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Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!

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There's nothing better than summertime in cool Colorado!
Flat driveway & ample parking
So pretty
Master bedroom with comfy, cozy UGG linens
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lemon Reservoir
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!

Peaceful setting in the woods with all the comforts of home. Wake up surrounded by the serenity of nature, where you'll encounter a variety of wildlife...deer, elk, birds, rabbits, in your own front yard. Enjoy a leisurely hike, right out your front door, or just a few miles away you'll find trails to challenge the most avid hikers. Trout/Salmon fishing, rafting, soaking in the hot springs, skiing, biking all within a lovely 1-25 mile drive. Fine dining and entertainment all near by. Don't forget to ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train! For winter sports fun, it's just a short drive to Durango Mountain Resort or Wolf Creek. But if your idea of fun is just hanging out at the cabin and taking a nice winter walk, you can hike or snow shoe in the freshly fallen white stuff, then run inside to warm by the fire and sip hot chocolate! Ice skate at Chapman Ice Rink or experience a sleigh ride in Durango. Phenomenal sledding hills are located in our mountain community, at the nearby lake and park. Experience the peace and serenity of our little piece of heaven. You'll no doubt be planning your next visit, before you even begin to head back home! Unfortunately, I am allergic to dogs and cats so we do not allow them.

Property manager

Stan Harris and Jan Strahan-Harris
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No children 5 & under/stairs & baseboard heaters.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Owner severely allergic-strict policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Remove sheets, sort laundry by color, place into bags provided and leave by the washing machine. Spray rooms with Lysol and leave ceiling fans on.
Dispose of all garbage, dispose of any food items in fridge and pantry

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Forest Lakes, a neighbourhood in Bayfield, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eagle Park and Ute Park. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 33 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 40 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 42 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 39 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Merchant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE! located?

Located in Forest Lakes, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead and within 9 miles (15 km) of Los Pinos River and North Oak Park. Lavenia McCoy Public Library and Bayfield Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charity L Lee

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

Wonderful place near Bayfield!!

We came to Colorado for a volleyball competition. We were close to all of her games and our family of 6 had a wonderful, relaxing time in this very comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

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

Review

The home was clean, nice, and had good access to bayfield and durango. 4 of us fit in the home perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vacation

The cabin is nice in clean. Over all great stay. Did not like that you had to take your trash and put it into your vehicle and take it down the hill and across the street,and the time frame you had to do it we were already out doing things.The pictures of the out side of the place were out dated it looked,because you were surrounded by homes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Amazing winter vacation

Beautiful log cabin in the Colorado Mountains. The cabin has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We even went looking for land to build a cabin just like this one. We had the best experience with this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great place

This is exactly as pictured, great place to stay, kitchen was fully stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

that d.

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

One of the best I’ve stayed in!

House was clean and tidy. Owner was super responsive and helpful. Will 100 percent book this house again when we’re in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABRAHAM F.

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

Perfect getaway

We really enjoyed staying in this place,the cabin was perfect, just rigt for me and my family, everything was nice and clean plenty of room, the location was good i would definitely recommend everybody to rent this cabin, thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Cabin on the mountain

We had a great time staying at the house in the woods. Close enough to what we wanted to do so it was easy to get around. Very peaceful location. Thanks for sharing you lovely home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Excellent Vacation

This property lived up to its ratings. It was very comfortable, deer and turkey everywhere. We saw bears as we traveled into Durango. Very quiet location too. The 4 of us had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Cabin in Bayfield CO

The cabin was perfect. Very clean, very spacious. Nice back porch for sitting out and enjoying the mountain air. We went into Durango nearly everyday… about a 25 min drive. Not too bad. If ever in the area again, will definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter L.

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

Great home

Great home great location to drango whent to old hundred mine in Silverton.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Nice place

Property was very clean, quiet, well equipped with anything you might need. The back porch was the place to be. Hummingbirds and deer and chipmunk! We had a great time. Thanks Stan and Jan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis B.

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

Durango

Great stay. Peaceful, quite, relaxing Property was very neat and clean. Great stay , would recomend to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

Very well set up property they do the little things ( paper towels,spices etc) .

I’d certainly want to rent this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro E.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Place was very accommodating, quiet, and relaxing. Owner ensured our arrival and departure went smoothly and provided simple instructions making our stay easily manageable. Certainly enjoyed the location especially in the fall where nature's colors are abundant. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Venice FL

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

We were happy to stay in this comfortable, clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated home in Forest Lakes. We've stayed here several times in summer and fall and each time it feels like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Beautiful home, and location. Peaceful and serene. We all loved it.

Beautiful home, and location. Peaceful and serene. We all loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Home away from home.

This was our second stay at the cabin and we truly feel comfortable staying here. It is very clean, quiet, and private. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ocee M., Longmont, CO

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

Peaceful stay in the woods

Beautiful setting, deer feeding in the yard. Great place to relax after a day of off-roading.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

Quite with wildlife

We loved our stay. It was so peaceful and the deer and turkeys just walked about. The beds were very comfortable and it was so quite that we slept well. The cabin had everything we needed and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

A piece of Heavey

Clean, lovely and in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Perfect place to stay!

This was our second stay in this comfortable mountain home. It is attractively decorated and extremely clean. We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the deer and birds after our busy days exploring the Vallecito and Durango area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

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

Beautiful property.

This property was everything we were expecting and so much more. Beautiful yard and decks, well furnished, well stocked and the host was quick to respond to any questions we had. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property!

We had a great stay at this property! It was very homey and charming and beautifully decorated. The beds were wonderfully comfortable. We had a momma mule deer and her two babies visit us one morning. You can’t go wrong with this listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri V.

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

Cute Mountain Cabin

This cabin is adorable and has everything you could possibly need for a great stay in the mountains. The furniture and beds are comfortable and the location is peaceful and serene. We hope to go back someday. Thanks to Stan & Jan for being so gracious in sharing this wonderful cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stan Harris and Jan Strahan-Harris

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We lived in SW Colorado for 14 years, and absolutely love everything about the area. We think you will too!

Why they chose this property

Cozy, comfy, and everything you need for your Colorado Getaway!

What makes this property unique

We are taking precautions recommended by the CDC and VRMA to sanitize our cabin and provide products for your own use.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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