New owners/hosts are super friendly and a delight to work with. Tara is top notch and…read morecommunicative. Cabin was spacious and clean. Property is well maintained. 5 out of 5 on best vacations I've ever had. Highly recommended. Restaurant across the street for those days you don't want to cook. Store next door for any items you may have forgotten.

Where do I even begin? Cabin #4 is the absolute most neglected cabin Ive ever stayed in. To start,…read morethis cabin faces the mountains, but looking out the front window you wouldnt know this because the bushes are soo overgrown. All of the other cabins have cute string lights, this one has a porch light that barely illuminates. The front door?? Has a lock that is definitely more for the interior of a home, it provided no security. I called the host a good 5 times to book and she never answered or called back. I should have taken that as a sign on what a dump this place was. I finally submitted an inquiry on their website and thats when she finally answered via email with a simple link to book.No other conversation. The day of check in, I asked her to please call me, at this point, you'd be right to guess she never responded. We didnt hear from her about check in or check out, literally the worst host, I would NEVER stay here again. How was the wifi?? It aint happening, the wifi was as useless as flip flops in the snow. The satellite dish completely useless you can only watch a show in 15 min increments because it constantly freezes. Never again.

Very nice place next to the lake. Lodge has a very homey feeling has a volleyball net, sand box for…read morekids, and a fire pit place were everyone can hangout. The heater went out but they responded quickly and easily turned it back on even though it was 0400 in the morning and anytime we had questions they responded within a minute.

This may become a long review so here's the executive summary: The cabin's heater did not work…read more Kitchen utensils and cups were dirty and there was only 1 of some items. There were no linens for the sofa bed. The Wi-Fi is terrible. My buddy and I arrived around 7pm on October 19, 2019 after a 14 hour drive. There was nobody at the office to receive us. Instead there was a note and a key. We located our cabin and entered to find the heater running and the place uncomfortably warm. We lowered the thermostat and the heater shut off. And stayed off. Nothing we did could get it running again. We turned to the wood burning stove for heat. The fire went out at some point during the night and we woke to a temperature of 48 degrees INSIDE the cabin. [In case you aren't familiar with Colorado in October, every night the temperature dropped well below freezing - some nights in the teens!]We called the manager (still nobody in the office) and he came over promptly to look at the heater. He showed us how to open the access door and use a paperclip (which was already there and bent to the proper shape so clearly this was an ongoing problem that was never properly fixed!) to bypass a relay and get the heater to turn on. We left and returned after dark to find that the heater was still running and had been running all day. The temperature in the cabin was close to 80 - unacceptably hot! So now the heater was either on or off and had to be restarted with the paperclip. The thermostat had no control over the temperature. This meant that my buddy, who drew the sofa bed to sleep on, had to keep waking up throughout the night (and every night!) to turn the heat on and off. For 6 nights he didn't get an uninterrupted night of sleep. In the "fully equipped kitchen" we found utensils in the drawer that were obviously used and dirty and a coffee cup with some sort of brown crud inside. I'm willing to do my own dishes in a cabin rental situation like this, but having to do the previous occupant's dishes is totally unacceptable! Furthermore, there was only 1 spoon and 1 wine glass for 2 people. I get that it is towards the end of the season, but you've got to check these things when preparing the cabin for new customers! Next issue is that there were no linens for the sofa bed. Fortunately my buddy brought a sleeping bag so it wasn't a problem for us. But what if he hadn't?? The Wi-Fi was so weak that I ended up stealing the signal from the neighboring property (Moose something Lodge). A lightbulb in the bedroom was burned out, as was one in the bathroom. The scrubber provided to wash the dishes smelled horrible and left that nasty smell on your hands long after the dishes were done. At no point did management offer to move us to a new cabin or reduce the cost of our stay. We were away from the cabin from dawn to after dark every day hunting. Our needs couldn't have been simpler - just a place to sleep and eat. If Bear Paw Lodge can't satisfy us, how in the world can they not ruin a family vacation? Had our families been with us we would have left after a day and demanded our money back. My wife and I are going to take a winter road trip and I had hoped this would be a nice place for me to take her. That's not going to happen. In fact, there is no way I will stay at Bear Paw Lodge again. The total lack of care, consideration, and preparation is beyond belief. I can't imagine how bad it must be when they are at full capacity. The only reason I'm not giving 1 star is that the owner did respond quickly to get the heater (but not the thermostat) to work.

My girlfriend and I stayed here in early June 2014. The first few hours we were there we spent in…read morecomplete shock. The land was so extraordinary, the food was better than some 5 star restaurants we've been to, and the staff were down to earth and friendly. The owner of the ranch ate with us at almost all of our meals! Granted, we came during the pre-season so there weren't as many guests as usual, all the same, it was a real treat. Our cabin was so sweet and comfortable! It has everything you need, but not so much that you lose the ranch feel that you came for. We went on a full-day ride up a mountain, the views were as breathtaking as you you would expect, if not more so! The horses were very tame and well behaved. The wranglers were accommodating. We had a special day with the utility-man and his son, fly fishing. They have stocked ponds on the grounds full of huge trout that they are happy to cook up for you if you want! OH and I couldn't write a review of tho place without mentioning the humming birds! They have several feeders out on the porch and there at least a hundred (it would seem) Humming birds zooming by! They are so sweet and not a nuisance by any means... We thought they were so cool!! This place also offers mountain biking and other mountain activities in addition to horse back riding! We will be back! This place is worth every penny and every minute it takes you to get there! GO!

The staff at WTR is attentive and made me feel like I was part of the family. I went on an…read more'adults only' week and although I hadn't ridden in years, the wranglers perfectly matched me with a horse and my skills soared under their guidance. The riding started with scenic walks but progressed (based on everyone's ability) to challenging rides up to a 10k ft peak. The food was fantastic, not 'fussy' but delicious. hearty and plentiful. The cabins were as expected, although the bed was really firm. The shower was powerful and hot and perfect to come back to at the end of a 6 hour ride. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper because the squirrels party all night long. No TV's, internet or phone service in the cabins but you can use wi-fi in the main ranch house. My only phone signal for the week was at the top of a mountain. Then again, I took the trip to escape it all. At WTR, I learned to ride with confidence, rope, sort cattle and more. I also made some international friendships (the American West and cowboy culture is well marketed overseas). This vacation fulfilled my cowgirl dreams and the one thing I didn't expect... to leave the ranch in tears. Best vacation I've ever taken!

I stayed at the Cabin on Lake Pagosa and couldn't have been happier. The views from the outside…read moredeck and upstairs deck were beautiful. The hostess was delightful, worked hard to make my stay as comfortable as possible. Everything I needed was available. I have it booked for another extended stay. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when visiting Pagosa Springs.

From the owner: Welcome to San Juan Vacation Cabins! We have a variety of…read moreunits available, from long to short-term and furnished or unfurnished, in town or in the Pagosa Lakes area. Our properties are nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  Pagosa and its surrounding areas offer unlimited outdoor entertainment, from powder skiing to river rafting to stunning alpine hikes among the wildflowers. Visit our website for pictures and information about our available properties. When you find your favorite, click on the Book Direct tab to contact us and secure your reservation.  We look forward to working with you to find the best rental for your needs!

Amazing views from this 7.8 acres, very private property just 10 minutes north of old town Durango…read moreadjacent to the posh Dalton Ranch. Perfect for a large family or a company retreat, this home would be best for a ski vacation. Just a mile off the main road to Purgatory (one of the best and most under rated ski resorts in America) the county road is well maintained in the winter months. Drawbacks: no hot tub or outdoor jacuzzi; in spring and fall the county road is packed with mountain bikers; summer can be hot in Durango and this property has no a/c. All in all an excellent place to stay!

From the owner: Luxury Vacation Rental for families and friends, destination weddings and anniversaries, business…read moregroups of up to 18 guests. The Main House has normally sleeps 8 in the 4 bedrooms, but a few more can be accommodated on a trundle bed set and/or an air mattress. The Guest Unit sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. Located in the beautiful Animas Valley, Red Cliff Guest House is between Durango and the Purgatory Ski Area making both convenient for winter and summer activities. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is only two miles.

We went for the first time it did not disappoint!!! Tianna at the frontdesk check in was CERTread more

Pagosa Springs Paradise review: 14-20 Feb 2021: I We began planning this trip 6 months prior. We…read moreended up with a full house. As it turned out, even with a full house this property was perfect for all. 6 adults and 5 kids. This property met or exceeded any expectations we may have had. Three showers, two tubs and exceptional closet space. The master closet is the size of a small bedroom, and we were able to organize each child's belongings on separate shelves. Hot water was plentiful, as were all kitchen utensils. The larger family style table was perfect for family dinners. The dishwasher and washer and dryer worked well. And as a bonus there is a second dryer in the garage. So we were able to dry wet snow suits and wet bathing suits without having to track snow in the house. Bedrooms were comfortable and the hot tub was a bonus. Pagosa Springs Paradise is perfect for any family, small or large. We rate this property as exceptional.

This place is unbelievable. If you are gonna stay in Telluride then you should try and book this…read moregem. Heart of Telluride is right in the middle of Colorado Ave. walking distance to everything. Shopping? It's all around. Food? Everything is right there. Grocery? liquor? Right here. Gondola and ski lifts? Quick 2 block walk. If you ski, they also provide lockers right at the base of the mountain. And if you like to partake in the 420 action, they have it. This place is three stories with a condo at the bottom that can be separate or can be rented along with the top 2 floors if you have a lot of folks. We rented the entire place so that means 2 kitchens, 2 washer dryers, 2 living areas, etc. The downtsfairs condo itself is gorgeous and would be awesome if you just have 2 people. King bed, steam shower, living area, fully appointed kitchen. Come up the stairs to the second floor where you find a huge master bedroom with king bed, huge master bath with steam shower and a stand alone tub. There is a washer dryer on this floor. Another bedroom has king bed, full bath, and entrance to the back itself in case you want to sneak in late. Another bedroom also without a bathroom inside but there's one across the hall. Did I mention that bathrooms have robes and slippers? And that the floors are heated? And that the bedrooms have fireplaces? It's truueeee! Then we have the top floor with an awesome kitchen with top of the line appliances and everything you need. And a nice sized living/ dining area along with a bar too. The patio outside is a superstar! Lots of furniture. Hot tub!! Grill!! Views or the mountain and town. The guy that met us and showed us the House was a wealth of info. And we were greeted with a gift basket in the upstairs and downstairs kitchens with wine, bread, a box full of chocolate treats, cheese, coffee, etc. Basically, you feel like the queen (or king) of the mountain if you stay at Heart of Telluride. This is the only way to do it!!

We took the tour to Imogene Pass. Matthew was our driver and guide and he was awesome! Very good…read moreoff road driver and his knowledge of the history in the area was great. I would do it again.

Once you visit this ranch, you'll want to come back over and over again. My parents started…read morebringing me as a kid, and now I bring my own kids here. Bruce Spruce Ranch is a very peaceful place, nestled in a quiet valley at the bottom of Wolf Creek Pass, just 15 minutes north of Pagosa Springs. Here you can get back to nature, where you sleep in a cabin warmed by a potbelly stove with firewood you chop yourself. Kids have tons of activities, including multiple playgrounds, a creek to play in, hiking trails, tetherball, cornhole, and dozens of free board games and puzzles. So relax and sit on the porch swing - every cabin has one, or catch some rainbow trout for dinner in the fully stocked pond. Book a horseback ride, hike up to Treasure Falls, or just sit in an adirondack chair and watch the chipmunks and hummingbirds. Gather the family around the nightly campfire to enjoy hot dogs and s'mores, and spend the night telling stories under a night sky with millions of stars, free of light pollution. And if you need to reconnect to the outside world, the ranch offers Starlink with fast WiFi in every cabin and throughout the RV park. Spend a few days here, and I promise you'll be back.

So funny story, but my family swore up and down that they knew The Hingers from Bruce Spruce Ranch!…read moreThey grew up in Amarillo, TX and I just think how funny what a small world it is. This is a great place to bring your family to relax around the campfire in the evening; and during the day go hiking, fishing, do some horseback riding, or sightseeing in the surrounding area. The Hinger family has been running Bruce Spruce Ranch since 1966, so it's a family owned business. I really thought it was incredibly romantic stopping by! We stumbled upon Bruce Spruce Ranch in West Fork Campground. We absolutely enjoyed how hot and humid it was in May of this year and enjoyed interacting with the horses. They are incredibly busy, so it was kind of tricky to reserve a spot. I admired looking at all the horses and their many colors. Back in the Day: The cabins rented for somewhere in the area of $2.00 per night, and reservations were made at least a year in advance. Today, the four Hingers, with the help of other family members, continue operating the guest ranch and making improvements, welcoming some families every year into the fourth generation. It is a great place to bring family to relax, fish, hike, sight-see or go horseback riding.