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The Call of the Water - Private luxury cabin on river in San Juan Nat Forest!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, McPhee Lake
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Call of the Water - Private luxury cabin on river in San Juan Nat Forest!

Positioned on 10 acres on the West Dolores River with 450 feet of river frontage and surrounded by national forest, the options are endless:

• Fish for beautiful trout right out your door
• Hike/hunt in the USFS land adjoining this property on two sides
• Kayak the river during the spring melt
• Paddleboard at McPhee reservoir
• Inner tube during summer
• Visit nearby Farmer's Markets
• Mountain bike the premier nearby trails
• Enjoy the fire pit and watch hummingbirds
• … and so much more

Your call! This well-loved, river-front cabin can be your place to get away from it all. We invite you to get active, sit in the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view up or down our valley, or both!
Located where the Aspen begin to grow, the property is nestled in the valley of the river and positioned conveniently near mountains and desert. Durango, Telluride and the Four Corners are all about an hour's drive. Fish the recently improved habitat of the West Dolores River on our property. Hike nearby trails like Bear Creek, Lizard Head, or Hope Lake. Mountain bike at Boggy Draw or Phil's World Bike Trails. Experience Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients nearby. Immerse yourself in nature, watch wildlife, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river just outside your bedroom window. Unplug and unwind in our little valley.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Dolores River. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from Dolores River and 14.4 miles (23.3 km) from Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum
As a guest of The Call of the Water - Private luxury cabin on river in San Juan Nat Forest!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dolores cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off the heater at the thermostat.
Please leave towels hanging in the bathroom so they do not mold.
Please put out all exterior fires. Ensure the grill is clean with its gas supply turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Property features an Arlo doorbell/exterior security camera facing the entry. Camera doesn't look into any interior spaces.
Property does not have air-conditioning. However, evening temperatures drop into the 50's in summer, so a/c not needed.
Guests will most likely need to enable WiFi calling since there is very little service in the area.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Call of the Water Cabin
The Call of the Water Dolores
West Fork Dolores River Cabin
The Call of the Water Cabin Dolores