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Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees

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A rustic cabin interior with a wooden ladder, a dining table with chairs, a painting on the wall, and a wood-burning stove.
A rustic wooden interior with a fireplace, a bed, and a ladder leading to a lofted area.
A rustic log cabin with a porch, picnic tables, and a gravel driveway.
A kitchen with wooden countertops, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A cabin with two beds, wooden walls, a mounted animal head, and a ladder.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 separate living room and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Engage in nearby activities like mountain biking, kayaking, and birdwatching, while skiing opportunities enhance your adventure. The property is pet-friendly and located in a rural area.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gas barbecue
  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, Lone Mesa State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees

The Bear Bait Cabin is Perfect for your family or that special romantic getaway! Rustic log cabin with combination living-room/bedroom area and loft with twin beds will accommodate 6. Full kitchen and bathroom, fully stocked with all dishes, pots and pans, and linens. Gas grill on porch with propane supplied. You only need to bring your food and toys to play. Designed to get away from it all -no internet, no television. Shares 40 acres with another cabin and vacation home, which are far enough away for privacy, yet close enough to use if your group needs more room. Contact owners for information about reserving additional units.
1.5 miles to excellent trout fishing at Groundhog Lake. 1/2 mile to miles & miles of beautiful San Juan National Forest with hiking, mtn. biking, fishing, ATV trail riding.
Available Memorial Day weekend through October 25.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Treat the cabin and surrounding property with care and respect. This is a housekeeping unit, to be clean prior to departure. No maid service available.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 681475vb
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

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this cabin is in a rural area. Rico Town Hall is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lone Mesa State Park and Sockrider Peak. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • Lone Mesa State Park - 53 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 123 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Bait Cabin is cozy and rustic overlooking beautiful aspen trees located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 32 miles (52 km) of Kilpacker Trail, McPhee Lake and Dolores River.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This propertywas great, and the location is beautiful. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved bear bait cabin. Perfect home base for mountain activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay as a family and reconnect while relaxing. The inside is much larger than the pictures represent. I highly recommend this location as a place to get away, have fun, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was just what we were looking for

We loved it there. The cabin had everything we wanted. It was a delightful stay which we hope to repeat next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again! Safe travels! Paulette and Kevin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We live the Bear Bait and Wolf Den cabins. Great stop before we head into the mountains for our camping trip! We do prefer wolf den given its distance from other visitors but both are nearly identical.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Awesome spot on the edge of the San Juans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet

Relaxing and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

It surpasses our expectation, If you want peace and tranquility this is the place. If you like eating out prepare for a long drive. Would like to go back in fall with all the aspen trees surrounding the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and it is definitely worth the trip in the fall. Thank you so much for the great review. Becky
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace

A bit far on a gravel road BUT a great. quiet, natural place!!! Would book again. Would consider larger family function here too!!! Deer in the yard, natural, quiet, awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you for the review so glad you enjoyed. I love having people who enjoy the quit and seclusion of my place. Please come again. Becky
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking

Second time here within 2 months thanks to the beauty I feel 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear bait visit

Not a bad little setup at all. Host made sure we knew how to get in. We would stay again but everyone should know there are rv’s and others nearby. Everyone kept their distance and were respectful of each others privacy so all in all a private time still.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the Aspens

This is a lovely property, quiet and fairly remote. There are a couple of cabins and a small lodge, and some walking trails on the 40 acres. The store and lake are conveniently 1 1/2 miles away. Our cabin had everything well supplied, including cast iron fry pans, which are a nicer alternative to the usual teflon pans. The beds are comfortable, and the wood burning stove kept us warm overnight. Kevin and Paulette are friendly and helpful hosts. If we returned to this area we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aspen Heaven

We stayed here for a weekend since it was down the road (15 mins) from my cousins wedding. We had a wonderful time. We could hear the elk bugling at night and in the am a little bit. The view of Lone Cone is stunning and my favorite tree is the Aspen so I was literally in heaven here. We had everything we needed and a few little extras were also provided by the host, what a treat! A few teenage kitties running around made my dog go crazy but they are very friendly. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Management couldn’t be better. Best experience

We came up for a week hunting trip and ran across laughing coyote lodge. Decided to book and stay and what a great trip. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away from it all. Ms. Becky and her staff couldn’t be better.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elk hunt

We rented this cabin because of its location to the San Juan National Forest. Tens of thousands of public land for all types of outdoor activity.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and cozy

Cabin is comfortable and cozy. Becky and Tonya were fabulous with communications and checking on us! Ensured we had plenty of firewood as it was single digit temps a few nights. Would recommend to anyone looking to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

It was always great to return back to the cabin every day after exploring miles of breath taking mountain landscapes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must see views

This area is amazing! The cabin is up the mountain 30 miles and is secluded but yet comfortable with ppl within the area. The drive is slow going but worth it with the awesome views of beautiful mountains and scenic outlooks. The hummingbird feeder that hangs from the porch brings hummingbirds every morning, that are friendly and curious. Deer grised the backyard each morning also. And the cabin was well stock with kitchen stuff ,some everyday food items and firewood. The place was clean enough for a cabin . Host was friendly and helped with any issues that may have arisen. I will differently keep this on the list of places that we need to go back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem!

I booked this cabin looking for a camping experience without the headaches of camping. I like the outdoors, but I also like to be dry, clean, and comfortable. This cabin was perfect. Just as described. There is one other similar cabin to the south and one large cabin/home to the north, with the site host in a camper to the east. But we always felt like we had enough privacy with the trees and the way they set up the outdoor space. It rained off and on during our stay, which allowed us a small fire in the fire pit (after they lifted restrictions the day before!) and some wonderful family time snuggled up in the woodsy cabin playing Monopoly (furnished by cabin) and eating popcorn while the rain pattered on the new metal roof. The property had been fixed up quite a bit, with a new grill, newer linens, and new paint/stain/waterproofer on wood. Even the picnic table was nicely covered with new clean poly. Tanya, the camp host was cheerful and very welcoming and helped bring us more filtered water (instant hot water, what a luxury!), and any towels or toilet paper. We've been other places where the camp host was more put out that we were at "their campsite" but Tanya made us feel very comfortable and welcome. I would say this property was the perfect mix of rustic + comfort. 2 adults, 3 kids, 1 dog, plenty of room, plenty of beds, plenty of fun! We even entered our kids into their first fishing derby! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovell reunion.

50 members from Grandma and pa to 4 mo old great grandson and 2 month old grandson and every age in between had a wonderful time . Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug and be refreshed!

What a beautiful place to spend a week! Leaving the town of Dolores, you travel up the canyon wall, through the San Juan forest, and open up to amazing mountain and meadow views. Full meadows of yellow flowers, and birds, deer, elk, ground hogs, chipmunks... even the angus cows with their calves we found endearing to see grazing or walking across the roads. The last 11 miles are unpaved, and a bit rough on our little Corolla, but no regrets. The cabin is near enough to the lodge and other cabin to see through the trees, but we never heard the other guests unless we walked by their places. SO quiet! The cabin looked just as charming as the photos, and had everything we needed in terms of dishes, appliances, linens & towels, and other convenient items. When we arrived, the windows were open and the place was nicely cooled, and there was a nice note welcoming us, as well as some local dried beans and honey. Tanya, the host, and her 3 dogs made us feel most welcome! She was very friendly, helpful, and just a joy to be around. There is a small but useful store at the lake nearby for some grocery items or liquor. We met a friendly cabin owner (Thanks, D.!)who took us up the mountain where our car wouldn't have gone, for some gorgeous mountain views. No TV, no wifi... when we weren't off to Durango, we enjoyed hiking around in the aspens, playing games, reading in the rocking chair on the front porch, birding, and watching the deer who came very near to the cabin. Great area for birders! This really is the place to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

I want to leave a poor review so we can keep this secret to ourselves, but I think the cat is out of the bag! What a gem, right near Groundhog Reservoir. The aspen grove right outside the cabin made you feel really close to nature. It's also in close proximity to hiking, fishing and boating. Our checkin process was smooth and we instantly felt welcome at the property. The cabin had comfortable beds and all the amenities you'd need. It's a drive from Dolores but man it was 100% worth it. We really had a great opportunity to enjoy each other and didn't even notice the absence of cell reception, wifi and TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks

The cabin had everything we needed and the directions for getting there were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Place to Disconnect

This is a great place to stay. If you are on the fence, book it. You won’t be disappointed. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to coming back again in the spring or summer. It’s an amazing property and we had a wonderful time. This property was easy to book. The owner was communicative, responsive, and easy to work with. This property is out there, which is what we were looking for. Just be prepared. As other reviewers mentioned, you leave the small town of Dolores and travel for another hour down a paved and well-graded dirt road. Cell service with Verizon was an issue, but there is a spot 2 miles away to make calls, if needed. AT&T works on or near the property. There is a general store that sells ice, fishing gear, limited groceries, and alcohol. The property is near Groundhog Lake and the surrounding mountains. We were able to catch several trout and cook them that evening for dinner. The forest roads provide access to amazing vistas that we will remember for a long time. This property has four cabins in a reasonable distance from each other. We visited when there weren’t any leaves on the trees, and we could see and hear the other cabins. It was still sufficiently secluded. The property was clean, easy to find, and easy to travel around. There are so many Aspens that surround the property. It’s extremely quiet and the stars fill the sky each night. It is very difficult to find this combination of beauty, silence, and seclusion. A real treat! The cabin exceeded our expectations. It felt rustic but was also comfortable and warm. The inside was full of wood paneling, buffalo plaid, and cute touches. The beds are not the Ritz Carlton but were comfortable. The bedding kept us warm all night. The wood fireplace was a huge hit and kept the entire cabin comfortably warm even when the weather was in the 30s. The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed including firewood, utensils, seasoning, foil, bathroom amenities, board games, and everything we needed. Becky and her partner were incredible. They were so friendly. We arrived at the property late at night after traveling all day from the Phoenix metro area and our cabin was nice and toasty with the fire going. Their dogs were very friendly, and our dogs enjoyed exploring the property and playing with them. This made the trip so much more enjoyable. They had great info of the surrounding area and were always friendly and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure meeting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful & Beautiful

This cabin is everything we needed and more. It was gorgeous inside and out. We loved the wood stove fire place and the magic of being nestled in a beautiful, yellow aspen grove. Bonus: our dogs had the time of their live! We hope to visit again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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Hosted by Becky Lynn

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