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One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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Ridgway, CO
  • Popular LocationOrvis Hot Springs28 min drive
  • Popular LocationOuray Hot Springs Pool40 min drive
  • Popular LocationCascade Falls41 min drive
  • AirportMontrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)62 min drive

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Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 7
242 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
    1 single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined shower/bath
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views

This beautiful, well-equipped home is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It offers sweeping, in-your-face views of the Cimarrons to the east and 13-14,000 peaks of the San Juan range to the south.

This comfortable home is perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends. It includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great room, a game room, and a dining room spread over two stories. Upstairs offers expansive views and includes a master bedroom, kitchen, and great room. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook your favorite meals, including pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and appliances. It is well-provisioned with non-perishables, including quality spices/seasonings, cooking oil, sugar, and flour. The large deck offers stunning views of the mountains and is perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, afternoon barbeque, or a glass of wine at sunset.

Downstairs includes 2 bedrooms, a well-stocked game room, and a full bath. A washer and dryer are in a separate laundry room. All bedrooms are equipped with humidifiers to help ensure your comfort in the dry mountain air.

The home is in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from hiking and off-road trails. While secluded, it is readily accessible to the valley below. Downtown Ridgway has restaurants, shops, and groceries and is about 8 miles (20 minutes) on a well-maintained dirt and gravel road. Charming Ouray is a 30-minute drive through the spectacular Uncompahgre River valley.

You will feel like you are on top of the world. If you are lucky, you’ll see an afternoon shower, followed by clouds in the valley below and a double rainbow! At 8,900 feet elevation, the home offers breathtaking alpine beauty, ample groves of Aspens, and abundant wildlife. You will likely see plenty of deer, including those visiting in the front yard. You may also see bobcats, bald eagles, coyotes, elk, or even glimpse a black bear. In the quiet of the mountains, you may connect with the gentle sounds of nature and, on a clear night, see the night sky in all its wonder.

The house is heated by an electric-powered hydronic radiant heating system, which is both efficient and environmentally friendly. The electricity for the heating system is generated by solar panels on the roof, so you can feel good knowing that you're helping to reduce your carbon footprint on your vacation. The house is super well insulated and was constructed using green building practices, such as using recycled materials and energy-efficient appliances.

This is a unique and magical place! Guaranteed, you will not want to leave it! If you're looking for a relaxing vacation in a modern, spacious home offering incredible views of the San Juan mountains, this is the perfect place for you!

Property manager

Bill Palace

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outdoors only. Home is smoke free.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Comfortable Mountain Vistas National Forest

About the area

Ridgway

This holiday home is located in Elk Meadows, a neighbourhood in Ridgway, and is in the mountains. Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Telluride Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Orvis Hot Springs - 28 min drive
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 40 min drive
  • Cascade Falls - 41 min drive
  • Ouray Ice Park - 42 min drive
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Del Gnar - 26 min drive
  • Full Tilt Saloon - 27 min drive
  • True Grit Cafe - 26 min drive
  • Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse - 26 min drive
  • Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One of A Kind Elk Meadows Home - Comfortable, Family Friendly-Spectacular Views located?

Located in Elk Meadows, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall and San Juan Hut Systems. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and Ridgway Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years at Elk Meadows
We had a great experience at the Elk Meadows property over New Years. The house is very well done with the kind of high end custom finishes you don't expect from a vacation rental. The straw bale construction is super warm and insulative and the views from the property are unbeatable! Absolutely gorgeous property and house. The driveway is very steep and even given the light snow this year was a bit dicey. People uncomfortable driving in winter snowy conditions on snow packed dirt roads may find access challenging. Us mountain folk loved the location however and would've been more stoked only if there was more snow! Oh well, next time, hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
We have stayed here multiple times. Great Location in the mountains but close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Van Alstyne, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation Home
This home was extremely clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The views from the deck were beautiful and the large windows were perfect for star gazing. The rooms were large with plenty of room for a family. The location was convenient to Ridgway, Telluride, and Ouray. We enjoyed finding the True Grit locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., St Louis Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place, fabulous time
This is a fabulous house with plenty of space, beautiful views and the house is well equipped with all kinds of extras to use during a stay. The property manager, Bill, was awesome - always available with prompt responses and assistance. Our group loved staying at this property, we enjoyed playing in the Ridgway and Ouray area and we cannot wait to return to the area and stay at Elk Meadows again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Amazing views. Clean. Awesome stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Parker CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our group
This house was perfect for a couple and a family of four. The ground floor has two bedrooms, a living area and a full bath. Just right for young kids. The master bedroom was lovely and just right for a couple. The view was spectacular! The location gave us great access to Ouray, Silverton, Norwood and Telluride. The beds were comfortable. the kitchen had lots of pans, silverware, dishes and utensils. The washer/dryer was really helpful. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Meadows home
The home was great. I was also pleased with the improvements to the County Road leading from Ridgway to to Elk Meadows as the road was much smoother than in the past . The owner was great to communicate with. I would highly recommend this property as a great place to spend a few days in the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family with adult children
The house was beautiful and was perfect for our needs with adult children. The bathrooms were readily accessible and the bedrooms provided the needed privacy for our family. The views off the deck were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Views
Overall this property has an amazing location tucked up away from town but convenient to Telluride, Ouray, and Ridgway. The views are spectacular and the house amenities are all inclusive. Hiking, 4 wheeling, and MTB trails are located just down county road 5 for easy access. Tons of wildlife around for your viewing pleasure. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O., Fayetteville, AR USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Family Gathering
This our fourth summer for our family to gather for an extended weekend in the Colorado mountains. This property had the most amazing views! It was a bit of a drive from the hikes we did but was totally worth it! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023