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Bear Paw Lodge

3.0 star property
Bayfield mountain cabins with kitchens

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Living area
Exterior
Front of property
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
    Lounge area
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 14 cabins
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Volleyball
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Terrace

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Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
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Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panda Bear Cabin

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Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
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Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Black Bear Cabin

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 74 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Double Beds

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Polar Bear Cabin

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 87 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Smokey Bear Cabin

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Koala Bear Cabin

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Outdoor play area
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
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Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 68 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
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Heating
Kitchen
  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
18011 CR 501, Bayfield, CO, 81122

What's nearby

  • Vallecito Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 45 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 45 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 66 min drive - 64.7 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 79 min drive - 78.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 49 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Gap Vittles and Fire Water - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪D bar G Outfitters-Horse Back Riding - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Wharf - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Paw Lodge

Bear Paw Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Bayfield. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site volleyball. Cabins feature kitchens and fireplaces.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 15 per pet per night
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming dogs only

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.
  • No lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Window screens
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Volleyball on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Zip-lining 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

General

  • 14 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Traditional architecture
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 3 February and 30 April.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
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Also known as

Bear Paw Lodge Bayfield
Bear Paw Bayfield
Bear Paw Lodge Cabin
Bear Paw Lodge Bayfield
Bear Paw Lodge Cabin Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Paw Lodge currently open?
The property is closed between 3 February and 30 April.
Does Bear Paw Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bear Paw Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bear Paw Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bear Paw Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bear Paw Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bear Paw Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball. Bear Paw Lodge also has a picnic area.
Does Bear Paw Lodge have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
Does Bear Paw Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a porch or lanai.
What's the area around Bear Paw Lodge like?
Bear Paw Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Vallecito Lake and 18 minutes' walk from Weminuche Wilderness.

Bear Paw Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The Owners are the nicest people and always ask if we needed anything
Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Súper Clean and Quiet
Beautiful super clean and quiet Hotel
Joaquin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family Vaca Spot
Had an amazing time on the river. The owner was very nice. The property was very quant and felt like a home. We loved it.
Samantha, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our recent stay at these quaint, homey cabins. We had 3 kids with us - 15,13, and 9. We had the Polar Bear cabin, which had 3 bedrooms. The kitchen was equipped well enough with what we needed, and each room had a queen size bed. There was also a sofa bed in the living room. The cabin itself was what you'd expect in the great outdoors - rustic, simple, and with the occasional critter or two. The area surrounding the cabin was beautiful, and the Vallecito Lake was within walking distance. We explored during the day and enjoyed spending the evenings back at the property playing cards at the picnic table, badminton matches, ladderball, horseshoes, and swinging on the playset. The property manager was available when needed and kind, helping us choose a fantastic hike and recommend local establishments nearby. We will happily choose Bear Paw Lodge again when we visit Colorado!
Chelsea, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Everything was clean but the bedrooms were extremely small. With no A/C it got very hot indoors. The host was very nice. It was a long way to the water. We had to drive there.
Eugene, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The Property was very old and outdated Furnitures old and not comfortable Bed frame was very squeaky and not firm Mattresses was harder than rocks NO shampoo, or even enough soap Dishes dirty Not comfortable at all
Maryam, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I wouldn’t stay Again.
Elizabeth, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Bare bones and no communication/information
very bare bones- no paper towel, shampoo, etc. Pilot light out on stove, had to manually light gas burners each time used, told Rick, the owner, he said wind probably blew it out, but didn't fix it and cabin smelled like gas the whole time, no communication on satellite tv use, very little communication about necessary things like wifi, no one in office at all while we were there 3 days, no sheets or pillow left for pull out bed/couch
Lucia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay near the lake.
We staed in a small cabin for 4 nights and had an excellent time. The cabin itself was fine, furnishings were a bit old and worn, but not terrible. There was nothing wrong with it. Everything worked. For the money, it was an excellent value. The property manager was easy to contact. These cabins are located in a beautiful place.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place
Beautiful stay!! Thank u!
Josh, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edge of Wildnerness
This place was amazing! The view was awesome. Rick was very helpful and nice. I would definitely stay here again.
Anthony, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice quiet cabin off the beaten path, but still close enough to activities and action in town.
Lacy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lucille, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nicole, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Simple, rustic, good time!
Overall this is a good place to stay if your intentions are to be out enjoying the area rather than staying inside all day. The property is a located in a nice area with great trails and beautiful views nearby. It is a little dated but clean and adequately stocked for a simple vacation. This is probably not the place for high maintenance travelers but a great place for people seeking quiet, affordable, no frills accommodations. When we arrived, we had a small problem in the unit we originally booked. When we contacted the owner he was prompt in addressing our concern and moved us to another available unit for the same price. This made for a very enjoyable stay for our family!
Christine, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Candice, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Broken Heater & Dirty Utensils
This may become a long review so here’s the executive summary: The cabin’s heater did not work. Kitchen utensils and cups were dirty and there was only 1 of some items. There were no linens for the sofa bed. The Wi-Fi is terrible. My buddy and I arrived around 7pm on October 19, 2019 after a 14 hour drive. There was nobody at the office to receive us. Instead there was a note and a key. We located our cabin and entered to find the heater running and the place uncomfortably warm. We lowered the thermostat and the heater shut off. And stayed off. Nothing we did could get it running again. We turned to the wood burning stove for heat. The fire went out at some point during the night and we woke to a temperature of 48 degrees INSIDE the cabin. [In case you aren’t familiar with Colorado in October, every night the temperature dropped well below freezing – some nights in the teens!]We called the manager (still nobody in the office) and he came over promptly to look at the heater. He showed us how to open the access door and use a paperclip (which was already there and bent to the proper shape so clearly this was an ongoing problem that was never properly fixed!) to bypass a relay and get the heater to turn on. We left and returned after dark to find that the heater was still running and had been running all day. The temperature in the cabin was close to 80 – unacceptably hot! So now the heater was either on or off and had to be restarted with the paperclip. The thermostat had no
Chris, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jerry, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great cabin with all the amenities. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner and bath soap and you're good to go. We would definitely stay here again!
Sonya, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great value and awesome location
A friend and I stayed in the Panda cabin. That was the best location: more apart from the other cabins and huge deck facing the woods. Very nice small property backing up to woods. The cabin was clean and cozy. Furnishings are old, but comfortable and very fair price. Fireplace had firewood already right next to it. Free VHS videos available. Would have been nice to have a DVD player. But not a lot of time spent watching TV when you are in such a beautiful place. Overall Great value. FYI for motorcycles: driveway and parking is all gravel and uneven in places, so big motorcycles could have a challenge. We managed it though with a lot of caution. Would definitely stay here again.
6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Frances, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I am not sure if it was Expedia's fault or that of Bear Paw Lodge but I made the reservation online and after a 16 hour drive found out that it was closed for the season. Luckily I found somewhere else to stay in the middle of the night. Extremely poor communication on someone's part. Either way, I wouldn't waste my time with them again.
Frank, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The pictures don’t do Bear Paw Lodge Justice. It was a beautiful and serene setting. Rick was great with check in and attentive to what we needed. The sleeper sofa was a bit bumpy, but fine for smaller children. Overall a great place to stay!
Ruth, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review