A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Dolores River
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 26
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Balcony
Explore the area
Dolores, CO
Dolores River
Place, Dolores River
1 min walk
McPhee Lake
Place, McPhee Lake
32 min drive
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
57 min drive
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
55 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 26)
basement
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
the bear room
1 Queen Bed
the cowboy room
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
the Elk room
1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
The fish room
1 Queen Bed
the Hummingbird room
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
the moose room
1 King Bed
wolf den
+1
5 Twin Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded mountain retreat
Aspen View Lodge offers the perfect mountain getaway. Your Colorado retreat begins at this 8 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental home in an adventure lover’s paradise - the Dolores River Valley. With 4,500 square feet of living space, this home base is perfect for group retreats and events, or just to escape with friends and family. Situated on nearly 8 acres bordering the San Juan National Forest, this is an ideal base camp to explore the Southwest. Located minutes from hiking, ATVing, 4x4 trails, biking, fishing, and hunting, this place has it all! Nearby Cortez and Telluride! Just across the road from the Dolores River! Ideal for family reunions and weddings. The arch and benches shown in the pictures is a beautiful area to hold a ceremony. We do have an additional fee to hold an event on our property. Our lodge can sleep 26. We are centrally located between Cortez and Telluride offering a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, National Parks and skiing. Only 20 minutes from McPhee Reservoir, one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado!
Though easily accessible from Highway 145, this cabin is nestled in the woods and has a very private feel. Imagine exploring thousands of acres of national forest directly from the property, filled with pine, oak, spruce, aspen and abounding with wildlife. Watch the Dolores River wind through the valley. Fish on the river or hike up one of many nearby trails. Take a day trip to Telluride and enjoy the free Gondola in one of Colorado's most pristine alpine mountain towns (40 min away). Take another day trip to some of the best preserved ancient native american ruins in North America at Mesa Verde National Park (45 min away). Or just enjoy the mountain air and relax in a quintessential Colorado setting at the cabin.
Please be prepared, if you are coming in the winter, for snowy and icy road conditions. We have a very long, steep and narrow driveway. Four wheel drive and/or heavy duty chains are required if you are coming in the winter in order to make it up our driveway. If you have at least one four wheel drive vehicle in your group, you can use that as a shuttle and park the rest of your vehicles down below. Thanks for your understanding, we don't want you to get stuck!
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 6 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please don't use guns for sport anywhere around the property. Though it is pretty secluded, there are a few neighbors and the noise is disruptive.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1684432
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 26
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Dolores
Located in Dolores, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dolores River and Louis M. Jones Memorial Park, while Artisans of Mancos and Mancos Opera House are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 57 min drive - 83.1 km
Getting around
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
colubine cottage - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded mountain retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 6 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded mountain retreat?
As of Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded mountain retreat on Oct 1, 2026 start from $817, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded mountain retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded mountain retreat?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secluded mountain retreat located?
This family-friendly Dolores vacation home is located on a river, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dolores River, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Louis M. Jones Memorial Park and Rico Town Hall. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Dolores River Brewery are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This was my family's sixth stay and we'll be back next year again. I can never say enough great things about this place and it just seems to get better and better with convenient additions each time. It's always very comfortable and sitting outside at the fire table cannot be beat. SO much room...too much for us, but we wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in Colorado. The host and property manager communicate perfectly and are always willing to answer questions and help when needed. This is definitely a 5-star stay if you love to relax in the mountains after either a day of fishing, or just sitting with a drink and chatting. See you in 2027!
Great house for a winter family getaway in southern Colorado! Lots of bedrooms and kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'd need to cook for a large group. Wifi could be a little faster but added to thge charm and secluded vibe. And 40 minute drive from Telluride is a must!
This was our 4th time at this property for a family reunion and we love, love, love it. We would go back again but our family now exceeds the maximum number of occupants. The scenery is gorgeous with pine trees and quaking aspens. The hummingbirds put on a show and are fun to watch. I used a Merlin bird identifier app and identified 16 different Birds.The kitchen is very well equiped with multiple refrigerators, cooking pans and baking sheets, cooking utinsels and anything you need.We did have a minor issue with the continuous water heating system as it functioned sporatically. Some people got cool showers, some warm and some hot. But the host was very responsive and had someone come to fix it the day we left. We didn't report the issue until late Friday afternoon and the remoteness of the cabin made it impossible to fix until Monday. But they did give us a very generous refund.We have made many lasting memories at this cabin and give it a 5 out of 5 rating. We highly recommend this cabin and the wonderful host.
The property was AMAZING! Beautiful and the perfect cozy cabin get away. Room for everyone and so much fun! Gorgeous views and you have everything you need!!
Anna was a great host! I took my children and grandchildren (23 in all) I wish we had been able to stay a couple days longer to explore.We had a wonderful time! Thank you Anna!
This home is exactly as described and beautiful! It was a perfect space for our family get together. Super great hosts, great communication. We would definitely stay again.
This place was amazing! The house had anything and everything you could want for a family reunion! We only had 9 of us actually show up so we had WAY MORE than enough room. 10/10 would stay again!
Gorgeous area tucked in the mountains, but not far off the main road. Close to Dolores, Cortez and Mesa Verde. Lots of room for a large family gathering. A trip to remember for sure.
This was the perfect place for us to host our wedding. It comfortably fit all of out party members (around 14 people). The wedding site was gorgeous and we had the most perfect wedding. I highly recomend this cabin if you are looking to host a small wedding or a family reunion. Please take their advice for 4wd vehicles seriously because the driveways are steep but so so worth it.The host and owners and quick to respond with any concerns or questions. The cabin has many accommodations for all your needs, as well as plenty of fridge space!
We had a great time at this property. Plenty of room for everyone. Very clean. Close to interesting places to visit. Owner and property manager were great to work with.
Wonderful property, lots of room for our family reunion, great for kids. Owners extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend
Kris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
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About the host
Hosted by Tyler and Amelia Pearce
We have lived in Colorado Springs since 2012 and are raising our 6 children in the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain area. As of 2019, our children range from 15 years old to 1 year old. Neither of us are native to Colorado, my wife is from Minnesota and I hail from Arizona. We are thrilled to be able to settle in Colorado, and call it home.
Why they chose this property
We love the beautiful, private setting. You truly feel that you have the mountains to yourselves when staying at this property. Southwest Colorado is a perfect place for our family cabin because it is centrally located as a gathering place for our extended family in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. We purchased this property because it would be a getaway large enough to accommodate our family in the future as our children grow and start families of their own. The San Juan Mountains are our favorite mountain range in Colorado. We love the isolation and beauty of the San Juans, and the close accessibility to all the amazing variety that the West has to offer. Towering mountain peaks (Telluride, Lizard Head Pass), canyons (Moab), ancient native American ruins (Mesa Verde), breathtaking rivers (Dolores), skiing and countless festivals (Telluride, Durango) are all a short drive away, and you can enjoy it all far from the chaos of the front range and other major cities.
Languages:
English, French, Russian
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