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Cabin in Powderhorn
Mountain Retreat
Welcome to the cabin in a picturesque Rocky Mountain Valley. Built in 2019, this is my home that I would like to share with you. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the place. Surrounded by nature and federal land, you are able to hike up into the mountains, view overlooking cliffs, or take a short drive to an amazing river. Summer 2024, we adding a caretaker property to the north east of the cabin, horses, and fuzzy cows. We may be working on these projects.
$96 per night
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Home in Lake City
D Gowdy Studio Open All Year
A beautiful studio home located in the historic downtown area of Lake City. Close to town park, restaurants, pubs and shopping. OHV access to the Alpine Loop. OHVs welcome and allowed on town streets. Comfortable accommodations consisting of a Queen size bed, bathroom with luxurious shower a washer and dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped. We are dog friendly and there is a fenced area if you enjoy traveling with your dog. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
$130 per night
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Cabin in Lake City
Backcountry Basecamp
The cabin is located in Lake City directly across from the visitor center, movie theater, and post office. It was built in 2019. The cabin is 420 sq ft and includes a bathroom with large shower, a kitchen, a laundry room, two private decks, private little yard with fire pit, and parking. It is a studio type set up. It is attached but separate to a larger 1900 sq ft cabin that is also for rent.
$97 per night

Stay near Lake City's top sights

Cannibal Grill & Saloon4 locals recommend
Lake City Brewing Company4 locals recommend
Restless Spirits Saloon3 locals recommend

Lake City vacation rentals

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Apartment in Pagosa Springs
Cozy downtown mountain suite
$92 per night
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Condo in Telluride
In Town Home Base
$96 per night
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Apartment in Pagosa Springs
Spacious Loft Apartment
$65 per night
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Condo in Telluride
Dream by the Stream W/ Free Parking in Telluride
$187 per night
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Condo in Telluride
Studio Apartment 1 Block to Gondola
$115 per night
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Condo in Durango
Sleek, Modern Studio in the heart of downtown.
$83 per night
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Condo in Durango
Slopeside Condo Purgatory Durango Mountain Resort
$108 per night
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Guesthouse in Pagosa Springs
Luxury Studio Cabin in the Woods - Sleeps 2-4
$133 per night
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Apartment in Telluride
The Dreamcatcher
$170 per night
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Guesthouse in Gunnison
Craftsmen Cabin
$100 per night
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Guest suite in Pagosa Springs
Stony Lane Lodge - Pet Friendly Suite VRP# 15426
$85 per night
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Cabin in Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Peak Cabin-Amazing views and Private Trail!
$183 per night

Lake City homes

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Home in Pagosa Springs
Riverfront "Streams & Dreams" Cabin with Hot Tub
$241 per night
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Home in Salida
Mountaintop Boutique Yurt between Salida & Monarch
$173 per night
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Home in Pagosa Springs
Casa Hermosa - Downtown
$182 per night
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Home in Pagosa Springs
Lakehouse w Open Views, Deck w Hot Tub & Boat Dock
$188 per night
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Home in Durango
Polar Express Room! Hot Tub, Views, Espresso Bar!
$178 per night
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Home in Telluride
Walk 1-2 blocks to main st/gondo/lift/festivals
$83 per night
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Home in Pagosa Springs
Starry Night Getaway
$130 per night
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Home in Gunnison
Gunnison Riverhouse
$130 per night
Superhost
Home in Pagosa Springs
2 Decks, Privacy, Trees, Walk to Forest, Views, AC
$131 per night
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Home in Pagosa Springs
My cute little place
$115 per night
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Home in Ouray
Best View - Ouray & Amphitheater
$150 per night
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Home in Montrose
Bird House
$100 per night

Lake City fishing vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Pagosa Springs
Lake Pagosa Getaway
$139 per night
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Guest suite in Crawford
Buckskin Getaway
$109 per night
Superhost
Cabin in Pagosa Springs
Charming, Lakefront Cabin Retreat with Hot tub
$189 per night
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Cabin in Mancos
Secluded Solar Cabin with Picturesque Views
$124 per night
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Condo in Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Chic Retreat w/ Mtn views
$110 per night
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Guesthouse in Mancos
A hip garage-style studio in a natural paradise!
$69 per night
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Cabin in Bayfield
Vallecito Log Cabin with a View
$132 per night
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Condo in Pagosa Springs
**Peaceful, Cozy,, great view & location plus AC**
$100 per night
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Guest suite in Pagosa Springs
Office Hideaway
$51 per night
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Home in Durango
Peaceful Creekside Retreat - No pet fees!
$335 per night
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Townhouse in Pagosa Springs
Mountain Lake Getaway
$222 per night
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Condo in Durango
Crazy Elk at Purgatory
$267 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Lake City

Total rentals

40 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

20 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

20 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

1.3K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$70 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Lake City

Welcome to Lake City

Nestled in a valley in the San Juan Mountains, Lake City used to be a boomtown. In the late 19th century, prospectors seeking their fortunes in a nearby mine poured into the remote outpost, a railroad followed not long after, and a bustling city sprang to life. But the burst of activity was short-lived — when the mines produced disappointing hauls, the prospectors went elsewhere. Their loss has been present-day Lake City’s gain, as the lack of hustle meant the town stood relatively unchanged for years.

Today, its lovingly restored historic district contains more than 200 buildings that look much as they did more than a century ago. Chinked-log pioneer cabins, Queen Anne homes, and wooden storefronts with false-front facades line the streets. Many of the structures — such as a church outfitted with a rare Estey organ — are still used by residents. Lake City’s well-preserved downtown draws its share of admirers, as does the breath-taking landscape that surrounds it, which includes the Gunnison National Forest, Lake San Cristobal (the second largest natural lake in Colorado), and an unusual phenomena called the Slumgullion Earthflow — a slowly moving, four-mile hunk of partially decomposed volcanic rock that creeps about 20 feet a year.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Lake City

Summer is high season in Lake City, with lots of warm weather, and the little city swells with visitors. The streets bustle with craft fairs, live music, historic walking tours, and a Fourth of July celebration. Summer thunderstorms are common, so plan ahead for bursts of wet weather. Lake City’s relatively short autumn is marked by brilliantly colored fall foliage and much lower crowds. Lake City is a low-key alternative to Colorado’s busier ski resorts in winter, offering a hushed landscape for snowshoeing, a local ski hill, and ice fishing. In spring, the forest bursts with life and the streams and waterfalls surge with snowmelt.


Top things to do in Lake City

Silver Thread Historic Byway

You can pick up this 117-mile road in Lake City and follow it for a two-to-four-hour trek through many natural wonders and nearby historical sights. The byway will take you to Lake San Cristobal, through the nearby town of Creede, where you can tour an underground mining museum, and past the mighty Rio Grande River. Elk, moose, and bighorn sheep have been known to make guest appearances along this route.

Hinsdale County Museum

Installed inside a circa-1877 stone lodge with a pressed-tin ceiling, the Hinsdale County Museum chronicles the history of Lake City and the surrounding area; its holdings include antique medical instruments and vintage firearms. In the summer the museum conducts historic tours, including ghost tours of the local cemeteries.

Slumgullion Earthflow

Technically a mass wasting, and most commonly called the Slumgullion Slide, this particular mass flow is named after a kind of pioneer stew. The yellowish hump of rock is a nexus for outdoor exploration. Here you’ll find the Slumgullion Center, an International Dark Sky Association designated park, where you can gaze into the heavens unobscured by light pollution and enjoy hiking trails and scenic overlooks.

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