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14 Miles to Mesa Verde National Park: Cortez Ranch

Entire home in Cortez, CO

4 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
5.0 · 8 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private backyard with outdoor seating makes stargazing and grilling memorable.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Accessible single-story layout with rural tranquility, close to Cortez dining.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Ideal for a peaceful country escape with friends or family.

Property details

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Fenced-In Pet Area | Gas Grill | 4 Mi to Downtown Cortez

Experience the charm of country living at its finest at ‘Podunk’s Ranch’! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath house sits on a peaceful 40-acre ranch—perfect for small groups looking to unwind in Colorado’s wide-open spaces. Hike through scenic Hawkins Preserve, then kick back as cattle roam nearby and the stars put on a show in the clear night sky. It’s the quiet escape you didn’t know you needed!

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 twin bed, 1 twin floor mattress

MAIN FEATURES
- Dining table
- Private backyard, outdoor seating
- Gas grill

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, blender, toaster
- Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer
- Free WiFi

FAQ
- No A/C
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, 2 steps to enter

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Small RV/trailer parking

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via lockbox

Other things to note
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- Pets must be leashed when outside due to the rural area and cows
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 2 steps to enter
- The property is not equipped with air conditioning
- This property sleeps 3 guests in 2 beds, with room for 4 total by using the twin floor mattress

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 single Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Hair dryer

    Hair dryer

  • Hot water

    Hot water

  • Shampoo

    Shampoo

Guest reviews

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Craig

Cozy, efficient, dog-perfect and cost effective

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August 2025

Quiet, clean, with beautiful landscape and dark nights. Hiking was close and the restaurants were universally great. The host was attentive and friendly - thanks Lanea for turning us on to your steaks. We will be back!

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Shana

Peaceful Podunk's

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June 2025

We had an amazing stay. This is the third time we have visited Podunk's so obviously we love it here. Our host is consistently available and helpful should we need her. We feel right at home, have everything we could possibly want or need in the home. We enjoy privacy and peace and have minimal travel to town. We enjoy the views and the livestock close by. We will definitely visit again and recommend this property and host to all travelers regardless of the nature of your travel. You will find it effortless to have the peace and comfort of a home when you stay here!

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Melanie

Perfect peaceful retreat

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May 2025

Stayed here with my husband and 10-year-old kiddo. This is such a beautiful part of town. Wonderful little ranch with beautiful views. All the beds were super comfortable. Slept so well. Plenty of space for the three of us. Close to everything. We even met the owner on the way out and she was absolutely delightful. Warm and friendly. The pictures just don’t do it justice. Absolutely loved our stay here. Highly recommend.

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Family

Wonderful house and host

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October 2024

I enjoyed the location, cozy cute home, and curious cows! Thank you!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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