SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon

Cortez, Colorado
$195 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The cabin is located in the heart of the Four Corners area. If you like exploring red rock canyons, have an interest in the ancient peoples of the Southwest or just want to get away to a stunningly beautiful area to enjoy the peace and quiet while relaxing in the space of 35 acres just off a paved road in canyon country, this cabin will fill your needs. Make this your private getaway to a land filled with history and ancient mystery. This cabin feels remote but is only a 1/4 mile down a well maintained gravel road from a paved road and provides a base for taking advantage of all that the four corners has to offer. Lots of parking. It lies exactly midway between Mesa Verde and Hovenweep and 5 min from great hiking at the Sand Canyon entrance to Canyons for the Ancients.

Situated along the year-round creek in the midst of the red rock cliff section of historic McElmo canyon, the cabin sits a shady elm grove, next to red rock cliffs and a Macintosh & Jonathan apple orchard. Long since abandoned by the 'Anazasi' who lived in the surrounding countryside from its mesa tops to its canyon bottoms; this canyon was once home to the ancestors of the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico. Their legacy remains visible today as is illustrated by the cliff dwellings across the creek seen from the cabin front porch and the pottery sherds surfacing as the rains and winds uncover buried layers of of an earlier civilization in the surrounding fields.

Once home to Mormon settlers and farmers scattered along the stage coach road by the creek, the canyon is still home to cowboys and ranchers alongside the farmers, archaeologists, artists, stone carvers, horses, cows, sheep, donkeys, foxes, deer, grape growers, wine makers and the very rare occasional mountain lion and black bear.

Keywords: Cabin, large shaded porch, red rock canyon views, creek, hiking.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jason A.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Great location. House was rustic but very comfortable.

  • Barbara P.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Older country range style house. Spacious lot with beautiful view. 3 car carport. Large 3 bedrooms, great beds, 2 large bathrooms. Open concept living area - lots of seating, large kitchen with a huge island. Kitchen and bathrooms well equipped. Host responded quickly. It is 12 miles west of Cortez on a winding paved county road. An easy drive out. But 30 minutes before sunset, the sun can be blinding. First time the turnoff was a bit hard to find, but easy after that. The main entry from the driveway has a stone stairway with no handrail. We enjoyed the quiet and the beautiful area. Enjoy!

  • Toni W.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    There were 5 hummingbirds that flew in 3 times a day. We had several visits by the mule deer and lizards. We heard lots of other animals. The scenery and surroundings mountains were spectacular. It was close to many interesting parks and towns to visit. The house especially the back porch was great. It was very well stocked. The driveway in wasn’t as rough as some described. Kimberly was quick to respond to questions. We would be very happy to stay there again. We would bring more mosquito repellent next time.

  • Thomas B.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    What a pleasant home on a beautiful property in a great location for hiking and exploring ancient ruins! Two ruins are on the property and reachable with a little determination. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch listening to and watching all kinds of birds, protected from the sun by its deep roof. Everything needed for daily life is provided in the house - just bring your groceries. Cell reception is spotty (if you consider that a problem instead of a benefit!), but the wifi works well enough for wifi calling. We look forward to returning sometime!

  • Howard N.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Great location & group friendly property

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 13, 2025

    Great location and quiet with a pleasant view. Make Sure you write down the 6 digit code from the owner as VRBO sent an incorrect 4 digit code and you’ll have to drive half way to Cortez to get a signal. Interior really needs an update We splurged 2 on 4 new wine glasses at the thrift store. Rustic ands bit messy. Good for dogs.

  • Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Dramatically quiet escape after full days exploring these beautiful lands. Comfortably, well-appointed home, nestled conveniently near Cortez, dark night skies, gentle breezes. Sleep well, wake up refreshed, seize the day.

  • GREG S R.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    The property is located a short drive from Cortez and sits amid many ancient settlements (including some on the property). A 20 - 30 minute drive to Hovenweep, five minutes to Sun Canyon hikes, and 30 - 40 minute drive to Mesa Verde. There is an apple orchard on site which had several varieties, ripe for the picking. We saw different wildlife right in front of the cabin along with migrating hummingbirds. We really enjoyed staying here and can't wait to come back

  • Robyn P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Our family had an amazing time on this property. This gem is off the main highway which made it so peaceful!!! Plus there was so many places to explore!!!

  • Debbie T.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    After some difficulty getting in the house and some wifi mix-up, our stay was wonderful. The location was perfect to go exploring Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients. We had everything we needed for some quiet evenings at home. My grandson loved trying to get pictures of the hummingbirds from the front deck. My husband and I even extended our stay by a day after our family left. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    We chose this house because it was dog friendly. We also looked at the location and checked with the owners to make sure there would be no fireworks on the Fourth of July. Our neighbors randondomly use fireworks starting in June and go through August; but the week of July 4th is the absolute worst. We have an eight year old dog that doesn’t need that kind of stress and this place was the greatest getaway we could have asked for. We had an hour an eight hour drive to get to this beautiful location and it was completely worth it.

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$195+
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