Bear Island is an absolutely stunning home with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a 180-degree view of the San Juan Mountain Range and Village Lake. A perfect combination of style, location and amenities, you will enjoy the cozy warmth of the gas fireplace, luxurious primary bathroom suite, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, standing paddle boards, and so much more. Whether preparing for a day of adventure by sipping hot coffee on the lakefront deck or unwinding in front of the roaring fireplace after your adventures, Bear Island is the ultimate vacation home. Its vibrancy and location make it perfect for any time of the year.
**SNOW CONDITIONS may arise during your travel days or your vacation stay. Main roads are maintained throughout the day, however, many side roads receive less attention and every driveway has a different terrain. For your safety, 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive or two-wheel drive with accessible chains or cables are recommended for Colorado travel November-May
***Here is a great link for Local Weather forecasts and road conditions- https://pagosaweather.org/2024/10/16/lots-of-snow-in-the-snow-mountains-this-weekend/
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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
-Master Bedroom- King Bed, Full Sofa Sleeper
-First Bedroom- Queen Bed
-Second Bedroom- Queen Bed
-Twin Rollaway bed available upon request
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HOUSE LAYOUT
The front entry leads to an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room, and breakfast table. The design is a vibrant blend of color, comfort, and sleek mountain modern. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a stunning view of Village Lake and the San Juan Mountains, which is only accentuated by the warmth of the timber ceiling planks and grand fireplace. The living room offers ample plush seating, a smart TV, and a gas fireplace. To the right is the fully equipped kitchen with everything you could desire, including a coffee/cocktail bar area leading to the spacious dining room with seating for 8. Just beyond the living room are two bedrooms with very cozy Queen beds. Upstairs you will find the huge primary bedroom and luxurious en suite bath with a free standing soaking tub, large shower, and beautiful modern tile work. To the left of the front door is the laundry room with a washer and dryer and sink for convenience. The outside deck offers seating, a grill, spectacular views, and lakefront access.
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AMENITIES
-Please let us know in advance if you need a Pack 'n Play so we can make sure to bring one to the property before you arrive
-Lake Front with Mountain View
-Air conditioning
-Hot Tub
-Deck
-Grill
-Wifi
-Fully Equipped Kitchen
-Gas Fireplace
-Flatscreen Smart TV
-Soaking Tub
-Portable Crib
-High Chair
-Stocked Pantry
-Private Lake Access (Please note that swimming is not allowed in any of the Pagosa Lakes. Boats and paddle boards only)
-Paddle Boards Available (**Signed waiver required**)
-Pool & Recreation Center is available for guest use with for an additional fee. See PLPOA Recreation Center website for additional information. https://www.plpoa.com/rec-pricing/ (Approx. $18 per person/per day).
- Shipping to Pagosa - most vacation homes DO NOT have local mail delivery. Please contact us if you need to ship something.
NOTE: 4WD/traction may be required in winter
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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO
- Downtown Pagosa and hot springs (10 minutes)
-Uptown Pagosa and amenities (5 minutes)
- Wolf Creek Ski Area (28 miles)
- Chimney Rock National Monument (19 miles)
- Durango La Plata Airport (55 miles)
- Williams Creek/Piedra River Trail/Ice Caves Trail (45 minutes)
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POLICIES/RULES
- Verse yourself on our cancellation policy- that is what we adhere to (covid etc.). We HIGHLY recommend purchasing travel insurance.
- Non-smoking residence
- Dogs allowed with payment of the nightly pet fee of $35/per night for the first pet and $15 per night for the 2nd pet, and signed pet agreement. (2 Dog Max. Must get approval for other types of pets)
- Must be 25 years old to reserve home
- No parties or additional people staying in the home other than what is paid for. These are cause for eviction with no refund.
- Guests are required to sign a rental agreement and manager may require proof of age
- City and state taxes, in addition to cleaning fee and Standard Property Damage Protection Policy will be added to all reservation fees
- Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone’s home
- Ask about extended stay rates
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FUN FACTS:
- Wolf Creek, in our San Juan Mountains, consistently averages the most snowfall of any resort in Colorado, about 480” per year. Snow is so prolific here that the resort typically opens in October, giving it one of the longest seasons in the country. Ski days are usually sunny and warm!
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