The National Forest is your backyard!

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Living Room view from front door entryway

Living room & kitchen view from back patio door

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81564 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs Golf Club
‪12 min drive‬
Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
‪13 min drive‬
Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Rear bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This home backs up to the National Forest. Starting from your own backyard, you have easy access to skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and all summer activities. It has three bedrooms and is warm and inviting from the moment you walk in. The master with a king size bed is on one side while the guest rooms, (1-King, 1-Queen) are on the other which is perfect for privacy. Two rollaway beds in the closet for children. Nice open floor plan and the kitchen is fully furnished includes washer/dryer.
3 Night Minimum; 4 Night Minimum (peak holidays); No Smoking; Pets Allow with Deposit

Property manager

Jason

Languages

English

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Please contact us regarding pets prior to booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pagosa Springs

Located in Pagosa Highlands, a neighbourhood in Pagosa Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stevens Reservoir and San Juan River, while Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts and San Juan Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pagosa Springs, CO

What's nearby

Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
Stevens Reservoir - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
San Juan River - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Rosie's Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
‪Two Chicks & A Hippie - ‬14 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
‪Coyote Moon Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The National Forest is your backyard! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The National Forest is your backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The National Forest is your backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The National Forest is your backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The National Forest is your backyard! located?

Located in Pagosa Highlands, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Stevens Reservoir, Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. San Juan River and Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

19 Aug 2019

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

Quiet and comfortable home

Quiet and comfortable home. this home has a wonderful view from the back deck with a large dining room table to sit or to eat at. Very nice to see wildlife coming and going and the stars at night are incredible. The home is comfortable and well equipped and communication with the owners was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

thelma M.

22 Apr 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Jan 2024

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

Family friendly

We felt welcome and comfortable from the moment we drove up to the house. We were greeted with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree. There was plenty of room for my family of six. The property was very clean and had everything that we needed. We would love to come back next time with our dogs!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Granite S.

2 Jan 2024

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

Christmas

We had a wonderful stay. Great property and beautiful views!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Perfect for our family and two dogs. Excellent peaceful location, right next to National Forest access. The home was very clean and well apportioned. Highly recommended and we will likely be staying there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Amarillo, TX

6 Mar 2023

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

Clean, Perfect Location, and Well stocked!

The location of this property is perfect for folks who want to get out into the National Forrest - that's my favorite thing about it! It is also very clean, well-maintained, and the kitchen is very well-stocked. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

17 Feb 2023

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

Great Place!

Close to hiking, snowshoing, lots of snow! we just had a great time here and made our adventure wonderful. Looking forward to staying again!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

19 Nov 2022

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

Comfortable home with a lovely back deck

Very close to hiking and town but still felt remote.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M., Tubac, AZ

31 Aug 2022

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

Peace and Beauty

Well furnished and comfortable. Easy access to the national forest. Quiet neighborhood. Best VRBO we’ve stayed in. I

Stayed 91 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

19 Mar 2022

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

Great family home

Perfect home for our family of four. Plenty of privacy but close to the heart of Pagosa. We’ll definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

29 Jan 2022

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

Excellent Place

Location in Hatcher was great for us, we love being close to the national forest, its a little drive from town but not bad. The place was great, communication with manager was very good. An extremely well-equipped kitchen, great bedroom layout, and new carpet in those rooms. Nice floor in the main living space, back deck and backyard was very nice with good hiking right from it.

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S., Rosenberg, TX

10 Jan 2022

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

Homey & Welcoming

We had a wonderful stay in this very comfortable home. The master bedroom was huge. Even the closet was large enough to be a "wrapping room" for our Christmas gifts. The kitchen was well-stocked and so was the wood pile for the wood-burning stove. We had lots of snow while we were there and really enjoyed watching people snowmobile & snowshoe in the National Forest beyond the backyard. We had to shovel the walk & driveway almost daily but there was a snow blower that made the job easier.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Misty W.

1 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for active people and those with dogs!

We hiked every day and it was great to access trails right from the backyard! The house smelled slightly of pets upon arrival and the master bathroom had strong odor of litter box, and there were pet stains on carpet in two of the rooms. But since we brought our dogs we didn’t let that bother us. We enjoyed a home cooked Thanksgiving meal and we were grateful they had most every pot/pan we needed. My mom brought her own roaster. My children loved it there and we all felt right at home! I would recommend this home to anyone with children and dogs!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Dianna R.

7 Aug 2021

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

Disliked: Location

Pleasant enough

My family and i enjoyed our stay. Jason was wonderful with communication during our stay. House has plenty of room, comfortable beds and all the kitchen amenities you need. We did not bring our pets, but a great place for your pets as Jason and his wife has special amenities for your pets. Very close to town and the national forest is just right outside the neighborhood. You do have to trailor your ATV'S to national forest entrance but its literally like 2 minutes to get there. The only thing that i would have personally wanted to know before renting is the location. We personally wanted something more secluded, but came to find this property in a neighborhood with very close neighbors. If you want something close to town and close to entrance of forest then i totally recommend, but just know you are in an HOA neighborhood if that matters to you. Overall, wonderful time, nice clean place and owners are very nice and try their best to make you feel at home.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

25 Jul 2021

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

Pleasant Stay

The property was clean, comfortable, and well-located with a trail into the San Juan Mountains, accessible from the back yard. The owner was helpful, considerate, and pleasant. We had a great vacation and would highly recommend this house to other families.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

3 Jul 2021

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

Perfect Vacation!

Beautiful home with the National Forest as your backyard. Only 200 yards up the main road to miles of amazing ATV trails. Pagosa Springs is only 20 minutes to great restaurants and shopping. Thanks Jason!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

29 Jun 2021

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

Great stay, beautiful area and home.

Everything you can ask for in a mountain home.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Austin

21 Jun 2021

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

Convenient location with all the bells and whistles!

From arriving at the door to the end of our stay, we has everything at our convenience. The home is clean and stocked with all you need for a great time including items for your dog! Surrounded by homes in a great neighborhood, but tucked away with zero traffic!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra O., Merritt Island, FL

13 Jun 2021

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

Perfect!

We loved our stay in this beautiful home! Lots of extra amenities & we saw deer every night. Exceptional communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Y.

3 Mar 2021

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

Winter Wonderland

Property was very nice and family had a great time on our trip. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The owners really put a lot of thought into making things convenient and making sure you have what you need. Our dogs were happy and enjoyed playing in all the snow. My son said his shower wasn’t warming up (he took a couple chilly showers) so we just had him use the master shower after that. Overall, a very nice relaxing vacay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Denver, CO

23 Jan 2021

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

Great location in quiet neighborhood w/trails outside door

We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated that the owners make pets feel welcome, with extra bowls, treats, pet waste bags, etc. The location was perfect, with trails right out the back door. We had everything we needed to cook at the house. Jason was very helpful with local recommendations. We’d definitely go back. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan R., Austin, texas

13 Jan 2021

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

Pefect Retreat for Family

This was last minute trip for our family to take a break post-holidays and our day to day COVID life of working and schooling from home. Jason has helpful and always quick to respond to any questions. The home was cozy and everyone settled in quickly. The location is convenient to Wolf Creek Ski area and many other area attractions. The trails behind the home were great and our dog waited by the backdoor each morning for a walk in the snow. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

13 Jan 2021

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

Spectacular Home!

This cute place is nestled in a neighborhood close to town but not too far out. Fantastic back yard that leads right into a trailhead. Home has everything you can think of - fully stocked kitchen, sleds, smart TV setup, precut firewood. Plenty of space to cook and hang out. The listing photos really do not do this home justice. We enjoyed it so much!!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., San Antonio, TX

23 Dec 2020

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

Great House in Pagosa Springs!

Spent a week with family in this awesome house! Clean, well equipped, and spacious. Conveniently located to downtown Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek ski area. The hosts were amazing, and very quick to respond. Would definitely recommend, and we look forward to our next visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashli L., BURLESON

1 Dec 2020

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

Fabulous Property!

We had a great stay at Fox Run over Thanksgiving. The house was well-stocked and well-taken care of. I was able to cook a Thanksgiving meal and my family loved all the board games provided. It was close enough to town and skiing while still being able to enjoy the outdoors from your backyard. We enjoyed walking through the National Forest right behind us. Jason was a fabulous host and responded ASAP to all our questions. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jason

Why they chose this property

Our family has been vacationing in Pagosa Springs for over a decade. The people are genuinely friendly, the town is authentic & fun and the environment is an outdoor enthusiasts dream playground (year-round). Pagosa is a family-friendly summer & winter playground!

What makes this property unique

We named our home "Fox Run" because of the fox that comes through the backyard each morning. On occasion, it can be seen running & playing with the neighbor's dog Dayzee. At dusk, the deer come out of the forest to graze & bed throughout the backyard. The Turkey Springs trailhead about 100-yards from our backdoor, so enjoying a hike, or spending the day mountain biking, snowmobiling or on the ATV's is all right here.

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English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Rear bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Master Bath

Spaces

About this property