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Secluded mountain retreat

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 34

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪92 min drive‬
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪97 min drive‬
  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

basement

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

the bear room

1 Queen Bed

the cowboy room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

the Elk room

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

The fish room

1 Queen Bed

the Hummingbird room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

the moose room

1 King Bed

wolf den

+1
5 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

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

About this property

Secluded mountain retreat

Aspen View Lodge offers the perfect mountain getaway. Your Colorado retreat begins at this 8 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental home in an adventure lover’s paradise - the Dolores River Valley. With 4,500 square feet of living space, this home base is perfect for group retreats and events, or just to escape with friends and family. Situated on nearly 8 acres bordering the San Juan National Forest, this is an ideal base camp to explore the Southwest. Located minutes from hiking, ATVing, 4x4 trails, biking, fishing, and hunting, this place has it all! Nearby Cortez and Telluride! Just across the road from the Dolores River! Ideal for family reunions and weddings. The arch and benches shown in the pictures is a beautiful area to hold a ceremony. We do have an additional fee to hold an event on our property. Our lodge can sleep 26. We are centrally located between Cortez and Telluride offering a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, National Parks and skiing. Only 20 minutes from McPhee Reservoir, one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado!

Though easily accessible from Highway 145, this cabin is nestled in the woods and has a very private feel. Imagine exploring thousands of acres of national forest directly from the property, filled with pine, oak, spruce, aspen and abounding with wildlife. Watch the Dolores River wind through the valley. Fish on the river or hike up one of many nearby trails. Take a day trip to Telluride and enjoy the free Gondola in one of Colorado's most pristine alpine mountain towns (40 min away). Take another day trip to some of the best preserved ancient native american ruins in North America at Mesa Verde National Park (45 min away). Or just enjoy the mountain air and relax in a quintessential Colorado setting at the cabin.

Please be prepared, if you are coming in the winter, for snowy and icy road conditions. We have a very long, steep and narrow driveway. Four wheel drive and/or heavy duty chains are required if you are coming in the winter in order to make it up our driveway. If you have at least one four wheel drive vehicle in your group, you can use that as a shuttle and park the rest of your vehicles down below. Thanks for your understanding, we don't want you to get stuck!

Property manager

Tyler and Amelia Pearce
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don't use guns for sport anywhere around the property. Though it is pretty secluded, there are a few neighbors and the noise is disruptive.

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 are allowed on site
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

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dolores River and Louis M. Jones Memorial Park, while Pioneer Museum and Artisans of Mancos are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 59 min drive - 67.0 km
  • McPhee Lake - 75 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 92 min drive - 110.9 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 95 min drive - 114.1 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 97 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded mountain retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded mountain retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded mountain retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain retreat located?

This family-friendly Dolores holiday home is located on a river, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dolores River, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Louis M. Jones Memorial Park and Rico Historic Courthouse. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Dolores River Brewery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celeste H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Amazing
Had a wonderful time. And when needed manager was quick to response and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
The stay was absolutely amazing! Such great communication from both the property managers and owners! The great communication helped us not stress about the property on top of already handling our wedding! This is amazing option to have your wedding and had so much more room than anticipated! Just absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Normalea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We had our wedding here and it was absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Wedding of Our Dreams
Beautiful property for a small destination wedding! Everything we needed for the kitchen and overnight guests was stocked (even outdoor chairs and games). Booked in the fall and got golden aspens and sunshine! So thankful we found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We were all so impressed with the house and property. It was fully stocked with everything and absolutely beautiful. The house felt very spacious. We had 25 adults and it didn’t even feel like it! The fire pit outside is great and the fire on the patio is amazing also!! We can’t wait to stay here again for family reunions. I would say the only thing the house is missing is a hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect wedding weekend
We stayed from Thursday to Sunday! Anna helped us answer any questions we needed up to the trip! The check in and out process was so easy. The property was more beautiful in person and had everything we needed and more. We used the ceremony site for our wedding which was a dream come true. Could not recommend this stay anymore!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion site
This was a great place to spend our family reunion! We all had a great time and the owners were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding getaway
We had 29 people stay here for our wedding and we even used the ceremony site and it was so amazing and beautiful the property is so pretty. We were visited by so much wild life mtn lion at night a bear 2 mornings in a row. The views from the cabin are to die for! The fact its so close to so many historic towns really add to the extra extploring you can do. I definitely want to rent with you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion for a celebration of life
Elevation was a little hard on us as we're all over 70 years of age, but we all loved the cabin, location and views. All slept well after the first night -- always tough when traveling. We all say: "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home for a Family Reunion
This was a wonderful location for our family reunion. The accommodations were comfortable for everyone from Grandma and Grandpa, to the teenagers, down to the 1 year old baby. We loved the various living spaces for people to spread out. The acreage surrounding the house is gorgeous! This was exactly what we wanted, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mixi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Had an amazing stay, the house was an absolute dream loved it
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great site for family reunion
We had a fantastic stay overall. The upstairs was a little hot the first evening, but the weather cooled off for the remainder of our time and we had a blast. The cabin fit our lat large family well and we enjoyed our stay. The pool cues were not very good, but everything else was great! We had plenty of room to set up yard games, enjoyed roasting hot dogs ands s'more's in the fire pit. Loved watching deer wander through the area and hummingbirds snack outside the windows. It was a great family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. The scenery was beautiful, the property had lots to offer and we truly enjoyed our family reunion at this wonderful home in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations!
We loved this cabin!! We had a small wedding ceremony here and it was incredible. The picutres do not do it justice! The ceremony site was beautiful with the wildflowers around (which was our theme so it was perfect). We didn't even need decorations! The house was.prrfect and there was plenty of space. We will be back for sure. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
It was wonderful! This is the 3rd time we've had our bi-annual reunion there. The scenery is fabulous, with deer coming into the yard at night and in the morning. The cabin is well stocked with bedding, towels, kitchen supplies and refrigerator space. We took a short trip to the river and did some hiking from the cabin. The gas fire table on the balcony was perfect for Smores. The hummingbirds are a joy to watch. The cabin was clean and well stocked, and we hope to come back again. Communication with the property manager was fabulous as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
This was a great mountain retreat. It had enough space for all the family and had adequate supplies for everyone. We all enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

marilee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We loved every minute
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay
We had our wedding here a year ago and just came back to celebrate our first anniversary with family and friends. Could not recommend this cabin and property manager “more highly”. We love staying here and hope to make it an annual trip for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
This house is beautiful! A little difficult to get to in the winter with a big van but well worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great time at this property. Plenty of room for everyone. Very clean. Close to interesting places to visit. Owner and property manager were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful summer getaway!
Manager was very helpful and friendly. Lots of area for kids to explore and play. Beautiful scenery, the river was great and just across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Cabin was perfect! Clean, big enough to hold our family. It was well stocked. They pretty much had everything we needed in the kitchen. It was a wonderful place to stay and everyone had a great time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Everything about this place was amazing. The property manager was great and always answered my questions right away. The place was so peaceful and breathtaking. The town of Dolores was very friendly. And watching the wildlife was calming. We can’t wait to book this property and stay there again ❤️🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Wonderful property, lots of room for our family reunion, great for kids. Owners extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin D., Wichita, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination Wedding
The property was better than the photos! It was so comfortable with plenty of space for everyone to spread out and was stocked with everything we needed from outdoor games to pantry staples, laundry soap, and more! We especially enjoyed the hummingbirds, the heated deck, fire pit and the wedding site was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tyler and Amelia Pearce

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We have lived in Colorado Springs since 2012 and are raising our 6 children in the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain area. As of 2019, our children range from 15 years old to 1 year old. Neither of us are native to Colorado, my wife is from Minnesota and I hail from Arizona. We are thrilled to be able to settle in Colorado, and call it home.

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful, private setting. You truly feel that you have the mountains to yourselves when staying at this property. Southwest Colorado is a perfect place for our family cabin because it is centrally located as a gathering place for our extended family in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. We purchased this property because it would be a getaway large enough to accommodate our family in the future as our children grow and start families of their own. The San Juan Mountains are our favorite mountain range in Colorado. We love the isolation and beauty of the San Juans, and the close accessibility to all the amazing variety that the West has to offer. Towering mountain peaks (Telluride, Lizard Head Pass), canyons (Moab), ancient native American ruins (Mesa Verde), breathtaking rivers (Dolores), skiing and countless festivals (Telluride, Durango) are all a short drive away, and you can enjoy it all far from the chaos of the front range and other major cities.

Languages:

English, French, Russian

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