Brunk guesthouse and private courtyard filled with flowers and hummingbirds
Location: Cortez, Mesa Verde, Southwest, Colorado, USA (airport 6 miles, Durango 50 miles, Telluride 1 hr 45 min) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Keywords: Guest house, cabin, lodging, cottage
We are located just outside of Cortez, Co on 34 acres with spectacular views through every window of the Sleeping Ute Mountain to the west and a large 2000 foot mesa to the rear of the property. The canal located behind us is a great place for long walks with views of Lone Cone Peak and the La Plata Mountains.
The guest house is filled with warm touches including walnut floors, large windows and a copper trimmed gas fireplace. Unique items from our travels around the world are found throughout as well as colorful textiles and local art. The kitchen is set up especially well for those who enjoy cooking and the area has very good grocery stores and three summer farmer's markets. An antique dining table allows you to watch the sunrise over the mesa and gives you a unique view of the hummingbirds just two feet away at the feeder outside the windows. We see rufous, broad tail, and black chin hummers and during the high season there are dozens around each feeder with many others swarming in the trees. Relax in the courtyard or on the rear patio and watch our amazing and constantly changing southwest light on the mountain and mesa.
This home is perfect for those who are looking for a home base while exploring the Four Corners. Wonderful day trips can be made to Telluride, Durango and Moab and the drive between Silverton and Ouray on the "Million Dollar Highway" is dramatic and unforgettable. It is very well stocked with local guide books, brochures and maps. We have lived in the area for 20 years and are happy to go into more depth when needed. We hope you come for a visit!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : twin bed available if need
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : over 200 films and documentaries
- CD Player
- Music Library : numerous music CDs to enjoy of various genres
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : additional items include blender, crock pot, stovetop espresso maker and hand held mixer; we are happy to try to meet additional needs if possible
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : private landscaped courtyard filled with fresh herbs for cooking and many flowers; another small patio behind house
- View/Location
- Mountain View : panoramic view of the Sleeping Ute Mountain with magnificent sunsets, 2000 foot mesa located behind property that is great for walking, running, and beautiful views
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : free
- Other Amenities
- Very large personal library of books; local guide written by owner detailing shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, etc along with a monthly calender of events.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Home is not kid-proofed for small children. Call or email for details.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- We are 20 minutes from Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, a 164,000 acre site filled with thousands of ancestral puebloan sites and ruins. It is a beautiful place to hike or bike and in the spring there are cactus, yucca and many other wildflowers in bloom. There are many more sites close to us including Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Lowry Ruins and Ute Mountain Tribal Park. We are also within 25 minutes of 2 wineries, Sutcliffe Vineyards and Guy Drew Vineyards, in McElmo Canyon which both offer tastings and tours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$130/night plus lodging tax (4.8%);
additional $25/night for more than 2 people; single night is $150
Reservation guaranteed with credit card, payment due 1 week prior to arrival
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Dramatic Mesa & Mountain Views, Sunny Cottage, Lush Gardens
Year Purchased: 2006
The Unique Benefits at this House
We are located just outside of Cortez and offer an excellent home base for excursions into the Four Corners area. On our 34 acres you have space to decompress and enjoy the beautiful gardens and views after your day of exploration or you can just curl up with one of the many books in our library. There is a canal behind our property just in front of the mesa which is great for walks and has excellent views of the Sleeping Ute Mountain, Lone Cone peak and the La Plata Mountains.
This is a great place to learn more about Native American culture and ruins. There is also a nice trail behind the center that gives a very nice view over McPhee Reservoir
This is a research station that does a wonderful job with the vast number of Anasazi ruins we have in the area and it is a very interesting place to visit
These vineyards located approximately 12 miles from the turn off on 491 may be visited by appointment and the wines are excellent. They are on the wine lists of fine restaurants in Aspen, Telluride an
This area 12 miles from the turn off from 491 (which is 4 miles from our house) is a wonderful place to hike or mountain bike with sandstone formations and native plants blooming spring and summer
These vineyards are open for tastings daily 12 -5 and offer a number of different wines to try.
This is a local favorite trail that has several options that add up to 16 miles of great riding. Across the street is another trail that can be linked with this or ridden separately.
This is an area filled with excellent ruins (accessed by guided tour only) that many say rival Mesa Verde's ruins - well worth a visit
This is an excellent bike shop that draws customers from over an hour away. They offer excellent service and products and usually have bikes for rent (call to check)
This is yet another excellent site for seeing Anasazi Ruins; it is about a 45 minute drive and worth the drive
A great place for ballroom dancing with a wonderfully eclectic playlist. Folks come from as far away as Farmington, Monticello and Telluride to attend the Friday night dance parties or take lessons during the week.
The biggest and best Native American arts store in the area (in my opinion), full of jewelry, rugs and pottery as well as a small museum downstairs with many interesting items on display
Wonderful place to ride in McElmo Canyon to see ancestral puebloan ruins and beautiful southwest scenery
Owner's Map of Cortez
We have lived in Cortez for 13 years (and Don has worked in Shiprock, just south of here for 20) and have always enjoyed the amazing views and light patterns on the mesa behind us and the Sleeping Ute Mountain to the west. We finished the guest house in 2006, doing some of the work ourselves including the tiling, copper fireplace surround, fencing and landscaping (an ongoing creation!) We love to garden and the courtyard and surrounding gardens are filled with bloom from April through October. We are originally from Virginia and have traveled and/or worked in a variety of countries including Korea and China, The Central African Republic and Haiti so you will find an eclectic and interesting assortment of items from these areas. The Four Corners is an amazing home base location for exploration of ancient Anasazi Indian ruins, hiking, Canyonlands and Moab as well as Durango and Telluride. We are more than happy to answer questions about things to do and travel times and think the house is a great way to share the beauty of our area. Come and see it for yourself! Becky, Don, Zach and Mali Brunk
Property Photos
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- Brunk guesthouse and private courtyard filled with flowers and hummingbirds - Mesa Verde Colorado
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- private courtyard filled with flowers, herbs and birds - Mesa Verde Colorado
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- living room area with windows facing the Sleeping Ute Mountain - Mesa Verde Colorado
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- fully equipped kitchen
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- seating at antique dining table overlooks mesa and hummingbirds at feeder
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- Queen bed, antique fabric headboard, French doors look out to private courtyard
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- Sleeping Ute Mountain seen from the courtyard, living room and canal walk
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- sunset over the Sleeping Ute, can see from the living room
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- sunset over the "toe" of Ute Mountain, seen from living room - unaltered!
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- view from dining table and bedroom after storm over mesa
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- front porch and courtyard that face Sleeping Ute Mountain
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- back patio with view to mesa
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- hummingbirds in front of grapes used for homemade jelly in welcome basket
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- view along canal behind house, great walking path
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- winter view of mesa
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- beautiful ancient ruin along Sand Canyon hiking trail located 25 minutes away
Traveler Reviews (68)
Loved sitting outside!
Guest: Tom and Oleana
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Date of Stay: 10/17/11
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
Wonderful stay - loved sitting outside gazing at those beautiful stars! Great (homemade) jelly and the (fresh) eggs were delicious. we will return!!
Recommended for:
An Exception to the Norm
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/09/11
We just returned from a week at the wonderful cottage. What a surprise! If you are looking for a well located place to tour the southwest part of CO. this is the place. Great hosts, quiet, private, all of everything you would expect from an upscale cottage without the upscale cost. Super clean, quality bedding, great kitchen area plus the views! Great alternative to camping at Mesa Verde yet close enough to see the history of the area. If you are going to stay someplace, stay here!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Lovely Return Visit
Guest: Harry and Susie
(Norwalk, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/31/11
Review Submitted: 09/18/11
My husband and I just returned from a two week stay at the Brunk Guest House. It was our second vacation in that beautiful cottage and we have already made reservations for another two weeks next year. The property is very clean, well decorated and in perfect working order. In addition, there is so much to do in the area. Lots of archaeological sites up on Mesa Verde, beautiful hiking, and drives up to Telluride and Ouray kept us as busy as we wanted to be. Lots of relaxing, also. The patios in front and in back of the property were perfect of sitting and enjoying a book, the sunset or the hummingbirds (which are all over the place). It is great fun. Can't wait until next September.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Lovely, beyond all expectations
Guest: Tom & Frances
(Woodbury, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
This lovely little guesthouse was beyond all our expectations! The Brunks have thought of everything, from Becky's homemade jellies, to the wonderful book and DVD collection, to information on area activities and more. The cottage is so comfortable and well-appointed that you won't want to go anywhere else, but the best part is coming back to a glass of wine (or in my husband's case, a beer), to watch the beautiful sunset and the hummingbirds that inhabit the gardens. We came to visit Mesa Verde and do some hiking, but there is so much more to do in the Four Corners area we will definitely return for a follow-up visit.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Wonderful experience for my family
Guest: Anna
(Padova- Italy)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
This month we stayed in this beautiful cottage. It was superb. Quiet location, very friendly lady helping us in all our needs. Garden so lovely, so many flowers, hummingbirds flying around the house, deers coming sometimes in the garden, beautiful sunsets............ it was a pity we could stay few nights !!!! The inside cottage ....better than my home in Italy. Yes, we were the first italian guests.Very useful to have washing and drying machine for us staying away so many days from Italy. 10 minutes from town and shops. 30 minutes from Mesa Verde entrance. I'd like to come back one day!!!
Owner response:We couldn't have asked for a nicer family to stay with us as our first Italian guests. Thank you for such a lovely review and we hope to see you again one day in the future!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing!
Guest: Comer
(Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We just spent 3 wonderful nights at the Brunk Guest Cottage and were overwhelmed by the beauty of the surroundings, the first class amenities, and the incredible thoughtfulness of the owners. The cottage is located in an area very convenient for sightseeing, yet it is difficult to pull yourself away from the cottage. Every window offers a view of the mountans, gardens, and beautiful blue skies. The linens were of the finest quality, the decor was warm and inviting, there were movies and books galore, lavender bath salts were provided for the deep soaking tub, even homemade jelly, fresh flowers from the gardens and eggs from the Brunk's chickens were awaiting us when we arrived. There were brochures, menus, and maps to assist us in planning our daily adventures. We stayed at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas, just the week before, and we would choose the Brunk Guest Cottage over the Four Seasons any day! Thank you Becky and Don for making our trip to Cortez so memorable.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Brunk Guest House: Jana and Jay
Guest: Jana and Jay
(Marietta, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 07/13/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
What a beautiful (and clean) guest house and wonderful hosts! We stayed 3 nights and wished that we could have stayed longer! Becky and family were so friendly and helpful. As soon as I started talking to Becky on the phone about questions, information, etc., I felt as if I was talking to a friend! Everything is even more beautiful in person. We spent two full days in Mesa Verde and just loved it. I would recommend the Brunk Guest House with two thumbs up!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Better than home!
Guest: Vance
(Mesa, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
This is the most fabulous place to stay. The accommodations are beautiful as are the surroundings. Came to see Mesa Verde, but didn't want to leave the cottage!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Guest: Matt and Katie
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Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/09/11
Has it been a week already? We walked in 6 days ago and Katie said,I'd stay here again without even sitting down!" Absolutely lovely. Thank you for your gracious help. We loved the place. It was a home away from home.
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Lovely cottage just as described
Guest: Naomi
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10
Review Submitted: 03/03/11
I was in town for business and stayed at the cottage upon a recomendation made to me by a previous guest. The cottage is just as described with great attention to detail in the decor and comfort of the guests. The owners, who are right next door, were very friendly and willing to give as much or little attention as you liked. Being winter, I especially enjoyed curling up next to the gas fireplace. I would recommend this rental to anyone I know going to the area.
Owner response:Our home is located just south of the guest house on our 34 acre property but the guest house has it's own driveway, private courtyard and entrance. We like for our guests to have whatever amount of contact they desire or need. They are welcome to roam the gardens and enjoy the canal walk behind our property and let us know if they have questions or need help with itineraries.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
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