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Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Ridgway, CO
  • Place, Orvis Hot Springs
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Ouray Hot Springs Pool
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Box Canyon Falls Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ridgway

With a stay at this vacation home in Ridgway (Elk Meadows), you'll be 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Ouray Hot Springs Pool and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Hartwell Park. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Ridgway Town Hall and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from San Juan Hut Systems.

What's nearby

  • Orvis Hot Springs - 32 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Ridgway State Park - 33 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 44 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Perimeter Trail - 44 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 48 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kate's Place - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Taco del Gnar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Greenwood’s - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Full Tilt Saloon - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath

This Alpine retreat is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. It offers sweeping, in-your-face views of 13 to 14,000-foot San Juan peaks to the south and more distant views of the Cimarrons to the east.

The 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!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outdoors only. Home is smoke free.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you have used the outdoor grill, please make sure you have cleaned it and left it in the same condition that you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests are responsible for complying with Elk Meadows HOA rules and regulations. The garage is not available to guests.
Please note Ouray County fire restrictions: https://---------------- ****THE SUMMER FIRE BAN IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT****
Please protect the quiet enjoyment of wildlife (esp. Deer who love the house) & neighbors. Also, HOA does not permit ATV riding in Elk Meadows.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outdoors only. Home is smoke free.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Comfortable Mountain Vistas National Forest

Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! The Nest thermostat in the MB seems out of commission. Great add/touch having the fans in bedroom. Awesome that there were cooking supplies handy: olive oil, coffee, spices. We would certainly visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Wonderful views and accommodations. Only complaint was the mattresses downstairs bedrooms. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

cathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome, good central area for getting to the other places we would be.
Hiking around Ouray
National Forest access
Loghill
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very pleased with our stay. Very nice home and great for families.The views were terrific and lots of wildlife. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect. Very clean, plenty of room and Spectacular views all around. Host was very good with all the communication. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Ouray and other sites we wanted to see. Private with great views yet private and quiet. Overall a great place to stay. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay! We loved all of the games available to play in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property and views!! We had plenty of space to spread out, the kitchen had all the amenities we needed for cooking all of our meals and the deck was perfect in the mornings and evenings. We saw elk, deer and a bear! We truly enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from the back porch were anazing! It was super quiet and peaceful. I have never seen a better stocked kitchen. It had everything. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain escape

Really enjoyed our time at this property. It’s in a quiet neighborhood about 20 minutes from Ridgway. Fully stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen accessories and a grill for you to stay there all day if desired. Great views of the mountains all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a stunning view of the mountains! We loved returning to such a wonderful place each day of our stay. The home is comfortable and spacious upstairs with views right out the main windows. The kitchen is well supplied and we enjoyed the board games available too. Bill was very helpful throughout our stay with any additional information and support. We would love to stay here again if ever back in southwestern Colorado.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Views

Very nice spacious home that was well stocked. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, plan was to bike in Telluride and swim in Ouray. I could have stayed on the porch all day admiring the views and watching wildlife. House was very well furnished. Admired the straw bale construction and solar heat/energy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Law Offices of L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Open, spacious, well-featured! Perfect for accompanying Ouray hut to hut system hike! There were 7 women and we each had our own space and bed! The city of Ridgeway was not far and Ridgeway had great restaurants to facilitate our stay around the dehydrated food we mostly ate on the hike! Fantastic views!! And wildlife!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views from an amazing place!

This place, WOW! I can't say enough about the views. We came from northern Wisconsin for Ouray, but honestly, ridgeway and this house was some of the highlights of our trip. The house was clean, HUGE, and had everything needed. Plenty of driveway space and the home owner was always readily available for questions as well. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

We have stayed here multiple times. Great Location in the mountains but close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. Amazing views. close to many areas of interest. Need to move sign stating "no shoes on the carpet" to a better area. We were actually up the stairs before we saw the sign, as it is halfway up the stairs on a windowsill. We enjoyed reading about how the house is so environmentally made. really surprised when I opened the door on the wall to actually see the bale of hay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Christmas

Perfect stay over Christmas. Views are incredible! Roomy for us to spread out…. Loved Ridgway & skiing in Telluride! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Clean, comfortable and lots of sleeping space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous mountain views!

We loved staying at this beautiful Elk Meadows house. It was a great base to explore the mountains and a cozy home to return to at the end of the day. I'll continue to dream about the mountain views and stargazing long after our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Was a very peaceful stay. Room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great house for family. Fully stocked with amenities. Ready to go!

Very good experience all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AussieIan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Majesty

If you like nature and serenity, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024