Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table
House in La Plata County, CO
16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Quiet, in-the-woods privacy only begins to describe the setting for this large, family-sized log-styled home in the Vallecito Lake Valley between Durango and Bayfield Colorado. Four bedrooms, plus large sleeping loft puts up to 16 people in beds.
The large living room is filled with light from the huge windows, and the moss rock, pellet stove anchors the room. The open floor plan includes a dining room with seating for ten, a breakfast nook for more dining space and the country kitchen. The enormous sleeping loft, complete with four queen beds, pool table and full bath is open to the living area below. One bath on the upper loft level and two baths on the main, ground level. Streaming TV only with YouTube TV set up for guest use. Outdoor patio dining tables & chairs currently seat 12 people.
BED CONFIGURATION:
Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV
2nd Bedroom - King Bed
3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed
4th Bedroom - Queen Bed
Loft (Large) - 4 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)
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.
During winter storm events 4WD is required.
Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning.
Outdoors, the back patio is large enough for the whole group to enjoy the woods that surround the home, complete with grill and outdoor dining and enough seating to have a grand picnic right at this home. In front of the home, a covered porch with benches and open grassy lawn provide space and fun for the kids without have to leave the grounds. Fisher-people have use of a stainless steel cleaning table and sink well (located in the trees, away from the home) with water supply from a lawn hose hookup.
This is one of the most private, low traffic homes we have experienced in the area. Expect peace-and-quiet and a relaxing escape while staying at this home. Access to the home is via state and county paved roads plus flat, well-maintained gravel roads in a quiet neighborhood. Though the home is surrounded by mountains, it is easy to drive to year round, as the location is in the flat, river valley area.
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles and a boat, snowmobile or horse trailer, so bring your toys to enjoy more of the activities offered by this long-standing, adventure-filled resort lake community.
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!
The large living room is filled with light from the huge windows, and the moss rock, pellet stove anchors the room. The open floor plan includes a dining room with seating for ten, a breakfast nook for more dining space and the country kitchen. The enormous sleeping loft, complete with four queen beds, pool table and full bath is open to the living area below. One bath on the upper loft level and two baths on the main, ground level. Streaming TV only with YouTube TV set up for guest use. Outdoor patio dining tables & chairs currently seat 12 people.
BED CONFIGURATION:
Main Bedroom - King Bed with TV
2nd Bedroom - King Bed
3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed
4th Bedroom - Queen Bed
Loft (Large) - 4 Queen Beds (2nd Floor)
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.
During winter storm events 4WD is required.
Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning.
Outdoors, the back patio is large enough for the whole group to enjoy the woods that surround the home, complete with grill and outdoor dining and enough seating to have a grand picnic right at this home. In front of the home, a covered porch with benches and open grassy lawn provide space and fun for the kids without have to leave the grounds. Fisher-people have use of a stainless steel cleaning table and sink well (located in the trees, away from the home) with water supply from a lawn hose hookup.
This is one of the most private, low traffic homes we have experienced in the area. Expect peace-and-quiet and a relaxing escape while staying at this home. Access to the home is via state and county paved roads plus flat, well-maintained gravel roads in a quiet neighborhood. Though the home is surrounded by mountains, it is easy to drive to year round, as the location is in the flat, river valley area.
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles and a boat, snowmobile or horse trailer, so bring your toys to enjoy more of the activities offered by this long-standing, adventure-filled resort lake community.
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!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
10 of us came for our son's graduation from FLC and enjoyed a home big enough to host us all together, and big enough to each have plenty of space. While the drive to Durango is a bit far (45 minutes) it is beautiful. Would love to come back and stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay. Awesome views. Comfortable for the whole family
4.0 / 5.0
We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately extreme temperatures caused it to be very hot making it uncomfortable in the house during the day and into late evening. It would have been 5 Stars all the way around if we could you or have used the A/C due to the unusually warm weather.
4.0 / 5.0
The house has so much potential! The kitchen can use some additional supplies and organizing. Pack toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, napkins, dish washing liquid. They do supply a SMALL amount.
The house can use a good cleaning, the blinds are dusty and the windows are dirty, but nothing deal breaking.
The property manager was easy to get a hold of and responded quickly, they were willing to accommodate us on our check out day due to unforeseen circumstances.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a wonderful time with family. Our ID family met with our CO family for a high school graduation celebration. The home had great accommodations for all ages. The kids loved the upstairs with so many fun games too. Thank you so much!
2.0 / 5.0
More than 25 house issues around poor or no maintenance and poor cleanliness. Here are just a few examples concerning plumbing, electrical, lack of supplies (supposedly provided per the description):
No access to the front-door from parking due to piled up snow and massive ice blocks on the front porch. I requested clearance of this 5 days before. Maintenance showed up at 4:10 (10-min after check in) as family guests were arriving. We later discovered many lights burned out on the high ceiling, no dish strainer, no dish towels nor cloths, no dishwasher soap, master bathroom faucets were loose we had to fix them, laundry room smelled like cat urine, variable speed did not work on the fans above the fireplace - only supper fast, fan not working and out of socket in upstairs bathroom, the sink plunger in the master bathroom was stuck closed, several blinds are broken or will not open and close properly, pellet stove was filthy. Each time we lighted it took 30 to 45 minutes to ignite, by day three it took 1.5 hours for it to ignite even after clearing some of the barely accessible ash. Dust and dirt everywhere in the house, dirty carpets that I had to vacuum before guests arrived. Nephew found a 1" dead bug on the carpet by the front door. Front porch and sidewalk were strewn with muddy forest debris besides the ice. We had no access to the back patio for barbeques and our planned picnic due to the roof-snow piled 8 feet high, where it was most convenient rather than placed/pushed onto the lawn with a tractor beside the cement slab. Part of the front window view was blocked with 6ft of piled snow from the roof instead placed aside and on the lawn. Of course, for a house with three full-bathrooms for up to 16 guests, does it really make sense to have only one 40 gallon water-heater?
Management refused to remedy any issues before or while we were there. It appeared this house had not been used or cleaned for a year.
I was offered apologies by text and phone and then nothing was done about it. Or I was thanked for informing Management about issues that they would take care of after we leave. What kind of professional service is this when you pay a huge non-refundable cleaning fee for a clean and functioning accommodations that are supposed to be working and ready to move into? Imagine the same happening to you at a motel or other VRBO house?
"I am very sorry to hear about these housekeeping and maintenance is
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property! Our family of 13 really enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our family. We will be planning another stay real soon.
5.0 / 5.0
House was clean, area was beautiful and quiet. Water heater of 40 gallons was small for the size of the house. It was farther from Durango than we expected, around 50 minutes.
5.0 / 5.0
Two families shared this spacious house and even hosted dinners that included some more extended family that live nearby. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with lots of dishes, cooking items, and odds and ends needed for dinners with a crowd. I loved the massive skillet!! The basketball hoop outside and pool table upstairs got lots of use. I would consider renting this cabin again sometime!
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved our stay. Pictures were exactly like the home in person. Will definitely be back!!
Was so easy and dress free renting this property. No issues at all!!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome
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:
From the time we walked in to the house none of us wanted to leave
Thank you all so much for such a great house
Thank you all so much for such a great house
5.0 / 5.0
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:
From the time we walked in to the house none of us wanted to leave Thank you all so much for such a great house 😊
5.0 / 5.0
Great Family Getaway
We had a great time staying at this property. If you want a true winter wonderland, this is the spot. We checked in on Christmas Day and the property had Christmas decorations which was a welcome site! We loved this house and everything that came with it! We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely and spacious!
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:
Wow - more room than we needed! Comfortable and spacious... great for a mountain retreat!!
3.0 / 5.0
Beautiful area but over priced
We needed a house with enough beds to accommodate many family members and some extended family. It definitely didn’t disappoint in that area. We learned that Apple map doesn’t take you to the right place, so be sure to use Google map. After staying there, we unfortunately felt like we overpaid for this place.
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
The house was great for a large family with plenty of beds and space; however it was an hour drive from all the activities in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Covid Thanksgiving
Great place to stay and enjoy the family. Our kids preferred to stay and play at the cabin than go to town. We all had a great time, big place we were 10 and all had plenty of beds to sleep in and have our meals all together. Double garage was perfect for our 2 trucks. Loved it would super recommend it.
4.0 / 5.0
Great place
My family and I had a great time! Great cabin we felt very comfortable and would definitely be back!
4.0 / 5.0
Great Family Retreat
This was a huge home that worked perfectly for our family to be able to get together but still social distance from other people. We had a wonderful time!
5.0 / 5.0
Great family house and layout.
Everything was good minus a little dated and we thought it was a real wood burning fireplace and not just wood pellets so that was misleading.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
We stayed at this rental for almost a week. It was a very nice house and area. We enjoyed the property very much.
4.0 / 5.0
memorial tribute
very nice open floor plan well equipped house. Perfect for a large family. More residential than we thought, close neighbors and lots of dogs. The back patio screen was fixed the day before we left and when we could keep the door open there was better air circulation. We were there the end of June and it was hot & mosquitos galore!
5.0 / 5.0
A True Family Retreat
My wife and I wanted to find a comfortable, spacious place in a beautiful location in the mountains for a retreat. We wanted to settle in and unwind with easy access to the outdoors. We wanted to open the door for our children to join us. This home was the perfect spot.
5.0 / 5.0
Stunningly perfect
We joined another family and all of our kids took friends. We all spent time together in the woods along the river and Under the Stars around the fire pit. It was absolutely perfect. The house was accommodating, well stocked and very clean.
5.0 / 5.0
Very impressive and comfortable home
This home is truly as big as the pictures suggest and is well represented by the photographs. I rented the house to bring my family together for a small family reunion during my daughter's wedding weekend. We had every bedroom and bed occupied and it never seemed crowded. With the open concept there was ample room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. Meal times went smoothly with enough room in the kitchen. All the beds were comfortable and plenty of towels and linens available plus on site washer and dryer. The house was well cared for and clean for a rental property and has easy access to the reservoir, about 5 min away. There was plenty of room for parking in front of the garage, we had 6 cars. It was nice having internet service so we could link our cell phones through Wi-Fi and having cable TV for the little ones. We will look into staying again the next time we stay in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
We all loved the house, very comfortable & lots of space
We loved the house, very comfortable and lots of space, beautiful outdoor views overall a very pleasant & great getaway & perfect family vacation
5.0 / 5.0
Great Home
Very clean. Great layout for our group of 12. Very well stocked with towels, blankets, kitchen supplies.
3.0 / 5.0
Pretty drive!
Very friendly and helpful management that tried to fix the problems of frozen sewer pipes and no internet. The location is really a ways from town, about a 45 minute drive into Durango. The house was nice and spacious enough for our family of 14.
5.0 / 5.0
Vallecito Family Retreat Review
This property is simply OUTSTANDING!! We had 12 adults in the home for a 4-day weekend to celebrate my parent's 60th. The accommodations were awesome - spacious and very comfortable. The great room was so spacious and allowed a number of simultaneous conversations. The north-eastern facing great windows afforded a glorious view of the early morning meteor showers.
The beds were all very comfortable and the pool table in the loft is such a fun touch. The bathrooms were great with plenty of towels and wash cloths to go around. We did all of the cooking and the kitchen performed like a champion. There's a ton of room and every culinary accoutrement that you would need for a great meal.
The location was also great. It was beautiful - surrounded by tall pine trees - and it was perfectly located as a central point for any number of activities - hiking, fishing or just relaxing. We loved this place and we plan on coming again. People could not stop commenting on how great this place is.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice
House was very nice. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Vallecito Lake family vacation!!!
The house was great for large family gatherings, very clean, fresh new linens, comfortable beds, has everything you could ever need in the kitchen, quiet neighborhood, wonderful area for walks and hikes, close to lake activities and close enough to Durango activities--we loved it!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Very roomy and comfortable.
The property managers were very responsive and competent.
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 £229 per night. This rental is £171 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table. 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 Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Vallecito Lake Family Retreat - Large Patio, Yard, Ample Parking, Pool Table?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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