Cozy House on 35 Acres with Mesa Verde and Mountain Views

• Heather

  Heather

  • Guest Heather
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  The house was kept up very well, it was very clean. The house was stocked with extra pillows, sheets, blankets, towels, all very nice. The kitchen was stocked with great cookware! Dean was very nice to work with and easy to arrange details with. Our son loved exploring the property. It is a very quiet, nice getaway. We recommend it for exploring southwestern Colorado!

  Owner response: Heather, Thanks for being flexible and allowing us to install the new fridge and bed while you guys were out hiking. That worked out well and I hope you return to stay again! :))) Dean

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• Great Place to Spend Time

  Great Place to Spend Time

  • Guest Rick
  • Date of stay 10/02/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  With our son working at Mesa Verde, Dean's property was the ideal home base to spend a week. The outdoor recreation possibilities are endless. Hike, bike, climb, ride, world renown historical sites, etc (no river running, water level too low), plus perfect weather. The home was spotless and nothing was lacking. Services are close by. For those who prefer the outdoors, this is a place to be.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers.

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• Kentuckians loved it!

  Kentuckians loved it!

  • Guest Martha D.
  • Date of stay 09/10/12
  • Review Submitted 09/22/12
  This is a very good rental. We were just there for a week in Sept. 2012. High quality bed, linens, cookware. Quiet and very close to Dolores. We used it as a base camp while we toured the 4 corners area. Owner is great to work with and was very commited to making sure everything was going well for us. He either called or emailed us frequently to make sure we were happy. I would recommend this rental for 2-3 people.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful Week

  Wonderful Week

  • Guest Wisconsin girl
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  My husband and I enjoyed a week-long stay here and I would highly recommend it based on cleaniness, comfort, location and price. We were able to walk our dog on the property where we saw lots of deer and saw a beautiful double rainbow over the mountains. We had good weather and were thankful for the air conditioning. We visited Mesa Verde and Durango and spent some time walking around Dolores. We used the grill and enjoyed sitting on the patio looking at the mountains while experiencing the peace and quiet. The home itself had plenty of room and we liked the dimmer switches and open feel of the lliving room. The owner was very easy to work with and hopefully we will be back someday.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Oklahoma

  Oklahoma

  • Guest Okie
  • Date of stay 07/09/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  Nice place. Good size for the two of us. Saw deer and rabbits on land. Wonderful views. Will stay there again. Very quiet place.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Bret, Thank you for staying! I hope you return as so many do!!!!!

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• Wonderful Location

  Wonderful Location

  • Guest Gordo
  • Date of stay 04/21/12
  • Review Submitted 05/05/12
  What a nice clean quiet cozy place. Located just minutes away from Dolores and Cortez. The dogs loved it. What can I say, we will be back. Would also be a great base for any of you Dual Sport riders out there!!!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks Gordon for your kind review! I'm a dual sport rider and agree the area is perfect for motorcycling. I was even considering doing ride tours out of Dolores....

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• super quaint and cozy

  super quaint and cozy

  • Guest alexandra s.
  • Date of stay 10/13/11
  • Review Submitted 10/23/11
  This house was perfect, as was the location for visiting Mesa Verde National Park. This place is definitely away-from-it-all, but the house itself has every comfort of home. We absolutely loved it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Alexandra, Thank you so much for your kind review!!! Dean

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• Countryside retreat

  Countryside retreat

  • Guest Bert
  • Date of stay 10/12/10
  • Review Submitted 11/05/10
  My wife an I consider our visit to this countryside retreat a highlight of multi week road trip. The property is well maintained and comfortable for two. Staying here far exceeds the hotel experience because of the quiet surroundings and HD TV and stereo system. Easy in and easy out of this rental. It had everything that we needed. the owner was very helpful and organized, in suggesting things to do or explore. I would recommend this rental. There are many sites to see in the area.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• So much to see

  So much to see

  • Guest Love Colorado
  • Date of stay 09/03/10
  • Review Submitted 09/07/10
  I am embarrassed to admit that we have lived in Colorado for almost 16 years and had never been to this part of the State. We drove to Dean's property Friday afternoon. It is very private and secluded. Even though you are 5 minutes away from the town of Dolores and 15 minutes from Cortez, you feel like you are in the middle of a beautiful private ranch. (I guess with almost 40 acres, you are!) We sat outside all three evenings we were there and enjoyed a beverage watching the color of the sky change until the stars came out, What a show! The views ans vistas are beautiful. We thought we would spend Saturday in Mesa Verde, and then take Sunday and tour the Dolores area, the lake and foothills, etc. We were so blown away by the dwellings in Mesa Verde, we spent all day Saturday and all day Sunday in the park. It is impossible to describe what it feels like walking through the ruins of Mesa Verde. On Saturday we took tours in Cliff Palace and Balcony House. We were tipped off by a helpful Ranger that told us about the Mug House Tour. This is a once a day tour and they take a maximum of 14 visitors per day through this site. Most tours have twice as many on a tour. Our Ranger for this tour Kevin Lloyd had endless facts about the site and the inhabitats. It was the highlight of the trip. After the Mug House, we did the Longhouse Tour, also excellent. Now about the home. It is small, cozy, very well appointed. Full size appliances, wireless internet, plasma TV, satellite dish, DVD player. We used the satellite for digital music, and we rented movies at Redbox in Cortez (Walgreens). We had some good tips on places to eat, but with Safeway in Cortez and the kitchen at Dean's place, we ate all of our meals at the house. We sat outside to eat. We moved the outdoor table into the middle of the drive, it was like we were having a picnic in the park every night. My sons are 11 and 14, they LOVED exploring the property. They found a lot of rocks they were sure were arrowheads. They played outdside until it was too dark to see. Obviously, I could go on and on. We drove home on Labor Day. The boys just had to see Four Corners and even though it was the wrong direction, we drove down. It is about an hour from the house through Cortez. Took a few pictures there and then drove home. There was much more to see than is possible in 3 days, so we are planning to go back and hopefully stay in Dean's place. We loved our vacation in Dolores. Thaks again Dean!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers.

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• Excellent location, beautiful views, fabulous deal, WONDERFUL owner!!

  Excellent location, beautiful views, fabulous deal, WONDERFUL owner!!

  • Guest Karen Joy
  • Date of stay 07/08/10
  • Review Submitted 07/11/10
  My family just returned from our *best ever* family vacation, a trip to Colorado. On the tail end of it, we wanted to stay for two nights in the Dolores area, which we have visited on two previous occasions. However, I was having difficulty finding something that fit our needs and budget. We're a crowd: parents and five kids. A number of us have special restrictive dietary needs, so we cannot eat out. Thus, I needed a place with a full kitchen, so I could make all our meals. We also had our (smallish) dog with us, and that eliminated a great many options. I was stumped! Then, I stumbled upon this VRBO listing, and Dean, the owner, saved the day by opening his home to us. The home is immaculately clean and attractive. Dean has many thoughtful touches to make guests feel at home, like descriptive notes and labels, maps available for loan, etc. He was immediately responsive via e-mail and phone, and incredibly helpful and gracious. Although this property is more ideal for groups of 1-4, it worked out well for us, both as a place for my children to run around and explore, and as a launch-pad for our excursions up the Dolores River valley, which is one of our favorite places in the world. The property itself is perhaps one mile southeast of the town of Dolores -- very conveniently situated. The park on the south end of the town of Dolores (Joe Rowell Park, I think??) has the best playground we've ever seen, anywhere. The independent, gourmet grocery in town is fabulous. We took a drive north of the town of Dolores, turned west along the West Dolores River, where we got out along the river for a picnic and to play in the river -- we would have fished, but our five-day license had just expired. We continued north past Dunton, up and over the mountain on narrow but well-maintained dirt road, and came out north of Rico, then headed back down toward Dolores for a balloon-shaped loop of a trip. It was likely the most stunning drive we've ever taken. Additionally, we all took a number of walks around the acreage, which is at about 7,200 feet, and mostly treed with juniper. We had a number of deer sightings, including the tiniest fawn we've EVER seen! It was wonderful to have a place where my kids could play, explore, and enjoy themselves in a natural setting. My only wish is that the older, unoccupied structure on the property would be torn down, as it mars the pristine landscape and views. Other than that, this place is perfect!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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Additional information about rental rates

I prefer personal check for the full amount at the time of reservation.

When you reserve I will send the info email with Mapquest link and written directions and instructions for the lock box.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

One time cleaning fee of $50 per stay. No other fees.