Homes for sale in Coolwater Estates, Bayfield CO feature properties in a secluded development at 7,559 feet elevation among big towering pines with river frontage along the Pine River, offering exceptional fishing rights for rainbow, brown, brook trout plus northern pike, Kokanee, and Walleye salmon. This remote community showcases homes ranging from 768 to 2,040 square feet on large 1.98-acre lots bordering public land, requiring private wells, septic systems, and propane service with flood insurance necessary due to flood plain location. The development sits close to 1,000 feet higher than Durango with abundant winter snow requiring four-wheel drive vehicles for winter access, while offering mountain and stream views with partial property fencing options. Located 34 minutes from Durango and 7 minutes from Vallecito Reservoir with access to one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful bodies of water featuring over 22 miles of shoreline, Coolwater Estates attracts buyers seeking secluded river frontage living where fishing rights are at their finest and outstanding recreational activities abound in this elevated mountain setting.
