Cabin on Porter Ranch

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Christmas with all the furry friends here at Porter Ranch!! Thank you Dot.

Summer of 2011 picture from Scott Thompson, can be you too!! Peace and solitude.

Our cozy cabin has a nice sized fridge for all your goodies and a chef's kitchen

Washer, dryer, bath, towels and soaps, we have it all here and ready for you!!

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

New Castle, CO

Glenwood Hot Springs
‪29 min drive‬
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
‪31 min drive‬
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
‪38 min drive‬
Rifle, CO (RIL-Garfield County Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This was one of the first school houses up the creek in New Castle, and the only one preserved. It is comfy and has a nice deck for a fantastic view up the creek to the sunlight ski resort. It has family style sleeping upstairs and a futon down.

We welcome you and your pets to our first rental on the Ranch, and have listed another rental called the OGWG (off grid with goats) for rent on vrbo as well!! 492452
We offer a fantastic kitchen for the chef in you and please text Mary if you are wanting for any kitchen items... We are centrally located to a plethora of activities, flop at the Cabin and get away from it all! X country ski and snow shoe on our ranch in the winter, or soak in the famous Glenwood Hot springs or the newer Iron Mountain pools, climb in Rifle, hunt in Section 42, go to the play, ski Sunlight, Vail or Aspen, all are close! Grab some board games, relax in the glider. Life is good. We welcome you with open arms to our world. It is unique and simple, and you will love it.

Keywords: Chef's kitchen, great views, air conditioning up and down, washer and dryer, on a private ranch just minutes from glenwood springs, elk bugle next to the window, peace on the front porch, sleeps open family style upstairs..

Property manager

Terry and Mary

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please leave it like you found it. Dishes away, don't forget your chargers, and we can get the rest.

2. IF you bring a dog or dog(s) we love your fur babies, but Pick up after your dogs. IF you do not, your damage deposit is mine.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

New Castle

Located in New Castle, this cabin is near theme parks. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Glenwood Hot Springs are worth checking out. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Castle, CO

What's nearby

South Canyon Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
Glenwood Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
Iron Mountain Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

Glenwood Springs Station - 30 min drive
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Lazy Bear Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
‪Lakota Links - ‬23 min drive
‪Stop N Save #12 - ‬18 min drive
‪Hong's Garden Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Porter Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cabin on Porter Ranch ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Porter Ranch ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Porter Ranch located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in New Castle is within 9 mi (15 km) of New Castle Chamber of Commerce, Lakota Canyon Golf Club and Colorado River. New Castle Town Hall is 7.5 mi (12 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Misti H.

19 Feb 2025

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

Great little cabin

Love this remote cabin. Beautiful views and very peaceful!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

11 Aug 2024

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

Great Escape

Exactly what we were looking for to get away from it all.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

8 Aug 2024

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

Cute mountain stay

Loved staying here, nice getaway from crazy daily life ☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

6 Aug 2024

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

Schoolhouse

What a great property! Family of four stayed here for a long weekend. The property is quiet, beautiful scenery. We had deer, Elk and horses all within a few hundred yards of us. The owner was so kind. She allowed my daughter to pet the horses and even spoke with her about horses for a good whille. She even left peaches on our doorstep the day we were checking out. I cant say enough wonderful things about this property and owner. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

27 July 2024

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Gorgeous views and comfy cabin

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

15 July 2024

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

Ms

Perfect get away out of the city but only a short drive in. Beautiful average wit mountains all around. Wildlife everywhere. We will definitely visit again. Mary is a great hostess and very interesting to speak with

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

9 July 2024

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

Love this place!

Mary and Terry are the best hosts ever. This is a property my family has visited for years. Perfect for relaxing evenings and rafting day trips.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanne L.

7 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic host on a private ranch

Mary was super friendly and extremely accommodating. We brought two kids and a dog and Mary made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We can't wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

27 Nov 2023

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

Mini vacation

Unique and special property. Loved watching the goats and having horses for neighbors. We had everything we needed and it was warm and cozy. Far enough away but close enough to hiking, dining and activities. Property owner was very responsive, friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori f.

28 Oct 2023

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

What a great “Holiday Out”

Thank you Mary and Terry for your hospitality! You are wonderful hosts. making sure that we had everything for our stay and giving us history of the property and area. The school house is very charming. It was a nice weekend getaway with our furry and human daughters!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect getaway

A friend and I stayed at the school house while we were hunting elk , what a wonderful experience we enjoyed it a lot and will be back. The owner Mary is a wonderful lady and always there to help and goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect. Views of elk and mountains are gorgeous. Couldn’t be any happier with the stay .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

15 Aug 2023

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

Glenwood escape

We really enjoyed this much needed getaway. The property is just far enough off the beaten path to where you feel like you’re by yourself. Disconnected from society. The owner, Mary P. was very friendly and did come out to meet us, which I enjoyed. Would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louisa K.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

Loved the location, the view from the front deck is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Very quiet, just a very occasional farm truck going by. Star gazing at night was incredible. Yet only 5 miles from Newcastle! Nice remodel on the inside, clean on the inside. Some hand made plates were a nice touch. There was a slight pet urine smell, seemed to air out with open windows. I was disappointed to find over 30 piles of dog poo in the yard. I picked it up myself, I do it weekly in my own yard, didn't contact Mary or Terry. I think they would've taken care of it themselves, if given the chance. There were a couple of rolls of poo bags in a drawer, I guess some people have to be told to pick up after their pets? The gas grill didn't work, either. We were already running late with dinner, so just broiled the steaks instead. We did use the wood fire pit, very nice (I think we were the first!) The upstairs/loft bed was probably comfortable- we let our 13 year old granddaughter sleep in it, the boys got the cots. They said the cots were comfortable. The futon downstairs my husband and I slept on, not so much. We should've switched with the bed upstairs! There's a fence around the deck, and another, around the yard. We still kept our 10 month old jumping bean pup on a cable in the yard- she can get over a 6ft fence, and these aren't that high, but should be fine for smaller/ less mobile dogs. All in all, a nice get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayce Holt

30 July 2023

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

Family vacation

Very beautiful area to stay. The cabin was perfect for what we needed. We were visiting Glenwood Springs and surrounding areas to hike. We brought our 2 dogs with us so this was a perfect place to stay to accommodate us. Mary was very friendly and helpful. I must say the morning sunrise is beautiful from the deck

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

20 July 2023

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

Such a great place!

We love staying at the Holiday Out and go back every year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Z.

19 July 2023

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

Cabins

Thank you very much for letting us stay at your awesome cabins. We appreciated it all! Beautiful views and animals to see. We definitely will get a hold of you again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E., Denver

15 July 2023

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

We will be back again!

I cannot say enough about how perfect this place was! The hosts are super responsive and the cabin has everything you need. Loved the front porch and fenced in yard for our pups. Watching the goats and the elk was incredible! Super easy drive too. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tod S.

11 July 2023

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

peaceful

Quiet, beautiful area

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina w.

7 July 2023

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

Mary is da bomb

Mary showed us hospitality and taught us much. We had to leave early, and i actually got teary about it. Sorry we couldn't say goodby, Mary.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

30 Mar 2023

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

Good alternative for pet owners looking for mountain getaway

Overall good experience. Owner, Mary, very friendly and responsive. Property has all amenities for a comfy stay and there’s a grocery store at the highway exit where you can pick up anything you need. Online listing is a little outdated (e.g., property has a Roku now) or other details not disclosed until closer to check in (e.g., guard dogs on the ranch to look out for on the drive in). There was some noticeable unpleasant pet odor upon arrival (somewhat expected for a pet friendly place), but we picked up a couple of candles and were fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

13 Dec 2022

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

More than amazing

Thank you so much Mary for share your property with the world. What an amazing weekend we had in this cabin, we was celebrating our anniversary and was more than perfect. The place, the spot, the sunrise and the nature around us. Thank you so much, this place is highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

16 Oct 2022

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

AMAZING getaway!

Mary and Terry's property was fantastic! We will defiantly return! We felt right at home so did our dogs! And finding a place to have your dogs is a rare gem!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

8 Oct 2022

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

Our new favorite!

Beautiful views and very comfortable lodging. We LOVED watching the elk and deer close by. The yard is fenced which our dogs loved being able to be loose in. Private country feel and just as perfect as we could have hoped for!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

17 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

Just what we were looking for.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

30 Aug 2022

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

Can’t wait to return

Stunning views, lovely property. I was looking for solitude and this was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Terry and Mary

Terry was born to the ranch and this life. He and I run this Ranch as a couple, and make a good team with our foundation bitch Rosie's kids having kids.. Taz threw a nice pup, and I call him Fyn. Hoping for more next time out of this champion... and Panther thrilled me, of course, and had 3 blacks and a red lakie! The giants are slowing down, as we are.without spring chores and ditches and tractor maintenance and all and the rest of the critters, without them we would be pretty boring... See you up here...

Why they chose this property

our cabin is historical and special. A glimpse of real ranch life is fascinating to others, we have found. Please relax and unwind up here, we welcome you. we have put in hughes net, so those of you who need to work, can..... sorry..

What makes this property unique

We are so close to the hot springs, or our local's hot pots, as we call them, and really love the privacy and the solitude that we can offer to the world. we are minutes away from world class rock climbing as well, and have had climbers as far away as germany stay here for weeks. Please let us show you the elk pen cabin as well as this one, and NOW we are going underground! whooo a dull moment here! Also just found another school house, the mead school house... will be moving her up here as well!!

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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