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One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ridgway, CO
  • Orvis Hot Springs
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Box Canyon Falls Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views

This beautiful, well-equipped home is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It offers sweeping, in-your-face views of the Cimarrons to the east and 13-14,000 peaks of the San Juan range to the south.

This comfortable home is perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends. It includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great room, a game room, and a dining room spread over two stories. Upstairs offers expansive views and includes a master bedroom, kitchen, and great room. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook your favorite meals, including pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and appliances. It is well-provisioned with non-perishables, including quality spices/seasonings, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. The large deck offers stunning views of the mountains and is perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, afternoon barbeque, or a glass of wine at sunset.

Downstairs includes 2 bedrooms, a well-stocked game room, and a full bath. A washer and dryer are in a separate laundry room. All bedrooms are equipped with humidifiers to help ensure your comfort in the dry mountain air.

The home is in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from hiking and off-road trails. While secluded, it is readily accessible to the valley below. Downtown Ridgway has restaurants, shops, and groceries and is about 8 miles (20 minutes) on a well-maintained dirt and gravel road. Charming Ouray is a 30-minute drive through the spectacular Uncompahgre River valley.

You will feel like you are on top of the world. If you are lucky, you’ll see an afternoon shower, followed by clouds in the valley below and a double rainbow! At 8,900 feet elevation, the home offers breathtaking alpine beauty, ample groves of Aspens, and abundant wildlife. You will likely see plenty of deer, including those visiting in the front yard. You may also see bobcats, bald eagles, coyotes, elk, or even glimpse a black bear. In the quiet of the mountains, you may connect with the gentle sounds of nature and, on a clear night, see the night sky in all its wonder.

The house is heated by an electric-powered hydronic radiant heating system, which is both efficient and environmentally friendly. The electricity for the heating system is generated by solar panels on the roof, so you can feel good knowing that you're helping to reduce your carbon footprint on your vacation. The house is super well insulated and was constructed using green building practices, such as using recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances.

This is a unique and magical place! Guaranteed, you will not want to leave it! If you're looking for a relaxing vacation in a modern, spacious home offering incredible views of the San Juan mountains, this is the perfect place for you!

Property manager

Bill Palace
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outdoors only. Home is smoke free.
Guests are responsible for complying with Elk Meadows HOA rules and regulations. The garage is not available to guests.
Please note Ouray County fire restrictions: https://---------------- ****THE SUMMER FIRE BAN IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT****
Please protect the quiet enjoyment of wildlife (esp. Deer who love the house) & neighbors. Also, HOA does not permit ATV riding in Elk Meadows.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ridgway

Located in Elk Meadows, a neighbourhood in Ridgway, this holiday home is in the mountains. Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Telluride Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ridgway, CO

What's nearby

  • Orvis Hot Springs - 28 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 40 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Cascade Falls - 41 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Ouray Ice Park - 42 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 42 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kate's Place - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Taco Del Gnar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪True Grit Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Full Tilt Saloon - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views located?

Located in Elk Meadows, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall and San Juan Hut Systems. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and Ridgway Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE E.

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

Magical Christmas

Perfect stay over Christmas. Views are incredible! Roomy for us to spread out…. Loved Ridgway & skiing in Telluride! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Gorgeous mountain views!

We loved staying at this beautiful Elk Meadows house. It was a great base to explore the mountains and a cozy home to return to at the end of the day. I'll continue to dream about the mountain views and stargazing long after our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AussieIan

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

Mountain Majesty

If you like nature and serenity, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Beautiful Place Overlooking the Mountains!

Very nice property. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. We mostly stayed there and cooked our own meals. The views were awesome. The house was very roomy for the four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Fantastic view!

We spent three nights during the turning of the Aspens to bright yellows. The view from the deck is beautiful and can be seen inside in the family room or outside on the deck. Very comfortable home and communication with the owner was very easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great mountain home

My family (including three young ones) enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann O.

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

Peaceful

Was a very peaceful stay. Room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey L.

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

Family Wedding

We are from Missouri 16 hours away. We came for our nephews wedding. This house was perfect for our getaway wish we had more time to spend there. If this is available in the future we will most definitely stay again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Great home base

This house was such a great home base after our days of exploring the area. It was comfortable and more than enough room for our family of three. Bill was fantastic to deal with; always responding quickly with detailed information. Definitely a highlight of the trip for us was a bear visiting the yard twice! I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria de las Mercedes D.

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

Idyllic house in the mountains

Around 15’ away from the nearest town, tucked away in the mountains, this property was better than expected. We crossed path with deer daily, a small family of 3 would show up at the front of the house every morning. The place is very spacious, well stocked, perfect layout to keep the teens downstairs with their own bathroom and TV/video game room. Although we didn’t need help from Bill, he was checking in us every other day and was fast to reply. We would definitely come back. The road (specially in winter) might not be suitable for cars that are not 4x4.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Beautiful place to stay

Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Base for Exploring

We used the Elk Meadows home as a base for exploring the San Juans many off-road trails accessible from Hwy 550 and couldn’t have been more pleased. The property was clean and comfortable in every regard and to say the kitchen was well stocked is an understatement. Bill did a great job of communicating any need-to-know information and was quick to respond with any questions. I have no reservations recommending Elk Meadows whether as a base for exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the panoramic views without going anywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Great Get Away

We have stayed here multiple times. Great Location in the mountains but close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Beautiful retreat near Ridgway, Ouray and Telluride

My family and I really enjoyed our recent stay at the Elk Meadows home. The property was spacious, clean, comfortable and well-provisioned for the needs of our family with the kids liked the fast internet. The views, particularly of the San Juan mountains and night sky were spectacular. It is true that the property requires quite a drive off the main highway (about 20 minutes), but it's worth it for the privacy and views. The roads are also well maintained and easy to drive in the summer. We'll definitely consider this property for future stays in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elly O.

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

Great stay

Amazing views. Clean. Awesome stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

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

Dusty road to the sky

Lovely house at the end of a 20 minute trek out of the town. Secure area. Wonderful views for morning coffee on the deck. Mountain air at night is cool. Day is hot in summer. Surprised at first no AC. BUT sleeping at night was good. Only surprise was how far away from town the house really is. Great host though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul H., Deer Park, Texas

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

Great house for family. Fully stocked with amenities. Ready to go!

Very good experience all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O., Fayetteville, AR USA

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

Mountain Family Gathering

This our fourth summer for our family to gather for an extended weekend in the Colorado mountains. This property had the most amazing views! It was a bit of a drive from the hikes we did but was totally worth it! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Great house for family with adult children

The house was beautiful and was perfect for our needs with adult children. The bathrooms were readily accessible and the bedrooms provided the needed privacy for our family. The views off the deck were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Gorgeous views and great house

The house is really unique -- built as a straw bale house -- and is really nicely designed. The house is spacious and clean and great for family gatherings. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ocee M., Longmont, CO

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

Heaven in the mountains

Beautiful house with gorgeous views. Quick response time by owner for questions. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Van Alstyne, TX

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

Perfect Vacation Home

This home was extremely clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The views from the deck were beautiful and the large windows were perfect for star gazing. The rooms were large with plenty of room for a family. The location was convenient to Ridgway, Telluride, and Ouray. We enjoyed finding the True Grit locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Excellent.

We had a great time. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., St Louis Missouri

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

Fabulous place, fabulous time

This is a fabulous house with plenty of space, beautiful views and the house is well equipped with all kinds of extras to use during a stay. The property manager, Bill, was awesome - always available with prompt responses and assistance. Our group loved staying at this property, we enjoyed playing in the Ridgway and Ouray area and we cannot wait to return to the area and stay at Elk Meadows again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Amazing family getaway

My sons and I needed to get away before my oldest returned to college. The area is fantastic. The house was better than advertised. We had an amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bill Palace

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I grew up in the Catskill Mountains. During college, I heeded the call to "go west" with a friend. Through a serendipitous set of events, we found ourselves camping on the hillside above Ouray on a beautiful, crystal-clear summer night, with a zillion stars in the sky, next to an abandoned mine and rushing stream. The next day we drove the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton. I was forever captivated by the beauty and peace of this area and have been drawn to it ever since!

After working in Boston, then in Denver/Boulder, I moved to California in the early 1980’s and have lived in Southern California ever since. I work as a business/technology consultant and managed a small portfolio of properties. I love to travel and enjoy all things outdoors including hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, biking, and river rafting. Elk Meadows offers all these activities and much more.

Elk Meadows Hacienda was offered as a VRBO from 2016 to 2017 and was universally loved by the many guests that visited. The house offers a perfect base-camp for tons of outdoor activities, as well as a comfortable, cozy place to simply hang out, relax, enjoy the stunning views and ever-present wildlife. I hope you too will find enjoyment in this spectacular corner of the Rocky Mountains!

Why they chose this property

I learned to appreciate the outdoors and nature growing up in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. I want my daughter, who is growing up in LA, to have a taste of the treasures of nature, to experience the truth so eloquently expressed by John Muir: “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
When I saw this property, it's amazing setting, and abundance of deer and other wildlife, it profoundly resonated with me and I want to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

The house was built following passive solar principles. It is extremely well-insulated and very energy efficient.

When was the last time felt you could drink water out of a tap? Elk Meadows Estates HOA provides fresh Rocky Mountain spring water drawn from the Beaver Creek drainage. It tastes great, relies on a solar-powered pump, and you may drink it unfiltered out of the tap!

This is a very comfortable home that is built around amazing views of Mount Sneffels and the San Juan range to the South. Whether you are sitting in the living room gazing out of the cathedral windows or sitting on the deck, the mountain views and nature dominate your experience. As you gaze at the ever-present deer that graze around Elk Meadows and the yards of this house, you will feel far away from urban life and very close to nature.

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