[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP Vacation home in Cortez with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118817700/118817650/c732ae5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/74bc2d5a-da1b-414a-ba96-cb6c6504568b-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118817700/118817650/4cdd6233.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118817700/118817650/ca5f7dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118817700/118817650/12395df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2202 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP 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 public‑land trails—no driving or easements. Big‑sky views, true dark‑sky nights, and room for everyone make this an ideal base for Mesa Verde, Cortez, and Four Corners adventures. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT • Private gate into Canyons of the Ancients for instant trail access • Two fully independent homes booked together—perfect for multi‑gen families, two couples, or a friends’ trip • Dark‑sky stargazing and sandstone‑canyon vistas • Fast Starlink Wi‑Fi and a dedicated workspace • Effortless self check‑in and simple checkout SLEEPING & LAYOUT Main House (2BR/2BA) • Living: open great room with sectional, gas stove, and a wall of windows on the high‑desert view • Kitchen & dining: full kitchen stocked for real cooking; indoor dining table • Bedrooms: Bedroom 1—King; Bedroom 2—2 Double Beds • Baths: two full baths on one level Guest House (1BR/1BA) • Living: quiet casita with its own living room and view porch • Kitchen: full, private kitchen • Bedroom: Bedroom 1—King; Loft—Queen • Bath: one full bath KITCHENS & DINING • Both homes have full kitchens with cookware, dinnerware, and basic pantry items • Outdoor seating for sunrise coffee and sunset conversation WORK & WI‑FI • Strong Starlink Wi‑Fi throughout • Dedicated workspace so you can blend adventure and remote work OUTDOOR SPACES & ACCESS • Four acres of high‑desert privacy with a private gate directly onto monument trails • True dark‑sky nights for stargazing • Easy day trips to Mesa Verde National Park (about 15 minutes), Hovenweep, Durango, and the wider Four Corners region GUEST ACCESS • Your reservation includes both homes and all outdoor areas • Smart‑lock self check‑in; a unique code is issued for your stay PARKING & ARRIVAL • On‑site parking for 5 vehicles; trailer or RV by prior approval only • Rural road access; expect typical high‑desert conditions and seasonal weather REMOTE HOSTING & LOCAL SUPPORT • We manage remotely from North Carolina and are a phone call or message away • Our local team in Cortez provides on‑the‑ground support WATER & ENVIRONMENT • The property is on a deep, filtered well with reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink; taste may differ slightly due to natural minerals • Please follow public‑land etiquette when entering from the gate: stay on designated trails and leave what you find HOUSE RULES SNAPSHOT • Registered guests only; no events or parties • Quiet hours and respect for the land and neighbors • Pet policy: Pets permitted (pre‑approval required; fee applies; see House Rules for limits) • Check‑in/out: 4:00 PM check‑in, 10:00 AM check‑out (also shown in the booking details) GOOD TO KNOW • High‑desert climate brings day‑to‑night temperature swings; pack layers • Seasonal notes: brief summer monsoons and occasional winter snow are normal for the region • There is one exterior camera pointing down the driveway; no interior cameras. WHY TRAVELERS LOVE IT Private, peaceful, and perfectly placed—step onto miles of trails from your own gate, spread out across two independent homes, and finish each day under a star‑filled sky. This is a rare basecamp where convenience, quiet, and direct access all line up. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,202 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118830000/118827000/118826926/ad9599f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Main House with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP Cortez - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $136 CA $545 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=118826926&PinnedHotelID=118826926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33482300/33482220/77c555dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SCENIC CABIN 35Ac Peace&Quiet Creek Pets Hiking 35min-MesaVerde, 5min-SandCanyon Cortez - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 154 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=33482220&PinnedHotelID=33482220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109326800/109326779/87583336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin Retreat! 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Your vacation is meant to be relaxing right up to the very end. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.3402,-108.82117&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%7B%7CbFhcewS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSDQBQDQDSBQDSDOFQDQFQDQFOFQFQFOFQHMFQHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMLMHKJMJKLKJKJKJILKJKLGLKLIJILGLILGLILGNGLELGLENGLENELENELCNCNCLCNCNCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNDLFLFLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHLHNJLHNHNFLHNFNHPFLFPFNHPDPFNFPDPFPDPDNDRDPBRDPDPBPBRBPBRBPBRBR%40P%40R%40RBR%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRARAP%3FRCRARARAPCRCRCPCRCPCRCPEREPCREPEPENEPGRENGPGPEPINGNGPGNINGNINGNILINKLINILINKJILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMDOFMDOBMDOBOBMDO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOEMAOEOCMCOEMCOEMGOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKMKKKKMIKMMIMKMIKKOIMIOIMIOIMIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGOGQGQEQGOESGQEOEQCQESEQCSEQCSCQCSCQCSASAQCSASASASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t_zii5KvQBbTd9mU3MJRGFHYpZc=) Cortez, CO #### What's nearby - Sutcliffe Vineyards - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - 9 min drive - 1.2 km - Cortez Cultural Center - 31 min drive - 30.7 km - Ute Mountain Casino - 36 min drive - 41.4 km - Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 46 min drive - 50.0 km #### Getting around - Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP located? > Situated in Cortez, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutcliffe Vineyards and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Hawkins Preserve and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Two Homes with Private Gate to Canyons of the Ancients • Near Mesa Verde NP 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly H. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was clean and stocked with extras. Beds were comfortable, towel new and clean. It is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature. Access to the hiking trail and close proximity to a vineyard were an extra bonus. We enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommend. ##### Kelly H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025