Claude Killy to describe Purgatory as “the most beautiful scenery this side of the Italian Alps.

Inside the home you will find a 1,200 square foot master retreat on the lower level that includes incredibleviews of the Needles Mountains from the King bed, two person Jacuzzi tub and shower. The master retreat also includes a two-sided gas fireplace between the bedroom and the Jacuzzi tub, “RO” water, “instant-hot” water, sink and refrigerator. The adjacent bedroom features a queen pull out sofa and work desk. The dressing /vanity area has heated floors and the walk in closet and laundry is the size of the garage bay above. The entry level of the home has two bedrooms (Queen Bed in one and Bunk Beds in the other (single over single) and a full bath (Japanese soaker tub).

The main level offers an enviable gourmet Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and amazing mountain views. The massive wood burning stone fireplace (firewood provided) extends 25’ to the spectacular structural beams and honed tongue and grove wood ceiling (illuminated for night ambiance). Perfect for entertaining, the great room, dining room and kitchen are all open to a wall of windows and spacious deck to enjoy the amazing alpenglow when the sun hits the peaks of the Needles range. There is a private deck on each of three floors of this incredible home and the deck off the Main Living Space features a BBQ Grill and gas firepit. Take the spiral stair case up to the extraordinary loft which is the 2nd living space which includes a full bathroom, full bar (wine cooler, refrigerator, and dishwasher), TV and a game/ puzzle table and sleeping space.

Bed Configuration:
Main Bedroom - King Bed (Basement Floor)
2nd Bedroom - Queen Pull Out Sofa (Basement Floor) - access thru the Master
3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Floor)
4th Bedroom - Bunk Bed (Single over Single) (Second Floor)
5th Bedroom - King Bed, Third Floor (Adjacent to the Main Living Space)
6th Sleeping area - Separate space in Loft, Bunk Bed (Single over Double) and Trundle bed (2 Twins)

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Ski-in/ski-out Access
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4300 Sq Ft (399 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Free Toiletries Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A high end vacation home with beautiful views, comfortable beds, and nice furnishings. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Be forewarned...there are lots of stairs to be going up and down. It wasn’t good for my grandson with the broken ankle but the rest of us didn’t mind it.

  • Angela P.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Check in was smooth. Kitchen was large and easy to cook in for a group.

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stayed at this home in Durango for two nights with my men's group from church. While the house was clean on arrival, the overall experience fell short of what I expect for the price we paid.First, the management company would not allow us to have groceries pre-delivered and offered no concierge service, which was disappointing given that this is marketed as a luxury mountain home.More importantly, there were numerous plumbing problems. The main-level shower had a broken pipe that sprayed water all over the floor when turned on, making it unusable. We had to use the upstairs shower instead, which had uncomfortably high water pressure. The kitchen faucet was also in poor shape—the handle was coming off and it barely worked.For the cost of this rental, these issues were unacceptable. I hope the owners see this and realize that if they want to attract high-end renters, they need to ensure their property is maintained to a much higher standard.

  • Lauren M.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    The property was a quick walk to the ski resort. Check in/out was very easy. Communication was quick during our stay. Beautiful home that suited all our needs.

  • Gil G.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family visits Purgatory Ski Resort on a triennial basis for the holiday. This was our first time at the Cantilever Lodge. It surpassed our expectations!The home is huge at ~4,200 sq ft over 4 floors. Lots of stairs, in fact, there are 32 steps from the MBR floor to the main floor. This doesn’t include the top floor spiral staircase which adds another 12 steps. 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Great room that accompanies the dining area and kitchen. The huge wood-burning fireplace is a great touch and focal point. Plenty of seating, beautiful furniture and decor.The Chef’s kitchen is perfect. Not too big or small. High-end quality appliances. Plenty of cookware, utensils, glasses, cups, and specialty items. They also provide spices, coffee, baking items, cookware, you name it, it’s most likely there.Pros: Location close to ski lifts; No highway traffic noise (indoors); oversized garage, great views; luxurious.Cons: Thermostat on main floor is temperamental and very confusing; Lots of stairs!; wall switches everywhere!; MBR shower valve is tricky (turn it to Hot then turn it to Cold and then back to Hot). Elevator was not functional. Bring Fire Starters for the fireplace. Main floor shower needs a thorough cleaning as it looks bad (stained shower floor, glass door, shower head has calcium buildup). Outdoor grill and fire pit were out of propane gas.We will return in the future and are already looking forward to it!

  • Gil G.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family visits Purgatory Ski Resort on a triennial basis for the holiday. This was our first time at the Cantilever Lodge. It surpassed our expectations!The home is huge at ~4,200 sq ft over 4 floors. Lots of stairs, in fact, there are 32 steps from the MBR floor to the main floor. This doesn’t include the top floor spiral staircase which adds another 12 steps. 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Great room that accompanies the dining area and kitchen. The huge wood-burning fireplace is a great touch and focal point. Plenty of seating, beautiful furniture and decor.The Chef’s kitchen is perfect. Not too big or small. High-end quality appliances. Plenty of cookware, utensils, glasses, cups, and specialty items. They also provide spices, coffee, baking items, cookware, you name it, it’s most likely there.Pros: Location close to ski lifts; No highway traffic noise (indoors); oversized garage, great views; luxurious.Cons: Thermostat on main floor is temperamental and very confusing; Lots of stairs!; wall switches everywhere!; MBR shower valve is tricky (turn it to Hot then turn it to Cold and then back to Hot). Elevator was not functional. Bring Fire Starters for the fireplace. Main floor shower needs a thorough cleaning as it looks bad (stained shower floor, glass door, shower head has calcium buildup). Outdoor grill and fire pit were out of propane gas.We will return in the future and are already looking forward to it!

  • Mary Z.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Beautiful house

  • Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a great time there. Plenty of room . The kids enjoyed the loft where they played their PS4 a lot. We could have used more silverware and some more assortment of cooking pans, but we made do. The stairs was a bit much. There were a couple of us who could have really used the unavailable elevator. All the steps were very hard. We just didn’t realize so many steps. Should be in article when advertised. View was breath taking and all in all a very beautiful place.

  • Edward F.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great place for gathering! We have utilized this home annually for over 10 years and enjoy it. The maintenance could be better, but understandable.

  • AMBER H.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2024

    Stayed Jan 26, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time renting the Cantilever. Its the one unit that provides our large family with plenty of space for everyone. We had four families adults and children and was plenty comfortable. The views are stunning, all amenities in working condition.Clean

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