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The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

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An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a concrete path, and a view of a grassy field with a fence and distant mountains.
A rural landscape with a corrugated metal barn and a fenced area.
A single-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a dining table with chairs.
A laundry room with a washing machine, a cabinet with drawers, a window with a view of a field, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
Sleeps 4•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cortez, CO
  • Place, Hovenweep National Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Big bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Little Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

The Oliver House is located within the historic Goodman Point area and sits on the family farm with expansive views in all directions. The home, built in 1965, is in its original state and is well kept, clean, and provides an authentic rural SW Colorado experience. This 1600 sq. ft. home has three bedrooms, one bath, a spacious living area, fire place, full kitchen, dining room, and full service laundry room. Enjoy the solitude as you watch the sun rise over the beautiful LaPlata Mountains, and the sun set over Utah’s Blue Mountains. The Sleeping Ute Mountain is close by to the south and the Lone Cone in the distance to the north. Depending on the season, bare witness to tractors working ground in the fields and livestock grazing in the pastures

Located on a sparsely populated paved country road, the house is 1 mile from the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Sand Canyon Trail Head. Enjoy riding your ATV or mountain bike on the dirt roads and trails within the Monument or take a hike on the Sand Canyon Trail in search of Puebloan ruins. The house is located two hours from Moab, Utah and Telluride, CO, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, and less then an hour from the San Juan National Forest. Within a 30 minute drive there are boating and fishing opportunities on Narraguinnep and McPhee reservoirs, and world class single track mountain biking at Phil’s World and Boggy Draw trail systems.

The possibilities are endless, but the main attraction might just be the quiet solitude of real country living. We look forward to having you visit. Just drive carefully and watch for the local deer population on your way to the Oliver House.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more then two (house broke) pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the key on the kitchen table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We cannot allow fires in the fireplace.
Do not leave pets unattended in the house while you are away.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2062142vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cortez

Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in a rural area. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cortez Cultural Center and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Hovenweep National Monument - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • McPhee Lake - 27 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 38 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hovenweep National Monument. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Oliver

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We are farmers and ranchers who have lived in this area our whole lives. My husbands parents built this home in 1965. After they both passed away it was left to us. This home has been full of family and love for many years and we want to honor their memory with it.

We opened the Oliver House in the fall of 2020 but we had to close it in the spring of 2022 because our daughter and her husband needed a place to live after they sold their home and were looking for another to purchase. They have since moved out so we did a deep and thorough cleaning and have opened this house back up to visitors.

I am very excited about the new people I will meet. The year we were open I met so many wonderful people and God blessed me tremendously through them. I hope and pray our humble little country home will bless all those who chose to stay.

Why they chose this property

This is truly a home away from home. Cozy and comfortable. Enjoy the feel of the family farm house.

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