Enjoy this 100-year-old rustic log cabin, nestled high in the San Juan National Forest, overlooking peaceful Lemon Lake. Step back in time to enjoy a high-mountain rustic retreat, hidden from the road on 35 quiet acres. This charming, quintessential Colorado mountain log cabin has 3 bedrooms + sleeping loft, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms + stunning lake views, and easy access to hiking trails + lake and/or stream fishing. Lemon Lake Log Cabin is a scenic and mellow 25-minute drive from Durango and offers all the quiet and outdoor access you could want, while not being too far out to enjoy the fun that Durango has to offer. The cabin, along with neighboring Big Barn (available to rent separately or together for larger parties), are the only 2 properties with lake views along the south end of the lake. Bonus: no other visible neighbors!
The owners have opted for 2 separate living rooms to maximize inside seating comfort for families and larger groups, leaving dining to be done al fresco on the deck outside. Dining outside can accommodate up to 12 with 2 tables + provided space heaters for colder nights. Fire up the grill outside and enjoy eating on the deck overlooking the lake—perhaps you'll even see the bald eagles that roost just down by the lake flying about. On the main level, you will find a hard-working kitchen with 3 counter seats, stocked with a Keurig and Breville espresso machine, French presses (for tea and coffee), Calphalon and Lodge cookware, along with a wood-burning fireplace and cozy living room (+ TV). Downstairs, there's another living room where you can open the French doors (with phantom screens to keep the critters out) and enjoy the Colorado air while watching movies on the larger TV/DVD player. Two TVs + DVD player, board games, a vintage fly-fishing library, and a 10-year collection of National Geographics can entertain you on days spent inside, but even better, head outside to the lake for fly fishing or hiking. 100-year-old log-beam walls throughout are offset with new furniture from Restoration Hardware, Article, and West Elm, along with carefully collected vintage pieces to add to the old-school charm. Beds have new Cocoon or Saatva mattresses and luxury down pillows and duvets. If you're looking for a classic Colorado cabin experience (with modern amenities), this is your spot.
Bed Configuration:
Open loft - Queen Bed (Upper Level)
2nd Bedroom - King Bed (Main Level)
3rd Bedroom - Twin Bed (Main Level)
4th Bedroom - King Bed (Lower Level)
Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?
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This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.
Pet Policy
This property is pet friendly. All dogs must be included in the guest count of your reservation. A pet fee of $100 per dog applies to each stay, with a maximum of 2 dogs. Guests are responsible for their pets at all times and must pick up and dispose of all pet waste before departure. Any pet not listed on the reservation will result in a $500 fee.
4 wheel drive mandatory in the winter, but easily accessible in the off-snow seasons up a short compacted dirt road by any vehicle, even a Prius!
Please be thoughtful about your water usage, water is a precious resource up here, and comes directly from our captured spring. The cabin is also on a whole-house water filtration system.
NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.
We will request an email and physical mailing address at the time of booking. Guests will then be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign.
Please note that the primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book this property.
Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning as is common for cabins at this elevation. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.
Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.
A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets, or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.
Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.
Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty-one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.
Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
