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It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods.

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods.

Quiet cabin nestled in the mountains near all that Southwest Colorado offers. One mile from the lake and the national forest hiking, fishing, biking, and more. 45 minutes from Durango with shopping, rafting, DSNGRR Train, mountain biking, and hiking. Relax, unplug, and make memories.

This is a fun-filled family property. Enjoy quiet mornings in the Hammocks or Adirondack chairs throughout the property watching the sun come up in the valley. This is a great time to see deer in the yard eating the grass and flowers.

The Miners cabin is our guest cabin that is nestled in amongst 100 ft tall Blue Spruce trees with a nice front porch with a picnic table. On the main floor, you will find the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom with 2 comfortable twin beds. Upstairs is a spacious room with a king bed and a sitting area with a queen-sized futon. Note that upstairs is accessed by a set of steep stairs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2281208vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the 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 Eagle Park and James Ranch. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 46 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 48 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Animas River Trail - 48 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 53 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's Lodge and Cabins - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It's time for fall colors, stay in this cabin in the woods. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Vallecito Lake and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli S.

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

Miner’s Cabin

Very nice property that was nice to come back to each day after exploring the area. Was a great place to decompress.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery B.

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

Enjoyable stay

Cabin was very neat and clean. Really enjoyed the stay and the communication with the owner was great. No issues at all. We would stay there again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Great place

Great place great prices neighbors are nice he took the time to help re programs my truck. We will be back when we are back in Colorado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fourth of July Getaway

The property was peaceful, restful and quiet. Just what we were looking for with our dogs. The owner family, who live on the property, were delightful and very helpful. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2022
Thank you so much we would enjoy having you again next 4th.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri D.

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

Awesome time. Recommend.

It was so great to stay here. Family was so wonderful. Got to feed fish and they recommended places to go and things to do. A clean, well maintained place. Great for a couple or a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanner H.

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

Excellent holiday vacation!

Very pleased with this little cabin in our favorite place in Colorado! Any questions or concerns we had were addressed immediately. We were quite impressed overall.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

GREAT EXPERIENCE

Loved the place ! The place was clean and very nice ! Shawn and Sarrah were wonderful and were excellent hosts. We highly recommend anyone that wants some quiet and peaceful time in the mountains! To stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Fun & Relaxing the perfect combo

The cabin and property are like a sanctuary, but also fun. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Beautiful property in a wonderful location

The mountain cabin in the woods was perfect for our family getaway! The house has a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and wonderful spaces to hangout indoors and out – we especially enjoyed sitting around the firepit, listening to music and looking at the stars. The property is close to the lake, which is great for fishing and swimming. Shawn even helped us find great fishing spots and a rope swing – such fun! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky J.

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

Perfect spot to explore Vallecito and Durango

Our family had a wonderful 3 nights at the Miners Cabin. Shawn and Sarah were so welcoming and friendly. They shared info on all the best spots to fish, run, hike and explore. Our boys loved hanging out with their boys... from biking together to explore the surroundings to sharing stories around the campfire. The cabin was super cosy with comfy beds and very well equipped. This is a really special place, made even better by the most wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great little cabin close to the lake!

This little cabin has great features for your vacation. It was just the two of us, but it can sleep a lot more. The owners of this cabin have thought of everything needed for a great vacation. The cabin was spotlessly clean, had all the things we needed, and was wonderfully decorated. There is no wi-fi at the cabin but there were movies provided (DVDs) for viewing. The communication was excellent with the owner-very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Miner's cabin and would go back in a heartbeat. It is close to Vallecito Lake and a beautiful drive to Durango. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Vallecito Getaway

We had a great time in Vallecito staying in the rustic cabin. We were able to drive into Durango for the day and explore Mesa Verde and another day we rented a jeep and drove to Silverton to the ghost towns and mines. Shawn provides a fly fishing lesson for a fee if interested and we did that and the kids learned a lot from him! We had a great time watching them learn the art of fly fishing. He suggested a guide service for the lake and it was great! We tried fishing for Pike but didn't get any, but caught lots of trout! Shawn also gave us recommendations on restaurants to try out and we went to all the ones he suggested and they were terrific! He is very kind and let us borrow his ice chest since we forgot ours. The only draw backs are that you can't fish in the pond (which we understood, just want people to be aware) and that while the Vallecito creek is on the property it is a little hard to access and difficult to fish in because there is quite a bit of brush that your pole will get hung in. The lake and other parts of the river are a quick drive though so we did that. This area is very quiet and quaint and we loved sitting around the firepit at night talking about our day. A great way to unwind and unplug.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for staying with us and we enjoyed having you here. We are taking your recommendation about the access to the river and are making plans to gain better access to the river with cleaning out some of the brush and are going to put in a trail.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

Fun cabin and property in the woods!

We had a great time at Miner’s Cabin. Shawn and Sarah were great hosts. We had an enjoyable time relaxing on the deck of the cabin and roaming on the property and getting plenty of fresh air. The pond and river are right there and very accessible. The weather was perfect for our trip. Thanks for the fun stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jarod m.

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

Accomodations

Great cabin in the middle of beautiful country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George W S.

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

Nice

Nice cabin and great area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Vacation with my mother and teenage daughter

Excellent property. Beautiful area. Friendly service. Clean and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Durango Vacation

Online renting and payment was easy, property manager kept us up to date on the poroerty and allowed early check in, nice and peaceful, enjoyed the secludeness and nature, surrounding property owners were all friendly and so were their animals
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Quiet relaxing vacation spot!

We had a great time staying at the Miners Cabin! Very quiet and relaxing. The owners and their family are very sweet and knowledgeable about the area. Close enough to Durango to drive and enjoy the activities like riding the train and shopping. Or drive up to Purgatory and ride the alpine slides and the Inferno mountain coaster. So many great hiking and driving trails just up the road from the cabin. We enjoyed sitting by the campfire at night roasting marshmallows, making s’mores and fellowship with Shawn, Sarah and their kids. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

Annual summer vacation

Wonderful hosts, beautiful property and cute cabin that was perfect for our family of 3! It was nice to disconnect among the quiet of the tall, beautiful bluespruce trees ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

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Small but homey

We spent most of our time at Vallecito Reservoir. Shawn was a gracious host and welcoming. He was attentive to our needs and the cabin was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Peaceful, clean, cozy, homey, detailed oriented...amazing vacation.

Perfect clean. High quality sheets and towels (organic cotton).Well stocked kitchen. Very comfortable beds, spacious. 2nd floor is huge and with lots of space and nice views. Fast internet -I even worked in conferences on my computer while there. Like new or brand new furniture. Always shade and sun outside to enjoy. Big deck. Perfect to eat outside or relax. The best is the area of Vallecito. There are 4 main hiking trails just minutes from the cabin. One just 0.5mi. The views from the cabin are amazing. Walk in the night, in darkness, to see the stars like you have never seen! We did every night in our stay. Bring warm clothes for the night and summer ones for the day. Host and family live next to cabin. Host was one of the many highlights of our stay. He is so caring and interesting but he also respected our privacy. We felt we were the only ones around. lol. We enjoyed feeding the fish and ducks in the pond, learning how to row, sleeping in the hammocks a couple of times. Cabin offers many games and good books for guests stay. No mosquitoes. Fresh clean water you can drink from faucets. Good shower pressure but be patient calibrating the water temperature at first. Grill and fire pit provided. Very quiet area and total silence at night. Squirrels come every night around 5pm to eat their pine cones next to cabin. Many chipmunks and deers around. River with amazing mountain views next to the property pond. Barely any traffic in the road. Vallecito has 2 basic stores. (Big stores are 45 min drive. Not an issue if you organize yourself) One restaurant with valley views from big patio not far at all. Vallecito lake and areas around offer many corners to be away from the world, enjoy and exercise. We spent most of our time and days in Vallecito. We will be back. Downtown Bayfield is friendly and with several good restaurants to eat., too. We had no phone reception but we used google voice when needed. I'm sure I forget something. We just love the cabin and Vallecito so much. I hope you do, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saudra A.

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

Holiday Family Vacation

We stayed at the Miners Cabin and absolutely loved it! My boys loved this family friendly cabin that included comfortable bedding, board games, sleds to play in the snow, and so much more. If you are looking for a place to spend quality family time and unplug from your everyday busy life this cabin is a must! There's creek near by and also a lake area to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Rustic indeed

If you are anywhere near 6 ft tall, there are several booby traps for your head. The light over the kitchen sink is someone's idea of a cute "pinterest" worthy design - but it was dangerous. The post stamp sized pond was a primary attraction when I chose this spotl. For the price, I expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady K.

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

Summer Family Vacation

The cabin was amazing! We loved the cozy living room, sitting watching it rain outside. Shawn the owner was wonderful and had great recommendations for area activities and fishing tips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette B.

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

Great Place to Relax

We enjoyed the rustic cabin that was clean and provided a great place to relax and enjoy the mountains. The hosts, their children and dog were very friendly and were close to answer any questions we had. The property included a pond and access to a stream. Thanks for having a great place to vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shawn R Ferrell

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We are a family that loves traveling but we call the mountains our home base. We have lived in multiple countries and we always have come back to the Rocky Mountains. We like to garden, hike (forage), fish, and eat good food. On a good day, all of this can be accomplished right here in our backyard. We look forward to you staying here and getting to enjoy this piece of property as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in 2016 and have loved it so much that we want to share our experience of living here with others. Our guest cabin which we call the miner's cabin is a great cabin for a family vacation to get the opportunity to explore all that the beautiful Vallecito Valley has to offer. The national forest is only .1 miles from the house and there are multiple hiking trails in the area. As well as Vallecito Lake.

What makes this property unique

This property has lots to offer. The cabin is a quaint little rustic cabin that gives you that cozy feeling. Because the property is centrally located in Vallecito, we love to ride 4 wheeler up the middle mountain road and go on a picnic or go for evening bike rides with the kids around the neighborhood because it is easy riding on the gravel road and slow speed limits. There are 3 restaurants within a mile from the house and 2 general stores as well.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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