Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home - Forest Lakes

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Bayfield, CO

Vallecito Lake16 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad34 min drive
Fort Lewis College35 min drive
Pagosa Springs, CO (PGO-Stevens Field)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 King Beds

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home

This is a lovely home with a very wide open floor plan. It has 4,040 square feet and has five bedrooms. The house sleeps upwards of 12 people. The basement includes a pullout couch, entertainment center, shuffle board, Ping Pong, Klackers, and a poker/board game table and plenty of family board games and books. The house also includes a wood burning stove to stay warm in the evenings, with three separate porches. There is a back porch, a basement walkout porch and a wrap around front deck to view sunsets from. The master bedroom is equipped with a California King sized bed and a jetted jacuzzi bathtub. The wildlife are abundant and often make their beds around the property lines. The residence lies within tall pine trees that can often be heard swaying in the evening winds .

This property is located in a subdivision that has a private lake nearby. The lake can be used for fishing, paddle boarding or lounging. If you seek a larger lake activities, Vallecito Lake is located 10 miles away from the residence. This lake offers boating, trout fishing, camping and other hiking opportunities. Durango is located 27 miles away with white water rafting, several delicious restaurants and the famous Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. Located 48 miles to the East are the worlds deepest geothermal hotsprings in Pagosa Springs. Located 34 miles to the southeast is Lake Navajo which is a larger lake with warmer temperatures resembling the likes of Lake Powell. Other nearby attractions include:
72 miles to Wolfcreek Mountain Resort
24 miles to Purgatory Mountain Resort
56 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

Sleeping Arrangements are as follows:
Master Bedroom; Globetrotter Room: California King
Guest Bedroom 1; Music Room: Double Bed and Double Futon
Guest Bedroom 2; Western Room: Queen Size Bed
Guest Bedroom 3; Dream Room: Twin trundle beds and a toddler bed. We also have a pack and play for smaller children.
Guest Bedroom 4; The Zen Room: King bed with an option of a queen blowup mattress if necessary.
Downstairs Game/Entertainment Room: Pullout Double mattress
We also have two couches for additional space, if an extra guest comes at the last minute.

This house is your perfect getaway for your family reunion, wedding party rental or just weekend retreat.

Property manager

Devin and Trista Conroy

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Events should not go past 10pm

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Events should not go past 10pm

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

This holiday home is located in Forest Lakes, a neighbourhood in Bayfield, and is in a rural area and on a lake. Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ute Park and Durango Discovery Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

Vallecito Lake - 16 min drive
Mercy Regional Medical Center - 28 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 34 min drive
Fort Lewis College - 35 min drive
Purgatory Resort - 67 min drive

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 34 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

The Coffee Merchant - 10 min drive
Artistic Edge Design - 9 min drive
Great Divide Outfitters - 22 min drive
Angler's Wharf - 17 min drive
San Juan Images - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountainside Manor - Private Lake - Spacious Home located?

This family-friendly Bayfield holiday home is located on a lake, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Los Pinos River and North Oak Park. Vallecito Lake and Lemon Reservoir are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great place

Perfect for our family of 13. Plenty of room. Comfortable. Enjoyed seeing wildlife. Hosts were great.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy s., Valley Spring, Tx. (Llano Co)

1 Jan 2024

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

Christmas 2023

Enjoyed our stay, house was easy to get to great location between Bayfield and Durango. Our family loved the game room!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Susan C., Pikeville, Tennessee

15 Aug 2023

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

Best host I've ever dealt with

We loved the extremely spacious house, and the wonderful location out of town. The area is fantastically beautiful and we had nearly perfect weather all week long. I was surprised to arrive and find that this is the actual home of the host so their belongings are everywhere . First I found it stressful, but it's actually ends up working out nicely when you have children running around and lots of people in and out. We were a group of 14 so it was very relaxing to find the house"lived in" and not pristinely perfect . The owner was extremely helpful in clearing out anything we asked as we had one child with severe food allergies along. If you are wanting a high-end mansion, this house is not for you. If you like a relaxed and large family-friendly home this is an excellent place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth C.

1 Aug 2023

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

Nice house!

The Mountain Manor was a perfect fit for our family of 7. We enjoyed the ample space inside and out! We were not aware it was a personal home however and that took a minute to adjust to upon our arrival. Also, it was hot in the bedrooms upstairs. There were fans upstairs but it still was hot upon our arrival and remained hot almost every night. Being Colorado, we understand air conditioning is not always needed. We just were not prepared for it being as warm as it was and the home a/c was not sufficient. Temps gradually cooled off by the end of our stay so that helped the sleeping. We would give this a 5 star rating if it wasn't for the not knowing it was a personal home and the heat. We definitely would book again - just in the cooler months of summer. We so appreciate the hosts and thank them for the use of their beautiful home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie H.

30 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Home in Colorado

We had clean beds and bathrooms, but the house needed a deep cleaning. The host was quick to address the problem later and did credit us the cleaning fee. With the heat wave this summer in the southwest, if you need air conditioning, this would not be the place for you. The children enjoyed the game room in the basement where it was cooler than the upper levels. The yard was not mowed, but the home is in a rural area, so I am assuming they leave it natural.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Devin and Trista Conroy

My wife and I have three wonderful kids. We just watched one graduate May (2021) and have another in her senior year of high school. Our youngest is a toddler and she runs the house. We have a large house that we entertain at, but we also go on several vacations and visit family. Rather than letting our house sit empty for weeks on end, we thought it would be beneficial to rent our house out and give other people the enjoyment of our space, games and lifestyle. My wife and I are both full time workers in Durango. We love where we live and the different fun things we can do in our community.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it is in a neighborhood, but still in the forest setting. We purchased one of the nearby empty lots behind our house and are preparing to buy another lot to keep our privacy around the house. We love having some privacy and we also love our wildlife neighbors.

What makes this property unique

This house is a wonderful house to visit. It has the large kitchen to cook in and entertain guests at. It also has a large basement/game room that we offer use of our ping pong table, shuffle board table, poker table, popcorn machine and our DVD/Streaming TV with movie options. Other unique benefits include our 1 acre property that has privacy and space in several directions.