New Luxury Mountain Home | Hot tub | Nat'l Forest | 4Kings | 2.5mi to Purgatory

Escape to the San Juan Retreat — a brand-new 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).

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 required November–March (no exceptions)
Property sits 2 miles on a well-maintained gravel road off Hwy 550; roads are plowed in winter but will be snow/ice packed
Rental cars with AWD snow tires available via Turo; chains available locally at purgatorychains.com
Bear country — please do not leave food in vehicles or outside
Elevation: approximately 9,000 ft
No smoking, no open flames, no campfires (wildfire risk is very real in this region)
Security camera on front of home monitors the driveway; Ring doorbell at front door
E-signed rental agreement required within 3 days of booking.
Security deposit hold of $500 required (placed on the credit card 2 days prior to check in and released after check out)
Pets welcome: up to 2 dogs, $100/pet fee with signed pet addendum