Title: Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and sauna ## Photo gallery for Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. (Bayfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/fec06837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. (Bayfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/6e8eaf22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. (Bayfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/w1125h742x0y3-751682ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. (Bayfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/723de048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. (Bayfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/25f4c92a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns., you can look forward to a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. Consider this Country Chateau House your home away from home while you visit the Vallecito Lake Valley. This amazing Home boasts 4 bedrooms, including 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds & 1 Full bed. With 5 bathrooms featuring luxurious amenities like a jetted bathtub & Couples Shower, guests will feel pampered during their stay. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. Enjoy 6 Fireplaces, Fully equipped Library, 2 Full Kichens, 2 Living Rooms & Family Rooms, one Upper Floor and one Lower Floor. Featuring a beautiful Hand Carved 4.5 x 9 Pool Table, Waterfront Dining, Wrap Around Decks, Stunning Log Staircase, Rock Fireplaces, Marvel at the Celebrities & Captains of Industry who have been Wined & Dined at our 5,250 sq ft Mini Mansion Chateau, Luxury at the Edge of the Wilderness. The home is located at the mouth of Vallecito Lake. You can swim, water, ski, boat, fish, hike, ride Horses, take ATVs up the mountain trails, nearly here across the street. You can rent ATVs in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. The house is located in a heavily forest Valley that is full of pine trees, and the mountains are covered with Aspens. near fully forested properties surrounding our house.You can also bring your own ATVs or Snowmobiles and you can also utilize our extensive private land available to our guests. Dine in 2 Restaurants at the lake. Enjoy Whitewater Rafting , Hot Springs, downhill skiing, just north of Durango or just east of Pagosa Springs. 1 Hour Dr. to Purgatory three Mountain ski resort and 1.5 hours to the Wolf Creek ski resort. I can tell you a certain having been fortunate to travel the world. There are a few places anywhere that are more beautiful than this immediate area. The valley itself is surrounded by 12 to 14,000 foot peaks and you can access all of the high mountain plateaus either on a horseback or by hiking. There there area number of lakes and creeks in the high country and one spectacular one is called Emerald Lake. We hope to see you at our wonderful walk château home and can assure you you will not be disappointed. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Lift (86 centimetre wide door) - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Gym ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Living plant wall - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914100/69914016/9f5c05e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Haven+5 Acres+Sprawling Yards+Spectacular Waterfall Koi Pond! 3BR/2Bath Bayfield - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=69914016&PinnedHotelID=69914016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121980000/121975100/121975065/d9dc1762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene 4-bedroom house in Durango Durango West - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=121975065&PinnedHotelID=121975065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121780000/121771200/121771147/28ddb1ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skiing 20 Min Away, Hot Spring Close,Dalton Ranch! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.43741,-107.54212&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BzocFfikoS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBQBSBQDSBQDSDQBQDQDQFQDQFQDOFSFOFOFQFOHOFQHOFOHOHMHOHMHOHMJMHMJMJMJKHMJKJMLKJKJKJKLIJILKLILIJILILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENELENGLCNELCNCNELANENANCLANANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LDNBNBLDNBLFNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJLHJHLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHLHLHNJLHNHLFNHNFNHPFNFNFPHNFNDRFNDPFPDPDPDPDPBPDRDPBRBPBRBPBRBRBP%40R%40R%40RBP%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FPCRARARAPCRCRCPCRCRCPCPEREPCPEPEPEREPGNEPGPEPGNIPGNGNGPINGNINGNILINKNILILILKNILKJKLKJKJKLKJKLKHMJKHMJMHKHMJMFMHMFMHMHMDMFOFMFMDMFODMDOBMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMCOEMCOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMEMIMIMGMIKGMKMIMIKKMIKKKIKMMKKMKKIKKMKKKMIOKMIMIMIOIOIMIOGOIOGOIQGOGOGQGOGQEQGQEOGQESEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCSCSCQCSASAQCSASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tvM2r9_58UGQIoCxZTg9bARrgvo=) Bayfield, CO #### What's nearby - Vallecito Lake \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Animas River \- 46 min drive \- 31.7 miles - Fort Lewis College \- 46 min drive \- 32.2 miles - Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad \- 49 min drive \- 33.8 miles - Mercy Regional Medical Center \- 49 min drive \- 39.5 miles #### Getting around - Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬4 min drive - ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬5 min walk - ‪Schank House - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.? ### What time is check-in at Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.? ### What time is check-out at Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.? ### Where is Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Scott W. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful mountain getaway on the lake. The area is fantastic and property is very nice with plenty of space. Jim and his team are very attentive. Plenty of public land to explore in the area from hiking to utv trails and great fishing. ##### Scott W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Colorado Living! Jim was amazing to deal with! We had a great time hanging on the decks and shooting a lot of pool! Cabin is very close to ATV trails, which is very convenient. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brock L. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had the most AMAZING stay over Labor Day weekend in this absolutely BEAUTIFUL 3-story mountain cabin! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations!!! The home is perfectly placed in the mountains with the most STUNNING views you could ever imagine! Every detail of the cabin was immaculate, and having two full kitchens made it perfect for our group!Mr. James went above and beyond for us and truly was the best host we’ve ever experienced!!! So kind, attentive, and super thoughtful!! It made our stay that much more special!This cabin is truly a gem, and we will 100% be coming back! 10 out of 10-highly recommend!!! ##### Brock L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ---