New Listing! Deer Ridge Cabin | Borders BLM | Dog Friendly | Large Deck

Welcome to Deer Ridge Cabin — Your Mountain Retreat in the Heart of Nature! Nestled on two private acres of forested land, Deer Ridge Cabin offers direct access to scenic BLM hiking trails right from your backyard. Tucked in a peaceful, private neighborhood near Lake Simpatico, you’ll find the perfect spot for paddleboarding, fishing (no license required), and lakeside picnics. Just 15 minutes away, explore the waters of Vallecito Lake and Lemon Reservoir for even more outdoor fun. Bring your dog with you, too! As the sun sets, Bayfield’s designation as a “dark skies” community turns the front deck into your own personal observatory — ideal for stargazing under a canopy of stars.

–Where You’ll Sleep–
•Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom - King Bed with TV
•Bedroom 2- Main Floor Bedroom - King Bed
•Bedroom 3 - Lower Level Common Space - 2 Twin Beds
•Additional Sleeping Areas - Queen Sleeper Sofa (Living Room), Twin Day Bed (Loft), Queen Sleeper Sofa (Basement)

–Amenities You’ll Love–
•A fully equipped kitchen with sleek stainless steel appliances
•Cozy living and family rooms, each featuring an electric fireplace and smart TV
•Three spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms
•A large deck with grill and plenty of seating for al fresco dining
•Convenient washer and dryer for your use

–Location–
•The Forest Lakes community is 8 miles North of Bayfield, and 8 miles South of Lake Vallecito Recreation Area. Forest Lakes also has a playground and neighborhood lake for fishing - Lake Simpatico - with a walking trail around the lake.
•This home is approximately 20 miles from downtown Durango, 15 miles from Sky Ute Casino, and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area.

–Logistics–
•This home is pet friendly! We allow up to 2 dogs. The pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone.
•There is a portable AC unit in this home. Temperatures inside the property are also easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.
•The main door is access up an exterior flight of stairs.
•This cabin is rented from mid-April thru mid-October and is closed for the winter months

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: 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 Reviews

• Perfect cabin in the forest

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2025

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  Suzanne O from LEHI, UT recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin had everything we were looking for. The gate on the wrap around deck was a huge plus with our dog and small child. The area was quiet and beautiful. Loved all the windows and doors we would open to the outside fresh air. Vallecito Lake is a gem. The furniture, sheets, towels were all comfortable. I think the mattresses were new, the king mattresses were extra firm so we had a hard time sleeping on them, that was the only thing we didn’t love about this cabin. 100% would rent again.

  • Manager Responded on 8/13/2025

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective, and that you enjoyed the wrap around deck so much! :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!

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