[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes Vacation home in Blanca with a water park and free breakfast ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/127b005a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/w1166h759x2y0-de905e9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/17678ba8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/ecb658f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/6d6295d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Free breakfast, a water park, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes Beautiful three bedroom home located in Blanca, CO which offers breathtaking views. The property landscaping is well maintained and spacious. During your stay you will be conveniently located to all that the San Luis Valley has to offer: Locally owned restaurants, Great Sand Dunes National Park/Hot Springs, Zapata Falls, Alligator Farm, Stations of the Cross, Mt Home and Smith Reservoir, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, Adams State University, Old Fort Garland Museum and much more. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Water park - 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106040000/106039100/106039077/w1170h1555x0y3-afc4a0d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Main Street Cabin near Sand Dunes - Fort Garland Fort Garland - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $201 CA $343 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=106039077&PinnedHotelID=106039077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113605700/113605639/3e8fde62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fabulous 3-bedroom house with WiFi in Fort Garland, Colorado Fort Garland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews CA $244 CA $374 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=113605639&PinnedHotelID=113605639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74230000/74228700/74228695/f82d6163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remodeled farmhouse on 110 Acres with mountain views Blanca - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=74228695&PinnedHotelID=74228695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116729300/116729227/e104da14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Base Camp Ranch House. 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(Throw out any opened packages of food, bag trash/set in the barrels located in ally, set used towels in laundry room.) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: No access to sheds/utility trailer/tractor equip ### Events No events allowed Partial natural landscaping:some ant hills/thorns. ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 Note from host: Partial natural landscaping:some ant hills/thorns. 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.444283,-105.519875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BeqcFdj%60cS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSBQBQDSDQBSDQDQDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFOFQFOHQFMHQFMHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJILKJKLILIJKLILILGLILGLILGLGNELGLELGNENELELENCNCLCNCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLHLFLHLFJHLHLJLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJLJJJLHJJLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNHNHLFPHLFPHNFPFNFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBRDPBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAPARARCRARAPCRCRCPCRCPEPCREPEPCREPEPGPENGRENGPGNGPGNGPINGNINGNININILININIJKLINKLKLIJKLKJKLKJMJKHKJMJKHMHMJMHKHMFMHMFMHMFODMFMFMDOFMDODMBODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEMCOEOEMGMEMGOGMEMGMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMIMIKKMKKIKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIOIKIOKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGQGOIQEOGQGOESGOEQEQEQESCQEQESCQCQCSCQCSCSCQASASASCS%3FQASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2LIAe1bwVdBthUN8aduPKFQCEJk=) Blanca, CO #### What's nearby - Fort Garland Museum - 10 min drive - 10.0 km - Los Caminos Antiguos - 14 min drive - 16.6 km - Blanca Peak Trailhead - 15 min drive - 19.6 km - Great Sand Dunes National Park - 32 min drive - 45.9 km - Zapata Falls - 36 min drive - 41.2 km #### Getting around - Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lu's Mainstreet Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪All-Gon Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mountain View Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Del's Diner - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes on Oct 9, 2025 start from CA $313.74, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Blanca-Hotels-Archies-Place-20-Minutes-From-The-Great-Sand-Dunes.h82795735.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Garland Museum, Veteran's Park, and Los Caminos Antiguos. Blanca Peak Trailhead is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tahila M. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Stayed here for a short trip and it was wonderful! Great communication with Property Manager and wonderful views from the home! ##### Tahila M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad May 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We enjoyed our stay. Everything was just as promised. ##### Chad Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Beautiful clean property!! We enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much!! John and Jackie T ##### John T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. Dec 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for visiting Great Sand Dunes NP Our family stayed at Archie's Place for 1 night while we visited Great Sand Dunes National Park. Bedroom with bunk beds was great for our teenage boys. Kitchen was decently stocked and beds were comfortable. Great view of mountains from the front porch. ##### Michelle P. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly R. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Clean and new rental, very well kept place with friendly and helpful hosts. Plenty of space for our group. ##### Molly R. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very clean house with good technological amenities. Very convenient to Great Sand Dunes, and an hour and half drive to Taos, New Mexico. A short drive into Alamosa for groceries and restaurants. ##### Bradley Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian W. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house House had everything you could think of. Kitchen fully stock, every condiment you could think of, pancakes were great, barbeque in back, Wi-Fi, charging cords for all of our different devises. The over supply of towels was really nice. The Rinnai water heater made sure that our group all had hot showers! ##### Brian W. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H., Denver Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything Went Smoothly for Our Stay Great for a family of 5. Everything went well. Great location for visiting the Sand Dunes. Very clean. As per property description, there is no dishwasher. ##### Peter H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendall L., Broken Arrow, OK Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Amazing view and well equipped home This home was cute, clean, and stocked with everything you can think of. Plenty of towels, fixins for a pancake breakfast, phone plug-ins, and more. Amazing view of Mt Blanca right outside your front door and close to the Dunes. Definitely recommend! ##### Kendall L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W., Loveland, Colorado Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed/wanted Great place for our family to stay. Everything was clean and my kids enjoyed the games/toys. Proximity to the Sand Dunes was excellent! ##### Jenny W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. Dec 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in Blanca Colorado We had a great time. House felt like home for those few days. Everyone slept good. ##### Jessica M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Sep 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay for Dunes Comfortable clean home that was fully stocked with everything you'll need. Very quiet neighborhood with amazing views from all sides. Everything was a pictured or better. Definitely recommended if you are visiting the area. Host was very responsive and accommodating. ##### John P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reta W., Las Cruces, New Mexico Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property There are six of us- family of four with children aged 4 and 9, plus grandparents headed to Great Sand Dunes. The house was perfect! Just like the photos, so clean and thoughtfully set up! Beautiful views, pretty yard, good beds! Enjoyed our stay so much!! ##### Reta W. 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