Escape to a Mountaintop Retreat in SW Colorado

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Explore the area

Mancos, CO

Mesa Verde National Park Entrance50 min drive
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)68 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad70 min drive
San Juan National Forest71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Master zbedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bunk bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Three bedroom, two bath, log home on 160 acres in the middle of the San Juan National Forest. We are off-the-grid but powered by solar energy & propane with our own wells and infrastructure. Our ranch is located adjacent to a Forest Service Lookout Tower at 9600 feet. We have views of the nearby snow-capped La Plata peaks as well as Sleeping Ute Mountain to the west.

The Bunkhouse has a full working kitchen, a pot-belly heating stove for colder weather, and a central dining room. One of the bedrooms has full-sized bunkbeds anda sleeping loft with a full futon mattress. The upper bedroomhas a full bed and the 3rd, lower bedroom has a queen bed; so five beds in all.

The are hiking trails, ATV trails, and riding trails all around the ranch as it is a well-known recreational area in the county. We often have a resident elk herd on the ranch during the summer. At dusk it is not unusual to here a coyote pack howling. Wildflowers are abundant during the summer months and the aspen leaves turn golden in the second half of September.

Property manager

Robert Urquhart

Languages

English

Amenities

Perfect spot for afternoon naps, games, happy hour, or just relaxing by the fire

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mancos

This vacation home is located in Mancos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mancos State Park and Mancos Wayside Park, while Artisans of Mancos and Mancos Opera House are cultural highlights.

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Mancos, CO

What's nearby

Mancos State Park - 41 min drive
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 48 min drive
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 50 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 70 min drive
San Juan National Forest - 71 min drive

Getting around

Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 79 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to a Mountaintop Retreat in SW Colorado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to a Mountaintop Retreat in SW Colorado?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to a Mountaintop Retreat in SW Colorado?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to a Mountaintop Retreat in SW Colorado located?

Situated in Mancos, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Mancos State Park, Artisans of Mancos, and Mancos Public Library. Mancos Town Hall and Mancos Opera House are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Robert Urquhart

I lived in Colorado for ten years in the 1970s and was an avid outdoorsman - climbing 14ers, skiing and cycling. I went back East to get a graduate degree and work on Wall street but always vowed that I would return to my adopted home. Every year I would make 2 or 3 trips back and every trip I would think I needed to find a way to get back home. It is hard to turn hopes into reality and the road has not been as smooth as I would have wanted but I finally found what I think is close to nirvana tucked in a little corner of the State. What could be better than to actually live in a National Forest at the top of a mountain? Living comfortably in the middle of a National Forest at the top of a mountain. Doing that requires self-sufficiency and self-reliance. We are ten miles from the nearest neighbor and fifteen miles from the nearest little town. but we are very close to heaven here.

Why they chose this property

I spent almost 20 years searching for a perfect place in Colorado, my adopted home, before I found this "in-holding" . The Double R Ranch is 160 acres surrounded by the 2 mm acre San Juan National Forest. I have spent the past ten years developing the property. You would never expect to find a house tucked in among some of Colorado's most spectacular and inspiring scenery. We are solar powered and eco--friendly. Most summers we have a resident elk herd on our pastures. At night and early in the morning we are serenaded by a local coyote pack. But the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms functional. And the views and sunsets from the front porch are remarkable.

What makes this property unique

Fully functional house in the middle of the wilderness. A master bedroom, an upstairs bedroom with a full bed, and the last bedroom has a bunkbed with full mattresses and an overlooking loft. The full kitchen looks onto the dining room/common room. There are porches on two sides.