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River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9

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Spring at the Cabin
Enjoy an evening at the fire ring by the river.
Winter at the cabin
Morning at the fire ring by the river.
Early Spring Snow in the mountains

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Pinos River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstair Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstair Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9

3 Bedroom, 2 bath cabin in the woods surrounded by water - Cross our mountain stream as you enter the property and enjoy the Vallecito River running through the back. The cabin is privately located in a quiet and relaxing area among majestic ponderosa pines, spruce and fir trees. Enjoy the serene and relaxing atmosphere and watch the local wildlife play among the trees or maybe catch a mule deer drift past. Sit along the river while enjoying an evening fire in the fire ring. There is fishing in the river at anytime. Inside offers all amenities you expect in a vacation cabin. Phone service is by cell service (ATT or Verizon best). The covered deck offers protection from rain and views of the Vallecito river and surrounding area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Two pets max. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
▪ Put the trash in the trash cans in the garage. Do not leave trash outside. Do not lock the garage door. ▪ Do not strip the beds. Leave used towels on bathroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not cut down trees or brush. Do not leave food or trash outside. No smoking in the cabin. Avoid neighboring cabins and property.
Prior to leaving: Load dishwasher and turn on Do not strip the beds. Leave towels on bathroom floor Put all trash in trash cans located in the garage
Outdoors: Check local fire rules prior to using fire pit. Fire in fire pit only. Use screen when burning. No trash in fire pit. Do not litter.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 559858vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include James Ranch and Eagle Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Los Pinos River - 19 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 55 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 57 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Sky Ute Casino - 58 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Virginia's Lodge and Cabins - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Side Mountain Refuge On Vallecito River - Sleeps 9 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Vallecito Lake and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful quiet area. Nice place to relax and enjoy nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Travel safe.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel M.

Liked: Location
The area was beautiful but the pictures and river access are a little inaccurate at the moment. The big floods last year brought a ton of rock into the creek bed and surrounding area and it is actually really difficult to walk to the edge of the creek. The fire pit was awesome though and the house was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes, the river has changed since the massive flooding last fall. Unfortunately the repairs the county did moved the main riverbed further away from the levy. We are expecting additional repairs and should have updated photos once they are complete.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and location were great, so peaceful and quiet. Beautiful views along the river. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen had everything we needed. Very comfortable and cozy. Would definitely stay again and recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks again for choosing our cabin for your holiday. Happy new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Very comfortable and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Very clean, nice kitchen, great views of the river. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and glad you dodged the weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

A great get away

Great place to get away to, peaceful and the river is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
We are so grateful that you chose our cabin for your getaway. Thank you and safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with Vallecito creek in the backyard just steps away. House was very cozy and comfortable. My family enjoyed our time and will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to having you all back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your cabin is beautiful and relaxing. I will recommend to others.
The best place to relax and read a book.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Clean and cozy cabin. We loved the sounds and sights of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great get away

Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

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

Great stay at a beautiful location.

Wonderful place to stay in a beautiful location. Many outdoors activities at your fingertips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Again Thanks for choosing our cabin for your vacation. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L V.

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

Beautiful area, relaxing stay.....

Great house! Loved having the river right there and hiking trails minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for choosing our cabin for your getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly X.

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

Cute and comfortable house

The house was in a quiet and private spot. We enjoyed the views around the house, especially down by the water. Everything was clean and well-stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Glad your stay was enjoyable. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing our riverside refuge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Would do again

Beautiful area, nice cabin. Loved the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Travel safe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place!

Had a great relaxing time. We seen so much wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for choosing our cabin for you vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Great

Relaxing property as advertised. Great place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Glad you enjoyed your time at our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Christmas vacation

We had a amazing stay. Home was just as discribed . Would love to stay again in thr future .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Merry Christmas, Happy New year and safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay, beautiful landscape. All and more than we expected!

It is our second time renting this property we like it so much. Would I rent again, in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
We are so glad you hd a wonderful time. Thanks again for choosing our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location to get away for a week! We loved the feeling of seclusion, the creek so close, and the fire pit right by the water. Morning coffee was so peaceful on the deck with the sound of the rushing creek. We even saw deer walk through the property during our stay.The house itself could use a couple of updates (flooring, kitchen), but it didn't detract from us having a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Great House by the river !!

We really enjoy our stay with my family and my Husband's family. The house was old, but super clean, confortable beds, well-equipped kitchen and a great fire pit by th river. We will definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our comfy cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Family vacation

This was a great property for our family vacation. The house was very comfortable for our family of 6 and dogs. Being able to fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the river flowing was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to get out of the heat. Thanks for choosing our humble cabin for your vacation.
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan T.

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

Great!

Loved the creek! It was a great stay. A little far from town but otherwise cozy and comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend getaway

We got married at the community event center in Vallecito and stayed here for the weekend. Loved being by the creek, with the fire pit. Had a great time and stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Secluded!

Had a great time, loved the size of the property, layout Inside the home and private area at the river. Check-in/out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2021
Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin worked great. The river was beautiful just hard to catch fish, running fast. Great base camp for 4 days exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Glad you had fun. Fishing the river can be hot or miss, we have had luck fishing the banks of the lake or along the dam.

About the host

Hosted by Steve Hunsicker

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In my youth I enjoyed spending many summers visiting family who owned cabins in the area. My most fond memories from my childhood are of our family visits to Vallecito lake; fishing on the river and lake, boating, hiking for hours, exploring, our day trips to Mesa Verde and other mountain towns and making friends among the local residents. It has been my dream for many years to eventually have my own cabin that I can share with family and friends. I have been blessed and now have a cabin of my own that I can enjoy and share. I hope that I can help make some wonderful memories for you to remember.

Why they chose this property

The area is perfectly located as a starting point for any number of adventures and is only a short distance to number of destinations such as Mesa Verde, Durango and Silverton. If you prefer peace and quite and just want to relax the cabin is privately located in a quite neighborhood off the main road and right along a beautiful and relaxing river. Don't worry though you are still only a short distance to the lake, horse outfitters, trail heads, a number of restaurants and other activities so there is always something to do.

What makes this property unique

If you want a private relaxing getaway you will love this property. Perfectly located with easy access to local points of interest, fishing, boating, river and mountain views, privacy, and friendly atmosphere.

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