Solar-Powered Cabin | Starlink, Secluded Retreat

Durango, Colorado
$257 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Pine Meadow Cabin — a serene straw bale retreat nestled between Durango and Bayfield, Colorado. This thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home offers a harmonious blend of rustic craftsmanship and modern comfort, all set against the backdrop of the stunning San Juan Mountains. We now have Starlink internet!

Step inside to an open concept living area where warm natural textures meet simple elegance. A country-style kitchen invites you to gather, cook, and create memories, while the cozy living space opens to a covered front porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Out back, an open patio offers a peaceful spot for dining alfresco or just soaking in the stillness of the surrounding landscape. There is cozy electric fireplace for cool evenings.

Crafted with straw bale construction, this eco-conscious home is ideally suited for Colorado’s arid climate, staying naturally warm in winter and cool in summer—no air conditioning needed. A dedicated laundry room with washer and dryer adds convenience to your stay.

Just a short drive away, Vallecito and Lemon Lakes offer endless opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and more. Whether you're chasing mountain sunrises or off-road thrills, there's something here for every kind of adventurer.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Main Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)
* 2nd Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)

AREA: This home is appx 30 minutes to downtown Durango, 30 minutes to Vallecito Marina, and 55 minutes to Purgatory ski resort.
In winter (November through April), 4WD is required. It is NECESSARY that you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, vehicles with medium to high clearance and winter/snow tires.  Although the roads and driveway are well-maintained, they are very steep and curvy, and will be snow packed and slick.

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. Guests are expected to pick up after their pets.

GOOD TO KNOW:
This is a mountain home on a well. Most guests prefer to bring bottled water for drinking due to the high mineral content.
There is no cell service located at this property, but WiFi calling works.
There is not a grill at this property as it tends to attract bears.
Please note that there are two outdoor security cameras at the home - one at front door, one on back patio.

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.

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

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1216 Sq Ft (113 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace 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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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Meagan C.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    It was the perfect Christmas getaway! The cabin was so clean and well stocked and maintained. It was in an absolute gorgeous location. Our children didn’t wanna leave. It was exactly what our family needed.

  • Rebecca H.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Pet hair in bedDebris on floorHot water marked wrongWater SMELLS HORRID

  • paul g.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very nice and had plenty of furnishings. The bed was amazing! The heated floors and hot water were very pleasant as well. Only issue we had was no WiFi or cell service. There were instructions to help with the WiFi but that still didn’t help it work. Having instructions for the WiFi tells me there’s always issues with it. Having said that if you are in the mountains you don’t need WiFi. You are trying to escape emails and phone calls so it wasn’t that big of a deal. This just about 24 minutes away from Durango which worked out well for us. Would stay here again.

  • Jeff J.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Overall pretty good! Security cameras were not mentioned in the add!

  • Adam M.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    The cabin was perfect. Very clean and exactly as described in the add. The only discrepancy was the Internet information that was sent to us had a different network name, this was not an issue as the correct information was on the instructions at the cabin. Our dogs loved the backyard.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Nice little cabin in the woods !

  • Patrice E.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    We had a wonderful and relaxing stay while at the cabin! It was quiet and in a lovely community away from town and any noise. The cabin itself was very clean and well stocked with appliances and miscellaneous supplies. I only have one minor complaint. The cabin could use more comfortable seating; indoors and out. The patio furniture was not comfortable, and the living area could have used another set of recliners or cushy chairs. Other than this small detail, our stay was delightful!

  • Debra H.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the property was lovely; however, the main toilet was not functional. The water to the toilet had been turned off and when we turned it on, the toilet was leaking. So we were not able to use it and there was no note or any indication to notify us of the issue. Luckily the toilet in the primary bedroom was working and we were able to use that one.

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 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: Very clean and good location. Everything was organized in the kitchen which is rare!

  • Michael W.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great time in Durango, went to Silverton on the train, visited Chimney Rock and Telluride.

  • Naomi H.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    We loved our stay here, even though it was hot outside and there was as no AC the cabin stayed very cool and the cool nights were amazing. We loved the quiet while still close enough to enjoy Durango.

  • Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We love this place and have stayed here 3 times. The kitchen is really well equipped and the beds are super comfortable. Its very clean and comfortable and there's anice yard and patio too.

  • Waneta B.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    We were there to ride the train and have our meals.

  • Michelle A.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    we has such a lovely stay, we are now seriously thinking about moving to this town!

  • Douglas B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    The house was as advertised. Clean and comfortable. I would rent it again.

  • Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Very clean. Electric fireplace did not work. Property manager very attentive. Water in 2nd bathroom could be warmer. Beds are showing some wear. Kitchen well stocked. Wifi connectivity. Would likely stay there again and would also recommend.

  • Sharon R.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We loved staying in this wonderful strawbale and solar powered home! Beautiful location and close to hiking trails! It was quiet, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. We hope to stay here again.

  • R A W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Family of four on vacation. The cabin was comfortable and well maintained. Was in a rural neighborhood but not too close to anyone. The property was peaceful, lot's of birds and critters to watch. The nights were quiet and dark (which was nice coming from a Texas suburb)! It was a great place to come back to and relax after our many activities. About 20/25 minutes to Durango. Would stay again, for certain. It did get a little warm inside during the day, Maybe low to mid 80s; but that's because were were staying at probably the hottest part of the year. Owner had a swamp cooler and fans inside that helped. We opened the windows at night which was great because the temps got down to the low 60s/high 50s. The mornings were beautiful and cool. I might suggest bring drinking water as the tap water there is fairly soft and slightly sulfuric. This made all the difference when brewing coffee. A week or so before we asked to tack an extra day on the front of our stay because. We immediately got a response that it could be done. This place was just what my family was looking for! Thanks!

  • Scot C.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay

  • Craig H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Nice place, got to see wildlife early morning and late evenings. Location was good. No complaints.

  • Katrina W.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect set up for one or two couples. Kitchen is nicely stocked with everything you might need for preparing meals. The beds are VERY comfortable and great to sink in to after a day adventuring.

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$257+
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