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Secluded mountain retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
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Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, Dolores River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪59 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 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

the Elk room

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

The fish room

1 Queen Bed

the Hummingbird room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

the moose room

1 King Bed

wolf den

+1
5 Single 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!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this holiday 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 Pioneer Museum and Artisans of Mancos are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • Dolores River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dolores River Brewery - 34 min drive - 46.5 km
  • McPhee Lake - 34 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 56 min drive - 81.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 58 min drive - 82.7 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 is parking at Secluded mountain retreat?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain retreat located?

This family-friendly Dolores holiday 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 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paige b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and a great space. Perfect for a bigger group to stay together. However did have some little mouse friends join us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone loved staying here! Beautiful home and property. A lovely area for a serene wedding. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed and more the only issue was the carbon monoxide detector going off and the property manager answered right away at 330am (the battery was just low)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Family time

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Our Favorite Home Away From Home

This was our 5th year staying as a group of family and friends and again will not be our last. The place continues to be so inviting, clean, and comfortable and has the most relaxing views that I look forward to every year. We have more than enough space to spread out, and to gather by the fire table each evening on the deck. The house has everything anyone could need and especially in the kitchen to make great large meals. And we can never say enough about Anna the Property Manager. She is always so helpful when needed and we can always count on her being a text away to answer any questions. We are already booked for 2026 and will be counting down the days!
Hummingbirds are in abundance out of the dining window and on the deck (pro tip: don't wear red if sitting outside)
Great hiking around the property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The scenery was beautiful, the property had lots to offer and we truly enjoyed our family reunion at this wonderful home in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family reunion site

This was a great place to spend our family reunion! We all had a great time and the owners were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mixi R.

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

Great

Had an amazing stay, the house was an absolute dream loved it
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mountain Wedding of Our Dreams

Beautiful property for a small destination wedding! Everything we needed for the kitchen and overnight guests was stocked (even outdoor chairs and games). Booked in the fall and got golden aspens and sunshine! So thankful we found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Beautiful getaway

This house is beautiful! A little difficult to get to in the winter with a big van but well worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Great Home for a Family Reunion

This was a wonderful location for our family reunion. The accommodations were comfortable for everyone from Grandma and Grandpa, to the teenagers, down to the 1 year old baby. We loved the various living spaces for people to spread out. The acreage surrounding the house is gorgeous! This was exactly what we wanted, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Amazing property

We were all so impressed with the house and property. It was fully stocked with everything and absolutely beautiful. The house felt very spacious. We had 25 adults and it didn’t even feel like it! The fire pit outside is great and the fire on the patio is amazing also!! We can’t wait to stay here again for family reunions. I would say the only thing the house is missing is a hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

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

Great site for family reunion

We had a fantastic stay overall. The upstairs was a little hot the first evening, but the weather cooled off for the remainder of our time and we had a blast. The cabin fit our lat large family well and we enjoyed our stay. The pool cues were not very good, but everything else was great! We had plenty of room to set up yard games, enjoyed roasting hot dogs ands s'more's in the fire pit. Loved watching deer wander through the area and hummingbirds snack outside the windows. It was a great family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great Wedding Location!

For folks looking for an intimate wedding experience this location is great. We slept ~25ish people and had multiple beds to spare. The wedding site does require driving for elderly guests. The road up is a little dusty so it's ideal to drive up, but multiple folks walked up so it's doable if people aren't super concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Wedding in the mountains

We rented this cabin for our small mid-April wedding made up of 16 people total and the space was perfect. We had plenty of rooms and the cabin is so big that it never felt crowded, even after caterers and photographers showed up. Everything was exactly as described and more. Anna went above and beyond to ensure that we were updated on the local weather conditions so we could plan for the ceremony. Because of the muddy conditions, we weren't able to use the ceremony site, instead we married in front of the fire pit in the backyard and it was gorgeous. Due to the location, we were worried that it would be difficult for everyone to find, but with Anna's detailed pictures it was easy to find; no one had any issue. This cabin made our dream wedding come to fruition. We highly recommend the space!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shekema M.

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

Wedding weekend celebration

Beautiful property with lots to do in the surrounding area. We were up here for our wedding! Bad weather and unforeseen circumstances resulted in us having to pivot our plans for a ceremony at the ceremony site, but the location has plenty of options for backup plans for a ceremony. We ended up doing the ceremony on the porch near the gas fire pit and it worked out amazing! During our stay there was an emergency fire resulting in down power lines. As a result we had no power for a day, but the house is more than equipped for this. The property manager was very responsive and let us know where all the back up water and flashlights were. Each floor also had a fireplace and the house is equipped with more than enough firewood. Despite the unforeseen complications due to Mother Nature our group had a great time! Would definitely come back to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jerrica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful, secluded property

We stayed here for a week in August during a family reunion. We had 27 people including 15 children. It was spacious and comfortable enough for all of us, it had plenty of room for all our food (3 refrigerators), and we really enjoyed being here.The weather felt nice enough to be outside, and it was quiet and secluded. There are neighbors but you don’t really hear or see them. We enjoyed watching the deer, hummingbirds, and chipmunks that show up around the property. There is even a small tree house in the woods where the kids enjoyed playing. If you plan to come with small children, be advised: The pictures are a little deceiving; the area is not as flat as the pictures make it look. There are steep drop offs and the house is on a hill. You pretty much have to supervise the children the whole time they are outside. Also, maybe it was in the listing, but if not, there is no air conditioner. The temperature is much lower in the mountains so it was cold at night and in the early mornings. But the afternoons can get pretty warm. It wasn’t unbearable, but outside was sometimes cooler than inside.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Most magical wedding cabin ever!!

My now husband and I chose this cabin for our intimate wedding with our immediate family and closest friends, and could not be more happy with our stay!! We had 22 people staying in the cabin for 5 days, and had 38 total at the wedding, and there was plenty of room for everyone! The ceremony site was out of this world with colors and completely stunning - it even rained a day or two before the wedding day and was perfectly fine getting up there luckily! We took three cars back and forth to get everyone up to the ceremony site on wedding day. The house is STOCKED with more than we thought - toilet paper, towels to shower with, so much coffee! etc., and had tons to use in the kitchen as well. The wifi was good enough to receive text messages, but phone calls were pretty spotty. For a wedding weekend, we were totally okay with that - but a work trip probably would be tough! The only "downfall" if you want to call it that, is the night of the wedding the septic tank over filled and we had to call the property manager to take care of it. They came out super quick even being late at night, and completely fixed the problem along with cleaning the basement for us! Outstanding service and we're so grateful this didn't interrupt our wedding fun! We highly recommend this cabin for your intimate wedding or just a family fun weekend! So much to explore and just amazing views in the backyard, we are so happy with everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

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

One Lodge to Rule Them All

Location offered the seclusion we were looking for. We had a big crew and the rooms worked well to accommodate all the families and the age ranges. The water for the facility is supplied by spring that slowly keeps the 3k gallon tanks filled. We never had an issue with supply although we were mindful and creative with how we consumed water. The only thing that didn't work the best was the kitchen faucet. We think some mineral deposit hindered the flow which made for a slow dish washing experience. The manager did offer to send the maintenance man to look at it but we declined as it did not concern us enough to bother the maintenance man to come when it could be addressed later. Anna, the property manager, was clear on communication and prompt when we had a question. Some of our party thought that the listing could have been more detailed about the contents of the kitchen in terms of pots and pans. The lodge was well stocked with toilet paper and towels. Plenty of fridge and freezer space. There are two fridges/freezers down below on the lowest level ( plus a whole 'nother kitchen ). The kids enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. The owners provide plenty of wood for both. As the owner will say if you decide to come here, be prepared for the driveway. I liked it. Most of us had 2x4 vehicles and we made it just fine but we had favorable weather conditions during our stay. Basically a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home accommodated our wedding party and family nicely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

philip s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tyler and Amelia Pearce

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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.

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