The Better House

Comfortable Dog-Friendly Home within Walking Distance of Lake - Wooded Setting
Comfortable Dog-Friendly Home within Walking Distance of Lake - Wooded Setting
Comfortable Dog-Friendly Home within Walking Distance of Lake - Wooded Setting

Cabin in Bayfield, Colorado

Guests
10 Guests
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets allowed
Pets allowed

Locally Owned & Operated

Durango

Durango

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.58

What our guests are saying...

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The Better House is described as a beautiful, spacious, and cozy cabin that feels welcoming, relaxing, and ideal for families or groups, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy separate spaces. Guests consistently praised the comfortable furnishings, cozy atmosphere, heated floors, and thoughtful layout that made the home feel well maintained and easy to enjoy. The Better House was frequently noted as very clean, well furnished, and stocked with the essentials guests needed for cooking, dining, and a comfortable stay. Its setting was appreciated for being peaceful, convenient to the lake and nearby attractions, and easy to access while still feeling private and tucked away. Guests especially loved the stunning lake, mountain, pine tree, and wilderness views from the deck, balcony, and patio, along with the charming outdoor spaces and fairy garden. Reviewers also highlighted the well equipped kitchen, updated appliances, games, electronics, outdoor seating, grill, and reliable wifi as features that added to the overall experience.

Overview

Come to Vallecito Lake for your next mountain getaway and stay in this welcoming two-bedroom (plus loft) home for 10, which boasts walking distance to the lake and easy access to hiking trails and dining. This home is ideal for a couple of families vacationing together or hunters and anglers looking for a budget-friendly accommodation in a stunning mountain setting. Dogs welcome.

You'll be situated near the shores of Vallecito Lake, so you can easily walk to boating and fishing. Hiking trails are plentiful around the lake and are perfect for communing with nature on foot or horseback. Durango is about 23 miles away, and Purgatory is about 47 miles away for skiing in the winter and mountain biking and various festivals in the summer. Take a day trip to Mesa Verde to explore ancient dwellings of the Anasazi, or ride the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Get a fire going in the wood stove, then settle in and relax in the living room with free WiFi or a TV show, or simply enjoy the company of family and friends. The in-house washer/dryer allow you to pack light, and a gas grill is a great option for quick, easy meals, which you can enjoy together on the sun-drenched deck.

Book this Bayfield rental today and come immerse yourself in peaceful mountain living!

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Fireplace
Fireplace
Internet
Internet
Wood stove
Wood stove
DVD player
DVD player
Cable
Cable
TV
TV
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Stove
Stove
Gas grill
Gas grill
Lakefront
Lakefront
Lake view
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain view
Waterfront
Waterfront
Water view
Water view
Adult bikes
Adult bikes
Downhill Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Dog-friendly
Dog-friendly

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 5

Beds
1 queen bed
Beds
3 sofa beds

Location

Bayfield, Colorado, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.58
62 reviews
5 Star
73%
4 Star
19%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
2%
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Stephen D2026-02-04

Private and cozy

ANNA, D2025-08-24

Great location, great view, beautiful cabin. We had a good time, but property management could be improved.

Adelaido Gene R2025-08-11

Great location. Maybe a little to close to main road if you have little ones or pets.

Jennie E2025-08-01

Beautiful views, lots of outdoor seating to enjoy it. Plenty of room for our family. Beautifully decorated. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

DAVID P2025-07-20

Very nice cabin, nice location and right off the main road so I was able to park my boat easily. Everything we needed, very roomy. We definitely want to stay there again.

Andy S2025-07-03

We spent 2 nights and it was wonderfully relaxing. It was a relatively close to durango, The purpose of our trip. The only down side was no cell service. Wifi worked well with multiple devices, so we survived.

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Rating4.58

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