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Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest

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Large juniper, spruce and pine trees abound.
Large front porch with swing, 4-person outside dining space and wooden bench.
Front porch swing and dining area
Overlooking the cabin and waterfall along the Rito Blanco
Dining view off front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62068 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Pagosa Springs, CO
  • Place, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft East and West Sides

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest

Welcome to the Spruce Moose Lodge, your year-around mountain getaway in gorgeous Pagosa Springs. This rustic Colorado cabin is nestled on five secluded acres with easy access to the highway and conveniently close to town. Whether looking for a family retreat, a place to call home while enjoying Wolf Creek Ski slopes or a jumping off place for hiking, hunting, and fishing in the San Juan National Forest, Spruce Moose is your home away from home. Relax to the soothing sounds of Rito Blanco Creek running through the property. Recoup on the covered decks feeling the cool mountain air while taking in views of majestic Square Top Mountain along the Continental Divide. Enjoy the privacy of the backyard perfect for gatherings and cookouts. Surrounded by San Juan National Forest, you have access to nearby trailheads to explore all that Colorado has to offer. The cabin has the master bedroom on the main level and a spacious upstairs loft. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or book now to enjoy this quintessential Colorado lodge today! (Archuleta County STR Permit #035904)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please note there is a river on the property
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please contact if you have any questions on pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Please unplug space heaters
Please pick up pet waste
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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: 15
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Pagosa Springs

Located in Pagosa Springs, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crater Lake Trail and San Juan River, while San Juan Historical Museum and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 7.1 km
  • San Juan River - 10 min drive - 18.5 km
  • San Juan Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Sheep Creek Trail - 12 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 12 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest on May 5, 2026 start from $393, 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 Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce Moose Lodge: creek-front rustic cabin in the San Juan National Forest located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crater Lake Trail, San Juan River, and San Juan Historical Museum. Reservoir Hill Park and Sheep Creek Trail are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to unwind and relax, everything we needed and the cabin was very clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully unique location. Close to town yet private location. Very comfy. Host was very attentive and caring. I highly recommended this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer get away

Great place and great weather
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!!

Awesome place to stay. Just far enough for peace and quiet yet close enough to get to town. Great setting. 👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Winter Vacation Cabin

My family and I stayed 3 nights. The cabin was cozy, warm and all around perfect! The accommodations were wonderful and we loved the pool table! We will definitely be back again maybe to see this beautiful place in the Spring!! I would definitely recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We needed some total down time and this was our perfect escape! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great. Very clean and functional. The owner, William was quite helpful with questions about the property. We would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tensy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cabin

The cabin is described perfectly. Only 10 minutes to town and provides the remote Pagosa experience we were looking for. All of the amenities were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home for the Holidays

We had a wonderful Christmas stay at the cabin in Pagosa Springs. The cozy atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and thoughtful amenities made it a perfect holiday retreat. The cabin's charm truly added magic to our Christmas celebrations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was great - very comfortable and cozy. It rained quite a lot while we were there and that was a treat for us. It was real nice for Will and Tiffany to leave a birthday wish for Vicky. Definitely would recommend and/or stay again if we are headed in the direction of Pagosa Springs
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Everything about our stay was wonderful! The owners were beyond nice to us. We had plenty of room. Very clean! Anything and everything you need for your stay! Will 100% be going back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gentry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 adults and a dog had more than enough room inside and out. Twin porches -- one in front, other in back -- were a highlight, daytime and night. Extra special was the continuous hummingbird visits to the feeder on the front porch. Close and convenient to Pagosa Springs (for dining out and visiting friends) and to the fishing grounds up and down the San Juan River. Hosts/Owners were very responsive and thoughtful. A real pleasure.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin!

We adored this cabin. It's just about 5 miles from town and secluded just enough. Will was very generous and responsive to all inquiries. Honestly, this was the best VRBO experience we've had. There were ample baking dishes and utensils, even spices as it was thanksgiving. They had lotion and tissues readily available which by day 2 we were again so thankful. Excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place

This is our second visit to Moose Lodge and loved it every bit as much as the first time....If you're looking for rustic, secluded and cozy, this is the place for you. We had a minor problem and property manager Chris was prompt to respond and resolve the issue quickly. Had several texts with Will and as always he was so accommodating with every question I had. We love this cabin and plan a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Inconvenience of no cell service. Never could connect to the internet. Our son loved having a fireplace. Every thing else was great
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabins was a perfect fit for our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The spruce moose cabin

First and foremost,,,,, the owners are amazing and went above and beyond for our Christmas stay , we asked if we could put up a small tree we were gonna bring , they went out and put up an amazing tree and small decorations all around , they even put up lights outside !!!!!!!! Check in was a breeze , location was just amazing …… let me say this,as a guy who always forgets something or forgets to pack something, don’t worry !!!!!!! This cabin has everything and then some …… all you literally need to do is pack your clothes , a few small toiletries and GO ….. you want for nothing …… cell service is what you expect in the mountains, spotty but there is a land Line and Wi-Fi ….. I would say families of all ages can and will enjoy this but it seems more for adults ( my opinion) either way , DO NOT SECOND GUESS YOURSELF BOOK IT !!!!! We stayed 6 days there and it was well worth every penny my only regret was having to come back home ! Many many thanks to the owners and the property manager Chris and his son for being so helpful, courteous and just awesome . Summer trip will be booked asap , that’s all I can say !!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in the woods.

The family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If you weren’t in the Christmas spirit, this property would definitely get you there. This property is beautiful inside and out. Clean and well appointed. Would love to visit during the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised!

What a slice of heaven! All the comforts of home, and a taste of the great outdoors! Decorated for the holidays, and perfect hosts. What a blessing!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Rockies trip from Texas

Property was very comfortable and all that was advertised. Beds were comfortable, adequate linens were provided and all appliances worked. The location is convenient to Pagosa Springs, the National Forest and hiking, keeping, etc. checkin directions were clear and complete. Excellent Stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessential Cabin Stay

We love this cabin and the property. Multiple places to walk down to live water, pups got to play in the stream, while we sat and had coffee in the perfect spot. The bed & bedding was really comfortable too!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restorative mountain getaway

My husband, adult son, and I enjoyed three days out of the heat and humidity of Louisiana in this lovely mountain cabin. The setting was quiet, and secluded though still convenient to Pagosa Springs. The cabin was cozy and welcoming and had all the conveniences of home including a very comfortable king bed. The kitchen was particularly well stocked with all necessary cooking supplies and a generous pantry which the hosts provide for their guests' use. Your family won't be sorry if they book a Colorado getaway at Spruce Moose Lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We want to come back!

We absolutely loved this property. The location is perfect and the cabin is just what we were looking for. We had everything we needed! Don't hesitate to stay at this beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, rustic cabin with sounds of water running down the creek on the property.

We loved our stay at Spruce Moose Cabin. We were there for 6 nights. We were on the go everyday but we always looked forward to going home to our cabin. It was very comfortable. I loved the porch swing on the back porch. We enjoyed all the activities available in the area. We rode the Narrow Gauge Train from Durango to Silverton and then rode the bus back for a total different experience. The sights were so beautiful. We also had a 3 hr guided atv tour out of Poncha Springs so we got to drive over Wolf Creek pass to get there and back. The whole day was fun and beautiful. We also did some White Water Rafting out of Durango. Lots of fun! It was always nice to come home to our own "cabin sweet cabin" in the woods. We would definitely like to come back sometime. It was sad leaving.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahhhhh!!!

Loved this property! It was secluded, amazingly well stocked for kitchen and bathroom needs, the owner was quick to respond to even the littlest questions I had, was super, super peaceful, lots of wildlife (including a doe waking up the stream and a bear down the road!), and an easy drive to town and all of our hiking trails. . I encourage all to walk down the stream that runs through the property to a smal falls area. We loved it and so did our dogs! Definitely a do-over - Will, when can we come back?!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by William Flanagan

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Why they chose this property

Spruce Moose Lodge offers a unique experience in the San Juan Mountains. Isolated from neighbors with five acres to explore as a starting place for your Pagosa Springs and southern San Juan adventures!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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