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Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

Direct Lake Access in front of the cabin

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61298 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Mountain view

Explore the area

Bayfield, CO

Place, Vallecito Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Piedra River Hot Springs
Place, Lemon Reservoir
‪28 min drive‬
Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina

Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito is a rustic WATERFRONT cabin located between Durango and Bayfield Colorado within walking distance to marina. Incredible views of the lake!

The rustic, comfortable, relaxed cabin-style home is situated in a rare, waterfront with a few other homes and cabins nearby. It is perched up and provides AMAZING views of Lake Vallecito. There are large multiple decks and a propane grill at the cabin. Our guests can fish, canoe and kayak directly from this home. Inside, there are views from the lake in every room of the house. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a comfortable living/dining area and kitchen.

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Main Bedroom - Double Bed (Main Floor)
* Queen Bed + Twin (2nd Floor)
* Twin Bed (2nd Floor)

LOCATION: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort.

COOLING: Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

NOTE: The fireplace in the Great Room is operational; the fireplace in the bedroom is NOT operational.

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

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

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eagle Park and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. James Ranch and Ute Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

Vallecito Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
Lemon Reservoir - 28 min drive - 21.4 km
Fort Lewis College - 43 min drive - 42.5 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 45 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬8 min drive
‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬12 min drive
‪Virginia's Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Vallecito Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David F.

9 Oct 2025

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

Awesome views. Great place and great host

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

22 Sept 2025

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

Beautiful views. Cabin was a bit hard to locate.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

4 Oct 2025

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

Beautiful view of the lake. Unfortunately, lake Vallecito is one-half dried up due to lack of snow fall. There is only one restaurant in the area unless you drive in to Durango. But, the cabin is lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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8/10 Good

Laura D.

28 Sept 2025

Lovely place

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

15 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was a nice cabin right on the water. They need better directions how to get to the cabin and better signage. There are no stores or restaurants in the vicinity. You have to drive 3 to 4 miles to find a store or restaurant. The cabin was nice with three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Beautiful decks all around the house overlooking the water. It was an enjoyable time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

7 Jun 2025

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

We had a lot of fun, caught a bunch of fish and released them, it was very comfortable and a excellent location, right on the water,We would definitely stay there again, it rained every day 2 or 3 times and at night it would rain, sure was good sleeping weather, every one walking by with there dogs were nice friendly, and stopped and talked I talked to someone that was cleaning the cabin and she was very nice I would recommend staying there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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10/10 Excellent

TheMonsterUH

4 Aug 2025

Great views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental. Great views. Very cozy. The lower level bedroom closet is tucked away behind the door. I accidentally left a couple shirts, was charged $80 for the host to return them....thought that was a little bit ridiculous since cost of shipping was no more than $20-25.

10/10 Excellent

blake h.

3 Aug 2024

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

Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

22 Sept 2023

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

Cute cabin on Lake Vallecito

Cute cabin with amazing views! Loved the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

24 Oct 2024

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

Gorgeous sunset/sunrise

The unit has small rooms but the stay was great. We enjoyed being outside in the beautiful weather. It was a great location since we wereworking in Bayfield. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

21 Aug 2023

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

Overlooking Vallecito Lake

We enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful large cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anita F.

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin review

Location perfect. Interior needs to be upgraded, especially the beds and kitchen. A bit pricey for its amenities.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britany M.

4 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing Cabin by the Lake

A beautiful house in a beautiful location. Plenty of room and character for our family, great kitchen, decks, and steps from the lake!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meranda S.

14 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful views of the lake and mountains

Right on the water with 2 decks with amazing views. Cabin was quaint and comfortable. Rafting and scenic train ride within 30 minutes. The property management company was easy to get ahold of and quick to respond.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

7 Jul 2024

Vacation

10/10 Excellent

Tara U.

26 Jun 2023

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

Thank you

Great time. Beautiful place

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

25 Sept 2022

Very nice. Great location.

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8/10 Good

Brady K.

3 Aug 2025

Spectacular Views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The mountain and lake views from this cabin are just perfect! The cabin overlooks Vallecito Lake with not one but two porches to choose from. A nice balcony for morning coffee and a lower one for a nice lunch/dinner outside in the shade. Another bonus is you are just a few hops skips and jumps to the water. Getting to the water can be a bit tricky immediately below the cabin, but a short walk down the hill is an easier access trail. Now for the cabin itself...the layout is a little strange. The biggest bed (queen size) in the house is upstairs, where the master bedroom only has a double and pushed up against the wall. The master bedroom is a bit of a small space but is manageable. The cabin can sleep up 6 in beds and probably a couple more on the couch, but the conditions would be tight. The kitchen and living areas are pretty small and the second bathroom is tiny. There are some tradeoffs with this cabin. If you are going to be out and active all day and just use this cabin as a basecamp for eating and sleeping, like we were, then this place is perfect. The cabin is maybe a quarter mile from the marina where you can rent a boat, kayak, paddle boards, swim, etc. Great location for some days on the lake! If you are looking for quiet solitude under the trees with a fire pit to huddle around in the mornings and evenings this is not the place, but to see sunrise over the mountains and lake...just perfection.The directions to the property were very helpful and the checkout was super easy.

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8/10 Good

David H.

14 Sept 2024

House incomlete

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house and location. Directions need some work. Several finishing touches were two cabinet doors in kitchen didn't open and toilet was plumbed with hot water. Text discusses washer which is locked up downstairs. Would stay again

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10/10 Excellent

JoJean B.

19 Jul 2022

Amazing cabin at Vallecito Lake!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lakeside cabin was amazing! We were very comfortable and definitely enjoyed the view of the lake! Easy access to the lake as well. The beds and showers were perfect, as we were very comfortable. I'll definitely recommend this cabin to anyone 🎉🏞️🎣🐟 Absolutely Beautiful Cabin!!

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

5 Oct 2022

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

Incredible Lakeside Cabin

This waterfront cabin is charming, with amazing views of Lake Vallecito and loads of relaxing porches. That said, the stairs inside the cabin are not easily climbed, that first step is a doozy without a solid bar to hang onto. All but one of the beds are located upstairs, but both bathrooms are downstairs, so not very convenient. Over all, the cabin was peaceful and just right for two of us - we had a lovely anniversary trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Brenda M.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The house was very dirty. Quirky and old but that’s ok Dirty not

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

18 Aug 2023

Lovely stay on the lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at this cabin! Its about 30-40 minutes to most things in Durango. The lake is beautiful. All bedrooms have a great view of the lake. Both bathrooms are downstairs. The home has a double kayak with one paddle when we stayed there. We brought our own life jackets. We hiked around some of the trails near the lake and it was so beautiful. The cabin was well stocked except there were no coffee filters. Would definitely come back to this cabin and this lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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6/10 Okay

Pamela M.

23 Sept 2021

Needs a few tweaks but overall peaceful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is comfortable and the view is beautiful. We washed all dishes before using them as they all appeared less than clean. We had a difficult time playing family games as the lighting was poor. If these 2 things were corrected it would be a great property. It was peaceful and had everything we needed.

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2/10 Terrible

Jeffery H.

1 Oct 2023

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was great the bathrooms were clean everything else was a huge disappointment. Heat was on continuously with no adjustment. Extension cords operated most of the lighting and box fans for cooling. One of the fans did not work and one of the cords had bare wires. Not used to having to do a safety walk through and fix issues before occupying a $350 per night rental cabin. Outdoor grille was missing the grate and looked unsafe to operate overall. Multiple stains in the carpet and cobwebs throughout. The host reached out to make sure everything was to expectation. The issues were not simple missteps they were a result of a failure to provide the quality represented in the ad and description of the property.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina

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On Vallecito Lake in beautiful San Juan County at 7700 ft altidude

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Bayfield

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.0/10

9.8/10

9.4/10

9.8/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

David F.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Lauren S.

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

David Y.

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Lovely place

Laura D.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Deborah P.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

James B.

10/10 Excellent

TheMonsterUH

Great views

TheMonsterUH

10/10 Excellent

blake h.

Great stay

blake h.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Cute cabin on Lake Vallecito

Jennifer H.

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

Gorgeous sunset/sunrise

Tori H.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Overlooking Vallecito Lake