It was a nice house, convenient location, the best management company from start to finish. My only comment is that the 2nd floor has little to no air flow. We stayed in August with highs in the 90s, and the A/C upstairs seemed non-existent. We ended up purchasing portable fans. Lucky for us, our children didn't complain and were able to sleep through the heat.

This was an amazing trip. The house is even better in person. Such a cozy home. The customer service was top notch.We never had to worry about a thing. Communication was perfect! Everything was taken care of. The trip couldn't have gone any better.

This is a great location in uptown near shopping and restaurants. It also has a great view of the northern mountains.

We are regulars in Pagosa and using VIP. Both continue to excel in experience! Relaxing Bear is a wonderful home located in a perfect spot - close to everything. VIP is always quick to help when those unexpected issues pop up and we appreciate their service.

The house was in great condition in a very convenient location. Well appointed mountain home with good views. The staff was responsive and attentive while providing nice little touches for our stay. This home met our expectations and highly recommend it for your stay in the Pagosa Springs area.

Our experience was wonderful, especially with the great location! The kitchen is well stocked with all the cookware needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. There is plenty of room for everyone to have their own spaced if needed and the movie room is great for binge watching whatever series you like!

A previous review stated that the hot water system is an "on demand" type system, that took a little getting used to but no issues with it and the master bath tub does have a pretty big step to get in and out, again not an issue for us.

Having garage access for our vehicle was great on check out day when Pagosa got 11" of snow, we packed up the car inside the garage, no brushing off snow, and checked out with ease.

Absolutely would book it again!

Everything about Relaxing Bear and VIP Services made for the perfect vacation. The house is perfect for larger groups, you have space to get some peace but there is also plenty of room for everyone to relax together. Bonus is the movie room! The kitchen has everything you could possible need. Perfect location, with plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance. We loved walking the dogs to Higher Grounds for coffee and breakfast in the morning. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. In fact, we are looking to return for some snow!

We loved everything about this house. Thank you for allowing us to stay and your beautiful home.

Beautiful home with all of the amenities. Professional property manager that was clear and concise throughout our stay. Close to the Wolf Creek Ski Area. Our family will stay here again.

The house was clean, well-located, comfortable and had everything we needed to have a nice and relaxing ski week in Pagosa. Thank you!

The house was clean, well-located, comfortable and had everything we needed to have a nice and relaxing ski week in Pagosa. Thank you!

We could not have asked for a more beautiful, clean, and spacious home with the most ideal location. We were nervous about having Christmas away from our home in Texas, but we felt right at home at Relaxing Bear. We will be back for sure.

Perfect getaway house close to town.

Why location twice? First, because it was literally within walking distance of our favorite places to eat. Second, because its a place you never want to leave. Great ambiance; spent each morning in the hot tub, each afternoon relaxing in the great room, and each night in the super cute movie room. Shout out to Lori for being responsive, and shout out to those managing the house for it was kept clean and welcoming.

Relaxing Bear was beautiful and spacious on the inside. The mountain view was breathtaking. We took full advantage of the hot tub after a full day on the slopes. Kitchen was fully equipped even with extra seasonings in the cabinet, this cook appreciates that! Wonderful stay for our family!

We had a great weekend in this home. You can walk to Pagosa Brewing and stores from the house. The view from the living room is beautiful.
We couldn't find the wine opener anywhere and VIP brought one over within 5 minutes of us sending the text! Great service.
If you are looking for a house with a roaring fire this isn't it. It's a small gas flame, but it doea give off good heat.
We did the private chef dinner through VIP and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend.
The communication via email and texts prior to our visit and texts during our visit was excellent.

We loved this house, it was clean, had lots of games, and all the kitchen supplies we could possibly need. Our kids loved the movie room. We had a great stay!

It was WONDERFUL!!!!!

Stayed with 8 people for 5 days in Dec. 2021. The house was beautiful but had significant challenges with the heat and water not being fully functional when we arrived. However, the overall stay was good. The management company was very quick to try to address the issues as fast as they could. Lori was terrific at responding day and night due to the unique challenges. So, based on how they handled the situation, we give it a 5. The home is beautiful (even better than the photos) and in a great location near grocery and some restaurants. The homeowners have done a great job decorating and making sure the kitchen appliances and cookware were perfect to allow meal making easy and enjoyable The TV room upstairs is HUGE and the kids loved watching movies after skiing. One recommendation - the heating element for the dryer does not work properly - it took 1.5 hours to dry a very small load of ski clothes which was crazy and extremely frustrating. Many thanks to Lori for her efforts.

Stayed with 8 people for 5 days in Dec. 2021. The house was beautiful but had significant challenges with the heat and water not being fully functional when we arrived. However, the overall stay was good. The management company was very quick to try to address the issues as fast as they could. Lori was terrific at responding day and night due to the unique challenges. So, based on how they handled the situation, we give it a 5. The home is beautiful (even better than the photos) and in a great location near grocery and some restaurants. The homeowners have done a great job decorating and making sure the kitchen appliances and cookware were perfect to allow meal making easy and enjoyable The TV room upstairs is HUGE and the kids loved watching movies after skiing. One recommendation - the heating element for the dryer does not work properly - it took 1.5 hours to dry a very small load of ski clothes which was crazy and extremely frustrating. Many thanks to Lori for her efforts.

We loved our time at the Tall Pines house! The home is cozy and a lot of thought has gone into making it feel like home. Great use of space for spending time with others or finding a quiet spot by yourself. The kitchen has all the amenities for making home cooked meals. The hot tub is fabulous! Location of the home is super convenient for shopping, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. Great place and super responsive management. We can't wait to return!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Everything we needed.

The house was in a nice quite location near town. The house had supply you could imagine in the kitchen. Plenty of space for everyone. And the management team was excellent!

We really enjoyed the house and the location. Would stay here again.

The house was perfect! The kitchen was well stocked with pots, utensils, dishes, glasses, etc, and the appliances were first rate . The beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean . All the holiday decorations were so appreciated! A Great Time!

Great house well stocked with everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Nice property in a quiet neighborhood close to everything.

Tall pines was exactly what we needed, we had a lovely time while in pagosa and the property management team I dealt with were fantastic!

The house was perfect and had everything you could ever need in the kitchen. Hot tub was clean. Would stay again 100%

I had a great overall stay! The vacation rental was in an excellent location, making it easy to explore the area. The home was clean and well-maintained, which added to the comfort of the experience. The management staff was very helpful and responsive, making the process smooth. Overall, it was a fantastic trip!

Good experience. Great property. Lori and Natalee were very responsive and communicative over an issue out of their control.

Beautiful stay in a beautiful and well maintained rental. Communication was open and friendly and made the experience easy. Truly has everything you might need for your stay and the location is so peaceful. Would recommend this place to anyone, and we definitely plan on visiting again!

This was our third year to stay here and we continue to be impressed. The home is beautiful and tucked away from town. It is quiet and peaceful. The home is well-stocked and so, so clean! We always feel right at home. There are plenty of kitchen amenities to cook if you want to. There is a game closet and a bookshelf full of books (take one, leave one!) It is the perfect get-away for a couple or a family. Tall Pines Retreat is one of our favorite things about our annual ski trip to Wolf Creek. We wouldn't stay anywhere else!

All we can say is "Awesome". Our family does not get together regularly due to kids being in 2 states and Canada so when we collect we want to be able to spend time together and enjoy our location. Tall Pines Retreat checked all boxes and more. Located in a friendly community, with easy access to everything in Pagosa Springs as well as beautiful panoramic views all situated next to miles of great hiking/running trails. the house was amazing and fully decorated for the holidays, which really boosted the festivities. The house was fully stocked and in excellent condition, with everything we needed for cooking, snacking, playing dice and board games. But the highlight was the hot tub! Situated right next to the house it was extremely popular with everyone! Great night sky views along with relaxing sore muscles from all the hiking! We can't say enough about how much family fun we had during the week! Great Job and our highest recommendations! Enjoy as we did!

Thank you for a beautiful, well stocked, and comfortable home. Super clean with everything we needed. Close to town. The neighborhood was so quiet and we enjoyed relaxing on the back porch.

Very clean, well stocked with everything you need. Attentive to needs. Location is very good, House very nice. Would stay again anytime!

We just finished a 4 night stay with our two teenage daughters. This house was amazing. The location is so convenient to downtown Pagosa, Village Lakes and City Market. The deck was super comfortable and we loved sitting outside and watching the local deer wander by. The hot tub was a big hit as well. Overall I was most impressed by how organized and well labeled the house was. Often with a rental, I spend hours trying to find things in the kitchen or figure out how things work. Everything here was labeled and clear instructions were available. The kitchen was a joy to use, well stocked and amazing appliances. We will definitely return to this rental.

VIP did a great job finding an alternate home after the one we originally reserved had internet issues. The home we ultimately stayed in was very nice, clean and convenient to many of Pagosa’s shops. We would absolutely stay there again.

I would stay here again for certain. The property was exactly as described and seen in photos. It was clean and organized.

Our family of 6 including young adults, parents and a 9 yr old enjoyed our stay and the amenities of the cabin. Exceptionally well stocked kitchen with spices, bowls, knives and cookware all at your fingertips! Furniture and beds were comfortable. Lots of little details were well thought out and made our trip relaxing and fun! Close to town with good restaurants, a sledding hill and shops. We had 31” of fresh powder in less than 48 hrs that closed the pass and Wolf creek closed bc of avalanche potential But that didn’t ruin our trip because we had plenty to do at the house between movies, game night and the wonderful hot tub. Glad to hear they are building a covered area to make it easier to access during snowy conditions. We will definitely come back!

This home was comfortable, clean and well appointed. Four adults stayed here very comfortably. The kitchen had everything we needed and much more. The beds and bedding we comfy, the linens were high quality. The management company was on top of it and made sure we knew how to reach them if we needed anything. Beautiful home, beautiful location.

This is the second time we've stayed at the Tall Pines Retreat, and we have had a wonderful experience both times! The house is immaculately kept,fully stocked, and well organized! It offers plenty of room to relax after a day on the slopes. The well-stocked kitchen allows us to prepare and enjoy meals together. The hot tub is a perfect place to relax after a long day of skiing. The beds are incredibly comfortable and there are plenty of extra blankets and pillows provided. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, and only about a 45-minute drive to Wolf Creek ski resort. We love the extra touches provided, including a welcome note and little snacks. The property manager is helpful and responds promptly when you have questions. I would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery in a beautiful, spacious home!

Such a comfortable home!! This home had all that our family needed for our annual Wolf Creek Ski Trip! If you are coming to Pagosa, I would definitely recommend this home!

This is the second year in a row we’ve stayed at the immaculate Tall Pines Retreat. Nestled in the beautiful trees of Pagosa Springs, this property is a 5-10’mi ur drive from wonderful restaurants and shopping, and an easy 40-minutes driving be from Wolf Creek Ski resort. Its spacious floor plan is perfect for our family and provides lots of room to relax after a day of skiing! This “home away from hime” offers a fully stocked kitchen, great for cooking and entertaining. The bedrooms are warm and comfortable with plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The hot tub just steps from the back door offers a perfect opportunity for relaxing after a day in the slopes! We plan on booking this property again next year…it’s a perfect retreat that to don’t want to miss out on!

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The whole experience was great, felt like they truly cared that we had a great vacation.

This is becoming one of our favorite properties to visit. It is a well-stocked, well-managed cabin in a terrific location - not too far away from Pagosa Springs so as access to shops and restaurants is not inconvenient, but not too close such that you still feel like you're in the mountains.

Spacious home with lots of options and lots of guest supplies. Nice floor plan for guest room separation and for gathering in central living spaces. Enjoyed having two decks and used the hot tub every day. Appreciated that our pets were welcome and their needs were considered and use of the garage was also helpful when loading and unloading.

Spacious home with lots of options and lots of guest supplies. Nice floor plan for guest room separation and for gathering in central living spaces. Enjoyed having two decks and used the hot tub every day. Appreciated that our pets were welcome and their needs were considered and use of the garage was also helpful when loading and unloading.

We came to get away and relax. It was so peaceful there. We spent most of the time enjoying the patio and wilderness. Every day the deer would come around the patio and the kids enjoyed watching them. The location was beautiful and a small lake nearby that we walked along. The beds were comfortable. They had everything we needed during our stay and they always got right back to us right away if we needed anything. We will definitely be coming back to this beautiful home!

My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at the Tall Pines Retreat in Paggosa Springs CO. We absolutely loved staying at this lovely home. The King bed in the primary bedroom is SO comfortable! The kitchen is very well stocked. It was really nice to be able to park in the garage. It was raining we arrived so that really helped to be able to unload under cover. We particularly enjoyed the covered deck! We spent our afternoons and evenings there after each day of ATVing, hiking the Chimney Rock Monument and Treasure Falls, and our last day, we finished with a Hot Air Balloon ride. We saw deer every evening; a mama with twin fawns visited each day and a couple of bucks stopped by a couple of times. When it rained the deck was so enjoyable to sit and listen to the shower. We only used the hot tub once. It was a bit warm for us but we did enjoy about a 20 minute soak. The Paggosa Springs Brewery is a 5 minute drive from the house. They had a great Scottish Ale! Mo's BBQ is right behind the brewery and had DELICIOUS BBQ. Have breakfast at Two Chicks and a Hippie restaurant. Very tasty! I highly reccomend the Tall Pines Retreat for your Paggosa Springs visit.

Wonderful stay at Tall Pines retreat in Pagosa Springs CO. We will not hesitate to stay here again if we visit Pagosa Springs again. The home is lovely & well appointed. Very comfortable King bed. Kitchen is large and well stocked. Our favorite feature was the covered deck. We grilled 3 of the 4 evenings we were there. We saw deer come through the yard every evening. We enjoyed cocktails every afternoon, even while it rained. Very relaxing stay. The neighborhood is very nice. I felt very safe. We saw many walkers on the neighborhood walking paths. Restaurants, grocery store and the Pagosa Brewery are all within 5 minutes of the home. Lori was good to come by when we had trouble getting the TV to connect with the internet. Nothing major. We just couldn’t figure out how to enter the password. All in all we had a wonderful stay at this home.

This was a spacious and comfortable home. We all 5 adults had a wonderful time relaxing and visiting. We spent a lot of time on the covered porch, and someone was always on the swing!
This was the best stocked kitchen with utensils I've ever rented. It was so easy to prepare meals in it that we never went out to eat.

We loved the Tall Pines Retreat property! It had everything we needed and we loved spending some time on the porch in the evenings when it rained. The hot tub was wonderful after hiking too.

We loved the Tall Pines Retreat property! It had everything we needed and we loved spending some time on the porch in the evenings when it rained. The hot tub was wonderful after hiking too.

This is the 4th year coming to Pagosa and I've got to say no matter what cabin we stay in because they're all amazing Stuart and Lori and there staff are the reasons we come back. They make everything so much easier and they are just amazing. This cabin was everything we hoped for. Plenty of space for our family. I will definitely br back for a 5th year next year and most likely come back this fall.

So clean, adorable decor, thoughtful touches throughout. Loved how light switches and kitchen were labeled. Beach towels provided for hot tub. Great communication from beginning to end. Would definitely stay here again.

It was excellent, the cabin, the snow, the hot springs, the hospitality of the locals. We went skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, soaking, shopping, hiking, hot tubbing, and eating... top 5 vacation for sure!

The cabin was excellent, we are already planning our next visit.

Snowboarding trip to Wolf Creek House was very clean and very well stocked kitchen was probably the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO we’ve been at hot tub was very nice one suggestion would be putting stairs off of the deck closer to hot tub to make it easier to get to as the path was a little icy and hard to navigate, but very small complaint otherwise this house was great very comfortable beds and served our family very and very clean

Perfect

Thank you again for another winter vacation at the Golfside Retreat. I think it was our third time to visit and am ready to book number four.

Everything about our stay was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed it. The large windows added to the ambiance, offering a nice view. The layout of the space provided private areas while also accommodating all seven of us to dine together at the table and relax with some TV before bed. Although we saw a previous review mentioning an issue with hot water, we can confidently say it has been resolved—there was plenty of perfectly hot water after a long day of skiing. We would absolutely stay here again!

excellent.

This is our second year to stay here and we are already planning our third. Very comfortable and lots of space.

This is our second year to stay here and we are already planning our third. Very comfortable and lots of space.

My husband and I just spend a week at the Golfside Retreat. The house was very clean and was fully stocked with everything we needed. The neighborhood is super quiet and we saw lots of wild life. My only recommendation would be to add more comfortable chairs to the patio. Otherwise a perfect stay!

From the lovely welcome basket of goodies to the beautiful views from the wall of windows, this private home was perfect for our family vacation. The in-home privacy of 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms was perfect and everyone had their own space. The fireplace was cozy and used everyday. The kitchen is fully equipped with updated (like new) appliances and there is a beautiful view from the kitchen as well. There is plenty of parking for everyone. We will definitely be back if the host will have us.

The layout was wonderful. Beautiful view. Quite neighborhood. Easily accessible to walk in to town. House was spacious and very comfortable.

This was our third time staying at this house, and it continues to be the perfect base for skiing at Wolf Creek. The location is unbeatable—right in town, making it easy to walk to restaurants and relax in the hot springs after a day on the slopes.

The house itself is beautiful, with plenty of space for our group and incredible views. The beds are comfortable, and the layout makes it easy to relax and unwind. One of our favorite features is the mudroom—it’s so convenient for storing all our ski gear and keeping things organized.

If you’re looking for a spacious, well-appointed home in Pagosa Springs with great access to everything the area has to offer, this is it. We’re already looking forward to our next stay!

Great location, good views, great stay, perfect home for our family. The ice maker and water from the refrigerator were not working for our stay, but that didn't take away from the amazing time we had. The kitchen had everything needed for home cooked meals.