Location: Pagosa Springs, Southwest, Colorado, USA (18 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 50 miles east of Durango) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Keywords: House
Our mountain ranch home is uniquely located on 45 acres at the end of Cabezon Canyon, beautifully situated with a view of Chimney Rock and the San Juan mountains. There is a small year-round creek and you will most likely see all sorts of wildlife such as deer, elk, bobcats, wild turkey, coyotes, even bears - all dependent on which season of the year you come to vacation.
There is also ample room for you to bring your horses and parking for your trailer. We have fenced pasture and run-in stalls for your horses, including hay and water for an additional fee. You can ride on our land, venture into National Forest, or trailer your horses to numerous nearby riding trails into the millions of acres of National Forest surrounding the Pagosa area. The Parelli Natural Horsemanship Center is only a 20 min. drive north and a 20 min. drive south is Navajo Lake if you want to boat, fish or swim. World class fishing on the Piedra River or the San Juan River are also minutes away.
The town of Pagosa Springs, 25 minutes away has shopping, restaurants, an historic theatre, a museum, and the famous Hot Springs and Spa located on the San Juan River. In every season there is something fun to do in our area - fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horse-back riding, river rafting, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing - the list goes on! Everything is within five to 30 minutes away. Wolf Creek Ski Resort is approx. 50 miles to the east and Durango Mtn. Resort is approx. 60 miles to the west. Durango airport is less than an hour drive. Come and enjoy the mountains!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed : Aspen Log king bed in master bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : Aspen queen bed in upstairs guest room and queen bed in mother-in law quarters
- Convertible Bed (3) : Queen sofa bed in family room and 2 full sized futons in mother-in-law quarters
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View : View of Chimney Rock National Archeological Site
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Our mountain ranch is uniquely secluded at the end of Cabezon Canyon where you will find absolute quiet and privacy. Our home sits on 45 acres with a year-round creek and borders National Forest and Ute Indian land. You can bring your children, dogs, horses and enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, and horse-back riding right on our ranch or explore into National forest. There are no city lights so the stars on a clear night are spectacular! Inside enjoy two fireplaces. Our water is from an artesian underground spring and tastes wonderful! There is fenced pasture, hay, water, and run-in stalls for your horses for an additional fee...just ask for details.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Our ranch home has a view of Chimney Rock, an historic archeological sight. These Indian ruins were the dwelling of the ancient Ansasazi, a civilization that existed in our area over 1,000 years ago. Daily tours are conducted by the Forest Service. You can even ride your horses to it from our ranch.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Feb-May .. $165/nt... $1,000/wk...*ASK ABOUT SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES
June-Aug .. $225/nt ...$1,400/wk...*ASK ABOUT SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES
Sept-Oct .. $200/nt ...$1,200/wk...*ASK ABOUT SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES
Nov-Jan .. $225/nt ... $1,400/wk...*ASK ABOUT SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES
8.8% CO sales tax will be applied/3 nt min.stay/$100-$150 cleaning fee
$300 fully refundable Reservation/Damage deposit
50% Deposit Paid 60 Days in Advance..Balance Paid 2 weeks in Advance.
*Add'l Pet Cleaning Fee $75 /*Horse Boarding fee $25/nt*SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Mountain Home by National Forest - Bring Family and Horses
Year Purchased: 1999
Owner's Map of Pagosa Springs
My husband and I purchased our ranch in 1999 and lived there for 5 years before his job moved us elsewhere. We ran a small horse boarding business in the early days and love keeping horses to this day. We appreciate our unique land, it's privacy, and all the wildlife....it is our dream to retire here someday!
Property Photos
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- This is just one of our fabulous views! - Pagosa Springs Vacation Rental
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- Summer time! Enjoy our year-round stream and ponds. - Pagosa Springs Vacation Rental
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- Livingroom with wood burning stove...we supply the firewood. - Pagosa Springs Vacation Rental
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- Just a dusting of snow at the house.
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- You can hike here on our property for this same view.
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- Master bedroom with aspen king head-board.
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- Master bathroom...like to fish?
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- Large, well stocked kitchen.
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- Diningroom with seating for ten.
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- Mother-in-law quarters comfy queen bed.
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- Family room fireplace...we supply the firewood.
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- Bear bedroom!
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- One of four bathrooms
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- We have stables and pastures...bring your horses!
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- Winter wonderland! Snowshoeing anyone?
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- Pastures and barn view from the house.
Traveler Reviews (12)
THE ULTIMATE COLORADO VACATION RENTAL
Guest: Rick S
(Rogers, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08
Review Submitted: 01/07/09
Where do I start! The home was exceptional in all aspects! Clean, spacious, well stocked and so very cozy! The location afforded tremendous privacy and the opportunity to truly relax and enjoy our vacation without worrying about the children bothering anyone by with their extreme exuberance! We love the outdoors and this is where the home excels..National Forest and wildlife in abundance..I have had good experiences with all my previous vacation rentals but nothing compares to this home! By the way, Anne Tomforde is expetionally nice and a pleasure to work with and Chuck, the ranch foreman so to speak, is great and very helpful! We liked him enough to ask him to share our final meal at the home with us! You can't go wrong with this property; dont be put off by the 25 minute drive to Pagosa, the setting and privacy more than compensate for that and it makes the Durango area much more convenient! In the end..I can tell you this was one of the most special weeks that my family has ever spent together!
Owner response:We are so happy when others enjoy and appreciate our mountain retreat as much as we do! It is such a pleasure to share our home and ranch so that other families can also create special memories there.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Great place to stay!
Guest: ellen30
(colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
Remote, beautiful, just as described (maybe a bit better)!. got a chance for a little horseback lesson/ride from Bill, the ranch manager and awesome horseman. Taught me a lot, and had a beautiful ride. I would come back here if i get the chance. Anne, owner, was very nice and responsive to a zillion questions I had. Even saw a bear cub! Lots of room for the dogs to run, great access to USFS land for exploration.
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Beautiful Location!!!
Guest: Rachelle
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/16/10
We are in complete agreement with the Gentleman from Texas and his review! Wow! The cabin is in an absolutely beautiful valley. I only wish I brought my horses! The cabin was clean, spacious and very well stocked! We slept like babies (even the kids!) in extremely comfortable and clean beds. The kids had plenty of space to explore and the little creek was a daily spot of rock collecting and bug examining. If you are the outdoorsy type, this is a perfect 'home base' to Williams Creek Reservoir and Chimney Rock. We also recommend taking the tour at Chimney Rock. Truly an amazing vacation and I am going to contact Anne about a family reunion!!! We never even made it into Pagosa Springs, as we were just comfortable hanging out in the peace and quite of nature. Thanks again!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Pagosa Springs Colorado House 173567
Guest: BB
(Cadiz, Ky)
Date of Stay: 08/16/10
Review Submitted: 09/10/10
We have enjoyed this vacation rental for a month Aug.2010 and two weeks Aug. 2011. We plan to return again next summer. It is a beautiful setting and the home includes all the amenities to make you feel at home. It also has a mud room which was perfect for leaving our dog when we went shopping. We also checked out the boarding kennel at Elk Park Animal clinic in case we wanted to take a long day trip or overnighter.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Peace and Quiet
Guest: ---
(Flower Mound, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10
Review Submitted: 07/23/10
My family stayed in Anne's home the first week of July 2010. It was quiet, relaxing, and great for stargazing at night. We enjoyed having a campfire several nights we were there. I really appreciated how fully stocked the kitchen was with not only pots and pans, dishes, and such, but with salt and pepper and several other spices. So nice not to have to bring dishwashing detergent, etc. The home is located at the end of a quiet road so there is no traffic going by, which was really nice. We also appreciated the fans in the house to cool it off in the late afternoon. I think we used the gas grill nearly every night - so nice to have that available. This is a great place to stay to get away from city noise and lights. It was great to be able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh crisp Colorado air.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Great Home Away From Home
Guest: Karl & Teri
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09
Review Submitted: 06/16/09
We (three couples) rented this home for a week as a base home for riding our motorcycles. The location was a central point for several day rides. The gravel road was well maintained and easy to navigate with the bikes. Having three bedrooms and three bathrooms worked very well for us. We used the outside fire pit for roasting dogs and making smores.The gas barbecue grill was handy for several quick meals. We appreciated having everything there that we needed to really enjoy our stay, a great home away from home. We enjoyed feeding the horses and Chuck, who gave us a detailed orientation and then let us enjoy the home. The wild turkeys were a pleasure to see and hear (hope the coyotes stay away). We were able to watch the NBA playoffs with very good satellite reception. We will highly recommend this home and serene environment to our friends who want to stay in this area. Thank you very much Phillip and Anne. Karl & Teri
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Great Place!!!
Guest: Texas / Ohio Family
(Cypress, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/10/09
Review Submitted: 05/26/09
What a wonderful place to stay. If you are looking for off the beaten path, this is the place! My family and I stayed for a week and we only saw one car during that time. We had wild turkey's within steps of the house each morning. Twice we saw elk in the pasture! We also saw mule deer each day. The caretaker Chuck was very nice and accomdating. We all are looking forward to the next time we can make it to this place.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/17/09
Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Stayed here during Xmas week and it snowed the whole time. My family and I truly enjoyed our stay and are planning on returning in July. And Chuck, the ranch caretaker goes above and beyond in making sure all is well.
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Beautiful!
Guest: Brandie D.
(Wylie,Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/21/08
Review Submitted: 12/09/08
My family of 5 joined a family of 6 and we rented this property together..and I have to say I was nervous about the space---nothing to worry about,the mother-n-law quarters is downstairs around the corner ,so a perfect place to send kids for quiet time! The house was very well stocked..lots of firewood for inside and outside fires.The house is last on the left so lots of privacy.The view from living room looked like a picture..I loved sitting in the chair and just staring at the scenery.Every morning lots of deer in the yard.The pictures do not even begin to show how beautiful,clean and spacious it is.The stable guy (Chuck I think--sorry if the name is wrong) was so nice and told us the do's and don'ts ,what to watch out for,what the best places are to see and do---great guy! When we go back we will stay here again!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Beautiful and peaceful!
Guest: Kansas traveler
(Lawrence, KS)
Date of Stay: 05/20/08
Review Submitted: 05/27/08
The first thing we noticed was how clean the house was. Beds and linens were exceptional. We were there in late May the temp went for 80 to snow in 24 hours--only in Colorado! We did a lot of hiking around the property and had a wonderful time watching the horses, birds and wildlife.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
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