Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.
Downtown location...Awaken to the whistles of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, smell the smoke and catch a glimpse of it pass by while drinking coffee on the front porch. The house is very spacious, comfortable and very well furnished. The house is decorated with local and southwest art & decor and antiques throughout and is your own private art gallery and antique shop, with most items available for your purchase as a gift, a souvenir of your trip or just to add to your own personal collection.
The kitchen has everything you would want or need. Linens and towels are provided, as well as laundry on site. Spare air mattresses and some infant/toddler items are also available.
There's a school playground and basketball courts across the street. Only a 4-6 minute walk to the train station, dining and shopping. A short bike ride to the Chama River or Sergent's Wildlife. Access to the river is a short hike across the street and over the train tracks. Mountain biking, road biking, fishing, hunting, hiking, photography, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing all minutes away.
Jicarilla Casino is 30 minutes west.
Ghost Ranch is 40 minutes south.
Pagosa Springs, CO is 45 min to 1 hour north depending on conditions. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and roaming wildlife on the way, and even stop at the Wildlife Park just outside Pagosa. In Pagosa, you can take a tube down the river, soak in the river from the town park, soak in the famous Pagosa Hot Springs, hike, mountainbike, ski/snowboard at Wolf Creek which gets some of the most snow in the lower 48 followed by soaking in the hot springs, and shop the local art and antique galleries.
Durango, CO with the Durango Silverton Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park, shopping and skiing/snowboarding is 1.5 to 2 hrs away. Durango has an airport. You will pass thru Pagosa to get there.
Taos and Santa Fe, known for their arts and skiing are 2 hrs away, east and south respectively. Santa Fe also has an airport.
Albuquerque, 3 hrs south, has the closest International airport, plenty of casinos and its Skytram into the Sandia Mountains.
Beautiful vistas and wildlife make driving enjoyable to and from this central location!
Holiday/Weekend Events include but are not limited to: Chama Chile Ski Classic (MLK weekend) Chama Sno-Ball Balloon Rally (4th weekend in Feb.) Memorial Day 4th of July Chama Days (2nd Weekend in August) Labor Day Columbus/Indigenous Day Thanksgiving Christmas Festival in the Mountains (1st weekend in December) Christmas & New Year's Week/Weekends (Dec 23 - Jan 1)
***All rentals require a $59 accidental damage insurance policy purchase. This will be included in your quote.***
***PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS TIME***
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Pets
No pets allowed
An additional $25/night per pet.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 and a deadlock
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. on 1 April 2026 start from NZ$481, 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 Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining. located?
Located in the heart of Chama, this holiday home is steps away from Chama Church of Christ and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Rio Chama and Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay. Close to town, and easy access. Directions were good, and easy to get in with code. The full size kitchen was great, and plenty of cookware and necessities. Bedrooms were nice with plenty of covers if needed.
Had a wonderful stay! Was there to ride the train with my siblings and their families. The home fit our needs perfectly. The only problem we had was the oven did not work. There was a toaster oven, but it was too small for the items we brought. We made it work! Would definitely stay again.
Me and my friends went down to Chama, for a man conference, while we were there, we went to chama Downtown and bought some souvenirs for our kids, we really like the house. We’re thinking about Booking it for next year Again.
Amazing house with lots of character. Super clean, has everything you could need. Great location. This is one of my favorite houses I have stayed in yet. Highly recommended.
Spacious and comfortable for 6 adults to relax indoors and out. Well supplied kitchen, which is good because you should plan to cook your meals. Restaurant scene in Chama is seeing some turnover. Only one cafe was open during our mid-week stay. Walking distance to the train station, which is well worth the visit. Forested area with elk and deer in and around the town. Beautiful country, I would come again.
We enjoyed the house. It worked well for the 5 adults and 2 kids. We played cards on the big table each night. It was close to the train station. Access and Wi-Fi worked fine.
We had a wonderful time staying here. Had everything that we needed, a clean space, plenty of coffee, in walking distance to town. Tons of space for guests.
The house is a very charming older house with modern upgrades. It is very comfortable and like a museum with artifacts for sale. Very nice.
MaryAnn H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Brian Mello (Owner)
I was introduced to Chama, NM when I was working on the Navajo Reservation from 2002-2007. A colleague of mine bought a house in Chama and after I visited once, I fell in love with the area as it was a stark contract to the painted desert, but both provided a variety of outdoor activities in different environments. I bought the home in 2003 and began fixing it up in 2005, and did not finish until 2008, after I had already returned to Massachusetts, where I currently live.
Why they chose this property
This is one of the oldest homes remaining in Chama. It is a gambrel style victorian and was built in 1882. Records indicate that the builder of the home was a conductor of the D&RG railroad. There is more history related to this man and his family located in the home. The house has been completely remodeled, but strong effort was made to keep the details and charm accurate to the era. If you look closely during your stay, you will be able to spot some of the original features of the home.
What makes this property unique
The home is the last home on Terrace Ave/Main St in Chama, with views of the Cumbres Pass from all north windows and the decks. You can catch a glimpse of the train pass by in the morning, as the tracks are directly across the street, and the depot, dining and shopping are all a 4-6 minute walk from the home. There is driveway behind the home that can fit 2 vehicles, and plenty of additional parking behind the garage on Maple St. or along the side of the property on 1st St...enough to easily accommodate 30' trailers/motorhomes but is currently without hookups. It is easily accessible in the Winter, as all town roads are plowed by the state.
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