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

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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • McPhee Lake
  • Purgatory Resort
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • 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 manager

Charles Robinson

Languages

English

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
  • 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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maurine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, serene location with lots of beautiful trees and river frontage. The cabin was unique and perfectly maintained. We enjoyed watching little chipmunks and lots of birds from the spacious windows facing the river. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
View from inside the cabin was amazing. We had a few hiccups, we were unaware there was absolutely no cell service at the cabin so we couldn’t get into the cabin. However the owner has a ring camera and we were able to get right in. So just be more prepared than us and have the check in process screen shot. Once in and on their Wi-Fi you’ll be good to go! They gave great recommendations for things to do and were quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! The cabin is exactly as it's listed, so cozy! And I believe the bathroom even had heated floors!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B., Deer Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Vinsan

Good. Very cozy and comfortable. All the convenience of modern life.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Retreat

Cute little cabin right next to the river and mountains. Beautiful location! Good communication from the host. It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting

Property was a cute cozy cabin with enchanting views. The area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Visit

This property was exactly as described, wonderful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation Spot

My two teenage kids, my husband, and myself had the best time staying in this little cabin by the river. Everything was so clean and well stocked. We felt so comfortable in this cabin and we were in awe of the view out the windows. My husband is a contractor and noticed how well built the cabin is and loved the architecture of it. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Cabin location and layout is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ron d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Water

Nice quite location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolores Colorado cabin

This is a great cabin for a stay in Southwest Colorado. The West Dolores river is feet from the house. The cabin has been updated and has everything you need for a perfect stay. The host was very responsive. I was lucky to find this property for my vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect mountain get-away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, well-stocked, and private. Charles was so responsive to all our questions....we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teddi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Our stay at the cabin was wonderful! We had a glitch when checking in ( with the cleaning) and the owner was extremely responsive, took care of it ASAP, and gave us a bit of a refund for the inconvenience. The cabin was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The location is convenient and the cabin is totally cozy! My only suggestion would be to improve the lighting with some lamps. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin on the river

We really enjoyed our stay. Cabin is rustic but a perfect little getaway. Great location next to the river, private, quiet and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Very nice cabin, rustic feel but with all the amenities of home. Small problem with the water but Charles was all over it And found a solution within an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

September stay

Really loved this property right on the river. Expansive windows. Even came with a 7 am squirrel wake up call dropping cones on the roof. Part of the rustic charm. :) Great location and private and close to so many beautiful places.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect escape!

Nature immersion with access to cute town and amazing trails. Very simple lodging didn’t distract from the gorgeous surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Enjoyed this cozy cabin on the west Dolores River. It was very peaceful. Picked this cabin as a central location so that we could go to Durango, Telluride, Ridgway/Ouray and Silverton. The drives to these towns were spectacular. If you love the sound of water at night to help you sleep, this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

steve h., Riverton Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Getaway!

This place is great, we enjoyed being away from town, its easy to get to, in and out. Very clean and open, right next to the river. Only 13 miles into town. Very comfortable* * A 2" memory foam mattress topper would be a great addition, as this mattress is very firm. My bones would appreciate that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Justine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Place to Enjoy Nature

We enjoyed our stay at this nice, quiet cabin on a river. The cabin was comfortable with great views of the river and the surrounding hills and forest. The cabin had all the necessary amenities, and we really appreciated the extensive information that the host provided about the area and things to do. The location is great for exploring Dolores, Cortez, Mancos, and Telluride. The only negatives we had were that the loft area was somewhat dusty with a resident spider and there wasn’t any way to walk along the river, as the banks were too rocky and obscured by brush and trees. Overall, it was a really nice place to get away and enjoy the nature and mountain towns of Southwestern Colorado. Thanks for sharing this great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet

A true getaway, no TV or cell just the therapeutic sound of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frankie R., Delta, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

A River Runs Through It

The large windows looking out over the W. Fork Delores River provided a very special view from sunup to sunset. We both took a try at fly-fishing. No luck, but near rookies holding the fly rod! Very relaxing and refreshing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin T., Buckeye, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Cabin

Great location, very clean and well equipped, quiet cabin on the river. We loved the location and Charles, the owner, was very accommodating and answered any questions we had. Thank you, Charles for a nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021