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Charming bungalow in the heart of Southwest Colorado
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61160 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
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
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Prefer pets crated if guests leave pet in house
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
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 and mountain biking.

Cortez, CO
What's nearby
- Cortez Cultural Center - 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
- Southwest Health System - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maverik - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Maverik - 16 min walk
- WildEdge Brewing Collective - 11 min walk
- La Casita de Cortez - 12 min walk
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Communication
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Location
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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.
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