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La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical

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Exterior
Double/Full Sized Bed and Recliner in Main Room
Bunk Beds in Main Room
Main room - one full bed and one bunk bed (two twins)
Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, dishes, coffee maker, and more

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Mancos, CO
  • Place, Mancos Opera House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mancos Wayside Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Artisans of Mancos
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical

BUNKHOUSE/CABIN: This little cabin is perfect for a couple or small close knit family. It was originally a one room log structure build in 1989 for the owners of the main cabin for sleeping quarters for grand kids and other visitors. In 2015 my Dad refinished it inside and out and added a bathroom, kitchenette and covered deck. It is uniquely handcrafted, comfortable, cozy and cute as a bugs ear. Although, it is close to the main cabin, the separate parking, entry, deck and grill are positioned in an effort to achieve privacy even when the main cabin is occupied. The main room has a full sized bed with new mattress, twin bunk beds and a living area. The kitchenette has granite counter top with drop in cook-top and compact oven. Every bit of space is utilized to provide the well equipped cooking utensils and food storage for those who enjoy good home cooked meals. The patio table and chairs on the outside deck offer a great place to dine. The bathroom (toilet and shower) is new and well appointed.

LOCATION/SETTING: This property lies in the foothills of the La Plata Mountain Range just 5 miles of paved country road from Mancos, Colorado. It sets on 3 acres of pine, juniper and gambel's oak trees. At an elevation of 7820 feet the summer evenings are generally cool and daytime temperatures are mild. The mesa top of Mesa Verde NP marks the horizon of the evening sunsets. A 30 minute drives gets you to historic downtown Durango. This proximity offers scenic beauty and too many outdoor activities and attractions to list. Take some time to relax on the deck and enjoy the resident birds, deer and maybe even a sighting of fox, bobcat or coyote.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mancos

Located in Mancos, this cabin is in a rural area. Artisans of Mancos and Mancos Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Historic Tram Park. Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mancos, CO

What's nearby

  • Mancos Opera House - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mancos Wayside Park - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Artisans of Mancos - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mancos Public Library - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 20 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mancos Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moondog Cafe & Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪M Bar + Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fenceline Cider - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical on Apr 1, 2026 start from $143, 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 La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Plata Mountains Bunkhouse - Cozy/Comfortable/Economical located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mancos Wayside Park, Artisans of Mancos, and Mancos Public Library. Mancos Opera House and Mancos Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. It was well furnished for 1-3 persons; was clean; very quiet; with beautiful mountain views in a forest setting. Would definitely stay again when visiting kids and grandkids in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Sweet cabin

Chelsea was easy to communicate with and the cabin, although small was perfect for the 2 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaleen B.

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

Inexpensive Retreat

This is a great inexpensive retreat to just get away. Small and cozy but they have made great use of the space and has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emelia S.

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

Perfect little cabin in the woods

My kids and I loved our stay at this cute little cabin! It was the perfect home base for our adventures in Mesa Verde and Durango. The host was so kind and helpful (especially when there was an unexpected snowstorm and my vehicle got stuck!). The cabin was clean and in good repair. It was close enough to grocery stores and gas stations, but far enough we got the secluded camping vibes we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Quiet, cozy, clean & comfortable

We loved this place! My wife and I stayed here for a short getaway from Denver. It's in a great location with just a walk up the road to the national forest, 10 minutes from Mesa Verde NP, and 30 minutes to Durango. We saw several deer and elk roaming the neighborhood. The cabin is very well taken care of, and the owner is super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

marcos q.

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

Wonderful cabin

Wonderful cabin, excellent communication with host & accurate description of property. I'd strongly recommend future guests to bring fans, cabin does not cool well or have proper air flow without access to back door. Keeping all windows/door open helps but not sufficient during current heat wave. We look forward to our next visit & strongly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Adorable

Just the cutest place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H., Duluth

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

Great stay Again!

This place is just a gem! Thanks for sharing and we’ll see you next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sesario Q.

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

Awsome stay

We loved our stay here it was wonderful, owner would always answer our calls or texts and help with any questions we had. We highly recommend the stay here. We are coming back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Just what we needed

Met our expectations. Chelsea was so responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

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

Excellent

everything was excellent, nice place, friendliness of the owner, if I go back to that place to vacation I would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barclay N., The Woodlands

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

First time in Colorado

Overall amazing experience. Durango, Silverton, Mancos, Mesa Verde. Perfect location. Great amenities. Thank you for the jump start (dead battery) on the way out!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H., Duluth

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

Perfect Mountain Cabin

We absolutely love this little cabin!! Great location, great owners. Close to all sorts of fun recreation. Even just sitting on the deck watching the sun go down was amazing. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

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

Wonderful cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We could cook anything in the compact little kitchen and the grill. We spend most days exploring the area (nearby mountains and streams and Mesa Verde), and a some time just relaxing on the porch! We picked a week that was ...well...hot but the host was very attentive and brought an extra fan by. I hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Delightful Mountain Get-Away

Cain and property were as advertised. So cute! and had everything we needed for a week. Great base location for fantastic day trips enjoying nature! We kayaked at 3 different lakes, did scenic drives and the train ride in Durango. Enjoyed looking around downtown Mancos also. Had deer in our yard one morning! Would love to make a return trip to this little cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Fun family retreat

We stayed at this cabin in November and fell in love with it’s cozy and comfortable style! We loved it so much we came back in June to experience it in the summer! This cabin has everything you need for a family getaway- including access to a wooded yard, and close to hiking and biking trails. Chelsea is super kind and responsive with her communication. We hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Loved it

Great place. Nice quiet nature with some amenities. Firewood available and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

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

Mountain Biking & Hiking

Exceeded all expectations! Quant cozy rustic get away log cabin in the heart of amazing wilderness hiking biking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beyer B., College Station

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

Great peaceful getaway!

Quiet, rustic, peaceful setting. Perfect for stargazing and reconnecting with nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Audri C.

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

Lovely Little Getaway

Nestled above the town of Mancos, this little cabin has everything my little family needed for a weekend getaway from the stress of the city. Clean, well stocked(love the attention to detail!) and ridiculously cute, I could spend every weekend in that cabin! At first I was hesitant to book at a place that seemed so far away from everything, but there's actually SO much to do nearby. We spent an entire day at Mesa Verde Narional Park even with half the trails and all the buildings still closed off, and finished with a dip in the river at Cottonwood Park near downtown Mancos. We want to return for the cidery that was closed, as well as some time to explore all that nearby Durango has to offer. We didn't have enough time! Chelsea is gem and goes above and beyond! Can't say enough great things about this place!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Wonderful Property

We had such a great weekend at this property. It was just what we were needing. The weather was beautiful and the comfort of the cabin was just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

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

SW Colorado Retreat

The compact and well-equipped cabin/bunkhouse was a perfect home base from which my 89 y.o. dad and I explored the area over a week. We cooked and enjoyed quiet, peaceful mornings and evenings on the deck. I could easily see a couple or young family here. Located a short drive down a paved county road off of US 160 just east of Mancos, it was very convenient for day trips to all major sites in the area - Durango, Silverton, Telluride, Dolores, Cortez, Mesa Verde. We especially enjoyed Canyon of the Ancients Heritage Center near Dolores, Absolute Baking Company and Bomdiggity in artsy Mancos, and Sutcliffe Wines in McElmo Canyon.

10/10 Excellent

PAVEL O.

Great place to spend your vacation

This place is great ! It's very nice, quiet, clean, very well equipped with everything what we needed for our stay. If I will travel though the area in the future, I will love to stay here again. Thank you Rollin for all you help !!! Hope to see you again !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ronnette C., Camarillo CA

Serenity

The cabin was absolutely perfect . I enjoyed not having a television or internet. It was a true getaway. The location was great and not too far from town. In the morning we would see a few deer feeding outside our door. Rollin was a great host. Upon arriving there were a couple of delicious cookies on the table . (how thoughtful!) .We went horseback riding just around the corner. That was so amazing, peaceful and beautiful. We are looking to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh H., Duluth

Peaceful Mountain Cabin

The cabin was beautiful and clean! The location could not have been better. Very close to lots of mountain bike trails and great food in any direction. An absolutely perfect place to unwind after a day of fun. We spent lots of time enjoying the deck. Horseback riding within minutes of the cabin. The owner, Rollin, was great and made sure we had everything we needed. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Chelsea Lunders

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Hi I'm Chelsea. I grew up not far from this cabin. My parents moved to the mountains of Colorado in 1974, and fell in love with all it has to offer. My dad, who was a consume woodworker and geologist, built a beautiful home here. He and my Mom treated the land with care and taught my brother and I all about skiing, hiking, gardening, raising animals and much, much more. After moving away for some time, I felt the urge to return home and I'm so thrilled to have such a beautiful community to return to. I now work as a medical anthropologist for Hospice, run my own wellness practice, volunteer with the Mancos Creative District, and care for the land that my parents so lovingly cultivated, including the cabins.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the cabin in fall 2010 from our friend George and his family who used it as a vacation getaway. George and his wife Margaret built this log cabin at the same time we created our home so we had a lot in common and enjoyed seeing them when they or their family members came to get away from it all. Since buying the cabin we have been working hard and having fun getting it ready to be a vacation rental. Much refinishing and insulating to make it winter worthy. In 2015 we remodeled the one room bunkhouse and added a bathroom, kitchenette, and deck, turning it into a compact uniquely crafted 2nd cabin. We live just a short walk away and enjoy offering this comfortable vacation property for your next getaway into nature. We are located in beautiful Echo Basin by the entrance of the San Juan National Forest with the Echo Basin Loop Drive. We are a five-mile drive from Mancos, Colorado with nearby Mesa Verde National Park, Ute Mountain Tribal Park and so many other exciting and interesting destinations.

What makes this property unique

We love to relax on the shaded porch with a cool drink while watching the deer, listening to the birdsong and watching a gorgeous sunset. In the fall the aspen and Gambel oak trees in the area afford an amazing color show. Whether you are in the area for outdoor sports activities, sightseeing or just relaxing, the cabin is a great place to stay.

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