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River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9

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Spring at the Cabin
Enjoy an evening at the fire ring by the river.
Winter at the cabin
Morning at the fire ring by the river.
Early Spring Snow in the mountains

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪87 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstair Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstair Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9

3 Bedroom, 2 bath cabin in the woods surrounded by water - Cross our mountain stream as you enter the property and enjoy the Vallecito River running through the back. The cabin is privately located in a quiet and relaxing area among majestic ponderosa pines, spruce and fir trees. Enjoy the serene and relaxing atmosphere and watch the local wildlife play among the trees or maybe catch a mule deer drift past. Sit along the river while enjoying an evening fire in the fire ring. There is fishing in the river at anytime. Inside offers all amenities you expect in a vacation cabin. Phone service is by cell service (ATT or Verizon best). The covered deck offers protection from rain and views of the Vallecito river and surrounding area.

Property manager

Steve Hunsicker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Two pets max. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not cut down trees or brush. Do not leave food or trash outside. No smoking in the cabin. Avoid neighboring cabins and property.
Prior to leaving: Load dishwasher and turn on Do not strip the beds. Leave towels on bathroom floor Put all trash in trash cans located in the garage
Outdoors: Check local fire rules prior to using fire pit. Fire in fire pit only. Use screen when burning. No trash in fire pit. Do not litter.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include James Ranch and Eagle Park. 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 - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 44 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 54 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Piedra River Hot Springs - 83 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 87 min drive - 82.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Vallecito Lake and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L V.

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

Beautiful area, relaxing stay.....

Great house! Loved having the river right there and hiking trails minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

10/10

We loved everything about this cabin! The creek, seeing adult deer, serene and solitude but still accessible (~45 minutes) to Durango. Beautiful and we'd absolutely come back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Family vacation

This was a great property for our family vacation. The house was very comfortable for our family of 6 and dogs. Being able to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the river flowing was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Would do again

Beautiful area, nice cabin. Loved the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle S.

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

Perfect cabin getaway

We wanted a quiet cabin getaway to escape the Arizona heat and Steve’s cabin was just that. The cabin is right on a beautiful flowing river at the end of a gravel road. Our dog loved the river and sitting on the covered deck watching the chipmunks. The cabin was clean and cozy and just a short drive away from the lake. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin worked great. The river was beautiful just hard to catch fish, running fast. Great base camp for 4 days exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Quick vacation

It is exactly as described. Pictures do not do justice to the flowing river behind the house. Everything was great. I do suggest mosquito spray. We were there in early June. We had 6 people and a dog. They even furnished dog bowls. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

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

Great stay at a beautiful location.

Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful location. Many outdoors activities at your fingertips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Amazing location

The pictures do not give the property justice. Your backyard leads you to the river. Sitting on the deck with coffee or your meal listening to the river is so relaxing. I enjoy cooking and this kitchen had everything you would need. Quiet place to unwind. Be sure to bring bug spray - the only complaint was the mosquitos but it wasn’t just there might be time of the year
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Christmas vacation

We had a amazing stay. Home was just as discribed . Would love to stay again in thr future .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Great scenery with big creek in back yard

Cozy house, heater operated so well you could get too hot. About 45 min away from Durango and lots of hiking locations in surrounding area. Completely enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Peaceful Riverside

This was a restful, quiet cabin with kitchen fully stocked with everything necessary to cook. It is in a beautiful setting of trees with a small river running along side the property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karri K.

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

Tranquility by the Creek

Spent the first week in Oct and it was so beautiful with the fall colors and so quiet and relaxing. The fire pit by the creek was our favorite place to hangout and unplug. Spent our days exploring the surrounding lakes and back roads or Durango is close enough for shopping and entertainment. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane F., Comfort, Texas

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

Beautiful setting

Overall the setting is great. The river is right there. Really liked the fire pit location by the river. The porch was a big hit with the two kids. Our communication with the host was very quick. There was a problem with the fridge not working and help was not imminent but we made do using all our freeze blocks from our cooler. There is carpeting throughout the cabin so we removed shoes entering the cabin each time. My only suggestion would be to add a table and chairs for the indoor area. TV trays with kids on carpeting😳! We just bundled up and ate on the porch. Our weather was pretty tame at the end of September . Valle it’s reservoir is very close and there are a couple of country stores about 5 - 7 miles away. Durango is a good 50 minute drive. Very pretty at this time of year:)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Morgan T.

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

Great!

Loved the creek! It was a great stay. A little far from town but otherwise cozy and comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Letty R.

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

Quiet, Peaceful Retreat

Our plan for R&R after a rough couple of years came to fruition. River offered peace. A few wild animals that walked nearby reminded us to appreciate Mother Nature. Area was quiet. We felt sheltered from the hustle bustle under the pine trees and infrequent human connections, yet did not feel isolated from the world. My brother wants to live there one day. : )
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

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

Quiet

This gem is tucked away with a nice river flowing in the back that you can walk down to and put your feet in! It was nice hearing the water flow and the covered wrap around porch was nice to sit under with the rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee D.

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

Beautiful and homey!

We had a fantastic stay at this lovely cabin! The area it was in was incredibly beautiful, with the river right there and the lake an easy drive away. You could tell this cabin has been well used and well loved, and we felt at home here. It had all the amenities we could’ve needed, with plenty of pans, dishes, and silverware in the kitchen. The fire pit by the river was so nice, and we spent a lot of time out there just enjoying the view. Thanks for such a wonderful vacation, we’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place!

Had a great relaxing time. We seen so much wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Vallecito

Great house. Fires and happy hour by the creek just awesome. Beautiful trees, hikes and kayaking. Thanks Steve
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Great

Relaxing property as advertised. Great place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary F., Buckeye,az

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

Peaceful Retreat

The property was just as decribed beautiful with the creek and river . We brought our dog and he had the best time running off leash in the creek and chasing squirrels. The property was well stocked with everything we needed. We would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

We loved the location of this property. The river in the backyard made for a relaxing and unique experience. Fun area for our 2 year old to explore the lake shores of Vallecito lake. Close enough to Bayfield or Durango if you want to go to the store or out to eat. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Wonderful Setting

Loved the location of this place. Close to the creek (it was running too fast to fish). Very peaceful and relaxing setting. One drawback wa that there was no interior dining table. We made do, but would have love to sit around the table to eat and play games. Hosts were very quick to respond to all questions we had. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

John G., Albuquerque

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

Great location, but...

Interior needs a good, thorough cleaning. Upon entering house, the musty smell was very strong. There were dead flies along window seals. The stove top and grates were greasy. The bbq grill needs to be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. The location, seating by fire pit that overlooked river, wrap around deck, and great weather made up for housekeeping issues. I'd stay here again, but I don't think my wife would be too happy. Didn't feel need to contact property manager for any issues. Email was sent with all information needed to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Hunsicker

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In my youth I enjoyed spending many summers visiting family who owned cabins in the area. My most fond memories from my childhood are of our family visits to Vallecito lake; fishing on the river and lake, boating, hiking for hours, exploring, our day trips to Mesa Verde and other mountain towns and making friends among the local residents. It has been my dream for many years to eventually have my own cabin that I can share with family and friends. I have been blessed and now have a cabin of my own that I can enjoy and share. I hope that I can help make some wonderful memories for you to remember.

Why they chose this property

The area is perfectly located as a starting point for any number of adventures and is only a short distance to number of destinations such as Mesa Verde, Durango and Silverton. If you prefer peace and quite and just want to relax the cabin is privately located in a quite neighborhood off the main road and right along a beautiful and relaxing river. Don't worry though you are still only a short distance to the lake, horse outfitters, trail heads, a number of restaurants and other activities so there is always something to do.

What makes this property unique

If you want a private relaxing getaway you will love this property. Perfectly located with easy access to local points of interest, fishing, boating, river and mountain views, privacy, and friendly atmosphere.

Languages:

English
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