Getaway Cabin Ideally Located Between Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs!
Built in the early 1900’s our cabin was once the home of Fred Harman, the late author of the Red Ryder comic books. It is therefore known as the Red Ryder cabin. Nestled in it’s own private cove with nothing but national forest behind it, the cabin has a wonderfully remote feel to it while still being easily accessible to both Wolf Creek ski area and to the town of Pagosa Springs. It is the picture of a quaint little cabin in the woods. When my brother Robert and I (I’m Zac) were looking for a place to buy we wanted something that had character and that is what we found in this little cabin. People who have stayed there have often commented on a kind of magical quality about the place. I know first hand that it somehow promotes really sound sleep – especially if there is rain falling on the metal roof. The interior is unique and cozy. In the main room we just installed a hickory floor and a new heater which just adds to the charm and coziness. Too, we have just completed remodeling the bedrooms and both bathrooms. New carpet, some new drywall and paint in the bedrooms, tiled floor in one of the bathrooms with in floor heat and a new shower make the place that much nicer. There is a wood burning stove and a little nook of a loft that kids always seem to like. Just outside the front door is a covered porch with a wood swing that looks down the road to a view of Saddle Mountain in the background. Attached to the porch is a large deck that is nice for eating outside or catching some sun. Behind the cabin is just national forest so it is not uncommon to see an assortment of wildlife. There is a hiking trail (or a cross country ski trial) that begins right out the back door. So we hope you come. Rob and I have put a lot of love into the cabin and we hope that everyone who comes and stays will be able to feel that love.
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Keywords: skiing, private, quaint, cozy, woods, national forest
Property manager
Robert Schmidt
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No dogs allowed on the furniture/ in the bedrooms
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
It is not permitted to use the wood fired hot tub.
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Please abide by all posted speed limits in the neighborhood.
Open fires are not allowed.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Pagosa Springs
Located in San Juan River Village, a neighbourhood in Pagosa Springs, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan River and Sheep Creek Trail, while San Juan Historical Museum and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
Wolf Creek Ski Area - 27 min drive - 32.8 km
Getting around
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Kip's Grill & Cantina - 8 min drive
Mountain Pizza & Taproom - 8 min drive
Riff Raff Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Malt Shoppe - 8 min drive
The Rose - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Getaway Cabin Ideally Located Between Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Getaway Cabin Ideally Located Between Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Getaway Cabin Ideally Located Between Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Getaway Cabin Ideally Located Between Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs! located?
Located in San Juan River Village, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Juan River and within 9 miles (15 km) of San Juan Historical Museum and Sheep Creek Trail. Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a beautiful peaceful retreat!! Fully stocked plenty of room. Cool quiet just far enough from the hwy to have complete silence! My hubby and I just relaxed walked through the beautiful mountains and didn't want to leave . It was the best thing in cabins that we have ever enjoyed! Thank you
We had a wonderful time in the Red Ryder cabin. The wood stove really warmed the place up. The giant open room is perfect for hanging out together. As promised, my youngest loved making the loft her space. My husband ran around the forest in back and we all lived having just a 20 minute drive to Wolf Creek.
We stayed at the cabin for 3 relaxing nights with our dog. Huge rainstorm the first day at kept us from hiking but a fire and movies kept us entertained. Close to tons of hiking for the remainder. Cabin had all the amenities you’d expect and even more!
Kathleen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris B., Mico, TX
2 September 2018
Nice place in the forest
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin is nice and modern. It backs up to the National Forest and there are some nice trails for hiking.
We had such a lovely time in the Red Ryder Cabin. It was the perfect size for two teens and two adults. The location was great for heading up to Wolf Creek each day, and close enough to Pagosa Springs for last-minute grocery (or internet access) runs. The cabin has a super cozy vibe and it was just magical with the snow. We can't wait to go back!
My fiancée and I stayed here for a few days and had a wonderful time, the cabin is super cozy and secluded while still being close to town! I’ve been coming to pagosa since I was a little kid, and it’s safe to say I had another wonderful experience.
We had a wonderful time!! 4 wheel drive would be helpful getting into the driveway. Beautiful property, we enjoyed sitting on the porch in the sunshine with snow all around.
This was a lovely cabin that was well stocked with great amenities. The kitchen was fully equipped, bathrooms and bedrooms were comfortable and had everything we needed for a great week-long stay. The cabin was just as the online listing described and provided a great base camp for our hiking, fishing, reading, and relaxing week-long stay in the Pagosa Springs area. We did not have any cell phone service or wi-fi in the cabin, and it was refreshing to be totally disconnected for a week. We were visited by lots of animals including a bear, fox, wild turkey, hummingbirds, and many chipmunks. Overall a great experience.
Our stay at the Red Ryder cabin was 100% enjoyable. The location away from traffic and crowds was just what we were hoping for. The historic cabin was well stocked and nicely furnished with rustic charm, but updated with great kitchen appliances and a tiled shower with never ending hot water. Listening to the rain on the tin roof was a special treat. If you want to be unplugged from technology, this is your place! We had to drive to town to get good phone reception, but that was a small price to pay for complete quiet and privacy.
Wonderful, cozy, clean, comfortable, very well stocked to accommodate all needs during stay. Will certainly return to this cabin when possible. Owners were responsive and accommodating in communicating with us regarding any questions we had in preparation for our trip. It was all we expected and more! Barry and Kelli
My husband and I stayed at this property for the month of February 2024 with our two dogs. We loved the cabin and as most reviewers have stated, it is well equipped. From a hair straightener to a cast iron skillet and a great movie selection; we immediately felt at home. The hiking behind the property was amazing and so convenient to set out with the dogs.
I cannot remember any rentals that we have stayed at that gave you plenty of firewood, paper towels, laundry detergent and nice snow shovels! We certainly were grateful for it all.
Really great location between town and Wolf Creek.
I would say that having 4 wheel drive for the driveway is almost a must.
Thank you to our hosts for being so accommodating!
Brad and Shelly
We had a great time. The cabin was perfect. My 19 year old daughter still loved hanging out in the loft. So it isn’t just for little kids. We enjoyed the time together without our phones for distraction. We even watched some movies together and introduced her to the looney toons. Cell service would have been nice to plan our outings or look up birds and plants that we saw around the cabin, but we did it old school. We took the hike out the back into the forest and managed not to get lost. We even found some bear tracks, but no bears were attached to them. LOL. One of the neighbors came by to say hello and make sure we knew about the trail. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
We escaped to Pagosa Springs for the mountains, cooler air and outdoors. This place definitely has the cabin feel with woods around it. The kitchen has everything you need, there is a gas grill to use, bedrooms were comfortable and cooled down nicely with windows opened, and bathroom and shower worked out great! We liked the convenience of being out of town but still close enough to make a run in for takeout food. We had our senior beagle with us so the cabin deck worked out perfect for our dinners since Pagosa does not have pet-friendly restaurants. We did find just one called "The Break Room" but never made it there.
We had two disappointments.
1) The main room got hot in the late afternoon. During our stay it was near 90 daytime, sunshine and no rain. The main room was comfortable until late afternoon and ceiling fans helped, but the windows in it don't open. If you use the oven it becomes too hot to stay inside by night. There is a screen door but the screen is mostly torn and moths/bugs were getting in.
We did Love the deck most, and enjoyed it for dinners and stargazing. It was cool and comfortable.
2) We tried to hike uphill behind the cabin but much of the woods are overgrown, and what appears to be a path past the woodshed needs some major weed wacking, so we were disappointed we couldn't hike trails from the property into the national forest as advertised.
The street from the cabin does make a loop for a nice sunset walk though. We enjoyed our stay.
We first stayed at the Red Ryder cabin in 2020 and had a wonderful time celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary. COVID was in full swing, Pagosa Springs had barely re-opened just before we got there, and shut back down about the same time our stay ended.
When it came time to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we chose to return. It was like coming back home, except better. There was a much improved memory foam mattress in the master bedroom and the video collection had grown. The kitchen was well equipped, the linens were all very soft, and the firewood was plentiful. We were glad to be able to unplug, unwind, and spend a few relaxing days just enjoying the quiet and the solitude.
We took the dogs and explored some new areas to us including the Blanco Basin and Piedra Falls and highly recommend both. The visitor center in town has good guides and maps available.
This was our 2nd time at The Red Ryder and we really enjoyed our relaxing week. The falls colors were fantastic as we headed to some favorite fishing spots and explored new ones. The fishing was great and we even caught the elusive tiger trout! We appreciate being able to bring our dog and look forward to another visit.
Great, cozy cabin that's secluded from close neighbors
I stayed here with my two dogs and it was wonderful! Being at the end of a circle drive, there was plenty of privacy. All behind the cabins are woods, so you can venture out the back door onto a trail. I loved the work the owners have put into the cabin. It's got a rustic feel, but all the amenities to make it cozy and comfortable. My phone actually worked outside of the cabin, on the deck, to call people, but I had no wi-fi, which was nice. It's easy to get into town and have wi-fi. It was fun to just have a DVD player, and no cable or streaming.
Overall, I would definitely stay here again and recommend it as well!
Beautiful and well appointed cabin. The no cell or WiFi service is exactly what we needed to disconnect and enjoy our family time together. We had four adults and one baby and it was perfect size. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed . We had a few issues with housekeeping and a water issue but the owners were very responsive. The location is close to downtown Pagosa but far enough away that you are able to enjoy the beauty of the mountains without noise.
Jessica F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Hosted by Robert Schmidt
Rob and I are brothers who have a zest for life. We grew up in a musical family and still play music together throughout Colorado. We even took a couple of tours through Europe, playing on the streets and pubs. We both love the outdoors and relish in the finer things of life such as friendships and family, good stories, good food and drink, and time to hang out and play.
Why they chose this property
In 1998 Rob and I took a trip through the central and south mountains of colorado on a quest to find a place that we could get away to. I remember the first time coming down Wolf Creek pass and stopping at the scenic overlook and thinking that it was one of the most beautiful valleys I had ever seen. We had traveled all through the rockies but when we stumbled onto the cabin we knew this was the place. There was just something about the way it looked that really grabbed us. Then it is close to Wolf Creek and skiing, it is surrounded by national forest and close to town. It really is an ideal location all around.
What makes this property unique
The location is amazing. It's right in between the ski area and Pagosa springs. Also, it is unique in that you can ski or hike into 100,000,000 acres of wilderness right out the back door.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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