House - Durango, CO - Rating 4.8 (8)

NellieMay Cabin | Short Walk to the Lake, Porch, Grill, Gas Firepit, Dogs OK


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 4 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
No Air Conditioning No Air Conditioning

Description Description
Enjoy cool afternoon breezes overlooking Lake Vallecito from the large deck at the Nellie May Cabin. Just a few minutes' walk through the trees and you arrive at the lake side. Nellie May is close to the marina, restaurants, liquor stores, and grocery stores. This charming cottage-style cabin is the perfect spot for your next getaway. The cabin boasts a spacious full kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy living room with a large picture window, propane grill and firepit on the deck, a wood-burning stove, and a loft with a hammock for afternoon naps. Play all day at the lake or on the trails and then relax in a quiet evening on the deck with its gas firepit or in front of the wood-burning stove. Enjoy a night out at the Weminuche Woodfire Grill, which generally has music on the weekends. Lounge in the morning sun as you dig into your freshly made burrito at the La Comida Ranchera Mexican Restaurant. Nellie May offers a memorable Colorado mountain cabin experience. We provide an outdoor dog pen for your furry friend when you're at the cabin.

BED CONFIGURATION:

* Bedroom #1 - Queen bed

* Bedroom #2 - Queen bed

AREA: In the heart of the Lake Vallecito recreation area, you are near the marina, hiking, biking and ATV trails, fishing, hunting, ice fishing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling - the San Juan wilderness area is at your doorstep! Vallecito also has a few restaurants and general stores. Appx 25 miles to downtown Durango and 50 miles to Purgatory Ski Resort. The dirt road down to the cabin can be bumpy.

PETS: This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay). Pets must be crated if they are left home alone. We do have a fenced outdoor pen area for your dog to play while you are outside with them.

COOLING: Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

NOTE: This cabin does not have a washer/dryer or a dishwasher.

At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. When booking directly with Vacation Rental Collective, we offer a Moderate Cancellation Policy for this Property: A guest will receive a 100% refund if canceled/changed at least 30 days before check-in; a 50% refund if canceled/changed 14-30 days before check-in; and no refund if canceled/changed 13 days or less before check-in. If you booked on a third-party site (VRBO, Airbnb, etc), your cancellation is subject to their policy. We do offer travel insurance.

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

–About Your Host–

At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we're a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.


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Bedding Bedding
2 Queen


Amenities 32 Amenities
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee Maker
  • Deck / Patio
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Fire extinguisher
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • hunting
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Kitchen
  • Lake View
  • Microwave
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Mountain
  • Mountain View
  • non smoking only
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Parking
  • pets considered
  • SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detectors
  • Television
  • Towels Provided
  • water skiing
  • Water View
  • WiFi

Reviews Rating 4.8 (8) Reviews
Rating 5
Wonderful time at the Nellie May Cabin
The Nellie May Cabin is all that we had hoped for - simple but thoughtfully arranged. Everything was there for out comfort - good mattresses, impecably clean, complete kitchen. We loved sitting out on the deck looking at the trees, the wildlife and the lake beyond.
Anonymous from Santa Fe - Posted: 8/17/2025
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad the Nellie May Cabin met your expectations and that you enjoyed the peaceful setting and thoughtful touches. It sounds like you had a truly relaxing stay—hope to welcome you back soon! -Erika
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 4
Great place for a get away
The cabin was delightful and well kept. It had great views and easy access to the lake and surrounding areas. The Weminuche Woodfire Grill was great for dine in and take out. We had pizza at the cabin our first night just to make life easy. Not far from Durango but much quieter than the tourist noise of Durango.
The beds could use an update.
Anonymous from Arvada - Posted: 8/11/2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cabin, the beautiful views, and the peaceful location near the lake. It’s great to hear you found some local dining favorites and enjoyed a relaxing first night with pizza at the cabin. We appreciate your feedback about the beds and will keep it in mind for future updates. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
A home away from home.
The vacation rental was amazing, everything was clean and things were provided upon arrival. The instructions were not hard to follow if u pay attention to the road lol. Overall great experience will come again.
Kalaunie M. from Las vegas - Posted: 6/30/2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing stay and found everything clean and well-prepared for your arrival. We love that you found the directions easy to follow—just got to keep an eye on the road! We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime. Looking forward to your next visit!
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
Just what the Dr ordered
Stayed 3 nights with friends. It was exactly as described and unbelievably relaxing. Management was great to deal with and communication was quick and easy. Can't wait to visit again
Amy S. from Littleton - Posted: 8/12/2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property's great location. We hope you come stay with us again soon! -Erika
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
Clean Old-fashioned Cabin
Nice cabin on shared private road with a decent mountain and lake view! Doesn't come with big city amenities, but that's not what I was looking for.. Peaceful and very clean.
Anonymous from Mamou - Posted: 6/15/2024
Michael, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback - we love that we were able to host you for your peaceful getaway! We hope to welcome you back in the future! -Mackey
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
Great retreat in beautiful setting
Loved this cabin. Great location. We visited week after Labor Day so the crowds were gone and we felt like we had the place to ourselves. Night sky was awesome. Went hiking near the wilderness area and it was spectacular.

Only heads up is the road down to the cabin is steep and a bitt rutted. Other than that...GREAT!
Anonymous from Boise - Posted: 9/10/2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
NellieMay stay
Excellent stay: clean, well-equipped (e.g., kitchen), comfortable, and excellent birding while on the deck.
William d. from Bennington - Posted: 6/29/2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
Rating 5
Wonderful Getaway
Cozy cabin with a complete and spacious kitchen. The bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of storage room. There's a hammock in the loft, which was great for a nap. The deck is large with nice lake views and swaying pines overhead. Wonderful.
Anonymous from Durango - Posted: 4/16/2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
Vacation Rental Collective - Book VRC staff
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