Serene Mountain Retreat w/ Patio & Mtn Views!

This is a beautiful property, very well equipped and furnished. Space is generous, including several outdoor spaces, covered or open. The hosts are super nice and responsive. The place is perfect to access all the rich cultural and natural wonders of the Southeast corner of Colorado. Shopping and dining in Cortez is 10-15 min away. We are a family of four (teenage daughters) and spent a few days there. We would definitely come back if we come to the area again.

The house had everything we could have wished for and more. The decor was first class.

Helpful friendly hostLovely outdoor spaces

I love this house. It's spacious, comfortable, beautiful, has many amenities provided (I needed a straw, and found one in a drawer!), and made me feel at home. The outside is spectacular with outdoor seating, a grill, gorgeous views, and a large hot tub. There's even a little creek running through with ducks and deer all over. I was out at night and could hear all sorts of fun & splashing just a few meters away from me. It made me feel secure and happy. The location is about 10 minutes outside of Cortez and perfect. My main goals for my trip were to relax and view the night sky. I miss seeing all the stars and Milky Way, and while I can go places in Utah to view them, there's something extra peaceful about the Mesa Verde area that draws me back to Cortez. Thank you, Carlsons, for sharing your property and making it so welcoming.

We stayed for 2 nights in August and had the most wonderful time. This home has it ALL - a fully stocked kitchen, A/C, comfy beds, and hangout spaces inside - but it's the outside spaces that really steal the show. From a covered porch to outside dining and even a few cozy chairs by the entrance, we rotated from place to place to enjoy it all. The yard boasts so many beautiful flowers and is well-maintained. It feels like such a home away from home! And the hot tub is a MUST! Clean with powerful jets - the soak at the end of the day with the pretty twinkle lights around us was the perfect cherry on top!

Highly recommend

This house is in a quiet peaceful area. Close to several attractions. The host was easy to communicate with. Very clean with extra care to provide what we needed to feel right at home. We highly recommend staying at this location.

The house was very clean. The property area was very quite and we saw deer there every day. You would think you were way out in the country, but town was 10 minutes away. If out this way again, would definitely stay here.

I had a wonderful stay. Will come back and stay again! Thank you for such a wonderful visit.

Our hosts were wonderful. The home was nicely set up. The cat that lives on the property was so sweet. Everything was easy to use. I highly recommend staying here.

Everything was absolutely perfect, I really enjoyed how the smallest details were taken care of. Thank you!

The Carlson House is a fabulous place to stay! We loved our three nights there and we should have stayed longer! Lou Anne was wonderfully welcoming and very communicative. We enjoyed the hot tub immensely and took full advantage! Mesa Verde has been on my Bucket List for some time, so if you are going to Mesa Verde you must stay at the Carlson House! We loved the welcoming deer on our first night, and the resident cat Flash is so loving! We nicknamed him Morris! Everything is magical here!! One of the BEST rental experiences that we have encountered!! If I could give it more than a 5 I would! Thank you Lou Anne!!