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The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

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An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a concrete path, and a view of a grassy field with a fence and distant mountains.
A rural landscape with a corrugated metal barn and a fenced area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a dining table with chairs.
A laundry room with a washing machine, a cabinet with drawers, a window with a view of a field, and a door leading outside.
A single-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Cortez, CO
  • Place, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Ute Mountain Casino
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Big bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Little Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Cortez

Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in a rural area. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cortez Cultural Center and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 36 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 38 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Ute Mountain Casino - 40 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument on 8 April 2027 start from NZ$614, 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 The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hovenweep National Monument. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described in the listing. Communication was open and very quick between us. Everything that we could have needed was there and available. The cows came up to see us every morning which gave our dog pleasure. Sitting out on the patio on the evening offered a great way to end the day. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone and we will certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oliver house is a great clean and cozy home.. Kellie is a fabulous host. She answers questions quickly and pleasantly. We enjoyed watching the bulls roam and talk to us. Great home and quiet location. Our little rat terrier loved it too. The fenced backyard allowed him to watch all the farm animals. We will definitely return on our next Cortez adventure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A country house with a view

Cozy and spacious house with Pueblo Indian cultural sites just down the road and Mesa Verde on the other side of town. Great place - wonderful hosts ! We'd love to come back next time !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2020
I would love to have you back. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The home is a bit dated (as seen clearly in pics) but is very clean & well taken care of. Owner is very kind & helpful. Was surprised to find all the coffee supplies & laundry supplies as I didn't need to pack as much as I did.Beautiful, quiet area a little ways outside of main part of Cortez.Only suggestion might be better couches (footrests are very uncomfortable/no padding) and thicker curtains in master bedroom (so it stays darker when sun comes up). Not deal breakers just might be helpful.Lovely & clean home and great owners!! We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Road trip get a away

Such an amazing property. The owner makes you feel like you are staying at your families extra house. Location is great and if you have dogs, BOOK NOW!!!! they can run and explore as long as you watch them. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. One of the best VRBO we have stayed at, if not THE best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2020
It warms my heart to know you felt so at home. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing rural property, expansive views

So amazing, I cant say enough good words about our family's experience at this house. We spent 4th of July here and fire works were visible in all directions. So many National Parks are accessible from this location. Kelly, the host, was very helpful and offered many great recommendations for holiday activities, and adventures around the house. We cant wait to return for another visit, the property is such a gem in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you so much for the amazing review. I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private, Comfortable, Relaxing

This house was a wonderful place to get away and relax. A beautiful 360degree view, acreage, farming, mountains, paved roads, quiet, and comfortable. The house is furnished with everything you need. Owners live not far in case you need anything and are super nice to deal with. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. It was perfect! Not far from Cortez and Dolores, plenty of things to see and do in the area. It was a pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2021
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. You guys were great guests and pleasant to visit with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful peaceful place just a bit outside of town. Beautiful night skies in the country. We loved sitting on the patio in the mornings to listen to and identify many many birds! Our host Kelly was extremely helpful with whatever our needs were. She is very kind and thoughtful! When she learned we would be late she offered to go turn on some lights and the cooler so it wouldn’t be so hot. We would certainly stay here again and reccomend it to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oliver a house is a wonderful place to stay.

We loved staying at the Oliver house. Kelly was a wonderful host. The house was roomy enough for 6 people. The house was clean and well stocked of misc items. When we walked thru the door it felt like coming home. Was very nice to have washer/dryer on the property. The view was awesome. Horses out the back, deer running thru the field, closest neighbor 1/4 mile away. Close enough to Cortez for groceries, eat out etc. Would highly recommend staying at the Oliver house. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2021
Thank you so much. You were wonderful guests and I am so glad you enjoyed your visit here with family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you're looking for peace and quiet amongst the ancient puebloan ruins, this is the place.

Peace and quiet, dark night skies, amazing distance views, the Oliver House has it all. Close to the north end of the Sand Canyon trail in Canyon of the Ancients, this is a great place for your base-camp. The house has all the amenities you need - big kitchen, comfortable living room with a nice TV, good bbq grill and back porch. One bathroom so plan accordingly. You see Sleeping Ute Mtn, Mesa Verde and the La Platas from this property. Kelly is an excellent hostess and makes sure everything is in order. We plan to come back as we love to explore the ruins and canyons in the fall. Thank you Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
Thank you Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax with a view!

I wanted to visit Mesa Verde again after 29 years. The Oliver House was perfect for our family. It was 35 minutes from the park gate, had a fenced in back yard for our two dogs, and a patio made for grilling and enjoying an uninterrupted view of the mountains. We arrived later than expected due to stopped traffic on the highway. We found chocolate on the kitchen table to help lift the mood and cold water in the fridge. I forgot lotion…no problem! A small bottle of body lotion was provided in the bathroom. One of us forgot their toothbrush, there were two packaged toothbrushes and toothpaste in the drawer. Snacks were available in the kitchen as well as coffee, spices, and oils. Everything was well organized and extremely clean. I didn’t want to leave this beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic

This is a charming rural house, authentically vintage. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cortez visit

We loved our stay at the Oliver house. Everything was as described and Kelly was very easy to work with. Depending on your activities, the house is a bit out of the way from the main highway. For us it was fine, but do map it so you know ahead of time. We would recommend Oliver house to friends. Thanks Kelly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful view!!

The view was magnificent and can’t be beat. Quiet and peaceful. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country living

Beautiful country home out on the farm. Peaceful and quiet, gorgeous sunrise and sunsets. Stars at night by the millions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Satisfaction!

The house was wonderful...clean, nicely furnished, contained anything you would need. So glad we stayed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A place of peace

Our family has stayed at many VRBOs and I can't think of one that compares to the Oliver House. We are in the process of moving our family from Oregon to Texas and it's been a rough process to say the least. We arrived at the Oliver House the day that our moving truck, with all of our worldly possessions, had been stolen from our hotel parking lot in Salt Lake City. We were so comforted by the reminders of God's goodness and grace that we found all over the house. I was also very moved by the honor that was clearly given to the people that had built the house many years ago. The house was incredibly clean but also very notably a sanctuary of faith and love. When we had to leave a day early to drive back to Salt Lake to retrieve our truck and what was left of our possessions that had been recovered by the police, Kelly was kind enough to refund our money for the night we were unable to stay. This was her idea and was both unexpected and very generous. I hope that you will find the same peace at the Oliver House that our family found.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
May God bless you in everything you do. Your family is still in my prayers and these words of kindness you spoke bring tears to my eyes and an overwhelming praise to our God. Thank you so much for choosing my home. I have been incredibly blessed by you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hospitality, clean and well equipped personal home with everything you need. Amazing views of countryside and walk to canyons of the ancients was cool. A bit of a drive to downtown Cortez, it was very quiet and private. Special bonus was a call from owner that they were moving cows through the intersection so we sat on porch and watched the cowhands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for Ancient Ruins Exploration

Clean & Comfortable Farm House. We used this house as a base for exploring the Ancient ruins all around the four corners area. Too much to see in one trip. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Thank you for your kind review. Would love to have you back if you’re over this way again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great get-away

This is a lovely house in a magnificent setting. Kelly was a most attentive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2021
Thank you so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Way Out Wonderful (WOW) Experience

The views are beyond amazing and the quiet and peace of this rural setting is perfect. My husband, myself and two of my grown children had a great time staying here and we would recommend it to anyone who loves a sense of home with easy access to the great outdoors!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2021
Thank you so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Amazing sunrises and sunsets. Just a beautiful setting that is quiet and private. The living room is spacious and comfortable. Super clean all around. We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2021
Thank you so much. You guys were amazing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views for days

Myself, my mom and sister spent Christmas here and what a wonderful time we had! First they are dog friendly so our Gracie had a blast running around and exploring. Second the house was very well stocked and it was great to be able to cook all our meals on site. The views were awesome and I loved the beautiful sunrises every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2020
Thank you Heather and family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Genuine Family Farmhouse

We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House. It has all the charm of the original owners and it very clean. It is also perfectly situated for exploring the upper canyons. The owners were very quick to respond to our communication, but gave us complete privacy at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2020
Thank you so much.
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