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30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views!

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a view of the mountains.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a forested landscape.
A modern house with a unique architectural style, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a clear sky.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a view of the mountains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, McPhee Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolores River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center and Mesa Verde National Park Entrance, while Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Anasazi Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
Map
Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • McPhee Lake - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dolores River - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Dolores River Brewery - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Anasazi Heritage Center - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dolores River Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 30 Min to Mesa Verde, Pet Friendly, Big Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of McPhee Lake, Dolores River and Dolores River Brewery. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Anasazi Heritage Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway

The property is perfect for quite time away from people:
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2024
Thank you for the positive review! We're glad our property offered the perfect quiet getaway. If you decide to retreat again, we'd love to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was amazing. Very spacious, fully stocked and has amazing views! If we come back to the area, we will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed the space, the views, and that the home had everything you needed. We'd love to host you again if your travels bring you back to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Great place only a short drive from Mesa Verde. Massive entertaining space for large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thanks for the Stellar review Michael! Come back soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

This home was so peaceful and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Thanks for the great review Jessica! Glad you we're able to find some R&R in this wonderful home. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot in Dolores

Great location for our friends to gather for a weekend of wedding activities in beautiful downtown Dolores, Colorado. Love the brewery and dreamy swimming hole on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful adobe style home

Great home for large family gatherings. Mornings on the deck where so peaceful . thlights thewereamazing with the lights of Cortez in that
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful mornings on the deck and the beautiful lights of Cortez. We hope to welcome you back for more family gatherings!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

amazing!

This rental is amazing! from the views to the decor and art to the privacy. this is a true hidden gem! worked fabulous for our family of 5! perfect for checking out durango and visiting mesa verde! oh and the soaking tub in the master bathroom.....a nice bonus!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Getaway!

Relaxing stay in SW Colorado. Beautiful house. Great for families! Very convenient for a trip to Mesa Verde National Park. Other attractions close by are Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients. Cortez and Dolores are short drives from the property and have many good restaurants to choose from. We enjoyed Beny's Diner, Burger Boy Drive-in, Once Upon a Sandwich, and Dolores Brewing Company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Retreat

This is an outstanding property in a spectacular setting. The main level is the upper one and it is easily capable of allowing 10 or more people to cook, dine, relax, and entertain each other in refined southwestern comfort. For the cooks, there’s at least one of everything you would hope for (including sharp knives!), and several you wouldn’t. The location feels remote, but it’s really quite close to everything you’ll need. In particular, you’ll only be 20 min from the visitor centers at Mesa Verde and Canyon of the ancients. If those are sites you’d like to explore we can highly recommend Durango River Trippers who offer private and group tours. They are very knowledgeable and gave us a much more expansive and deep appreciation of the ancient puebloan culture than we ever could have get on our own.The master bedroom suite is an elegant oasis and the three guest rooms are very comfortable and have their own kitchen and breakfast table. The linens and bedding are first rate and we found the pillows comfortable. We would love to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that the home exceeded your expectations and provided everything you needed for a comfortable and memorable stay. It’s wonderful to know the kitchen setup, spacious layout, and location all added to your experience — and we’re so glad you were able to explore the local heritage with such a great tour provider. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be honored to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our expectations were met and surpassed by The Sanctuary. It is a large comfortable place to enjoy a good visit with friends and also to explore Mesa Verde, Hovenweep and other ancient cultural sites in the area. Also our hosts were very helpful and friendly. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The Sanctuary exceeded your expectations and provided a comfortable space to relax and enjoy time with friends. It’s great to know you were also able to explore Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, and the many fascinating cultural sites in the area. We enjoyed hosting you and appreciate your kind words about our hospitality. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home with spectacular views from every side of the house.It was clean with a well stocked kitchen and nice appliances and grills. We especially liked the large pantry for storing supplies.The kids were enthralled with all the games tucked in the footstools.We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jeanne! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home, the views, and the amenities. It’s especially great to know that the well-stocked kitchen, spacious pantry, and collection of games helped make your stay even more enjoyable for both the adults and the kids. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are so glad your family had an amazing stay. We would love to welcome you back again for another memorable visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house and location.

Didn't realize from the description that the property allows pets. It was a bit of a problem in that some of our members are alergic. The property is described as having air conditioning, which is really a stretch. Only one bedroom had an AC unit, and it's so laoud there's to possibility of running it an night while trying to sleep. There is also an AC unit in the kitchen/dining room, but it is hopelessly undersized and has little effect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you for being our guests and glad that you enjoyed our Sanctuary home! Thank you for bringing to our attention the noise of the A/C unit. We will have it checked. The listing description does state that it is a pet friendly home, sorry that you did not see it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stellar

The house was perfect for our family and quite HUGE! The only thing that was we did have to drive a little further to the ski resort for our kids to enjoy sking at Purgatory Resort.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars, Kolby! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
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