Rocky Mountains / Southwest Colorado
Bayfield · La Plata County
MarLin Village Tiny Home Community
Nestled at 6,900 feet in the fertile meadows of the Pine River Valley, MarLin Village is Bayfield's first dedicated THOW neighborhood. Founded by local landowners Mark and Linda, this boutique 15-site community blends peaceful country living with pedestrian convenience—residents stroll or bike to historic Mill Street shops, restaurants, and breweries.
Placement intelligence
Park specs & operating terms
Structured pass/fail data for THOW and modular siting—sourced from operator materials and independent research. Fields marked [TBD - Research Component Required] are queued for verification.
Quick-glance park specs
| Technical Parameter | Requirement / Status |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Modern individual hookup boxes with dedicated 30 amp and 50 amp configurations plus a 20 amp utility outlet per pad. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Hardwired into main municipal sewer and water utility networks. |
| Build Certifications | Mobile THOWs and park models with RVIA or NOAH certification required. Motorhomes, commercial travel campers, and uncertified DIY shells restricted from permanent rows. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet-friendly; standard neighborhood leash requirements and pet sanitation guidelines in common zones. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Monthly rate
$650/mo
flat-rate fee for individual homesite pad positions.
$650/mo flat rate fee for individual homesite pad positions.
Utility inclusions
Includes pad lease, municipal water, city sewer, trash removal, and shared upkeep of pavilion, lawns, orchard trees, and wetlands. Internet and electricity metered independently.
Lease mechanics
Minimum one-year residential leases with background checks and security deposit holds. Turn-key home sales TBD—land-lease intentional neighborhood developer only.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Mobile structures 30–40 ft in length on wheel assemblies under standard 400 sq ft regional barriers. 15 intentional homesites: thirteen 25×40 and two 25×35 pads.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Premium residential finish required. Professional exterior skirting within move-in window. Window AC units prohibited.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
EarthNest-aligned buyers should confirm closed-loop systems against recorded park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Composting toilets banned—all plumbing must route to city municipal grid to protect Pine River watershed.
Off-grid adaptations
Rooftop solar highly supported; valley topography offers excellent unshaded solar exposure.
Site edibles & gardens
Active community fruit orchards (apple, apricot, peach) plus private raised garden beds on individual lots.
Media & site documentation
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[TBD - Research Component Required]
Planning land you own in La Plata County?
MarLin Village is a long-term THOW land-lease neighborhood in Bayfield—not the same as owning a La Plata County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Thirteen 25×40 ft pads and two 25×35 ft pads with level gravel setups, front or side off-street parking, and open views onto adjacent green space. BYO certified THOW or park model only—operator is land-lease developer, not a home dealer.
Initial layout rows filled—operating at 100% capacity with an active waitlist collecting verified entry applications. Short-term rentals, Airbnbs, and sub-leases explicitly banned.
Ownership models surfaced
Key amenities
Boolean flags summarize what directories can filter on; they are directional only—operators change pet rules, dock limits, or fitness bundles without notice.
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- Ownership path
- Community garden
- Clubhouse
Stewardship disclosures
Approved by the Town of Bayfield as a designated long-term THOW subdivision. Community leasing guidelines protect neighbor privacy, aesthetic standards, ban commercial transient sub-rentals/VRBO, and coordinate shared orchard harvesting. Alpine winter freezes apply—properties sit safely back from high water marks with deep freeze-proof utility columns.
Operators evolve rules—triple-check recorded covenants, county interpretations, HOA restrictions, occupancy certificates, and insurance binders aligned to your exact structure classification.