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Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina

Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito is a rustic WATERFRONT cabin located between Durango and Bayfield Colorado within walking distance to marina. Incredible views of the lake!

The rustic, comfortable, relaxed cabin-style home is situated in a rare, waterfront with a few other homes and cabins nearby. It is perched up and provides AMAZING views of Lake Vallecito. There are large multiple decks and a propane grill at the cabin. Our guests can fish, canoe and kayak directly from this home. Inside, there are views from the lake in every room of the house. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a comfortable living/dining area and kitchen.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
* Main Bedroom - Double Bed (Main Floor)
* Queen Bed + Twin (2nd Floor)
* Twin Bed (2nd Floor)

LOCATION: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort.

COOLING: Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

GOOD TO KNOW:
The fireplace in the Great Room is operational; the fireplace in the bedroom is NOT operational
Pets are not allowed at this home

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

ABOUT YOUR HOST: At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

VRC 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 to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,298 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1586-225192
Cabin on the Lake at Vallecito Resort

About the area

Located in Bayfield, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Chimney Rock National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eagle Park and James Ranch. Ute Park and The Powerhouse are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Bayfield travel guide
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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake in Southwest Colorado.; Shutterstock ID 704644411; Purchase Order: -
    Vallecito Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic steam engine train in Colorado, USA
    Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    37 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Los Pinos River
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fort Lewis College
    34 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center
    37 min drive - 53.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Weminuche Woodfire Grill
    8 min drive
  • The Lake House Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • The Rusty Shovel Saloon
    8 min drive
  • Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals
    12 min drive
  • Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Vallecito Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Water's Edge Cabin on Lake Vallecito | Waterfront, Lake Views, Walk to Marina Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views. Cabin was a bit hard to locate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake. Unfortunately, lake Vallecito is one-half dried up due to lack of snow fall. There is only one restaurant in the area unless you drive in to Durango. But, the cabin is lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Cute cabin on Lake Vallecito

Cute cabin with amazing views! Loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britany M.

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

Relaxing Cabin by the Lake

A beautiful house in a beautiful location. Plenty of room and character for our family, great kitchen, decks, and steps from the lake!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin review

Location perfect. Interior needs to be upgraded, especially the beds and kitchen. A bit pricey for its amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

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

Gorgeous sunset/sunrise

The unit has small rooms but the stay was great. We enjoyed being outside in the beautiful weather. It was a great location since we wereworking in Bayfield. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meranda S.

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

Beautiful views of the lake and mountains

Right on the water with 2 decks with amazing views. Cabin was quaint and comfortable. Rafting and scenic train ride within 30 minutes. The property management company was easy to get ahold of and quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Just as described

A rustic cabin with just enough space to spread out comfortably. The views and sounds of the lake are spectacular. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful
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8/10 Good

David H.

House incomlete

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house and location. Directions need some work. Several finishing touches were two cabinet doors in kitchen didn't open and toilet was plumbed with hot water. Text discusses washer which is locked up downstairs. Would stay again
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10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Lovely stay on the lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at this cabin! Its about 30-40 minutes to most things in Durango. The lake is beautiful. All bedrooms have a great view of the lake. Both bathrooms are downstairs. The home has a double kayak with one paddle when we stayed there. We brought our own life jackets. We hiked around some of the trails near the lake and it was so beautiful. The cabin was well stocked except there were no coffee filters. Would definitely come back to this cabin and this lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jeffery H.

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was great the bathrooms were clean everything else was a huge disappointment. Heat was on continuously with no adjustment. Extension cords operated most of the lighting and box fans for cooling. One of the fans did not work and one of the cords had bare wires. Not used to having to do a safety walk through and fix issues before occupying a $350 per night rental cabin. Outdoor grille was missing the grate and looked unsafe to operate overall. Multiple stains in the carpet and cobwebs throughout. The host reached out to make sure everything was to expectation. The issues were not simple missteps they were a result of a failure to provide the quality represented in the ad and description of the property.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views. Great place and great host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Laura D.

Lovely place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great, quiet location. Nice drive into Durango and even over to Mesa Verde.Was a little disappointed that the lake was so low, but found out that it wasn’t due to drought and that it would be back up after winter. House was nice and clean, beds comfy. A bit inconvenient for both bathrooms to be downstairs. Overall, we had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lot of fun, caught a bunch of fish and released them, it was very comfortable and a excellent location, right on the water,We would definitely stay there again, it rained every day 2 or 3 times and at night it would rain, sure was good sleeping weather, every one walking by with there dogs were nice friendly, and stopped and talked I talked to someone that was cleaning the cabin and she was very nice I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a nice cabin right on the water. They need better directions how to get to the cabin and better signage. There are no stores or restaurants in the vicinity. You have to drive 3 to 4 miles to find a store or restaurant. The cabin was nice with three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Beautiful decks all around the house overlooking the water. It was an enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TheMonsterUH

Great views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental. Great views. Very cozy. The lower level bedroom closet is tucked away behind the door. I accidentally left a couple shirts, was charged $80 for the host to return them....thought that was a little bit ridiculous since cost of shipping was no more than $20-25.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Overlooking Vallecito Lake

We enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful large cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

blake h.

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

Great stay

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara U.

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

Thank you

Great time. Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

Very nice. Great location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay. Will be back. Thanks to the owners for sharing the property with others.
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10/10 Excellent

JoJean B.

Amazing cabin at Vallecito Lake!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lakeside cabin was amazing! We were very comfortable and definitely enjoyed the view of the lake! Easy access to the lake as well. The beds and showers were perfect, as we were very comfortable. I'll definitely recommend this cabin to anyone 🎉🏞️🎣🐟 Absolutely Beautiful Cabin!!

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

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

Incredible Lakeside Cabin

This waterfront cabin is charming, with amazing views of Lake Vallecito and loads of relaxing porches. That said, the stairs inside the cabin are not easily climbed, that first step is a doozy without a solid bar to hang onto. All but one of the beds are located upstairs, but both bathrooms are downstairs, so not very convenient. Over all, the cabin was peaceful and just right for two of us - we had a lovely anniversary trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Brenda M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The house was very dirty. Quirky and old but that’s ok Dirty not
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Pamela M.

Needs a few tweaks but overall peaceful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is comfortable and the view is beautiful. We washed all dishes before using them as they all appeared less than clean. We had a difficult time playing family games as the lighting was poor. If these 2 things were corrected it would be a great property. It was peaceful and had everything we needed.