Yurt with Piano on North Fork of Gunnison River.

• A perfect retreat

  A perfect retreat

  • Guest MAC
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 06/28/12
  As we drove down to the yurt, we realized the setting is perfect with large trees, a lovely deck and the gurgling Gunnison River just a few steps away. The yurt, just as described, is encircled by a large deck. We opened the door and entered the luxurious interior. Every detail was wonderful from the artwork and furniture to the clean, beautiful bathroom. The perfect retreat! Our hosts were as thoughtful as the setting and interior that they created. We were in Paonia to visit our daughter who works at one of the organic farms in the valley. In touring the valley and its farms, we learned what a special place this is. We want to return soon!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• stay at the Yurt

  stay at the Yurt

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 06/22/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  This was a most fantastic place to unwind, relax, renew and be together with our doggy while we were in Paonia for a wedding!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• A wonderful anniversary spot!

  A wonderful anniversary spot!

  • Guest Jessica & Kevin
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 06/06/12
  My husband and I had a fantastic time at this Yurt in Paonia. It was clean, quiet, and had stunning views being on the river with mountains surrounding. We were able to bring our two dogs which made the vacation planning and stay that much more enjoyable. We visited 4 wineries and a brewery while in town, read books, took naps, and enjoyed the hot tub. One of my best vacation getaways.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• A Yurt of Ones Own

  A Yurt of Ones Own

  • Guest crackityjones
  • Date of stay 04/13/12
  • Review Submitted 04/16/12
  I stayed at the yurt for a long weekend with my pup and already want to return. The spring leaves were just budding out on the cottonwoods along the river with that crazy chartreuse color when along comes a bit of precipitation- SNOW:). This weather made my stay even more peacful and chill, lying by the firepace, lounging in the hot tub, reading 3 books. The yurt is very comfortable and so aesthetically pleasing, and the land upon which it sits befits it. I walked along the river, saw robins (some harbinger of spring they turned out to be), a river otter frolicking, mule deer, and my own happy pup. I did not explore the area much, except for an excellent meal at Flying Fork Cafe. Two thumbs and paws way up for George and Devon's yurt!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Honeymoon Hideaway

  Honeymoon Hideaway

  • Guest Ellie
  • Date of stay 12/25/11
  • Review Submitted 01/10/12
  My husband and I came up to the yurt for a snowy Christmas and New Years...and for a long awaited honeymoon! It was spectacular! The description and pictures of the yurt were accurate, however they did the yurt no justice. It's a five star hotel (the heated bathroom is ahhhmazing!!)!! The silence of the mountains, the beauty of the snowy fields, and the awesomeness of the yurt can not be described! I feel like we spent a week doing nothing and everything! We spent some days just relaxing by the fireplace, reading, playing games, getting pruney in the hot tub, sleeping... and then other days we were hiking and fishing the river, enjoying the mesa, going into town, finding cool places to have picnics, and driving/hiking the area. My husband recently got out of the military and has never had a proper vacation. At first I thought we should be on a beach somewhere, but this was better than any resort. It was romantic, quiet, relaxing, and if you could bare sitting out in a swimsuit, you'd probably get a tan too! :) We didn't go broke going to a crowded tourist area, we didn't gain weight eating at expensive chains (actually my husband lost 10 pounds just from the hiking!), we didn't have to leave our dogs at a kennel for a week, and there was no jet lag! The yurt was so clean, it smelled like fresh lavender, and it was SO comfortable... especially for our 2 dogs. Really, if you asked who loved the yurt most, I would have to say it was our bulldog and basset hound. They hiked, fished, collected smells, and found the best sticks! Then they would crash in front of the fire for hours. It was so great to share everything we did with them, and our bulldog was definitely depressed for days after we got home... he seemed to think the yurt was for him, permanently :) Thank you George and Devon, for making this trip such a dream. My only regret is that I didn't find this before we got married, I wish we could have done it there. But Mike and I now have a "yurt fund" so we can come back when the apples are ready...and maybe again for some fishing...and maybe again for another holiday...how about every month!?!! We hope to see you soon ;) Eleanor, Mike, Bud and Wood

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Perfect get away!

  Perfect get away!

  • Guest k-dog
  • Date of stay 10/17/11
  • Review Submitted 11/19/11
  My husband and I were visiting a friend in Paonia but wanted our own space,as we have 3 dogs and she has 4. The yurt was the perfect spot for us. Spacious and cozy all at once! Whether you just want to lounge on the deck or drive up into the mountains for a hike the location is great. Plenty of land for the dogs to romp on and we loved that the deck was fenced with a small grassy area to let them out into in the morning knowing they couldn't wander off. The river is so nice if it had been a bit warmer I would have jumped in! Our lab and golden loved it. Lots of hawks flying over and on the last morning a golden eagle soared by! George and Devon are so nice and provided any and all information we needed regarding the property and surrounding area. We will definitely be back!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners.

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• A lovely evening, basking in the hot tub and looking up at the Milky Way

  A lovely evening, basking in the hot tub and looking up at the Milky Way

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 09/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/27/11
  My wife and I have been here about eight days, with three more to come. It's wonderful! The photos don't do it justice. They couldn't. The inside of the yurt is exquisite, the product of a lot of thought and love. The large circular space is itself soothing. The appointments--a comfy bed, spacious bathroom, all the things you'd want in the kitchen (except an oven)--are just right, and have been selected and placed with an artist's eye. The surroundings are indeed private. The large deck provides plenty of room to be outdoors comfortably, with chairs and tables aplenty. The trees, river and mountains, and high sky, all seep into you. There are mats and a chair I found good for meditation, and the deck is great for t'ai chi. The views are good, and we enjoyed the squawking of geese and crow chatter as we basked outside. Great views from within the yurt as well. And the night sky! Because there isn't a lot of light from other sources, the stars and planets are much easier to see than in most other places. Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus were particularly bright, and I saw a couple of shooting stars. It's great having wifi too--streaming Netflix in the evening is a family custom (I brought my laptop). We didn't do a lot locally, although during our visit there was plenty of live music. A number of nice restaurants here as well. We did pig out on the fabulous local peaches and tomatoes! Went over to Delta where the county recreation center is. It has a very nice pool and good weight and cardio room. At my age (61) it cost only $3.50 for a day pass. In Hotchkiss, one town over (about 10 minutes away) there is a wonderful used book store--an old house just stuffed with books. I found something I hadn't read before, by a favorite author--50 cents! The owners, George and Devan, are helpful without being intrusive. I'll note that the yurt is something like a large studio apartment. As such, the refrigerator is in the living space and it's hum is noticeable. I certainly would recommend this nurturing, beautifully-sited and artistically-conceived and implemented dwelling to a friend or relative, and would be delighted to return another time.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Awesome Place (but let's keep that a secret between you and me)

  Awesome Place (but let's keep that a secret between you and me)

  • Guest Bethany and Hill
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 08/23/11
  Wow! Staying at the yurt in Paonia was one of my all-time favorite vacations (and I'm reasonably well traveled). The area is beautiful - between McClure pass and great hiking, there is plenty to see. Also, for being such a hole-in-wall of a town, there are a couple of great restaurants, an excellent bakery, gourmet health-food groceries, and several wineries in the area. The yurt itself was clean, welcoming, and bright, and expertly set by the river. We got a thrill taking my dog, who's scared water, out onto the balcony that juts into the water. The hosts were friendly, attentive, and gave us plenty of privacy. If you're a looking for a low-key, relaxing vacation where you just might be the only tourists (except during festivals), then this is the place. Just don't tell anyone else about it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Unique and Complete -- a Perfect Get-Away

  Unique and Complete -- a Perfect Get-Away

  • Guest Margaret
  • Date of stay 08/12/11
  • Review Submitted 08/17/11
  Pictures don't truly capture the character and quality of this place. In a gorgeous river environment, this yurt includes all the amenities necessary for a wonderfully relaxing vacation. The owners were terrific in answering our questions and helping us get settled. The huge fenced deck area (completely surrounding the home) was perfect for our dog. We watched the moon rise over the mountains and slept to the sound of the river. The air conditioning made the sunny days very comfortable and the walkway out OVER THE RIVER"S EDGE gave us a perfect view. Fishing wasn't great in the area, but we had a wonderful time with our friends (who parked their travel trailer in the yard next to the yurt) -- great meals, cards played long into the night, warm conversations, etc. We didn't take advantage of the GREAT hot tub, but only for lack of time. We will certainly be coming back for another visit to this place for rest and renewal -- and suggest to others that the many classy touches, quality construction, picturesque environment and welcoming owners are all worth the travel to this little corner of the world. P.S. Wheelchair accessible and well-appointed with ADA kitchen and bath...ramp for river viewing, etc. We're all fully able BUT IT IS GREAT TO KNOW THAT A PLACE LIKE THIS IS AVAILABLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR-BOUND and the adaptations and accommodations only added to our convenience (extra roomy shower, for example). Kitchen was complete for our needs -- BUT IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO OVEN.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Unbelivable yurt

  Unbelivable yurt

  • Guest Jo
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/22/11
  The listing modestly described this wonderful setting. The yurt was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities of home. The owners were friendly and very helpful. The yurt is feet away from the Gunnison river with a walkway to the river. Lots of winerys and organic orchards in this rural setting as well as a national park about one hour drive away. We are planning on returning and would recommend it to family and friends.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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$165.00 night/$650.00 week(must stay 6 nights or reverts to nightly rate.)
3 night stay prefered. There is a $50.00 cleaning fee for each stay.
1 extra person may be added at the cost of $25.00 per night if the owner agrees.
There is a $165.00 deposit and this will be returned after guests have left.
There is a $75.00 pet deposit, and this will be returned after guests have left.
The deposit is not refundable if guests cancel their reservation.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.