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Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn

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A covered wooden deck with a stone wall, a hammock, outdoor seating, and a potted plant.
A rustic wooden building with a porch and a dirt road in the foreground.
A rustic wooden building with a balcony, a water tower, and a mountainous backdrop.
A room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 7•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Capulin, CO

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn

Taste the 1800s in our western style School House at the High Plains Drift Inn. Cowboy bunk-house style sleeping arrangement with 3 bunk beds. Also, an inviting kitchenette facility and spacious shower as well as solar lighting, USB charging ports, and a propane heater. Do the planet a favor and stay at our environmentally friendly, off grid solar powered, largely self sustaining ranch.

Ranch Café on site serving hearty homestyle cowboy cooking, by reservation only.
Horse riding available by appointment (age and weight limit).

Does not have electrical plug ins.

Kindly check in between 3 and 8pm, no later.

Stay at an old fashioned cowboy guest ranch amid the Colorado Rockies. Help gather the eggs or watch the herd of horses gallop in from the range. Be aware they may come and beg for watermelon or black licorice! Hang out and read a book or ask for directions to a nearby ghost town. The ranch is located near dozens of neat places making it a perfect home base to plan trips out of.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be respectful of other guests
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be discussed with host
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$100 Refundable Depost at time of Check in
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2334084vb
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: 7
Note from host: Events must be discussed with host
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Map
Capulin, CO

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn on 4 August 2026 start from NZ$215, 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 Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowboy School House Cabin at the High Plains Drift Inn located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Vindicator Valley Trail and within 32 miles (52 km) of Transportation of the West Museum and Monte Vista Historical Society. Monte Vista Golf Club and Rio Grande are also within 32 miles (52 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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went out to the property to get away from everything. We accomplished it! The family who runs the ranch are amazing and great conversationalists. The horses are happy and spoiled. All the animals are so fun to be around and learn about. Cant recommend this place enough. If you are looking for a place to be this is it! We plan on going back really soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the host was welcoming and amenities were nice, clean and just peefect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Friendly staff, great food, sweet horses, and stunning views. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Breathtaking

We really love this place and the horses. Breakfast was great and the place was clean and cozy. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

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

Excellent stay!

What a peaceful, cozy place to stay. Very clean, cozy and all the animals around….AMAZING! Such friendly owners….nicest people ever! Delicious food and just an overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Best Stay

Cannot empathize the best stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

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

An amazing unique spot

The property owners were delightful. The place was enchanting, and having the horses around made me feel at home. Would highly recommend and stay here anytime I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived to the most charming, rustic, authentic horse ranch and was greeted by our host and his wife. They were both delightful to visit with and OMGosh, can she cook!! The meals are so delish with more than generous portions and seasoned to perfection!!! The ranch is away from everything...so you won't get the morning or evening traffic disturbing you. The sunsets are quiet amazing with the most beautiful colors and no light noise to ruin the view of the starry nights!! I definitely hope to go back and hear more tales from RT and to also visit the dogs, goats, chickens and horses! It was a very relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

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

Planning our next visit!

Everything and everyone was just amazing. Next time we book for more than one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Welcoming, rustic and delightful!

Everyone at the ranch was helpful and hospitable. We enjoyed talking with them and hearing their stories tremendously! We hope to return and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lionel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
loved it. Had to leave early had to get back earlier than i had planned:(.... I look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Just perfect.

I always look for somewhere unique for our anniversary and this was everything I expected and more. Especially Elisha and keru.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

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

Great evening

This would be a must on my list for places to stay. Authentic, Genuine, Drop Dead Gorgeous Views and overall great time. The owners are warm welcoming and friendly. I would recommend to anybody looking for an experience in addition to a stay. Beats any hotel, regular home, condo, yawn. This place you won’t forget, talk about to everyone, and long to stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2023
Thank you for your review. We're glad to know you enjoyed your stay overall and found our home convenient. Hope to see you soon :D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tub drain was a bit worn. Otherwise great value for a family of 5. Enjoyed this much more than our hotel stays. The kids could run around (supervised) and made some friends. Great layout in the cabin stocked kitchen so you could actually cook and an apartment sized fridge. It was a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
When I arrived there, I wondered why did I come here? When I left, I wondered why did I have to leave.? Incredible place and fantastic hosts. Highly recommend the experience. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

G and J's P.

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

A 'Pleasant' Step Back in Time

A quaint look at a working ranch. Comfortable double bed bunkhouse accommodations. Carrie did all of our cooking in the central dining house and all meals were excellent! Everyone working there was part of one family and they are riendly and helpful. A map of the area that they made was provided and it looked very professional. It allowed us a historical view of the area and gave us something to do including fishing for the day.In short, we more than enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denny R.

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

Great Escape!

We were looking for a quiet place to recharge our batteries and boy did we find the right place! Our hosts were gracious and welcoming and included us in breakfast (for a very small fee) as well as some day-trip planning. Everything felt so remote yet so cozy, close, and homey at the same time. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. We only had two nights so we have to go back and see more of the sorrounding valleys and mountains. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Just Great

Make sure you know what you are signing up for. This is supposed to be a fun rustic experience and that's just what it is. Its a mile or so on a dirt road any car can make it down. Its a beautiful little ranch made to look like an old western town. Its not really roughing it but its not a modern living space either. I highly recommend this place! Just give it a shot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola K.

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

Visiting from Texas

When I first booked this trip, I was concern as it only had three reviews. I am very happy that I decided to go for it. My family (kids ages 5 and 9) had the most amazing time at the Inn. It was like you were stepping back in time, everything was very rustic. The kids spent hours with the horses, goats (including newborns), ponies, chickens, and baby bunnies. They also offered horsebackriding and the kids were head over hills! The people there were warm, friendly, hospitable. They treated us like family. We walked away with tons of memories and had the most amazing time. We will definitely come back again and visit the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah S.

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

Sandhill Crane Viewing

The Robertson family were so incredibly kind, accommodating and informed. My daughters and I had the trip of a lifetime. We stayed in the schoolhouse on their horse ranch. Their ranch is built as an old western town. We fell in love with their horses, goats, and donkeys. The Robertson family took my middle daughter and I on a wonderful horseback ride. It had been a number of years since my last ride and I was a bit rusty, they provided us with some of the best riding instruction we had ever received. Additionally, their ranch is only a few miles from the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge where we were able to view the Sandhill Cranes, it was an amazing experience! I cannot recommend the High Plains Drift Inn and the Robertson family highly enough, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

A Fun Escape from the City!

We stayed in the cabin for one night, preparing for a ride on the Cumbres and Toltec railroad the following day. My sons loved petting the horses and jumping on the trampoline, and I loved the stargazing at night. The family that owns the ranch was very friendly and even though we declined their offer of dinner (I have a lot of food allergies), they gave us hot chocolate and tea. When they heard that we are musicians, they invited us to play on an antique piano that came to Colorado on a covered wagon, so it was really a unique and memorable experience for the kids. A couple of things to be aware of: The cabin is all solar, which is fantastic, but there is no power outlet, just a cute little USB charging station for phones. So, hopefully you're not emotionally attached to your hair dryer. Also, the final leg of our trip was on a bumpy gravel/dirt road, which was totally manageable in our Tesla, but prepare yourself for slow going and a dusty car! Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bunk house on a working ranch. People there could not have been nicer. It exceeded all my expectations. Will be staying again soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, family-owned property that they clearly take great pride in caring for. Everyone we encountered there was so kind and friendly. We stayed in the School House Cabin and enjoyed the views of the horses and landscape all around. Highly recommend taking the scenic drive they have mapped out of the local area and the breakfast was delicious! Would stay here again for sure!!Be sure to double check with the map they send you, our GPS tried to send us to the wrong location but their map got us there no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so friendly, took special care with the kids and really made them feel special. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy off grid functioning ranch was the perfect place to unplug. We got to visit with horses, goats, chickens and ducks. So animal and nature lovers this is the stay for you! Host was fantastic, super friendly, he gave us a tour upon arrival with an adventure map for us to check out the area. We grilled (bring your charcoal) out under the stars and visited with other guests. There’s no doubt we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Eleeshea Hagen

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I am RV Robertson the head of this gang of Cowboys and desperadoes. I am 73 years old, but mentally I don't think I ever got past 17! I have made my living almost my entire life (except for a time in the military) enjoying people. I have been a fishing and photography guide in the great outdoors and I have raised cattle and trained horses. Throughout my life I have enjoyed being a part of people's vacations and making them feel at home even when away from home.

Over three decades ago I began building the High Plains Drift Inn. My family now share my passion for hospitality and we work together to make sure our guests have a good time and get to feel a little of what it was like in the old west.

You can simply book a cabin with us for a peaceful nights rest on your way through or you can arrange to have full service. Having lived so long I have a story or two for just about everything. If you have the time we can build a fire outside and I can tell you cowboy stories half the night while you roast some marshmallows and listen to my granddaughter play old cowboy songs on the guitar!

When you book please let us know if you are interested in any additional services. We can provide horse riding, skeet shooting, survival classes and our on site Ranch Café serves hearty homestyle cowboy cooking, by reservation.

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Off grid and kind to the planet

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