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The cabin was great. We would certainly recommend it.

My family and I had the greatest time. The cabin was beautiful, clean and welcoming. It is fully stocked and beds very comfortable. You can see the lake right outside the living room, which was relaxing and a sight to see! We will be returning again!

Stayed at the Shanty Chic for a week in Sept. and very much enjoyed our stay. The view from the cabin was instantly relaxing. The lake viewed through the pines is just beautiful. The cabin was cozy, the beds comfortable and the linens soft. Rene and her husband are very welcoming and attentive. Now this is not the Ritz. This is a cabin at the lake. It has it's quirks. If that kind of thing bugs you, stay elsewhere. But if you want a true welcome from a wonderful host, a comfy cozy cabin, and a great view, then stay here!

We stayed for a week just after Labor Day and had a really nice time. We had never been to Vallecito or the Durango area, so we took several day trips to explore the area, including Silverton and Ouray, Mancos, Pagosa Springs, and of course Durango. We biked, hiked, canoed, drove around, watched the deer, birds, and even bears, ate at the local Vallecito restaurants, and also took in some R&R at the house. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do, and it is very beautiful.

The house worked well enough for us (two adults and a dog), but for the money, we felt it was lacking in some respects. First, this property is not secluded, and it's not clear from the property description or the pictures that this property is in a neighborhood with many small cabins nearby. Some are vacation rentals, and some are weekend getaways for locals, and some people live there full time. We did not find it noisy and everyone we met was incredibly friendly, but if we had understood the proximity of neighbors, we might have stayed elsewhere.

It's small and old (1940s cabin) with updates in the kitchen and bath. We've lived in homes/apartments from 1925 and 1930, so we understand the quirks with old houses. But there is a difference between old/funky and inadequate function. We know it's hard to control how much to update because it might never end. That said, many of the windows don't open, and some that do open don't have screens. Bugs were not a problem, though. Several fans were provided, but we would have preferred being able to open more of the windows for ventilation. The bath/shower worked well enough, but again, funky vs. not done quite right. We cooked every night, and all the appliances worked except the fridge leaks water, but was no problem. The deck was a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise and moonlit water, but the deck severely needs paint. We were excited about the large fireplace shown in the property photos, since we heat our own house with wood, so we were disappointed that the fireplace was not operational. In general, many of the updates/solutions for the old/small cabin felt like quick, cheap fixes and bandaids vs. making the property nice and worth the rental price. None of the frustrations with the property were deal breakers - just lots of little things to overlook or adapt to.

I did not want to write a negative review because we had a great time, but I feel the property description, photos, and reviews did not match our experience

This cabin was built more than 70 years ago, but it has been well-maintained, is well-furnished and has a wonderful view of the lake. It provided a super spot for our three-day get-away.

The owner met us upon our arrival, which was a nice touch.

Vallecito Lake is a well-kept secret for the most part so if you are looking for a quiet Colorado location away from the usual tourist traps, we recommend the lake these accommodations.