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Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Vallecito Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪82 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin.

Enjoy a Rocky Mountain experience in this rustic, original 1958 cabin nestled in the woods. This location is a beautiful retreat for families and anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors. Our cabin is located on Grimes Creek with almost an acre of serene forest and wonderful scenery.

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast who likes to hike and bike or someone who enjoys the peaceful tranquility of fishing or reading a book by the stream, there are plenty of activities for the whole group. Vallecito Lake is about 1.5 miles down the road for many water activities including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. There are also many hikes available in the surrounding National Forest, with one trailhead into the Wimanuche Wilderness within walking distance.

The cabin has 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the main floor with two bedrooms located upstairs. The kitchen is well equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, stove and utensils. The dining room seats a large group and opens directly into the living room. The living room is furnished with 3 sofas, a leather reclining armchair and original fireplace.

From the living room you can see the front of the property looking out to pine trees or to the back of the property with a view of the stream. A sliding glass door opens directly to a wood deck from the living room. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the stream as you relax on the deck. Also located in the back yard is a gas grill for your outdoor BBQ meals. There are plenty of lawn chairs, adironack chairs and a picnic table for your outdoor seating. As night falls, roast some marshmallows in the fire pit.

Our cabin is a peaceful retreat with excellent cell phone service if you need to connect to the rest of the world. A 40” TV is located in the living room with an Xbox for those rainy days. There are plenty of board games and books that have been collected over the years for everyone to enjoy. For those who want to play outdoor games, we have a volleyball/badminton court and horseshoes.
**Please note we do not have Wi-fi but we have a strong signal for a hot spot.

Property manager

Stephanie Byrom

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is on the waterfront. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River. Eagle Park 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 39 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 48 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 48 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 82 min drive - 80.3 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Retreat! Vintage Creekside Cabin. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Vallecito Lake and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great hosts and the family loved the place
Great location, great hosts and super reasonable rates. I would totally stay here again if they would have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
Clean, well-maintained, vintage property and superb, friendly host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Retreat!
Wonderful cabin, they have thought of everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to unwind and reconnect!
The cabin is perfectly curated and very cozy! We loved the DVDs and board games, and all the instructions were extremely helpful. We loved hearing the sound of the creek when we had the windows open, and having a wood indoor fireplace was one of our favorite parts of the trip. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in Vallecito
Property was very nice, and the owners were exceptionally helpful and willing to answer questions. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was comfortable and the setting was great. The creek was absolutely our favorite from our girls playing in it to just listening and relaxing with a cup of coffee. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay at Vallecito Lake!
The cabin was so quaint and the owners thought of absolutely every detail. Any thing we could have possibly wanted or needed was there! The creek running behind the cabin was so relaxing and we enjoyed all of the wild life as well! If we return to Vallecito Lake, we will definitely stay here again! <3
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lasting memories made
We had an absolutely amazing time. The home was cozy, clean and well stocked. We had everything we needed and more. Location is amazing and property is perfect for young children who can play outside all day! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet!
Sweet little place and a comfy stay. I’m glad they share their property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
We had an amazing time here! The volleyball court, badminton and horse shoes were a big hit with our kids. Loved the creek running behind and sitting out there in the morning with my coffee was my favorite part. The beds were comfortable and the cabin had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We had a great time. The river is right in the backyard and could hear the sound of the flowing water all the time. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful and cozy!
This peaceful, cozy cabin was a perfect getaway for us and our two older boys! We very much enjoyed the peace of the outdoors...the sound of the stream running right off the back of the property, watching the deer and listening to the birds! The perfect location of the cabin (away from the busy) still allowed us to travel to a couple of trailheads we had on our agenda to hike while visiting Colorado...One just down the road from the cabin and another in Silverton. (We made it to Ice Lake!) We also enjoyed visiting downtown Durango as well as spending much needed quiet time at at the cabin! Our 23 year old son even said “I could live in this cabin!” Thank you so much to the owners for always being so responsive and for sharing their home with our family! We will definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
A lot of thought has gone into this property. There are so many things to do, any age will love it here! They even had bikes the right size for each of us. The only two things that weren’t up to expectation. I emailed the owner prior to going with a quick question but never got a response. The other was the trash has to be taken with you. The stores you can take your trash to closed by 7. We left early in the morning so ended up driving a trash bag 15 hours home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beat the heat
Great little cabin. Couple of deer there to greet us when we pulled up. Creek out back, nice deck to just sit and enjoy the peaceful cool pines.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colorado get away
Such a great cabin with everything you need. We had alot of family fun!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edie L., Tucson, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
You can’t ask for a more tranquil setting! Morning coffee on the back patio with the stream gurgling and beautiful wildlife to enjoy (squirrels, birds, even a pair of fawns!). The downstairs living space was very nice and the kitchen was tiny but it worked! Everything was clean, and there were plenty of towels and linens. The pictures didn’t quite show how tiny the upstairs bedrooms were. You can stand up straight at certain places up there but have to stay hunched to move around. The stairs were tricky, too, as they are tight and quite steep and narrow. Fortunately, we put our young adult kids up there and they did fine. Very cute place. Can’t beat the proximity to the lake! Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Cabin retreat
Rustic cabin, enjoyed solitude, but would of like knowing that cable or internet not available and trash service is not included.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME!
Really enjoyed our stay at this charming cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at this quaint and cozy piece of paradise! We so enjoyed the cabin itself as well as the deer, birds, chipmunks, and the idyllic stream right outside the back door! The owner was very responsive to our needs and met our every expectation! We would book this property again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pippa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soulful and cozy
We all loved this cabin for its character and coziness, location and badminton court! Thank you Byrom family for sharing this space. It felt warm and inviting, like the hug of a close family. We definitely hope to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Nice to have everything needed on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Creekside Cabin
Communication with was very easy and always timely. The cabin was very clean and the kitchen and bathroom was well stocked (pots, dishes, condiments; soaps, shampoos, towels). Very peaceful, quiet, and convenient location. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin!
We made fabulous family memories at this darling cabin in the woods! We loved playing badminton, listening to the lovely mountain stream in backyard and taking walks around the neighborhood. It was nice to unplug and reconnect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway at Vallecito Lake
We so enjoyed our visit. There was plenty for the kids to do and the quiet neighborhood was so peaceful. We all loved to watch the deer coming through the yard, relaxing in the hammock and listening to the creek out back. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David J., Fort Worth/ Benbrook Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time, cool cabin, quiet and relaxing. The tall trees give it a deep woods kind of feel.
Easy and enjoyable!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Byrom

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Why they chose this property

Beautiful creekside cabin with many activities at Vallecito Lake and surrounding National Forest. Our family has made many happy memories here and we hope you will too!

Languages:

English