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The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock

Our Ascent A-Frame Cabin is your perfect woodsy get-away! Comfortable living in a wooded setting - feels far away, yet you are still close to it all. Special things include amazing deck, kayak, outdoor games, outdoor dining area, proximity to lakes and other outdoor recreation, wood burning stove. The large back deck and yard are totally private.

This cozy cabin has modern updates. There is a full kitchen with dishwasher, full bathroom on main level and in loft, washer/dryer, and comfortable living area. The private deck is inviting in a treed setting. The yard has horseshoes and cornhole, as well as a hammock for ultimate relaxation. The living room TV is streaming only, so you can log-in to watch your streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc. The TV in the queen bedroom has streaming, as well. Fun hammock to relax in the upstairs loft bedroom!

BED CONFIGURATION:
* King Bed on Upper Level Loft with Hammock
* Queen Bed on Main Level with TV
* Queen Air Bed with Pump

LOCATION AND AMENITIES: The Forest Lakes area 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 appx 20 miles from downtown Durango and 50 miles from Pagosa Springs. There is plenty of dining, unique shops, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area - including hiking, boating, skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, biking, hunting, hot springs, rafting and more. There is a neighboring home, but the decks on each home are private and do not face each other.

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.

NOTES:
During the winter months (Thanksgiving to March) access to the home requires 4WD or AWD.
There is a ring camera at the front entrance area.

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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

1586-236264

About the neighborhood

Map
Bayfield, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Vallecito Lake - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 22 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 39 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 40 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 38 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Merchant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock located?

Located in Forest Lakes, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake SImpatico Trailhead and within 9 mi (15 km) of Los Pinos River and North Oak Park. Lavenia McCoy Public Library and Bayfield Town Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Ascent A-Frame Cabin | Wooded, Trails, Near Lakes, Deck, Hammock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Everything is clean, comfortable and just as promised.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This was just what I needed coming from SC after Hurricane Helena. Peaceful and quiet. Was able to recharge!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

The property was clean, beautiful and fun!! Very happy will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and beautiful

Clean and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in wooded neighborhood.

A very pleasant house with a nice porch and view of pine trees. Quiet and peaceful even though it’s in a development. Good kitchen and appliances and comfortable beds. Stayed one week and enjoyed area sites and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time to disconnect and relax

We absolutely loved this property! The location is beautiful - we enjoyed some quiet evenings on the back deck. Exactly as pictured and had everything we needed. Easy drive to Durango for hiking, rafting, and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Frame Cabin in CO Woods

Very nice small cabin in woodsy area, a little to close to the neighbors than we would have liked though. We did get to see some wildlife in the yard (deer). Overall enjoyed our stay for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

Quiet, peaceful, and very relaxing environment! Love the location and things to do in the area! We miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The A-frame was very nice to stay in while in Colorado. Cozy for my family and me. We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Cozy A frame. Was as advertised and pictures were accurate. Clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice retreat

Property was very nice with many amenities conveniently stocked. Great communication before, during and after. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Brandon S.

Peaceful Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and private. Our cabin was ideal for relaxing. Well stocked with everything you need. Great atmosphere. Some lights didn’t work, a little dark but worked great for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pollen in June

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin very much! The only thing that would have made our stay a little better would have been a better water hose and outdoor water pressure to hose off the poarch from all the pollen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cabin

The A frame cabin was adorable and so clean. My mom has a cleaning and organizing business and commented about how clean it was. It was even decorated with some cute fall and Halloween decorations. It's a bit of a drive to the cabin from the entrance of the community, but totally worth it. We were busy with lots of activities and sad that we actually didn't get to spend as much time at the cabin. It was stocked with everything you'd need as well. Definitely will stay again if we ever visit the Durango area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Week in July

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: Cabin was clean and in a great location. Neighborhood had a small playground and a small lake for fishing. Close to Bayfield which had restaurants, stores and great parks. Also a 30 min drive to Durango or larger Lake Vallecito.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming, Comfortable, Cute, and Clean — We loved it

We were looking for a cute place to stay while we took day outings to hike and sightsee, and the Ascent A-Frame Cabin was perfect. Our first day there, we did nothing but hang out at the cabin, reading, cooking, unwinding. This cute and welcoming space made it easy to just enjoy not going anywhere. Most mornings we enjoyed sitting on the back deck, drinking coffee. We cooked many of our meals in the kitchen and again utilized the deck and outdoor table for eating, chatting, and laughing. After long days of hiking, we were thankful for a hot shower and super comfortable mattresses. We had a wonderful stay and are thankful for the comfortable, clean, and cozy cabin. It was the perfect space for our girls’ trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AC

Installing an AC system would help on those hot days but at night when it cools off to the 50s it's nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, cozy stay in a great location

This cabin is in a natural, quiet neighborhood up the side of a foothill mountain. Enjoyable inside and out with a great porch and wood-burning stove. The bedrooms are spacious even in a small A-frame cabin. Cozy furniture and comfortable beds. The only thing I would add is a couple of small, soft reading chairs, rug, and a coffee table up in the main bedroom loft. Need a place to sit down up there so you can further enjoy the room and the view from yet another part of the cabin. Great to have a nice washer and dryer and other new appliances for the stay. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy A-frame

My husband and I enjoyed the location of this property. It was a beautiful house. The only amenities that I would include would be an iron and an ironing board. Also, you need to update your can opener. My husband and I purchased an iron and can opener at your local Dollar General while there. We would recommend your house, and I actually had a friend reach out to me today regarding it after my Facebook posts. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Frame Cabin in Durango

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely A Frame

We had such a great time. The property had everything needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barnes W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path.

Google still struggled to find property. But it was very nice once there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Very quite and cozy retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindi V., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

We were looking for a place to escape the heat & this place was perfect. It isn’t far from Durango & Mesa Verde.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seriously a perfect spot for our family of 4.

This was a little perfect spot for our family of 4 to enjoy activities in Durango while also enjoying activities in the neighborhood. We hiked around the lake, went fishing at the neighborhood lake and enjoyed seeing all of the incredible wildlife that Colorado has to offer. We played corn hole and enjoyed the hammock outside. This place was extremely clean and cozy. We will definately be back soon. What an incredible experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022