Entire home

Big Beautiful Vallecito Lakeview Home

Photo gallery for Big Beautiful Vallecito Lakeview Home

Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
Bayfield, CO
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Piedra River Hot Springs
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this vacation home is on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Vallecito Lake and 7 minutes from Los Pinos River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 22 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 35 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 37 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬6 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.

Big Beautiful Vallecito Lakeview Home

As you pull up to this big beautiful home above Vallecito Reservoir your breath will be taken away as you take in the large panoramic view of the San Juan mountains and Large Vallecito Reservoir below. With Four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, very large deck space, and thousands of acres of national forest just out the door you and your group will have plenty of space to spread out and relax.

The home could easily accommodate large groups for Weddings, Family reunions, Business retreats, and more. With 4 very large bedrooms both upstairs and down you will have plenty of privacy. The two bedrooms upstairs have walk out doors to very large deck space if you enjoy sitting outside in peace. The master bedroom has its own wood burning fireplace and TV for those that are looking for a little romance. The King size bed with plush pillows and linens will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated for your days activities. You'll also find a large jetted tub in the master bathroom and over sized 2 person shower with large windows that look out to the national forest.

There are 2 kitchens in the home. Main kitchen is upstairs with a smaller less formal kitchen downstairs. Both kitchens have refrigerators, stoves, ovens, sinks, and cabinet space. The large formal kitchen has a very large wrap around breakfast bar with 6 hi bar stools. There's a dinning room table just off the livingroom which has a new large flat screen smart television and very large wood burning fireplace.

If you need to do laundry you will find the new front load washer and dryer very convenient on the main level with provided detergent, bleach, and fabric softner.

With plenty of wilderness, national forest, and lake there's all kinds of outdoor activities to choose from. We can help you with fishing, horseback rides, places to hike, and various attractions to visit. The lake has trophy pike, walleye, salmon, small mouth bass, rainbow and brown trout.. The 13,000 foot peaks offer some of the best photography opportunities as well as endless exploring.. The home is just 30 minutes from downtown Durango and 45 minutes to Purgatory Ski slopes. If you visit during the winter you will find some of the best snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing, and Nordic skiing just minutes from the front door. However if you prefer to just stay inside there is plenty of board games, books, and ping pong table to keep you entertained if you can't find something to watch on any of the smart TV's that are in the home.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Reviews

Big Beautiful Vallecito Lakeview Home Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The listing for this property is misleading with regard to the number of beds. The host included blow up air mattresses in the bed count, which was surprising when we arrived and lead to a bit of discomfort. Additionally, I was contacted by the host after the stay, who made disgustingly discriminating and inappropriate remarks about one of my family members. Unbelievable that prejudice like this still exists in this day and age. Also, the rules of this rental were not made clear at all until after the fact, which lead to some last-minute scrambling. The house is lovely, but frankly the host ruined the visit for us. Think twice about this one, there are many other homes in the area which surely have more gracious and respectful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was exactly how it was advertised. Very spacious and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this house and location was perfect! The layout of the house, the location above the lake and the ease to find and use each of the spaces gave us a wonderful, unforgettable experience. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Liked: Cleanliness
House had plenty of room with a beautiful lake view. Plenty of wildlife around cabin, no issues with cleanliness or any kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a family event near Bayfield, CO and 3 families stayed here for Labor Day weekend. The Lakeview Home was a fabulous solution for all of us. The home is spacious and well appointed, the decks are incredible for lake views and relax time and big, open windows are an added plus! Deer and turkey were spotted to the thrill of all. It was a college football weekend so the big TVs added to our stay! Both kitchens are great, but the main one with beautiful counter top seating was perfect for the kid's pancake breakfasts! Great Stay!
Deer on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Izhar S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa Q.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT BOOK – MISLEADING LISTING AND UNSAFE CONDITIONSWe booked this "Big Beautiful Vallecito Lakeview Home" expecting a relaxing getaway, but unfortunately, it was anything but that.First and most disruptive, the fire alarm went off every single night at random hours with no way to stop it. The property manager was aware but offered no resolution other than to confirm “yes, that happens.” This made it impossible to get a full night’s sleep and caused a lot of stress throughout our stay.Plumbing throughout the house is a mess: all bathroom shower faucets are installed backwards—hot is cold and cold is hot. In the master bathroom, there was no cold water going to the shower at all, making it unusable. The jets in the master bathtub didn’t work either.The home’s general upkeep is also very poor. The carpet in the dining room had a large red stain that looked like dried blood or wine. As you inspect the home it is obvious the owner cut corners. Door locking mechanisms are held on with pieces of carpet, extension cords are used as electrical wiring, bugs and little critters can be seen throughout the inside of the home. Electrical wiring is exposed throughout the house and clearly done by someone without professional training. Most alarmingly, a ceiling fan was literally dangling from the ceiling, being held up only by its electrical wires. Serious safety hazard.When we contacted the property manager, he made it clear that the only thing he handles is checking guests in and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Great location and house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W., Snowflake, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

a beautiful cabin with an incredible view

This property had everything we needed and more, it was a very comfortable stay. i would definitely recommend to anyone that needs a place to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal house

Very large with excellent views of the lake. Deer and fox in the yard quite often. Deck space everywhere to be by yourself. The lake area is spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023