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

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Durango, Colorado vacation rental home with amazing mountain views located at Purgatory Resort
Main Living Space - TV, Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), Deck and unreal views
Main Living Space - TV, Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), Deck and unreal views
Main Living Space - TV, Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), Deck and unreal views
Deck off the Main Living Space - Gas BBQ, Gas Firepit and awesome views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake of the Pines
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cliffs at Tamarron
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

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

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 incredible views 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.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake of the Pines and Animas River. James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot are also worth visiting.
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Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Purgatory Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of the Pines - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Electra Lake - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Telluride Ski Resort - 95 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 35 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Purgy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzeria & Ice Creamery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olde Schoolhouse Cafe and Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Market & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bear Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cantilever Lodge - Purg's Finest Luxury Home- Unreal Views, Firepit located?

Situated in Durango, this ski holiday home is steps from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently Located

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Diane S.

Good multi family house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We, multi generations from a family, really enjoyed our stay!First the good: 1. Absolutely beautiful property 2. Excellent views of the gorgeous fresh snow 3. Well equipped kitchen, one of the best I’ve ever experienced in terms of amount of dishes, cookware and small appliances 4. Extremely comfortable beds, loved the cozy blankets 5. Easily able to spread out for privacy with multiple family members but still had large gathering spaces to congregate The bad: 1. We came during a massive winter storm and only one side of the driveway was plowed making it impossible to get into the second side of the garage. You were very responsive on answering the phone which I appreciated but we ended up spending two hours clearing that side of the driveway to reach the garage, even recruiting help from a neighbor with a snow blower. If you can plow one side, you can plow the other side of the driveway just as easily and it was disappointing we had to put so much effort in on our vacation without compensation. 2. Loft shower was unusable by the family staying up there due to a cutting spray
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10/10 Excellent

Gil G.

Wonderful Vacation Home

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Gil G.

Wonderful Vacation Home

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!

8/10 Good

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday get away

Beautiful house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Great but what you need to know

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.
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8/10 Good

Edward F., Albuquerque

Amazing Morning Views

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.
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10/10 Excellent

AMBER H.

Family staycation

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathi W.

lovely Cantilever Lodge

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: Beautiful home with all the amenities needed for our family of 12 + 3 babies. Property was clean, location was perfect for our walk to the slopes each day. Views from the giant picture windows were fantastic. Only issue was wifi - took us a while (about 12 hours) to get it working properly, and while the tech company we spoke to was very responsive, it took them a few calls and a stop at the house to get it up and running. Once it was addressed, no issues for the remainder of the days. One quick note - we brought extra paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pods and trash bags. Would recommend the same for anyone who has a group of 12 or more and is staying for 4-5 days.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect views

The listing didn’t even put the house to justice. The house was amazing, clean, inviting and just awesome. The views at this house were breathtaking. Would stay again if we make it up to this area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful site

I think the house is beautiful and the views are beautiful! I feel that when you book management should give an instruction packet to tell how garbage is picked up ect! How some of the extras are to work or at least make sure they work before guest arrive! Like the sauna! And property management should look at site before renting to make sure employees are doing or fixing exactly what needs done properly! The facility is worth the stay, just need a little more communication for the amount you pay to stay! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane T., Tucson Az

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Property

The mountain views are amazing and this home has everything you could want or need for a perfect holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay with Fantastic Views

Overall the home's location and views were fantastic. We were somewhat disappointed with the cleanliness of the floors and the home overall feeling worn. We ran into a number of issues including the microwave not working, the second floor shower was inoperable, the grill had not been cleaned, floor mats in the master bath were dirty, etc. Besides these details we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna M., Little Rock

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

So great, yet…

Unique multi-layer layout with fabulous views. House was comfortable and met our needs, but… Parts were great-spa tub, sauna, heated floor, fire burning fireplace, loft, balconies. Parts were also not great-minor annoying broken parts here and there, nasty vent hood, junky pantry and garage, shabby LR furniture. With a little more care it could be so much more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient for skiing

Beautiful property close to the slopes! If you are not in the mountains to ski, this may not be the property for you just due to the access to dining, shopping, etc. But if you are looking to ski Purgatory, this location is fabulous! Beautiful home, Stunning views and very attentative property management. However the stairs are no joke: if you have someone in your group who is not fully able to handle stairs, this may not be the property for you. But it was great for us! We Will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Edward F., Albuquerque

A great gathering spce

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Having stayed at this property annually for over 10 years, it is the perfect gathering spot for the family dinners. The large open Great Room is very comfortable and the large Wolf cooking range with it's two ovens is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

We had a large group stay and it slept everyone comfortably. Beautiful place and great location. We did have some trouble getting up the icy driveway in our rental vans.. they provided salt which helped, the kitchen counters wasn’t very clean, (we gave them a good cleaning upon arrival) Over all the house was clean and neat. There is a lot of stairs (the elevator was locked) so if you have knee problems just a warning that this may not be for you. We had some minor issues. The kitchen filtered water was very slow (like the filter needed changed) and the faucet hot water took 25- 30 mins to get hot enough to do dishes, the Dryer wouldn’t dry clothes very well (again just needed a deep vent cleaning) and the jacuzzi tub felt a little dirty.. we only uses it once so no deal breaker there! We Loved loved the master suite. It had lots of privacy and we enjoyed the sauna and steam shower. (I have trouble breathing high altitude so we used the steam shower every day)! We would definitely stay here again. You can’t beat the views and the convenience of getting to the slopes!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Steven O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outdated beauty

I’ve been to this property 4 times. Over all it is a good experience. There are just a few inconveniences that I would like to address. First, the hot water was not working due to the propane company not being able to service the tank. I understand it was due to weather but still annoying to be forced to take a cold shower. Second, the dry sauna has been out of service every time I’ve ever been to this property. It would be nice if this can be fixed and usable. And finally, it would be nice if the overall property could be spruced up. The first time I visited the property was in 2013 and even though it is still a nice house, it seems like it hasn’t changed much since then. Same bed spreads, curtains, etc…
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie J., Denver, USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Neglected castle

We really want to love this property and hope that the owners and property managers put the necessary love, money, and time into making it shine again. Check in was smooth but upon entering we realized we were told incorrect information: the main floor is a flight of stairs up and we had someone in a wheelchair. The person who answered our initial, pre booking questions, obviously had never been in the property. There is an elevator but it is broken. The biggest disappointment was that all of the blinds on the main floor, with the mountain views, were broken. The property manager said that maintenance would come the following day to fix them, but they never came at all. The cloth upholstery of the stools, pillows and bedspreads were very dusty and the dishwasher didn't clean the dishes. The window screens allow gnats in, but need to be open as there's no air conditioning in the summer. As mentioned in other reviews, there is a hot water situation- it takes 10 minutes to get hot water on the upper levels and the kitchen sink's hot water doesn't work (on the plus side the shower water pressure is fantastic). The ice machine is broken. The family room speakers are broken. Several light switches are broken. Also the place only has 3 private bedrooms (the queen and bunk bed rooms on the entry level, and the main floor queen). All bathrooms are shared. The basement level master and en suite double/queen is not private (no door to shared master bath and the double/queen entry door is inside the master). There's only parking for 2 small to mid sized vehicles. We felt neglected by the property managers but our friend group was awesome and we had an amazing time regardless. The neglected castle became a sort of a joke and the broken things just became funny. If the place was less expensive it would all be acceptable, but at nearly $900 per night, we give the place 2 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a beautiful location!

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Durango. The house was perfect and all minor issues/questions were addressed quickly. Views from the three decks were breathtaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Spot

We enjoyed our stay, it was a quiet atmosphere, with easy access to Durango & Silverton. There are a lot of stairs in this house, so be prepared. The master bedroom is two flights down from the main living area. Also it took a while to get hot water to the bathroom, but if you turn on the shower, it speeds up the process. Overall we enjoyed our vacation time in this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Summer Vacation

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: The house was perfect and so was the view!! I would highly recommend this house!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lezlie M.

Wonderful Family Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful week in Purgatory at the Cantilever Lodge. Great location and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view!

This place has everything you could want for a quiet vacation on the mountain. The view is breathtaking! Perfect for a family getaway or a vacation with friends. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

kay ellen m.

Lovely timw

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: Beautiful views and nice living arrangements for a big family. The only downside was my mom has medical issues so all the steps were a problem for her.

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