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The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK

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Outdoor Hot Tub
Exterior
Comfortable Living Room
Well Stocked Kitchen
Kitchen Bar Seating

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9190.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bayfield, Colorado
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK

The Retreat at Forest Lakes is the perfect space for your family getaway! Comfortable indoor and outdoor living areas, patio with seating, grill and hot tub. Fenced yard for pets and kid safety. Now with Starlink Internet!!

This is a great family retreat with lots of space, very well set up for kid and pets, too! Things that make this home special are the well-stocked kitchen, outdoor hot tub and grill, reading/office room with books, puzzles and toys for all ages, fenced yard with doggie door, high chair, pack-n-play, kids dishes. The living room and bedroom both have Smart TV's with Netflix and DisneyPlus streaming services set up for guest use. Located in the Forest Lakes section of Bayfield, just outside of Durango and near Lake Vallecito. Come stay, play and relax!

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Master Bedroom - King with smart TV and Ensuite Bath (Upstairs)
* 2nd Bedroom- King (Upstairs)
* 3rd Bedroom - Bunk bed with Full on bottom, Twin on top - (Upstairs)
* Living Room - Sleeper Sofa - main level

LOCATION: The Forest Lakes area is 8 miles North of Bayfield, and 8 miles South of Lake Vallecito Recreation Area. Forest Lakes also has a playground and neighborhood lake for fishing - Lake Simpatico - with a walking trail around the lake. This home is appx 20 miles from downtown Durango and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area - including hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, biking, hunting and more.

PETS: This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone.

COOLING: Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

NOTES:
There is a ring camera at the front door entry only.
During winter storm events 4WD is required.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Forest Lakes, a neighbourhood in Bayfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hillcrest Golf Club and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Los Pinos River. Travelling with kids? Consider Eagle Park and Ute Park. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Bayfield, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 34 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 35 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 67 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 34 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Merchant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK located?

This family-friendly Bayfield holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Park and Los Pinos River. North Oak Park and Vallecito Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jean C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Had a great 5 night stay here! Beautiful property and the perfect place to relax and recharge. Enjoyed the hot tub and watching the neighborhood deer and turkeys. The kitchen was nicely stocked with cooking utensils, pots, pans and baking sheets and a grill outside. Plenty of space in common areas for the whole family! Loved our time here and was sad to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience overall

Awesome property! We had an issue with the hot tub that was promptly handled. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Okay

The hot tub was nasty, the house was hot, and only 1 person could shower, then wait for the hot water to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite Rural Location

We stayed for 5 nights for our visit to the Durango area. The house is large, well laid out with common areas on the ground floor and bedrooms upstairs. We enjoyed the hot tub. We were unable to find towels for the hot tub so we used the bath towels. There were no napkins so we used paper towels. There was no coffee or creamer. The igniter on the gas grill does not work so we found a small cigarette lighter in the wood burning fireplace box which was difficult to light the grill. A remote garage door opener would be nice for inclement weather. The bath tub in the main bathroom upstairs drains very slowly. The toilet on the main floor fills very slowly. Overall, a few minor inconviences but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful neighborhood close to Durango!

The home was comfortable, clean, and had plenty of cooking gear. The hot tub was perfect on a cool evening! Close to Durango and also to Vallecito reservoir. The neighborhood has its own park and walking trail. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July in Forest Lakes

Good setup for a family and the fenced yard area is a plus for young children and anyone with a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Wonderful house...perfect for vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, great location, very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GARY G.

Durango vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house and found it to be just as advertised. The location was also great, far enough in the country for solitude and close enough to town for convenience. The kids especially loved the wildlife viewing and walking in the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Annemarie B.

Convenient Location with all the right amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property, and perfect location. Our dog loved the fenced yard and patio. The beds are comfortable, the house was clean, inviting, and had everything you needed to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bayfield

Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay

Great place! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bloomfield , NM

An amazing getaway weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hour vacation rental experience was nothing short of perfect. We had all the amenities around us. The home was immaculate and had everything we needed to prepare meals and really enjoy a quality family/friend experience.Hot water stayed HOT for all 3 bathrooms, hot tub was maintained well and ready for us to saok after playing in the snow! We highly recommend VRC for a wonderful weekend getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year’s Getaway

We had a wonderful and cozy stay. It snowed while we were there, and the yard was great for playing in the snow. The house was most accommodating and homey. We loved the open floor plan and bedrooms upstairs. The dogs loved playing outside in their own space. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place

Everything was great the only thing that i would of liked was a insta hot hot water heater we ran out of hot water like 15 mins into our showers and there wasnt enough hot water to even shave other then that everything else was great and relaxing which was what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No Complaints

Great place and location. The house offers more than what was included in the description so we over packed. Would for sure stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hot tub was over treated with chemicals, the hot tub had sand all over the bottom of it, there were dirty underwear in the bedroom closet, the trash can keys were missing (so trash piled up in the garage stinking it up, the sheets were dirty on the pull out couch, but otherwise the house was great. The location was quiet and the wildlife was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped for use, the grill was convenient (but was filty and caught fire so my husband had to clean it), the beds were comfortable, the pillows were ok, but really need replaced, and the the decor was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pine Valley Property

Had a great 40th anniversary week celebration. Bayfield is excellent location for fishing, hiking, National and State Parks close by and Durango. House was clean and we had all we needed for our stay. Especially Loved access to garage for parking and enclosed pet area
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric E., Albany, NY/New York, NY/Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Loved the place. It was a great stay.

I have spent much of my weekends over the years climbing Colorado 14ers, which had me in the Durango many times, but it has been awhile. I wanted to get to know area better. In fact, the area is on my shortlist to retire to soon. I picked a home and a neighborhood that I might actually like to live in. While that particular was perfect and stay was great, I did not care as much of the location as expected. It was reasonably close to Durango and Vallecito Res (beautiful), but not close to the national forest. Everything around here is private land. We wanted to run Los PInos river in our kayak, but there were no put-ins or take-outs as the entire river was in private land. he inability to access things like this just did not register with this Colorado boy, so it as a turn-off. That notwithstanding, the specific home was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway in the trees!

Great property, well stocked and maintained and the customer service was fantastic. The only piece of feedback I would share is that the property could use some pest control - there were ants in on of the bathrooms, spider webs outside, and gnats in some of the bedrooms. Normal in the mountains, but maybe get someone in the spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

shawn i.

Great vacation cabin for family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed it

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

We truly enjoyed this cabin . It’s close to Durango but very private. So much to see and do nearby. We loved hiking and visiting the Durango Hot Springs.The kitchen was fully equipped and the beds were super comfy! The only drawback we had was that the hot tub was not very clean even after they said they came out and cleaned it. Then they did send someone on our last day there. I think it’s just hard to keep these clean . Also, there was a dog that barked every morning nearby and a big Akita that some neighbor lets run loose. Neither of these issues are the rental owners fault … so overall .. we loved it .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

June vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was all that we expected. It had most everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. The best part might have been the weather, 60s and 70s as opposed to 100+, but the cabin was a great place to come back to after a day of fishing, hiking, golf and visiting Durango. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from NA, NA

Great Vacation Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything in this home was perfect

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