Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball!

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A cozy living room with a large window, wooden beams, and a sofa with pillows.
A spacious cabin with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams. It features a cozy living area with a sofa, a bed, and a dining table.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and rustic furniture.
A wooden cabin with a garage, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lemon Reservoir

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Hillcrest Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Lemon Reservoir. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Eagle Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Lemon Reservoir - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 30 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 32 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 36 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 51 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 29 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Virginia's Lodge and Cabins - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bayfield County Market - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Side, Paddleboards, Firepit, Basketball! located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lemon Reservoir, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Los Pinos River and Lake SImpatico Trailhead. Vallecito Lake is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
We loved our time at the big barn!! Highly recommend for a couple or family wanting a fun but quiet getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
Thanks for the stellar review and for being such a great guest. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot good views and lake very close.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Tyler! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the place and that the views and lake proximity made it even more special. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was overgrown. The house hadn't been cleaned, there was hair everywhere. The couches were stained and worn. We were unable to use the paddle boats because the cart to haul them to the lake was broken. The water was barely warm enough to shower. The house is beautiful and in a great location, too bad it hasn't been kept up with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind words about the home and its location. We’re sorry to hear parts of your stay didn’t meet your expectations. We were surprised to read about these concerns, as we didn’t hear from you at any point during your visit. Had you reached out, we would have gladly addressed each issue right away, whether that meant fixing the paddle boat cart, sending our cleaning crew back to the house, or checking on the water heater. We’re always available to our guests and want every stay to be a great one, so we encourage anyone who runs into a problem to contact us so we can make it right while they’re still here. The home is cleaned thoroughly between every stay on a regular schedule, and we haven’t had other guests report these issues. That said, we take all feedback seriously. We have taken the time to address each of these issues for our future guests. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope you’ll give us the chance to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Weekend Getaway Cabin

Big Barn was a great place just outside of Durango to stay for our long weekend getaway. The location right off Lemon Lake was convenient to have some fun on the water and it was only a quick drive into Durango. Cabin was overall well equipped with the essentials and we appreciated having a place we could bring the dogs along to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2023
Thank you for being wonderful guests. We'd love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Local getaway

Our whole family loved this property and asked to come back. Comfortable cabin tucked away just far enough from town. We used the paddle boards and the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us at The Barn at Lemon Lake. We are delighted you enjoyed it as much as we do. Hope to have you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay in lemon

An amazing vacation rental. Secluded, beautiful, serene, there are not enough words to describe how great this rental was. Just overall great! Hopefully will come back out again soon! Thanks again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy getaway in the woods!

Overall - our stay was great! We were looking for a quiet cozy getaway for Thanksgiving, and we definitely got it at this place. The WiFi and TV worked great. We even used the kitchen to cook a small Thanksgiving meal, and had no problems. The driveway definitely is a bit steep and bumpy, so the 4WD requirement for the winter is very accurate. The only slight downside (which didn’t bother us really) is there is an adjacent cabin on the property. From the photos and description, it made it seem like the cabin was a ways away and not visible to the barn - but it definitely was - they share the driveway. There were people staying at the cabin while we were there, so it wasn’t as secluded as it could be. But would be great if you had a group of people and could all stay together on the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed your quiet Thanksgiving getaway. We appreciate your understanding about the adjacent cabin, and we'd love to host your group for a more connected experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
Thanks for the 5-star review Josh!
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