The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK
4.9
Outstanding(38 Reviews)House in La Plata County, CO
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
The Retreat at Forest Lakes is the perfect space for your family getaway! Comfortable indoor and outdoor living areas, patio with seating, grill and hot tub. Fenced yard for pets and kid safety. Now with Starlink Internet!!
This is a great family retreat with lots of space, very well set up for kid and pets, too! Things that make this home special are the well-stocked kitchen, outdoor hot tub and grill, reading/office room with books, puzzles and toys for all ages, fenced yard with doggie door, high chair, pack-n-play, kids dishes. The living room and bedroom both have Smart TV's with Netflix and DisneyPlus streaming services set up for guest use. Located in the Forest Lakes section of Bayfield, just outside of Durango and near Lake Vallecito. Come stay, play and relax!
BED CONFIGURATION:
Master Bedroom - King with smart TV and Ensuite Bath (Upstairs)
2nd Bedroom- King (Upstairs)
3rd Bedroom - Bunk bed with Full on bottom, Twin on top - (Upstairs)
Living Room - Sleeper Sofa - main level
LOCATION: The Forest Lakes area is 8 miles North of Bayfield, and 8 miles South of Lake Vallecito Recreation Area. Forest Lakes also has a playground and neighborhood lake for fishing - Lake Simpatico - with a walking trail around the lake. This home is appx 20 miles from downtown Durango and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area - including hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, biking, hunting and more.
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.
There is a ring camera at the front door entry only.
During winter storm events 4WD is required.
Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).
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.
Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. 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.
Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.
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.
This is a great family retreat with lots of space, very well set up for kid and pets, too! Things that make this home special are the well-stocked kitchen, outdoor hot tub and grill, reading/office room with books, puzzles and toys for all ages, fenced yard with doggie door, high chair, pack-n-play, kids dishes. The living room and bedroom both have Smart TV's with Netflix and DisneyPlus streaming services set up for guest use. Located in the Forest Lakes section of Bayfield, just outside of Durango and near Lake Vallecito. Come stay, play and relax!
BED CONFIGURATION:
Master Bedroom - King with smart TV and Ensuite Bath (Upstairs)
2nd Bedroom- King (Upstairs)
3rd Bedroom - Bunk bed with Full on bottom, Twin on top - (Upstairs)
Living Room - Sleeper Sofa - main level
LOCATION: The Forest Lakes area is 8 miles North of Bayfield, and 8 miles South of Lake Vallecito Recreation Area. Forest Lakes also has a playground and neighborhood lake for fishing - Lake Simpatico - with a walking trail around the lake. This home is appx 20 miles from downtown Durango and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area - including hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, biking, hunting and more.
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.
There is a ring camera at the front door entry only.
During winter storm events 4WD is required.
Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).
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.
Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. 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.
Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.
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.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(38 Reviews)4.9
Good setup for a family and the fenced yard area is a plus for young children and anyone with a dog.
4.9
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:
Clean, great location, very relaxing
4.9
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:
We loved the house and found it to be just as advertised. The location was also great, far enough in the country for solitude and close enough to town for convenience. The kids especially loved the wildlife viewing and walking in the area.
4.9
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:
Great property, and perfect location. Our dog loved the fenced yard and patio. The beds are comfortable, the house was clean, inviting, and had everything you needed to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
4.9
Quiet
4.9
Great place! Would definitely stay again!!
4.9
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:
Hour vacation rental experience was nothing short of perfect. We had all the amenities around us. The home was immaculate and had everything we needed to prepare meals and really enjoy a quality family/friend experience.Hot water stayed HOT for all 3 bathrooms, hot tub was maintained well and ready for us to saok after playing in the snow! We highly recommend VRC for a wonderful weekend getaway!
4.9
We had a wonderful and cozy stay. It snowed while we were there, and the yard was great for playing in the snow. The house was most accommodating and homey. We loved the open floor plan and bedrooms upstairs. The dogs loved playing outside in their own space. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
4.9
Everything was great the only thing that i would of liked was a insta hot hot water heater we ran out of hot water like 15 mins into our showers and there wasnt enough hot water to even shave other then that everything else was great and relaxing which was what we were looking for.
4.9
Great place and location. The house offers more than what was included in the description so we over packed. Would for sure stay again.
4.9
The hot tub was over treated with chemicals, the hot tub had sand all over the bottom of it, there were dirty underwear in the bedroom closet, the trash can keys were missing (so trash piled up in the garage stinking it up, the sheets were dirty on the pull out couch, but otherwise the house was great. The location was quiet and the wildlife was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped for use, the grill was convenient (but was filty and caught fire so my husband had to clean it), the beds were comfortable, the pillows were ok, but really need replaced, and the the decor was beautiful!
4.9
Had a great 40th anniversary week celebration. Bayfield is excellent location for fishing, hiking, National and State Parks close by and Durango. House was clean and we had all we needed for our stay. Especially Loved access to garage for parking and enclosed pet area
4.9
I have spent much of my weekends over the years climbing Colorado 14ers, which had me in the Durango many times, but it has been awhile. I wanted to get to know area better. In fact, the area is on my shortlist to retire to soon. I picked a home and a neighborhood that I might actually like to live in. While that particular was perfect and stay was great, I did not care as much of the location as expected.
It was reasonably close to Durango and Vallecito Res (beautiful), but not close to the national forest. Everything around here is private land. We wanted to run Los PInos river in our kayak, but there were no put-ins or take-outs as the entire river was in private land.
he inability to access things like this just did not register with this Colorado boy, so it as a turn-off. That notwithstanding, the specific home was fabulous.
4.9
Great property, well stocked and maintained and the customer service was fantastic. The only piece of feedback I would share is that the property could use some pest control - there were ants in on of the bathrooms, spider webs outside, and gnats in some of the bedrooms. Normal in the mountains, but maybe get someone in the spray.
4.9
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:
We thoroughly enjoyed it
4.9
We truly enjoyed this cabin . It’s close to Durango but very private. So much to see and do nearby. We loved hiking and visiting the Durango Hot Springs.The kitchen was fully equipped and the beds were super comfy! The only drawback we had was that the hot tub was not very clean even after they said they came out and cleaned it. Then they did send someone on our last day there. I think it’s just hard to keep these clean . Also, there was a dog that barked every morning nearby and a big Akita that some neighbor lets run loose. Neither of these issues are the rental owners fault … so overall .. we loved it .
4.9
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 cabin was all that we expected. It had most everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. The best part might have been the weather, 60s and 70s as opposed to 100+, but the cabin was a great place to come back to after a day of fishing, hiking, golf and visiting Durango. I would recommend staying here.
4.9
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:
Everything in this home was perfect
4.9
My husband and I took our son and one of his friends snowboarding for Spring Break. We always book a house with a hot tub. We enjoyed the kitchen the most! We had a few issues that were promptly taken care of. My husband worked from the home office and we took our Beagle, Dixie. It was incredibly clean! The heated floors in the master bath was a nice surprise.
4.9
We had a wonderful time. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And our dogs loved romping around in the snow. I loved that the cabin had everything we needed even for the dogs. Highly recommend.
4.9
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:
We had a wonderful time making special memories. It was so neat to see so much wildlife. The kids had a blast being able to walk out the front door to play in the snow.
4.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
We had a great time at this cabin! It’s in a great spot and and served our family very well. The cabin was very clean when we arrived and all instructions for everything were very clear. The only sad part was that the hot tub needed cleaned out so we couldn’t use it. Other than that, we would definitely stay again!
4.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had 2 families stay at the house and there was the perfect amount of space. The kids loved all the toys and games they provide and the room they're in is right off the kitchen so they played while we cooked. And having 3 kings for the adults was perfect. We also really appreciated the fenced back yard for the pups. Would love to stay here again!
4.9
This is such a great spot especially if your goals is to enjoy nature, have pets and prefer privacy. The house is massive and has a very cabin-home feel to it which we loved. I worked during the week and they have an entire room dedicated as an office space which was great. The hottub was a huge plus. Durango is about 30 minutes away but the drive is so pretty it didn't bother us at all. Wonderful experience and will be back!
4.9
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:
nice home
4.9
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 home was immaculate and in a very quiet setting. There was a small issue and question we had when we arrived, and the management took care of it immediately. Couldn’t be happier.
4.9
The home is so beautiful & welcoming! We spent most of our time outside on the patio, watching it rain & the wildlife. It was beautiful, wish we were still there! My puppies LOVED the back yard & it was safe & secure for them. The amenities were 1st class. There was a leak in the freezer, but we were able to fix it so the owners did not have to pay for maintenance. We also cleaned the house before we left, even though not required. We (my brother & I) could have stayed for a month!! Hope to go back soon!! Thank you!
4.9
We had a wonderful time! The property was clean and cozy. We really enjoyed the hot tub, and cooking dinner there. I will definitely request this property again!
4.9
30 min east of Durango. Steam locomotive train to Silverton was a joy for all of us, young and old. Caretaker was excellent. Dogs had a wonderful time as well. Laundry room and back porch were especially nice. Spa was new and very nice.
4.9
Nice place for family getaway.
30 min east of Durango. Steam locomotive train to Silverton was a joy for all of us, young and old. Caretaker was excellent. Dogs had a wonderful time as well. Laundry room and back porch were especially nice. Spa was new and very nice.
4.9
Amazing property
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:
The place was easy to find located in gorgeous Bayfield, CO. It was everything you would expect, with nice touches (the dog run was amazing). While located in a gorgeous neighborhood the way the home is set up the feeling of privacy is undeniable.
4.9
The house was everything we needed and more. We traveled from southern CA with our infant and the house was so cozy and homey. We truly felt like we were at our own house! The bedrooms were all spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Everyone had their own bathroom which was a plus! It was nice to cook dinner in the beautiful kitchen (which came equipped with everything we needed), enjoy a movie on Netflix and cap off the night with a soak in the hot tub. We would recommend this house to any family visiting the Durango area.
4.9
Wonderful week spent at Forest Lakes
The house was everything we needed and more. We traveled from southern CA with our infant and the house was so cozy and homey. We truly felt like we were at our own house! The bedrooms were all spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Everyone had their own bathroom which was a plus! It was nice to cook dinner in the beautiful kitchen (which came equipped with everything we needed), enjoy a movie on Netflix and cap off the night with a soak in the hot tub. We would recommend this house to any family visiting the Durango area.
4.9
Ski trip that turned into R&R trip due to not enough snow. Enjoyed the streaming to movie watch during our stay.
4.9
2022 Ski Trip
Ski trip that turned into R&R trip due to not enough snow. Enjoyed the streaming to movie watch during our stay.
4.9
Everything was just as advertised, we had an awesome stay, definitely coming back!
4.9
Great Place!
Everything was just as advertised, we had an awesome stay, definitely coming back!
4.9
Fabulpus pet friendly cabin in the woods
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:
Everything you need! Pet amenities, a hot tub, well appointed kitchen and family areas. We had a great Christmas here!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in La Plata County?
The average price for a rental in La Plata County is $396 per night. This rental is $112 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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