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Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Bayfield, CO
  • Place, Lake SImpatico Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Pinos River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bayfield

With a stay at this cabin in Bayfield (Forest Lakes), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake SImpatico Trailhead and Los Pinos River. .This cabin is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from North Oak Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Los Pinos River - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lavenia McCoy Public Library - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Eagle Park - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Vallecito Lake - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 39 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mini Merc Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Vallecito Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lone Wolf Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito

Heiden’s Hideaway, located outside Bayfield, CO in the majestic San Juan Mountains, is the perfect getaway for any season of the year. This 2-story cabin is on 2 acres of serene wilderness, surrounded by tall pine trees in the beautiful community of Forest Lakes, Colorado. Within this community we have Lake Simpatico,(2 miles from the cabin), a private 25 acre lake that is stocked with fish waiting to bite and does not require a fishing license. It is located 6 miles north of Bayfield where you can find amenities such as grocery stores and several restaurants for your added convenience. (Four wheel drive and/or chains necessary during winter months).

The cabin is also located only 20 miles south of Vallecito Lake, one of the largest lakes in Colorado where you can enjoy endless activities such as, hiking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, jet skiing in the summer, ice fishing, skiing, tubing and snow shoeing in the winter. You can also easily enjoy the superb shopping and dining in the historic city of Durango, only 30 miles away.

The cabin is available all year and throughout the hunting season and is located near over a half million acres of public land and big game habitat and is a top pick for hunting Elk, Mule Deer and Turkey. Guided hunting trips are available.

Whether you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some truly quiet time to rejuvenate or if you are an outdoors enthusiast and have an adventurous spirit, our home away from home has access to it all.

The cabin is nicely furnished and has all modern conveniences. It features a beautiful covered front porch which is a favorite place to enjoy a morning coffee, take in the beautiful surroundings and watch the wildlife meandering by including deer, elk and if you are real lucky a bear. (Please keep your food indoors and trash in designated containers). Enjoy high ceilings, lots of natural light, two bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. On the first floor you will also find a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room with comfy recliners and chairs, ceiling fan, and 47” HD TV. A dining area with a large 6 person dining table is the perfect place to enjoy dinner or play games with your friends and family. Downstairs you will also find a bedroom with full size bed and large sliding doors to a patio where you could enjoy the scenery. The full bathroom which includes a bathtub and a shower is also located on the first floor. Upstairs you will find a loft bedroom with a king size bed, a futon couch/bed, desk/workstation, and a flat screen HD TV. A propane bbq is included. Also, a washer and dryer are available for your convenience.

Heiden’s Hideaway is the perfect place for you, your family and friends to enjoy all that southwestern Colorado has to offer. The perfect area for capturing it all, including the spectacular fall foliage, hiking, fishing, hunting, river rafting, snowshoeing or just relaxing, you are sure to want to come back year after year.

We are a pet friendly property and welcome up to 2 well behaved dogs. There will be an additional pet fee of $60 for your stay.

Please Note. There is a RING camera device in the carport. This allows us to monitor the cabin remotely when vacant and check for snow levels when sending the plow during the winter months.

Located approximately 8,000 feet in elevation, the summers tend to be dry and mild with temperatures ranging in the 60’s to the 80’s and the winters are cold and snowy. Please be advised that 4WD is a necessity in the winter months. The community roads are dirt and the cabin is located 2 miles up within the community of Forest Lakes.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Keywords: 2 acres, Gorgeous view, Quiet and Serene, Fishing (no license required), 20 min to Vallecito Lake, Durango
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features books, games, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

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
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No campfires are allowed on the property.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Heidens Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min Durango/vallecito
Heidens Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min Durango/vallecito
Heidens Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/vallecito

Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 207 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

eddie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very cozy and our bulldog loved the outdoor space to roam
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our Colorado mountain stay in Heiden’s Hideaway! An awesome cabin in Forest Lakes, a well stocked, cozy, comfortable, pet friendly cabin! Highly recommend and hope to return soon! Wild turkeys and deer visitors daily!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect. It was clean and had every amminety we could want. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at the cabin. The host is always accommodating and quick to respond to any issues. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Dog vacation

Enjoyed the area and the cabin was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet, somewhat private. Great porch to drink some coffee on as you watch the deer grazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallace J.

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

Greatest place to stay!

Very clean, nice location. All around great place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean and cozy! Very cute place and great place to spend time with family and got to see a lot of wild turkeys and deer which was great! Did rain whole time we were there but still had a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Heiden's Hideaway. The accommodations were perfect and the surroundings were spectacular! We loved seeing the wildlife, fishing in the private lake and just walking in the neighborhood. We definitely look forward to an opportunity to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Immaculate with all the amenities. Nestled high up in the mountains, it is the perfect retreat. Loved it... Will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korak 8.

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

Great little cabin!

We had a great time here after all our trailing in the San Juans! Communication was great and the cabin was the perfect size for my family of 5!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin! Fully stocked kitchen. Quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed the chipmunks and deer, and it was great hiking up the hill behind the cabin. The dogs enjoyed the cool weather and the hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice and attentive. Cabin was clean and fully stocked. Around the cabin is unbelievably quiet, peaceful and serene. Surely one of our favorites. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

London N.

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

Cute Cabin

Stayed here for a girls trip. Very lovely, we enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Thanksgiving

It was a great stay! Very cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

We super enjoyed our stay here! It’s in a secluded neighborhood and is a 30 min drive from Durango but so worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, wildlife everywhere. Cabin stocked perfectly. Smart tv so bring your apps. So peaceful and quiet. Comfy bed. We are very happy with our stay.
Lovely!
Out back window
Gonna be a big boy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful place!

Such an awesome place, quiet, scenic and a breath of fresh air. Will be back definitely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Rustic and cozy

It was a rustic, cozy cabin in a lovely location. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

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

Cozy and quiet

We enjoyed our stay and we were provided with everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Beautiful area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Peace, quiet, scenery, wildlife.

Well furnished and supplied in all respects.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta J.

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

Quaint

Our stay was very peaceful is exactly what we were looking for the rest I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome, the community is beautiful and secluded. Me and my wife and our two dogs enjoyed hiking the area and eating at the many pet friendly restaurants this area has to offer. As for the property it was truly a great experience. It was nice and warm when we first arrived and everything was very clean. It may look small from the pictures but it’s actually very spacious once you are there in person. We would definitely recommend this stay to anyone who wants to take a break from the city and explore nature!
Right in front of this property
The back yard view!
Great hiking nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well stocked cabin style home. Host answered any questions and communicated in a timely manner. Seamless check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025