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Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views!

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A rustic cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a satellite dish.
A wooden deck with a red umbrella, a grill, and a table with chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a wood stove, a dining area, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, McPhee Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Anasazi Heritage Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolores River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Dolores

Dolores is home to this cabin. Dolores River Brewery and Sutcliffe Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McPhee Lake and McPhee Recreation Area. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Cortez Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • McPhee Lake - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Anasazi Heritage Center - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • McPhee Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Dolores River - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum - 11 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Call Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bubba’s Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizza III - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chavolito's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Food and Gas - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views!?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views! on 10 April 2027 start from NZ$846, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Dolores Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Lake Views! located?

Situated in Dolores, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from McPhee Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of McPhee Recreation Area and Dolores River. Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was warm even though it was unexpectedly cold and snowy outside.very quiet at night. Host was quite pleasant and had fresh eggs and a greenhouse available. Love the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet can stay around and walk or play in lake or travel to local sites and dining locations nearby, Simple, clean and owners are responsive, kind and care about the place and it shows. A great retreat or vacation stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property

I really enjoyed staying at windy in Paul’s property. It’s set up very comfortably and all the wildlife and views were great! I would definitely recommend this to anybody who is looking for a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time.

It was such a nice place, and easy to get to everywhere we wanted to go with our friends that were staying miles away. And alway nice to come back to our comfy bed and restful abode.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Comfy

This cabin is so nice. All the comforts of home, but all the beautiful view of the lake and privacy. Loved our stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, cozy property!

Very welcoming hosts and an awesome property. I wish we could have stayed longer. We mostly used it as a place to sleep in between quick visits to Mesa Verde and Telluride. I would book this location again in a heartbeat.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful lake view and nicely equipped cabin. If you like peaceful places, birds and nature you will be served, though not so far from everything you need. Hosts were very friendly too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Cozy cabin by the lake. The location has a fire pit and seating area facing the water. It is a beautiful drive to our other activities in Durango and Cortez. The location is a close drive to grocery stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dolores get-away

Easy to locate, great hosts, lovely one bedroom cabin in a beautiful setting. Fresh veggies from the garden were a bonus!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Lakeside Cabin

Very nicely equipped cabin on a big reservoir/ lake. Nice trails to walk on. Owners are very friendly providing farm fresh peaches and eggs. I had a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect house on their farm! Super clean and we loved the patio overlooking the reservoir. Very peaceful and we loved the fresh eggs & garden. We would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little cabin

This cute little cabin was our first stop while on our way to Salt Lake City, and it was perfect! We stopped in Dolores to ride a specific trail out of Rico on our dirtbikes, and the cabin was very private making us feel very secure with all of our gear laying out! It was a short stay for us but it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
From the owner: "You were wonderful guests. Thanks for staying with us!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solitude Retreat

Absolutely amazing! The host are so warm and friendly. The cabin was very clean and cozy, the property is so beautiful! Will definitely choose to come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was so sweet fresh eggs grapes and onions shared so generous loved the sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, clean, and relaxing!

We loved that this cabin was outside of town located next to the property owners for safety. The owners were such a joy to meet! The cabin was decorated so nicely, clean, and had everything we needed. We loved sitting on the back porch watching the humming birds and beautiful scenery!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We wanted to stay forever!

The stay at the cabin was the highlight of our trip! The place by the lake is amazing and the view is outstanding! Most of it, Wendy and Paul are the nicest people in the world! We cannot wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy Cabin-Amazing Hosts

This was the perfect little cabin for us and the hosts were so nice! We were visiting our son in Dolores and Wendy and Paul have a spot that is like home away from home, which made it so nice to be able to have some great family time with our son. The outdoor seating area was perfect for evening gathering and enjoying the gorgeous sunsets!! Highly, highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful private getaway

Small cozy cabin with a great view of the lake. We had everything we needed including a nice kitchen to cook meals and a cozy firepit at night. The hosts were tremendously helpful and accomodating. They even shared some fresh veggies from their garden
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay

Wendy's place is a slice of heaven right on the lake! The space is so private with a full kitchen (which came in so handy) and so much outdoor seating to overlook the lake. We loved watching the hummingbirds in the morning as we had our coffee. Great location to get to surrounding areas (Silverton, Durango, Telluride). Wendy and her husband are so kind. Looking forward to hopefully staying again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view!

Went for a small weekend trip for my 12 year anniversary and my Daughters 3rd bday. Place was clean, warm and fully stocked. Easy to access and not to far from the city. We woke up with the most beautiful fluffy snow out the large windows. It's was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, relaxing and charming cottage

This was our 2nd stay and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. No pretentions, just what we expected for a cottage on the reservoir in the country. We had everything we needed to make lovely meals. The cottage is close to several hiking areas and ruins. Super host and hostess that are available when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect haven

My friend was visiting and I had the good fortune to book this perfect cottage for their stay. Wendy has created the most picturesque oasis, full of everything you might need, and is such an accommodating host. She went above and beyond to be sure that my fragrance-free friend would be able to stay in the home without an allergic reaction. I can't say enough good things about the experience, and wouldn't hesitate to book again when friends and family are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
From the owner: "Thank you Meredith. I’m am so pleased that your visit was a positive experience."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, lovely cabin

Our hosts were the best. Bed was really comfortable, kitchen fully stocked and views were terrific. There is ac on the property although the description does not state this. I must add the ac works well. The location is tranquil and the photos on line are exactly how the cabin looks. It is decorated delightfully. The local grocery store is convenient to the cabin and has all sorts of great local and organic fruits and vegetables.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice area of the country

The lake the cabin looks over is a mud puddle due to drought conditions. This is no fault of the owner but disclosing this information might have changed our minds about staying there. McPhea reservoir is close by and beautiful. There were fresh eggs in the refrigerator from the chickens on the property which was a nice touch and appreciated. The owner's house is right next to the cabin so the cabin did not feel private but the cabin was very clean and cozy. The cleanup to-do list was a bit much considering the price per night to rent this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Hi Carol, the owners work hard to provide an ideal stay for all their guests, and we'd like to take a moment to address the following: - While the reservoir's water level is out of the owner's control, we're sorry it impacted your stay. We will add a note to the listing to ensure guests are aware it can vary depending on the time of year and drought situation. - As is standard for vacation rentals, guests are asked to complete a few small tasks, like removing their own trash, as part of checkout. The cleaning fee goes to a service that sanitizes and prepares the home for each new guest. The owners truly go above and beyond for their guests, and we are confident that future guests will have excellent stays!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Somwhat disappointing

That picture of the lake next to the cabin: bogus. Drought has reduced it to a puddle half a mile away. The owner is not responsible for that. She is responsible for the picture. A single comfortable chair inside, because there is no room for a second. Not so good for two people. Watch TV from bed. Again, uncomfortable. It's a nice setting with comfortable outdoor seating, but overall not sweet enough to justify the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
From the owners: "We are sorry to hear you were less than thrilled with your stay! We don't have any control over the reservoir depth, and we are experiencing a drought in Colorado at the moment. We let our guests know that the level can change from time to time. W will make sure to add an extra comfortable chair to the small living space. Since our cabin is 600 sq ft, there isn't room for two chairs, but we will see what we can do. We will also mount the TV on the wall. Thank you for your suggestions. We love our cabin and are sorry to hear it wasn't the right space for your trip!"
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