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Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8

Shooting Star Cabin is a unique and peaceful retreat away from the from the hustle and bustle of life! This secluded log cabin is nestled on 7 acres of mountain paradise, overlooks a wooded valley, and boasts a private creek and waterfall. Guests love falling asleep to the sounds of the creek and waterfall at night and watching for shooting stars. The dark night sky means the Milky Way is often visible. Campfires are a favorite evening pastime. Relaxing with coffee or drinks on the deck overlooking the valley is another! There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out with 2 decks, the fire pit area and the great room and seven acres to wander on. This is the perfect home base for adventurers and those seeking a quiet, peaceful getaway. It is located just north of Vallecito Lake, half a mile up a gated private dirt road.
Once inside, take in the rustic charm of this fully remodeled home. The great room features original lofted pine ceilings, a wood burning fieldstone fireplace, cozy recliners and comfortable furnishings. During your stay, enjoy a fully stocked kitchen to meet your culinary desires! Enjoy your meals (and a wide variety of board games!) with all of your guests indoors at our 8 person dining table, or out on the deck . Comfortable bedrooms with dressers and closets for storage. Large laundry and mud room with washer and dryer and double sink offers additional bonus storage for extra items.


Amenities:
*WiFi
* Fully stocked kitchen, including place settings for 10, knife sets, wine glasses, a variety of pots and pans, baking pans, serving bowls and dishes, toaster, coffee maker, blender, electric mixer, electric wine opener, a variety of spices and oils, foil, Ziploc bags etc.
* Washer & Dryer plus laundry soap and dryer sheets
* Propane Grill
* Fireplace and firewood
* Games & Puzzles
* Small ice chest, back pack, hiking poles etc.
*Close access to great hiking trails and the lake
*Grocery shopping and delivery can be done ahead for you
*No parties or events allowed


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Irregular terrain, water nearby, open staircase
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
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 start a load of towels in washer if you can! Thanks!
Leave used beds turned down.
Shut the windows and lock them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Camp fires are permitted at this time, as fire restriction is low. Do not leave fire unattended. Fully extinguish with garden hose after use. Thanks!
Enjoy the stream that runs through the property, please refrain from altering the flow of the water with rocks or logs. Leave well house etc alone.
Do not flush anything but toilet paper or natural waste in toilets. No ATVs to be driven on the property or the private road from the main road.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2874861vb
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

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include James Ranch and Eagle Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Los Pinos River - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Animas River - 49 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 50 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Virginia's Lodge and Cabins - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek on 1 Aug, 2026 start from S$375, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Slice of heaven! Log home w/huge deck & outstanding views on 7 acres w/creek located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Vallecito Lake and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Abel thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed our cabin! The location is pretty special! Hope you’ll come back again! Ruth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful private cabin with incredible scenery!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Shelby and Charlie, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cabin! Please plan to come back again. We would love to have you back and we do offer discounts to returning guests. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V Sue H.

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

Outstanding!

This cabin was just what our family needed. Exceptionally clean, great location and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT GETAWAY!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

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

Slice of Heaven

Great cabin, well furnished, wonderful deck, very comfortable. Had a tremendous stay and highly recommend if you want a quiet, secluded cabin. Very close to Vallecito River and Los Pinos trailheads.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Tom, We are so glad you and your family had such a great stay at the cabin! Please come back again! Thanks! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

A relaxing and quiet getaway

Our stay (a family of 5), was perfectly relaxing. We had a great time enjoying the cool mountain weather, taking hikes, playing board games and puzzles, and enjoying the babbling creek. 5 out of 5 stars. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second summer in a row to stay at this beautiful property. The house is very comfortable, and we just love the location! It’s secluded but with easy access to the lake, trails, and other activities. The views from the deck are amazing, and we spent lots of time relaxing there. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Lauri, So happy you and your family returned this summer to stay at our cabin again! So glad you enjoy it so much and hope you’ll come back again next year! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Wonderful

This cabin was absolutely delightful to stay in. We plan to rent again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Alan I’m so glad you guys enjoyed the cabin! We would love to have you back again! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Amazing property with lovely cabin in a great location!

A perfect cabin on a lovely hill with a great cabin. Our host was very helpful and my two teen daughters, wife and mom could not have been happier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
So happy that you enjoyed your time at the cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Would rent again

Great property, as described
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Homey Cabin

I enjoyed the privacy, serenity, and the sound of the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Family getaway

Great location with views. Property had everything we needed to have a great time. Enjoyed games, horse shoes and fishing at the lake. The deck had great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
So happy that you and your family enjoyed your vacation at our cabin! Thanks for coming and hope you will come back again! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Wonderful setting

The home is just as advertised. Beautiful mountain setting in the Colorado pines. The hosts were attentive and caring and take great pride in their comfortable and relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the nice review Bob! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Excellent Property!

This is the perfect getaway place. Very comfortable, very relaxing! The views off the deck are spectacular - morning and evening! Very quiet neighborhood and overall top-notch property. A perfect getaway from the busy-ness of the day-to-day. 100% recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for being our guests, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Perfect

This property was amazing. It has about all one would want if you are looking for a very private and secluded place to Vacation. The views from the porch are amazing. The travel times to local attractions are very manageable. This home is on the top of our list for a return visit. Thanks Lizette and Rick
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauri P.

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

Family Vacation

We've been coming to Vallecito Lake for almost 30 years, and this is my favorite place we've stayed! The location is beautiful with great views and plenty of room to explore on the property. The house is great and is in a secluded neighborhood away from neighbors. The creek on the property is a nice bonus. Our group of 6 was totally comfortable and enjoyed meals and games on the deck and at the large dining room table. We definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Lauri I’m so glad you and your family had such a nice time at the cabin! We would love to have you come back and stay with us again! Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Great all around

Correct amount of solitude. Correct closeness to Durango. Very nice house. Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Ron, So glad you all enjoyed the peace and quiet of our cabin, as well as your visits to Durango, which has so much to offer. Thanks for being our guests. Ruth and Chester
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and outdoor space was amazing in general. We may return during better weather. We were there during unexpected heavy rain from the hurricane so stuck inside half the time. I didn’t notice there were no TVs or I would had brought one or laptops. It may had been fine if we had more outdoor time. If your family wants a TV then bring one and then a top rated place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

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

Retreat from the Heat!

Just what we wanted - a mountain cabin away from the crowds and with a gorgeous view of the San Juans. Our only visitors were the chipmunks, mule deer, and the woodpeckers nesting above the deck. We totally enjoyed our stay and would love to come back! Such a respite from the heat that we experience in North Texas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
So happy that your stay at the cabin was just what you hoped for! We would love for you to come back again! Thanks, Ruth and Chester
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K S.

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

Cabin Retreat

Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cabin was clean, spacious, had comfortable beds, and felt like we were the only ones on the mountain! We enjoyed our meals on the deck, and our kids loved walking around the property. The lake marina is just a couple miles away, so we rented a boat for the afternoon one day and had a blast! We also loved the hike at Vallecito Creek. Some intermediate climbs, but amazing views! This area is stunning, the hosts & cabin were perfect, and we would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
So happy you and your family enjoyed it so much!! Thanks for coming!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa & Mark L.

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

Over the mountain and through the woods to paradise we go…

If you want to relax, unplug and unwind and or adventure In a mountain paradise that has streams and lakes nearby And incredible mountain and park trails in the San Juan Mountains and national forest, look no further. We rented a jeep and took a long beautiful ride in from Denver over two days and stayed at the property for five days. Aside from just enjoying the spectacular property and the surrounding mountains, lakes and parks; When we got ansi we drove to Durango, adventured at Purgatory, and climbed the Alpine Loop in our Jeep at Silverton. Only regret is Next time will book more time. Lewis Family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
So happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our cabin in this special corner of the world! Hope you will come back again next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

Quite Privacy

Beautiful home, secluded, away from noise and neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ruth

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Ruth and Chester have been coming to Vallecito Lake for as long as they can remember. They spent their honeymoon up by the lake, in one of the first cabins ever built in this area. That little cabin was a treasured family vacation spot for Chester's family, and a place that Ruth & Chester brought their kids every summer. In the 2001 Missionary Ridge fire, that special place was lost. A few sad summers went by without Vallecito Lake for the family, and then serendipitously, they rescued a lost family, who in turn told them about this exact cabin. With grandchildren now in the mix, this Vallecito family tradition is alive and well!

Why they chose this property

This area of the Vallecito Valley is quiet, and close to Vallecito Creek Campground where there are amazing hiking trails back into the wilderness along the river. The lake is just down the road, as are the local stores and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Although this family cabin has most of the comforts of home, it has the feel of times gone by. Once you arrive, you will not want to leave. It is half a mile up a dirt road from the main road, and across a small wood bridge that spans the creek that runs on the property. There are huge pine trees and plenty of aspens surrounding the large deck that overlooks the treetops of Vallecito Valley. Sitting on the deck with your morning coffee, watching the birds, deer, chipmunks, and other wildlife just puts the world in perspective.
The night skies are amazing, and we often see shooting stars, as well as the Milky Way. Campfire time is the best with family or friends, and we have a big stone campfire pit, and plenty of chairs to pull around the fire. Marshmallow forks provided!
Sleeping with the windows open at night is the best, you can hear the waterfall and the creek.

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