Brock Hillside (1095 sq ft) is located on the hillside above the lake. It is a cozy two-story cabin with a large screened porch. There is also a native stone fireplace to keep you warm on cool summer mountain nights. Lake/river access is approximately 200 yards away. Croll Cliffs are out your front door for hikers and rock climbers. This cabin was renovated in the Spring of 2024!
CROLL CABINS WELCOMES YOU
We’re a family-owned property featuring 6 cabins. Escape to this hidden gem nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, where adventure and relaxation meet. Our cabins provide an unforgettable vacation experience.
Croll Cabins is a great place for family reunions and for retreats. Check out our additional listings on property: VRBO 2740149, VRBO 2740729, VRBO 2740772, VRBO 2740676, and VRBO 2740861.
✭"...We’ve been coming for 19 years. The fishing is great - lots to see and do in the area. The cabins are set up with everything you need. Just a wonderful place to come for a vacation!..."
✭"...I’m very grateful to have found this place! Getting to enjoy the snow was wonderful, and even my husband and I went sledding! We loved the cabin…"
LOCATION
Nestled on the eastern shore of Vallecito Reservoir, the cabins are surrounded by 961 acres of recreational land, providing plenty of outdoor activities right nearby, and averages over 300 sunny days a year. Croll Cabins is 45 minutes from Durango, Colorado, known for its Durango to Silverton train ride and historic downtown. Purgatory Ski Area is just over an hour, and Wolf Creek Ski area is an hour and a half. Pagosa Springs, CO is about an hour and a half away, boasting of the world’s deepest hot springs.
BROCK HILLSIDE (CABIN 3, PURPLE TRIM)
*This Cabin Sleeps 8*
*Bedroom 1: First floor, queen bed
*Bedroom 2: Second floor, queen bed
*Bedroom 3: Second floor, open access to stairs, queen bed, two twin beds
*Bathroom: Adjacent to the downstairs bedroom with a Shower/tub combo
There is a fully stocked kitchen for cooking meals with pots, pans, knives, utensils, dinnerware, baking dishes, a microwave, and a coffee pot.
The living area is quaint and cozy. The dining area seats eight people, with an additional table on the screened-in porch for enjoying pleasant evenings. There is a Smart TV with Starlink Internet for Streaming. Firewood is provided during cooler weather.
Guest Access
The cabin and the entire Croll Cabins Property (appx. 15 acres) are available for guest use, providing plenty of places to walk and green space for games. Brock Hillside is located approximately 200 yards uphill from the lake, surrounded by Ponderosa, hemlock, and aspen trees. The property is bordered by San Juan National Forest and Vallecito Reservoir.
Croll Cabins provides kayaks, a canoe, and paddleboards for guest use, free of charge; life jackets are also provided and required.
The property has many picnic tables and grills, including at least one for each cabin. Additional tables can be moved on an as-needed basis.
DAY USE FEE
Group events (such as birthday parties and family gatherings) are allowed on the property for the day, with a curfew of 9 PM. A charge of $10 per day per person applies. Price Bunkhouse has a limit of 16 people (including renters).
THINGS TO DO
A few of our favorite activities available in the immediate Vallecito area include:
*Backpacking *Fishing *Birding
*Cross Country Skiing *Hiking *Sailing
*Kayaking *Photography *Rock Climbing
*Fly fishing *Horseback Riding *Biking
*Wildlife Viewing *Snow Mobiling *Hunting
PETS
**There is a $20 fee per night per dog** (excluding service dogs)
**Max two dogs**
*Your dog must be friendly and house-trained.
*Your dog must always be supervised by you or put in a crate if left alone.
*You will be charged for any damage caused by your dog
*Dogs are not allowed on furniture such as couches and beds
*Dogs must be leashed while on the property
*Owner responsible for pet waste
ACCESS TO PROPERTY
Access is via a private dirt road (.5mi from North, 4.5mi from South); while the road is open to the public from May – September, it may be gated during the rest of the year, access codes will be provided as needed. Access from the South is gated by the Forest Service for Cross Country Skiing from December to April. Cabins accessible via groomed ski trails snow permitting, December – April.
LAKE LEVELS
Vallecito is a reservoir that provides water for La Plata County. As such, we have no control over lake levels which can vary as much as 20 feet. It isn’t uncommon for water levels to be so high that it can affect plumbing in a few of the cabins for a few weeks during the summer. Port-a-potties will be on-site near affected cabins if this is the case. There is also a bath/shower house up the hill for use in extreme cases. We understand this can be frustrating and will provide a discount if this affects your stay.
Due to the nature of the property and the cabin size, for each undeclared guest that exceeds the number of people the cabin sleeps, there will be a $100 fine per person per night. Please be mindful of the cabin’s capacity when booking and plan accordingly. Each cabin is different, and a larger cabin might suit your group better.
WINTER ACCESS
4WD/AWD May be required from November / March, the property is plowed, however, one hill must be traversed for access, and we cannot guarantee snow will be plowed at arrival.
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
****We can not predict or control the weather, so we don't offer refunds due to inclement weather. Please keep this in mind when booking; if this is a concern, we recommend purchasing travel insurance (AirBNB provides this while checking out!).****
Hosts are on-site to help with any issues, including access during winter.
