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River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9121 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
  • Lake Eileen
  • Purgatory Resort
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)

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About the area

Bayfield

When you stay at this cabin in Bayfield, you'll be on the waterfront and 9 minutes by car from Vallecito Lake. .This cabin is 29.3 mi (47.1 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Los Pinos River.
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What's nearby

  • Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 42 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 54 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pura Vida Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bayfield County Market - ‬8 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.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
▪ Put the trash in the trash cans in the garage. Do not leave trash outside. Do not lock the garage door. ▪ Do not strip the beds. Leave used towels on bathroom floor.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Two pets max. No cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Your cabin is beautiful and relaxing. I will recommend to others.
The best place to relax and read a book.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Very comfortable and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., tijeras

Liked: Cleanliness

A great get away

Great place to get away to, peaceful and the river is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can't say enough about how wonder our stay was at the River Side Mountain Refuge. My children enjoyed 2 full weeks of no television and simple outdoor living. We made wonderful memories enjoying the creek, lake and hikes in the mountains. I loved the cool breeze in the morning, afternoon showers, and of course just sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, look no further, this is your place. My family and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with Vallecito creek in the backyard just steps away. House was very cozy and comfortable. My family enjoyed our time and will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a great place to stay. Pros - The cabin is in a great location on the Vallecito Creek. While a bit isolated at roughly 45 minutes to Durango, it is ideal if you are looking for a quiet place with space to roam, and lower temperatures. The sound of the creek, the ability for the kids to float down the creek a few hundred yards, and the hummingbirds, deer, foxes and other wildlife were what we came to experience. There is not an indoor dining table, but the long deck facing the creek provides a great space to drink coffee, eat, and play board games. Just keep in mind the mosquitos may be out in the evenings (We did not have issues with mosquitoes during the day. Cons - The cabin itself is quite dated, but we’re not a resort style family as we value experiences over amenities. For a pet friendly place, the blue shag carpet may not be ideal and appears to trap excessive dander as all of us had allergy issues inside the cabin, whereas this is not common for us. Stairs to 2nd floor bedrooms are quite steep and hallway railings above the living room are short and open so keep this in mind if you have small children (Was not an issue for our older children). While a clothes washer/dryer is listed as an amenity, they are located at a nearby RV park and coin operated. We could only find 4 towels for 5 people and did not reach out to the owner to find if towels were available, but for a rental lacking a washer/dryer it would be ideal to have extra towels on hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

River house

This cabin was everything we hoped it would be. The river is a few yards from the house, and we got up every morning and sat by the river and had our coffee. The few suggestions I have is to take some extra towels, for bathing, kitchen towels and hand towels. Also, there is no dining table. Instead, there are TV trays to eat on. There is also a picnic table outside on the wrap around porch. The instructions on the VRBO website say to not strip the beds when you leave, but the instructions on the fridge, sat to strip the sheets off the beds, (or vice versa} so that was confusing. I loved the location and would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and comfortable house

The house was in a quiet and private spot. We enjoyed the views around the house, especially down by the water. Everything was clean and well-stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Clean and cozy cabin. We loved the sounds and sights of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location to get away for a week! We loved the feeling of seclusion, the creek so close, and the fire pit right by the water. Morning coffee was so peaceful on the deck with the sound of the rushing creek. We even saw deer walk through the property during our stay.The house itself could use a couple of updates (flooring, kitchen), but it didn't detract from us having a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

L V., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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., CHandler, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Would do again

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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