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River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin

Nestled next to the river in the majestic Upper Blanco Basin at an elevation of 8200’ hear the cascading water from either the porch or upstairs balcony. This property is surrounded by natural beauty and immersed in tranquility. The two story chalet has glass views on front and side facing the river. Kitchen, dining, fireplace, bathroom, utility and living are downstairs with two open bedrooms up. Master bedroom is king and has a draw curtain for privacy. Guest bedroom is queen with private door to balcony. Amazing, panoramic views of Rio Blanco River and San Juan National Forest easily accessible yet tucked in the woods yet just minutes to Pagosa Springs. Secluded and private, with the feeling of 'getting away from it all'. Enjoy this breathtaking and beautiful view while sitting on the outdoor deck enjoying dinner, your favorite beverage or communing with nature. The cabin is completely furnished, including towels, linens, and a full kitchen recently remodeled along with utility room with washer and dryer. From the cabin you can hike many of the trails or from the town of Pagosa Springs checkout waterfalls, horseback riding, additional hiking, rafting, hot springs, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$200 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING or VAPING IN or ON the PROPERTY
CATCH and RELEASE FLY FISHING ONLY directly behind cabin within the boundaries of the rock wall. Anything else is considered TRESPASSING
No SMOKING IN OR ON PROPERTY
RV Hookup is available for both water and electric. Additional $75 fee per night

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crater Lake Trail and Elwood Pass, while San Juan Historical Museum and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are cultural highlights.
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Pagosa Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park - 57 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 114 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin on 1 May 2026 start from AU$417, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is River Chalet on the Blanco River in Upper Blanco Basin located?

Situated in Pagosa Springs, this cabin is within 25 miles (40 km) of Crater Lake Trail, San Juan Historical Museum and Sheep Creek Trail. Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TINA M.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Great house with most beautiful views. I would recommend this house. Nice owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Loved it!

Perfect area to bring your ATV. Cool trails to explore from cabin. Saw bear, elk, deer and much more. The river noise at night from upstairs bedroom was so calming. Beautiful area to explore. Very cozy comfortable cabin. We will be back—wasn’t ready to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marielena S.

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

Summer Vacay

I will cherish the weeks we stayed at River Chalet. It was my first experience with VRBO and I couldn’t have picked a more enchanting cabin. I’m so thankful Pylar has a heart for animals and that the cabin is pet friendly. My pups and I LOVED every day we spent on the basin. It was quiet and we didn’t have any neighbors to worry about. The 14 miles down a dirt road wasn’t a problem for me as I enjoyed sightseeing and unplugging from city life. The kitchen was a joy to cook in. Appliances and kitchen tools were great! The only item missing is a bread toaster. For our next visit I would love to have access to a bear proof trash bin located on site. This would make disposing of trash a lot easier than having to transport elsewhere. I think there typically is a trash receptacle present at the property but there was a misunderstanding and I didn’t have one for the stay. Again, the cabin is wonderful… I hope we get to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diane B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Renter beware, property not as listed: Property is not "minutes from town." It's a 2-hour round trip, to find a grocery store, gas station and/or restaurants, on very bad roads. Cabin, though in a beautiful location and has a certain rustic charm, is quite dated & in need of a deep clean. Very steep, rickety stairs. As a senior, it was not a safe situation for me. Lot's of cords everywhere and we had issues with charge cords overheating. Description says 3 bedrooms-nope! Not even 1 with 4 walls, just an open loft upstairs with 2 beds separated by a curtain so-- no privacy if you plan to stay with another couple. The one bathroom was downstairs. Think about that before renting this one-- not easy getting down those stairs at night in the dark. Kitchen was poorly equipped-- we had to go to town to get a toaster, a large skillet, sink drainer, a can opener and other basics that should've been there. Good wifi, but no TV?! We watched Netflix on my laptop at night. No hiking trails-- it's all private property. River is more like a shallow creek so no fishing either. Check in could've been better. No address provided until 4 pm, then an hour drive after that-- so, a lost day. We left early on the 3rd day, moved to another property, & were promised a refund. Hope that happens. Some people might like this place, but it seemed vastly overpriced for what it was. Property manager Kevin was awesome and helped us relocate to a GREAT place for the same price.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

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

This home was exactly what we wanted

Loved the private river front setting. This property offers peace and quiet while being surrounded by nature. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The owners were great to work with. This is a perfect pet-friendly getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Beautiful location if you like solitude

Loved the location and the quiet area. Great view of the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

beautiful scenery

overall, it was nice, although there was very little firewood right outside the cabin. we had to do a lot of work to bring more over and we had to do a lot of work splitting (with my hammer) wood for kindling to start fires. didn't find an ax or wedge to help. also, the dining area and the loft bedroom(with balcony) above the dining area had no electrical power . we had to improvise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Needs TLC

We stayed here middle of September for 6 nights to do some social distancing hiking / biking in the area. It is located in a beautiful area and definitely away from others in peaceful solitude. The trade off is that It is 40 minute drive on mountain (gravel) road instead of the advertised “minutes from Pagosa springs”- which got old after a few days. Most hiking trails we wanted to do were spread out all directions so a more central location may have been better for us. We drove an hour or more to most trails (piedra river, chimney rock, Fourmile falls, treasure falls). On the flip side- We explored 2 great trails near the cabin (10-15 min drive) but did not walk from cabin- opal lake and leche falls are on the same road. When we checked in the cabin was not the cleanest and definitely not additional Covid clean. We travel with cleaning supplies so went to work for an hour to get it to a comfortable level. The property manager stopped by a few days later to go over property boundaries (apparently neighbors are very touchy abt anyone crossing the lines) which added a bit of anxiety abt being outside and enjoying the river/ yard. King bed upstairs was very comfortable and bedding was good quality. There is a washer and dryer to use which was much appreciated. Upper deck was a great place for happy hour among the San Juan mountains! Mountain View’s are great- would recommend for a couple or small family wanting to enjoy nature or solitude.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Heaven on Earth

This property is amazing. It's like out of a book, mountains, rivers, and wildlife everywhere. We saw deer, turkey and cows almost every day. Few things to keep in mind. This property is 13miles on a dirt road so make sure you drive a truck or Jeep. We did it in a Nissan Maxima so a car is doable. The fireplace is the only source of heat and worked perfect for us. Check out all the trails and hiking there is so much to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Wish we didn't have to leave..

Fantastic vacation in an amazing location. Pylar is a great owner and goes above and beyond. We will absolutely be booking this again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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