Peaceful Nostalgic Mountain Home Memories in the beautiful Vallecito Valley!
House in La Plata County, CO
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Mountain Serenity - Near Vallecito Lake - Home Comforts with Nostalgic Decor in the Mountains! This home is ready for you to make life-long memories in the Vallecito Valley surrounded by breathtaking mountains. The property is located just north of Vallecito Lake in the heart of the mountains near Vallecito Creek and the village of Vallecito, Colorado. 13,000+ foot peaks are visible to the north and mountains are everywhere you look.
The calendar is kept up-to-date, so choose your time to come enjoy our peaceful mountain retreat. There is plenty of room in the home with 3,000 square feet. Sit in front of the roaring fireplace or by the warm wood-burning stove while planning your choice of fun activities. Vallecito Lake is one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful lakes. Vallecito (pronounced 'vy-ya-see-toe') is only 23 miles northeast of Durango. The beautiful recreational area offers year-round enjoyment for the entire family.
The home is well furnished with delightfully rustic, nostalgic mountain decor and charming antiques. The kitchen is modern and well equipped and there is a large dining table for great family meals. Games and puzzles are provided, as well as informational brochures about local points of interest and activities. There are 4 bedrooms with beds for 10 (1 king, 2 queens and 2 fulls) and 2 bathrooms. If you just can’t leave the modern world behind, high-speed wireless internet and a Smart TV are provided free of charge. Cell phone coverage is strong.
PLEASE NOTE: There are several areas with steps inside the house. The den is 2 steps below the family room, the dining area is 1 step below the kitchen, there are stairs from the downstairs to the upstairs landing, and the two master bedrooms are 2 steps above the landing. There are also 2 steps to enter the 2 front doors. The steps add interesting character to the interior of the home. However, some elderly or mobility impaired people find these steps challenging, and this should be taken into consideration before reserving the property. Additionally, please note that all bedrooms are located upstairs.
Vallecito means “little valley”, and, as the name suggests, the village of Vallecito is nestled between two mountain ridges on the shores of Vallecito Lake. Vallecito has several eateries and small stores. The Pine (Piños) and Vallecito Rivers flow from the Weminuche Wilderness into Vallecito Lake.
The mountain and lake scenery are stunning. Grimes Creek and the Vallecito River are ¼ mile away from the house, and Vallecito Lake is a 1/2 mile to the south. Great fishing can be found at the lake, Pine (Pinos) River & Vallecito River, as well as many local streams. The lake is open to recreation of all types. Boat inspection is required before launching. You can even rent a pontoon boat & fishing gear at the local marina. Fishing is excellent with many game fish including Trout, Salmon, and Northern Pike.
If four-wheeling is your thing, there are miles & miles of off road trails to explore. You will find even more miles of hiking trails following our two rivers into the San Juan National Forest and the Weminuche Wilderness with over 2.5 million acres of public lands with many 13,000+ and 14,000+ peaks that you can explore.
Ride the '1880's' Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, or visit Mesa Verde Anasazi Ruins, visit Silverton’s Mining Town, or soak in the healing hot water in Pagosa Springs or Durango, shop or see a movie in historic Durango. Enjoy a day in the quaint town of Ouray, America’s Little Switzerland, or spend a relaxing summer evening at the Bar-D Chuckwagon supper and show. There are excellent golf courses, numerous museums and of course... the scenic million dollar highway.
There are just as many winter activities such as Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Downhill/Alpine/Nordic Skiing or a Dinner Sleigh Ride at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) and nearby ski areas. The house is not “ski-in/ski-out”. The house is about 1 hour from Durango Mountain Resort and 1 ½ hours from Wolf Creek Ski Resort.
We think our mountain home is a peaceful refuge from our busy world. We’re sure you’ll agree!
Keywords: cabin, retreat, mountain, hiking, skiing, cross country skiing, lake
The calendar is kept up-to-date, so choose your time to come enjoy our peaceful mountain retreat. There is plenty of room in the home with 3,000 square feet. Sit in front of the roaring fireplace or by the warm wood-burning stove while planning your choice of fun activities. Vallecito Lake is one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful lakes. Vallecito (pronounced 'vy-ya-see-toe') is only 23 miles northeast of Durango. The beautiful recreational area offers year-round enjoyment for the entire family.
The home is well furnished with delightfully rustic, nostalgic mountain decor and charming antiques. The kitchen is modern and well equipped and there is a large dining table for great family meals. Games and puzzles are provided, as well as informational brochures about local points of interest and activities. There are 4 bedrooms with beds for 10 (1 king, 2 queens and 2 fulls) and 2 bathrooms. If you just can’t leave the modern world behind, high-speed wireless internet and a Smart TV are provided free of charge. Cell phone coverage is strong.
PLEASE NOTE: There are several areas with steps inside the house. The den is 2 steps below the family room, the dining area is 1 step below the kitchen, there are stairs from the downstairs to the upstairs landing, and the two master bedrooms are 2 steps above the landing. There are also 2 steps to enter the 2 front doors. The steps add interesting character to the interior of the home. However, some elderly or mobility impaired people find these steps challenging, and this should be taken into consideration before reserving the property. Additionally, please note that all bedrooms are located upstairs.
Vallecito means “little valley”, and, as the name suggests, the village of Vallecito is nestled between two mountain ridges on the shores of Vallecito Lake. Vallecito has several eateries and small stores. The Pine (Piños) and Vallecito Rivers flow from the Weminuche Wilderness into Vallecito Lake.
The mountain and lake scenery are stunning. Grimes Creek and the Vallecito River are ¼ mile away from the house, and Vallecito Lake is a 1/2 mile to the south. Great fishing can be found at the lake, Pine (Pinos) River & Vallecito River, as well as many local streams. The lake is open to recreation of all types. Boat inspection is required before launching. You can even rent a pontoon boat & fishing gear at the local marina. Fishing is excellent with many game fish including Trout, Salmon, and Northern Pike.
If four-wheeling is your thing, there are miles & miles of off road trails to explore. You will find even more miles of hiking trails following our two rivers into the San Juan National Forest and the Weminuche Wilderness with over 2.5 million acres of public lands with many 13,000+ and 14,000+ peaks that you can explore.
Ride the '1880's' Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, or visit Mesa Verde Anasazi Ruins, visit Silverton’s Mining Town, or soak in the healing hot water in Pagosa Springs or Durango, shop or see a movie in historic Durango. Enjoy a day in the quaint town of Ouray, America’s Little Switzerland, or spend a relaxing summer evening at the Bar-D Chuckwagon supper and show. There are excellent golf courses, numerous museums and of course... the scenic million dollar highway.
There are just as many winter activities such as Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Downhill/Alpine/Nordic Skiing or a Dinner Sleigh Ride at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) and nearby ski areas. The house is not “ski-in/ski-out”. The house is about 1 hour from Durango Mountain Resort and 1 ½ hours from Wolf Creek Ski Resort.
We think our mountain home is a peaceful refuge from our busy world. We’re sure you’ll agree!
Keywords: cabin, retreat, mountain, hiking, skiing, cross country skiing, lake
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had such a wonderful time. The kids had so much fun. There were plenty of places to go and things to do. The cabin was beautiful!
10.0 / 10.0
spacious house, great location
10.0 / 10.0
House was wonderful and clean with a great kitchen. Host was very helpful and responded quickly with questions . Loved the family , Christian and mountain decor!
10.0 / 10.0
The property was exactly how the owners define it…peaceful nostalgic. The house couldn’t have been more perfect for our family vacation and we have already been talking about returning. It was nice to see the deer that would come in the evenings, plus the location to the lake was not far at all.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time in this charming cabin. The location is beautiful. The cabin was spacious and had every amenity and kitchen supply we could want, including a griddle and crockpot. The cabin is filled with charming antiques and has a nice variety of games and books.
There were a lot of mosquitoes due to the wet spring, high lake level, and afternoon mountain thunderstorms. A little bug repellent did the trick! We enjoyed hiking, kayaking, going into Durango, driving the million dollar highway to Ouray (breathtaking!) and the fun summer activities at Purgatory. We would love to stay here again if we come back to the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family got together in this beautiful home. We had plenty of room to spread out and having 2 separate living areas was great…..One for football watching and one for
Visiting. Kent and Anita have done everything to make your stay easy and enjoyable. We hope to return.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice place. We would return if available.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice house, the surrounding neighborhood is very quiet, a person can enjoy the wilderness here
10.0 / 10.0
This mountain home was absolute perfection. The pictures didn’t do it justice! It was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need. The scenery was breathtaking and the spaces inside and out were so welcoming and homey. Our kids didn’t want to leave! The owners were awesome to work with and responsive if anything came up. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed boating, fishing, biking, hiking, and a day in Durango.
10.0 / 10.0
A very nice property with abundant indoor and outdoor space, in a really beautiful setting in a mountain valley northeast of Durango. Only a mile or two to the edge of the Weminuche wilderness, very fine day hiking or backpacking. Good lake access as well on Vallecitos Reservoir for fishing or canoeing. Good mountain biking nearby as well, and restaurant, bar, shopping amenities only a couple miles away if needed. Owners were very communicative and went out of their way to make the stay work for us. House itself was spacious and well-equipped, very comfortable—top of line vacation rental.
Some neighbors were very friendly, others pretty standoffish. But overall just an excellent location & property.
Highly recommended.
6.0 / 10.0
Kent was easy to communicate with and referred us to the beautiful Vallecito Community Center for my son's rehearsal dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the area with the ability for multiple families to stay together. The online pictures sold us on the property with 2 bathrooms being the only disadvantage.
The property was beautiful on the outside but disappointing on the interior. We had elderly guests who were not able to maneuver the stairs alone. The stairs from the driveway to the mud room do not have railings, the floors were very uneven and sloped as though tile was placed directly on ground. With the lack of proper lighting and railings, the main level stairs to the den and dining room were a hazard. My elderly father fell down the stairs within 5 minutes of arriving. The electrical is unreliable. Oxygen concentrators and blow driers would only work in certain outlets. The ceilings are very peaked and beds arranged in such a way that you have to duck to get from one side of the bed from the other, needless to say, we hit our heads multiple times.
The home was very dirty. We were the first guests of the season and were assured that the house was cleaned within 4 days of our arrival. The floors had debris throughout. Cob webs were evident throughout the home in just about every corner and in the sinks.
Upon leaving, we were accused of removing 2 blankets from the home and assured that our deposit would cover the replacement cost. We never saw such blankets.
10.0 / 10.0
we spent four days in this wonderful home North of Vallecito including a family Thanksgiving. This is a great home for family and friends around the dinner table or in the living room around the fireplace.
10.0 / 10.0
The pictures do not do it justus. The area is so quiet and surrounded with beautiful trees. The house had everything you could need and so much space. We had 7 adults there and never got in each other’s way. I would recommend this place and I already have.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kent and Anita’s home. They are wonderful hosts with impeccable communication. Their home is amazing. Very spacious, well equipped, and even the cupboards are labeled. The area is gorgeous and we loved watching the deer feed in the yard in the morning. Thank you for sharing your home.
10.0 / 10.0
House was as listed, excellent stay. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and wonderful deck. Saw lots of deer in yard!! Would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing time
10.0 / 10.0
My family enjoyed the entire valley & home.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful home!
We had a great time. Those of us who are dependent on air conditioning did suffer with the heat. Possibly ceiling fans upstairs and main level would be great!
8.0 / 10.0
Stay was good
Great location of you're wanting to relax and do a lot of fishing.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful cabin!!
The cabin is a very special place for my family to gather for Christmas, this was the fifth Christmas we have spent there. The Chambers are the perfect hosts, they also go out of there way to make sure everything is perfect for us, Kay is also fantastic when we need something she is always on top of it. Great place to stay and my family always looks forward to going, they range from ages 50 to 1 and the younger ones seem to remember all the memories we make there.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family getaway
Thank you for letting us have a wonderful family vacation in your beautiful home we loved every second of it, our family of 9 had a fantastic time. The setting was very peaceful and relaxing it was a great getaway from the city we will definitely be planning another trip if you will have us there. As for your manager she was a great help and very welcoming we appreciate everything she did for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful and Peaceful Stay
My Family and myself enjoyed the stay. We couldn’t of asked for anything better. The location was perfect! Very peaceful and perfect for family gatherings. The communication with the owner and management was the best! Definitely recommending to family and friends!
10.0 / 10.0
A nice quiet get-a-way
The house was perfect for a relaxing place to stay while visiting in Bayfield, Colorado. It was warm, inviting, current and clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice, clean property.
Nothing bad to say. Had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Blessed
Great place to relax / lots of room to get off by your self and have some time with God / we all really enjoyed the cabin / we will be back
10.0 / 10.0
very nice house house, very open, great place
as described; plenty of room for a big family very open downstairs with multiple family room
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home near Vallecito Lake
This house met all of the needs of our family for 4nights. It was a beautiful home, and nice to be in the higher elevation of Vallecito Lake than in Durango because the nights were a lot cooler. Would stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, very nice house
Great location, nice size house, nice deck.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cabin!
Enjoyed our cabin!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location. Very lively home
We stayed there with our family. It was a lovely quiet location. Easy checkin and out.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family home!
This was a fantastic place for our family to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, comfortable home. Great hosts and caretake!
This wasn’t our first visit and we’ve always had a wonderful visit in this beautiful home equipped with anything you might need. Our experiences with owners and caretaker were exceptional! Thank you and see you again!
10.0 / 10.0
We will be back!
The house is beautiful. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Beautifully decorated with comfortable furniture. Ample space. Amazing porch. Perfect distance to the lake. We didn’t want to leave and are all planning on booking again as soon as possible. I don’t see how anyone could be disappointed in their stay at this property. Ken stayed in communication with me from the time I booked and answered all of my questions quickly! I can’t say enough good about this house!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful beyond words
There are no words to accurately describe this home or the owners, Kent and Anita. Both are very diligent and responsive to inquiries. Tucked in the middle of Bayfield and Durango, this cabin retreat is IT! Whether the Mountain View from the master bedroom each morning, the cozy den and fireplace, the grandeur of the home, or the absolute joy of just doing nothing, the pictures online do no justice of the awesome “gift” you will receive as you arrive and stay at the Serenity cabin. Our family loved finding faith based decor all around the home. Surrounded by God’s creation and majesty outdoors, a verse or reminder of the Lord God could be found inside just as well. This home is well taken are of. Anything you could need, Kent and Anita have thought it out. From games for family and kiddos, fireside movie nights, (as we did), wanting privacy, or enjoying being away and unplugging from reality: this cabin provides that. You can’t go wrong with this one!! Enjoy.
10.0 / 10.0
Colorado in October is great
We enjoyed every moment of our time here. The house is great! We loved the back porch, the easy walking in the neighborhood, the proximity to hikes.... We are extremely grateful for the peaceful time we had here. Colorado in October is almost too good to be true. The bright sunshine and the yellow aspen made everything beautiful!
5.0 / 10.0
The home was better in person, well stocked with an Amazing kitchen that helped with 9 of us to stay in a budget and not drive to eat. Nearby hiking was great as well as walks in the neighborhood. Back porch was perfect for family to gather. Home was beautiful, thank you for sharing it!!Lisa and Jim Mascarello & family
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing stay
Fantastic house! Perfect for our family getaway. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Place to Stay....Serenity!
The home was better in person, well stocked with an Amazing kitchen that helped with 9 of us to stay in a budget and not drive to eat. Nearby hiking was great as well as walks in the neighborhood. Back porch was perfect for family to gather. Home was beautiful, thank you for sharing it!!
Lisa and Jim Mascarello & family
10.0 / 10.0
Even better than the pictures!
We had such a fabulous vacation and some of it was because the house was so perfect for our family. The porch is to die for! Thanks to Kay and Kent for helping us out when we didn't get home with all our stuff!
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 £218 per night. This rental is £54 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaceful Nostalgic Mountain Home Memories in the beautiful Vallecito Valley!. 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 Peaceful Nostalgic Mountain Home Memories in the beautiful Vallecito Valley! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Peaceful Nostalgic Mountain Home Memories in the beautiful Vallecito Valley!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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