Charming Mountain Chalet with Stunning Views

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

Explore the area

Montrose, CO

Orvis Hot Springs
‪26 min drive‬
Ridgway State Park
‪27 min drive‬
Dennis Weaver Memorial Park
‪28 min drive‬
Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Alpenglow

1 Queen Bed

Aslan

1 Queen Bed

Basement

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Edelweiss

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Ranch
Welcome to our "Home on the Range" overlooking the majestic San Juan and Cimarron mountains. At nearly 8,000 feet atop Log Hill mesa, this mountain retreat offers the most spectacular views the western slope of Colorado has to offer. Perfectly situated between Ouray (30 minutes), Ridgway (20 minutes) and Telluride (1 hour), enjoy 35 private and wooded acres of hike, mountain bike, horse, snowmobile, cross country ski and snowshoe trails right outside your doorstep. Explore the fun shops and jeep tours in Ouray, the delicious restaurants and farmers market in Ridgway, and the slopes of Telluride.

The Space
The house, detailed in beautiful, reclaimed barn wood, has three levels offering one bedroom with a queen bed and full bath on the main floor. The second floor has two bedrooms both with queen beds and balconies and a full bath to share. The 900 square foot basement has a large bedroom with a king bed, full bath, small kitchen, built in bunks (recommended for 16 and under), mud room and a cozy living room perfect for movie nights. The main floor family room offers plenty of natural light with a spacious kitchen and dining table for eight, comfy leather sofa and chairs by the fireplace and a wall of windows to enjoy the inspiring scenery. Step outside on the deck and relax into the tranquil surroundings - be sure to watch for the alpenglow and millions of stars at night.

Bed configurations:
Upstairs: 2 Bedrooms with a queen bed in each (total of 4 guests)
Master Bedroom on the Main Level: queen bed (total of 2 guests)
Basement: king bed and bunkbeds with full on bottom and twin on top (total of 2 adults and 2 children)

Have a romantic getaway or bring the kids -the ranch has something for everyone. Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind property!

Information regarding pets: For "instant book" we only allow 1 dog per reservation. A $100 nonrefundable pet fee is imposed. For those wishing to bring 2 dogs please contact us prior to booking for approval. IF approved, additional insurance will be required.

Additional services offered:
Pet Sitting (in home)
Baby Sitting (in home)
Food options
Picnic Baskets

Property manager

Nikki Huskey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please contact the host.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be aware that Barnette the cat resides at the property. I will come to the barn a few times a week to feed and water her.

Turn off the firepit and stove gas after use. No cooking on the firepit please. If you need more gas, please contact Nikki.

No ATV's, dirt bikes, cars/trucks, motorcycles on the trail - feet and bicycles only!

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

Note from host: Please contact the host.

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

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dennis Weaver Memorial Park and Ridgway State Park, while Ridgway Railroad Museum and Ute Indian Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Montrose, CO

What's nearby

Orvis Hot Springs - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
Ridgway State Park - 27 min drive - 21.4 km
Dennis Weaver Memorial Park - 28 min drive - 18.2 km
Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 38 min drive - 33.0 km
Blue Lakes Trail - 84 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Zona Colona - ‬18 min drive
‪221 South Oak - ‬20 min drive
‪Sunrise Mountain Coffee - ‬25 min drive
‪Divide Ranch And Golf Club - ‬8 min drive
‪Colorado Boy Brewing Co. - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Mountain Chalet with Stunning Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Mountain Chalet with Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Mountain Chalet with Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Mountain Chalet with Stunning Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall and Ridgway Chamber of Commerce. Ridgway Railroad Museum and Dennis Weaver Memorial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

20 Oct 2024

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

Expectations Meet

Our Family has been coming to the Ouray area for the past 10 years renting different properties and we all think this pushes the number one spot. Clean and well stocked everything we needed was there. Great views and secluded. And yes don't forget about Barney the friendly Cat.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

26 Sept 2024

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

Excellent accommodations!

The property is so beautiful! The best memory was the vibrant double rainbow seen off the back patio!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

24 Sept 2024

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

Great Hideaway!

This lil gem is hidden! The property was better than expected, we had a wonferful stay and the breakfast was amazing. The lilttles enjoyed the car and

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

15 July 2024

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

Excellent!

This was our 2nd time staying at thise property. We chose it for this trip because the first time was excellent. The views are amazing, the outdoor space is amazing and the house has such charm. Communication was great and we had another excellent week in Ridgway at this home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don & Laurie C.

25 June 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Colorado Home

Overall impression was it was a perfect configuration for our family inside and out.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

14 June 2024

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

Great Family Vacation

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The views from the house were amazing. We spent some great family time on the back porch around the fire and dinner outside. We enjoyed walking around the property and Barney the cat was very friendly. Watching the deer in the morning was a plus. We all had a fantastic time and the kids loved Pip (the goat) also.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

10 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful place - private, homey, incredible view.

From privacy to layout to deer and turkey in the back yard ... hiking, sledding, proximity to town--it was perfect. Thank you! Wonderful spot. So great to have stayed for many 180 degree sunrise-sunsets over the San Juans.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chastity H.

25 Dec 2023

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

Cozy cabin with spectacular views

We absolutely loved our stay in this charming little Chalet. I did not want to leave and wish we could live there. The views were spectacular, it was a cozy cabin with everything we needed. It was the perfect location and set up for our group. We were in the area visiting our daughter and grandchildren. This home made for the perfect location for our little family to have dinner and play table games together. We loved seeing wildlife each evening and the local cat was quite the companion. Nikki was quick to respond with answers to any questions I had. We definitely hope to come back in the future and would highly recommend this chalet to anyone looking to visit the area. I fell in love with it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prudi P.

28 Sept 2023

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

Views

Immaculate property, everything thing you need is on site. In all of our years of traveling, I don’t think we’ve ever had such a spectacular view in all direction. Simply breath taking. I almost didn’t see the need to leave at all, just a book and a glass of wine while enjoying the mountains. We were able to bring our dogs which was greatly appreciated, they travel everywhere with us. The corgi was a little mad most of the time because the barn cat sat in my lap more than he did and both dogs enjoyed the cat walking with us every morning

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh M.

10 Sept 2023

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

Heavenly Location

We enjoyed the charming country home. The facilities were clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the view solitude and exceptional view if Milky Way at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela h.

11 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful mountain escape

The cabin and property were beautiful. Well maintained and clean. The barn cat on the property was a great hunter and we enjoyed having Barney the barn cat to greet us when we arrived at the property. Nikki was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. The only thing that I would change about the cabin is the addition of air-conditioning... The cabin got very hot during the day and took a long time to cool off in the evening. The master bedroom window wouldn't open so it was very stuffy in that room. But we made due with the fans that were provided to stay cool during our stay. This would not deter us from staying again. We very much enjoyed our stay and didn't want to leave.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff S., Denver

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Million $ view and $1 management and maintenance.

The location was perfect for our purposes and the view is spectacular. However………there was trash scattered on the ground when we arrived. The wood box was also stuffed with trash from a previous occupant. We picked up the trash and the manager(?) came and took the cans. But did not empty the wood box. In fact she wondered if we put it there. After being there for an hour. We finally removed it ourselves after the house began to smell. The fire pit pictured in the listing had been removed and the propane was empty so we had to grill at another property in our group. The kitchen is completely disorganized and if there are measuring cups, we couldn’t find them. There windows are either stuck or if they do open, there are are no screens. Makes it difficult to cool the house. And then there’s the cat. Nice enough unless you run out of food for it. All in all we had a wonderful week. But next time we’ll look more carefully at the property we choose. You may want to do the same if your considering this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Where do you live?

31 July 2023

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

Five Star Views

This is a fantastic cabin property. The outside space, deck and views are amazing! Everything we needed for our family get-together. Quiet and yet close enough to explore the area attractions. Only thing that would make it better is when they get the hot tub going!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

25 July 2023

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

Stunning Views, Amazing Location

We loved our stay. The house is comfortable, and the location is amazing. The pictures of the views don't do it justice--the mountains all around are stunning. We ate dinner outside every night, accompanied by the extremely affectionate barn cat, Barney. My daughter adored her bunk-bed cave in the basement. And there is so much to do in the area! Beautiful hikes (don't miss the Blue Lakes!), horseback riding (we recommend Baker's Ranch), paddleboarding in Ridgeway State Park, and a short drive to Telluride (where we took an RV tour into even higher elevations). It was extremely hot while we were there, but the basement stayed cool and the house cooled down at night. Oh, and you can ask the host to turn off the outdoor lights at night for the most incredible stargazing ever!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie c.

25 Nov 2022

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

Family time in Montrose

What a cool family property. So much character and space with modern updates. Good location. We were there to look for property ourselves and visit friends. Awesome views. Very friendly cat. A fire pit would have been perfect for outside in the cold. Overall a great stay. Recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Scottsdale, AZ USA

1 Oct 2022

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

Excellent!

If you’re looking to get away from it all, this is the place. Yet there is still easy access to Ridgway and Montrose.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Broomfield, Colorado

30 Sept 2022

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

Amazing mountain retreat

My husband and I booked this rental for a destination elopement with our parents and one child. We all loved it and wished we could have stayed longer! The house is beautiful and spacious and the views and cute animals are just the cherry on the top! We were very appreciative of Nikki being so flexible when some of our guests bailed or needed us to rebook different dates! Not ideal at all but Nikki was understanding and flexible and helped us navigate how to change the reservation! We will definitely be back to celebrate an anniversary at some point and hope to stay longer and enjoy the animals some too! The little kitty is just sooooo sweet and we enjoyed her company and her guiding us around the neat property and all it has to offer! Highly recommend this Vrbo!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

23 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic!!!

What a great place! Tremendous views from the deck. Very well-equipped property and everything we needed was close at hand. Thank you for the wonderful stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

6 Sept 2022

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

Lovely outside and comfortable inside.

Totally enjoyed our stay with our pup. The log hill location is on a gravel road but easy to get to Montrose, Ouray and Telluride, which were our primary areas of exploration. It did rain part of each day during our stay but we could sit under the overhang, against the house, with sweet Barney the cat and watch the clouds and rainbows over the mountains. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Honda F.

29 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful and secluded

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was very roomy for 3 couples. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had ample supples for us to cook each night. Nikki was very responsive and helpful when contacted. My only suggestion would be to add some brighter lighting in the common areas, especially in the kitchen.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally W., Menasha, WI

14 Aug 2022

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

Amazing views and great location

We had a great stay!! Plenty of room for a large family. Lots of bathrooms (important for a large family...lol) The owner was so nice and easy to work with. The location was central to all the trails. Parking was amazing...lol... I know, it's just parking, but we had 4 Jeeps and a fifth come to visit and there is more than enough room to park close. That made it so easy to load and unload every day. Coffee and breakfast on the porch every morning with Barney (the kitty) was the best way to start our day. She is precious and we miss her already. The house is fully stocked with all the essentials of home. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

30 July 2022

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

Ranch house with an epic view

This property was amazing. The views of the San Juan mountains are breathtaking. The house is very cozy and relaxing. Sitting on that porch and enjoying the mountain air with that view is unbeatable. You have so much privacy with the size of this property. We felt all alone in the mountains. We made trips to Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway and the Black Canyon all from the ranch house. Just a great place and a great spot.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert R.

23 July 2022

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

Out in the Wilderness

Cool, unique cabin. Location is great if you want quiet, and far away from anything! Incredible views from the balconies.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert M.

2 July 2022

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

Great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina L., Massachusetts

26 June 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway in Ouray

The property is charming, clean and well-outfitted. The view and peaceful setting were restorative during our busy road trip around Colorado. The property is well situated to explore beautiful Ouray County - Telluride, Ridgeway, Ouray and Silverton. Our family loved the affection of sweet Barney the cat!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nikki Huskey

Hi y'all! My husband and I purchased Chimney Top Acres in April of 2019. The house underwent a complete renovation in 2019 as my family and I resided in the basement. We ran a very successful B&B until June of 2021 at which time we sold the property to a lovely couple, Mike & Amy, from TX. We are now renting the property exclusively as a vacation rental. My husband and I built a home on the adjoining 35-acre parcel. I serve as property manager for the new owners. We have a few goats and a barn cat on site at the barn. I frequent the barn a few times per day to check on them!

Why they chose this property

This property is truly magical. We searched near and far and have been blow away by what this property has to offer. The views are AMAZING!!! We have no light pollution therefore star gazing is optimal. The main house deck and Alpenglow guest room balcony face the West. You will enjoy spectacular sun sets as well from the Edelweiss room.

What makes this property unique

We are in a central location. Many guests enjoy using our house as a hub for their SouthWest Colorado adventures.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Alpenglow

Aslan

Basement

Edelweiss

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Main Level Ensuite

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property