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Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table

Vacation home in Bayfield with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163348 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Pinos River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bayfield

This vacation home places you 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Vallecito Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Los Pinos River - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 47 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 50 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 51 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table

Vallecito Family Retreat is a quiet, in-the-woods, family-sized log home in the Vallecito Lake Valley between Durango and Bayfield Colorado.  Four bedrooms, plus large sleeping loft puts up to 16 people in beds. It is a short drive to the lake and hiking trails, has a very spacious living area and a yard outside to play.

The large living room is filled with light from the huge windows, and the moss rock, pellet stove anchors the room. The open floor plan includes a dining room with seating for ten, a breakfast nook for more dining space and the country kitchen.  The enormous sleeping loft, complete with four queen beds, pool table and full bath is open to the living area below.  One bath on the upper loft level and two baths on the main, ground level. Streaming TV only with YouTube TV set up for guest use. Outdoor patio dining tables & chairs currently seat 12 people.

Outdoors, the back patio is large enough for the whole group to enjoy the woods that surround the home, complete with grill and outdoor dining and enough seating to have a grand picnic right at this home.  In front of the home, a covered porch with benches and open grassy lawn provide space and fun for the kids without have to leave the grounds.   Fisher-people have use of a stainless-steel cleaning table and sink well (located in the trees, away from the home) with water supply from a lawn hose hookup.

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV
* 2nd Bedroom - King Bed
* 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed
* 4th Bedroom - Queen Bed
* Loft (Large) - 4 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)

LOCATION: 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.

This is one of the most private, low traffic homes we have experienced in the area.  Expect peace-and-quiet and a relaxing escape while staying at this home.  Access to the home is via state and county paved roads plus flat, well-maintained gravel roads in a quiet neighborhood.  Though the home is surrounded by mountains, the location is in the flat, river valley area.

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: During winter storm events 4WD is required.
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles and a boat, snowmobile or horse trailer, so bring your toys to enjoy more of the activities offered by this long-standing, adventure-filled resort lake community.

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.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a travel crib.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,348 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vallecito Lake Family Retreat
Vallecito Family Retreat - 4 BR - Near Vallecito Lake Bayfield
1586-225278

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bayfield, close to Vallecito Lake and Lake Eileen.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), which is about 23.4 mi away. Another top airport is Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), which is around 24.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table?

Yes, every accommodation at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Family time

We loved our stay with our family However need to check the oven it kept giving us aF9 code & wasn’t heating right. Other than that our stay was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis V., Mission

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place!

Great place to stay. Awesome views. Comfortable for the whole family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost 5 Stars all the way around!

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately extreme temperatures caused it to be very hot making it uncomfortable in the house during the day and into late evening. It would have been 5 Stars all the way around if we could you or have used the A/C due to the unusually warm weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Plenty of room!

The house has so much potential! The kitchen can use some additional supplies and organizing. Pack toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, napkins, dish washing liquid. They do supply a SMALL amount. The house can use a good cleaning, the blinds are dusty and the windows are dirty, but nothing deal breaking. The property manager was easy to get a hold of and responded quickly, they were willing to accommodate us on our check out day due to unforeseen circumstances.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for our family gathering

We had such a wonderful time with family. Our ID family met with our CO family for a high school graduation celebration. The home had great accommodations for all ages. The kids loved the upstairs with so many fun games too. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Terence B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Poor Management & Upkeep + Otherwise Great Place

More than 25 house issues around poor or no maintenance and poor cleanliness. Here are just a few examples concerning plumbing, electrical, lack of supplies (supposedly provided per the description): No access to the front-door from parking due to piled up snow and massive ice blocks on the front porch. I requested clearance of this 5 days before. Maintenance showed up at 4:10 (10-min after check in) as family guests were arriving. We later discovered many lights burned out on the high ceiling, no dish strainer, no dish towels nor cloths, no dishwasher soap, master bathroom faucets were loose we had to fix them, laundry room smelled like cat urine, variable speed did not work on the fans above the fireplace - only supper fast, fan not working and out of socket in upstairs bathroom, the sink plunger in the master bathroom was stuck closed, several blinds are broken or will not open and close properly, pellet stove was filthy. Each time we lighted it took 30 to 45 minutes to ignite, by day three it took 1.5 hours for it to ignite even after clearing some of the barely accessible ash. Dust and dirt everywhere in the house, dirty carpets that I had to vacuum before guests arrived. Nephew found a 1" dead bug on the carpet by the front door. Front porch and sidewalk were strewn with muddy forest debris besides the ice. We had no access to the back patio for barbeques and our planned picnic due to the roof-snow piled 8 feet high, where it was most convenient rather than placed/pushed onto the lawn with a tractor beside the cement slab. Part of the front window view was blocked with 6ft of piled snow from the roof instead placed aside and on the lawn. Of course, for a house with three full-bathrooms for up to 16 guests, does it really make sense to have only one 40 gallon water-heater? Management refused to remedy any issues before or while we were there. It appeared this house had not been used or cleaned for a year. I was offered apologies by text and phone and then nothing was done about it. Or I was thanked for informing Management about issues that they would take care of after we leave. What kind of professional service is this when you pay a huge non-refundable cleaning fee for a clean and functioning accommodations that are supposed to be working and ready to move into? Imagine the same happening to you at a motel or other VRBO house? "I am very sorry to hear about these housekeeping and maintenance is
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanchez Family

Beautiful property! Our family of 13 really enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our family. We will be planning another stay real soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

House was clean, area was beautiful and quiet. Water heater of 40 gallons was small for the size of the house. It was farther from Durango than we expected, around 50 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Two families shared this spacious house and even hosted dinners that included some more extended family that live nearby. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with lots of dishes, cooking items, and odds and ends needed for dinners with a crowd. I loved the massive skillet!! The basketball hoop outside and pool table upstairs got lots of use. I would consider renting this cabin again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely loved our stay. Pictures were exactly like the home in person. Will definitely be back!!

Was so easy and dress free renting this property. No issues at all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

We had a great time staying at this property. If you want a true winter wonderland, this is the spot. We checked in on Christmas Day and the property had Christmas decorations which was a welcome site! We loved this house and everything that came with it! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Shea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area but over priced

We needed a house with enough beds to accommodate many family members and some extended family. It definitely didn’t disappoint in that area. We learned that Apple map doesn’t take you to the right place, so be sure to use Google map. After staying there, we unfortunately felt like we overpaid for this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charolette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house was great for a large family with plenty of beds and space; however it was an hour drive from all the activities in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miguel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Covid Thanksgiving

Great place to stay and enjoy the family. Our kids preferred to stay and play at the cabin than go to town. We all had a great time, big place we were 10 and all had plenty of beds to sleep in and have our meals all together. Double garage was perfect for our 2 trucks. Loved it would super recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

My family and I had a great time! Great cabin we felt very comfortable and would definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Loren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Retreat

This was a huge home that worked perfectly for our family to be able to get together but still social distance from other people. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house and layout.

Everything was good minus a little dated and we thought it was a real wood burning fireplace and not just wood pellets so that was misleading.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We stayed at this rental for almost a week. It was a very nice house and area. We enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness

memorial tribute

very nice open floor plan well equipped house. Perfect for a large family. More residential than we thought, close neighbors and lots of dogs. The back patio screen was fixed the day before we left and when we could keep the door open there was better air circulation. We were there the end of June and it was hot & mosquitos galore!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A True Family Retreat

My wife and I wanted to find a comfortable, spacious place in a beautiful location in the mountains for a retreat. We wanted to settle in and unwind with easy access to the outdoors. We wanted to open the door for our children to join us. This home was the perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Stunningly perfect

We joined another family and all of our kids took friends. We all spent time together in the woods along the river and Under the Stars around the fire pit. It was absolutely perfect. The house was accommodating, well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Very impressive and comfortable home

This home is truly as big as the pictures suggest and is well represented by the photographs. I rented the house to bring my family together for a small family reunion during my daughter's wedding weekend. We had every bedroom and bed occupied and it never seemed crowded. With the open concept there was ample room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Meal times went smoothly with enough room in the kitchen. All the beds were comfortable and plenty of towels and linens available plus on site washer and dryer. The house was well cared for and clean for a rental property and has easy access to the reservoir, about 5 min away. There was plenty of room for parking in front of the garage, we had 6 cars. It was nice having internet service so we could link our cell phones through Wi-Fi and having cable TV for the little ones. We will look into staying again the next time we stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karina M.

We all loved the house, very comfortable & lots of space

We loved the house, very comfortable and lots of space, beautiful outdoor views overall a very pleasant & great getaway & perfect family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mo C.

Great Home

Very clean. Great layout for our group of 12. Very well stocked with towels, blankets, kitchen supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018