The Call of the Water. Isolated cabin on river in San Juan National Forest.

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Entire cabin·Private host

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dolores, CO

Dolores River
2 min drive
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
49 min drive
Purgatory Resort
112 min drive
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
38 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Positioned on 10 acres on the West Dolores River with 450 feet of river frontage and surrounded by national forest, you can fish for beautiful trout right out your door, or hike/hunt in the USFS land adjoining this property on two sides, kayak the river during the spring melt, inner tube during summer, mountain bike the nearby trails, or just enjoy the firepit and watch hummingbirds. Your call. This well-loved, river-front cabin can be your place to get away from it all. We invite you to get active, sit in the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the view up or down our valley, or both!

Amenities: Fully Provisioned Kitchen, Luxury Bedding, Plumbed Propane Grill, Wood Burning Firepit and Outdoor Seating, Free WiFi, and Smart TV.

In 2024, we partnered with Dolores River Anglers/Trout Unlimited and the Colorado Water Conservation Board in a bank restoration/trout habitat enhancement project for our 500 feet of water. 4 j-hooks, 9 boulder clusters, and a root wad provide excellent habitat for trout and great fishing.

Located where the Aspen begin to grow, the property is on both sides of the river and positioned conveniently near mountains and desert. Durango, Telluride and four corners are all about an hour's drive. Fish the West Dolores River on our property (recently improved habitat) and in forest property in both Dolores river valleys. Hike nearby trails like Bear Creek, Lizard Head, or Hope Lake. Mountain bike at Boggy Draw or Phil's World Bike Trails. Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients are nearby. Watch wildlife, fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river just outside your bedroom window. Unplug and unwind in our little valley.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Dolores River. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sofa bed
Free WiFi
1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dolores River and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from San Juan National Forest

This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Dolores cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Charles Robinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Spices
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Coffee grinder

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Combined shower/bath
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
1 steps to reach property
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront
In the mountains
In a rural location

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hunting nearby
Hiking nearby
Water tubing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Call of the Water Cabin

The Call of the Water Dolores

West Fork Dolores River Cabin

The Call of the Water Cabin Dolores

The Call of the Water. Isolated cabin on river in San Juan National Forest. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B., Deer Park

16 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Vinsan

Good. Very cozy and comfortable. All the convenience of modern life.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

28 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Retreat

Cute little cabin right next to the river and mountains. Beautiful location! Good communication from the host. It was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting

Property was a cute cozy cabin with enchanting views. The area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Visit

This property was exactly as described, wonderful property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April R.

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation Spot

My two teenage kids, my husband, and myself had the best time staying in this little cabin by the river. Everything was so clean and well stocked. We felt so comfortable in this cabin and we were in awe of the view out the windows. My husband is a contractor and noticed how well built the cabin is and loved the architecture of it. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Cabin location and layout is perfect.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ron d.

5 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Water

Nice quite location

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolores Colorado cabin

This is a great cabin for a stay in Southwest Colorado. The West Dolores river is feet from the house. The cabin has been updated and has everything you need for a perfect stay. The host was very responsive. I was lucky to find this property for my vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Houston

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect mountain get-away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, well-stocked, and private. Charles was so responsive to all our questions....we'll definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teddi B.

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Our stay at the cabin was wonderful! We had a glitch when checking in ( with the cleaning) and the owner was extremely responsive, took care of it ASAP, and gave us a bit of a refund for the inconvenience. The cabin was well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The location is convenient and the cabin is totally cozy! My only suggestion would be to improve the lighting with some lamps. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

8 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin on the river

We really enjoyed our stay. Cabin is rustic but a perfect little getaway. Great location next to the river, private, quiet and beautiful surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

29 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Very nice cabin, rustic feel but with all the amenities of home. Small problem with the water but Charles was all over it And found a solution within an hour.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

September stay

Really loved this property right on the river. Expansive windows. Even came with a 7 am squirrel wake up call dropping cones on the roof. Part of the rustic charm. :) Great location and private and close to so many beautiful places.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

2 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect escape!

Nature immersion with access to cute town and amazing trails. Very simple lodging didn’t distract from the gorgeous surroundings.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

Enjoyed this cozy cabin on the west Dolores River. It was very peaceful. Picked this cabin as a central location so that we could go to Durango, Telluride, Ridgway/Ouray and Silverton. The drives to these towns were spectacular. If you love the sound of water at night to help you sleep, this is the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

steve h., Riverton Utah

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Getaway!

This place is great, we enjoyed being away from town, its easy to get to, in and out. Very clean and open, right next to the river. Only 13 miles into town. Very comfortable* * A 2" memory foam mattress topper would be a great addition, as this mattress is very firm. My bones would appreciate that!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Justine W.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Place to Enjoy Nature

We enjoyed our stay at this nice, quiet cabin on a river. The cabin was comfortable with great views of the river and the surrounding hills and forest. The cabin had all the necessary amenities, and we really appreciated the extensive information that the host provided about the area and things to do. The location is great for exploring Dolores, Cortez, Mancos, and Telluride. The only negatives we had were that the loft area was somewhat dusty with a resident spider and there wasn’t any way to walk along the river, as the banks were too rocky and obscured by brush and trees. Overall, it was a really nice place to get away and enjoy the nature and mountain towns of Southwestern Colorado. Thanks for sharing this great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

12 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet

A true getaway, no TV or cell just the therapeutic sound of the river.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frankie R., Delta, CO

1 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A River Runs Through It

The large windows looking out over the W. Fork Delores River provided a very special view from sunup to sunset. We both took a try at fly-fishing. No luck, but near rookies holding the fly rod! Very relaxing and refreshing place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin T., Buckeye, Arizona, USA

23 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Cabin

Great location, very clean and well equipped, quiet cabin on the river. We loved the location and Charles, the owner, was very accommodating and answered any questions we had. Thank you, Charles for a nice stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021