NEW LISTING! Spectacular setting, Log Cabin w/Cascading Decks to Fishing Creek

Ridgway, Colorado
$468 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
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Bath 1

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Sleep 3

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Night 5 nights

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At the foot of the majestic San Juan range is a handmade log cabin nestled in a grove of old growth ponderosa and cottonwood trees. It sits along a private stretch of Dallas Creek and provides a perfect setting for tranquility and relaxation.

The 2.5 bedroom and 1.5 bath cabin was built by artists, so much of the furnishings and details are creative, hand crafted and include family heirlooms. The cabins’ rustic feel is complemented with high-speed Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, DVD player and stereo. There is no cable TV but there are lots of books and games. Or, express your inner artist on the well supplied drawing table. The front door opens to the large living room with a high ceiling extending to the second floor and is warmed by the wood burning stove. The room is furnished with comfortable leather club chairs and a couch. The large windows bring the creek, woods and mountains into view. The full kitchen has a bar sitting area and is adjacent to the dining area. The surrounding windows offer views of the amazing wildlife that gather near the creek. “Saloon doors” lead to a laundry room and a full bath. The “captains” staircase takes you to the loft master bedroom and en-suite half bath which is furnished with a comfy queen bed and plenty of closet and dresser storage. The arched window serves as a star gazing headboard. On the same level, across the “bridge” is an area for sketching or reading with the San Juan range watching down on you with the creek flowing by. Downstairs is a cozy second bedroom furnished with an antique twin bed having views to the San Jauns and the wooded rock garden.

The back door opens to a large deck terracing down toward the creek. Enjoy coffee in the morning and wine in the evening with the sound of the creek flowing by. Stroll through the park-like setting or go fishing along your private creek. This warm and unique environment is perfect for a romantic getaway, one adult couple or a small family of 3 (not suitable for children under 12). You may not want to leave the seclusion of the property, but if you do, the town of Ridgway is only 3 miles away and all the activities offered by the area are close. The owners live on the other side of this 8-acre property. Just behind the property is a wild 200-acre green belt.

Close by is the Ridgway State Park with trails, boating and fishing. Also, mountain bikers will be thrilled with the RAT (Ridgway Area Trail system) a mile away. The historic towns of Ouray (9 mi) and Telluride (36 mi) are easy drives away. Hot springs are located just outside Ridgway and in Ouray. Hundreds of miles of Jeep roads allow you to explore the high country and historic mines. Ridgway is on the San Juan Scenic Byway, one of America's most beautiful roads for driving or motorcycle touring. This property and the surrounding areas are a photographers paradise.

This is an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind place to stay.

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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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • Traci T.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    This is an unique cabin with fabulous hosts. Rustic in design and location yet close to town and activities. It's a special place for a special get away.

  • Mario Y.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    Cabin is nicer than the pictures. Very quiet and peaceful. Slept with the windows open most nights, no road noise or traffic could be heard, just the sounds of the river and nature. Would definitely stay again. Host were very nice and easy to communicate with.

  • Kari E.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2021

    Stayed Sep 23, 2021

    The cabin is really cute and in a wonderful location! We loved relaxing on the patio while listening to the creek! Vanessa and Bruce were very helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend the cabin!

  • Cathy S.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2021

    Stayed Sep 16, 2021

    My, oh my, this home, property, and location were amazing. While we like to venture out in the Ouray area, we often found ourselves on the expansive deck reading, chatting, and enjoying the relaxing sound of the creek rushing by. The home was very clean and we found everything we would need for our week long stay. Bruce and Vanessa are fabulous hosts, very responsive to any questions we had. They have created quite the oasis for guests to enjoy time away. The location is off the beaten path a bit but also near enough the highway to make easy trips down the valley, as I refer to it. We definitely recommend the Root Wings Retreat and plan to stay again the next time we are in that part of the state. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Bruce and Vanessa, for making your home and property available to us. Cheers!

  • Brenda S.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2021

    Stayed Aug 21, 2021

    The little cabin was EXACTLY what we were hoping for to get away from everything! Vanessa and Bruce were so accessible for anything we needed or for questions we had about the area. There were so many perfect areas to read, paint, play the guitar or play games. There were even a couple of bicycles Bruce fixed up for us to use. Simply a PERFECT place to unwind.

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2021

    Stayed Aug 12, 2021

    First I must admit that this review is somewhat biased because I prefer to rent true vacation rentals by owners and this cabin is the perfect example. It is part of Bruce and Vanessa's homestead that they live in the majority of the year. They are fantastic hosts both in having an amazing home to share and supporting all vacation related questions. The cabin itself is beautiful inside and most importantly has all the comforts you would expect. The incredibly well stocked house is not just convenient but also saves money in that you don't have to buy so much everyday stuff. It really feels like you are their guest, not a rentor. Ridgeway is a nice little town, but the great part of this location is that you can access Black Canyon NP, Ouray, and Telluride in an hour. Plus you get you enjoy sitting by the creek every night. The only thing to keep in mind is that as you might expect there in no AC. On the surface this sounds like no big deal as it cools down amazingly well at night. We had 3 straight days in the 90s, so took several nights for us to figure out how many windows to leave open to cool down the house for the next day w/o freezing ourselves in the morning. Once we got the hang of it all was well. In summary, this is one of my best VRBO experiences and I hope to be able to return another summer.

  • Anita B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Rootwings Cabin. The owners are so nice and friendly and provided information on fun things to do nearby and great places to eat. We loved this cabin! It’s so unique, comfortable and clean. The deck is awesome and the flowing Dallas creek is nice to watch and listen to. Hope to get back soon!!

  • Carrie K.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2021

    Stayed Jul 19, 2021

    We loved our stay at this beautiful cabin. Quiet, relaxing and peaceful to sit by the river. Incredible hiking within a half hrs drive. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook several meals. Would definitely return if back in the area.

  • Elyssa S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2021

    Stayed Jul 13, 2021

    Beautiful cabin, surroundings, and owners. Every detail considered and creatively implemented. Could not imagine a better property. Sparkling clean.

  • Jill B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2021

    Stayed Jun 29, 2021

    We stayed in Bruce and Vanessa's cabin for 9 nights late June/ early July. Vanessa was there to greet us, go over the cabin, and made us feel at home. The cabin and the grounds/deck are just beautiful with the peeks of the San Juans from the windows and the Dallas River running right throught the property. The captian's stairs to the loft area and bedroom are steep but very doable as long as you come down backwards. Older visitors may not like this. The bed was very comfortable, firm but not hard and the shower downstairs had great water pressure. Of course, there is no air conditioning but on our warmer days, Vanessa was kind enough to find a fan for us which helped us sleep better. In all fairness, I must mention the internet connection, which Bruce and Vanessa have no control over, but if someone was planning on working, one should know that it can be spotty. It will cut out while watching streaming services and sometimes your phone will have a connection, sometimes not. It seemed to work a little better upstairs at night. Just useful info for those that might be working remotely. Regardless, we were there for the mountains and access to everything was right there: 5 minute drive to Ridgway, 10-15 min to Ouray, and about 25 min to Montrose. If in Ridgway, make sure to get reservations to Provisions Cafe, the best meal we had while in the area, and pay a visit to Bruce and Vanessa's art gallery, charming! My husband and I hope to have our own place in Ridgway and we can't thank Bruce and Vanessa enough for welcoming us and making us feel at home.

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