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Perched at 8,900 feet, this beautiful home in Ridgway offers the perfect blend of comfort and connection with nature. Enjoy expansive views from the deck or great room while cooking up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

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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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!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

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

  • 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

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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 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

About the area

Located in Elk Meadows, a neighborhood in Ridgway, this vacation home is in the mountains. Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Telluride Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Ridgway travel guide
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Ridgway, CO

What's nearby

  • Sunny view of Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Fitness Center of Ouray
    Ouray Hot Springs Pool
    17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • A woman hiking along the Bear Creek National Recreation Trail, Uncompahgre National Forest, Ouray, Colorado.
    Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
    19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Such a great place to start your trails with an easy step up to a beautiful fall. Very short and leads to a second trail around the town.
    Box Canyon Falls Park
    22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Orvis Hot Springs
    14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Perimeter Trail
    17 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Greenwood’s
    28 min drive
  • Lazy Dog Saloon
    27 min drive
  • Taco del Gnar
    26 min drive
  • True Grit Cafe
    26 min drive
  • Kate's Place
    26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Views! Comfortable, Spacious, Family Friendly Home-3 bedroom, 3 bath located?

Located in Elk Meadows, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall, and San Juan Hut Systems. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and Ridgway Railroad Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Breathtaking views

Overall, we absolutely loved the house. If you’re looking for peace and tranquility, this is the place to pick , the stargazing at night was incredible. It does take about 20 minutes to get to the town of Ridgeway due to the terrain. The house is very close to a lot of different trail systems and activities. The property manager got back to me promptly with any question I had. I felt this house was an excellent location if you want to hike Ouray and Telluride. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Beautiful Place Overlooking the Mountains!

Very nice property. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need. We mostly stayed there and cooked our own meals. The views were awesome. The house was very roomy for the four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Great mountain home

My family (including three young ones) enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elly O.

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

Great stay

Amazing views. Clean. Awesome stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Fantastic view!

We spent three nights during the turning of the Aspens to bright yellows. The view from the deck is beautiful and can be seen inside in the family room or outside on the deck. Very comfortable home and communication with the owner was very easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Great home base

This house was such a great home base after our days of exploring the area. It was comfortable and more than enough room for our family of three. Bill was fantastic to deal with; always responding quickly with detailed information. Definitely a highlight of the trip for us was a bear visiting the yard twice! I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Van Alstyne, TX

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

Perfect Vacation Home

This home was extremely clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The views from the deck were beautiful and the large windows were perfect for star gazing. The rooms were large with plenty of room for a family. The location was convenient to Ridgway, Telluride, and Ouray. We enjoyed finding the True Grit locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., St Louis Missouri

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

Fabulous place, fabulous time

This is a fabulous house with plenty of space, beautiful views and the house is well equipped with all kinds of extras to use during a stay. The property manager, Bill, was awesome - always available with prompt responses and assistance. Our group loved staying at this property, we enjoyed playing in the Ridgway and Ouray area and we cannot wait to return to the area and stay at Elk Meadows again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Beautiful retreat near Ridgway, Ouray and Telluride

My family and I really enjoyed our recent stay at the Elk Meadows home. The property was spacious, clean, comfortable and well-provisioned for the needs of our family with the kids liked the fast internet. The views, particularly of the San Juan mountains and night sky were spectacular. It is true that the property requires quite a drive off the main highway (about 20 minutes), but it's worth it for the privacy and views. The roads are also well maintained and easy to drive in the summer. We'll definitely consider this property for future stays in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Elk Meadows home

The home was great. I was also pleased with the improvements to the County Road leading from Ridgway to to Elk Meadows as the road was much smoother than in the past . The owner was great to communicate with. I would highly recommend this property as a great place to spend a few days in the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Base for Exploring

We used the Elk Meadows home as a base for exploring the San Juans many off-road trails accessible from Hwy 550 and couldn’t have been more pleased. The property was clean and comfortable in every regard and to say the kitchen was well stocked is an understatement. Bill did a great job of communicating any need-to-know information and was quick to respond with any questions. I have no reservations recommending Elk Meadows whether as a base for exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the panoramic views without going anywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Parker CO

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

Perfect for our group

This house was perfect for a couple and a family of four. The ground floor has two bedrooms, a living area and a full bath. Just right for young kids. The master bedroom was lovely and just right for a couple. The view was spectacular! The location gave us great access to Ouray, Silverton, Norwood and Telluride. The beds were comfortable. the kitchen had lots of pans, silverware, dishes and utensils. The washer/dryer was really helpful. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

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

Dusty road to the sky

Lovely house at the end of a 20 minute trek out of the town. Secure area. Wonderful views for morning coffee on the deck. Mountain air at night is cool. Day is hot in summer. Surprised at first no AC. BUT sleeping at night was good. Only surprise was how far away from town the house really is. Great host though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria de las Mercedes D.

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

Idyllic house in the mountains

Around 15’ away from the nearest town, tucked away in the mountains, this property was better than expected. We crossed path with deer daily, a small family of 3 would show up at the front of the house every morning. The place is very spacious, well stocked, perfect layout to keep the teens downstairs with their own bathroom and TV/video game room. Although we didn’t need help from Bill, he was checking in us every other day and was fast to reply. We would definitely come back. The road (specially in winter) might not be suitable for cars that are not 4x4.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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

New Years at Elk Meadows

We had a great experience at the Elk Meadows property over New Years. The house is very well done with the kind of high end custom finishes you don't expect from a vacation rental. The straw bale construction is super warm and insulative and the views from the property are unbeatable! Absolutely gorgeous property and house. The driveway is very steep and even given the light snow this year was a bit dicey. People uncomfortable driving in winter snowy conditions on snow packed dirt roads may find access challenging. Us mountain folk loved the location however and would've been more stoked only if there was more snow! Oh well, next time, hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina L.

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

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