The one to four bedroom log cabins are situated around the property to accord our guests the best possible views of the surroundings. All of our cabins have knotty pine interiors, living rooms, queen sized sofa pullouts, large native stone fireplaces, kitchens with a dining area, full bath with tub and shower, bedrooms with queen sized beds, and private decks and porches with swings. The cabins also have balloon curtains, French doors, down comforters and many special amenities, all in a beautiful setting.

Are cabins are all named in honor of the various owners of the Ranch, in accordance with the age of the cabin. Some of our structures are over 130 years old and one dates back to the 1720’s. 

Light housekeeping is provided for you daily and laundry facilities are available for your convenience.

Foster Leapley cabin 1 and Forrest Lewis cabin 2

Both Foster (1) and Forrest (2) owned the ranch in 1973. They didn’t last long though guess hunting and fishing wasn’t their thing after all. Each cabin is a one bedroom duplex, joined together with connecting doors. They each have their own cozy fireplace and porch with swings for relaxing.  Adjacent to the front pond and rambling mountain creek with a log bridge. (minimum occupancy is two adults per cabin)

Syd Culbertson cabin 3

Syd owned the ranch from 1963 to 1966. Like the Dardin and Terry Jasper (4) cabin, the Culbertson cabin is a one bedroom duplex with its fireplace and porch complete with a swing. It is adjacent to the front pond and rambling mountain creek with a log bridge. There you can enjoy the view of the larger ponds, meadows and mountains. (minimum occupancy is two adults per cabin)

Dardin and Terry Jasper cabin 4

James B. Decker Family Cabin 5

The Decker family owned most of the valley, which included two ranches, from 1928 to 1946. The Decker name is a famous one in the valley. Descendants of the original Deckers are still here. One of the 40-acre ranch parcels located just below Freeman Park also came from their holdings.  This is a one bedroom cabin with a large front room, two porches and an additional fireplace in the cozy bedroom decorated just for honeymooners. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

The Clem Wheat Cabin 6

Clem purchased the ranch from Martin Safley in 1961 and sold it in 1963. At that time, the Vallecito area had the largest remaining Elk herd in North America. Clem and his son have been very active in the valley and are really responsible for much of its subsequent development. This is a one bedroom cabin with a larger front room, cathedral ceiling and a stone fireplace. The nearby creek runs through the aspen, spruce and pine. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

Boyle Family Cabin 7

The Boyle family purchased the property in 1901 from the Colorado Northwestern Investment Co. The Boyle family sold to the Deckers in 1928. At that time, the ranch was still over 12,000 acres in size. They owned it longer than any other family-a total of 28 years. This is a one bedroom with a creek snuggling close to the cabin, a spacious front room with a cathedral ceiling and beautiful stone fireplace. The huge deck encircles a massive ponderosa pine. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

John Dawes Cabin 8

John purchased the ranch in 1891 and sold it in 1895. The Dawes were an early family in the area and have put down roots in and around Durango. This is a one bedroom cabin, complete with a spacious front room with cathedral ceiling, massive stone fireplace, breakfast bar, and French doors that open to a combined porch and deck area. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

Mary Bell Moore Cabin 9

Mary was the daughter of John Patrick and owned the property along with Millie Vanata and four other family members. They inherited it from John when he died in 1890. They sold it to Mattie Gilmore in 1891.This cabin has interior vertical log construction. We believe French fur trappers built it around 1720 to 1760, which makes it the most historic cabin on the ranch. This is a two bedroom cabin. The upstairs loft has two twin beds. There is a queen sized bedroom downstairs along with a spacious front room that has a cathedral ceiling, a massive stone fireplace, a long galley kitchen and two porches for enjoyment.  (minimum occupancy is four adults)

Mattie Gilmore Cabin 10

Charles Bartholomew Cabin 11

Charles purchased in 1895 and sold in 1897 this cabin adjacent to our North Pond.  This is a one bedroom cabin located in a three-unit complex. It has its own beautiful stone fireplace in a spacious living area and log porch with a swing for relaxing. Out of the kitchen window you might see the deer grazing in the backyard meadows. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

Colorado Northwestern Cabin 12

This company bought the ranch in 1897 and sold it in 1901. They tried to bring in a railroad for timber and mining, but it did not work out. They then used it as a rich man’s game preserve for hunting, fishing and recreation, but with the Great Silver Crash of 1897, it was better for them to sell. This is a one bedroom cabin located in a three-unit complex. It has its own beautiful stone fireplace in a spacious living area and log porch with a swing for relaxing. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

George Morris Cabin 13

George operated this ranch by leasing it out to Guy Shupe. Guy was probably the original outfitter and hunting guide in these parts. His son Dobbin and Dobbin’s son are still in the outfitting business here at the lake. They operate the Big Corral.  Guy’s house is the third oldest house in the valley. George bought the ranch in 1946, selling in 1952. This is a one bedroom cabin located in a three-unit complex. It has its own beautiful stone fireplace in a spacious living area and log porch with a swing for relaxing. (minimum occupancy is two adults)

Martin Safley Cabin 14

Martin is responsible for subdividing approximately 600 acres of the remaining property. He operated Wit’s End as a very nice guest ranch from 1952-1961, offering hunting and fishing. He still lives at the lake. The post office actually delivered mail from Denver addressed to “Wit’s End Ranch, Colorado.” He also developed a trout strain of Brookies. This is the largest cabin on the ranch with for bedrooms. It has a total of three queen beds and four twins, a massive living area with high ceilings, a beautiful stone fireplace, and two bathrooms. As you step out one of the two sets of French doors to your huge patio you will overlook the stocked trout ponds and the ranch. (minimum occupancy is six adults)
   

Custer Family Complex cabins 15 & 16

The present owners purchased the ranch in 1988 and began an ongoing process of hard work, building Wit’s End into one of the most luxurious and famous resort and ranches around. The cabins are each one bedrooms, adjoined through separate spacious living areas, which each have their own cozy stone fireplace. Stairs lead up to each deck with their own swing and chairs. Looking out from your deck you will see the entire ranch. (minimum occupancy is two adults per cabin)

John Patrick Cabin 17 a & 17 b

John Patrick was the original homesteader of the ranch. Around 1870, he built this old log cabin, together with the original barn. This barn was converted in 1989 into the Colorado Tavern and Lodge at the Lake Restaurant, a guest recreation area, library and conference center. This four bedroom cabin is the ranch’s homestead. Downstairs (17a) you will find a queen bedroom with a walk in closet and a second bedroom with two twin beds. There is a full bath, spacious living area with a massive stone fireplace, and a large porch that overlooks the stocked trout ponds and the ranch. The upstairs (17b) can be a separate two bedroom apartment with it’s own outside access and spacious living area, and bathroom. (minimum occupancy is six adults)

Terry L. Jones Pump House Cabin 19

“Butch”, the older of the Custer children, was part of the hard working Custer family who built the Wit’s End up from falling down cabins. This storybook cabin has three bedrooms. There is a wood staircase leading to the upstairs loft where you will find two twin beds. The second bedroom has a queen bed and adjoining bathroom. The master has a queen bed, its own private bath and patio with a porch swing. (minimum occupancy is five adults)