Title: Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/ecb658f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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/83000000/82800000/82795800/82795735/6d6295d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 ![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 $247 CA $383 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=113605639&PinnedHotelID=113605639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 25 reviews CA $203 CA $347 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=106039077&PinnedHotelID=106039077&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 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&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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Smoking is allowed outside of the home and there will be outdoor ashtrays located by the driveway/patio area. \-Check out is at 11am MST. We charge a fee for late check outs to ensure we have enough staff to prepare the home for the next guest. Light cleaning appreciated. (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 - 8 min drive - 10.0 km - Veteran's Park - 8 min drive - 10.4 km - Los Caminos Antiguos - 12 min drive - 16.6 km - Blanca Peak Trailhead - 12 min drive - 19.6 km - Adams State University - 26 min drive - 41.8 km #### Getting around - Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lu's Mainstreet Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Mountain View Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪All-Gon Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬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 Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Archie's Place: 20 minute's from the Great Sand Dunes on Dec 3, 2025 start from CA $317.27, 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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### 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. 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