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The Call of the Water - Private luxury cabin on river in San Juan Nat Forest!
Riverside cabin in Dolores with kitchen
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Dolores, CO
- Place, McPhee Lake
- Place, Purgatory Resort
- Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance59 min drive
- Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Call of the Water - Private luxury cabin on river in San Juan Nat Forest!
Positioned on 10 acres on the West Dolores River with 450 feet of river frontage and surrounded by national forest, the options are endless:
• Fish for beautiful trout right out your door
• Hike/hunt in the USFS land adjoining this property on two sides
• Kayak the river during the spring melt
• Paddleboard at McPhee reservoir
• Inner tube during summer
• Visit nearby Farmer's Markets
• Mountain bike the premier nearby trails
• Enjoy the fire pit and watch hummingbirds
• … and so much more
Your call! This well-loved, river-front cabin can be your place to get away from it all. We invite you to get active, sit in the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view up or down our valley, or both!
Located where the Aspen begin to grow, the property is nestled in the valley of the river and positioned conveniently near mountains and desert. Durango, Telluride and the Four Corners are all about an hour's drive. Fish the recently improved habitat of the West Dolores River on our property. Hike nearby trails like Bear Creek, Lizard Head, or Hope Lake. Mountain bike at Boggy Draw or Phil's World Bike Trails. Experience Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients nearby. Immerse yourself in nature, watch wildlife, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river just outside your bedroom window. Unplug and unwind in our little valley.
• Fish for beautiful trout right out your door
• Hike/hunt in the USFS land adjoining this property on two sides
• Kayak the river during the spring melt
• Paddleboard at McPhee reservoir
• Inner tube during summer
• Visit nearby Farmer's Markets
• Mountain bike the premier nearby trails
• Enjoy the fire pit and watch hummingbirds
• … and so much more
Your call! This well-loved, river-front cabin can be your place to get away from it all. We invite you to get active, sit in the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view up or down our valley, or both!
Located where the Aspen begin to grow, the property is nestled in the valley of the river and positioned conveniently near mountains and desert. Durango, Telluride and the Four Corners are all about an hour's drive. Fish the recently improved habitat of the West Dolores River on our property. Hike nearby trails like Bear Creek, Lizard Head, or Hope Lake. Mountain bike at Boggy Draw or Phil's World Bike Trails. Experience Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients nearby. Immerse yourself in nature, watch wildlife, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river just outside your bedroom window. Unplug and unwind in our little valley.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off the heater at the thermostat on the wall. Leave it on at the main heater box below.
Please leave towels hanging in the bathroom so they do not mold.
Please put out all exterior fires. Ensure the grill is clean with its gas supply turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
Dolores
Located in Dolores, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dolores River Brewery and Farming Terraces are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lone Mesa State Park and Dolores River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dolores, CO
What's nearby
- Dolores River - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Dolores River Brewery - 29 min drive - 29.2 km
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum - 29 min drive - 29.2 km
- Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 57 min drive - 64.2 km
- Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 59 min drive - 65.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dolores River Line Camp - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Charles Robinson
We love this cabin and the river so much that we want to share them with others. The site is remote and quiet on 10 acres in the San Juan national forest. It is a great place to be in nature, to fish a little, or to launch trips into the mountains or desert nearby. Connecting with nature is so important and we love helping make that happen.
Why they chose this property
We chose the Dolores valley because of its beauty and solitude, proximity to the mountains and desert, and the surroundings of the national forest. We chose this property for the river running through it, the cabin's lovely architecture, and the cool temperature of the valley in summer.
What makes this property unique
Its proximity to the water, the trout habitat restoration project, and amazing nature and wildlife watching all from the comfort of your chair inside the wall to wall windows in the cabin.
In 2024, we partnered with Dolores River Anglers/Trout Unlimited and the Colorado Water Conservation Board in a bank restoration and trout habitat enhancement project that should result in much better fishing opportunities for our 450 feet of river. 500 feet south of us and 1000 feet north of us is all national forest river so, from our cabin, there is 2000 feet of contiguous fishable river.
In 2024, we partnered with Dolores River Anglers/Trout Unlimited and the Colorado Water Conservation Board in a bank restoration and trout habitat enhancement project that should result in much better fishing opportunities for our 450 feet of river. 500 feet south of us and 1000 feet north of us is all national forest river so, from our cabin, there is 2000 feet of contiguous fishable river.
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