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Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cortez, CO

Yucca House National Monument
Cortez Cultural Center
‪19 min drive‬
Ute Mountain Casino
‪25 min drive‬
Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

Comfortable three bedroom, two bath ranch located just minutes from ancient ruins, spectacular scenery, biking and hiking. Make this your home base while exploring all the area has to offer. Enjoy coffee or wine and cocktails on the large deck. The night sky is wide open with little to no light pollution!

Property manager

Ginny Ciraldo

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets are welcomed on a case by case basis

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cortez

Cortez is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawkins Preserve and Phil's World North Trailhead, while Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights.

Cortez, CO

What's nearby

Sutcliffe Vineyards - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Cortez Cultural Center - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
Ute Mountain Casino - 25 min drive - 30.3 km
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 35 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon located?

Situated in Cortez, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sutcliffe Vineyards and Hawkins Preserve. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Cortez Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Selma K.

21 July 2025

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

This was one of our favorites. Such a peaceful, beautiful setting. Super quiet and a great night's sleep on the comfortable bed. Ginny is a superb host! We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H.

20 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our time in McElmo Canyon at the Painted Cow Ranch and hope to be back again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

25 June 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved our stay here. The location was great as we explored many different surrounding areas. The house was very clean and we all felt comfortable in the space. We would recommend this stay to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

1 August 2024

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

Best home away from home!

The property was beautiful as advertised!!! Breathtaking views and fun to hang out with the neighbor cows!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daneshu C.

14 October 2024

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

Outstanding vacation

Location allowed you to visit a multitude of places. We trav eled to all pueblos and hikes. Would recommend this VRBO to anyone. It is beautiful and just what we hoped it would be.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

9 October 2023

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

Best place to stay

Was an amazing place. Will be back

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R., cayuga tx

31 December 2023

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

annual christmas vacation

great home nice and quiet lots of wildlife in back yard

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

10 June 2025

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

We loved our stay here! It was so quiet, peaceful, and scenic. We enjoyed spending evenings enjoying the back deck. The house was spotlessly clean and well maintained. It had plenty of supplies such as trash bags, toilet paper and dishwasher pods (which isn't the case at all rentals), and extras such as granola bars, sunscreen, bug spray and tourism brochures. We appreciated the creature comforts of air conditioning in the bedrooms and a dishwasher, and not having a long list of chores to complete before leaving. It's a working ranch property, so some folks came by to work on irrigation, sprinklers, mowing, etc, but that didn't bother us. Property was a good centralized location for Mesa Verde (30 minutes), Four Corners (40 minutes), Hovenweep (40 minutes), Canyons of Ancients visitor center (30 minutes) and trails (10 minutes), and Durango (1 hour). We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This house was perfect for us! It’s close enough to the city and all the attractions, yet far enough away to feel like you’re secluded from the rest of the world. It was immaculate, there wasn’t anything missing from this quaint home with beautiful views. Ginny is very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 July 2023

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

Remote but Accessible

We had a great time at the property and basing out of it for local trails and parks. If you’re a mountain biker then Phil’s World is down the highway and there is a great bike store in Cortez for support. Mesa Verde is nearby and is a must see. Four Corners monument is also not far away as well as a ton of other sights. The house itself is a great place to relax and we found it to be better than expected on arrival.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

27 July 2023

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

Sweet House with Beautiful Views

The house is very cute and had a great outdoor space. Great kitchen and lots of little extras around the property. Very clean! I had a question about something and the owner got right back to me. Little phone service, but there is wifi. Close to Hovenweep, The Canyon of the Ancients, and Mesa Verde. Not far from Four Corners. We loved our stay here! We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

28 June 2023

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

Secluded, Yet Centrally Located Ranch

6-day/5-night stay with 4 adults. We fell in love with this charming ranch, sitting on nearly 20 acres of pastureland. All the needed creature comforts were present. The well-appointed kitchen had ample plates, silverware, and utensils. While the comfortable baths and sleeping quarters had plenty of linens and toiletries. Travel from the location to our planned Canyon of the Ancients horseback ride, Sutcliffe wine-tasting, visit to Four Corners, and hikes of Hovenweep and Mesa Verde National Park were surprisingly easy drives. This also enabled us to add trips to Mancos and Durango. All of us would definitely recommend this VRBO and stay here again when visiting Cortez.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ginny Ciraldo

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Master Bath

Spaces

About this property

Charming 3 bedroom Ranch in scenic McElmo Canyon

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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Eco-Friendly Escape in Cortez - Pets Welcome!

Eco-Friendly Escape in Cortez - Pets Welcome!

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Cortez

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selma K.

Selma K.

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Wonderful stay!

April H.

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Wonderful Stay

Jill C.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Best home away from home!

Robyn P.

10/10 Excellent

Daneshu C.

Outstanding vacation

Daneshu C.

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Best place to stay

Sara S.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R., cayuga tx

annual christmas vacation

Jimmy R.

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

Jaclyn S.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda