Sneffels Retreat! Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in Peace & Comfort!

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Looking at the cabin from the Elk Meadows water tank. (House with white car.)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Ridgway, CO

Orvis Hot Springs27 min drive
Ouray Hot Springs Pool40 min drive
Cascade Falls40 min drive
Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy amazing mountain views from our beautiful home. Be a part of nature while having the use of modern conveniences and antiques. We use green friendly cleaners. With our unique location, you can enjoy all the mountain benefits of exercise, adventure, sight seeing, or shopping, then escape for solitude and relaxation in a homey atmosphere. Soak in the nearby hot springs pools, enjoy one of the local restaurants, or relax on the deck and eat in.
Our home is clean, with rustic charm of the old west, sprinkled with modern conveniences.

Keywords: Outdoor activities 365 days a year, easy access to Telluride, Ouray, and Ridgway. Enjoy antique furnishings, and all the comforts of home. A piano, fully stocked kitchen including spices. Watch birds, elk and deer seasonally on the property. Hike, bike, or ski from the front porch, or curl up with a good book on the sofa or deck, and enjoy incredible views of 14,150 ft. Mt. Sneffles in the San Juan Mountain Range. Bathrooms on each level. Open, comfortable, and inviting.

Property manager

Marsha Waugh

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises.

Any cleaning services over the normal five hours, will be deducted from the damage This includes the oven..

Please report any damage to the owners. In order for us to prepare for our next guests, let us know if there are any issues or repairs that need fixed

NO PARTIES! We have a very quiet neighborhood. Any reported parties subject you to immediate vacating the property with no refund!

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ridgway

This holiday home is located in Elk Meadows, a neighbourhood in Ridgway, and is in a rural area and on a river. Telluride Historic District is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Telluride Ski Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ridgway, CO

What's nearby

Orvis Hot Springs - 27 min drive
Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 40 min drive
Cascade Falls - 40 min drive
Ouray Ice Park - 41 min drive
Box Canyon Falls Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Del Gnar - ‬25 min drive
‪Full Tilt Saloon - ‬26 min drive
‪True Grit Cafe - ‬25 min drive
‪Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse - ‬25 min drive
‪Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sneffels Retreat! Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in Peace & Comfort! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sneffels Retreat! Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in Peace & Comfort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sneffels Retreat! Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in Peace & Comfort!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sneffels Retreat! Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in Peace & Comfort! located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Railroad Museum and Ridgway Town Hall. San Juan Hut Systems and Ridgway Chamber of Commerce are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

20 June 2024

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

Beautiful View

The property was well maintained and had everything we needed. We wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy the view of Mt. Sneffels

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryLynn H.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Glorious

Fabulous house and incredible views. This is an amazing retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

12 Apr 2024

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

Retreat to Elk Meadows

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marsha’ home in Elk Meadows. The home was very clean and well stocked. Marsha made sure that the items we questioned were provided for us. Marsha and Jody are very pleasant to work with and we will love to come again. Mt. Sneffels was spectacular as well as the surrounding mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

30 Sept 2023

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

Dreaming of Our Return

What a great place! We traveled from Denver to the Four Corners with stops throughout, traveling around for 1600 miles, but I was most anxious to lay my eyes on Mt Sneffels and Sneffels retreat did not disappoint! The home was very clean, nicely decorated, comfy beds and all the comforts of home. The view was great. The location was perfect for adventures in all directions. Unfortunately we had cloudy rainy and even snow on the Sneffel Range peaks on our 2 full days. Despite that it made for beautiful scenes as the clouds rolled through. I hope they continue to share their home with travelers like us, so we can return and imagine how lucky we are to "live" in a magical place if even just for a few days. The memories will last a lifetime.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

28 Sept 2023

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

Stay at Sneffels

Great scenic mountain view. Beautiful home. It was well stocked with all the essentials. Check in process was very easy. Thank you Marsha for all the wonderful memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

6 Sept 2023

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

Family escape Texas heat vacation

We could not have been happier with Sneefles Retreat! It was the nicest home we have stayed in...beautifully furnished the inside was as welcoming as the mountain views outdoors. This home is particularly nice for multi-generation families because it allows for separation and togetherness as desired. Our adult son enjoyed having his own retreat downstairs and joining us upstairs for family time. Loved that the home is away from town. The road is gravel but in good repair and easy to drive with very minimal if any washboard effect. This home is located in our favorite corner of Colorado and we hope to visit it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew O.

3 July 2023

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

Family retreat to the San Juans

Overall experience was wonderful and Marsha was very helpful. The cabin was very nice and had a great view of Mount Sneffels. Our family had a great trip!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C., Overland Park KS

26 June 2023

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

Beautiful Views and Comfortable

The house was perfect for our family of five. Everything was clean and comfortable. The beds were great! The house is about a 10 minute drive from Ridgway down a gravel round. This added a bit more drive time to get to activities, but the views made up for it! Coffee on the porch looking at Mt Sneffels was a highlight!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

9 June 2023

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

Very nice and host was awesome

Beautiful views. Easy access to Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride, and hiking/fishing. Quiet area, nice neighbors. Everything as described. Full bath in downstairs bedroom with large tv. Full bath in main room next to living/kitchen area. 1/2 bath in upstairs bedroom. You have access to streaming services only in downstairs tv, otherwise you can watch dvds. No tv in main area. Overall it’s a nice place and location in the mountains.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

20 Jan 2023

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

Superb stay

Exactly as described and so much better too. We had a great stay. Would not hesitate to recommend a stay here.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T., Phoenix, AZ

10 Jan 2023

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

Christmas break at the cabin

What a beautiful place to stay. The cabin was perfect for our family of 5. We woke up every morning to a winter wonderland outside those big living room windows.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

2 Jan 2023

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

Happy New Year's Mini-Honeymoon!

We enjoyed the remote location, well stocked & clean. Suggestions would be softer towels & a coffee table in the main room or family room. One other thing was a black lab dog barking across the field from the back of the house for along time even after we went back into the house after a walk around the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonny M., Guntown

4 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful property with awesome mountain views

This property was beautifully furnished and well thought out. There was snow although it was short lived. There were mule deer in the yard. We have nothing but good things to say. Thanks to the owners for sharing their property with strangers.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

27 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful

We had a great experience

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

20 Oct 2022

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

Sneffels Retreat 10/17 thru 10/20

Super fun stay and the property was just as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

5 Oct 2022

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

Incredible Fall Colors

The scenery was beautiful and the snow on the Sneffels range was certainly impressive. Amazingly beautiful time of year!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary W., Aubrey, TX

27 Sept 2022

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

Nice Getaway to Escape the Heat

Although the temperatures were above average during our week stay, it was much better than the upper 90s at home. It was great to get away and we visited several places in Ridgway, Ouray, and Silverton. We were very comfortable at Sneffels Retreat, felt secure at night, and slept well during the cool quiet nights.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

27 Sept 2022

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

Amazing views

We had a wonderful stay. The property is comfortable and clean and has everything you need and the views are amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

25 Sept 2022

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

Spectacular location!

The location 15 minutes from Ridgway is great for views, solitude, and mountain air. Nice kitchen and comfortable rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerianne m.

25 Aug 2022

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

the trip I missed

I couldn't go, but my daughter & her family/friends rented this house after I meticulously chose this rental for the Telluride Mushroom Festival. they enjoyed the house/location/views.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valery P.

5 July 2022

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

Wonderful experience

We truly enjoyed our time at the Sneffels Retreat. The road to the retreat is not paved and made our car very dusty but it was a most wonderful drive ~ the scenery and wildlife were amazing. It was a shame that the oven had an 'accident' prior to our arrival but Marsha called in advance of our vacation start and alerted us to the issue. We improvised and all was fine! If we find ourselves in the area again we will definitely stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

10 June 2022

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

Amazing wedding trip

This wonderful property was just what we needed amidst the travel issues we faced trying to get family to the area for our daughter's wedding. The scenery was amazing and the house was perfect for our needs. It was an escape from the stress of wedding plans and travel. Peace and tranquility!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James J.

16 May 2022

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

Overall very good

Nice neighborhood, beautiful mountains nearby. Pretty cabin in very good condition.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

aj m.

6 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful Mountain Holiday

We had a fantastic experience staying here! Marsha was exceptional and called to check in with us prior to travel as a snow storm was due to impact the area. The cabin was a perfect with every amenity; a true quiet retreat to sit by the fire and soak in the gorgeous mountain views. Definitely need a 4WD or AWD to navigate the roads to the cabin in the winter. Can't wait to visit again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H., Littleton, CO

29 Nov 2021

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

Another great stay

Another great week at the Sneffels Retreat, Elk Meadows. We love the house, location and the spectacular Ridgway area. The views from the house are wonderful, the house is very well equipped with everything you need, always spotlessly clean, very quiet area, etc. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marsha Waugh

Jody and Marsha welcome you to their dream home. As outdoor enthusiasts, they have spent over 30 years exploring the hidden wonders of western Colorado. They completed their mountain retreat in 2010 and hope you too will come experience the grandeur of the San Juan Mountains.
Jody is research scientist who has spent his career cleaning up the legacy waste of the Cold War. He loves downhill skiing, biking, and mountain climbing. Marsha, a music teacher, loves spending time hiking, mountain biking, and playing with their grand children, 2 cats, and 2 llamas. She teaches Tai-chi, Yoga, and Pilates. They both love traveling and spending time with family. They are happy to help their guests enjoy there home, and create life long memories.

Why they chose this property

Jody grew up in Durango and always wanted to live in the mountains. After spending their honeymoon in the San Juan mountains, Jody and Marsha dreamed of having a place to share with family and friends. This spot is within an hour of many of the area's attractions. Our newly built home lets you experience life in the mountains with all the comforts of home at the end of the day.

What makes this property unique

With year round access, our guests can enjoy travel any time of the year. The cozy home allows you a place of refuge along with all the modern amenities. Our guests love the antiques and art that are displayed in the house. It is wonderful to sit on the sofa and watch the sunrises, and sunsets on Mt. Sneffles. The deck is a great place to relax, read, or eat. Seasonally, we watch the deer and elk stroll through the property. Hawks and other birds fly overhead. During the summer months, hummingbirds dart around stopping to drink from the seasonal wildflowers.