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Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a large island. There are two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a sink.
A two-story house with a metal roof, wooden balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring, a railing, and a view of a grassy field with trees.
A grassy field with trees and a fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Dolores, CO
  • Place, McPhee Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolores River Brewery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property

Quiet spacious home nestled in the pines. We are local artists and the home is filled with unusual captivating artwork. Open floor plan to enjoy each others company upstairs while cooking in our fully stocked kitchen or lounging in the great room. Separate living space in the downstairs with gallery lighting for relaxing, games, painting, etc.. 17 acres with 3 acres fenced around the house to let your dogs play while you enjoy the sweeping decks. also a small fenced yard off the back deck for evenings and smaller dogs. We are 1mile from boggy draw trail head, 2 from town , restaurants, brewery and grocery. A short drive from Mesa Verde National Monument, Mc Phee reservoir, Sand Canyon, Canyon of the Ancients, Phil's World, Durango, Telluride, Cortez, Moab. Plenty of room to park your toys! bring your bikes, boats, side by sides, motorcycles, and leave your worries at home! We may be working in our art studio (separate building at the back of the property) or working in the garden. But more often than not we will be traveling during your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count as guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
More than 2 dogs requires prior approval. No Cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be accurate with number of guests, including adults and children. Maximum occupancy is 10 total. Exceeding guest max will result in fines.
Cats are not permitted, severe allergies.. Evidence of cats will result in forfeiture of deposit to pay for deep cleaning expense.
No fires or fireworks due to our extreme wildfire risk.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2824690vb
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
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
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

Dolores

Located in Dolores, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Anasazi Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cortez Cultural Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • McPhee Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dolores River Brewery - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 33 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Ute Mountain Casino - 39 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolores River Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kelly’s Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverfront Pizza & Suds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lost Fox Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property?

As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property on 17 October 2026 start from NZ$2,413, 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 Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Colorado! get away from the crowds! 3 acre dog run on 17 acre property located?

This family-friendly Dolores holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dolores River, Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Dolores River Brewery. McPhee Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, the house accommodated all of us. Very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! Home is well stocked- plenty of towels, cooking spices, etc. Home is very clean and accommodating. Great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property to rent for 5 days for my dad’s 80th birthday. His 3 grandkids flew in from all over and we spent days on the lake, tubing, seeing mesa verde and enjoying the beautiful porches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
located close to town but still in the country, great place to star watch. A lot of art created by the host I imagine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We used location for a base camp to travel to Arches / Canyonlands / Telluride and Durango. Nice quiet location to return to to have a quiet dinner and sit on deck. Town of Dolores is only a 5 minute drive with grocery and restaurants. Site is pet friendly with fenced area off of deck for your pup to explore while you sit and relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon V.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect stay for our trip! Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were nearby and accommodating to 5 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs. The house was comfortable and clean. It kitchen had a wonderful array of small appliances and gadgets. We would recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all thought it was like checking into 5 star hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

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

Great Place

Great location, enjoyed our time here. Hosts are responsive. Plenty of room and close to things that we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, host were wonderful. Had everything you would need to cook and grill. Plentybof rooms. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Great Stay

The property was great - the owners were very nice and easy to get a hold of. They were very accepting of our two dogs we brought and all the kids. I would highly recommend this place if you want something a little outside of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is beautiful and very well stocked. The supply of towels was the most I’ve ever seen. Kitchen is very well stocked with plenty of dishes and cookware. I appreciated how clean and well kept everything was. It is very spacious with plenty of seating and beds for a large group. Everything is of good quality, not the normal cheap rental stuff. Hosts are very friendly. The only caution I would give is artwork isn’t necessarily suitable for minors. However, I highly recommend this cabin for adult travelers!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

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

Amazing property and hosts

This beautiful home is located on a wonderful property. The house was extremely clean and had everything, and i mean everything, we needed or wanted.It is a quiet, peaceful property and the hosts are wonderful. Sitting on the deck in the morning with some coffee watching hummingbird feeder wars, listening to the quiet can't be beat. Thank you, Kelly and Troy, for welcoming us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Absolutely perfect

Perfect place for my family over spring break. We explored Durango, Mesa Verde, the Four Corners and Cortez. The layout is great enabling us all to be together when we wanted and on our own when we wanted some downtime. Our dog loved the property too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Beautiful and quiet stay

Beautiful home in a very quiet area. It’s not a big tourist area but just what we wanted. Close to many tourist sights. The town of Dolores is small but had a few good restaurants to visit. Love that the house was dog friendly. Owners were nice and available if needed. My husband loved the house! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andie H.

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

Fabulous!

We couldn't be happier with our stay! We booked this for a mini family reunion and EVERYONE loved it. The house is spacious, comfortable, beautiful and has EVERYTHING you need. The surrounding area is gorgeous, peaceful, everything is easy to find. Troy and Kelly are so warm and friendly and immediately responsive to any questions or issues. We are definitely coming back! (Besides, we have to check out any new artwork!)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

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

Beautiful place a short distance from Mesa Verde and Durango

The area is somewhat remote and beautiful. The place was clean and well stocked with dishes and kitchen appliances. The decks are huge with a variety of wild birds around the property. There is an awesome trail system less than a mile away you can walk, run, or bike on. The owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Post Christmas Get Away

It was a great property with 2 master suites and 2 living spaces. We had 4 kids under 8, and it was easy to have them go outside or go to another place to play. We all loved the property size, kids did sledding and nature walks.The only draw back was slow streaming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beth V.

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

Beautiful home

This home was absolutely gorgeous. It was clean, well stocked, has so much to offer. The location is easily accessible to Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Four Corners. Hiking, beautiful area. The hosts are friendly and helpful. We took nightly walks with kids and dogs. Very comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Everything we were looking for!

The home was beautiful. We had 5 adults & 4 kids (ages 3, 5, 6, & 7) in our group. The home is beautiful, very clean with plenty of room for our large group. The property was well maintained & fenced and very private. Troy & Kelly are great hosts and very accommodating to all our needs. The location was perfect and I highly recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy nature in Colorado at it's best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group was atypical: five guys pushing 80 who have meet annually for decades for some sort of outdoor adventure. Our camping days over, we have recently resorted to Vrbo's. Despite our group being atypical, the home was perfect for our needs: spacious, beautiful, well-appointed with everything a visitor could want, lots of beds and bathrooms, and adorned with the art work of the owners. The kitchen is fabulous. The setting is spectacular, in close proximity to local hiking, Mesa Verde, and Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. The owners were very responsive to queries. Everything was as advertised, only better. Everyone in the group raved about what a find it was. Thank you Troy and Kelly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dona C.

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

We had a great time.

Outstanding place in Dolores. Lots of room both in and out doors. Dogs loved it. Awesome breezes all day and night. Comfortable furniture and beds. The hosts were great and we enjoyed talking with them. Very responsive to anything we needed (which wasn't much). Mountain biking was great. Experienced the farmers market on Wednesday evenings. Loved it!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim K.

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

Beautiful Property, Wonderful Setting

This is a great house and the remote setting is perfect for getting away. Kitchen is great, house is spotlessly clean. If I were to go again I would take a dog. The property is set up so the pup can have a great stay along with the humans.The only critique I have of this property is to say that not all the art work is family friendly. I realize that art is subjective and sometimes meant to challenge. However for younger members of the house, in my opinion some of these pieces go too far. Photos of two wall hangings below and you can make up your own mind. In any case, I believe this should be disclosed in the property listing information.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

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

Great Secluded Getaway!

The house was setup great and close to town but far enough for nice privacy and quietness! We actually were able to have a white Christmas! The house was very clean and kept up and there is a ton of space for the entire family! We had no issues the entire time we were there and enjoyed the entire stay. Hosts were available for any questions or issues! An item people may want to know is the house is ran off storage tank water so they ask to be mindful of water use, not an issue for us but a good fact to know. All in All we loved the stay and we would love a return trip when time allows!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great house and location

We spent Christmas and New Years at this house and with our family, 6 adults and 3 kids (12, 6 and 4 months). The house is a great set up for a larger group, as the kitchen is large with lots of storage and the downstairs is has 2 bedrooms, living area and bath. The location is great, close to town that has a few good restaurants and a grocery, liquor store, or you can go to Durango or Telluride in an hour or less. The San Juan National Forest is also just about 1 mile from the house with lots of other access and trails near by. We also went to Moab for the day, which was just about 1.5 hours from the house and an absolutely beautiful drive, as was the drive from the house to Telluride. Hosts were also great and quick to reply to any questions. If you are looking for a house in a great location to many things and not in the touristy CO areas, look no further! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

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