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A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly
3 BR/2 BA cottage directly across from Lake Pagosa! Newly renovated interior-—photos speak for themselves! Comfortably furnished one living room and one family room, stainless steel appliances, large kitchen island, four-season room w/large windows for plenty of natural light. Two of the BRs have large queen-sized beds, third room has full sized bed. The living room has a new couch with futon mattress that can be made of a bed for two person. Spacious fenced backyard (perfect for dogs!) w/deck, grill, dining table, and stone fire pit. Lots of games (cornhole, horseshoes, etc.) provided!
Property manager
Hongmei Zhang
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On a lake
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Water tubing 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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,470 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 7
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
House
A Carefree Pagosa Springs
A Carefree Cottage Pagosa Springs
A Carefree Cottage Private vacation home
A Carefree Cottage Private vacation home Pagosa Springs
About the neighborhood
Pagosa Springs, CO
What's nearby
Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Stevens Reservoir - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
San Juan River - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Rosie's Pizzeria - 7 min drive
Two Chicks & A Hippie - 7 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Coyote Moon Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stevens Reservoir, Pagosa Springs Golf Club, and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. San Juan River and Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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A Carefree Cottage/Pet friendly Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
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Reviews
10/10
This property is great for small families. It’s comfortable and in a quiet yet convenient location.
Rebecca Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
The check in check out process was nearly effortless. The home is very pet friendly with ample room to have a very good and comfortable time. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen and around the home. Excellent location near shopping and down town. Had a wonderful time.
Robert S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Great location. Fenced in back yard was plus for dogs. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Liz A.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
6/10
PRO’s - Garage w opener- Tiled flooring exclusive of one bedroom- Primary bathroom jetted tub is large enough for two average sized adults - Fully fenced backyard - Nice neighborhood CONs - Poorly designed second bathroom. That’s because as the shower, sink and toilet are within a glass enclosure EVERYTHING gets wet once the shower is used, and since the water exposure eliminates a bathroom electrical outlet NO electrical devices, such as a hair dryer, curling iron, etc can be used. - Although not an issue for two adults, as my wife and I only used the toilet, this bathroom might be OK for youngsters but IMO few adults will find the arrangement satisfactory.
Darryl A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
The home was close to everything, and felt like we were tucked away. Nice neighborhood to walk our puppies, and the house was puppy friendly. Beautiful and well stocked.
Elena P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
8/10
The location was several miles west of downtown Pagosa in a residential area. The property was as advertised. Kitchen was nice with plenty of dishes and utensils. A few things need attention (torn screens on doors to deck, peeling deck) but most rentals have these sorts of small issues. Overall, I was satisfied with the accommodation.
Alan L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
We enjoyed our stay but found both bathrooms to be a bit strange. The onsuite bathroom is a wet room and very ackward and messy to use and the hall bath has a shower head above the tub and again very ackward and messy.
michelle s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Stayed here for a month to ski Wolf Creek and it was wonderful. Took daily walks around the lake even with it being winter, and had the advantages of being close to town as well as nordic skiing and snowshoeing. The neighborhood was quite with everyone being very friendly. The homeowner was welcoming and an excellent communicator when I had questions. The home itself was well taken care of with a wood burning fireplace, full kitchen, and comfortable beds. Looking forward to staying here again!
Morgan O.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
The location in the lake area outside of downtown was excellent. Very good restaurants nearby and still just a few minutes drive to the heart of town. This location is more middle America neighborhood not a resort environment.
The owner has added very unique design elements to a typical ranch house. Beautiful woodwork and one-of-a-kind kitchen and bathrooms. All the appliances are new and high end.
The house offered all our dog’s needs - good size fenced and grassy backyard. A surprise dog bath in the laundry room was put to use and worked great.
We really enjoyed the sun room with access to a large deck with patio dining table.
There are some projects that are probably on the owners to do list. One needed item is a book like most VROB places have with instructions on how to turn on the several televisions and use of the wall fireplace in the garden room. We were not able to figure out any of them.
Over all, a relaxing place.
Jeanne O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
4/10
I really don’t like giving poor reviews but this experience was such a bummer. We were so excited about the location but the home ended up being very frustrating to stay in. While the owner was nice and tried to help, there were just so many issues. Upon arrival we noticed all of the glasses and silverware were dirty (cloudy and some with food stuck on) in the cabinets. We ran them all through the dishwasher. We saw a keurig in the photos so we purchased k-cups in our Walmart order only to arrive to a traditional coffee maker. We had to return the k cups and pick up coffee grounds. There were signs in the bathrooms saying you couldn’t flush the toilet paper. We clarified the next day with owner who said we could but that was confusing. The larger bathroom toilet was broken for our whole stay. We had to remove the tank lid to flush which was frustrating with young kids. The only fully working toilet was in a shower. None of the windows in the sun room worked and all of the blinds were broken. The backyard hose broke halfway through our stay which affected our water pressure. This made doing dishes harder. Many of the doors were extremely loud which made it harder for people to sleep in. The front door area always smelled like gas. Overall the house was just odd and had so many broken elements that it made it very difficult to relax.
Victoria B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
This property was perfect for our stay. Had everything we needed Host was very pleasant, quick and easy to communicate with. The backyard was perfect for our small dog. The house wasn’t far from town and neighborhood was quiet and peaceful . Loved the dog washing station to wash their feet off. Was a lovely place to stay and would definitely stay again. Thank you
Janean P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in pagosa. The home was nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Located right across the street from a beautiful lake and not far from anything you might want to do. Thank you for being promo in communications and providing just what the listing stated.
Brendon P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
We loved the house and location and would definitely recommend
Brenda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10
Everything was very comfortable. The house was incredibly well stocked and made it very easy to be away from home for the week. Would definitely use this home again if we come back to the area.
Cindy N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10
Place was awesome and host super accommodating!! I will definitely be staying again!!