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Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Durango, Colorado
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)35 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
113 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

Room options

About the area

Durango

At this cabin, you'll be 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Lemon Reservoir and 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Los Pinos River. .The cabin features a washer/dryer, free WiFi, and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. A balcony or patio, a living room, and a Smart TV are also available.

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 30 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artistic Edge Design - 5 min drive
  • Great Divide Outfitters - 26 min drive
  • San Juan Images - 26 min drive
  • Haggard's Black Dog Tavern - 16 min walk
  • Distinctive Culinary Creations/Sloe Joe's Durango - 5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK

**Book Today for Only $300 Down at the Time of Booking ***

Our peaceful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-level home features an open living concept, country kitchen, laundry room covered porch and open patio. The Pine Meadow Cabin, located between Durango and Bayfield, is close to Vallecito & Lemon Lakes, a gorgeous mountain recreation area with boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, four-wheeling and more.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)
2nd Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)

Our home's architecture, which uses strawbales as structural elements, is optimal for the arid southwest landscape, helping insulate the home in the winter and keep it cool in the summer. Consistent with most Colorado mountain destinations, the home does not offer air-conditioning. There is a washer/dryer in this home.

This is a mountain home on a well. Most guests prefer to bring bottled water for drinking due to the high mineral content. There is no cell service located at this property. There is a landline and WiFi calling works.

This home is appx 30 minutes to downtown Durango, 30 minutes to Vallecito Marina, and 55 minutes to Purgatory ski resort.

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, they are very steep and curvy, and will be snow packed and slick.

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).

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.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

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

  • Unit size: 1216 sq ft (113 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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 are welcome and stay free

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

1586-225248

Frequently asked questions

Does Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK?

No, Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Wooded Setting - Pets OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado trip
Great place to stay near Durango and very convenient and close!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin!
Cozy place tucked in the trees. Even with snowstorms the place stayed warm and cozy.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Excellent stay. Cabin was very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for us. We like nature and really enjoyed the fall colors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Escape
The property was very comfortable and well equipped for a mountain cabin escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christophe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to unwind. Gret for pets.
Great location about 30 minutes from downtown Durango. easy access to trails and lakes. Very well equipped and furnished. Lovely backyard where pets can play safely at will. We really enjoyed the place and will be back for "real" (see comment below about internet) vacations. A few details that could have made the stay from Good to Great. - The internet works however is extremely slow (Speedtest : Ping 600 MS Download 9.99Mbps Upload 0.50 Mbps). this makes it ok to browse the internet casually but definitely not OK for a workcation week. Do not count on being able to do Zoom call form there. We had to go work downtown in a rented office. - On the description pictures, there is a tarp outside that give shade on the terrasse. the Tarp was not there, this is unfortunate as it could have been pleasant to be outside in the shade. - Finally, all the sink drain need cleanup. there is a very bad odor coming for mthe drains when water flows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and lication
Loved the cabin and all the extra kitchen appliances, back yard, furnishings -everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and location!
The property is exactly as advertised. Clean, comfortable, and beautiful area. It was a great base camp for our Durango adventures. There was an unprecedented heat wave while we were there. The owners prepared, and supplied us with fans and a large swamp cooler which made a huge difference, and kept us comfortable. I recommend this property to anyone visiting the Durango area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John R., McKinney, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cool Cabin
We really enjoyed the cabin. It was extremely quiet and close to both Lake Lemon and Vallecito (which are awesome). The drive up to the cabin is pretty steep but ok for an SUV, truck or Subaru. Definitely bring water; as noted in other reviews the Sulphur smell is strong. The solitude of the cabin is worth the trade offs though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness
There are some caveats
The strawbale house itself is eclectic in terms of decoration, but it grows on you. The furniture layout in the main room makes no sense, but I guess it somehow works. What I didn't like is that when I booked the property, there was no mention of having a 4WD vehicle with snow tires required, until I received the check-in information. Didn't matter - my X5 made it through the neighborhood just fine, even without snow tires. Had to shovel 24" of snow off the driveway, because the guy that was supposed to plow it didn't show up till 6PM, and we needed food. Good cardio workout, but it took 4 hours to clear. That said, that would not be the standard experience, as it was an act of mother nature. Cabin was clean, all standard cooking implements were there. Bed was comfortable. Also, the TV has subscriptions to all streaming services I can imagine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was just lovely!
Very well equipped kitchen. Bed and pillows super comfy. Just an all around good vibe to the place. Super friendly neighbors. Lovely hike just up the road. Lemon Reservoir a short drive and just beautiful! I pooch was in heaven. We would totally go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022