Relaxing stay, fabulous views & animal life!

Guest: Paul & Donna (Washington, KS)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

We had a very relaxing stay with plenty of space, comfortable atmosphere and lots of beautiful scenery. The various mountain views were wonderful to see as the light changed their looks throughout the day. Every evening we were blessed to see herds of elk roaming the fields across the road from the cabin and just a little way down the raod. The local trail walks were easy enough for various ages and health issues to enjoy nature. The sights were quite exciting, including the bear tracks (adult bear & cub prints) that we saw coming back from Opal lake. The morning we left to go home, we even saw a bear in the middle of the road, only about a mile from where we stayed (VERY EXCITING!) The activities and resturants available in town nearby gave a nice variety of things to see and do. This was a very nice place to stay and we would enjoy doing it again. The cabin is clean and well maintained. You can easily customize your visit to fit your families interests and everyone will have an enjoyable & relaxing time. The scenery once again was fantastic.

Owner response:It's great that your family enjoyed the cabin, the area, and the abundant wildlife. It truly is a very special place!! I look forward to hearing from you the next time you decide to travel to Pagosa Springs! Thank you for choosing this cabin for your vacation! Lisa

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Cozy Cabin with Beautiful Views

Guest: Charmaine P.
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

My family and i are from Santa Fe, NM and we have beautiful mountains but when we drove up to this cabin, it was breathtaking! We stepped out into the balcony and coulndt believe how gorgeous and green and amazing the views are from the cabin. We will definately come again and tell our friends! Thank you!!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Spacious, secluded cabin in stunning surroundings!!

Guest: WacTravel (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

Our group was on a skiing trip over New Year - and we really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We were very impressed with the overall size, number of beds, games room, cleanliness, all the kitchen equipment etc. I see there have been complaints about the road - but it is a VERY scenic road with beautiful views and we found it to be very smooth (but it had snowed and been ploughed). It takes a little longer to reach from Wolf Creek (about an hour) but this is the small price you pay to be in such pristine, beautiful surroundings. Due to the subzero temperatures (negative 21) which were quite exceptional - we had a few problems with cars breaking down and sliding, and pipes freezing, but our host Lisa was incredible and managed to sort out all of our problems very quickly and efficiently despite it being a holiday weekend. Who needs a hotel concierge when you have a host on call to help out if necessary? I would definitely recommend this cabin at any time of year, we look forward to returning sometime soon!

Owner response:Thank you for choosing our cabin for your getaway and for the great review! Yes, I wish I could control the weather because it was definitely unseasonably cold why you were here. I'm glad that things worked out for you and that you had a great trip, regardless of the weather! Yes, it is about one hour to the ski resort from the cabin, as opposed to about 35 minutes from downtown Pagosa. I agree, the scenic drive and the beauty of the cabin setting makes it all worthwhile. Please let me know when you again wish to travel to Pagosa, as we offer great discounts to return travelers. Sincerely, Lisa

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great cabin

Guest: Steve G. (Brock,Tx)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

We realy did enjoy the cabin. We stayed a week in November and the weather was just too good for elk hunting. We have been coming to the area for 33 years and have tried other places and camped out for many years but this was the best! Everything at the cabin was just as Lisa and the websight had described it and will be back as long as they continue renting it. GREAT PLACE !! Thanks Steve Gist

Owner response:Hello, and thank you for taking the time to write about your stay! The elk that I have seen in the Blanco Basin area this month have been happily grazing on private ranches! It's amazing (and frustrating) how they seem to know where they are safe. I hope to see you again next year (and that you will leave with a successful hunt)! Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Lisa

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

WOW!

Guest: Billy (Albuquerque)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

WOW! wonderful vacationing home, We had a awsome time hiking & fishing. Futhermor we enjoyed sitting out on the deck having a great veiw of the mountains and the fresh air to breath. Thanks for making this home avalible for us. We would highly recomend this cabin to anyone, Thanks. highest regards; Fitzgeralds

Owner response:Hi, and thank you for your review! I'm glad you had a great time and enjoyed the beauty and the feel of getting away from it all. If you return, I will offer more recommendations to you on "things to see and do" near the cabin. This truly is one of a kind . . . Thanks again! Lisa

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

GREAT VACATION

Guest: Billy (Albuquerque)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

We enjoyed out stay at your property so much that we would like to do it again in the near future. The description was right on, we found everything clean,well maintained. The rooms were large and we really enjoyed the kitchen and living room layout. We hiked to the top of Echo lake fished the river and Opal Resevoir - all within 10 miles of our stay. Thanks again Bill

Owner response:Hello, I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Keep in mind that I offer discounts and/or "Free Nights" for repeat travelers. The aspen leaves will be changing colors soon - a very special time to enjoy the cabin and the surrounding beauty. Lisa

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Not a good place to stay, picture very deceiving

Guest: Lois (Surprise, Az USA)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

The cabin looked ok, BUT, the dirt road in was 10 1/2 miles of rough bone jarring dirt, the cabin had 20 bags of trash in the basement from the last tenents, there were mice in the house, the water had a yellow color and stunk like sulfur, bathrooms need updating, the house was dirty, couldn't use the kitchen until I cleaned, oven was filthy, grill outside filthy, hole in the deck. We rented for a month, stayed 2 nights and got out of there. Lisa did give us a refund. Found a condo on one floor, allowed pets and was beautiful for $50 a night through a property mangement in Pagoso Springs.

Owner response:Hello, and I'm sorry that you feel that this home did not meet your expectations. I feel that I have done a good job of describing where the property is located and the road to it. I assume you had read the other numerous reviews from travelers before you booked this home who gave it 5 star ratings. Those travelers loved that it was not in a neighborhood with street lights and sidewalks. We pride ourselves on it's unique location, beauty, and allowing travelers to "get away from all the every day city life". The website states that it is "Rural" and "Mountains". Also, in the Rental Agreement that you signed, it states "we do not refund due to road conditions", and that "all roads leading to the cabin are maintained by Archuleta County and have year round access". The driving directions also told you that it is 10.6 miles on a gravel road. There is nothing false or misleading about the pictures or anything stated on the website or in the documents that you signed. The website contains exact pictures of how the cabin looks today. Because I am serious about the traveler's experience, I did refund you, in full, for the nights you were not there, (even though the Rental Agreement clearly states that "cancelation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent or deposits"). As to the trash, the trash pickup (private) for the cabin had not occurred at the time the travelers checked in, but was scheduled soon afterward. It was located downstairs in the basement, far from the living quarters of the home. The small hole in one board of the deck (about 3 inches round) has been repaired (it had happened just a few days prior to your "check in"). Regarding the cleanliness of the home, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but the professional cleaning service that we use has been in business in Pagosa for over 20 years, and we have had the same cleaning woman within the company for over 3 years. I personally inspected the home prior to your "check in" (as I always do), and the home was immaculate (again, our other Reviews have stated the cleanliness of the home). Finally, yes, there are critters around the cabin and the surrounding National Forest: deer, elk, wild turkey, chipmunks, squirrels . . . and sometimes a field mouse. Occasionally, a field mouse gets in the cabin. That is all part of the "out in the country" charm of living in a rural area with the National Forest out your back door. Sincerely, Lisa

Recommended for:

Wilderness Paradise

Guest: RidingRed Monster (Royse City, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

We loved all of the wildlife seen in the area, we got to see elk, deer, coyotes, a bear and came across a mountain lion on the trails. We felt completely safe at all times. The cabin was equipped with everything except enough fans could have used 3 more. We rode atv's and a UTV on the trails for 4 days and would recommend taking a saw just in case you come across a tree that has fallen on the trail. We had a great time and highly recommend this place. It is 10.5 miles off of the main road and takes about 20 -25 minutes to get to the main road. Town is only about 10 more minutes up the road. If you love nature and piece and quite you will also fall in LOVE WITH THIS PLACE.

Owner response:It's great that you spent so much time exploring while you were vacationing, and I'm glad that you had the opportunity to see so much wildlife! Please come back again, soon!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Pagosa Springs Cabin

Guest: Tom (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Our family of 6 plus a baby stayed here for five nights in June 2010. It provided a comfortable hub from which we drove to Pagosa Springs, nearby hikes, and waterfalls. We enjoyed the spectacular view off the porch and the nightly sighting of many elk in the field nearby. The Opal Lake hike (very near the cabin) was beautiful. Lisa, our contact person, was helpful and communicative of details and questions we had. It was a property that worked well for our needs and budget.

Owner response:Thank you for choosing this cabin for your vacation, and I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay! Although you had traveled far to get to Pagosa, I hope that you will consider a visit here again! Sincerely, Lisa

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Great for the family.

Guest: ray (Harlingen Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

We really enjoyed our trip to Pagosa Springs and our stay at your cabin. We hope to make it at least an annual visit for our family. My wife and I enjoyed sitting on the deck every morning to have our coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery. A great place to relax and unwind. We hiked at nearby Opal Lake, rode horses and did some rafting in Pagosa Springs. The kids really enjoyed it even though their cell phones had limited reception...great. We will be back.

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to write about your stay. I'm sure it is helpful to future vacation travelers, and it is good feedback for me, too. Relaxation is one thing that you can definitely plan on doing at the cabin. . . it cannot be helped. Please keep me in mind for your annual trips to Pagosa - we would love to have you stay with us again! Sincerely, Lisa

Recommended for:Families with young children.