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Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango

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A short walk to the lake, enjoy time under the covered deck and watch wildlife!
Nestled in the trees, dine outside under the deck, or on the picnic table. BBQ.
Dine Fresco-style under the covered deck, enjoy peek-a-boo views mountain/lake.
Bask in the evenings using the stone fireplace, and if it's warm, we have AC!
Craftsman style design.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lemon Reservoir
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango

We have the perfect vacation cabin for families, couples, or just good friends! With peek-a-boo views of the lake in all rooms and walking distance to the shoreline. And, AIR CONDITIONING : )

Avery Place is a spacious (1,130 sq. ft.) 2-Story Craftsman Cabin. A perfect retreat nestled among the pines and just a short walk from the serene shoreline of Vallecito Lake. This charming cabin features a cozy fireplace to warm your evenings, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere no matter the season. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, keeping you cool during warm summer days. Step outside onto the covered deck, where you can relax with a good book or enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings.

This cabin is designed for comfort and enjoyment, making it the ideal home base for your lakeside getaway! A perfect vacation cabin for families, couples, or just good friends!

This spacious retreat features two king-size beds on the second floor, providing ample space for restful nights. Additionally, there's a full-size pullout couch on the first floor, perfect for accommodating two children under 12 years. Please note there is a $35 linen fee for guests exceeding four persons or for the use of the pullout, and we also offer a complimentary fold-up play crib.

The master bedroom boasts a private bathroom, while the second bedroom has easy access to a hallway bathroom, ensuring privacy and comfort for all guests.

The living room offers seating for six, and while the charming ceiling beams can be low in some areas, they add character to the space. Unwind indoors by the cozy stone fireplace in the living-room and stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoy entertainment with Netflix and DVD movies available on the TV.

Just a friendly reminder that since we are nestled in the pines, the internet speed may be slower than what you’re accustomed to. Think of it as an opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and fully immerse yourself in the serene surroundings.

Off the living room is a half bath on the first floor, and air conditioning for those warm days.

Our sunny kitchen, complete with a dining area that seats four, offers window seating for enjoying the views. The kitchen is stocked with just about everything you'll need to master up meals at the cabin like a chef! You could also enjoy dining under the covered decks fresco style with the charcoal BBQ next to the deck.

The cabin is well-stocked with linens, cleaning supplies, personal care products, and all the necessary amenities for cooking. Feel free to reach out with any questions about these items. We're here to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible!

The large covered patio features plenty of seating and a charcoal BBQ for alfresco dining, making it an ideal spot for gatherings. Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the cabin, but we do provide a designated smoking bin on the patio for ashes and cigarette butts. Please shut both front doors and have window closed so the smoke does not enter the cabin, and thank you!

And, for those looking to explore the lake, we provide a canoe for your adventures, along with fishing poles for a delightful day of angling. Kept at the cabin is a stand-up paddleboard that can be carted to the lake's shoreline; we also supply oars, and standard sized life jackets. Please note- You are responsible for your family's safety, and using any trail or watersport provided, you are doing so "At your own risk".

Due to the unique landscape, trash companies are unable to use their hydraulic lifts to pick up containers, so we ask that all guests please use the dumpsters located on the main road for your trash disposal. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our community clean and beautiful.

One week before your stay, I will start communication on your upcoming trip. As your dedicated host and concierge, I am available to answer any questions or recommendations in the area so this can truly be a memorable trip.
I have a guest book in each cabin with detailed information of the cabin, area, hikes, restaurants and activities. We can also arrange to meet at the cabin so I can better understand your needs, goals, and desires, allowing me to tailor your experience to perfection!

My top priority is to provide you with a comfortable cabin, stocked with just about everything you'll need, while you explore all that Vallecito Lake and the surrounding areas have to offer.

We hope this will be your perfect mountain getaway!

Property manager

Shanty Chic - René
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a fold-out crib.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must agree with pet addendum attached 2agreement.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is prohibited in the cabin.
If you cancel less than 60 days your refund will be based on our ability to re rent the cabin.
Pet Addendum is on our contract, you are agreeing to all terms! Not allowed on furniture, if left alone in the cabin must be crated, $50 fee/1-2dogs.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: We wish you a wonderful stay with wonderful weather, it cannot be guaranteed and we do not offer refunds because of weather.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River. Eagle Park and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 37 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 71 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2Story Lakeside Cabin/AC/Canoe/Fishing Equip/SUP/Pet/30mins 2Durango located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Vallecito Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location & Excellent host!
My family and I were staying here for a family wedding. This was a comfortable home for 3 adults and two children (3yo & 11yo.). The beds were comfortable and the decorations felt homey. We also had everything we needed to make meals in the kitchen. A small grocery store was just down the road with very friendly folks working there! The kids went down to the lake practically every day to go fishing and loved it! My husband and I took the kayak out to the lake one early morning before everyone was awake and let me tell you, the fresh air, mist, and being out there in the middle of Vallecito lake was incredibly peaceful. To top it all off, René, the host was super easy to contact and even came by to say hi to us. She reached out before we even got there to give us specific instructions on how to find the place from the airport we were coming in through and listed places near by to get groceries. You won’t regret staying here. The house also comes with fishing rods for you to use and a kayak. I would definitely take my family here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Rene was an amazing host. She always kept us up to date on our upcoming trip. She was full of good tips on arrival and how to find the property. The cabin was perfect for our trip and it was full of the little things you need in the kitchen. Would highly recommend booking with one of her properties. Can not wait to book another trip on the lake. Rene again thank you for the amazing hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful respite
The cabin and location were great for the down time we needed. It was also a great central location to go out to Pagosa, Durango, and Messa Verde from. The lake is beautiful and the cabin is not too far from the doc with a good selection of boats to rent for a beautiful time on the lake. The host was very helpful and had great communication for all of our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation!!
This was our second time resting this cabin from Rene. As always, cabin was clean, it was quiet and just what myself and husband needed to recharge and unwind. Fishing was great and weather was perfect. Took a day to drive 30min to Durango and rode the Durango train to Silverton, we highly recommend that train
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin on Vallecito
Perfect cabin for two couples. Host was outstanding and helpful. Well stocked kitchen, excellent King beds. Had a wonderful relaxing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake cabin
Vallecito is one of my favorite places to visit. The cabin was perfect for our stay. It was very clean and had all of the amenities we needed. Rene was a super attentive host and was readily available for any questions or needs. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
A great place to stay, great host, very clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Beautiful place. Very peaceful! Nice and spacious. We have stayed at the Shanti Chick and the cabin next door to that multiple times, both great! If you want a little more room, ask Rene’ about this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valliceto Lake Cabin
Cozy rustic cabin in veiw of Valliceto Lake. Perfect for a quiet get away. Our host, Rene, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She recommended the perfect hike and checked in with us regularly.....five stars.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Farmington, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the best place
A very nice experience, everything was very well organized, very clean, it had everything we needed... our hostess was very kind at all times, she was in contact from our arrival... It is actually a beautiful place to be in contact with nature. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Cabin
The cabin was good and comfortable:). Rene was very helpful and the checkin was a breeze. She told us of some wonderful places to check out! The only suggestion that we had was to purchase a new router for the TV, or a more reliable service. We didn't go there to watch TV; however in the evening we wanted to watch the news. The TV would constantly buffer throughout the evening, so watching anything was quite difficult. Overall we enjoyed our experience in Vallecito Lake, "Little Valley" and the Avery cabin. Thanks Rene for all your help!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
Renee is an amazing hostess! She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend Avery place! Saw mule deer every night. The lake is amazing! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
This cabin did not disappoint. Rene met us at cabin when we got there It was quiet. beautiful and just what we needed. A short walk to the lake. I made a friend with a chipmunk, came daw me every morning Will most definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time away
This cabin was perfect for our family of 4. The cabin stayed cool even with higher than average temps in the area. The lake was a just a quick walk away and my husband caught rainbow trout from the shore. The kids loved playing in the water and it was great to have a home base to come back to after visiting with family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avery Place
A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin would rent again had a wonderful time.
Everything was easy and Rene was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Olathe ks

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
This is a great place to relax and play on the water. Everything about this be place was good and the host (Rene) was so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rest
Off the beaten path and no hustle bustle. Easy access to all we could want and easy to just hang and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and functional
No frills but clean and functional with good location. Wi fi marginal for streaming but fine for email. Great beds. Attentive host. Two good sized bedrooms upstairs. Nice porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayfield Cabin
Great place! Rene the manager was very helpful and accommodating! She was an important asset to our overall experience! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable cabin
The cabin host was very attentive and made sure everything was perfect. The cabin was extremely clean, and very nice- Comfortable beds and furniture, kitchen supplied with everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet getaway, unplugged from WiFi and TV, and had a very relaxing stay. Loved viewing the sunrise over the lake right from the bedroom window!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin!
The cabin is beautiful, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. We came to ski and enjoyed Durango’s ski slope, Purgatory, and its proximity to the cabin. The fireplace was a gem after hitting the slopes during the day and coming back to relax with a fire. Our host was very friendly and extremely helpful to share tips on activities in the area. We didn’t want to leave and plan on this cabin for our mountain getaway! We can’t recommend this cabin enough! Our stay was during spring break and we were able to ski the slopes during the day and come back to a fire in a great stone fireplace. There was an ice fishing tournament while we there but we didn’t have enough time this trip to check it out. Rene was very prompt with any details asked, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shanty Chic - René

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A young family from New Mexico visited the lake in 2020 and loved the area so much and found this magnificent cabin and purchased it the next year!

Your Contact - Hello, I'm René! My family and I moved to the Durango/Bayfield area from the shores of Santa Barbara in 2004; here, we found a home with the striking beauty of the Rocky Mountains. I have worked as a B2B consultant in the 4Corners area for nearly a decade; then, in 2015, I started the business Shanty Chic, managing quintessential mountain cabins in Vallecito Lake. Through my time in Colorado, I’ve become intimately familiar with the southwest and surrounding areas. As a host, I value taking time to create connections through personally meeting each of my guests. I listen both for needs and barriers, as well as goals and desires, in order to best accommodate you and provide meaningful suggestions for your trip. I am a guest-driven host, and my priority is to provide a safe and comfortable home for your experience in Vallecito Lake and beyond. I have cared for hundreds of guests and am excited to share all the insights that a trained guide, local business owner, and Colorado Mom can provide.

Why they chose this property

This cabin is the quintessential mountain cabin nestled in the pines trees in a friendly neighborhood but gives the feeling of seclusion. Close proximity to the lake entrance and located in the Four Corners area.

What makes this property unique

One of the most unique benefits the Guest will have is the lake and mountains to relax and for sports enthusiasts - Enjoy! Long before the completion of the dam in 1940 made what is regarded as one of "the most beautiful bodies of water in Colorado," Vallecito was home to "The Ancient Ones," and later, the "Yuutaas," commonly known as the Southern Utes. Fur trappers, gold miners, and homesteaders followed, and with the completion of Vallecito Lake, the tourists. Today, Vallecito Lake is a special place for both residents and visitors alike. Located in a sheltered valley in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Vallecito is a nature-lovers paradise. Come explore...

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