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Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients

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A room with large windows offering views of a mountainous landscape.
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A cozy room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a white armchair, and patterned ottomans.
A wooden deck with a hammock and a chair, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a wooden floor, and large windows with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cortez, CO
  • Place, Sutcliffe Vineyards
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest House Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest House Loft - Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main House 2nd Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Main House Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest House Bathroom

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

Main House 2nd Bathroom

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

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients

Exclusive private access to the entire 3.9-acre compound—two separate homes across from Sutcliffe Vineyards, supplier to Amangiri Resort! Main House features a wall-of-windows great room, gas fireplace & screened porch. Guest House offers a private casita with king bed & queen loft.

Welcome to Sand Canyon Oasis—a private 3.9-acre canyon estate featuring two distinct homes, exclusively yours. Ideal for multi-generational families, two-couple getaways, friend groups, and winery wedding parties in McElmo Canyon.

THE COMPOUND & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS:
Reserving the Full Property gives your group exclusive, private access to the entire property—no shared spaces, no other guests. Perfect for groups seeking space together with complete individual privacy.

YOUR 500,000-ACRE BACKYARD:
Through our private gate at the back of the property is direct, personal access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument—176,000 acres with the highest density of archaeological sites in the United States. Step from your porch directly onto ancient high-desert trail systems. No driving, no parking lots, no crossing other properties.

MAIN HOUSE (1,754 sq ft • 2BR/2BA):
• Great Room: Soaring ceilings, cozy gas stove fireplace, deep sectional, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing red rock panoramas.
• Screened-In Porch: Massive outdoor dining and lounge porch—perfect for bug-free sunset dinners and Milky Way stargazing.
• Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with full-sized appliances, expansive prep counters, coffee bar, and kitchen sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration.
• Primary Suite: Luxurious King bed with private en-suite bathroom and canyon views.
• Second Bedroom: Comfortable Queen bed with easy access to second full bathroom.
• Single-level living throughout for easy accessibility.

GUEST HOUSE CASITA:
• Primary Bedroom: Comfortable King bed with luxury linens.
• Sleeping Loft: Cozy Queen bed in open-air semi-private loft (ladder access).
• Full Kitchen: Cooktop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station.
• Private Patio: Dedicated outdoor seating area with panoramic mountain and canyon views.

COMPOUND AMENITIES & EXPERIENCES:
• Ultra-fast SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across both homes for seamless remote work and streaming.
• Sutcliffe Vineyards: Walk across the street for wine tastings—supplier to Amangiri Resort and Telluride Ski Resort.
• Canyon Trails Ranch: 3-minute drive for guided canyon horseback riding (since 1980).
• Mesa Verde National Park: 20 minutes to park entrance.
• Dark-Sky Stargazing: Experience some of the darkest skies in the United States with full Milky Way visibility.

EPIC DAY TRIPS FROM YOUR BASECAMP:
• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (1 hr)
• Telluride Ski Resort (1 hr 45 min) / Purgatory Resort (1 hr 30 min)
• Moab: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (2 hr 15 min)
• Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (2 hr)

EFFORTLESS ZERO-CHORE CHECKOUT:
Group vacations should end in total relaxation. When you check out, simply pack your personal bags and enjoy your last morning coffee on the porch. There is no need to strip beds, start laundry, run dishwashers, or take out trash in either home—our cleaning team handles everything!

HOUSE RULES & DETAILS:
• Check-in: Contactless self check-in via smart lock codes on both homes after 4:00 PM.
• Check-out: 10:00 AM.
• Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome ($50 pet fee per stay).
• Water: Deep well with multi-stage filtration + Reverse Osmosis (RO) at the kitchen sink. Brita pitchers and bottled water provided in both homes.
• Complete Privacy: 100% exclusive access to the 3.9-acre property, both homes, private yards, and the canyon gate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Just make sure you’ve gathered your belongings, enjoy that last cup of coffee on the porch, and we’ll handle the rest. Your vacation is meant to be relaxing right up to the very end.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4700874vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Cortez

Cortez is home to this holiday home. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sutcliffe Vineyards and Dolores River Brewery. Cortez Cultural Center and Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Sutcliffe Vineyards - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 23 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 23 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 24 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Ute Mountain Casino - 30 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients?

As of 15 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients on 20 September 2026 start from NZ$1,035, 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 Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients located?

Situated in Cortez, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sutcliffe Vineyards and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Hawkins Preserve and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by David Riggins

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Hello! We're a family of firefighters from North Carolina who fell in love with the high desert's privacy and beauty. We created Sand Canyon Oasis as our personal getaway and are excited to share it. What truly captured us was the land—the beautiful home, seclusion, and especially the direct BLM access via a private gate into the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Our goal is a relaxing stay for you, which is why we proudly offer our 'Effortless Checkout'. We're just a message away!

Why they chose this property

We chose this specific location for its unparalleled combination of seclusion and adventure. The neighborhood offers a profound sense of privacy and tranquility, allowing you to truly disconnect. What we enjoy most is the incredible dark sky—at night, the stargazing is absolutely breathtaking. It's a place where you can feel away from it all, yet be on the doorstep of ancient history and vast wilderness.

What makes this property unique

The single most unique feature is our private 'backdoor' to adventure. We have a private gate that opens directly into the 500,000-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. There's no need to drive; you can literally walk out the door and start exploring one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. This direct access, combined with the property's peaceful seclusion and stunning dark skies, offers a truly rare and unforgettable high-desert experience.

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