NellieMay Cabin | Short Walk to Lake, Large Porch

Bayfield, Colorado
$227 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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, propane grill and firepit on the deck, 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 with its gas firepit 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.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Bedroom #1 - Queen bed
* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed

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. The dirt road down to the cabin can be bumpy.

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.

GOOD TO KNOW:
This cabin does not have a washer/dryer or a dishwasher.

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: 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • 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 Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 4

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Review Review

  • kevin

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    Stayed Aug 14, 2023

    Cabin was great. Little small. Netflix did not work

  • Laura F.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    The Nellie May Cabin is all that we had hoped for - simple but thoughtfully arranged. Everything was there for out comfort - good mattresses, impecably clean, complete kitchen. We loved sitting out on the deck looking at the trees, the wildlife and the lake beyond. Also great communication..

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 cabin was delightful and well kept. It had great views and easy access to the lake and surrounding areas. The Weminuche Woodfire Grill was great for dine in and take out. We had pizza at the cabin our first night just to make life easy. Not far from Durango but much quieter than the tourist noise of Durango.The beds could use an update.

  • Nikki B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Charming and amazing views! We loved the detached poorch. Parking is on the hill and a little tricky so just know that in advance.

  • Lauren B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Adorable cabin in the woods! Close to the lake. The porch was great! Do not plan on having extra parking or having room to park a boat or trailer. We had to contact a different property owner in the subdivision and ask if we could pay to park our trailer there.

  • Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    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: The vacation rental was amazing, everything was clean and things were provided upon arrival. The instructions were not hard to follow if u pay attention to the road lol. Overall great experience will come again.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    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

  • Britany M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    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!

  • Anne B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    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.

  • Brent S.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    My family and I definitely enjoyed our stay in this cabin. Very relaxing and a nice break from our normal day to day.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    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!

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$227+
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