Retiré Mountain Meadow Accueil - Vallecito Lake, Durango

Beautiful and secluded

The property was awesome, our dogs had a blast! It was so lovely to be so removed from city life. The property was amazing, the fact that it is run on solar power is so cool. I love the fact that there was no Wi-Fi, or television. We stood or sat and looked at the stars every night, then built a fire and played cards. We left the windows open so it would stay cool inside and each morning we built a fire as well to warm up. We didn’t see much wildlife I think because of the dogs. But boy, it was lovely!

Our family stayed at the cabin in mid August. Temperatures were in the low 80's during the day and low 50's at night. The house is remote, but was exactly what we were looking for. There is ample room in the house and property for family and pets. We utilized the games and recreational components of the property to keep ourselves entertained. While the cabin is remote and the drive to the house is rugged, it was worth the quality time spent away from the fast pace of life. Our family visited Vallecito Reservoir, Durango, Pagaso Springs and Bayfield. However, our best times were spent on the back porch of the house. Although the cabin is modest and secluded, it provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We were able to relax or stay as active as we desired. I would definitely recommend the property to families desiring to get away from the fast pace of life and who enjoy the outdoors and time together!

Highly Recommend!

This house couldn't have been more perfect! My family was traveling to the area for my wedding. We wanted to rent a house so everyone could stay together. We looked at many rental homes in this area and this by far was our favorite and it did not let use down. Eight of us stayed in the house comfortably. I loved the fact that there is no t.v., internet or cell phone service. In the house everything was provided, however coolers were needed which is not a big deal. Everyone enjoyed going up and down the mountain seeing all the wildlife such as cows, deer, and turkeys that we saw. The house was clean and well maintain. The owners of the home were great, very caring and considerate about our stay. They described and explained everything you need to know about the home. We enjoyed the fireplace and porch after sunset which was so relaxing. We went for hikes around the house looking for wildlife. Wish we would have been able to stay longer. The master bedroom has a fabulous comfortable bed. We will definitely be staying here again.

Wonderful remote , secluded cabin! Thank you for opening up your home to us. Our family get together was amazing here. We had 7 adults, 1 baby and 1 little dog. Plenty of room for everyone! The adult kids enjoyed canoeing in the pond. We all enjoyed the puzzles, playing ping pong and just sitting around the deck or in front of the fireplace. There was plenty of firewood provided. Kitchen well stocked with appliances. Plenty of linen and the beds were very comfortable. We drove up in a van, and got stuck in a couple places driving up. We had to push our way out. During the rains, you definitely will need a 4-wheel drive or a truck. Our van was too low for some spots and had to go very very slow. But don't let that stop you! it was well worth it! The owners were quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We would definitely recommend to everyone and we would definitely stay again!

We were 2 couples looking for a getaway from it all vacation, and we wanted to bring our 2 dogs - this was the perfect choice! The description "secluded" attracted us, and the aerial views looked amazing on google maps, but we found this beautiful property to be beyond our expectations. A perfect serene setting, a well appointed and very comfortable house and the picture perfect San Juan National Forest surrounding us. Admittedly, the thought of minimal/if any cell phone coverage and no internet seemed daunting, but it was such a wonderful break (and when we headed to the reservoir - about a 15 min drive - we had coverage). We caught up on reading, did crosswords and completed a few jigsaw puzzles. We loved the freedom for the dogs - they were definitely in doggie heaven - with the pond and fields around the house. The owners asked that we keep the dogs on the first floor, which is the main living area and master BR, and we gated off the upstairs to the other BRs to keep the dogs below - this worked well. The fridge was a tad smaller than standard size, but the owners explained this and we brought along a large cooler we kept in the mud room and picked up ice at the general market as needed (and they have additional coolers in the garage). We loved hiking around the reservoir and ventured to Durango for a day, but we really preferred having our meals at the house and the fun of cooking together. The gas grill and full stove/oven provided all that we needed. We brought along most of our food and the spices we like to cook with, and I must say, made some pretty wonderful meals! While we did not partake of all the games in the garage, it looked like kids would have plenty to do. The owners, Jan and Greg, were excellent help and very responsive as we were planning the trip, and were just a phone call away if needed. They maintain a beautiful and very clean home! We look forward to the opportunity to spend another relaxing week in Secluded!