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Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck

Family-friendly vacation home in Bayfield

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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Aspen Ridge at Lake Vallecito is a cozy retreat nestled in the pines, offering expansive views of Vallecito Reservoir from its covered outdoor living area and balcony. Unwind with the wood burning stove or upgraded in-floor heat system, enjoy family fun in the game room, and relax on the deck with plenty of seating.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck

Wake up to panoramic lake views and the scent of pine at Aspen Ridge, a beautifully remodeled contemporary retreat perched above Lake Vallecito. With over an acre of privacy and direct year-round access just south of the marina, this modern lake home is the perfect balance of comfort, style, and Colorado mountain charm.

Inside, the open-concept layout invites connection whether you’re gathered around the wood-burning stove in the living room or enjoying a meal with loved ones. There are wall-to-wall windows that bring the lake and forest right to your fingertips. Radiant in-floor heating keeps the home warm and cozy, even in the colder months.

The spacious primary suite features a king bed and ensuite bathroom, while glass-paneled doors throughout the main floor lead to a covered outdoor living area — the true heart of this home. Sip coffee on the deck as the sun rises over the reservoir, fire up the grill for dinner with a view, or simply relax with a good book and the sounds of nature all around.

Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a second TV/play area with its own balcony overlooking the lake. This is a perfect space for kids, teens, or a quiet reading nook. For extra fun, head to the garage-turned-game room, fully equipped and ready for year-round use.

All TVs are Smart Samsung models with access to Samsung TV Plus, and guests are welcome to stream their own favorites via Netflix, Hulu, and more. Whether you're exploring the trails, boating on the lake, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings, Aspen Ridge at Lake Vallecito offers a stunning base for your next mountain lake getaway.

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Bedroom #1: King Bed (main level - TV)
* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed (upstairs)
* Bedroom #3 - Twin over Full Bunk Bed (upstairs)

LOCATION: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are 1 mile from 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.

NOTE: In winter (November through April), 4WD is required. It is NECESSARY that you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, vehicles with medium to high clearance and winter/snow tires.  Although the roads and driveway are well-maintained, the road leading up to the home is somewhat steep and will be snow packed and slick.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 1,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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
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

Property is also known as

1586-228208

About the neighborhood

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Bayfield, CO

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 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) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck located?

This family-friendly Bayfield vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Aspen Ridge | Nice Views of Vallecito Lake -Boat Parking, Game Room, Deck Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the back porch and all the wildlife we saw. Such a huge property. Perfect parking for our fishing boat. Professionally appointed with everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tamira h.

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

Location Location Location

This property is very warm and inviting. Well stocked with all the amenities. The views and location are second to none. Cant wait to come again, but would have loved to bring the fur babies.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy K.

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

Perfect home! Beautiful view!

The house was perfect! Very clean, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen! Large covered back porch that has comfortable furniture, one could easily take a nap out there. It’s not directly on the lake but has a wonderful view! Thirty minutes from Durango with plenty of options of things to do for the whole family! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Krissy K.

Family getaway

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 was our second year staying at this beautiful home. Views are absolutely stunning and love seeing all the wildlife hanging out in the yard. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Great view

We loved the view and the quiet location. The road up to the house was a little crazy. Appreciated the game room and books for our grandson. The house was very clean! The porches and game room could have used a little attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Li L.

Peaceful Place with a Lake View

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: Love the location of the property, up in the mountain overlooking the lake. Our family spent most of the time on the porch, having family meals and reading by the fire pit. Cool breeze, some drizzles during the day, deers passing by, so quiet and friendly neighborhood. As a bonus, our class B RV can drive up and down the mountain, parking is flat and spacious. Definitely would book again.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JASON B.

Paddle Board Trip

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: The house was great! Plenty of space for us and 4 teenagers. Proximity to the lake was also very convenient. The house was clean and functional. The back porch was perfect for morning coffee and evening dinners!
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10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

Great stay!

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 have been to Bayfield/Durango many times and this was a fantastic trip! The rental was exactly as described, with plenty of room for the 5 of us! We had the best time! The VRC staff were incredibly good communicators and such a great help with just 2 minor questions. Thank you! We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

William D.

Durango

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: Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

We had a thoroughly wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Great Lake view from the comfortable back porch.

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 was a great home for our trip to Durango. We especially enjoyed the back porch. The views of the lake and the forest were beautiful, we loved the fire table, and enjoyed our meals at the dining table on the deck. The kitchen was well equipped, and things worked well. The surroundings were very quiet and the beds were comfortable so we all slept good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Family trip

The property was perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

THE Best!

This house was amazing! It was super clean and well stocked. Checkin/out was very easy and well communicated. The location and views were awesome! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Candy S.

Lakepaiew Home

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented this home because of thee view and location to the lake as well as the patio as we wanted to spend our time outside. The porch was as expected however it was not as clean as it should have been and the most annoying thing was that the propane tanks (2) for the grill were basically empty and ran out the first night as we were cooking dinner. We called early the next day and were told we would not get new propane until at least 5pm. They didnt arrive until 5:45 so we had to change our meal plan again. The propane for the fire table was also very low and the garbage cans were full when we arrived. The rest of the house was great and the only issue we would mention is that the upstairs rooms are small and there isn't a chest of draws for your folded clothes. Aside from these issues we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William W.

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

Great backyard and GREAT View

This property has a wonderful view, great covered deck.The property has very good WiFi. Loved the location at Lake Vallecito. Lots to do at the lake and a short drive to Durango or Pagosa Springs. However, arrival at the front entrance or the property is a dirty front porch, chairs too filthy to sit on, pile of owl droppings with black bugs running in and out. The furniture on the rear deck is not much better. The cushions are really too dirty to sit on. I took a grill mat to cook on so as not to mess up the grill, but the grill was so full of grease we had a pretty good fire going the first time to turned it on and we hadn't even started our food. Flames and smoke everywhere. The main shower/tub was not draining, filled up to above the ankles. We had to take the stopper out and dig out a huge amount of hair, black with mold. I sent a photo of that freaky mess to the property manager. Other small things like dirty dishes in the cupboard, dirty pan in the drawer, kitchen floor less than clean and old entry mats with rolled up edges that don't let the door close. We really did enjoy the back deck, we had some large towels in our car we could drape over the cushions and we found a pack of cleaning towels in the house to clean up the table. Property has a nice kitchen and appliances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Peaceful & Stunning

Peaceful lake cabin with an amazing outdoor deck with propane firepit & stunning lake views. Home was well equipped & great for all ages. Lovely stay for the week! Thank you for sharing this home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We loved this house. The outdoor patio and the way it stayed shaded all day made for a relaxing place to sit and relax while our kids played in the yard. Weather was cool in the mornings and evenings and even without AC we were able to keep things comfortable even during hot weather. The lake was beautiful, Vallecito Creek Trail was our favorite, and we enjoyed day trips into Durango.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle L.

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

Comfortable, lovely lake view home.

We booked this home last minute after our other reservation was cancelled on us. I had to make a really fast decision on booking this one, and it turned out great! This home was perfect for my family of 4 plus my parents, so 6 people total. The kitchen was updated and well stocked. The dining table and living room was big enough for all of us to relax and enjoy. The large covered patio was so lovely to have; furniture made a perfect early morning coffee spot to sit in the silence and watch the deer that call the back yard home. In addition, there is an upper deck off the upstairs that is perfect for night time star viewing! This house is close to the lake and marina, where you can fish and rent fishing boats and kayaks. There are a couple of small grocery stores at the lake and a restaurant on the north end of the lake where we had dinner one night. About 35-40 minutes from Durango, which is a fun mountain town with a lot to do and great restaurants and down town shopping district. The property manager was very responsive to questions and issues. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle W.

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

Gayle wolfe

Look just as advertised might be nice to have upstairs bathroom. The only negative was the patio area was extremely dusty. We had to wipe everything down before we could enjoy the amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Simply outstanding

The place was amazing. A true gem. So peaceful and relaxing. Guaranteed we will stay again. We didnt want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy K.

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

Family Get Away

This home was the perfect accommodations for our family. Plenty of room, very clean and the views were absolutely amazing! This was the first trip we have been able to take together since our kids became adults. It really gave us a chance to lounge in a comfortable environment to catch up and reconnect. We also had a little family fun competing in ping pong :-) I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

VRBO

Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Beautiful, Just as listed

We so enjoyed our stay. When we return this will be the place we will look to see if it is available. Comfortable beds, Spacious common areas. Gorgeous lake views. we had Deer and turkey come by in the morning. The house was very clean, and necessities were there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Returned Because It's Beautiful At Vallecito

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 wonderful stay. The home was clean and comfortable and very well equipped. We had quite a bit of success fishing and enjoyed some nice Spring weather. This was our second stay at this home and we intend to return in the Fall. When I called the management staff for help with Wifi, I received a call back almost immediately and was helped by a kind and thoughtful staff member.