The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hovenweep National Monument and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

About the neighborhood

Located in Cortez, this vacation home is in a rural area. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sutcliffe Vineyards and Dolores River Brewery. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

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10/10 Excellent

nicholas e.

Oct 29, 2020

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A country house with a view

Cozy and spacious house with Pueblo Indian cultural sites just down the road and Mesa Verde on the other side of town. Great place - wonderful hosts ! We'd love to come back next time !

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhiza C.

Nov 21, 2020

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Road trip get a away

Such an amazing property. The owner makes you feel like you are staying at your families extra house. Location is great and if you have dogs, BOOK NOW!!!! they can run and explore as long as you watch them. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. One of the best VRBO we have stayed at, if not THE best.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Georgia

Oct 1, 2021

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Private, Comfortable, Relaxing

This house was a wonderful place to get away and relax. A beautiful 360degree view, acreage, farming, mountains, paved roads, quiet, and comfortable. The house is furnished with everything you need. Owners live not far in case you need anything and are super nice to deal with. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. It was perfect! Not far from Cortez and Dolores, plenty of things to see and do in the area. It was a pleasure!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Aug 5, 2021

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Oliver a house is a wonderful place to stay.

We loved staying at the Oliver house. Kelly was a wonderful host. The house was roomy enough for 6 people. The house was clean and well stocked of misc items. When we walked thru the door it felt like coming home. Was very nice to have washer/dryer on the property. The view was awesome. Horses out the back, deer running thru the field, closest neighbor 1/4 mile away. Close enough to Cortez for groceries, eat out etc. Would highly recommend staying at the Oliver house. You won’t be disappointed!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Oct 6, 2020

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If you're looking for peace and quiet amongst the ancient puebloan ruins, this is the place.

Peace and quiet, dark night skies, amazing distance views, the Oliver House has it all. Close to the north end of the Sand Canyon trail in Canyon of the Ancients, this is a great place for your base-camp. The house has all the amenities you need - big kitchen, comfortable living room with a nice TV, good bbq grill and back porch. One bathroom so plan accordingly. You see Sleeping Ute Mtn, Mesa Verde and the La Platas from this property. Kelly is an excellent hostess and makes sure everything is in order. We plan to come back as we love to explore the ruins and canyons in the fall. Thank you Kelly!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Jul 23, 2024

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Relax with a view!

I wanted to visit Mesa Verde again after 29 years. The Oliver House was perfect for our family. It was 35 minutes from the park gate, had a fenced in back yard for our two dogs, and a patio made for grilling and enjoying an uninterrupted view of the mountains. We arrived later than expected due to stopped traffic on the highway. We found chocolate on the kitchen table to help lift the mood and cold water in the fridge. I forgot lotion…no problem! A small bottle of body lotion was provided in the bathroom. One of us forgot their toothbrush, there were two packaged toothbrushes and toothpaste in the drawer. Snacks were available in the kitchen as well as coffee, spices, and oils. Everything was well organized and extremely clean. I didn’t want to leave this beautiful setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Jan 4, 2022

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Authentic

This is a charming rural house, authentically vintage. Very quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

siri o.

Dec 2, 2021

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Cortez visit

We loved our stay at the Oliver house. Everything was as described and Kelly was very easy to work with. Depending on your activities, the house is a bit out of the way from the main highway. For us it was fine, but do map it so you know ahead of time. We would recommend Oliver house to friends. Thanks Kelly!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pam W.

Oct 28, 2021

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Beautiful view!!

The view was magnificent and can’t be beat. Quiet and peaceful. Would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 11, 2021

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Country living

Beautiful country home out on the farm. Peaceful and quiet, gorgeous sunrise and sunsets. Stars at night by the millions.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frazier G.

Aug 22, 2021

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Satisfaction!

The house was wonderful...clean, nicely furnished, contained anything you would need. So glad we stayed!

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Jul 11, 2021

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Amazing rural property, expansive views

So amazing, I cant say enough good words about our family's experience at this house. We spent 4th of July here and fire works were visible in all directions. So many National Parks are accessible from this location. Kelly, the host, was very helpful and offered many great recommendations for holiday activities, and adventures around the house. We cant wait to return for another visit, the property is such a gem in this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Jun 17, 2021

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A place of peace

Our family has stayed at many VRBOs and I can't think of one that compares to the Oliver House. We are in the process of moving our family from Oregon to Texas and it's been a rough process to say the least. We arrived at the Oliver House the day that our moving truck, with all of our worldly possessions, had been stolen from our hotel parking lot in Salt Lake City. We were so comforted by the reminders of God's goodness and grace that we found all over the house. I was also very moved by the honor that was clearly given to the people that had built the house many years ago. The house was incredibly clean but also very notably a sanctuary of faith and love. When we had to leave a day early to drive back to Salt Lake to retrieve our truck and what was left of our possessions that had been recovered by the police, Kelly was kind enough to refund our money for the night we were unable to stay. This was her idea and was both unexpected and very generous. I hope that you will find the same peace at the Oliver House that our family found.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 2, 2021

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Wonderful hospitality, clean and well equipped personal home with everything you need. Amazing views of countryside and walk to canyons of the ancients was cool. A bit of a drive to downtown Cortez, it was very quiet and private. Special bonus was a call from owner that they were moving cows through the intersection so we sat on porch and watched the cowhands.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

May 10, 2021

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Perfect location for Ancient Ruins Exploration

Clean & Comfortable Farm House. We used this house as a base for exploring the Ancient ruins all around the four corners area. Too much to see in one trip. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Apr 11, 2021

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A Great get-away

This is a lovely house in a magnificent setting. Kelly was a most attentive host!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cayelin C.

Mar 19, 2021

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A Way Out Wonderful (WOW) Experience

The views are beyond amazing and the quiet and peace of this rural setting is perfect. My husband, myself and two of my grown children had a great time staying here and we would recommend it to anyone who loves a sense of home with easy access to the great outdoors!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Feb 9, 2021

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Beautiful

Amazing sunrises and sunsets. Just a beautiful setting that is quiet and private. The living room is spacious and comfortable. Super clean all around. We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House and would recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Dec 28, 2020

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Views for days

Myself, my mom and sister spent Christmas here and what a wonderful time we had! First they are dog friendly so our Gracie had a blast running around and exploring. Second the house was very well stocked and it was great to be able to cook all our meals on site. The views were awesome and I loved the beautiful sunrises every morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilana W.

Nov 30, 2020

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Genuine Family Farmhouse

We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House. It has all the charm of the original owners and it very clean. It is also perfectly situated for exploring the upper canyons. The owners were very quick to respond to our communication, but gave us complete privacy at the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

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