2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
NellieMay Cabin | Short Walk to the Lake, Porch, Grill, Gas Firepit, Dogs OK
Enjoy cool afternoon breezes overlooking Lake Vallecito from the large deck at the Nellie May Cabin. Just a few minutes' walk through the trees and you arrive at the lake side. Nellie May is close to the marina, restaurants, liquor stores, and grocery stores. This charming cottage-style cabin is the perfect spot for your next getaway. The cabin boasts a spacious full kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy living room with a large picture window, propane grill and firepit on the deck, a wood-burning stove, and a loft with a hammock for afternoon naps. Play all day at the lake or on the trails and then relax in a quiet evening on the deck with its gas firepit or in front of the wood-burning stove. Enjoy a night out at the Weminuche Woodfire Grill, which generally has music on the weekends. Lounge in the morning sun as you dig into your freshly made burrito at the La Comida Ranchera Mexican Restaurant. Nellie May offers a memorable Colorado mountain cabin experience. We provide an outdoor dog pen for your furry friend when you're at the cabin.
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Bedroom #1 - Queen bed
* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed
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. The dirt road down to the cabin can be bumpy.
PETS: This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone. We do have a fenced outdoor pen area for your dog to play while you are outside with them.
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.
GOOD TO KNOW:
This cabin does not have a washer/dryer or a dishwasher.
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.
VRC CANCELLATION POLICY: At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, we offer a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third-party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. We do offer travel insurance.
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Bedroom #1 - Queen bed
* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed
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. The dirt road down to the cabin can be bumpy.
PETS: This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone. We do have a fenced outdoor pen area for your dog to play while you are outside with them.
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.
GOOD TO KNOW:
This cabin does not have a washer/dryer or a dishwasher.
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.
VRC CANCELLATION POLICY: At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, we offer a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third-party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. We do offer travel insurance.
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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
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
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About the area
Bayfield
Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eagle Park and James Ranch. Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum and Ute Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

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What's nearby
- Vallecito Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Los Pinos River - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Fort Lewis College - 33 min drive - 41.1 km
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 36 min drive - 43.6 km
- Mercy Regional Medical Center - 36 min drive - 52.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Weminuche Woodfire Grill - 9 min drive
- The Lake House Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
- The Rusty Shovel Saloon - 9 min drive
- Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - 7 min drive
- Bayfield County Market - 9 min drive
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
8.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura F.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Britany M.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay atbthe Nellie-May
Britany M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brent S.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
Brent S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
25 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple and comfortable
John S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 June 2025
A home away from home.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
kevin h.
1 September 2023
Great little cabin in the woods.
kevin h.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren B.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kelsie B.
8 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Small Family
Kelsie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
William d.
14 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coloadoo Adventure
William d.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robert W.
11 August 2025
Great place for a get away
Robert W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne B.
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place on the lake
Anne B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
14 August 2024
Just what the Dr ordered
Amy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cole P.
8 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & quiet getaway
Cole P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
kevin
22 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
kevin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M.
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Colleen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Liz D.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin, close to marina
Liz D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Shelby G.
22 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great experience
Shelby G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay
Michael H.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Basic Cabin
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good
Rene J.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location with easy lake access
Rene J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good
Brytanee G.
8 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & Quiet
Brytanee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Valerie M.
17 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Vallecito CO
Valerie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul S.
31 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, a small flaw
Paul S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
15 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Off the beaten path
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Nathaniel Q.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful little cabin next to Vallecito Reservoir
Nathaniel Q.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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