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Grandpa's fishing cabin: a snapshot in time!

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Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Lake City, CO
  • Town Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lake City Public Library
    ‪4 min walk‬

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About the area

Lake City

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Lake City, just a 3-minute walk from Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park and 5 minutes by foot from Super Naturals Food & Grocery Store. .This cabin is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from Ouray Hot Springs Pool and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake City Ski Hill.

What's nearby

  • Hinsdale County Veteran Memorial Park - 3 min walk
  • Lake City Museum - 4 min walk
  • Super Naturals Food & Grocery Store - 5 min walk
  • Lake City Ski Hill - 6 min drive
  • Lake San Cristobal - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Juan Soda Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lake City Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman BBQ & Backyard - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Southern Vittles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lake City Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Grandpa's fishing cabin: a snapshot in time!

This is the cabin your grandfather stayed in when he came to Lake City.

First things first: If you are looking for suburb sterility, square corners and airtight climate control, we recommend you look at many of the other options available in Lake City. That said, if your idea of the mountains is to old-school percolate some coffee, fry some fish in cast iron, and relax in your dad's easy chair in front of an honest fire, this is the place for you. You can even chop firewood (if you want to). We aren't savages though. The house comes with Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi and a smart TV.
Constructed in 1946, this home is full of memories from the families who owned it since. Lots to admire on the walls, over the mantel and in the shelves. If you can handle some imperfect floors and a clawfoot tub with an iron curtain rod, you'll thrive here. You want to get away and we want to get you away, so we left this house as close to the original as possible. Welcome to the past!

This cabin sits just one block from the town park, local boutiques, and dining. It's hardly a five-minute walk to the local Brewery, and to the world class ice park. Lake City boasts Gold Metal Waters for your fly fishing desires, including guided trips, and is connected directly to the Alpine Loop, a fabulous and scenic 4x4 drive trip through the San Juan mountains. If you don't own a four-wheel drive vehicle, there are plenty of rental options right in town. Along the loop, you will pass Lake San Cristobal (located just a couple miles from town), the second largest natural lake in the state. Spend the day on a paddle board, boat, or fish from shore. Take a walk out to the island on the suspension bridge. In the winter, bring your ice skates, cross country skis, or fishing hut! Hinsdale County also contains five, fourteen-thousand-foot mountains for all your high elevation needs. At a population of just over 400 year-round residents, Lake City gives you small town vibes with all the modern amenities you want, and plenty to do for the whole family! Enjoy!
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features a stereo, books, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, sledding nearby, and rock climbing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Svetlana Piltingsrud

Languages

English, Norwegian, Russian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling 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

  • Unit size: 697 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is no 0-2 year sleeping accommodation avail.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Grandpa's fishing cabin: a snapshot in time! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice Climbing trip
Rustic and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
Loved the cabin, great experience, Svetlana is an excellent host, would happily stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

don h., Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness
The real deal
This is an authentic cabin in lake city. It is very cool and if you like that kind of thing , then it will not disappoint. Furniture modern: nopeBathtub for two: nope. Drafts: yupBut oh so original!!! I loved it!!! I’d book again Summer likely even better than winterEnjoy the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Beautiful cabin, Svetlana is a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alton A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2024
Our stay was fantastic! This cabin is exactly as listed; it is old-school, simple, and incredibly charming. The best Christmas vacation we have ever taken! The host was amazing, checked on us multiple times, and even offered us cross-country skis if we wanted to try it. On our last night, we were under a winter advisory and received quite a bit of snow and we were not sure we would be able to get out. The host offered us an additional night for free! We cooked all four days of our stay; the kitchen is not fancy, but there are enough supplies that it is adequate and we had no issues. There is a projector so bring a dongle and an HDMI so you can stream from your phone if you want to watch movies on the projector. Fireplace can be a little tricky to get going. When starting the fire I suggest leaving the door open until you get the fire going and build up some heat in the box, then close the door. The beds are comfortable and the linens and blankets are nice and cozy. Not many places are open during winter; we visited an art gallery, a small grocery store, a soda shop with coffee and ice cream (a must-visit, very good!), and the Packers Saloon for some good drinks and great appetizers. Very few cars, most everyone walks around town. Everyone was very friendly, inviting, and helpful. I absolutely fell in love with this town and want to return in the summer to see what it is like during that time of year. Thank you for a memorable Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter getaway!
Used the VRBO as a hub while we explored the mountains with ice picks and split boards. Owner was incredibly responsive, helpful, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Edmond, ok

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Cabin
We had a great stay at the Fishing Cabin. We appreciate the history of the Fishing Cabin. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaLita A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We so enjoyed our stay in the is adorable, nostalgic cabin. We loved the old, rustic decor and was so much fun staying here than in a hotel. Having our host, Svetlana across the street was great and she was so helpful and friendly and it was great meeting her.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandpas cabin
Perfectly suited our needs for the weekend. Clean, friendly, and very charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great old cabin stay
A step back in time to simpler times. Very cool classic decorations make it really feel like going to grandpas cabin. Beds were nice. Sitting on front porch in the evenings was nice. Tv works with casting from iPad or iPhone. WiFi worked great. Shower is a tad short for 6 ft people but good water pressure and nice hot shower. Cool place in lake City. Very very close walk to the main downtown restaurants and shops. Sits right o. The corner before the businesses start. Second morning a Doe and her two fawn greeted me as I took out the trash.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie F., Mclean

Liked: Cleanliness
Glamping in a vintage cabin!
The cabin was in a terrific location and every bit as vintage as advertised. We had trouble with the front door for our entire stay, which might be something for the host to look into. The decor was charming inside but there were some things that could use some love. A bathroom renovation would go a long way! Overall, this was a good spot to check out lake city. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt
Charming!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith G., colorado springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in lake City!
We were there three nights and really enjoyed our stay. The only reason for the four stars was that two things could make the property so much more comfortable in the summer. The fans work well but we switched them from winter mode to summer so that they would move air. If there were a screen door on the back then you could have some air movement from the front door to the back door without letting bugs in. The other thing that would really help are some curtains along the west wall of the kitchen/dining area. The sun beating in there really made things heat up .We hung a bed sheet over the windows in the afternoon-made a huge difference. Curtains on that side could also help the refrigerator because the sun was making it run more than it should have. It's a wonderful location and it was comfortable to sit on the front porch and watch people go by. Very convenient to walking downtown to the shops and restaurants .Overall we enjoyed the quirkiness and quaintness of the place. It was very comfortable and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We enjoyed our stay tremendously! The host was very attentive and responded to messages immediately, the cabin was spacious and the location was amazing. really enjoyed the rustic decor and the porch swing out front. You could hear the live music downtown and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer in Lake City
The property owner was ready available if you had any issues. Read the details in full to understand what you are getting. This is a very small town limited restaurant with limited hours (they like cash to avoid the 2% debit/credit fee )so will need to bring much of your own groceries. Everything you need to prepare a meal is there plus some. There are side by side that run the roads legally in this town if your not a fan of those the noice can be an issue. There are not corner store to run small toilets so bring your and don’t forget anything. Host had extra sheet and blankets even in the summer the temps can drop to the 50’s at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to Lake City
The house is quite rustic but in a great location. Kitchen was well-stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Tupelo MS.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Rustic Cabin
Clean. Artsy. Charming. Nostalgic. Cozy. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool spot downtown
Walking distance to everything in lake city. Perfect for hitting the trails straight from your house never had to drive my truck once we got there. The cabin is just that An old cabin but really cool we felt like we were at our hunting cabin.We were a family of 4 with 2 adult children the cabin suited us just fine.beautiful scenery right out the front door. I would rent again in a heart beat cant beat the price and the owner is super nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown cabin!
Wonderful old cabin right down town Lake City! We saw oodles of deer right in our back yard! Our hostess lived right across the street, and checked us on to see if we needed anything! We had a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
This property was undersold! We expected to rough it here, but we were delighted with the cabin's size, decor, and amenities. I could have sat on the porch swing all day long. We love Lake City, and we hope Grandpa's Fishing Cabin will be available again when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Property is homey nice yard frount porch. Part of family stayed somewhere else in town but our homey place turned into where everyone wanted to gather. We had a great time and several cookouts. Great host!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is unsafe
This house needs a major renovation or should be demolished. It is a registered historical building in need of more than $100,000. in repairs. The walls are falling inwards, the floors are sinking, and as I was staying there windows were falling out.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!!
This was very enjoyable stay, authentic house, easy walk to shopping, clean, comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Landing Place
First, understand we were looking for a place to land between high mountain hiking excursions, nothing extravagant or luxurious. For what we required, this was perfect! Quaint, good basic accommodations; clean comfortable beds, quiet location in town with plenty of space! The bathroom sink and tub were a bit of a size challenge, but other than that, we really enjoyed this property and the flexibility and helpfulness of the owner. We'd stay here again if we return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023