Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Explore the area

Chama, NM

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad1 min walk
Rio Chama6 min walk
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway4 min drive
Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Study

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Downtown location...Awaken to the whistles of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, smell the smoke and catch a glimpse of it pass by while drinking coffee on the front porch. The house is very spacious, comfortable and very well furnished. The house is decorated with local and southwest art & decor and antiques throughout and is your own private art gallery and antique shop, with most items available for your purchase as a gift, a souvenir of your trip or just to add to your own personal collection.

The kitchen has everything you would want or need. Linens and towels are provided, as well as laundry on site. Spare air mattresses and some infant/toddler items are also available.

There's a school playground and basketball courts across the street. Only a 4-6 minute walk to the train station, dining and shopping. A short bike ride to the Chama River or Sergent's Wildlife. Access to the river is a short hike across the street and over the train tracks. Mountain biking, road biking, fishing, hunting, hiking, photography, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing all minutes away.

Jicarilla Casino is 30 minutes west.

Ghost Ranch is 40 minutes south.

Pagosa Springs, CO is 45 min to 1 hour north depending on conditions. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and roaming wildlife on the way, and even stop at the Wildlife Park just outside Pagosa. In Pagosa, you can take a tube down the river, soak in the river from the town park, soak in the famous Pagosa Hot Springs, hike, mountainbike, ski/snowboard at Wolf Creek which gets some of the most snow in the lower 48 followed by soaking in the hot springs, and shop the local art and antique galleries.

Durango, CO with the Durango Silverton Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, shopping and skiing/snowboarding is 1.5 to 2 hrs away. Durango has an airport. You will pass thru Pagosa to get there.

Taos and Santa Fe, known for their arts and skiing are 2 hrs away, east and south respectively. Santa Fe also has an airport.

Albuquerque, 3 hrs south, has the closest International airport, plenty of casinos and its Skytram into the Sandia Mountains.

Beautiful vistas and wildlife make driving enjoyable to and from this central location!

Holiday/Weekend Events include but are not limited to:
Chama Chile Ski Classic (MLK weekend)
Chama Sno-Ball Balloon Rally (4th weekend in Feb.)
Memorial Day
4th of July
Chama Days (2nd Weekend in August)
Labor Day
Columbus/Indigenous Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Festival in the Mountains (1st weekend in December)
Christmas & New Year's Week/Weekends (Dec 23 - Jan 1)

***All rentals require a $59 accidental damage insurance policy purchase. This will be included in your quote.***

***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS TIME***

Property manager

Brian Mello (Owner)

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Elk Meadows Getaway house and dock with rowboat

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Infant bouncer, air mattress, bsketball/playground

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

An additional $25/night per pet.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Chama

Located in Chama, this vacation home is in the city center. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rio Chama and Cumbres Pass. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Chama, NM

What's nearby

Chama Church of Christ - 1 min walk
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 1 min walk
Rio Chama - 6 min walk
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway - 4 min drive
Heron Lake State Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

Foster's Hotel Bar Restaurant - 2 min walk
Subway - 2 min drive
Elk Horn Cafe - 3 min drive
Local - 2 min walk
Rio Chama Espresso - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. on Apr 21, 2024 start from $400.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. located?

Located in the heart of Chama, this vacation home is steps from Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Rio Chama and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kent Z.

Jan 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

xc ski group

Great place. We've stayed here before and it's very comfy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adell F.

Dec 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property for a large group

Beautiful old historic home. Property was well appointed with everything you need. Beds were comfortable and location was perfect. Communication with property owner Brian was easy, answering all our questions quickly. A must stay when visiting Chama, NM.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Georgetown, Texas

Nov 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Hunt 4 Amigos

Great home and very comfortable. Host was very helpful and always available. Having 4 Bdrms and 3 Baths is very nice and this home and area was vey quiet. We will return on our next stay in thus area.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Chama

Visted Chama for the Cumbres Train. This house was a great location, close to the train station, and restaurants near by. The house was super cute and overall fairly clean. The beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. We loved the balcony upstairs to hang out and star gaze. All the rooms were upstairs and the stairs were pretty narrow to go up and down with luggage. There was a total of 4 of us and we were very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Oct 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chama delight

The property was conveniently located so that we could walk to the train and to town. It was full of artifacts, art and history as well as everything you might need for your stay. Communication with the owner was easy and informative. The Chama train was spectacular with the fall foliage. We enjoyed our 2 night stay very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brian Mello (Owner)

I was introduced to Chama, NM when I was working on the Navajo Reservation from 2002-2007. A colleague of mine bought a house in Chama and after I visited once, I fell in love with the area as it was a stark contract to the painted desert, but both provided a variety of outdoor activities in different environments. I bought the home in 2003 and began fixing it up in 2005, and did not finish until 2008, after I had already returned to Massachusetts, where I currently live.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the oldest homes remaining in Chama. It is a gambrel style victorian and was built in 1882. Records indicate that the builder of the home was a conductor of the D&RG railroad. There is more history related to this man and his family located in the home. The house has been completely remodeled, but strong effort was made to keep the details and charm accurate to the era. If you look closely during your stay, you will be able to spot some of the original features of the home.

What makes this property unique

The home is the last home on Terrace Ave/Main St in Chama, with views of the Cumbres Pass from all north windows and the decks. You can catch a glimpse of the train pass by in the morning, as the tracks are directly across the street, and the depot, dining and shopping are all a 4-6 minute walk from the home. There is driveway behind the home that can fit 2 vehicles, and plenty of additional parking behind the garage on Maple St. or along the side of the property on 1st St...enough to easily accommodate 30' trailers/motorhomes but is currently without hookups. It is easily accessible in the Winter, as all town roads are plowed by the state.