Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard
This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath historic home blends vintage character with modern updates for an unforgettable stay in Ouray. Originally built in 1886, the home features original oak beams, reclaimed wood from a mining cabin, and thoughtful renovations that create a comfortable retreat for families and friends. Enjoy the open-concept living and dining area with ample seating, oversized bean bags, a gas fireplace, and a 60-inch Smart TV. The oversized gourmet kitchen offers a second dining area, spacious island, and everything the chef in your group could need. Upstairs, mini-split A/C units provide added comfort during summer months, while the basement level offers a cozy oversized bedroom with lounge space, TV, and laundry. Step outside to the fenced backyard, where Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a gas grill make the perfect setting for evenings under the stars. With its historic charm, modern amenities, and unbeatable Main Street location, this home is the ultimate Ouray getaway.
–Where You’ll Sleep– • Primary Ensuite Bedroom – Queen Bed (2nd Level, with mini-split A/C, full bathroom, and sitting/yoga area) • 2nd Bedroom – Double Bed (2nd Level) • 3rd Bedroom – Double Bed (2nd Level) • 4th Bedroom – Queen Bed (Basement, with lounge seating, TV, and washer/dryer)
–Amenities You’ll Love– • Historic home built in 1886 with vintage beams and reclaimed wood accents • Open floor plan with gas fireplace, oversized bean bags, and 60-inch Smart TV • Gourmet kitchen with island, ample dining space, and high-end appliances • Mini-split A/C in primary bedroom and upstairs hall; evaporative coolers in kitchen/living room • Fenced backyard with Adirondack chairs, gas fire pit, and grill • Laundry located on the basement level • Pet-friendly accommodations (2 dogs max)
–Location– • On Main Street – steps to shops, restaurants, and galleries • 0.2 miles to Ouray Hot Springs Pool & Fellin Park (5-minute walk) • 0.3 miles to Ouray County Museum (7-minute walk) • 0.6 miles to Cascade Falls Park (12-minute walk) • 0.8 miles to Ouray Ice Park (3-minute drive) • 1 mile to Box Canyon Falls Park (5-minute drive) • 14 miles to Ridgway State Park (20-minute drive) • 23 miles to Telluride via the scenic Million Dollar Highway (45-minute drive)
–Good to Know– • STR Permit Number: 2025-1031 • Main level half bathroom, ensuite full bathroom with shower in master bedroom and a full bathroom in the hallway, on the third floor • Pet Policy: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs allowed with $40/day pet fee (maximum $250). Please confirm pets at booking and review pet policy. • Parking Policy: Guests may park 1 vehicle in the back alleyway and up to 2 vehicles in front of the home on Main Street (available May–October). • Cooling: Mini-split A/C available in the primary bedroom and upstairs hall; evaporative coolers in kitchen and living area.
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About the area
Ouray
Located in Ouray, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Animas Forks and Nellie are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Orvis Hot Springs. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hunting, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
Bear Creek National Recreation Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Uncompahgre Gorge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Box Canyon Falls Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ouray Ice Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Silverton Station - 47 min drive
Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Ouray Brewery - 3 min walk
1886 Coffee - 2 min walk
Goldbelt Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
Artisan Bakery and Cafe - 2 min walk
Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard?
As of 20 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard on 26 May, 2026 start from S$831, 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.
How much is parking at Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Downtown Home | Fire Pit | A/C | Fenced-In Yard located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wright Opera House and Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Ouray Alchemist Museum and Box Canyon City Park are just steps away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, and quaint; the tilted staircases are part of the charm. We loved the fenced yard for dogs. The large kitchen is great, and easily accommodates more than one cook. We’d definitely stay again.
Shelly K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the charming details like the tilted staircases and the fenced yard for your dogs.
It’s great to know the large kitchen worked well for your group and made cooking together easy. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another stay!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from ,
1 Mar, 2026
great accommodations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a great place for 4 adults
A guest from ,
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear the place worked so well for your group of four adults. We’d love to host you again anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Douglas H.
22 Feb, 2026
Great stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house worked great for our stay. It is perfectly located in the town and is very much a part of the unique history of Ouray. The kitchen is very well stocked and there are a number of comfortable places to gather in the home. Would absolutely book it again. VRC was great to work with too.
Douglas H.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re thrilled to hear the house worked perfectly for your stay and that you enjoyed its central location and historic charm in Ouray. It’s wonderful that the well-stocked kitchen and multiple comfortable gathering spaces made your time together so enjoyable.
We really appreciate your kind words about VRC as well, and we would be delighted to host you again anytime!
This is the second time we have stayed at this house and it’s perfect for our crew! The basement room provides great space for family gear while the upstairs rooms are the perfect sizes. The property management is great at communication and was available to make last minute updates to our reservation. We will definitely come back!
Jenny A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you chose to stay with us again and that the house continues to be the perfect fit for your crew. It’s great to know the basement and upstairs rooms worked well for your family’s needs.
We’re also glad our team was able to communicate effectively and accommodate your last-minute updates. We truly appreciate your loyalty and can’t wait to welcome you back again!
We went for a memorial celebration and were overjoyed to be able to take our dogs. Great stay.
Julie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you had a meaningful stay for the memorial celebration and that your dogs were able to join in on the experience. It’s great to know you had a wonderful time, and we’d love to host you again in the future!
The house had everything we needed for the week we were in town. Plenty of space and the house was well stocked.
Tessa D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear the house had everything you needed and that the space worked well for your stay. It’s always our goal to make sure guests feel right at home. We'd love to host you again next time you're in town!
Place was amazingly comfortable for our entire family. Everyone was able to spread out and enjoy. House is very unique in its own right and an amazing place to stay in Ouray!
Tonny W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the place was incredibly comfortable for your entire family and that everyone had space to spread out and enjoy. It’s great to know you found the house unique and an amazing place to stay in Ouray. We’d love to host you again in the future!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
lacy b.
18 Aug, 2025
Fantastic Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the location, but the slant of the house and the odd layouts of bathrooms was definitely different. Closed in backyard was wonderful for storing our dirt bikes and letting the dogs run. All in all the location wins, but the house is a bit odd. We never really got comfortable.
lacy b.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the fenced backyard for your dirt bikes and dogs. We appreciate your thoughts about the layout and understand that it may not be ideal for everyone. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future under more comfortable circumstances
Perfect place to stay with a house packed full of everything you would need. Clean, plenty of room for a family and a great location. We had an issue with the washing machine and the host was quick to fix the issue. 5 stars in our book!
Michelle H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be clean, well appointed with plenty of room for your family. We appreciate your feedback about the washing machine and are so glad to hear it was resolved quickly for you. Thank you so much for the 5 star review; your feedback is invaluable to us and we are honored to call you our guest. We are looking forward to hosting you again for another memorable vacation soon!
Kind regards,
-Holly
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dee K.
21 Jul, 2025
Great Ouray location on Main Street!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We just concluded our 3rd week-long stay at the Cottage House. A nice big home, wellvattended and loaded with all you will need.We spent the 4th of July week there and it was big fun. The town goes all out to entertain everyone and the fireworks were fantastic. If you watch paradrs you'll get very wet on the west side of the street where the Cottage House is. We loved it though!We highly recommend the home to anyone who wants a great place to stay.
Dee K.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing the Cottage House for a third stay! We're so glad you enjoyed the 4th of July festivities and all the fun that comes with them—even the surprise soak! It means a lot to us that you continue to recommend the home, and we look forward to welcoming you back again. -Erika
Wonderful rental home in beautiful downtown Ouray!
We love this rental home! This was our third stay at this beautiful historic home. Our family had everything that we needed and more! This home was clean and comfortable and located directly on Main Street. We will be back, hopefully soon. Wish we could have stayed longer! Most enjoyable vacation ever in this awesome home away from home!
Mary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the historic home and had a fantastic stay. It’s great to know that the home had everything you needed and that its location on Main Street was perfect for your family. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay—hopefully for a longer visit!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Candace S.
1 Oct, 2022
Perfect Family Get Together!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cottage provided us the most relaxing and adventurous getaway! Such great memories on the stay!
Candace S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maureen K.
12 Jul, 2023
LOVE this house- perfect location too!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is likely the best spot on the main strip to stay! We had so much room and were able to walk to whatever we wanted to do! The house was clean and had everything we needed!!
Maureen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jill J.
25 Sept, 2018
Wonderful stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful stay ant The Cottage House. There were 4 couples and the cottage house had great spaces for eating together, playing games, and talking. We loved that we were on Main Street..what a fun place and town!
Jill J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
It was a pleasure to host you! You were wonderful guests and we are so glad you enjoyed your time. Ouray Premier Vacation Rentals looks forward to hosting you again in the future :)
Overall it was okay. Some of the rooms were hot due to windows wouldn’t open. Nice big kitchen. The beds could use new mattresses.
Lynne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
26 Aug, 2024
Great Ouray Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house walkable to everything in Ouray! Plenty of parking in front and behind the home. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Big table for family meals or games. Having four bedrooms was fantastic! The air conditioning in the bedroom area worked well. Would definitely stay here again.
Eric H.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
hank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house’s walkable location in Ouray and found the parking convenient. It’s great to know that the well-stocked kitchen, spacious dining table, and four bedrooms enhanced your stay. We’re also pleased that the air conditioning in the bedroom area met your needs.
We would be thrilled to host you again in the future. Thank you for your kind words!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
26 Sept, 2021
Comfortable home in the center of town
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked, beds were comfortable. It has a nice fire pit in the back yard - we enjoyed hanging out there in the evening. It is located on Main Street, but the home is quiet. We walked to restaurants. I would stay there again.
Patricia H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Premier Vacation Rentals. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
Arrived and really enjoyed the location and easy parking. It’s right on the Main Street between businesses. The kitchen was nice and we were able to cook several meals during our stay. Why I’m giving it a lower rating is the beds weren’t comfortable at all, the ceilings are really low, one of the bedrooms is missing a door to the bathroom, and portions of the house are not level. I’ve never walked up such uneven stairs in my life. All things considered it works but should cost less for what you are getting.
Kimberly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Hello Kimberly,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your valuable feedback!
The home is of Historic nature, hence the low ceilings and the staircases.
The master ensuite has a bedroom door to add privacy from the other two bedrooms, the need for a bathroom door in a private area is something I can discus with the owners but has never been an issue in the past.
Thank you for letting us know, we appreciate you and hope to host you again in the future.
House was great, good location, kitchen was excellent, stocked with a lot of things you normally don't find in rentals. Only one issue with shower in secondary bathroom, was leaking into kitchen. Property manager was informed and they did have maintenance come look at it, but were not able to resolve while we were there. We were fine though as there were two ther showers available. I was told it would be fixed in the future. Overall really loved it though and would stay there again.
Amy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! We did have the plumber at home following your departure.
The problem has been resolved; we were very grateful that you alerted us to the issue at hand. Thank you!
We hope to see you again when you come back this way.
We spent a week here for spring break and the house was a perfect launch pad for our Our adventure - walking distance from everything and super close to the ice park and hot springs. Our dog felt very comfortable in the house and enjoyed the small but explorable yard, and we had plenty of space to relax and hang out. This is NOT an accessible home - the stairs are extremely steep and there is no main floor bedroom, and many of the rooms are quite dark. But the kitchen is bright and spacious and the bedrooms are all very comfortable. Ouro only real complaint was that the parking area behind the house was plowed so narrowly that it was extremely hazardous to get out of the car back there, and we had multiple slips and falls.
Madeline C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We are happy to hear you and your dog felt comfortable and enjoyed the great location of the home. We do apologize for the amount of snow left after the plow during your stay. Please always let us know and we send someone out to do a more thorough job and provide some ice melt to help combat the snowfall. Other than that, we're so glad you had a great stay and look forward to hosting you again soon!
The house is in a great location right on main street. You can walk to anywhere in town you want to go. For the most part the house was remodeled well. However, you should know the house slopes pretty badly on the North side. Everything runs downhill to the North. 2 degrees on the south side and 4 degrees on the north side. We had two people fall going down the stairs on the slope so if anyone has balance problems, this isn’t the place for you. The house definitely could have been stocked better with towels, toilet paper, etc.. but when we ran out of trash bags (there were no extras) they did bring some right away. We enjoyed our stay but a few little things could have made it better.
Shawn S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Hi Shawn,
Thank you for your helpful feedback. Although no one in the past mentioned the slope in this old historic home we are aware it has a bit of a slope, like many of the old historic homes in Ouray.
I'm sorry there supplies were lacking while you were here, we truly don't want our guests having to reach out for supplies that are expected to be in place.
When you called about needing more trash bags, I wish I had known there were other items needed as well, we would've made sure they were delivered promptly.
Thank you again for your feedback, I'm happy you enjoyed your visit overall.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ron R.
5 Jun, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not what I expected
First, let me say that the location on main street is very good, and communication about issues with property manager was excellent.
However, part of the house is not level... especially the down stairs bathroom, property needs painting on outside very badly, cleanliness of property was acceptable but not great, kitchen was serviceable, bathroom in MBR does not have a door (awkward to say the least), toilets in very tight spaces and very low to floor, outdoor space was not well landscaped, stairs very narrow and hard to navigate, railings on stairs and on back steps had splinters if not very careful. Only one trash receptacle, which was not nearly big enough for 7 people... but property management was very good about picking up extra bags that would not fit in bin. With some work on the property it would be a good place, especially considering the excellent location.
Ron R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us, Ron, your feedback truly helps us to improve our guests experience with us. We are so glad we were able to provide excellent communication with you, we do pride ourselves with having great relations with our guests. We are very sorry that some of the features of the home were less than ideal for you and your group. The home is historic, so it was built in stages, which is where the unevenness and small spaces of some of the rooms comes from. The history does bring this property so much charm and character that many guests love.
We hate to hear that the cleanliness was not great! We pride ourselves in having above average homes when it comes to cleanliness! We have had our cleaner to a deep clean on the home- and will continue to monitor this to maintain our standards. We are actually in the middle of a large landscaping improvement on the of the home which will be completed in the coming weeks, and the backyard will be looking wonderful!
We have trash service from the city and is a large regular sized receptacle, typically there's enough room for guests to dispose of their waste in that bin. I'm glad we were able to get over in a timely manner to help with that when needed. We are so glad you all enjoyed the excellent location as well! Again, we truly appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve our guest's experiences.
Nice location, not great for adult/elderly families
The house is in a fantastic location accessible to the town by walking. The living spaces are wide open and very accommodating for families staying here. The kitchen was nice with all the appliances and needs anvailable and in great condition. The host was very responsive and helpful when reaching out. Downsides are there is a half bathroom on the first floor, but the showers and baths are upstairs and have a great distance to travel to shower if you sleep in the basement. The house has character by being unlevel/off-kilter which will make bedroom doors hard to close and they will slam at all hours (even middle of the night). The unlevelness will make it hard for the elderly climb stairs. 2/4 bedrooms are tight spaced which makes it challenging for adult couples or elderly staying with you. Parking is behind the house, but is tight if you have 2 cars. We looked to extend the stay beyond new years, and was disappointed when we requested they doubled the nightly stay rate and upped the service fees because of “peak holiday season”, but when looking to book dates around that timeframe via the app they had nothing booked for a month either way which made it felt like price gouging.
Dalton D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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