Title: Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/fec06837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/6e8eaf22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/25f4c92a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/w1125h742x0y3-751682ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117380700/117380684/723de048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Gym - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102855700/102855663/36c26fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rio Vista at Vallecito Bayfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=102855663&PinnedHotelID=102855663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70870000/70868600/70868563/1e9c7ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seven Pines Cabin | Vallecito Lake Area, Close to Trails, Fireplace, Big Yard Bayfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=70868563&PinnedHotelID=70868563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83660000/83653900/83653824/ca12961d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vallecito Mountain Refuge Bayfield - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 79 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=83653824&PinnedHotelID=83653824&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34152000/34151904/15e63d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Nostalgic Mountain Home Memories in the beautiful Vallecito Valley! 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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 - Lemon Reservoir - 33 min drive - 19.5 miles - Fort Lewis College - 46 min drive - 32.4 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Iconic 4 BR 5 Ba Log Chateau on Vallecito River & Lake, 12,000 to 14,000 Mtns. located? > This family-friendly Bayfield holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vallecito Lake and Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Lemon Reservoir are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## 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 9.4 ### 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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