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SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon

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Cabin has big covered porch for welcoming the sunrise with stunning canyon views
Cabin in Elm grove in Spring time.
Moki Point Ruins in foreground & Apple & Elm trees, Cabin, and red rock in back
Master BR has king bed, two dresser, twin closets and a full private bath.
Private Master Bath has soaking tub and separate shower.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cortez, CO
  • Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sutcliffe Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yucca House National Monument
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Extra Beds

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second BR

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon

The cabin is located in the heart of the Four Corners area. If you like exploring red rock canyons, have an interest in the ancient peoples of the Southwest or just want to get away to a stunningly beautiful area to enjoy the peace and quiet while relaxing in the space of 35 acres just off a paved road in canyon country, this cabin will fill your needs. Make this your private getaway to a land filled with history and ancient mystery. This cabin feels remote but is only a 1/4 mile down a well maintained gravel road from a paved road and provides a base for taking advantage of all that the four corners has to offer. Lots of parking. It lies exactly midway between Mesa Verde and Hovenweep and 5 min from great hiking at the Sand Canyon entrance to Canyons for the Ancients.

Situated along the year-round creek in the midst of the red rock cliff section of historic McElmo canyon, the cabin sits a shady elm grove, next to red rock cliffs and a Macintosh & Jonathan apple orchard. Long since abandoned by the 'Anazasi' who lived in the surrounding countryside from its mesa tops to its canyon bottoms; this canyon was once home to the ancestors of the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico. Their legacy remains visible today as is illustrated by the cliff dwellings across the creek seen from the cabin front porch and the pottery sherds surfacing as the rains and winds uncover buried layers of of an earlier civilization in the surrounding fields.

Once home to Mormon settlers and farmers scattered along the stage coach road by the creek, the canyon is still home to cowboys and ranchers alongside the farmers, archaeologists, artists, stone carvers, horses, cows, sheep, donkeys, foxes, deer, grape growers, wine makers and the very rare occasional mountain lion and black bear.

Keywords: Cabin, large shaded porch, red rock canyon views, creek, hiking.

Property manager

Kimberly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 25 accompanied by adults welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
2 fenced yards. Please contact owner for approval.
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortez

Located in Cortez, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio and Anasazi Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sutcliffe Vineyards and Guy Drew Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sutcliffe Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ute Mountain Casino - 26 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Yucca House National Monument - 30 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 35 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-out at SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sutcliffe Vineyards and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Guy Drew Winery is 6.9 mi (11 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Amazing place. Great value
We were a family of 5 visiting from Australia. This was a fantastic house set against an amazing landscape with acres of land around for the kids to play in. The visiting tame peacock who sought fruit (preferring banana to apple) was amusing. The house itself was very clean and comfortable. Bernard was a terrific host via text message who made suggestions about landmarks we might (and in the event did) enjoy visiting. Highly recommended. Thanks very much Bernard. Kate and Rob
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Time travel to the 70s
Great location and quiet with a pleasant view. Make Sure you write down the 6 digit code from the owner as VRBO sent an incorrect 4 digit code and you’ll have to drive half way to Cortez to get a signal. Interior really needs an update We splurged 2 on 4 new wine glasses at the thrift store. Rustic ands bit messy. Good for dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dramatic venue, comfortable home
Dramatically quiet escape after full days exploring these beautiful lands. Comfortably, well-appointed home, nestled conveniently near Cortez, dark night skies, gentle breezes. Sleep well, wake up refreshed, seize the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG S R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and Peaceful
The property is located a short drive from Cortez and sits amid many ancient settlements (including some on the property). A 20 - 30 minute drive to Hovenweep, five minutes to Sun Canyon hikes, and 30 - 40 minute drive to Mesa Verde. There is an apple orchard on site which had several varieties, ripe for the picking. We saw different wildlife right in front of the cabin along with migrating hummingbirds. We really enjoyed staying here and can't wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Oasis
Our family had an amazing time on this property. This gem is off the main highway which made it so peaceful!!! Plus there was so many places to explore!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
After some difficulty getting in the house and some wifi mix-up, our stay was wonderful. The location was perfect to go exploring Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients. We had everything we needed for some quiet evenings at home. My grandson loved trying to get pictures of the hummingbirds from the front deck. My husband and I even extended our stay by a day after our family left. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and perfectly quiet
We chose this house because it was dog friendly. We also looked at the location and checked with the owners to make sure there would be no fireworks on the Fourth of July. Our neighbors randondomly use fireworks starting in June and go through August; but the week of July 4th is the absolute worst. We have an eight year old dog that doesn’t need that kind of stress and this place was the greatest getaway we could have asked for. We had an hour an eight hour drive to get to this beautiful location and it was completely worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donovan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin!
Overall wonderful cabin and property. It was nice and secluded and had plenty of space for our dogs. It had everything prepped and ready for us to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding areas! We especially liked the cork board with neat information and activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi M., Durango, CO & Center Point, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location & views are fabulous
This property has some good things going for it. The location was ideal for the areas we wanted to explore and the views off the back porch are stunning. With the exception of meal prep, which was mainly just arranging the food we cooked at home, we were out exploring, on the back porch, or asleep. The kitchen is adequately stocked, but we felt the need to wipe everything out or wash it before using, and the dish towels left a strong odor of laundry set fabric softener on everything. The house itself, inside and out really needs a deep clean and power wash. The dead bugs ( not just a couple) are a give-away that housekeeping is doing the bare minimum. There were dishes in the dishwasher upon our arrival. Beds are comfortable but bring your own pillows. Bathrooms were fine. I’d stay again if there were no other options but on the whole, it wasn’t up to our standards, and we are also VRBO Premier Hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for historic adventures
We were looking forward to adventure when we booked this property and were very pleased. The house was as we hoped and the swamp cooler and window ACs were essential as it was HOT. Although it was fascinating having prairie dogs right off the front porch, we were a little concerned with our dog and interactions and other possibilities... It was also unfortunate that trail to the creek was a bit overgrown with weeds and tamarisk and we realize the challenges with that. That said, it was well worth busting the brush to explore beyond the foot bridge. There were also several trailheads nearby giving access to some incredible country and the short trip to Hovenweep was incredible. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The property was well stocked and had the most amazing views. We were able to cook/prep meals with ease. The added personal touches like the binder with information about the area and recommendations, games and plenty of seating was much appreciated. We woke up to enjoy the sunrise most mornings. With my family of 4 and grandparents, we were all comfortable. Close to Mesa Verde and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and beautiful
The house was perfect!!! It was super relaxing sitting on the back deck. The views are amazing. It was so peaceful. We would definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This fit our needs perfectly
I’m late in submitting this. We were there in the fall on 2022. We loved the location but understand that it’s not for everyone. It was a great location for visiting mesa verde and hovenweep. A short drive to some spectacular hiking and breathtaking views of Ute Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

GREG S R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cortez in Spring
We really enjoyed the privacy and location of the home. Covered parking allowed for unloading/loading of gear out of the weather. The home was clean and very comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped. Best of all is how the home faces east to allow for watching sunrise from living room and front porch. We had some problem with heat and hot water, both issues resolved quickly after contacting owner. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., portland oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, comfortable and cozy
We stayed here in the winter. The view from the property is gorgeous, and there's amazing hiking very very close. Very relaxing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This priory is set in a beautiful area! The views were amazing and the front porch was the perfect spot to take it all in. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because the dishes were pretty dirty but not sure the owner is supposed to check that after each stay. We just washed anything we used. I would definitely stay here again. Host was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Fran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Exploring Mesa Verde
We enoyed our stay in Cortez. The house was a little out of the way but once we arrived, it was perfect. Setting is beautiful and quiet and it afforded everything we needed for our short stay. I would suggest that you write down access code for door before arriving as we had no cell service to access the info. Once we connected to internet, we had no problems. We went mainly to see the cliff dwelling sites at Mesa Verde and were not disappointed! All in all we enjoyed our stay and the area is full of history and outdoor adventures One suggestion we had was maybe a lamp or two in living area for evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, rustic property
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is bare bones but those bones are gorgeous. Loved the view and the porch. Window AC is slightly annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McElmo Canyon Visit
This was our third stay in this property and we again were captured by the special surroundings and spectacular view of McElmo Canyon. The property is clean and recent upgrades added to the quality of our stay. Outstanding value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful seclusion!!!!
loved the drive through the mountains to the property, beautiful location, quiet, secluded!!! had everything needed for a very enjoyable stay, back porch was wonderful, nature and wild-life....only issue was the oven was out but managers were easy to contact via text and call....didnt really bother our plans to much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We loved everything about our stay. The property was beautiful and peaceful. We visited nearby national parks during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay at a Beautiful Cabin
We loved our stay at the Scenic Cabin. The views were outstanding. We enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife including hummingbirds, a fox, deer, lizards, and prairie dogs. The hike to the kiva was fun and we appreciated the map and directions to help us get there. There were several helpful hints posted throughout the cabin to help with operating things like the blinds and swamp cooler. There were plenty of blankets, pillows, and bedding which were all very comfortable. We were all so grateful for the in-window A/C units in each bedroom and the swamp cooler in the family room. These made our stay much more comfortable. I liked the feeling that the cabin was nestled in a peaceful, remote area but it's important to note that it is 20 minutes from Cortez and 30 minutes from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. The cabin was clean when we arrived but I gave 4 stars because there were a lot of bugs. We were glad to find bug spray and that helped quite a bit. But we had several encounters with live wasps and spiders among other bugs throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue E., Midlothian, Virginia United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than the description!
We absolutely loved our stay. It felt so homey and the hosts thought of everything. Small touches and details, you know the owners love this home. It was a beautiful property to explore and we loved sitting on the deck, watching the hummingbirds visit. We also saw tons of other birds, prairie dogs, and beautiful views of the canyon. Great place for a family!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T., Beaverton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
When we arrived, we were so impressed by the view of the surrounding beautiful area that we immediately wished we were staying longer! We loved the natural beauty around us, the humming birds, and even the little prairie dogs in the yard. It is a little ways out of Cortez, but we wouldn't have changed that for anything. Everything was comfortable and rustic and just what we were looking for. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett M., Wichita, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cabin in the Country
Cabin is both the right and wrong word for this place. I agree with another reviewer that the photos don’t do this place justice. It is out of town but that is what drew us to this place. It was fairly easy to find and once the GPS “arrived” us at the driveway the direction to and house number were well marked and easy to find. For the price of two hotel rooms for two nights we got this spacious cabin with a modern clean inside. The view from the porch is spectacular and the hummingbirds add to the relaxing nature of the place. Along with the quiet. Very relaxing at the end of our vacation. If we are ever planning to come to this part of Colorado again I will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly

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The owner and his Grand-kids. For many years I have had an interest in Archaeoastronomy, a blend of archeology and astronomy. I have made numerous trips to the Andes in Peru to investigate Inca ruins with my neighbors. The Anasazi people of the Four Corners region of the Southwest hold that same allure for me - only they lived right in my back yard! There are kivas, stone towers, petroglyphs and sun spirals within easy reach and lots of educational opportunity to learn about it nearby. We felt blessed to find this vacation cabin in the heart of the Anasazi country with plenty of opportunity to explore and to study the ancient peoples and their knowledge of practical astronomy. We hope you will enjoy the area as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

This property has McElmo Creek running through it the red rock sandstone canyon all year long, an apple orchard, spectacular views and borders on the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Our neighbors are friendly, knowledgeable and handy folks: horse riders, healers, Andean & Southwest explorers, farmers, wine makers, fruit growers, and creative people. With sunny Colorado skies only 10 miles from great bars and restaurants in a real four corners small town with that out west county beat, a natural park, and wonderful hiking to Anasazi ruins just out the back door, but far enough from the city lights that the skies are dark and the entire sky is available for viewing.

What makes this property unique

Perfect views from the front porch swing of the red cliff rock section of McElmo canyon. The incredibly dark views of the night sky in the dry desert air, the solitude of being away from town, the slow and peaceful lifestyle, spectacular scenery, finding a new pot shard in the yard, watching the deer and fox, all the apples we can eat, good wine tasting just up the road - these are some of the things that make our Cabin in McElmo Canyon special.

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