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Vallecito Mountain Refuge
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 195.1 sq m
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Bayfield, CO
- Place, Purgatory Resort
- Place, Piedra River Hot Springs
- Place, Vallecito Lake18 min drive
- Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Vallecito Mountain Refuge
Southwest Colorado Plain and Simple! This unique 2100 square foot home is nestled in a secluded mountain meadow, adorned with wildflowers, and surrounded by forests of Aspens and Spruce. The home sits on 11 acres directly bordering the San Juan National Forest and features a Private Fishing Pond, Hiking Trails, Mountain streams, and Mountain Views. With a proximal location to Vallecito Lake, it's a perfect place for a back to nature vacation where you can relax on a covered deck, paddle a canoe and fish on your own glassy pond, encounter a variety of wildlife, gaze into an endless starry night, and enjoy the crystal clear water and cool fresh air of Colorado mountain living.
The two-story house has 4 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, along with a comfortable living room with an incredible floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace with plenty of firewood. A large deck wraps around the home with a shaded sitting area looking out over the pond, meadow, and trees. There is a gas bbq grill on the deck.
Fishing is available directly on the property. The pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout and guests are welcome to fish to their hearts content. In order to provide this activity for all of our guests, anglers may only keep 1 fish per nightly stay (ex: 4 night stay = 4 fish). Any additional fishing must be catch and release. **Bring your own fishing gear**
Additional activities include canoeing, hammock area, piano, and a trampoline.
NOTE: The 1/2-mile road up to the home is a a well maintained dirt/gravel road. It is not heavily rutted but climbs steadily. A 4-wheel drive is not necessary but is helpful. A minimum of 6.5 inch ground clearance is recommended.
The cabin sits at 9500' elevation and is off-grid. The homes solar-panel and battery system is design to power the regular needs of our guests while staying at the cabin. The property does not have a Microwave, TV, or Dishwasher. The washer & dryer on site are strictly for use by our property manager.
Please note the property counts with 4 security cameras:
1 overlooking the deck/pond area.
1 overlooking the front gate.
1 overlooking back side of house
1 monitoring garage.
AVAILABLE MAY - OCTOBER. NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING WINTER.
The two-story house has 4 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms, along with a comfortable living room with an incredible floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace with plenty of firewood. A large deck wraps around the home with a shaded sitting area looking out over the pond, meadow, and trees. There is a gas bbq grill on the deck.
Fishing is available directly on the property. The pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout and guests are welcome to fish to their hearts content. In order to provide this activity for all of our guests, anglers may only keep 1 fish per nightly stay (ex: 4 night stay = 4 fish). Any additional fishing must be catch and release. **Bring your own fishing gear**
Additional activities include canoeing, hammock area, piano, and a trampoline.
NOTE: The 1/2-mile road up to the home is a a well maintained dirt/gravel road. It is not heavily rutted but climbs steadily. A 4-wheel drive is not necessary but is helpful. A minimum of 6.5 inch ground clearance is recommended.
The cabin sits at 9500' elevation and is off-grid. The homes solar-panel and battery system is design to power the regular needs of our guests while staying at the cabin. The property does not have a Microwave, TV, or Dishwasher. The washer & dryer on site are strictly for use by our property manager.
Please note the property counts with 4 security cameras:
1 overlooking the deck/pond area.
1 overlooking the front gate.
1 overlooking back side of house
1 monitoring garage.
AVAILABLE MAY - OCTOBER. NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING WINTER.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Bayfield
Located in Bayfield, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James Ranch and Eagle Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bayfield, CO
What's nearby
- Vallecito Lake - 18 min drive - 8.0 km
- Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 50 min drive - 33.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Weminuche Woodfire Grill - 20 min drive
- The Lake House Bar & Grill - 21 min drive
- The Rusty Shovel Saloon - 20 min drive
- Pura Vida Cafe - 26 min drive
- Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - 16 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Carlos Camacho

Languages:
English, Spanish
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