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Secluded mountain retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Escape to Aspen View Lodge, nestled in the Dolores River Valley amidst thousands of acres of national forest. Imagine exploring pine, oak, spruce and aspen trees directly from the property while abounding with wildlife; watch the Dolores River wind through the valley. Take advantage of nearby hiking trails or fishing spots.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 34

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded mountain retreat

Aspen View Lodge offers the perfect mountain getaway. Your Colorado retreat begins at this 8 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental home in an adventure lover’s paradise - the Dolores River Valley. With 4,500 square feet of living space, this home base is perfect for group retreats and events, or just to escape with friends and family. Situated on nearly 8 acres bordering the San Juan National Forest, this is an ideal base camp to explore the Southwest. Located minutes from hiking, ATVing, 4x4 trails, biking, fishing, and hunting, this place has it all! Nearby Cortez and Telluride! Just across the road from the Dolores River! Ideal for family reunions and weddings. The arch and benches shown in the pictures is a beautiful area to hold a ceremony. We do have an additional fee to hold an event on our property. Our lodge can sleep 26. We are centrally located between Cortez and Telluride offering a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, National Parks and skiing. Only 20 minutes from McPhee Reservoir, one of the largest bodies of water in Colorado!

Though easily accessible from Highway 145, this cabin is nestled in the woods and has a very private feel. Imagine exploring thousands of acres of national forest directly from the property, filled with pine, oak, spruce, aspen and abounding with wildlife. Watch the Dolores River wind through the valley. Fish on the river or hike up one of many nearby trails. Take a day trip to Telluride and enjoy the free Gondola in one of Colorado's most pristine alpine mountain towns (40 min away). Take another day trip to some of the best preserved ancient native american ruins in North America at Mesa Verde National Park (45 min away). Or just enjoy the mountain air and relax in a quintessential Colorado setting at the cabin.

Please be prepared, if you are coming in the winter, for snowy and icy road conditions. We have a very long, steep and narrow driveway. Four wheel drive and/or heavy duty chains are required if you are coming in the winter in order to make it up our driveway. If you have at least one four wheel drive vehicle in your group, you can use that as a shuttle and park the rest of your vehicles down below. Thanks for your understanding, we don't want you to get stuck!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 6 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please don't use guns for sport anywhere around the property. Though it is pretty secluded, there are a few neighbors and the noise is disruptive.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
6 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Secluded Mountain Retreat Dolores
Secluded Mountain Retreat Private vacation home
Secluded Mountain Retreat Private vacation home Dolores

About the area

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Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • Dolores River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dolores River Brewery - 34 min drive - 46.5 km
  • McPhee Lake - 34 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 56 min drive - 81.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 58 min drive - 82.7 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪colubine cottage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded mountain retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 6 total).

How much is parking at Secluded mountain retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded mountain retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded mountain retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain retreat located?

This family-friendly Dolores holiday home is located on a river, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dolores River, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Louis M. Jones Memorial Park and Rico Town Hall. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Dolores River Brewery are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Secluded mountain retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

philip s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really enjoyed our time here. Quiet with the sound of the river in the background.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is exactly as described and beautiful! It was a perfect space for our family get together. Super great hosts, great communication. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Gorgeous area tucked in the mountains, but not far off the main road. Close to Dolores, Cortez and Mesa Verde. Lots of room for a large family gathering. A trip to remember for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with 23 of our family (four of our children, their spouses, and 13 of our grandchildren ranging in age from 4 to 18). The house was just as described and had everything we needed to have a fantastic time! We absolutely recommend it! With the 3 separate living rooms and the wrap around porch, there were plenty of spaces for separation, visiting, playing games, and enjoying nature. The kids really loved the treehouse and making tree branch forts. We were able to play in the river just a couple miles north several times, go to Mesa Verde National Park, Ouray Hot Springs pools, do several hikes, some climbed a 14'er, cook s'mores, and really enjoy nature and the beautiful mountains there. We saw a bear a couple times on the drive to Dolores. It was a remarkable time making memories. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite Home Away From Home

This was our 5th year staying as a group of family and friends and again will not be our last. The place continues to be so inviting, clean, and comfortable and has the most relaxing views that I look forward to every year. We have more than enough space to spread out, and to gather by the fire table each evening on the deck. The house has everything anyone could need and especially in the kitchen to make great large meals. And we can never say enough about Anna the Property Manager. She is always so helpful when needed and we can always count on her being a text away to answer any questions. We are already booked for 2026 and will be counting down the days!
Hummingbirds are in abundance out of the dining window and on the deck (pro tip: don't wear red if sitting outside)
Great hiking around the property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Amazing

Had a wonderful time. And when needed manager was quick to response and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normalea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had our wedding here and it was absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The scenery was beautiful, the property had lots to offer and we truly enjoyed our family reunion at this wonderful home in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion site

This was a great place to spend our family reunion! We all had a great time and the owners were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Aspen lodge

Not quite what they said. Every activity was two hours away. There was no close river access. The sewer had backed up the week before and the lower floor had not been cleaned well so it had an Oder they had tried to cover up. It did not have the amount of beds it advertized. Glad some had brought air mattresses. The property was very nice and the children had a fun time. I’m sorry my review couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Wedding of Our Dreams

Beautiful property for a small destination wedding! Everything we needed for the kitchen and overnight guests was stocked (even outdoor chairs and games). Booked in the fall and got golden aspens and sunshine! So thankful we found this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mixi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Had an amazing stay, the house was an absolute dream loved it
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful!

The stay was absolutely amazing! Such great communication from both the property managers and owners! The great communication helped us not stress about the property on top of already handling our wedding! This is amazing option to have your wedding and had so much more room than anticipated! Just absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved every minute
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

This was a great mountain retreat. It had enough space for all the family and had adequate supplies for everyone. We all enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home for a Family Reunion

This was a wonderful location for our family reunion. The accommodations were comfortable for everyone from Grandma and Grandpa, to the teenagers, down to the 1 year old baby. We loved the various living spaces for people to spread out. The acreage surrounding the house is gorgeous! This was exactly what we wanted, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

This house is beautiful! A little difficult to get to in the winter with a big van but well worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful summer getaway!

Manager was very helpful and friendly. Lots of area for kids to explore and play. Beautiful scenery, the river was great and just across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Macie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect wedding weekend

We stayed from Thursday to Sunday! Anna helped us answer any questions we needed up to the trip! The check in and out process was so easy. The property was more beautiful in person and had everything we needed and more. We used the ceremony site for our wedding which was a dream come true. Could not recommend this stay anymore!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding getaway

We had 29 people stay here for our wedding and we even used the ceremony site and it was so amazing and beautiful the property is so pretty. We were visited by so much wild life mtn lion at night a bear 2 mornings in a row. The views from the cabin are to die for! The fact its so close to so many historic towns really add to the extra extploring you can do. I definitely want to rent with you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great time at this property. Plenty of room for everyone. Very clean. Close to interesting places to visit. Owner and property manager were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

We were all so impressed with the house and property. It was fully stocked with everything and absolutely beautiful. The house felt very spacious. We had 25 adults and it didn’t even feel like it! The fire pit outside is great and the fire on the patio is amazing also!! We can’t wait to stay here again for family reunions. I would say the only thing the house is missing is a hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S., Peoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay

We had our wedding here a year ago and just came back to celebrate our first anniversary with family and friends. Could not recommend this cabin and property manager “more highly”. We love staying here and hope to make it an annual trip for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Wonderful property, lots of room for our family reunion, great for kids. Owners extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019