Luxury Mountain Cabin on the River between Dolores and Rico, Colorado

The San Juan Riverside Retreat is a spacious, modern luxury cabin with cathedral ceilings located on the West Dolores River in the San Juan National Forest. You’ll have ample space to relax on the property and a perfect place to launch your adventures, no matter the season! The lawn has steps down to the river, and it’s only ¼ mile from the trailhead for hiking with amazing views on an uncrowded trail. When you return, relax by the firepit or in the hammock, and enjoy all the home's amenities!

About this home:
The cabin has cathedral ceilings with expansive windows and is furnished with luxury furniture, linens, and mattresses, including an Aireloom king-size in the primary bedroom and a queen-size cooling memory foam mattress with an adjustable base in the second bedroom. Upstairs you will find a large loft with a yoga space and a 900 sq ft bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a second living space. This upscale vacation rental is perfect for couples, families, or adults vacationing together. While there is plenty do on the property and the adjacent river and trail, it’s just over 30 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park and 1 hour to Telluride or Durango. Or, take a short drive to the Geyser Spring Trail and hike to see Colorado’s only natural geyser! In the winter, there is often enough snow for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding right outside the door. When night falls, enjoy stargazing from this location even more remote than nearby certified Dark Sky areas.

The home:
4,200 Sq Ft | Luxury Custom Cabin |Private River Access| Sweeping River & Mountain Views | ¼ Mile to Trailhead

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 1 Full Bed and 3 Twin Beds

HOME FEATURES: Cathedral ceilings with expansive windows overlooking the river and the mountains; artisan-crafted live-edge woodwork throughout the house; 2 Smart TVs with Netflix and Disney+; reliable high-bandwidth WiFi from Starlink; great room w/ wood-burning fireplace; modern luxury furniture, mattresses, and linens; chef’s kitchen; heated bidet seats on toilets; loft with yoga space; library of books and board games; soaker tub with jets in primary bathroom; gas fireplace in the primary bedroom; outdoor dining table on patio and Adirondack chairs overlooking the river
PROPERTY: Flagstone patio with river & mountain views, private river access from the lawn, only ¼ mile to trailhead for the Stoner Mesa trail, surrounded on 3 sides by the San Juan National Forest, gas fire pit, 2 hammocks, propane grill, Springfree trampoline, soccer net, badminton set
CHEF’S KITCHEN: Fully equipped chef’s kitchen with pantry items, condiments, and spices; complimentary coffee bar with Moccamaster drip coffee maker, espresso machine, and coffee supplies; full set of dishes; All-Clad cookware; flatware; stainless steel appliances from KitchenAid and Bosch; microwave; toaster; Vitamix; crepe maker
GENERAL: electric heat, 2 indoor fireplaces, WiFi, towels/linens, hair dryer, washer/dryer, basic toiletries
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

GUEST ACCESS: Guests will have access to the entire home via lockbox except a small supply room and the primary bedroom closet.

Other things to note:
- No smoking, vaping, or cannabis use on the property.
- No pets.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings without host permission.
- Maximum occupancy: 9 people.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book.
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in.
- No firearms on the property.
- This remote mountain area does not have reliable cell phone service. You can use a smartphone via WiFi while you are on the property, but you will likely not have cell service as you drive to the property.
- The home is not air-conditioned (A/C is not needed at this elevation). It is heated, and there are ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas.
- All-wheel drive is recommended during the winter months. The home is several hundred yards down a gravel driveway off the road. The road and driveway are plowed after snow.
- There is a separate guest house on the property that may be occupied by a caretaker during your stay. This structure is off-limits to guests. A barn cat also lives in this structure.
- The home is just steps away from the river, which can be rapid during late spring and summer, or in the fall after a heavy rain. Young children should not be left unattended outside.
- Cleaners do photo documentation and inventory before and after each guest stay.

Neighborhood Details:

OUTDOOR RECREATION: West Dolores River (bordering property), Stoner Mesa Trail (adjacent to property), Geyser Spring Trail - Colorado’s only natural geyser! (16.3 miles), Telluride Mountain Village Station gondola (52.2 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (59.6 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: Dolores (16.8 miles), Rico (27.3 miles), Cortez (28.5 miles), Mesa Verde National Park (34.9 miles), Telluride (54.8 miles), Durango (63.1 miles)
COLORADO HISTORY: Dolores Railroad Museum (16.8 miles), Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Visitor Center (20 miles), Rico Historical Society Museum (27.2 miles), Cortez Cultural Center (28.5 miles), Telluride Historical Museum (55.0 miles), Durango Train Depot for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad scenic train rides (62.9 miles)
AIRPORT: Durango-La Plata County Airport (76.7 miles)