Location: Cortez, Mesa Verde, Southwest, Colorado, USA ("Cortez-Mesa Verde" - Mountain & Valley Views)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Places of Interest: all within 1-4 hours drive
* Mesa Verde National Park- ancient cliff dwellings & tours
* Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park- contiguous with Mesa Verde with private and group guided tours of ancient sites
* Hovenweep National Monument- ancient towers & cliff dwellings
* Crow Canyon Archeological Center- educational talks and experiential workshops about ancient peoples and dwellings in the entire southwestern states
* Dolores River Canyon- fly fishing, canoeing, hiking, picnics
* Telluride- skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, fly fishing, 4-wheeling, fine dining, gallery walking, annual jazz & blues music, art & film, and culinary festivals
* Durango- skiing, snowmobiling, Trimble Hot Springs, Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fly fishing, brew pubs & dining, galleries, concerts & film festivals, Snow Down Festival, Music in the Mountains
* Pagosa Springs- hot springs, skiing Wolf Creek Pass, snowmobiling, hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, 4-wheeling, blue grass festivals, meditation centers
* Moab and Canyon Lands, Arches National Park, Utah- technical rock climbing, hiking, slick rock biking, rafting, jeeping rallies, 4-wheeling, rafting
* Northern New Mexico- pueblos & native cultures’ annual feast and festival days, Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelley, arts and cultural events of Taos, Abiquiui, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and local hot springs with massage and body therapies
Casa Cielo, The Dwelling
Located on 40 acres of high-desert pinon juniper terrain on an open canyon ridge, this retreat vacation home floats above the Montezuma Valley. Off the beaten path, and quiet.
Your separate dwelling with surround windows affords views of the entire valley. There are two bedrooms (queen and full), 2 baths, and an open kitchen-living area. A sleeper couch in the upper-level open den which looks over the canyon can accommodate two additional people.
A detached single car garage is on site. A second building on the premises can be used for an additional dormitory.
Personal guided fly-fishing trips with a resident master-fisherman and therapeutic massage sessions are available upon request.
Enjoy our private hiking/mountain bike riding trail by stepping out your back door.
The separate 400 square foot meeting hall can be used for secluded creative endeavors such as writing, music, meditation, yoga practice or other quiet activities.
The Locale
Need to escape your daily routines and hectic schedules? Get creative, get quiet, or get active with unparalleled, year round, outdoor experiences. As mere starters, the area offers hiking, biking,skiing, 4-wheeling, fishing, canoeing and rafting.
In a more northerly direction, only an hour and a half drive away, is the glamour of Telluride, a transformed mining town and ski area. This Victorian vintage-style village is world famous for its annual outdoor music, arts, culinary and wine events, and film festivals.
Rich in First American cultures, we are within half a day’s drive to the pueblos of northern New Mexico and their festive feast days. Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque bring the colorful architectural and art influences of the old country of Spain.
In the immediate vicinity, trading posts showcase traditional Navajo rug weavings and Ute Mountain Indian beading creations. And casinos are also available. The splendor of ancient stone cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and archeological sites of ancient peoples dot the entire local area of Mesa Verde National Park ,Ute Mountain Tribal Park and Hovenweep National Monument. Tours or individual walks are regular features. The mysterious Chaco Canyon is a mere 3 hours away, as is Canyon de Chelley.
Come and endulge all your longings to experience the great southwest!
Keywords: House,Separate Yoga/Meditation Hall,Private Hiking/Biking Trail
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Garage
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Double
- Sleep Sofa /Futon
- Queen
- Entertainment
- CD
- Satellite Or Cable
- Stereo System
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dish Washer
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband
- Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
- Activities
- Water Skiing
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Fitness Center
- Mountain Biking
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Golf
- Cycling
- Jet Skiing
- Hunting
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Sledding
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Rock Climbing
- Racquetball
- Snowmobiling
- Snowboarding
- Boating
- Basketball Court
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1,050/week/2people; $1250/week/4people; $1350/week/6people-inclu.taxes & fees
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Leonard and Jeanne Cain were drawn to New Mexico and southwestern Colorado by the crystal clear skies, aspen and pine forests and rivers with their majestic red rock canyons. After working in rural health care clinics, they moved to the Cortez area where Leonard has retired from a medical practice. Mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, skiing, and fly fishing are a few of their passions. Their many years of zen study are reflected in the open quiet spaces where they have built and the sculptural ceramic and fiber arts they currently pursue. After 35 years of living in the southwest, they are eager to share their enchantment with this retreat setting and rich cultural crossroads of native american life, cattle ranching, and outdoor splendors.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Personally Guided Fly-Fishing Trips Private Therapeutic Massage Sessions On-Site Hiking/Mountain Biking Trail Meeting Hall or Yoga/Meditaion Space Ceramic Studio SnowShoeing & Cross-Country Skiing On-Site
Property Photos
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- Evening Sunset
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- CasaCielo Overlooking Mesa Verde
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- Around Back of CasaCielo
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- Combined Kitchen/Dining Space
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- Upper Entry & Entertainment Space
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- Master Bedroom Suite w/Bath
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- CasaCielo Trail
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- Gazing from CasaCielo Trail
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- Local Sharkstooth Trail
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- Stream in La Platas
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- Gathering Chanterelles
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- Fall Drive to Telluride
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- El Diente Near Telluride
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- Leonard's Pet
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- Inside Mesa Verde
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- Mesa Verde
Traveler Reviews (19)
Enchanting restful find
Guest: Jackie
(Aurora Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/13/12
Review Submitted: 05/21/12
What a stroke of luck we found this wonderful vacation spot! The photos don't do the Casa and the surrounding area justice. It is very clean and well maintained and Jeanne and Leonard have made sure you have everything you could possibly need for a great stay. The location is perfect, centrally located between all the area attractions, and so peaceful and quiet. You must do the trail on the property! We sighted many different birds, mule deer and the spring flowers were blooming on our visit! A definte four star pick!! Do make time to visit the delightful small town of Dolores and enjoy a drive up the lush, green Dolores canyon to the breathtaking vistas of Lizard Head Pass.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Quiet and convenient place with a view
Guest: fred
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 04/02/12
Review Submitted: 04/08/12
The casa cielo met perfectly our expectations for a short vacation week. Perfectly fitted to accommodate a family, the house provides everything making our stay even more comfortable. The location offers a large number of activities at driving minutes. Jeanne and Leonard warm hospitality was exceptional and their knowledge of the area so helpful to find the perfect spot we were looking for our visit. We did enjoy the daily visit of the elks (and deers?), birds as well as the trails in the property and I already recommended the casa cielo to my best friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
terrific views
Guest: Betty L.
(Gilbert, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/18/11
We felt so at home and comfortable here. Had a great nights sleep( the best on our trip) In the morning we saw a coyote out in the field looking for breakfast. Close to many natural attractions and Durango. You will enjoy your stay.
Recommended for:
Fantastic accommodations!
Guest: Jeanine
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/20/11
We had an amazing stay at Casa Cielo and thoroughly enjoyed Jeanne and Leonard who are wonderful hosts. The property is perfectly located with fantastic views of Mesa Verde and Sleeping Ute Mountain. Enjoy the on-site mountain bike trail, pizza and beer at Dolores River Brewery, day trips to Telluride and Ouray as well as kayaking in Durango. Casa Cielo is only 20 minutes to the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park. The house is spacious and comfortable and was enthusiastically endorsed by our two teens (especially the Wi-Fi and Annie the dog). We want to thank Jeanne and Leonard for making our stay memorable for our entire family!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
We were impressed!
Guest: Carol B.
Date of Stay: 07/27/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
We initially booked this house only to save some money on food while on our adventure vacation with teenagers. We certainly weren't disappointed. The owners told us about a market in nearby Delores with amazing local/fresh food. The kitchen had everything we needed, even some spices. The owners made themselves very available and were generous, hospitable, helpful, kind and interesting (in a good way). I could tell they were not stressed by our use of their property. We had the sleeping space we needed for our three teenagers We thoroughly enjoyed the home and surroundings as well. It was restful and comfortable.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Best vacation ever!
Guest: Jeanne
(Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
My husband and I recently enjoyed more than a week at Casa Cielo, and could not have been more pleased with the property or the location! The house is spacious and well appointed, with the best stocked kitchen I have encountered. It has a spectacular view and the hosts are friendly and helpful when needed. It is centrally located between the lush Alpine forests of Telluride and the high desert of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, offering many entertainment opportunities. I would definitely stay there again...In fact, I wish I was there right now.
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Better than advertised!
Guest: Nikki G.
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
The property was beautiful, and in a gorgeous setting, but the owner's hospitality made our stay better than we had anticipated. Jeanne had a loaf of fresh-baked bread waiting on the kitchen counter when we arrived. :) The cabin is in a prime location to take advantage of the many things the Four Corners has to offer. Mesa Verde is close, and Moab is only 2 hours away. The owners made themselves as available as we wanted them to - offering to draw maps for us, or make phone calls if necessary. I can't say enough about what nice people The Cains are. Our stay was just perfect.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
Great location and spectacular view!
Guest: Kevin
(Amarillo, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
From the view of the Sleeping Ute to the cool and comfortable home Casa Cielo is a great place to get away from the stresses of life and enjoy some quiet time. It was a great location to launch our many day trips from and we had no trouble sitting out on the lanai and enjoying the sunsets that seemed to go on forever. Jeane was an excellent hostess and even baked us some homemade bread on the day that we arrived. She also had some excellent suggestions on nearby attractions like Mesa Verde and Hovenweep. Our trip was greatly enhanced by our time at Casa Cielo and having Betty Ann ( the massage therapist) all to ourselves for a whole day didn't hurt anything either. We'd stay again anytime.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Great Location, Fantastic House
Guest: Robbie
(Arcadia, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
This is a great place. The owner’s will give you a great deal of information about the area and they were very helpful and accommodating. You couldn’t ask for nicer people. The house is beautiful and CLEAN. You are centrally located with easy access to many area attractions, you’ll never be bored. Take advantage of Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Telluride, The Million Dollar Highway, Durango, Silverton, and the list goes on and on. You won’t have enough time to see everything. If your not into sightseeing, take advantage of your accommodations. The house is warm and inviting. You won’t be disappointed no matter what your agenda is, you get it all here. Thanks again Jeannie and Leonard for a wonderful week.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
This was my first vacation home rental
Guest: Mike
(Des Moines, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
This was so much better than staying in a Motel suite. The home is very clean, beautifully laid out and decorated. The views are great and it is oh so quiet! One doesn't need to pack much as everything is provided. The washer and dryer work great so you don't even need to bring a lot of clothes. The location is perfect for all the things to do in the area. Jeanne and Leonard are gracious hosts that will visit with you as much as you want or leave you alone as much as you want. I would not suggest that couples with young children stay here as the home is not child-proof and there is ruff terrain close by.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
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