Lakefront Cabin on Vallecito w/ Views & Marina

Bayfield, Colorado
$380 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A true lakefront escape, Water’s Edge Cabin sits right on the shores of Lake Vallecito—perfectly placed between Durango and Bayfield and just a short walk to the marina. Wake up to panoramic water views, sip coffee on the deck, and spend your days playing on the lake.

Perched above the shoreline, the cabin offers direct access for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, plus multiple decks for grilling, lounging, and soaking in the mountain air. Inside, every room frames the lake,creating a calm, cozy backdrop for your stay. The home features a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a relaxed open living/dining area with a Smart TV and an electric fireplace area - ideal for gathering after a day outdoors.

Think slow mornings, sunset dinners on the deck, and star‑filled nights—this is Colorado lake life at its best.

2026 UPDATES: New carpet and flooring on main level; new bar countertop and stools; painted kitchen cabinets; new couch on main level and new chairs upstairs; new fridge; updated decor; added an electric fireplace; refinished deck - exciting!!!

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Main Bedroom - Double Bed (Main Floor)
* Queen Bed + Twin (2nd Floor)
* Twin Bed (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.

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.

GOOD TO KNOW:
Pets are not allowed at this home

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.

VRC CANCELLATION POLICY: If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1298 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • David F.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Awesome views. Great place and great host

  • David Y.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Beautiful view of the lake. Unfortunately, lake Vallecito is one-half dried up due to lack of snow fall. There is only one restaurant in the area unless you drive in to Durango. But, the cabin is lovely!

  • Laura D.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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, quiet location. Nice drive into Durango and even over to Mesa Verde.Was a little disappointed that the lake was so low, but found out that it wasn’t due to drought and that it would be back up after winter. House was nice and clean, beds comfy. A bit inconvenient for both bathrooms to be downstairs. Overall, we had a great stay.

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Beautiful views. Cabin was a bit hard to locate.

  • Deborah P.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    It was a nice cabin right on the water. They need better directions how to get to the cabin and better signage. There are no stores or restaurants in the vicinity. You have to drive 3 to 4 miles to find a store or restaurant. The cabin was nice with three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Beautiful decks all around the house overlooking the water. It was an enjoyable time.

  • TheMonsterUH

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great rental. Great views. Very cozy. The lower level bedroom closet is tucked away behind the door. I accidentally left a couple shirts, was charged $80 for the host to return them....thought that was a little bit ridiculous since cost of shipping was no more than $20-25.

  • Brady K.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: The mountain and lake views from this cabin are just perfect! The cabin overlooks Vallecito Lake with not one but two porches to choose from. A nice balcony for morning coffee and a lower one for a nice lunch/dinner outside in the shade. Another bonus is you are just a few hops skips and jumps to the water. Getting to the water can be a bit tricky immediately below the cabin, but a short walk down the hill is an easier access trail. Now for the cabin itself...the layout is a little strange. The biggest bed (queen size) in the house is upstairs, where the master bedroom only has a double and pushed up against the wall. The master bedroom is a bit of a small space but is manageable. The cabin can sleep up 6 in beds and probably a couple more on the couch, but the conditions would be tight. The kitchen and living areas are pretty small and the second bathroom is tiny. There are some tradeoffs with this cabin. If you are going to be out and active all day and just use this cabin as a basecamp for eating and sleeping, like we were, then this place is perfect. The cabin is maybe a quarter mile from the marina where you can rent a boat, kayak, paddle boards, swim, etc. Great location for some days on the lake! If you are looking for quiet solitude under the trees with a fire pit to huddle around in the mornings and evenings this is not the place, but to see sunrise over the mountains and lake...just perfection.The directions to the property were very helpful and the checkout was super easy.

  • James B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    We had a lot of fun, caught a bunch of fish and released them, it was very comfortable and a excellent location, right on the water,We would definitely stay there again, it rained every day 2 or 3 times and at night it would rain, sure was good sleeping weather, every one walking by with there dogs were nice friendly, and stopped and talked I talked to someone that was cleaning the cabin and she was very nice I would recommend staying there.

  • Tori H.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    The unit has small rooms but the stay was great. We enjoyed being outside in the beautiful weather. It was a great location since we wereworking in Bayfield. Thank you.

  • David H.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house and location. Directions need some work. Several finishing touches were two cabinet doors in kitchen didn't open and toilet was plumbed with hot water. Text discusses washer which is locked up downstairs. Would stay again

  • blake h.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

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  • Anita F.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Location perfect. Interior needs to be upgraded, especially the beds and kitchen. A bit pricey for its amenities.

  • Meranda S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Right on the water with 2 decks with amazing views. Cabin was quaint and comfortable. Rafting and scenic train ride within 30 minutes. The property management company was easy to get ahold of and quick to respond.

  • Jeff H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Wonderful

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