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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    1 min walk
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    38 min drive
  • Purgatory Resort
    71 min drive
  • Pagosa Springs, CO (PGO-Stevens Field)
    67 min drive

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About the area

Bayfield

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vallecito Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Los Pinos River with a stay here. Weminuche Wilderness is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lake SImpatico Trailhead is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 1 min walk
  • Fort Lewis College - 37 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 38 min drive
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 58 min drive
  • Purgatory Resort - 71 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefrnt/Private Recreational Cabin/Views/2Decks/2Kayaks/Fmly/Pet/30mins2Durango

Lakefront - Premier Views! A-frame cabin with Premier Views! Fully furnished, rustic, two-story with two decks. Built on a rocky hill overlooking Vallecito Lake, this home is a half-tree house, half cabin, and total happiness. The cabin is located in a friendly neighborhood with private access to the lake's shoreline. It is comfortable in size with over 1,000 square feet for your family's enjoyment.
The cabin has forced air heating in all rooms, each bedroom on the second floor has a small fan, and there is a window air conditioner and a 16" Oscillating Pedestal Stand Fan on the first floor.
Both bedrooms are upstairs on the second floor providing a queen-size bed in each room, and a half bathroom between the rooms. There is a sectional couch on the first floor that can accommodate 1-2 persons, an additional $30 linen fee will be applied for for more than 4persons.
This is an older cabin and one characteristic we want to share is that the staircase to the second-floor staircase is 24” inches wide.
There are two decks for stargazing every evening on both the first and second floors : )
The main floor has all the accommodations of a full cabin. Equipped with a full bathroom, a kitchen with a five-burner stove stocked with tea, condiments, and basic cooking supplies for your relaxing time away, a dining area with large windows that seats up to six which can be a perfect area for a few of our stocked board games, and a comfy living area great for reading and is also decorated with a flat-screen 32" tv and Netflix. We have a few classic movies to enjoy, or you can bring some of your family's favorite DVDs. We also supply our Guests with complimentary Wi-Fi.
So come listen to the water and the wind in the trees and spend nights at the campfire on the property. Walk down the deer trail (which can be steep at points) enjoy stunning views of Vallecito Lake and enjoy drinks by a toasty fire pit. A perfect mountain and lake escape. For those of us who love lakes and ponderosa pines combined, this cabin is a hillside and a perfect place to relax and take in the mountain air.
There are two complimentary kayaks (to access kayaks, you will use a boat boarding ladder) along with life jackets and oars for your lakefront cabin experience. You are responsible for your family's safety- "At your own risk". If you choose to participate in any of these activities and use the trail to the lake - you do so at your own risk. We also supply two fishing poles, for a fishing license and other related information: http://www.vallecitolakechamber.com/members/area-fishing-information.
All pets must be approved in advance and there is a separate $50 charge. Any pets left in the cabin alone must be crated, no exceptions! READ PET POLICY!
Our small neighborhood has many majestic trees and because of this trash companies cannot use their hydraulic lift to pick up containers, all cabins use dumpsters on the main road and guests are responsible for taking their trash out.
To ensure all guests have the best experience, upon your arrival, I will try to meet with you to personally provide information on the cabin, the neighborhood, and any related information you may want to know about the area to ensure your time is memorable. One week before your stay, I will reach out to you and let you know where the keys are and helpful tips on parking and finding the cabin in case you arrive before me. I also live in the area and am available 24/7 with any questions or concerns you may have during your stay.
For fishing license and marina information:
https://vallecitolakemarina.net/

Property manager

Shanty Chic - René

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50 pet fee, read pet addendum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Bedrooms on 2nd floor, steep staircase

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Lakefrnt/Private Recreational Cabin/Views/2Decks/2Kayaks/Fmly/Pet/30mins2Durango Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zac A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage on Vallecito. Comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved being up in the trees! The dual patios were my favorite thing; we all enjoyed the birds at the feeders. Air conditioner downstairs was good. A bit warm upstairs at night but not bad (mid June) with windows and fans. Safe place for the pupper on the enclosed patio. Didn’t really use the kayaks muc h as we planned to but they were fine. The trek to the water is very steep, and the hallways to get upstairs was very narrow - we didn’t expect that but made it work even though we aren’t the slimmest group! Could be dangerous though so be aware and check the property photos. Communication with host was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Great little cabin with a beautiful view. There are a couple of cabins pretty close by which some of them are rentals as well. We stayed a week and unfortunately during the weekend, Saturday night and Sunday as well as the following Friday night there were some pretty loud people in one of the rentals which became really annoying. During the week it was quiet as can be so if that is what you are looking for, definitely book Monday through Thursday. The lake is not crowded at all so perfect for paddle boarding and kayaking. There is a gorgeous hike only 15 minutes away from the cabin with incredible views. The skies are stunning at night, easy access to the lake and just a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic tree top hide away.
Pretty small. Need to play well together! No Washer/Dryer. Fantastic location. Awesome wooden porches. Real wood in fireplace and outdoor fire pit.! Very Sweet manager - Rene' Property extends to the lake. Everybody loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vallecito Lake Cabin
Very comfortable beds. Well stocked with cooking items and play toys. Property a bit worn but suitable for our vacation. Overall pretty good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time. This was truly a home away from home. The attention to detail was amazing from the board games in the cabinet to the coffee in the kitchen. The beds were so comfortable! We had a fantastic stay and only wish that we could have had longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Paradise Valley, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views of a beautiful lake, the best VRBO host ever...
This was our first time at Lake Vallecito - we loved doing it a Starry Nights cabin! We planned this trip to be a few days hiking Vallecito Creek Trail (excellent), a day of visiting Silverton via train and hiking to Ice Lake (excellent), and the other #3 days relaxing and kayaking/SUP the lake with our dog (excellent). We entertained family friends one evening over a sunset and BBQ'd tri-tip. The amenities provided at the Cabin is one of the best we've ever seen, we brought most of what we needed but the cabin is very well stocked. René is the best Host we've ever experienced by way of her communication and directions, answers for grilling/boating/hiking, and anything about our dog. There was a lighting strike fire during our stay (quickly put out by helicopter) but René was communicating the entire time just in case anything happened. Her information packet is the best information I've seen at any property we've been too. Here are a few tips if you visit this property: Bring your own charcoal if grilling interests you and if you visit Durango or the RR with your dog, don't hesitate to use Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats for boarding or daycare. They were also excellent. Thank you René!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time at Vallecito Lake
We had a fun stay in this cabin on the lake. René met us after we checked in, gave us tips on places to go and things to do in the area. The cabin is older and the rustic vibe was nice. It had all the kitchen items we needed, the WiFi worked well. The dresser under the television was beautiful! You can get to the lake either by following the deer trail on the property down to a ladder to the water, or walk past the next cabin to the official "path" (there is a sign). You can't beat the area for hiking and water activities.....we are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kati Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Had a fantastic, relaxing time. Renee was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint lakeside cabin surrounded by trees!
We stayed in this property for 7 days and it was amazing! Just a few steps to the lake and the fishing was great. Property is a little older but very clean and fully stocked. It is close enough to Durango and Pagosa Springs for daytrips. Our host Renee met us when we arrived and has been very accomodating and ensured we have everything we needed. Highly recommend Starry Nights cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for.
Little cabin has such personality it was like it was telling us a story. The two decks were incredible. The top deck made me feel were in a tree house floating in the clouds with the birds. The Vallecito area has so many breathtaking hiking trails within minutes of a drive away. You could spend weeks exploring. The kayaks were a blast and so nice to have along with the cabin. Amazing vacation cabin!! It was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
We had agreat time and are looking forward to future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021