About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Vallecito: The Better House offers a spacious holiday home in Vallecito, United States. Guests enjoy a private garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Living Spaces: The home features two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy fireplace. Amenities include a washing machine, private bathroom, and a work desk. Outdoor Spaces: A balcony provides sea and lake views, while the patio offers mountain vistas. An outdoor dining area and barbecue enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is 23 mi away, Durango Hot Springs 29 mi, and Durango-La Plata County Airport 33 mi from the property. Skiing opportunities are available nearby.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

  • FREE parking!


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Lori
United States United States
The house was perfect. Clean and very comfortable. Perfect view of the lake!!!
Lora
United States United States
The house as perfect for myself, two adult children and our dog! We all had plenty of space and privacy and also enjoyed hanging out together in the common areas. The couches were comfy and we watched the Olympics on the huge TV screen. The owner...

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Vacation Home Management Vacasa unlocks the possibilities of how we enjoy vacation homes. We take care of managing our homeowners’ vacation houses so they can have peace of mind (and their home when they want to). And our guests book vacations confidently knowing they’re going to find exactly what they’re looking for without any surprises. Each vacation home is always cared for by our professional local teams who implement our high cleanliness and maintenance values, while the hands-off tasks of vacation rental management--marketing, filing taxes, and maintaining a website--are handled by a specialized central support team. Our passion and focus remains true: to empower our homeowners, guests, and employees to invest in vacation.

Property info

Come to Vallecito Lake for your next mountain getaway and stay in this welcoming two-bedroom (plus loft) home for 10, which boasts walking distance to the lake and easy access to hiking trails and dining. This home is ideal for a couple of families vacationing together or hunters and anglers looking for a budget-friendly accommodation in a stunning mountain setting. Dogs welcome. You'll be situated near the shores of Vallecito Lake, so you can easily walk to boating and fishing. Hiking trails are plentiful around the lake and are perfect for communing with nature on foot or horseback. Durango is about 23 miles away, and Purgatory is about 47 miles away for skiing in the winter and mountain biking and various festivals in the summer. Take a day trip to Mesa Verde to explore ancient dwellings of the Anasazi, or ride the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Get a fire going in the wood stove, then settle in and relax in the living room with free WiFi or a TV show, or simply enjoy the company of family and friends. The in-house washer/dryer allow you to pack light, and a gas grill is a great option for quick, easy meals, which you can enjoy together on the sun-drenched deck. Book this Bayfield rental today and come immerse yourself in peaceful mountain living!

Neighborhood info

1 dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to 3,000 dollars of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Better House

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 21 and 99 years old
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests will receive a rental agreement, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival. If the agreement is not received, the guest should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Please note that only registered guests are allowed at the property.

Guests shall abide by the property's policy. Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 8:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Better House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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