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Enjoy the cool pines in colorful COLORADO! Park like setting & Wildlife GALORE!

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There's nothing better than summertime in cool Colorado!
Flat driveway & ample parking
So pretty
Master bedroom with comfy, cozy UGG linens
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lemon Reservoir
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪41 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.

Property manager

Stan Harris and Jan Strahan-Harris
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
No children 5 & under/stairs & baseboard heaters.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Owner severely allergic-strict policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 23 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 39 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 40 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 72 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 39 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Merchant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬18 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leticia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spring break 2025
A wonderful experience for my family and I. We enjoyed the comfort of the cabin and all the views available. We had some snow, visited Durango, CO. We traveled on the train, and had a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing winter vacation
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with Mule friends!
It was everything that Jan and Stan listed! The only thing you need is your personal belongings, everything else was provided! There was things stocked: coffee, bath supplies, seasonings, etc! Game closet (family feud was our favorite & first time playing) It is very relaxing & beautiful! God Bless!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to return.
Inviting, quiet, pleasant, comfortable, modern, spacious cabin. Plenty of space for the two couples which made up our group. Probably the highlight for us all was the proximity to the San Juan National Forest. We were able to access a nearby trailhead- which we did often - without getting in the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

that d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best I’ve stayed in!
House was clean and tidy. Owner was super responsive and helpful. Will 100 percent book this house again when we’re in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the mountain
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This is exactly as pictured, great place to stay, kitchen was fully stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in Bayfield CO
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Vacation
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed!
This cute cabin was exactly what we needed! We didn't get to spend much time here but it was the perfect place for us to relax, recharge and be ready for our next day's adventure while we were on our vacay! No problem when we arrived, the directions were clear and communication with the owner was excellent! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September
Enjoyed the property, very comfortable and loved seeing all the deer in the yard. While we were able to accommodate the trash disposal requirements, it would be nice to know before booking that guests are responsible for transporting trash to the trash disposal site about a mile away and only during certain hours. This could be tough for folks that have booked excursions and can’t make those times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABRAHAM F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Getaway
Extremely clean and convenient home. Close to all activities without being right in the middle of it. Super quiet in the evenings, so peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the pines
Wonderful setting and very relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet location
While it is a bit of a drive into Durango, it is still a beautiful one. We enjoyed the cabin which was well stocked with all of the things needed in the kitchen as well as towels and such in the bathrooms. The beds were comfortable as well. Even the neighbors we came into contact with were hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Great home great location to drango whent to old hundred mine in Silverton.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of Heavey
Clean, lovely and in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everythimg you would hope for
This cabin is a 10 out of 10. Great location inbetween pagosa spings and durango. Beautifully placed. Tucked into the wilderness where you are sure to see some wildlife every day. The property itself is gorgeous! It is like something you would see in a magazine. The beds are memory foam and super comfortable. It is fully loaded with everything you could possible need. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dora R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Place was clean
Way to many check list. Long in list. Check out every time you left for the day. To big to check out. Strip beds, sort towels by color. And to haul off the garbage was too much. Spray all rooms with with Lysol.use doing all that l wonder way i paying for cleaning. Way to much.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL R., Henderson, Nevada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not "little", but "BIG" piece of Heaven!
We knew we'd like/love this cabin before we even pulled into the Driveway! How can anyone not love being greeted by a Mother and her 3 "babies" (all Deer)! Everything from the beginning of our stay, until leaving (which was really hard to do) was about as perfect as could be. The cabin was simply beautiful, and excellently maintained. The bed in the Master upstairs was so comfortable, and the pillows were so perfect, I actually had to find out the brand of pillows, and went and purchased some as soon as we got home! The only flaw, was the day I had planned ahead of time, before we got there, to go fishing...apparently, someone from above, thought I needed more "chill" time, and decided it was time for a little rain! Oh well, I got a few hours in the next day! The Durango/Silverton Train Ride is a MUST for anyone visiting the area...you can watch videos all you want, and be amazed, but there's nothing like the real thing! Jan and Stan, thank you SO, SO, much for allowing us to stay in your "little" piece of Heaven, which in our lives, was a "BIG" piece of Heaven...we really appreciated it. I was going to leave Stan a little gift of a Vegas Golden Knights, 2023 Stanley Cup Champions "coozie", but thought he'd probably do something else with it, other than using it to kep his drink cool! Thank you again, Mike & Linda
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite with wildlife
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Venice FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway
We've stayed at this property many times and it feels like home. The cabin is comfortable and welcoming, decorated in a mountain theme and equipped with everything we needed. Fall colors in the area were not quite at peak but so beautiful anyway. The deer family payed us daily visits as did the wild turkeys. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Colorado vacation
Very nice cabin. Jan is an exceptional Host . Quickly responded to requests, just nice people. Plenty of deer and Hummingbirds coming to the feeder daily. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stan Harris and Jan Strahan-Harris

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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
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