Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park

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Wrangler's Roost - bedroom 1 - king bed with sofa. (upstairs)

Woodland Suite - bedroom 1 - queen bed (upstairs)

Game room with ping pong, foosball, board games, and yard games.

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Dolores, CO

Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
‪11 min drive‬
Cortez Cultural Center
‪13 min drive‬
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
‪20 min drive‬
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Mesa Verde Suite

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Woodland Suite Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Woodland Suite Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Wrangler's Roost Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Wrangler's Roost Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common area bathroom

Toilet

Mesa Verde Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Woodland Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Wrangler's Roost Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Mountain View Lodge is located in Southwest Colorado near Meas Verda National Park. You can use us as your home base for many things in the 4 corners area. Here is a list of a few of them: Mesa Verde National Park (15min), Arches National Park (2hrs), Canyonlands National Park (2hrs), Four Corners Monument (45min), Monument Valley (1.5hrs), Telluride Ski Area (1.5hrs), Purgatory Ski Area (1.5hrs), Durango/Silverton Railroad (1hr), McPhee Reservoir (15min), Canyon of the Ancients National Monument (15min), San Juan National Forest (20min), and San Juan Skyway (235 mile loop) are some of the more popular ones.

Mountain View Lodge has three suites which provide 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, a sitting area, and a game room. We enjoy great sunset views of Sleeping Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde, abundant wildlife, and dark night skies. There is a large yard for games, a tire swing, and fire pit.

Since posting this listing we have opened some additional spaces in the lodge to guests. So you may see other people coming and going around the property.

The Lodge was built by Cecil and Brenda Dunn in the 80's. I was used as an assisted living facility and later a bed and breakfast. We purchased it in Jan 2017 and hosted our first guests in July of 2018. We are a family of 7 and enjoy hosting groups and living in SW Colorado.

Property manager

Todd & JanElle Hoffman

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside. No butts on ground.

No marijuana on the property please.

No pets please.

Please do not move the furniture.

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

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

About the area

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mesa Verde National Park Entrance and Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, while Anasazi Heritage Center and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dolores, CO

What's nearby

Dolores River - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Anasazi Heritage Center - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Cortez Cultural Center - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬13 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪J Fargo's Family Dining & Microbrewery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of McPhee Lake, Dolores River, and Anasazi Heritage Center. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Phil's World North Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

22 July 2024

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

Family Trip

Great location, great property, fantastic hosts. We loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca W.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not for us

After staying here a week, we do not feel comfortable recommending it. We did not find out it was only a 5 bedroom until 10 days before check in. We rented this place with the understanding, because it was advertised as, a 6 bedroom. The homeowners did change the listing, but it was a major inconvenience for us. We had issues with privacy too. The game room looks directly into the kitchen & dining areas, with no window coverings. Renters in the Four Corners Retreat can look in. Which is what happened to us. We were told coverings had been ordered, so maybe this won’t be an issue in the future. We also had problems with the cleaning crew. They showed up to clean another rental unit (this place is essentially an apartment complex), and they walked right into our rental. No knocking, just opened the door & walked in. They continued to walk about & rummage through the house, while we looked on, until they found what they were looking for. The owners are responsive, and apologized for our issues. Hopefully they can get these things we dealt with resolved, because the Mountain View Retreat portion is large, and the views are beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berdett R.

13 July 2024

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

BEST VRBO EVER

We were very impressed. Our group of 10+ thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

4 July 2024

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

Great Location

This property is a very good value, especially for a large family. We had 6 adults and 4 kids. We all enjoyed the beautiful location. The surroundings were very peaceful. Close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

16 June 2024

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

Perfect for family

Everything was wonderful and it was a great space for a large group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 May 2024

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

We love this place.

This is our second stay at this property. It’s perfect for our family of 13!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

7 Apr 2024

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

Great place to stay!

This was perfect to take a few days to recover from our backpacking trip and to visit Mesa Verde with our kids. We had a large kitchen to cook and 2 tables to fit our crowd. The kids loved the game room. We had space to spread out and relax. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

20 Sept 2023

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

just what we were looking for

This was a great find for our family of 9 adults and 2 young children. It put us in the middle of the sights we wanted to go to and was relaxing when we were chilling at home. The tire swing was a hit with my granddaughter and the lawn games were enjoyed by all. The hosts were easy to communicate with and our stayed was excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amylyn A.

10 Aug 2023

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

Great location for mesa verde

It was clean, spacious, and convenient. Thank you for making our road trip easier!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Marie B.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great place for Family

This property was perfect for our family gathering. It was clean & comfortable. We did have an jssue with the kitchen sink not draining, but the host was quick to respond & fixed it by the time we returned later. The kids ages 2-12 all loved playing in the rec/game room.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ben J., Herriman, Utah, USA

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful Location!

This is a five star property except for the communication from the property manager. A few days before we were due to arrive but far too late to cancel and get a full refund, we were told that there were other permanent residents on the property. While we were there, we saw many people come and go without knowing if they were supposed to be there. There were a group of men working on a broken down pick up truck in the driveway most of the week. Their vocabulary made being outside a little R rated for my kids and they were there early in the morning until late at night. We also walked in one day to doors open and unlocked. Come to find out, it was a maid cleaning the other residences. Needless to say, it freaked us out. All of these things should be disclosed before the purchase so we can make an educated decision about staying there - especially with children. At the very least the property manager should warn us when a maid would be there. All of that said, the place was super spacious for the 9 of us - we never felt crowded or cramped. We loved that we could divide up into our own little spaces with bedrooms, sitting rooms and TVs - even our own mini fridges. My kids loved the game room and we spent hours playing ping pong and foosball. Aside from the swearing truck guys, the place was quiet and the scenery was breathtaking. We even had nearly daily visits from several deer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

charlie w.

2 Oct 2022

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

A Great Countryside Feeling 9/25 --10/1/2022

Our Group of 4 couples of 65+ had a wonderful stay. There is plenty of parking for our 3 vehicles, 2 trailers, and 3 trike motorcycles. A wonderful view every day of deer in the farm fields off of the front porch. (Take your binoculars too). Very nice spacious, quiet agriculture type Neiborhood. An older home with lots of improvements over the years to update it. Clean and comfortable. For a mid-summer stay I could see some future improvements to air conditioning. When I texted Tod the owner, he was very responsive and helpful. We do trips to Colorado and Utah every two years and this home is one that we will return and stay again. Charlie W.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

24 July 2022

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

Family reunion

We live here, but needed a spot for overflow guests attending a family reunion. It was nice to feel confident that their stay was as restful and relaxing as possible!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

18 July 2022

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

Great area and great place to stay.

The house fit all 14 of us well. It was centrally located so we could see everything South Western Colorado has to offer. Definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

4 July 2022

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

Beautiful views!

Our group comprised my husband and I, our daughter and her 4 kids, and our son, his girlfriend and his 4 kids. This home accommodated each family with a private bath, sleeping areas, and a sitting area. The views are stunning and this home was the perfect base for our activities in the area. We’ve already promoted it to extended family and friends. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

2 July 2022

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

A Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located to Mesa Verde National Park. We had plenty of room for our family. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed watching the deer every evening and our grandkids loved the tire swing. Our hosts were very accommodating. Thank you for hosting our family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veda J.

26 June 2022

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

Golf outing

We had a great golf outing in the Cortez area. The VRBO worked out great for us. There were seven adults and we had plenty of room. Our host for the four days, Jacob, did a great job of meeting our needs. The setting is absolutely stunning and the deer greeted us on the lawn every morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky J.

16 May 2022

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

Fun get away

What a quiet and friendly place to stay. We were surprised at the space and awesome set up of the house, the open space outdoors and the closeness to town.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

8 May 2022

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

Will be back next year

Was a great house for our Modern Market Racing Team event at Mesa Verde

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

15 Aug 2021

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

The house fit us just right.

We loved the view watched two awesome thunder and lightning storms. It was a comfortable base for our adventures.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jerry A.

24 July 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

This lodge was a beautiful place to stay. There was a beautiful view from the front porch with deer in the hayfields and on the front lawn with fawns. There was a beautiful view of sleeping Ute mountain. It was quiet and peaceful, and a great central location. The house was clean with lots of room. The Hoffman’s were very helpful and friendly, including jump starting our car as we were getting ready to check out. JanElle was very helpful when we called for information. There were even a couple items that weren’t in the kitchen that she found for us before we got there. Loved every minute of our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose & Steve S.

27 May 2021

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

Awesome family experience

Family group of 3 generations (age 20+ to 90+) had the perfect lodging and dining accomodations for our SW Colorado family reunion. Perfect location to take in Mesa Verde, Ancient Canyonlands and mtn towns of Telluride thru Durango.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Todd & JanElle Hoffman

I was born in Eastern Pennsylvania and attended college near Boston. I have always loved the outdoors. I have fond memories of a family vacation from PA to California with stops in Yellowstone and other National Parks. In college I spent one summer working near Old Faithful in Yellowstone. I hiked about 200 miles that summer. Those two events birthed my dream of some day living in the Rocky Mountain.

Why they chose this property

My desire to own a property of my own comes from working 20 years at a New York retreat and conference center. I enjoyed that job and after moving to Greely, Colorado I started to look for a property where we could host vacationing guests. We wanted a place where our family could work together and we could teach our 5 children how to work and be hospitable. This property fit the bill.

What makes this property unique

Mountain View Lodge has great views of the local mountains and valley. Our guests often comment about the great views and sunsets. We have 15 acres with woods and stream. There are deer, elk, rabbits, squirrels in the area as well as the occasional bear. We see eagles and many other kinds of birds. We love being close to the mountains and desert, and the weather here is great most of the year. This property fulfills a life long dream of mine to live in the Rocky Mountains and help people enjoy their vacation time.

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

Mesa Verde Suite

Office 1

Woodland Suite Bedroom 1

Woodland Suite Bedroom 2

Wrangler's Roost Bedroom 1

Wrangler's Roost Bedroom 2

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common area bathroom

Mesa Verde Suite Bathroom

Woodland Suite Bathroom

Wrangler's Roost Suite

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