About one mile outside of Dolores on 120 acres, this farmhouse provides a peaceful stay with amazing views! It has four small bedrooms, each with a queen bed, along with a living room and kitchen featuring views of the La Plata mountains. The bathroom on the main level is equipped with a full-size shower and there is a convenient half bath upstairs. In addition, a back deck showcases views of Mesa Verde, the Cortez valley, and the Sleeping Ute. The kitchen offers all the essentials to have a meal in the dinette area or the backyard BBQ grill may prompt a summer picnic outside. Whether you plan to experience the numerous attractions of the Four Corners including Mesa Verde, the Durango Silverton train, or activities such as skiing, river rafting, mountain biking, or hunting, or you would simply like to get off the grid, this vacation rental is a great place to call home base while you're away. We hope you come and stay! Main attractions around the area include:
*Hunting
*Telluride - Telluride Ski Resort, Gondola, Town of Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls, Trout Lake
*Ouray - Ouray Hot Springs,, Box Canyon, Wiesbaden Spa, area nicknamed the "Switzerland of America"
*Silverton - another stop off the Million Dollar Highway showcasing a quaint town and outdoor recreation
*Durango - Durango Silverton Train, Animas River rafting, Purgatory Ski Resort, Alpine Slide, Durango Hot Springs, Durango Main Street, Bar-D Chuckwagon Supper Show, Strater Hotel, Fish Hatchery and Wildlife, Museum, Powerhouse Science Museum
*Mesa Verde - Visitor Museum and Research Center, Mesa Verde Museum, tours of dwellings
*Dolores - Dolores river rafting, fishing, hiking/mountain biking trails
*UTV, ATV, Jeep, or Ebike rentals available in all these San Juan Mountain towns
*Canyons of the Ancients Visitors Center and Museum (Dolores)
*Bureau of Land Management - information center across the road
*Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
*Hovenweep National Monument
*Fourteeners - El Diente Peak, Mount Wilson, Wilson Peak, Sneffels Peak
*Hesperus Peak - with popular trails of Shark's Tooth and Centennial trails
*Phil's World - designated area for mountain biking
*Mc Phee Reservoir - fishing, boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding
*Conquistador Golf Course (Cortez), Hillcrest Golf Course (Durango), Telluride Golf Course
*Cortez Rec Center - swimming, basketball, racket ball, rock climbing
*Four Corners National Monument
*Arches National Park
*Canyon de Chelly National Monument
*Canyon Lands National Monument
*Monument Valley
*Moab, UT - hiking and four wheeling
Security Cameras
Cameras are located outside by the front and back doors.
Please Note
Our property is a small farmhouse, about 1100 square feet, that accomadates a couple or family of 4 or 5 nicely. It has fans, but no mini split or air conditioning yet. The downstairs stays cool with opening windows. The upstairs is warmer in the summer, but windows can be opened and each room has a tall oscillating fan. During winter time, the main level has central heat and there are heaters provided upstairs. We are hoping to put in mini-splits soon!
Yard Incomplete
We also want to disclose that the yard is not landscaped. It's a work in progress.
Owners Live on Property
Our home is on the 120 acres as well, but is a good distance away and out of sight.