Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath
This Alpine retreat is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It offers sweeping, in-your-face views of 13 to 14,000-foot San Juan peaks to the south and more distant views of the Cimarrons to the east.
The home is perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends. It includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great room, a game room, and a dining room spread over two stories. Upstairs offers expansive views and includes a master bedroom, kitchen, and great room. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook your favorite meals, including pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and appliances. It is well-provisioned with non-perishables, including quality spices/seasonings, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. The large deck offers stunning views of the mountains and is perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, afternoon barbeque, or a glass of wine at sunset.
Downstairs includes 2 bedrooms, a well-stocked game room, and a full bath. A washer and dryer are in a separate laundry room. All bedrooms are equipped with humidifiers to help ensure your comfort in the dry mountain air.
The home is in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from hiking and off-road trails. While secluded, it is readily accessible to the valley below. Downtown Ridgway has restaurants, shops, and groceries and is about 8 miles (20 minutes) on a well-maintained dirt and gravel road. Charming Ouray is a 30-minute drive through the spectacular Uncompahgre River valley.
You will feel like you are on top of the world. If you are lucky, you’ll see an afternoon shower, followed by clouds in the valley below and a double rainbow! At 8,900 feet elevation, the home offers breathtaking alpine beauty, ample groves of Aspens, and abundant wildlife. You will likely see plenty of deer, including those visiting in the front yard. You may also see bobcats, bald eagles, coyotes, elk, or even glimpse a black bear. In the quiet of the mountains, you may connect with the gentle sounds of nature and, on a clear night, see the night sky in all its wonder.
The house is heated by an electric-powered hydronic radiant heating system, which is both efficient and environmentally friendly. The electricity for the heating system is generated by solar panels on the roof, so you can feel good knowing that you're helping to reduce your carbon footprint on your vacation. The house is super well insulated and was constructed using green building practices, such as using recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances.
This is a unique and magical place! Guaranteed, you will not want to leave it! If you're looking for a relaxing vacation in a modern, spacious home offering incredible views of the San Juan mountains, this is the perfect place for you!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you have used the outdoor grill, please make sure you have cleaned it and left it in the same condition that you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are responsible for complying with Elk Meadows HOA rules and regulations.
The garage is not available to guests.
Please note Ouray County fire restrictions: https://----------------
****THE SUMMER FIRE BAN IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT****
Please protect the quiet enjoyment of wildlife (esp. Deer who love the house) & neighbors. Also, HOA does not permit ATV riding in Elk Meadows.
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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
This property uses solar energy
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Ridgway
Located in Elk Meadows, a neighbourhood in Ridgway, this holiday home is 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 Ouray Alchemist Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Kate's Place - 26 min drive
Greenwood’s - 28 min drive
Taco del Gnar - 26 min drive
Full Tilt Saloon - 27 min drive
Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$651, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath located?
Located in Elk Meadows, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall and San Juan Hut Systems. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and Ridgway Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful! The Nest thermostat in the MB seems out of commission. Great add/touch having the fans in bedroom. Awesome that there were cooking supplies handy: olive oil, coffee, spices. We would certainly visit again!
Dave B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Steve
19 November 2025
Wonderful views and accommodations. Only complaint was the mattresses downstairs bedrooms. Will stay there again.
This home was perfect. Very clean, plenty of room and Spectacular views all around. Host was very good with all the communication. We would definitely stay again!!
Incredible property and views!! We had plenty of space to spread out, the kitchen had all the amenities we needed for cooking all of our meals and the deck was perfect in the mornings and evenings. We saw elk, deer and a bear! We truly enjoyed our stay and would book again.
The views from the back porch were anazing! It was super quiet and peaceful. I have never seen a better stocked kitchen. It had everything. We hope to stay again.
Rod D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan
15 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a stunning view of the mountains! We loved returning to such a wonderful place each day of our stay. The home is comfortable and spacious upstairs with views right out the main windows. The kitchen is well supplied and we enjoyed the board games available too.
Bill was very helpful throughout our stay with any additional information and support. We would love to stay here again if ever back in southwestern Colorado.
Really enjoyed our time at this property. It’s in a quiet neighborhood about 20 minutes from Ridgway. Fully stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen accessories and a grill for you to stay there all day if desired. Great views of the mountains all around!
Excellent, plan was to bike in Telluride and swim in Ouray. I could have stayed on the porch all day admiring the views and watching wildlife. House was very well furnished. Admired the straw bale construction and solar heat/energy.
Open, spacious, well-featured! Perfect for accompanying Ouray hut to hut system hike! There were 7 women and we each had our own space and bed! The city of Ridgeway was not far and Ridgeway had great restaurants to facilitate our stay around the dehydrated food we mostly ate on the hike! Fantastic views!! And wildlife!!!
This place, WOW! I can't say enough about the views. We came from northern Wisconsin for Ouray, but honestly, ridgeway and this house was some of the highlights of our trip. The house was clean, HUGE, and had everything needed. Plenty of driveway space and the home owner was always readily available for questions as well. We would absolutely stay again.
The property was beautiful. Amazing views. close to many areas of interest. Need to move sign stating "no shoes on the carpet" to a better area. We were actually up the stairs before we saw the sign, as it is halfway up the stairs on a windowsill. We enjoyed reading about how the house is so environmentally made. really surprised when I opened the door on the wall to actually see the bale of hay.
We loved staying at this beautiful Elk Meadows house. It was a great base to explore the mountains and a cozy home to return to at the end of the day. I'll continue to dream about the mountain views and stargazing long after our trip.
Overall, we absolutely loved the house. If you’re looking for peace and tranquility, this is the place to pick , the stargazing at night was incredible. It does take about 20 minutes to get to the town of Ridgeway due to the terrain. The house is very close to a lot of different trail systems and activities. The property manager got back to me promptly with any question I had. I felt this house was an excellent location if you want to hike Ouray and Telluride. I would definitely stay here again.
If you like nature and serenity, this is your place.
AussieIan
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Bill Palace
I grew up in the Catskill Mountains. During college, I heeded the call to "go west" with a friend. Through a serendipitous set of events, we found ourselves camping on the hillside above Ouray on a beautiful, crystal-clear summer night, with a zillion stars in the sky, next to an abandoned mine and rushing stream. The next day we drove the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton. I was forever captivated by the beauty and peace of this area and have been drawn to it ever since!
After working in Boston, then in Denver/Boulder, I moved to California in the early 1980’s and have lived in Southern California ever since. I work as a business/technology consultant and managed a small portfolio of properties. I love to travel and enjoy all things outdoors including hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, biking, and river rafting. Elk Meadows offers all these activities and much more.
Elk Meadows Hacienda was offered as a VRBO from 2016 to 2017 and was universally loved by the many guests that visited. The house offers a perfect base-camp for tons of outdoor activities, as well as a comfortable, cozy place to simply hang out, relax, enjoy the stunning views and ever-present wildlife. I hope you too will find enjoyment in this spectacular corner of the Rocky Mountains!
Why they chose this property
I learned to appreciate the outdoors and nature growing up in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. I want my daughter, who is growing up in LA, to have a taste of the treasures of nature, to experience the truth so eloquently expressed by John Muir: “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” When I saw this property, it's amazing setting, and abundance of deer and other wildlife, it profoundly resonated with me and I want to share it with others.
What makes this property unique
The house was built following passive solar principles. It is extremely well-insulated and very energy efficient.
When was the last time felt you could drink water out of a tap? Elk Meadows Estates HOA provides fresh Rocky Mountain spring water drawn from the Beaver Creek drainage. It tastes great, relies on a solar-powered pump, and you may drink it unfiltered out of the tap!
This is a very comfortable home that is built around amazing views of Mount Sneffels and the San Juan range to the South. Whether you are sitting in the living room gazing out of the cathedral windows or sitting on the deck, the mountain views and nature dominate your experience. As you gaze at the ever-present deer that graze around Elk Meadows and the yards of this house, you will feel far away from urban life and very close to nature.
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