A proven four-season income powerhouse grossing $212,000 in Airbnb revenue in 2025, "The Tall Spruce House" is an expansive, thoroughly updated 4,364-square-foot mountain retreat perfectly positioned along the scenic lower Animas Valley corridor between historic Downtown Durango and Purgatory Resort. Framed by mature evergreens, crisp alpine air, and dramatic ridgeline views, this grand two-story residence is masterfully engineered for high-capacity vacation rentals, corporate retreats, or a private multi-generational sanctuary. The home showcases extensive recent capital improvements, including fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring and carpet throughout, updated bathrooms with new vanities, toilets, plumbing fixtures, and stylish hardware, as well as a newer high-efficiency boiler and dual commercial water heaters. The entertaining-ready interior features a generous central kitchen and dining hall with newer windows, multiple living zones anchored by a cozy fireplace, a dedicated billiards game room, and accommodations for up to 25 guests across seven bedrooms and 5 baths—highlighted by two expansive upper-level primary bedrooms with dedicated A/C and dual laundry suites for effortless guest turns. Outside, take in panoramic Missionary Ridge alpenglow views from the deep covered porch and dining deck, enjoy the level front lawn secured by new fencing, or relax in the newer private hot tub set on a dedicated paver patio. Complete with a fully reconstructed, heavy-duty asphalt driveway accommodating up to 10 vehicles, RVs, and gear trailers, and situated just minutes from Durango Hot Springs, 15 minutes to downtown dining, and 20 minutes to Purgatory skiing, this turnkey property offers an exceptional high-yield investment or seamless 1031 exchange opportunity.
