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Welcome to "San Juan Mountain Retreat"  located in Durango, CO  (an outdoor enthusiast year round paradise) 14 miles (30-25 min) into  the San Juan National Forest at 10,500 feet. It offers ideal cool summer days with highs in the low to mid 70's through out the entire summer and in the 40's at night where you can build a fire every night in your wood burning stove and is about as refreshing and relaxing and quiet as one can imagine,  allowing you to escape the heat, the traffic, the crowds from below. This 10.38 +/- acre in-holding property is surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of National Forest on all four sides and is lush and green, making it a perfect retreat when you want to disappear  from everyone or just sit outside with your favorite book and enjoy the coolness of the air. The land itself is adorned with big, beautiful Spruce trees,  Ponderosa Pines,  Aspen trees that showcase stunning fall colors and there are thousands of Aspens.

The views are endless and breathtaking. There is a large metal gate  (locked)  which provides private access  and security for this cabin along with two other cabins (owned by the same family for over 20 years) in the area. Everyone helps each other and looks out for one another while there or not,  yet you cannot see each other, ensuring your  privacy remains intact. The large log home was  built in 2000 and is a two-story huge authentic log  cabin  boasting 2,200 +/- square feet, three/four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and is 100% off-grid while providing all the comforts of home.

The cabin features a 780-gallon water  tank with a cistern and septic system already installed. Powered by 500 watts of battery power and a 4,000-watt inverter, the cabin also has a 500-gallon propane tank and a smaller  back up tank to operate the refrigerator and gas stove, as well as an on-demand hot water system for  hot showers,  (propane can be delivered) the current  owners installed  Starlink for great internet, cell service and TV. Additionally, the cabin is equipped with a great surround sound system throughout the cabin. There are two very large brand new decks top and bottom, with a log cat walk leading to the upstairs deck both with just big views and for BBQ's.

For the hunters in the family, the property  is located in BGU 74 and offers the  opportunity to hunt Elk, Deer, Bear, and Grouse with OTC elk tags available in Colorado for 2nd and 3rd rifle. It would be an incredible hunting cabin, mountain biking, high altitude training, hiking, and offering big views. One of the property’s best features is a small clearing known as  “The Overlook,” complete with wooden benches. The views from this spot must be seen to be believed.

Moreover, it would be an ideal location to set up a large hammock and a small guest house with a deck overlooking the world,  as it is situated right on the edge of a vast cliff. Currently, the owner is using backhoe to clear away some of the deadfall and preparing the cabin for the new owners, several improvements and upgrades to the cabin, also most of the furniture with convey to the new owners. Whether you desire an amazing cabin in the woods for your family,  a hunting cabin, or even a great VRBO rental, "San Juan Mountain Retreat" will fulfill all of those wishes and more. This is a special and rare find in the incredible San Juan Mountains that also offers 1.8M acres of National Forest to explore right out your door step in any direction you want to go.

The road up to the cabin is part of the famous Colorado Trail that goes all the way to Telluride. This is the perfect escape from the heat which only seems to be getting hotter with every passing year. This cabin is easy summer time access, winter is via snowmobile or side by side with tracks. The cabin does have fire ins with a replacement value of 860K. Thats fantastic !

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Listing information last updated October 10, 2026 at 8:46 AM.