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Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table
Holiday home in Bayfield with kitchen and patio
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9.2 out of 10
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16311.0 sq m
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Bayfield, CO
- Place, Vallecito Lake
- Place, Lake Eileen
- Place, Purgatory Resort
- Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)73 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Crib and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Other Space 1
4 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table
Vallecito Family Retreat is a quiet, in-the-woods, family-sized log home in the Vallecito Lake Valley between Durango and Bayfield Colorado. Four bedrooms, plus large sleeping loft puts up to 16 people in beds. It is a short drive to the lake and hiking trails, has a very spacious living area and a yard outside to play.
The large living room is filled with light from the huge windows, and the moss rock, pellet stove anchors the room. The open floor plan includes a dining room with seating for ten, a breakfast nook for more dining space and the country kitchen. The enormous sleeping loft, complete with four queen beds, pool table and full bath is open to the living area below. One bath on the upper loft level and two baths on the main, ground level. Streaming TV only with YouTube TV set up for guest use. Outdoor patio dining tables & chairs currently seat 12 people.
Outdoors, the back patio is large enough for the whole group to enjoy the woods that surround the home, complete with grill and outdoor dining and enough seating to have a grand picnic right at this home. In front of the home, a covered porch with benches and open grassy lawn provide space and fun for the kids without have to leave the grounds. Fisher-people have use of a stainless-steel cleaning table and sink well (located in the trees, away from the home) with water supply from a lawn hose hookup.
BED CONFIGURATION:
* Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV
* 2nd Bedroom - King Bed
* 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed
* 4th Bedroom - Queen Bed
* Loft (Large) - 4 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)
LOCATION: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort.
This is one of the most private, low traffic homes we have experienced in the area. Expect peace-and-quiet and a relaxing escape while staying at this home. Access to the home is via state and county paved roads plus flat, well-maintained gravel roads in a quiet neighborhood. Though the home is surrounded by mountains, the location is in the flat, river valley area.
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.
NOTE: During winter storm events 4WD is required.
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles and a boat, snowmobile or horse trailer, so bring your toys to enjoy more of the activities offered by this long-standing, adventure-filled resort lake community.
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.
–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.
The large living room is filled with light from the huge windows, and the moss rock, pellet stove anchors the room. The open floor plan includes a dining room with seating for ten, a breakfast nook for more dining space and the country kitchen. The enormous sleeping loft, complete with four queen beds, pool table and full bath is open to the living area below. One bath on the upper loft level and two baths on the main, ground level. Streaming TV only with YouTube TV set up for guest use. Outdoor patio dining tables & chairs currently seat 12 people.
Outdoors, the back patio is large enough for the whole group to enjoy the woods that surround the home, complete with grill and outdoor dining and enough seating to have a grand picnic right at this home. In front of the home, a covered porch with benches and open grassy lawn provide space and fun for the kids without have to leave the grounds. Fisher-people have use of a stainless-steel cleaning table and sink well (located in the trees, away from the home) with water supply from a lawn hose hookup.
BED CONFIGURATION:
* Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV
* 2nd Bedroom - King Bed
* 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed
* 4th Bedroom - Queen Bed
* Loft (Large) - 4 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)
LOCATION: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort.
This is one of the most private, low traffic homes we have experienced in the area. Expect peace-and-quiet and a relaxing escape while staying at this home. Access to the home is via state and county paved roads plus flat, well-maintained gravel roads in a quiet neighborhood. Though the home is surrounded by mountains, the location is in the flat, river valley area.
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.
NOTE: During winter storm events 4WD is required.
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles and a boat, snowmobile or horse trailer, so bring your toys to enjoy more of the activities offered by this long-standing, adventure-filled resort lake community.
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.
–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
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
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
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 a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Bayfield, CO
What's nearby
- Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 39 min drive - 28.8 km
- Lemon Reservoir - 51 min drive - 34.7 km
- Fort Lewis College - 59 min drive - 52.1 km
- Durango Area Tourism Office - 61 min drive - 52.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Weminuche Woodfire Grill - 6 min drive
- The Lake House Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
- The Rusty Shovel Saloon - 6 min drive
- Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - 7 min drive
- Virginia's Steakhouse - 6 min drive
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Hosted by Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
Languages:
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