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Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort.

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Paradise Ranch back yard borders National Forest
Paradise Ranch border with Blanco River. 1000 feet of river frontage.
Paradise Ridge south of us , antique trestle bridge on property
North of Paradise Ranch towards Pagosa
Chair lift at Wolf Creek ski area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pagosa Springs, CO
  • Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pagosa Springs, CO (PGO-Stevens Field)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunkhouse back bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunkhouse Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Ranch House Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Ranch House Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Ranch House Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Ranch House Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Ranch House Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ranch House Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Ranch House Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ranch House Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort.

Paradise Ranch is a private retreat for families and friends to enjoy the majestic San Juan National Forest from your backyard. This property provides accommodations for up to 10 guests within 5 bedrooms. 2 kings and 3 full in the Ranch house at the posted nightly rate.
You can Add our authentic Bunkhouse for an Additional 6 guests. Additional guests in the bunkhouse are $50/night each. TOTAL of 16 adults can stay at the Paradise Ranch.
You will enjoy the large kitchen, with open dining room and seating for the entire family to share meals together. Settle in front of either the gas fireplace in the great room or the wood burning fireplace in the den for cozy evenings and storytelling. Snowshoe or cross country ski in the San Juan National Forest, accessing the over 1.8 million acres from the private entrance ensuring you are the only ones on the trail. If you are planning an winter family vacation let Paradise Ranch be your first choice for an incredible Colorado experience. Enjoy the many area attractions, from Wolf Creek Ski Resort only 37 miles away, to riding the Toltec Cumbress Narrow Gauge Railway from Chama, NM to Antonito, Colorado only 40 miles away. Pagosa Springs, Colorado is a only a beautiful 10 mile drive from the ranch which offers internationally famed Pagosa Springs Hot Springs, dining, shopping, antiquing, and historical sightseeing.


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WE are closed to VRBO from May-October when we are a premier wedding venue. Check out our website for all the wedding information.

https://www.paradiseranchevents.com

Property manager

Zana Crawford

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Weddings and family events only. Not a party pad!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only, please dispose cigarettes in trash
No events or weddings are allowed as we are an exclusive seasonal wedding venue. Weddings outside of business bookings aren’t allowed
No shooting firearms on property no sparklers or fireworks or woodcutting on property.
Do not rearrange any of the furniture, bed sets, tables or living room furniture.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Weddings and family events only. Not a party pad!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pagosa Springs

Located in Pagosa Springs, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crater Lake Trail and Reservoir Hill Park, while San Juan Historical Museum and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pagosa Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 21 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area - 42 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 82 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lodging 35 minutes from Wolf Creek ski resort. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Crater Lake Trail, Reservoir Hill Park and Sheep Creek Trail. Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and San Juan Historical Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jef N.

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

Perfect property for the whole family.

Zana was great and we all loved it. Best Holiday rental ever
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA V.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property and home. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

Family fun

We loved our stay here. It was the perfect size for our crew. We loved the additional house that allowed one family to have their own space. The house has a beautiful view and we loved the whole property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Great place for a big group.

We had four families with us and we had plenty of room to hang out. The kids loved running around outside and playing in the snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Mountain getaway

We have a BIG family! We could not have been happier with the accommodations. The house is roomy and well laid out with 2 family rooms and a well stocked kitchen. High chair, stroller, pack and play. They had everything! The owner checked on us and was right there if we needed anything. I we also used the bunkhouse. It has its own kitchen and living area and sleeps a lot of people!!! The area was beautiful and right on the river! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katha J., Denton, TX

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

Exceeded Expectations

The online pictures don't do this property justice. The house is an older ranch style house that feels authentic and comfortable. It is beautiful. The layout was perfect for our large group. We were 3 couples, 2 singles and 12 young people. There is a separate den with french doors and fireplace which was used by those who needed a break from our large group. It was perfect for college football viewing. The great room has a gas fireplace and is open to the kitchen and dining area. That room was used daily for reading and winding down. We had 10 teenagers/young adults who stayed in the bunkhouse and it was perfect. It is just across the driveway from the main house, but far enough away they had some privacy and space to play games and stay up late if they were so inclined. The house is about 20 minutes from town, but we enjoyed being away from it all. The owners are onsite. They were available and responsive to any communication from us, but other than that we did not see or hear them. We have been coming to Pagosa for 10 years and this was our favorite place we have stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricha W.

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

Christmas 2020

The owners ar e very friendly and easy to talk to. The house is very comfortable and homey. The kitchen has plenty of room for several cooks at one time. This was our second stay and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

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

Family get together

Fun for the whole family. Zana and Mitch were great. We enjoyed the beautiful home, fire pitt, horse shoes, river floating and even a dance in the pavillion. Nearby Pagosa Springs offered great shops, hot air balloons , horse rides and much more. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

sandy R., Albuquerque New Mexico

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

Amazing view Ranch

The process from beginning to end was amazing with the property owner. The property was amazing and simply beautiful!! The coziness of the main house made our stay extra special because we all had plenty of room to be alone or with each other in any part of the house. The house was clean and we had plenty of supplies That were supplied to us. ( paper towels, trash bags, towels ect.....) We are all already planning our next trip back up to stay at this beautiful property. Thank you Zana!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reginald H.

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

A week to remember.

It rare that I can take 20 of my friends on the snowboarding trip. This year was so much fun A lot more people have committed to making it their yearly trip as well. The house was awesome and very cozy for the amount of people that went.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Chris P.

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

Great property and wonderful owner.

Main house was beautiful with lots of room. ONLY critique is that the bunkhouse does not have running water so no restroom for the persons staying in bunkhouse. Our 10 kids had to run back and forth from bunkhouse to main house to go potty. otherwise it was a pleasure! Thank you Zana!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., McLoud

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

Great stay

Great property for large groups. House and facilities were nice. Beds and furnishings were comfortable. No AC so it gets a little warm in the summer but it cools off nicely in the evenings. Loved the pavilion for outdoor meals
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Best Wedding Venue in the Rockies

Awesome Courteous Hosts provides best in class service tailored to fit our needs reasonably Many great decorations and beautiful property, stupendous barn like shelter pavilion , cool blanco creek, very functional accommodations We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Family Reunion

Paradise Ranch is a great setting for a family reunion. We especially loved the property where our kids (young and old) could explore and play. The Crawfords provided yard games (badminton, corn hole, horseshoes, etc....). Our family thoroughly enjoyed the safe and welcoming environment. The grandkids loved being able to run outside and play on their own. We also enjoyed playing in the river that crosses the property. It was distant enough so that we didn't worry about the kids wandering down by themselves. The pavilion was a great gathering spot for story telling, meals, and games. Zana was wonderful to work with and easily accessible when we had questions. Thanks so much to the Crawfords for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

We had a great time...wonderful place!

We rented Paradise Ranch for 5 nights and we had 15 people. It was clean, well decorated and had so much room! The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed including a crockpot which we used to make chili one night and chicken tacos another. The bunkhouse was great for our teens who enjoyed their own fridge and t.v. The owners were very hospitable...there was fresh lemonade and tea in the fridge upon arrival! The checkin and checkout process was super easy and the owners were easily accessible. One morning after a hard rain our water pressure dropped and we called Mrs. Crawford and it was fixed by that evening! The place is beautiful, there were flowers everywhere and we hiked around the property and in the forest a couple days ...my sister-in-law and brother each found an elk shed! While the river was too high after the snow melt to tube or fish, we enjoyed being on it and there were nice stairs to access the river. It would be lovely to fish and tube it later in the summer. We saw beaver, elk, fox, turkey, deer, stellar jays, hummingbirds, and more. We fished in Echo Lake just down the road and caught trout, bass and catfish. We hiked to Treasure Falls (a 20 min drive) and drove to Wolf Creek pass where they still had snow! We did a 2 hr trail ride with the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park just down the road and also toured their park which had a good variety of local wildlife and fed some of the animals there. The trail ride was amazing and took us to some very scenic views in the San Juan Mountains! We hiked to Piedra Falls and drove to Williams Creek Reservoir which was a gorgeous drive and also stopped on the way back to soak in the hot springs at Springs Resort in town. We enjoyed malts at the Malt Shop there also. At the property in the evening we played cards at the tables in the barn with all the lights on and one night we built a fire in the pit with the firewood the owners had cut and left for us and roasted marshmallows. The stars at night were amazing! We all had such a good time and my kids fell in love with the mountains! I would certainly recommend the property as a great place to experience all the local area has to offer while also being able to relax in the peace and quiet just outside of town. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us and being so hospitable! We would definitely come back 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius R.

Family Reunion

We had a wonderful time at Paradise Ranch! A truly beautiful home away from home and will definitely look forward to staying there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry P.

What a great place to stay on Christmas

The place was perfect we had a great time. This was the perfect place for our Christmas in the snow.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Perfect for a Group

The ranch is beautiful and right next to the National Forest with stream access. The property is large enough to offer plenty of space for a larger group. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this listing for a beautiful and pristine visit to Pagosa Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N., Montgomery

Paradise Ranch was a perfect place to stay for our two families. Plenty of room and very nice inside

We spent our Soring Break at Paradise Ranch. It was a great location near restaurants, shops, snow skiing, sledding, and trails to hike. The warm and cozy cabin was the perfect place to comeback to after a full day enjoying the beauty of Colorado. We had plenty of room for our two families. The decor throughout the cabin was really nice and good quality. It was nice to have two spacious living rooms with fireplaces to keep us warm in both. We loved staying at Paradise Ranch and would definitely suggest it for others and also would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Zana Crawford

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Meet Mitch and Zana Crawford. We are Colorado natives with a large family of our own. With 6 children and 6 grandchildren so far.

Why they chose this property

The Paradise Ranch borders the San Juan National Forest in southern Colorado. We have vacationed in the area since we were young. When we were looking for a property to open our event and wedding venue we were instantly in love at the first visit. The Ranch offers space, privacy, views galore, and the location we wanted. With the Blanco River running through the property, the private access to the forest and the close proximity to Pagosa, everyone will be happy with this choice.

What makes this property unique

National forest access
River frontage and access
Private ranch
Mountain views
Large private homes for large traveling families
Two living areas with fireplace in each
Full kitchen and enough room to fill with cooks and great aromas thru the house
One bathroom with a bathtub for the little ones
Two bathrooms with huge showers
Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in each shower
Trash bags, dishwasher pods, paper towels, toilet paper supplied
Sun room for storage of dry goods or extra snow clothes
Antler chandelier and antler accents throughout the house
Reading niches

The bunkhouse offers Keurig coffee maker, pods, creamer and sugar
Microwave and refrigerator
TV with DVD player and selection of movies


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