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Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

Vacation home in Cortez with kitchen and patio

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Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pets are welcomed on a case by case basis

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Cortez is home to this vacation 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. Visit our Cortez travel guide
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CO, Cortez

What's nearby

  • The Cortez Cultural Center brings in Natives from the area to showcase their art and talk about their history. It's fascinating and free. http://www.liferidingshotgun.com/2014/09/pow-wows-navajo-code-talker.html
    Cortez Cultural Center
    15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Sutcliffe Vineyards
    10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Yucca House National Monument
    16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Ute Mountain Casino
    20 min drive - 30.3 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R., cayuga tx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Alice E.

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