Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado
LOCATION : A traditional, yet unique, two bedroom/one bathroom, single story home 🏡with covered/private parking and a spacious fenced in back yard.
Centrally located for day trips to Mesa Verde National Park (13 miles), Canyon of the Ancients (11 miles), Crow Canyon (5 miles), Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (45 miles), Telluride ski resort (73 miles), the Four Corners Monument (40 miles), and Moab, UT (115 miles).
Just a short walk from downtown Cortez, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, parks with tennis and pickle ball courts, cultural center and recreational center, this bungalow-style home offers a quaint and comfortable home away from home as you explore the high desert plains of southwest Colorado.
NOTE: The homeowners live in the Cortez area and are readily available to ensure your stay is convenient and enjoyable
PETS: Dogs welcome (with an additional pet fee of $50.00). Encouraged to crate pets if leaving alone in house. Crates provided by request. Required to pick up after your pets in the back yard by the end of your stay. Do not leave your pets alone in the back yard if you are leaving the home.
INDOOR SPACE:
Keyless entry
Sleeps 4-6: Bedroom 1: Queen bed | Bedroom 2: King bed | Additional sleeping: living room sofa pulls out to full size bed (bedding stored in sofa storage) | Extra blankets and pillows
Fully stocked kitchen | coffee pot/electric tea pot | dining room and kitchen island seats up to 6
Bathroom with shower/tub | towels and washcloths | hair dryer| extra toiletries
Washer/Dryer
Central heating and air conditioning
Wifi | flat screen TV with Netflix and network programming (Samsung TV)| boardgames and card games | books on Colorado and history
OUTDOOR SPACE:
Property requires two steps to get into house at all entries
Entrances located in front of house, by the carport, and by the kitchen for fenced entry to backyard
Front deck with Adirondack chairs | fenced backyard with plenty of room to allow your pets to run and play
Parking available for 4 vehicles- two on carport (Empire street - does require backing out onto street) and two in front of house (on Ash street).
LOCAL EATING: Loungin’ Lizard, The Farm Bistro, Stonefish Sushi, Once Upon a Sandwich, Wild Edge Brewing, El Grande Café, Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar and more.
LOCAL SHOPPING: Notah Dineh Trading Co, Love on a Hanger, The Haven Mercantile, F&B Organics, Run and Hike, Cliffrose on Market, Merriweather Home + Market, Safeway, City Market, Walgreens, Walmart
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Cortez City Park and Rec Center with tennis and pickle ball courts (1 mile), Conquistador Golf Course (2.7 miles), Hawkins Preserve Trail (2.3 miles), Carpenter Natural Area Trail (0.7miles), Cortez Cultural Center (1 mile), Anasazi Heritage Center (10.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cortez Municipal Airport (5.2 miles), Durango Airport (58 miles); both airports have the availability of vehicle rentals
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Let the hosts know you are checking out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cortez
Cortez is home to this holiday home. Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Cultural Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Maverik - 3 min drive
WildEdge Brewing Collective - 11 min walk
Maverik - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Ocean Pearl - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$197, 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 Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado located?
This family-friendly Cortez holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio, Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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This is such a cute home. Well kept and maintained. We felt welcome and so did our dog. Nothing was missing, they thought of everything. I would definitely recommend this home. Thank you Jamie and Rodney.
This is one of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve stayed in. It was super clean, cozy and felt like coming home each day. The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. All the linens and towels were very nice. The hosts were quick to repspond. Very convenient to Mesa Verde, Canyon of the Ancients and within an hour of Durango. There is a side window by the carport door that might benefit from some privacy film.
We really enjoyed this home! It was accurate to the description, our dog loved the huge fenced in yard and the house was extremely clean. We would stay here again!
One of the nicest VRBO stays I’ve ever had. House was in a great location and perfectly outfitted with anything and everything needed for a great stay.
The property was clean and well kept. There are many amenities and the property owners are responsive. We would stay here again should we be in the area.
This property is perfect! It’s so cute, stocked with more items than most vacation rentals and it’s within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Communication was quick and Jamie was delightful! I highly recommend staying here!
Wonderful update to a cute little 1950s-ish home ...the hosts have thought of everything! More than pet friendly our four legged babies had plenty of yard to explore and loved that there were blankets especially for them to lounge on the furniture just like home! Would highly recomend!
Place was amazing. Spotless, had everything we needed and anything we could want. So many special touches. My wife daughter and I agree this was our favorite Vrbo we've stayed at over the years.
Best rental ever! Nicely maintained and decorated. Lots of extras: welcome wine, snacks, coffee, tea, cooking ingredients. Great location convenient to main st and mesa verde. Hope to visit again.
We enjoyed our time in Cortez. We visited locations in the area. The house was very clean and nicely furnished and everything needed was available. We would return, if the bungalow was available if we were to visit again. The owners were great to solve any problems.
The house was beautiful, with a large fenced in back yard for our dog.The house was fully prepped with all the amenities.The owners were easy to communicate with and very accommodating.Overall amazing!We would stay here again the next time we visit Cortez!
Very clean and accommodating. We spent time playing outside on the big back yard and enjoyed board games inside in the front room. We had a very comfortable stay cooking and preparing all our meals in the well equipped kitchen. Everyone was well rested thanks to the comfortable beds and clean linens. There was plenty of hot water as we all showered. The host was very kind and interested letting us know she was just a message away should we have any needs.
Everything about the house is wonderful! Huge backyard for kids to play, very clean, comfy beds and every detail thought of, from forgotten toiletries to snacks provided by the hosts. Best VRBO experience to date.
Absolutely perfect place to stay and visit Cortez!! We were so impressed with the style, cleanliness and attention to detail in this home. We loved spending family time in the big backyard. Beds and pillows were so comfortable! Would absolutely recommend this property! And we will def stay again! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Amanda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jamie and Rodney Ritthaler
Rodney and Jamie are life long members of the community, and we are happy and excited to offer our three generation home to our guests for their vacation enjoyment.
What makes this property unique
We are pet friendly, with a spacious fully fenced backyard. We also offered wire dog crates of different sizes if you would like a crate but don’t want to travel with one. Please let us know if you are traveling with pets. Our policy is max 2 dogs, but are happy to discuss options depending on circumstances. There is a one time pet fee of $50.00 and please let us know to ensure the fee is added to the cost.
Languages:
English
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