Ranch in Cortez

Enjoy peace and quiet while having friends or family nearby; all while relaxing in your own unique private dwelling. Both the Cabin & Bungalow have everything you need from cooking to enjoying the 80+ acres right out your door that extend into the National Monument, with many miles of breathtaking hikes in the red rock canyons. Enjoy the night skies without any light pollution. The ranch is very private and only 13 miles from town. SORRY NO PETS OR KIDS UNDER 18. Thanks, Mark The space Cabin and Bungalow are described here, or go to individual sites on Airbnb. The cabin has all the comforts for a long or short stay. Internet and wifi calling was installed in both places on April 2020. There's a queen bed with pillow top, 4 burner 1949 refurbished gas stove, quiet ac/heat, fenced in patio with table & chairs and barbecue, dining inside or out. The private cabin bathroom and outside shower is a few steps off the back patio with all the amenities. Both places have their own wash stations, the old fashion way. See photo's of washer/dryer set up. There is a TV and Blue Ray DVD player and many movies in the cabin. There are many private Anasazi ruins to explore in the canyons from your cabin. The photo's of the canyons are a big part of the property and the National Monument adjoins us with many trails and side canyons beyond to explore. There is a tipi we own in the main canyon on a beautiful overlook. If available you are welcome to use the tipi. You would need sleeping bags and pads if you wanted to venture out for a night under the stars. It's about a 25 minute hike from the cabin. The Bungalow:(It's a favorite) Everything is new inside the 1958 Airstream Land Yacht. The private bathroom is a few steps off the front patio with a shower, toilet, sink & heater. Outside light to bathroom turns on/off from Airstream for your convenance. The new queen-sized pillow top bed is very comfortable with extra blankets if needed. Cook top stove, mid-sized fridge, coffee maker, toaster, micro-wave, dishes and cooking utensils. It has a new AC & heater, TV & Blue Ray DVD player and a selection of movies. Lot's of storage for your food and clothes closet with extra drawers.There's a covered patio connected to the front of the Airstream, with outside barbecue and table and chairs. Dine inside the Airstream or out. It's fully furnished with bedding and towels and all the amenities one needs for a short or long stay. Photographer & writers paradise! The Airstream and bathroom are tucked into the red rocks under one of the oldest Juniper trees recorded. It has a very private backyard area with a hammock, table, benches and umbrella in a very natural setting. This is a hiker's paradise with miles of hiking trails into the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument right off your bungalow. There is a tipi we own in the main canyon on a beautiful overlook. If available you are welcome to use the tipi. You would need sleeping bags and pads if you wanted to venture out for a night under the stars. It's about a 25 minute hike from the bungalow. There's mountain biking at Sand Canyon or Phil's World nearby. If the Airstream is booked, check on Airbnb under "Canyon Hideout Cabin" it's on the same 80+ acre property......book both with friends! SORRY NO KIDS UNDER 18 & NO PETS. Guest access There are many canyons and side canyons and a year round creek with a variety of trees, wild flowers, cacti, birds, animals and trails you have access to. There is a horse trail on the property and a wonderful dry wash to hike that will take you into many side canyons. During the monsoons, there are wonderful waterfalls cascading off the cliffs and spectacular lighting storms that roll through in the summer. If you like climbing, the red rocks have many areas to discover and alcoves with thousand plus year old ruins. I am also a site monitor for 8 ruins in the backcountry that is accessed from our property. This is an area that is protected from public access but your stay here will give you that access. I have an agreement with the others involved here in the community that in order for me to host Airbnb I can’t have dogs. The community is a protected Wildlife Preserve which adjoins “Canyon of the Ancients National Monument.” All of us living here don’t have pets for that reason. We also keep the cabin/bungalow allergy & dander free for our guests and the person that cleans who is highly allergic to dander. If you need help in finding another place close by that takes pets I would be happy to check a few places. Other things to note BEWARE: YOU MAY WISHED YOU STAYED LONGER! Please check out "GUIDEBOOK" under this listing for many things to do ahead of time to help you plan & prepare your trip. I've listed many options that may help you if you haven't been to the area. There is also a pocket guide book in bungalow & cabin for hikes into the "Canyons of the Ancients National Monument" which is part of our private ranch. It's a good start to get you into some beautiful areas right from your front door with miles of private trails to explore.