Entire home

The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK

Photo gallery for The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK

Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, books, offices

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK

The Retreat at Forest Lakes is the perfect space for your family getaway! Comfortable indoor and outdoor living areas, patio with seating, grill and hot tub. Fenced yard for pets and kid safety. Now with Starlink Internet!!

This is a great family retreat with lots of space, very well set up for kid and pets, too! Things that make this home special are the well-stocked kitchen, outdoor hot tub and grill, reading/office room with books, puzzles and toys for all ages, fenced yard with doggie door, high chair, pack-n-play, kids dishes. The living room and bedroom both have Smart TV's with Netflix and DisneyPlus streaming services set up for guest use. Located in the Forest Lakes section of Bayfield, just outside of Durango and near Lake Vallecito. Come stay, play and relax!

BED CONFIGURATION:
Master Bedroom - King with smart TV and Ensuite Bath (Upstairs)
2nd Bedroom- King (Upstairs)
3rd Bedroom - Bunk bed with Full on bottom, Twin on top - (Upstairs)
Living Room - Sleeper Sofa - main level

LOCATION: The Forest Lakes area is 8 miles North of Bayfield, and 8 miles South of Lake Vallecito Recreation Area. Forest Lakes also has a playground and neighborhood lake for fishing - Lake Simpatico - with a walking trail around the lake. This home is appx 20 miles from downtown Durango and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area - including hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, biking, hunting and more.

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone.

There is a ring camera at the front door entry only.

During winter storm events 4WD is required.

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

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.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. 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.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

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.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2048 sq ft (190 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

1586-227059

About the neighborhood

Map
Bayfield, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 15 min drive
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 28 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 34 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College - 35 min drive
  • Purgatory Resort - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 34 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Merchant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK located?

This family-friendly Bayfield vacation home is located in the mountains, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Park and Los Pinos River. North Oak Park and Vallecito Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Retreat at Forest Lakes | HotTub, Near Town/Lakes - Privacy, Pets OK Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rex N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience overall
Awesome property! We had an issue with the hot tub that was promptly handled. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
The hot tub was nasty, the house was hot, and only 1 person could shower, then wait for the hot water to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert R., Lake Stevens, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite Rural Location
We stayed for 5 nights for our visit to the Durango area. The house is large, well laid out with common areas on the ground floor and bedrooms upstairs. We enjoyed the hot tub. We were unable to find towels for the hot tub so we used the bath towels. There were no napkins so we used paper towels. There was no coffee or creamer. The igniter on the gas grill does not work so we found a small cigarette lighter in the wood burning fireplace box which was difficult to light the grill. A remote garage door opener would be nice for inclement weather. The bath tub in the main bathroom upstairs drains very slowly. The toilet on the main floor fills very slowly. Overall, a few minor inconviences but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful neighborhood close to Durango!
The home was comfortable, clean, and had plenty of cooking gear. The hot tub was perfect on a cool evening! Close to Durango and also to Vallecito reservoir. The neighborhood has its own park and walking trail. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
July in Forest Lakes
Good setup for a family and the fenced yard area is a plus for young children and anyone with a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bayfield
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay
Great place! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year’s Getaway
We had a wonderful and cozy stay. It snowed while we were there, and the yard was great for playing in the snow. The house was most accommodating and homey. We loved the open floor plan and bedrooms upstairs. The dogs loved playing outside in their own space. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
Everything was great the only thing that i would of liked was a insta hot hot water heater we ran out of hot water like 15 mins into our showers and there wasnt enough hot water to even shave other then that everything else was great and relaxing which was what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Complaints
Great place and location. The house offers more than what was included in the description so we over packed. Would for sure stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly Ann

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was over treated with chemicals, the hot tub had sand all over the bottom of it, there were dirty underwear in the bedroom closet, the trash can keys were missing (so trash piled up in the garage stinking it up, the sheets were dirty on the pull out couch, but otherwise the house was great. The location was quiet and the wildlife was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped for use, the grill was convenient (but was filty and caught fire so my husband had to clean it), the beds were comfortable, the pillows were ok, but really need replaced, and the the decor was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pine Valley Property
Had a great 40th anniversary week celebration. Bayfield is excellent location for fishing, hiking, National and State Parks close by and Durango. House was clean and we had all we needed for our stay. Especially Loved access to garage for parking and enclosed pet area
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric E., Albany, NY/New York, NY/Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place. It was a great stay.
I have spent much of my weekends over the years climbing Colorado 14ers, which had me in the Durango many times, but it has been awhile. I wanted to get to know area better. In fact, the area is on my shortlist to retire to soon. I picked a home and a neighborhood that I might actually like to live in. While that particular was perfect and stay was great, I did not care as much of the location as expected. It was reasonably close to Durango and Vallecito Res (beautiful), but not close to the national forest. Everything around here is private land. We wanted to run Los PInos river in our kayak, but there were no put-ins or take-outs as the entire river was in private land. he inability to access things like this just did not register with this Colorado boy, so it as a turn-off. That notwithstanding, the specific home was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway in the trees!
Great property, well stocked and maintained and the customer service was fantastic. The only piece of feedback I would share is that the property could use some pest control - there were ants in on of the bathrooms, spider webs outside, and gnats in some of the bedrooms. Normal in the mountains, but maybe get someone in the spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Great stay!!
We truly enjoyed this cabin . It’s close to Durango but very private. So much to see and do nearby. We loved hiking and visiting the Durango Hot Springs.The kitchen was fully equipped and the beds were super comfy! The only drawback we had was that the hot tub was not very clean even after they said they came out and cleaned it. Then they did send someone on our last day there. I think it’s just hard to keep these clean . Also, there was a dog that barked every morning nearby and a big Akita that some neighbor lets run loose. Neither of these issues are the rental owners fault … so overall .. we loved it .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carroll B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
My husband and I took our son and one of his friends snowboarding for Spring Break. We always book a house with a hot tub. We enjoyed the kitchen the most! We had a few issues that were promptly taken care of. My husband worked from the home office and we took our Beagle, Dixie. It was incredibly clean! The heated floors in the master bath was a nice surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M., Rio Rancho, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Peaceful
We had a wonderful time. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And our dogs loved romping around in the snow. I loved that the cabin had everything we needed even for the dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a perfect spot!
This is such a great spot especially if your goals is to enjoy nature, have pets and prefer privacy. The house is massive and has a very cabin-home feel to it which we loved. I worked during the week and they have an entire room dedicated as an office space which was great. The hottub was a huge plus. Durango is about 30 minutes away but the drive is so pretty it didn't bother us at all. Wonderful experience and will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The home is so beautiful & welcoming! We spent most of our time outside on the patio, watching it rain & the wildlife. It was beautiful, wish we were still there! My puppies LOVED the back yard & it was safe & secure for them. The amenities were 1st class. There was a leak in the freezer, but we were able to fix it so the owners did not have to pay for maintenance. We also cleaned the house before we left, even though not required. We (my brother & I) could have stayed for a month!! Hope to go back soon!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
We had a wonderful time! The property was clean and cozy. We really enjoyed the hot tub, and cooking dinner there. I will definitely request this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for family getaway.
30 min east of Durango. Steam locomotive train to Silverton was a joy for all of us, young and old. Caretaker was excellent. Dogs had a wonderful time as well. Laundry room and back porch were especially nice. Spa was new and very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week spent at Forest Lakes
The house was everything we needed and more. We traveled from southern CA with our infant and the house was so cozy and homey. We truly felt like we were at our own house! The bedrooms were all spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Everyone had their own bathroom which was a plus! It was nice to cook dinner in the beautiful kitchen (which came equipped with everything we needed), enjoy a movie on Netflix and cap off the night with a soak in the hot tub. We would recommend this house to any family visiting the Durango area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Ski Trip
Ski trip that turned into R&R trip due to not enough snow. Enjoyed the streaming to movie watch during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Everything was just as advertised, we had an awesome stay, definitely coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021