Large Vega Lake Colorado Real Log Cabin
Entire cabin in Collbran, Colorado
- 16+ guests
- 6 bedrooms
- 11 beds
- 2.5 baths
Hosted by Rhonda & Todd
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
Listing highlights
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Handcrafted log cabin at 5,300 sq ft
A 5,300 sq ft log cabin with 35-foot cathedral ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace
Guests highlight the kitchen and comfort
Guests consistently describe it as clean, comfortable, and well stocked for cooking
Open year round, this spectacular 5300 sq ft log cabin is a 1-hr drive from Grand Junction Airport. Nestled in an aspen grove overlooking Vega Lake, the cabin sleeps 16 total guests (all children/adults included) and parks up to 8 vehicles. Wildlife abounds and the lake is full of trout (some up to 5 lbs). Outdoor equipment is offered free of charge (see amenities) to enhance your stay. An expansive covered deck has a propane grill for BBQs and there is an outdoor fire pit for fireside evenings.
The space
Located in Western Colorado’s Vega Lake State Park, come relax in the expansive beauty and comfort that only a Real Log Cabin can offer.
This cabin/lodge is the perfect year-round get-away for close family and friend gatherings. The cabin offers 5 enclosed bedrooms (plus an open loft for additional sleeping), 2.5 baths, a laundry room, a wood burning fireplace, a large theater, 2 separate living rooms and a full kitchen that seats up to 16 people comfortably. There is an outdoor fire pit as well.
Out of respect for the cabin, our neighbors and also legal zoning restrictions, we hold to a firm limit of 16 people (all children and adults included). If your group is close (within 6 people above our limit--22 total), feel free to contact us with your group details and we may be willing to negotiate for an additional guest fee).
We also hold a firm NO PET policy. We love pets and we do not allow them on the property--inside or outside.
No smoking inside (including cannabis), but smoking outside (including cannabis) is allowed.
Open year round—Mesa County plows the roads right up to the cabin driveway.
THE EXTRAS:
Large outdoor fire pit
Horseshoes and Corn Hole
2 17' canoes
1 rowboat
A wood trailer with a 2" ball receiver
Plenty of life jackets
2 large coolers
1 canopy
17 outdoor chairs
3 picnic tables
2 day-backpacks for hiking
5 sets of cross country skis/boots
7 sleds
Wood fireplace inside
Gas grill
Garage
4 bicycles
2 full sized refrigerator/freezers
Children's toys
1 high chair
1 toddler chair
1 infant crib
Christmas tree (seasonal)
Starlink high speed internet/WIFI (added 11/2022)—capable of streaming
500+ DVD’s
2 large flat screen TVs
1 TV for gaming (bring your own gaming systems)
1 foosball table
6 pairs of snow shoes
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: FISHING, BOATING, HIKING, 4-WHEELING, SNOWMOBILING, BIKING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, HUNTING & GET-TOGETHERS
The Grand Mesa is located in western Colorado, USA. It is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world (over two hundred lakes) and Vega Lake is the largest lake in the area.
The cabin sits at 8200’ elevation and features beautiful craftsmanship throughout. The large full kitchen features a breakfast bar with seating for 10 that opens to a stunning living room with 35'cathedral ceilings. The dining room seats another 6. From this main living area you can access the spacious 500 sq ft covered deck (with gas barbecue)—the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the serene views. You also have access to unlimited recreation in the immediate area with fishing, hiking, biking, 4 wheeling, cross country skiing, birding watching, boating, snowmobiling depending on the season.
The lower level includes a 500 SF family/theater room, with handcrafted pine paneled walls, two large couches, one large smart TV, 500+ DVDs, a foosball table, and TV for gaming systems (BRING YOUR OWN GAMING SYSTEMS).
We keep toys onsite for small children.
Wildlife abounds around the home: deer, elk, moose, eagles, chipmunks, fox, marmots, wild turkeys and numerous species of birds can be seen depending on the season.
Sip hot chocolate by the crackling fireplace, gaze at the amazing views of Vega Lake and the mountains, or just unwind in the peace of the aspen and pine trees that surround the cabin.
FOR GET-TOGETHERS:
The cabin is the perfect place for cozy get-togethers up to 16 guests for the price we offer online (up to 22 with pre-approval from hosts and additional guest fee).
This cabin is NOT to be used as an event center—guests are not allowed to bring other visitors to the property (even if they are not staying the night) unless the event has a TOTAL of 16 people using the property (or up to 22 with pre-approval and additional guest fee).
Outdoor quiet time after 9 pm to preserve the peace in the residential loop.
This is a NO PET/ANIMAL property. No pets are allowed at the property--inside or outside.
No Events, Weddings or Receptions unless there are under 16 people total (up to 22 with host permission and additional guest fee). However, Vega Lodge (1.5 miles away) or the Pavilion at Aspen Park Campground (¼ mile away) are great spaces for such venues, and the cabin is the perfect place for the wedding party to stay and celebrate together.
No additional campers or RVs are allowed on the property, or even at the nearby campgrounds, to increase approved guest numbers who then come onsite to utilize the cabin.
***The cabin caretakers (who live in the cabin next door) are authorized to uphold the rules for the property.
Food/drink: Vega Lodge (1.5 miles away) offers dining and drink (seasonal) and Collbran (25 minute drive) offers a deli, a small restaurant and a pizza parlor.
FOR SNOWMOBILING TO THE TOP OF THE MESA:
Start right at the cabin. The Vega Snowmobile Trail #545 begins at the Vega State Park Trailhead just after crossing the dam and ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP). On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail Map the Vega Trail is #37 (66 6/10 Road). There is a large parking lot at this Trailhead for trailers and you can drive snowmobiles to and from the cabin from there.
The Trailhead #37-A is just down from the cabin at the cross roads of Parkview Road and 64 6/10 Road. This trail 37-A intersects #37. While our guest you can park trailers on Parkview road tight to the right so that the plow can drive by. Then drive the snowmobile or your car/truck to and from the cabin.
The trail #37 continues on Forest Service Road 262 in the Park Creek drainage through aspen into open meadows in Big Park. About half way through the meadow, the trail will intersect the SP Trail near Monument Creek. NOTE: The large heated garage is the perfect place to park and work on your snowmobiles.
Please email us any questions you may have!
Best,
Todd and Rhonda Tawzer
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole cabin.
The space
Located in Western Colorado’s Vega Lake State Park, come relax in the expansive beauty and comfort that only a Real Log Cabin can offer.
This cabin/lodge is the perfect year-round get-away for close family and friend gatherings. The cabin offers 5 enclosed bedrooms (plus an open loft for additional sleeping), 2.5 baths, a laundry room, a wood burning fireplace, a large theater, 2 separate living rooms and a full kitchen that seats up to 16 people comfortably. There is an outdoor fire pit as well.
Out of respect for the cabin, our neighbors and also legal zoning restrictions, we hold to a firm limit of 16 people (all children and adults included). If your group is close (within 6 people above our limit--22 total), feel free to contact us with your group details and we may be willing to negotiate for an additional guest fee).
We also hold a firm NO PET policy. We love pets and we do not allow them on the property--inside or outside.
No smoking inside (including cannabis), but smoking outside (including cannabis) is allowed.
Open year round—Mesa County plows the roads right up to the cabin driveway.
THE EXTRAS:
Large outdoor fire pit
Horseshoes and Corn Hole
2 17' canoes
1 rowboat
A wood trailer with a 2" ball receiver
Plenty of life jackets
2 large coolers
1 canopy
17 outdoor chairs
3 picnic tables
2 day-backpacks for hiking
5 sets of cross country skis/boots
7 sleds
Wood fireplace inside
Gas grill
Garage
4 bicycles
2 full sized refrigerator/freezers
Children's toys
1 high chair
1 toddler chair
1 infant crib
Christmas tree (seasonal)
Starlink high speed internet/WIFI (added 11/2022)—capable of streaming
500+ DVD’s
2 large flat screen TVs
1 TV for gaming (bring your own gaming systems)
1 foosball table
6 pairs of snow shoes
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: FISHING, BOATING, HIKING, 4-WHEELING, SNOWMOBILING, BIKING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, HUNTING & GET-TOGETHERS
The Grand Mesa is located in western Colorado, USA. It is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world (over two hundred lakes) and Vega Lake is the largest lake in the area.
The cabin sits at 8200’ elevation and features beautiful craftsmanship throughout. The large full kitchen features a breakfast bar with seating for 10 that opens to a stunning living room with 35'cathedral ceilings. The dining room seats another 6. From this main living area you can access the spacious 500 sq ft covered deck (with gas barbecue)—the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the serene views. You also have access to unlimited recreation in the immediate area with fishing, hiking, biking, 4 wheeling, cross country skiing, birding watching, boating, snowmobiling depending on the season.
The lower level includes a 500 SF family/theater room, with handcrafted pine paneled walls, two large couches, one large smart TV, 500+ DVDs, a foosball table, and TV for gaming systems (BRING YOUR OWN GAMING SYSTEMS).
We keep toys onsite for small children.
Wildlife abounds around the home: deer, elk, moose, eagles, chipmunks, fox, marmots, wild turkeys and numerous species of birds can be seen depending on the season.
Sip hot chocolate by the crackling fireplace, gaze at the amazing views of Vega Lake and the mountains, or just unwind in the peace of the aspen and pine trees that surround the cabin.
FOR GET-TOGETHERS:
The cabin is the perfect place for cozy get-togethers up to 16 guests for the price we offer online (up to 22 with pre-approval from hosts and additional guest fee).
This cabin is NOT to be used as an event center—guests are not allowed to bring other visitors to the property (even if they are not staying the night) unless the event has a TOTAL of 16 people using the property (or up to 22 with pre-approval and additional guest fee).
Outdoor quiet time after 9 pm to preserve the peace in the residential loop.
This is a NO PET/ANIMAL property. No pets are allowed at the property--inside or outside.
No Events, Weddings or Receptions unless there are under 16 people total (up to 22 with host permission and additional guest fee). However, Vega Lodge (1.5 miles away) or the Pavilion at Aspen Park Campground (¼ mile away) are great spaces for such venues, and the cabin is the perfect place for the wedding party to stay and celebrate together.
No additional campers or RVs are allowed on the property, or even at the nearby campgrounds, to increase approved guest numbers who then come onsite to utilize the cabin.
***The cabin caretakers (who live in the cabin next door) are authorized to uphold the rules for the property.
Food/drink: Vega Lodge (1.5 miles away) offers dining and drink (seasonal) and Collbran (25 minute drive) offers a deli, a small restaurant and a pizza parlor.
FOR SNOWMOBILING TO THE TOP OF THE MESA:
Start right at the cabin. The Vega Snowmobile Trail #545 begins at the Vega State Park Trailhead just after crossing the dam and ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP). On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail Map the Vega Trail is #37 (66 6/10 Road). There is a large parking lot at this Trailhead for trailers and you can drive snowmobiles to and from the cabin from there.
The Trailhead #37-A is just down from the cabin at the cross roads of Parkview Road and 64 6/10 Road. This trail 37-A intersects #37. While our guest you can park trailers on Parkview road tight to the right so that the plow can drive by. Then drive the snowmobile or your car/truck to and from the cabin.
The trail #37 continues on Forest Service Road 262 in the Park Creek drainage through aspen into open meadows in Big Park. About half way through the meadow, the trail will intersect the SP Trail near Monument Creek. NOTE: The large heated garage is the perfect place to park and work on your snowmobiles.
Please email us any questions you may have!
Best,
Todd and Rhonda Tawzer
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole cabin.
Where you’ll sleep
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What this place offers
Lake view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
2 nights in Collbran
Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 12, 2021
Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 221 reviews.
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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Collbran, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
You also have access to unlimited recreation in the immediate area with fishing, hiking, biking, 4 wheeling, cross country skiing, birding watching, boating, snowmobiling depending on the season. Wildlife abounds around the home: deer, elk, moose, eagles, chipmunks, fox, marmots, wild turkeys and numerous species of birds can be seen depending on the season.
Meet your host
Born in the 60s
Fun fact: Todd and I are Airbnb Superhosts!
Hello! We are Airbnb and VRBO Superhosts from Coloardo. We will treat your home with great respect and
cleanliness! Thank you.
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