In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado!

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A rustic cabin with a green metal roof, surrounded by a forest.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, Lone Mesa State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

8 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado!

Large Rustic Square Log Vacation Home on 40 tree covered acres. Perfect for large groups and family gatherings. 7 bedrooms (includes 2 suites), 4 baths, and a large great room. Sleeps 22 (double occupancy), though kids are welcome on the couches or loft floor if your group is larger.
1.5 miles to excellent trout fishing at Groundhog Lake. 1/2 mile to miles & miles of beautiful San Juan National Forest with hiking, mtn. biking, fishing, ATV trail riding.
Property is shared with additional small cabins far enough away for privacy, near enough to use if your group needs additional space. Contact owner for terms of including one or both cabins in your reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of room the kids to roam & play.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is housekeeping unit -maid service not provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 681445vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado! located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is within 32 miles (52 km) of Kilpacker Trail, McPhee Lake and Dolores River.

In the Aspens of peace and tranquility in Southwest Colorado! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space for a reunion

There is so much space, lots of kitchen work areas, plenty of seating (indoors and out), amazing views, and great hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quality Stay

We were a party of ten adults traveling to the area for hiking and fishing activities. This was an excellent property far from the city life. Lots of deer and other wildlife. Easy access to Groundhog Lake for fishing and extensive hiking opportunities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Together!

We ended up having 34 in our group and this place still had room. Amazing views and completely excluded from the world if you want!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation house

It's absolutely beautiful place to stay, we had 19 people in this house. And it fit us well. The only thing I can say is the beds are not comfortable. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

60th birthday celebration

Other than getting lost (my fault) this was an amazing trip. Property was gorgeous, clean and well prepared for our arrival. Becky and Ebony were awesome with communication and helpfulness. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a true getaway from the city hustle and bustle and just escape to enjoy some peace! Views are breathtaking along the way. Thanks again for the opportunity to enjoy your property and hospitality! 10 out of 10 !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is substantially better than it shows in the listing. It is a beautiful area and the cabin exceeded our expectations. It would get a full 5 star except the lack of internet and phone service. The host was working hard to try and get our Internet going, but not able to until the night before we left.The cabin is roomy and everyone had their own bedrooms with extended family and stocked with what you needed. It is located further than we understood from Delores, and we had several activities in Durango so a pretty long commute each day. However, the drive was beautiful and a lot of wild animals to look for along the route which made it really fun for all the kids and adults. On the property there are other cabins and camping spots, one occupied camp spot was a little closer than we would like, but it worked out fine because we were gone during the day most days. Beds were comfortable, it was exciting and a little scary to have bears on the property! Definitely cautious when we went outdoors at night. In summary, I highly recommend the laughing coyote lodge, just be aware of the distance from town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Scenery and Lots of Wildlife

Great place to stay if you are looking for something out of the way. Lots of wildlife, deer, chipmunks, humming birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovell reunion.

50 members from Grandma and pa to 4 mo old great grandson and 2 month old grandson and every age in between had a wonderful time . Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation Perfection

The pictures do NOT do this place justice. The setting is majestic - the view of Lone Cone from the front porch, the groves of aspen whispering in the wind on all sides, the multitudes of deer, the myriad of wildflowers in every direction...and that's just outside! The house is perfectly set up to accommodate large groups with ease - plenty of space, beds, bathrooms and amenities. Our group was 3 families with a combined 16 children, and there was even a bed left over! Becky & Tonya have considered everything - down to the laundry detergent, bedding, toys, books, pantry basics (and then some!) plus a welcoming bottle of Colorado wine... The long drive getting there merely assured that we would savor the solitude and beauty of nature. We built log cabins in the aspen groves, traipsed through mountain creeks, played "Dirty Toes" (aka Horseshoes) as long as the sun was visible, ate S'mores at night, gawked at the night sky and searched for shooting stars. It was absolutely perfect in every regard. Thank you, Becky & Tonya, for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

We had a great week at the lodge. We had two large families and there was plenty of room for all. Sunsets and view were perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Reunion at Laughing Coyote

The Laughing Coyote was the perfect size for our group of 20. The house layout worked great since we had 4 families that each got their own wing of the house. The house was clean, well stocked, and had several areas for different groups to sit. Becky was amazing at answering all my questions before we arrived. The listing suggested this home was very remote and that we would hardly notice the others staying on the property. That was not the case. Because the house is located at the front of the property, there was almost constant traffic right next to the house with all the other renters coming and going. I also wish we would have been informed that the home was on a well and that we should bring extra water (the provided water ran out quickly with 20 people). I'd suggest updating the listing on VBRO to reflect the actual number of rooms (the listing says only 4), to remove the paragraph that talks about there being no maid service and that renters have to clean before they leave, and to suggest renters bring bottled water. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Gorgeous!

The property exceeded all expectations! The setting was stunning, the cabin was perfect for our big group, and was well equipped with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend at Laughing Coyote

We had such a good time. There was 33 of us from 10mo to 77. Everything was as I expected. Kevin and Paulette were there to greet us and show us around. Everyone commented on how clean everything was. I would recommend this Lodge to anyone and I have done so. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful area.

Very remote. No Wi-Fi or cell service. Unsuitable for low clearance vehicles. Beautiful area with abundant wildlife . Adequate facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice house in a relaxing setting. Alittle far from town.

My family enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

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