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NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK

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Amazing Deck Atmosphere!
Porch Seating
Nearby Marina on Lake Vallecito
Lots of Light, Views!
Nellie May Cabin - Your Home Away from Home

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bayfield, Colorado
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lemon Reservoir
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK

Enjoy cool afternoon breezes overlooking Lake Vallecito from the large deck at the Nellie May Cabin. Just a few minutes' walk through the trees and you arrive at the lake side. Nellie May is close to the marina, restaurants, liquor stores, and grocery stores. This charming cottage-style cabin is the perfect spot for your next getaway. The cabin boasts a spacious full kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy living room with a large picture window, a wood-burning stove, and a loft with a hammock for afternoon naps. Play all day at the lake or on the trails and then relax in a quiet evening on the deck or in front of the wood-burning stove. Enjoy a night out at the Weminuche Woodfire Grill, which generally has music on the weekends. Lounge in the morning sun as you dig into your freshly made burrito at the La Comida Ranchera Mexican Restaurant. Nellie May offers a memorable Colorado mountain cabin experience. We provide an outdoor dog pen for your furry friend when you're at the cabin.

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Bedroom #1 - Queen bed
* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed

AREA: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort.

PETS: This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone. We do have a fenced outdoor pen area for your dog to play while you are outside with them.

COOLING: Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

NOTE: This cabin does not have a washer/dryer or a dishwasher.

At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, we offer a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third-party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. We do offer travel insurance.

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eagle Park and James Ranch. Ute Park and Durango Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Bayfield, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 22 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 37 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 71 min drive - 72.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NellieMay Cabin | Walk to Lake Vallecito, Porch, Grill, Dogs OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Vallecito Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Just what the Dr ordered
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed 3 nights with friends. It was exactly as described and unbelievably relaxing. Management was great to deal with and communication was quick and easy. Can't wait to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay atbthe Nellie-May
What a cute cabin, with great character and room for everyone. Perfect walk to the lake and the hosts were super communicative. Recommend for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place on the lake
This place was great for our needs. The kids loved the exploring the cabin and the area around the lake. The road in and out was a bit rough but we managed. The lake was high so the beaches were underwater. It was certainly rustic so not as clean as a hotel but not an issue. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
My family and I definitely enjoyed our stay in this cabin. Very relaxing and a nice break from our normal day to day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Basic Cabin
Slide down the gravel road and through the ditch to park with other cabins surrounding. No dishwasher or laundry machines or cable tv (Basic). The back porch is not connected to the cabin, which was very disappointing for us, and not being able to walk down to the lake because the trail is overgrown. But, very clean with a decent view of the mountain and lake through the trees!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole P., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & quiet getaway
We visited week after Labor Day and felt like we had the whole neighborhood and lake to ourselves. Quiet. Beautiful night skies. Hiked to beginning of wilderness area...stunning views. The services of cafe and store were excellent. Heads up, drive down to cabin is steep. Recommend SUV and AWD. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

kevin h.

Great little cabin in the woods.
Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place only issue we had is my girlfriend is allergic to cats and they must of rented it to someone else with cats.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cabin was great. Little small. Netflix did not work
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location with easy lake access
Very clean. Large equipped kitchen and confortable beds. Beware there are step downs to living, bedroom and bath. Low door frames. 6' 3" hubby kept hitting his head. Parking is on a ditched toad at the front door so four wheel drive was used if you come from the lakeside road. Lake is down a nice path and the deck is great. Streaming service is spotty, but yhey have good DVDs. Property managers kept really good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelsie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Small Family
The cabin was great. Only down side was the bathtub did not hold water and had two holes in the shower wall. Definitely need four wheel drive to get out even on a dry day. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Liz D., Penrose, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin, close to marina
This cabin is rustic and would be cramped with more than a couple adults. The kitchen has been updated, which makes it nice. The upstairs loft is fun for kids (older kids who know how to use the ladder). The cabin is in a lake community of tight, small lots with other houses very close by. If you're looking for privacy and quiet, this may not be the cabin for you. (We were there over July 4th, which we know played into this!) All in all, a comfortable stay. The cabin had everything we needed, including lake towels. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

William d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coloadoo Adventure
Almost perf
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Vallecito CO
Driveway was difficult uphill for a rental car. Mouse in the back bedroom…not surprising for the area tho
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brytanee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & Quiet
The location was just what we needed for a quiet getaway. The cabin has a fullsize kitchen, soft beds and a good size patio. Kitchen has all of the basics needed. The only downsides are 1) the lake access is more difficult than originally said. It is a narrow path, rocky and has rebar sticking out on the sides. Definitely wear tennis shoes as it is rocky when you get down as well. 2) you are directly in nature and bugs are expected but there are spiders everywhere. Cobwebs are inside and out so if that bothers you it may not be your place. Overall the cabin was a perfect getaway from the city
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, a small flaw
Overall it was good, I’m 6’1 and kept banging my head getting out of the bathroom. The bathroom had a very strong mildew smell that didn’t go away even keeping the door closed and the window open the whole stay. The bathroom desperately needs a vent. Aside from that, the cabin has everything one would need. It was quite well appointed. The fans are great for keeping the cabin comfortable in the afternoons and evenings. Our daughter loved the loft. It was her favorite thing of our 9 day trip around sw Colorado.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area
Great location- hard to see the lake, but it is walking distance. The fenced in area is small and doesn’t encompass the porch - since we had a dog this made it hard to use. Other cabins are close so you hear them- not a complaint- just something to be aware of if you are looking for quite. Road is very rough- not for a non- 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle. Really good kitchen and beds were super comfortable. Best sleep I have had in years!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Great experience
The property was clean and located in the most wonderful area. Reaching the cabin wasn't difficult and most of what you needed was provided. We appreciated that the owners had an instruction manual and pamphlets on activities in the area. You are just a short downhill hike from the beautiful vallecito lake and we enjoyed boating and fishing. We understood the owners wanting to keep the authentic cabin feel but during the day the cabin did get a bit warm from not having any air conditioning, it cooled off the later into the night it got and early mornings were nice, but if you have a small portable fan that helps. Overall the stay was enjoyable, and extremely peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Off the beaten path
Please be aware if you are looking for remote, but close access to Durango this property is quite the drive back and forth to town. Also, a truck is really need to access the cabin. Their road/driveway is all washed out and on a steep incline. Very difficult to maneuver. There is 1 parking spot, not two. Also, there is no A/C or window units.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nathaniel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful little cabin next to Vallecito Reservoir
Really enjoyed the cabin. Short 5 min walk to the water. 15 min drive to the best spot to paddle board and enjoy gorgeous summer days in the water. The cabin is very cozy for 4 people, but we all like each other, so no issues. Gets a touch warm in early evening, windows and fans help. Could have used one more fan. Overall, very enjoyable. Sad to have left.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple and comfortable
Great location for us. Enjoyed walking down to the lake in the mornings. Clean. Great patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Wonderful Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy cabin with a complete and spacious kitchen. The bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of storage room. There's a hammock in the loft, which was great for a nap. The deck is large with nice lake views and swaying pines overhead. Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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