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OVERVIEW
Two homes on four quiet acres with a private gate that opens directly into Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Walk from the porch to publicâland trailsâno driving or easements. Bigâsky views, true darkâsky nights, and room for everyone make this an ideal base for Mesa Verde, Cortez, and Four Corners adventures.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
âą Private gate into Canyons of the Ancients for instant trail access
âą Two fully independent homes booked togetherâperfect for multiâgen families, two couples, or a friendsâ trip
âą Darkâsky stargazing and sandstoneâcanyon vistas
âą Fast Starlink WiâFi and a dedicated workspace
âą Effortless self checkâin and simple checkout
SLEEPING & LAYOUT
Main House (2BR/2BA)
âą Living: open great room with sectional, gas stove, and a wall of windows on the highâdesert view
âą Kitchen & dining: full kitchen stocked for real cooking; indoor dining table
âą Bedrooms: Bedroom 1âKing; Bedroom 2â2 Double Beds
âą Baths: two full baths on one level
Guest House (1BR/1BA)
âą Living: quiet casita with its own living room and view porch
âą Kitchen: full, private kitchen
âą Bedroom: Bedroom 1âKing; LoftâQueen
âą Bath: one full bath
KITCHENS & DINING
âą Both homes have full kitchens with cookware, dinnerware, and basic pantry items
âą Outdoor seating for sunrise coffee and sunset conversation
WORK & WIâFI
âą Strong Starlink WiâFi throughout
âą Dedicated workspace so you can blend adventure and remote work
OUTDOOR SPACES & ACCESS
âą Four acres of highâdesert privacy with a private gate directly onto monument trails
âą True darkâsky nights for stargazing
âą Easy day trips to Mesa Verde National Park (about 15 minutes), Hovenweep, Durango, and the wider Four Corners region
GUEST ACCESS
âą Your reservation includes both homes and all outdoor areas
âą Smartâlock self checkâin; a unique code is issued for your stay
PARKING & ARRIVAL
âą Onâsite parking for 5 vehicles; trailer or RV by prior approval only
âą Rural road access; expect typical highâdesert conditions and seasonal weather
REMOTE HOSTING & LOCAL SUPPORT
âą We manage remotely from North Carolina and are a phone call or message away
âą Our local team in Cortez provides onâtheâground support
WATER & ENVIRONMENT
âą The property is on a deep, filtered well with reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink; taste may differ slightly due to natural minerals
âą Please follow publicâland etiquette when entering from the gate: stay on designated trails and leave what you find
HOUSE RULES SNAPSHOT
âą Registered guests only; no events or parties
âą Quiet hours and respect for the land and neighbors
âą Pet policy: Pets permitted (preâapproval required; fee applies; see House Rules for limits)
âą Checkâin/out: 4:00 PM checkâin, 10:00 AM checkâout (also shown in the booking details)
GOOD TO KNOW
âą Highâdesert climate brings dayâtoânight temperature swings; pack layers
âą Seasonal notes: brief summer monsoons and occasional winter snow are normal for the region
âą There is one exterior camera pointing down the driveway; no interior cameras.
WHY TRAVELERS LOVE IT
Private, peaceful, and perfectly placedâstep onto miles of trails from your own gate, spread out across two independent homes, and finish each day under a starâfilled sky. This is a rare basecamp where convenience, quiet, and direct access all line up.