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Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.

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Vallecito Lake looking to our House
Wits End Trout & Honeymoon House
River from the House to the Lake
Our Wits End Trout House
The upper porch next to the river

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs Master

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Loft with Private Bath

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 Downstairs Guest Private Bath

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Master Bath Tub & double Shower

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Downstairs Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 Downstairs Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 Library & Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.

Consider this Country Chateau House your home away from home while you visit the Vallecito Lake Valley. This amazing Home boasts 4 bedrooms, including 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds & 1 Full bed. With 5 bathrooms featuring luxurious amenities like a jetted bathtub & Couples Shower, guests will feel pampered during their stay. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. Enjoy 6 Fireplaces, Fully equipped Library, 2 Full Kichens, 2 Living Rooms & Family Rooms, one Upper Floor and one Lower Floor. Featuring a beautiful Hand Carved 4.5 x 9 Pool Table, Waterfront Dining, Wrap Around Decks, Stunning Log Staircase, Rock Fireplaces, Marvel at the Celebrities & Captains of Industry who have been Wined & Dined at our 5,250 sq ft Mini Mansion Chateau, Luxury at the Edge of the Wilderness. The home is located at the mouth of Vallecito Lake. You can swim, water, ski, boat, fish, hike, ride Horses, take ATVs up the mountain trails, nearly here across the street. You can rent ATVs in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. The house is located in a heavily forest Valley that is full of pine trees, and the mountains are covered with Aspens. near fully forested properties surrounding our house.You can also bring your own ATVs or Snowmobiles and you can also utilize our extensive private land available to our guests. Dine in 2 Restaurants at the lake. Enjoy Whitewater Rafting , Hot Springs, downhill skiing, just north of Durango or just east of Pagosa Springs. 1 Hour Dr. to Purgatory three Mountain ski resort and 1.5 hours to the Wolf Creek ski resort. I can tell you a certain having been fortunate to travel the world. There are a few places anywhere that are more beautiful than this immediate area. The valley itself is surrounded by 12 to 14,000 foot peaks and you can access all of the high mountain plateaus either on a horseback or by hiking. There there area number of lakes and creeks in the high country and one spectacular one is called Emerald Lake. We hope to see you at our wonderful walk château home and can assure you you will not be disappointed.

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About the area

Bayfield

Bayfield is home to this holiday home. Cliffs at Tamarron and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River. Travelling with kids? Consider James Ranch and Eagle Park.
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What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Animas River - 46 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 48 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 50 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Animas River Trail - 50 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Virginia's Lodge and Cabins - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Scott W.

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

Beautiful mountain getaway on the lake.

The area is fantastic and property is very nice with plenty of space. Jim and his team are very attentive. Plenty of public land to explore in the area from hiking to utv trails and great fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Colorado Living!

Jim was amazing to deal with! We had a great time hanging on the decks and shooting a lot of pool! Cabin is very close to ATV trails, which is very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most AMAZING stay over Labor Day weekend in this absolutely BEAUTIFUL 3-story mountain cabin! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations!!! The home is perfectly placed in the mountains with the most STUNNING views you could ever imagine! Every detail of the cabin was immaculate, and having two full kitchens made it perfect for our group!Mr. James went above and beyond for us and truly was the best host we’ve ever experienced!!! So kind, attentive, and super thoughtful!! It made our stay that much more special!This cabin is truly a gem, and we will 100% be coming back! 10 out of 10-highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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