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Hot Tub, Wildlife Viewing, Close to Vallecito Lake!

Cabin in Bayfield, CO

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 6 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Two expansive decks offer year-round comfort and a hot tub under stars.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Pellet stove and board games create cozy evenings for groups.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

The secluded wooded setting is 8 miles to downtown Bayfield and 24 miles to Durango.

Property details

Escape to the peace and serenity of this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin nestled on 15 private wooded acres just 8 miles from downtown Bayfield. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups, this charming getaway offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience, with easy access to Vallecito Lake (13 miles) and downtown Durango (24 miles). Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting interior with a pellet stove, board games for cozy evenings, and high-speed Starlink internet to keep you connected. Our fully stocked kitchen comes equipped with a 6-burner stove, Keurig, dishwasher, and plenty of counter space to cook a delicious meal for your family. The main living area offers an open-concept space ideal for gathering, while an open loft upstairs serves as a second living area—perfect for reading, relaxing, or extra room for the group to spread out. Step outside to enjoy two expansive decks—one covered for year-round comfort and one open to the sun and stars. The main deck is equipped with outdoor heaters, making it ideal for cool mountain evenings. Fire up the grill or the smoker for a delicious cookout, then unwind in the bubbling hot tub as you take in the sights and sounds of nature. Wildlife is abundant on the property, offering frequent opportunities to spot deer, turkey, and more right from the deck. Bed Configuration: Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level) 2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Third Level) 3rd Bedroom - Twin over Twin Trundle (Third Level) Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here? Book your stay with us and enjoy exclusive savings: get 10% off exciting summer adventures like rafting, jeep tours, and Mesa Verde excursions—plus 10% off all top-quality ski rentals! This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing. Our home is NOT animal friendly due to allergies and other severe health conditions. This includes service animals in accordance with ADA standards and compliance restrictions related to such conditions. NO smoking anywhere on the premises. Please Note: The cabin is on a well water system, which is common in this rural area. At times, you may notice a mild sulfur smell from the water—this is natural and safe. The home has a water softener system. ​​​​​​​Guests should be aware that the final 3 miles to the property are on an unpaved, rough dirt/gravel road. Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking. Please note that the primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book this property. Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans. A friendly reminder before you book your stay is to remember that we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guests, pets and gatherings, we are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guests that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guests with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights. Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras. Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.8 | 6 reviews
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Jim

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July 2026

The home was beautiful and remote. We loved the outside experience. The hot tub was great barbecue grill we could not have asked for anything more.

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Chaz

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September 2025

Beautiful home and scenery. Accommodating on short notice.

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Sid H.

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July 2025

very nice comfortable cabin WE did not like the water at all and it would have been nice to get a heads up about the terrible road really not what we expected. overall I would say we had a pretty good time!

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Tsalaph

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July 2025

Very clean! Host was very good at responding in a timely manner. House was clean, and the house had a very stocked kitchen. So nice if youâ??re wanting to cook a bunch. The road is rough, but just go slow. Great place to stay with your family!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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