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A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large wooden table, and a fireplace.
A bathroom with a stone sink, wooden cabinetry, and a door with a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Pagosa Springs, CO
  • Place, Pagosa Springs Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pinon Lake Reservoir
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly

3 BR/2 BA cottage directly across from Lake Pagosa! Newly renovated interior-—photos speak for themselves! Comfortably furnished one living room and one family room, stainless steel appliances, large kitchen island, four-season room w/large windows for plenty of natural light. Two of the BRs have large queen-sized beds, third room has full sized bed. The living room has a new couch with futon mattress that can be made of a bed for two person. Spacious fenced backyard (perfect for dogs!) w/deck, grill, dining table, and stone fire pit. Lots of games (cornhole, horseshoes, etc.) provided!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 2433611vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

About the area

Pagosa Springs

Located in Pagosa Springs, this holiday home is on a lake. Chimney Rock National Monument and Chimney Rock Archaeological Area are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stevens Reservoir and Pinon Lake Reservoir. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Pagosa Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pinon Lake Reservoir - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stevens Reservoir - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bruin Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪City Market Fuel Center - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stevens Reservoir, Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pinon Lake Reservoir. Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in a nice neighborhood. Conveniently located near shopping and resteraunts and not far from downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very unique property. Very clean. Kitchen equipt with cookware and spices!!! Quiet area. Big backyard, great for dogs, dog wash station. Garage is a tight fit for pickups but worked at an angle. Easy to check in and out. Overall great stay! Not on host, but looked for homes near lakes to fish at and these lakes near by are private not for public. Was our only downfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

great stay

very nice, enjoyable place
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee B C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming, very clear with instructions both for arrival and departure. Post was also available via Messages – which was incredibly helpful!! The day was very roomy, modernly, decorated and designed. The only downfall – on a snowy day – the driveway angle makes it a little challenging to get in and out of. And trucks do not fit in the garage – which was a bad deal – but not a dealbreaker. Kitchen was well stocked with both seasonings, staple ingredients – and there were plenty of appliances, dishes, silverware, etc. Highly recommend this location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

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

Comfortable for families

This property is great for small families. It’s comfortable and in a quiet yet convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Webster M.

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

Pagosa

Great place. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

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

Good location/perfect for dogs

Great location. Fenced in back yard was plus for dogs. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

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

Perfect location

The home was close to everything, and felt like we were tucked away. Nice neighborhood to walk our puppies, and the house was puppy friendly. Beautiful and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Very pet friendly cottage !

The check in check out process was nearly effortless. The home is very pet friendly with ample room to have a very good and comfortable time. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen and around the home. Excellent location near shopping and down town. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janean P.

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

Pagosa Springs

This property was perfect for our stay. Had everything we needed Host was very pleasant, quick and easy to communicate with. The backyard was perfect for our small dog. The house wasn’t far from town and neighborhood was quiet and peaceful . Loved the dog washing station to wash their feet off. Was a lovely place to stay and would definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Great location - very clean

We enjoyed our stay but found both bathrooms to be a bit strange. The onsuite bathroom is a wet room and very ackward and messy to use and the hall bath has a shower head above the tub and again very ackward and messy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan O.

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

Wonderful Pagosa Stay

Stayed here for a month to ski Wolf Creek and it was wonderful. Took daily walks around the lake even with it being winter, and had the advantages of being close to town as well as nordic skiing and snowshoeing. The neighborhood was quite with everyone being very friendly. The homeowner was welcoming and an excellent communicator when I had questions. The home itself was well taken care of with a wood burning fireplace, full kitchen, and comfortable beds. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2024
Thank you very much Morgan, I am looking forward you coming back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan L.

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

Pagosa neighborhood stay

The location was several miles west of downtown Pagosa in a residential area. The property was as advertised. Kitchen was nice with plenty of dishes and utensils. A few things need attention (torn screens on doors to deck, peeling deck) but most rentals have these sorts of small issues. Overall, I was satisfied with the accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Hi Alan, Thank you very much for the feed back and comments! The torn screens on doors to deck has been replaced and will refresh the deck next spring! Welcome back in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but limited bathroom utility

PRO’s - Garage w opener- Tiled flooring exclusive of one bedroom- Primary bathroom jetted tub is large enough for two average sized adults - Fully fenced backyard - Nice neighborhood CONs - Poorly designed second bathroom. That’s because as the shower, sink and toilet are within a glass enclosure EVERYTHING gets wet once the shower is used, and since the water exposure eliminates a bathroom electrical outlet NO electrical devices, such as a hair dryer, curling iron, etc can be used. - Although not an issue for two adults, as my wife and I only used the toilet, this bathroom might be OK for youngsters but IMO few adults will find the arrangement satisfactory.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne O.

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

Unique and Comfortable

The location in the lake area outside of downtown was excellent. Very good restaurants nearby and still just a few minutes drive to the heart of town. This location is more middle America neighborhood not a resort environment. The owner has added very unique design elements to a typical ranch house. Beautiful woodwork and one-of-a-kind kitchen and bathrooms. All the appliances are new and high end. The house offered all our dog’s needs - good size fenced and grassy backyard. A surprise dog bath in the laundry room was put to use and worked great. We really enjoyed the sun room with access to a large deck with patio dining table. There are some projects that are probably on the owners to do list. One needed item is a book like most VROB places have with instructions on how to turn on the several televisions and use of the wall fireplace in the garden room. We were not able to figure out any of them. Over all, a relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victoria B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Odd home and in disrepair

I really don’t like giving poor reviews but this experience was such a bummer. We were so excited about the location but the home ended up being very frustrating to stay in. While the owner was nice and tried to help, there were just so many issues. Upon arrival we noticed all of the glasses and silverware were dirty (cloudy and some with food stuck on) in the cabinets. We ran them all through the dishwasher. We saw a keurig in the photos so we purchased k-cups in our Walmart order only to arrive to a traditional coffee maker. We had to return the k cups and pick up coffee grounds. There were signs in the bathrooms saying you couldn’t flush the toilet paper. We clarified the next day with owner who said we could but that was confusing. The larger bathroom toilet was broken for our whole stay. We had to remove the tank lid to flush which was frustrating with young kids. The only fully working toilet was in a shower. None of the windows in the sun room worked and all of the blinds were broken. The backyard hose broke halfway through our stay which affected our water pressure. This made doing dishes harder. Many of the doors were extremely loud which made it harder for people to sleep in. The front door area always smelled like gas. Overall the house was just odd and had so many broken elements that it made it very difficult to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2024
This poor review was written by a guest who 1) broke multiple items in the house, and 2) violated house rules, including bringing 6 additional guests (all small children) beyond what they represented to VRBO. Only 3 days into their stay did any purported issues arise, and without inquiring into whether the guests (including the six unreported children) were responsible, I promptly resolved every issue. After their stay, they wrote this review which they unsuccessfully tried to use as a basis to receive payment from me and VRBO. This review does not reflect the very high satisfaction that guests experience, as can be seen from the other reviews. Moreover, the property is maintained by a professional management company and consistently receives Premium and Superhost status on short-term rental sites.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as advertised, beautiful, clean and well stocked with all we needed. Great Kitchen that had everything we needed to prepare meals, and a great sun room leading out to the deck where we spent lots of time star gazing each night
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon P.

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

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in pagosa. The home was nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Located right across the street from a beautiful lake and not far from anything you might want to do. Thank you for being promo in communications and providing just what the listing stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Loved it!

We loved the house and location and would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Everything was very comfortable. The house was incredibly well stocked and made it very easy to be away from home for the week. Would definitely use this home again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl C.

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

Great!

Place was awesome and host super accommodating!! I will definitely be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesica s.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail w.

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

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