Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
42 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!
Peaceful setting in the woods with all the comforts of home. Wake up surrounded by the serenity of nature, where you'll encounter a variety of wildlife...deer, elk, birds, rabbits, in your own front yard. Enjoy a leisurely hike, right out your front door, or just a few miles away you'll find trails to challenge the most avid hikers. Trout/Salmon fishing, rafting, soaking in the hot springs, skiing, biking all within a lovely 1-25 mile drive. Fine dining and entertainment all near by. Don't forget to ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train! For winter sports fun, it's just a short drive to Durango Mountain Resort or Wolf Creek. But if your idea of fun is just hanging out at the cabin and taking a nice winter walk, you can hike or snow shoe in the freshly fallen white stuff, then run inside to warm by the fire and sip hot chocolate! Ice skate at Chapman Ice Rink or experience a sleigh ride in Durango. Phenomenal sledding hills are located in our mountain community, at the nearby lake and park. Experience the peace and serenity of our little piece of heaven. You'll no doubt be planning your next visit, before you even begin to head back home! Unfortunately, I am allergic to dogs and cats so we do not allow them.
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Remove sheets, sort laundry by color, place into bags provided and leave by the washing machine. Spray rooms with Lysol and leave ceiling fans on.
Dispose of all garbage, dispose of any food items in fridge and pantry
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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Bayfield
Located in Forest Lakes, a neighbourhood in Bayfield, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eagle Park and Ute Park. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 42 min drive - 49.2 km
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 39 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Mini Merc Store - 20 min drive
Wells Liquor - 16 min drive
Coffee Merchant - 14 min drive
Pura Vida Cafe - 22 min drive
Angler's Wharf - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE! located?
Located in Forest Lakes, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead and within 9 miles (15 km) of Los Pinos River and North Oak Park. Lavenia McCoy Public Library and Bayfield Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We came to Colorado for a volleyball competition. We were close to all of her games and our family of 6 had a wonderful, relaxing time in this very comfortable home!
Just the coziest place for my husband and two adult children to stay during our vacation to the Durango area. Well stocked kitchen with spices galore, a grill, a H-U-G-E TV and comfy sofas and beds. The pinecone "stream" in the backyard was the sweet cherry on top. Thank you Jan for a delightful stay. PS Bring your own kleenex (;
Beautiful log cabin in the Colorado Mountains. The cabin has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We even went looking for land to build a cabin just like this one. We had the best experience with this rental.
Carol D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer G.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Vacation
The cabin is nice in clean. Over all great stay. Did not like that you had to take your trash and put it into your vehicle and take it down the hill and across the street,and the time frame you had to do it we were already out doing things.The pictures of the out side of the place were out dated it looked,because you were surrounded by homes.
We really enjoyed staying in this place,the cabin was perfect, just rigt for me and my family, everything was nice and clean plenty of room, the location was good i would definitely recommend everybody to rent this cabin, thank you very much
This property lived up to its ratings. It was very comfortable, deer and turkey everywhere. We saw bears as we traveled into Durango. Very quiet location too. The 4 of us had a great time.
We had a great time staying at the house in the woods. Close enough to what we wanted to do so it was easy to get around. Very peaceful location. Thanks for sharing you lovely home with us.
Place was very accommodating, quiet, and relaxing. Owner ensured our arrival and departure went smoothly and provided simple instructions making our stay easily manageable. Certainly enjoyed the location especially in the fall where nature's colors are abundant. Would definitely visit again.
We were happy to stay in this comfortable, clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated home in Forest Lakes. We've stayed here several times in summer and fall and each time it feels like home.
The cabin was perfect. Very clean, very spacious. Nice back porch for sitting out and enjoying the mountain air. We went into Durango nearly everyday… about a 25 min drive. Not too bad. If ever in the area again, will definitely stay here.
Melanie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
14 Apr 2018
Home away from home.
This was our second stay at the cabin and we truly feel comfortable staying here. It is very clean, quiet, and private. We will stay here again.
Beautiful setting, deer feeding in the yard. Great place to relax after a day of off-roading.
Ocee M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol A.
12 July 2017
Perfect place to stay!
This was our second stay in this comfortable mountain home. It is attractively decorated and extremely clean. We enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the deer and birds after our busy days exploring the Vallecito and Durango area.
We loved our stay. It was so peaceful and the deer and turkeys just walked about. The beds were very comfortable and it was so quite that we slept well. The cabin had everything we needed and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Great place!
This property was everything we were expecting and so much more. Beautiful yard and decks, well furnished, well stocked and the host was quick to respond to any questions we had. We would gladly stay here again.
Property was very clean, quiet, well equipped with anything you might need. The back porch was the place to be. Hummingbirds and deer and chipmunk! We had a great time. Thanks Stan and Jan
Donna S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Stan Harris and Jan Strahan-Harris
We lived in SW Colorado for 14 years, and absolutely love everything about the area. We think you will too!
Why they chose this property
Cozy, comfy, and everything you need for your Colorado Getaway!
What makes this property unique
We are taking precautions recommended by the CDC and VRMA to sanitize our cabin and provide products for your own use.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests