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Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK

Experience peaceful Colorado mountain living in this unique strawbale home. Unwind by exploring nearby lakes for boating and fishing or cozy up by enjoying your private patio.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4113 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK

Pine Meadow Cabin is our peaceful 2-bedroom, 2- bath single-level straw bale cabin featuring 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.

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.

BED CONFIGURATION:
* Main Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)
* 2nd Bedroom - King Bed (Main Floor)

NOTES: 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.

AREA: 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.

PETS: 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.

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.

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.

At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, Vacation Rental Collective offers a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. 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

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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: 1,216 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 are 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
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

Property is also known as

1586-225248

About the area

Map
Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Lemon Reservoir - 10 min drive
  • Vallecito Lake - 16 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College - 24 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 25 min drive
  • Purgatory Resort - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 24 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Distinctive Culinary Creations/Sloe Joe's Durango - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oktoberfest Durango - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK located?

Located in Aspen Trails, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lemon Reservoir, Los Pinos River and Lake SImpatico Trailhead. Vallecito Lake is 8.7 mi (14 km) away.

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Pine Meadow Cabin | Straw Bale, Solar Powered Cabin in Woods - Pets OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Mountain Home
The house was as advertised. Clean and comfortable. I would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Loved staying in a strawbale home
We loved staying in this wonderful strawbale and solar powered home! Beautiful location and close to hiking trails! It was quiet, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scot C.

Good Experience
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austyn B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Great property
Nice place, got to see wildlife early morning and late evenings. Location was good. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

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

Lacee C.

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

Andrew W.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful surroundings, quiet and peaceful
Very clean. Electric fireplace did not work. Property manager very attentive. Water in 2nd bathroom could be warmer. Beds are showing some wear. Kitchen well stocked. Wifi connectivity. Would likely stay there again and would also recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Fall Escape
The property was very comfortable and well equipped for a mountain cabin escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Great stay at the Strawbale house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect set up for one or two couples. Kitchen is nicely stocked with everything you might need for preparing meals. The beds are VERY comfortable and great to sink in to after a day adventuring.
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Winter Vacation dream!
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 place was super cozy and just what we needed for a small family getaway with our toddler. It was quiet but had nearly everything we needed. We would definitely recommend it!
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10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Straw Bale Cabin
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy place in a nice quiet area. Would recommend staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gregg K.

Beautiful stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Cabin was nice and met all of our needs. The views are gorgeous and the family had one of our most relaxing vacations ever. Cabin is perfect distance form lakes and town and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pine Meadow Cabin
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 time in this rental. It is well equipped with everything we needed, lovely furnishings, comfy beds, and a perfect location.

10/10 Excellent

Robert A., Austin, TX USA

Cozy Cabin
The pictures dont do Pine Meadows Cabin justice. It is perfect for a family of four, cozy and has everything you need. We cooked most of our meals at the cabin and enjoyed the warmth and peacefullness. Short drive to Durango for shopping and other outdoor activities. Will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

John R., McKinney, Texas

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Very nice, peaceful cabin
This is a very nice, quiet cabin in the woods. It was immaculately clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay very much. The only suggestion I have for future guests is that you might want to bring bottled water to drink and cook from as the well water has a sulphur smell. This is easily dealt with and otherwise a great cabin close to Lemon and Vallecito lake, hiking and Durango.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

We love staying in Durango
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This is our second year in a row to stay at Straw Bale, and our fifth year in Durango. The cabin meets our needs, and is comfortable. However, we were disappointed that we only had use of the oven (that stopped working on our second night) one night of the seven nights of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

R A W.

Great place to stay
Family of four on vacation. The cabin was comfortable and well maintained. Was in a rural neighborhood but not too close to anyone. The property was peaceful, lot's of birds and critters to watch. The nights were quiet and dark (which was nice coming from a Texas suburb)! It was a great place to come back to and relax after our many activities. About 20/25 minutes to Durango. Would stay again, for certain. It did get a little warm inside during the day, Maybe low to mid 80s; but that's because were were staying at probably the hottest part of the year. Owner had a swamp cooler and fans inside that helped. We opened the windows at night which was great because the temps got down to the low 60s/high 50s. The mornings were beautiful and cool. I might suggest bring drinking water as the tap water there is fairly soft and slightly sulfuric. This made all the difference when brewing coffee. A week or so before we asked to tack an extra day on the front of our stay because. We immediately got a response that it could be done. This place was just what my family was looking for! Thanks!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Craig J., phoenix, az

What’s up with the water?
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed having 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with king size comfortable beds.It’s about 10 miles from Durango, but very close to Lemon reservoir.The difficulty we had was that the well water hadn’t been treated. It smelled very bad and took 2 days to work things out.Suggestion: have the cleaners tell the management company when the well needs to be treated!Also, bring your own coffee. I’ve never stayed anyplace that didn’t have at least coffee.

8/10 Good

Chad I., Florissant, CO, USA

Decent Stay
The property itself is fine. The pictures make it seem that the land dimensions are larger than reality. The interior is great. Recommend staging it with fresh keurig pods before every visit since it is quite a ways to the store. The largest issue we had was the sulfur smell from the water. There seems to be something very wrong going on with the rotten egg / sulfur smell. There's ways to mitigate this and I recommend the owners invest in this mitigation so that future guests don't have to deal with smelling that every time they run water. In the mean time, staging each visit with a case of bottled water would be great until they get the smell under control. Other than that, great visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christophe J.

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

8/10 Good

Alexander L.

Liked: Listing accuracy
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