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Your home away from home mountain cabin

Bayfield vacation home in Forest Lakes area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bayfield, CO
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bayfield

Forest Lakes stay.With a stay at this Forest Lakes vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake SImpatico Trailhead and 6 miles (10 km) of Los Pinos River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are North Oak Park and Lavenia McCoy Public Library.

What's nearby

  • Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Vallecito Lake - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Lemon Reservoir - 24 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 40 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 42 min drive - 30.6 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 39 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mini Merc Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wells Liquor - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Merchant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pura Vida Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Your home away from home mountain cabin

Our house offers space to come together as a family, slow down and enjoy nature. The fresh, cool mountain air is refreshing and inviting. Like most mountain homes, our house does not have AC as the breeze keeps the house cooler. During those unseasonably warm times, the box fans in the windows keep the air flowing and trips to the lake or river are just perfect!
The house has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and plenty of open space to hang out with the family. Up to 9 people will be comfortable in our 2000 sqft house. There is 1 acre of property to play on and explore. We offer internet and streaming services though internet can be temperamental. Cell service in our area can be spotty. WiFi calling works for most phones through the internet. Open concept floor plan, with full kitchen including common spices and condiments. The back porch offers a great place to sit relax and watch the wildlife as they pass through.

Notes:
4 wheel drive/AWD is highly recommended during the late fall, winter and early spring. We receive significant amounts of snowfall during these times. We have a short steep gravel driveway.
Our house does not have air conditioning. It is typically comfortable with the windows open and the fans running on those hot summer days. During the unseasonably warm days, the mornings and evenings provide cool weather.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Your home away from home mountain cabin to the airport?

This vacation home is 27 mi (41-min drive) away from the Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Your home away from home mountain cabin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Your home away from home mountain cabin offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Your home away from home mountain cabin?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Your home away from home mountain cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Your home away from home mountain cabin?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Your home away from home mountain cabin have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Your home away from home mountain cabin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Your home away from home mountain cabin to downtown Bayfield?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi away from Bayfield.

Your home away from home mountain cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Panumas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean and spacious. The owner was extremely gracious in accommodating my stay. The description matched the property and the location was peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, very clean and comfortable! Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getting to the house and out!

The entry way was very steep and we had trouble getting out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Experience

We loved our stay. Clean and spacious cabin. Very quick response time from host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Very nice, clean property. Our host was very helpful and took care to make everything work out for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

roland c., Amarillo, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Great stay and felt secluded yet close enough to Bayfield for supplies and eating out. Very happy with experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Train ride

The owner was awesome, so responsive from the get go. The home was well equiped. Two bathrooms made things easy. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

The cabin was a great size. There were 3 good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, and with 3 granddaughters was perfect. Nice deck, from where we watched many families of deer, turkeys, and a lone squirrel. It was just a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023