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Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

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Interior
Exterior detail
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

Comfortable three bedroom, two bath ranch located just minutes from ancient ruins, spectacular scenery, biking and hiking. Make this your home base while exploring all the area has to offer. Enjoy coffee or wine and cocktails on the large deck. The night sky is wide open with little to no light pollution!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 1 total)
Pets are welcomed on a case by case basis
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3248864vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cortez

Cortez is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawkins Preserve and Phil's World North Trailhead, while Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights. Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park are also worth visiting.
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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Sutcliffe Vineyards - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hawkins Preserve - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 15 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon located?

Situated in Cortez, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sutcliffe Vineyards and Hawkins Preserve. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Cortez Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay-very clean, comfortable, quiet home. The porch was so beautiful in the mornings and evenings. I want to go back soon as there is wonderful hiking just down the canyon. Mesa Verde is very close and definitely one of the most astonishing sites we have seen. Perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanne o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very relaxing and a lovely property. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our time in McElmo Canyon at the Painted Cow Ranch and hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property! It is just as shown on the VRBO site. Our Yorkie loved exploring the yard while we relaxed on the patio. We hope to be able to visit next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selma K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorites. Such a peaceful, beautiful setting. Super quiet and a great night's sleep on the comfortable bed. Ginny is a superb host! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Selma! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. I look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved our stay here. The location was great as we explored many different surrounding areas. The house was very clean and we all felt comfortable in the space. We would recommend this stay to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Best place to stay

Was an amazing place. Will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

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

Best home away from home!

The property was beautiful as advertised!!! Breathtaking views and fun to hang out with the neighbor cows!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

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

annual christmas vacation

great home nice and quiet lots of wildlife in back yard
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable country setting with no visible neighbors and beautiful views from tree shaded patio. Perfect for day trips to Mesa Verde, Telluride and Durango. But we also enjoyed a lot more locally than we expected including Sand River hiking area with cliff dwellings, Sutcliffe vineyards and others. Best of all, great yard for the dog!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daneshu C.

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

Outstanding vacation

Location allowed you to visit a multitude of places. We trav eled to all pueblos and hikes. Would recommend this VRBO to anyone. It is beautiful and just what we hoped it would be.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was perfect for us! It’s close enough to the city and all the attractions, yet far enough away to feel like you’re secluded from the rest of the world. It was immaculate, there wasn’t anything missing from this quaint home with beautiful views. Ginny is very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Remote but Accessible

We had a great time at the property and basing out of it for local trails and parks. If you’re a mountain biker then Phil’s World is down the highway and there is a great bike store in Cortez for support. Mesa Verde is nearby and is a must see. Four Corners monument is also not far away as well as a ton of other sights. The house itself is a great place to relax and we found it to be better than expected on arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We are fortunate to live so close to so many breathtaking attractions. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Sweet House with Beautiful Views

The house is very cute and had a great outdoor space. Great kitchen and lots of little extras around the property. Very clean! I had a question about something and the owner got right back to me. Little phone service, but there is wifi. Close to Hovenweep, The Canyon of the Ancients, and Mesa Verde. Not far from Four Corners. We loved our stay here! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! It was so quiet, peaceful, and scenic. We enjoyed spending evenings enjoying the back deck. The house was spotlessly clean and well maintained. It had plenty of supplies such as trash bags, toilet paper and dishwasher pods (which isn't the case at all rentals), and extras such as granola bars, sunscreen, bug spray and tourism brochures. We appreciated the creature comforts of air conditioning in the bedrooms and a dishwasher, and not having a long list of chores to complete before leaving. It's a working ranch property, so some folks came by to work on irrigation, sprinklers, mowing, etc, but that didn't bother us. Property was a good centralized location for Mesa Verde (30 minutes), Four Corners (40 minutes), Hovenweep (40 minutes), Canyons of Ancients visitor center (30 minutes) and trails (10 minutes), and Durango (1 hour). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Secluded, Yet Centrally Located Ranch

6-day/5-night stay with 4 adults. We fell in love with this charming ranch, sitting on nearly 20 acres of pastureland. All the needed creature comforts were present. The well-appointed kitchen had ample plates, silverware, and utensils. While the comfortable baths and sleeping quarters had plenty of linens and toiletries. Travel from the location to our planned Canyon of the Ancients horseback ride, Sutcliffe wine-tasting, visit to Four Corners, and hikes of Hovenweep and Mesa Verde National Park were surprisingly easy drives. This also enabled us to add trips to Mancos and Durango. All of us would definitely recommend this VRBO and stay here again when visiting Cortez.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
David, Thank you for your review! It sounds like you really enjoyed what our area has to offer! We hope you’ll come back and find even more interesting things to do! All the best, Ginny
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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Hosted by Ginny Ciraldo

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