Enjoy this tranquil home on one acre overlooking Lake Vallecito near Durango Colorado. Experience evenings in front of the fire and sunny days on the deck of a modern home. Great views of the mountains and lake. A fabulous and modern kitchen is equipped with full size stainless appliances and is fully stocked with ample cookware, glassware and silverware plus cooking supplies and paper goods. There are two new super comfortable king size beds on the main floor, one in the master bedroom suite, the second in the guest bedroom. A spacious loft with a queen bed, a comfy queen futon and a full bath is ready for your late night stories. Nature and wildlife abound around in this comfortable and welcoming vacation home. A gorgeous great room surrounds a stunning stone fireplace with double sets of French doors leading to a lovely deck (12 x 30) overlooking the San Juan mountains and views of Lake Vallecito. Unlimited hiking and boating adventures surround the home. Take a drive to Durango or Pagosa Springs for skiing, dining, shopping and a soothing soak in the local hot springs.

As a real estate professional and CPA my vacation home has been designed to be a sanctuary for peace and relaxation. The home is welcoming , comfortable and a joy to experience. My caretaker has a local team and is quick to respond to any issues as well as neighbors that are helpful during emergencies, usually weather related in the winter months.

Vallecito - a Hispanic word meaning ‘Little Valley’ Pronunciation; vi-yeh-SEE-to. This area is commonly known as the Four Corners - where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona meet. Area towns are Durango, Bayfield, Cortez, Pagosa Springs and Silverton, Aztec and Farmington, New Mexico. La Plata county airport (DRO) serves the Durango area and has connections to Denver, Phoenix and Albuquerque. Summertime temperatures can be as high as 85º with nighttime lows into the 40’s. Fall and Spring temps can range from the 70’s to the 30’s. Wintertime temperatures range from daytime highs in the 40’s to nighttime lows in the teens to zero and sometimes lower. Generally the sun is shining but when a summer time cloud rolls in the temps can drop significantly. If any outdoor activity is planned a jacket or sweater should be available, even during July and August. The elevation of Vallecito lake is about 8,100 feet above sea level. The highest mountain peaks in the area reach above 13,000 feet. The surrounding mountains offer plenty of terrain variations to suit most any outdoors person. WILDLIFE-Small critters are everywhere and during a mountain hike one might encounter chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits and if lucky you might spot a marmot, badger or bobcat. Larger animals in the area include; mule deer, elk, black bear, mountain lion, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and within 50 miles one could see antelope or desert bighorn sheep. Bird watchers will enjoy golden & bald eagles, osprey, robins, ravens, crows, different hummingbird species, waterfowl, grouse, woodpeckers, and more. Vallecito Lake is home to trout; rainbow and German brown, Kokanee salmon and northern pike. Large specimens of all types can be caught. The local streams and rivers are inhabited by cutthroat, rainbow, brook and some brown trout. You can rent a boat at the marina for fun or hire a fishing guide, check the marina and guard shack for assistance.