0 Oro Fino Fs Rd, Durango, CO 81301

Welcome to "San Juan Mountain High Retreat" Located in Durango, CO at 10,500 ft at the top of Junction Creek offering the kind of views that you can only dream of for a mountain retreat. This is a 10.38 acre in-holding property and is surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of National Forest on all four sides, far away the the real world, and is the perfect escape from the cities and the heat, crime, traffic, just complete peace and quite. Welcome to San Juan Mountain Retreat located in Durango, CO, an outdoor enthusiast year round paradise, 14 miles (30-35 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 so 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 clean 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 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 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, hiking, high altitude training and the amazing 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 below, 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, along with making several improvements and upgrades to the cabin itself, 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 heart of 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 offers great off roading and direct access to the famous Colorado Trail that goes all the way to Telluride. So if you want peace and quiet and just you want to escape the heat for the summer and this may be your spot. This cabin is easy summer access, winter is only possible with a snowmobile or side by side with tracks. Lastly the cabin does have fire ins and the insurance company has a replacement value of 860K for the cabin. Thats so nice... Hunting, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, mining, and really any outdoor activity. None VRBO rental. Summer low to mid 70's Was a mining claim. Several old mining cabins in the area. Located at 10,500 high above the rest of the world below.