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Back fireplace in the Main Lodge. Hand crafted from the local stone and logs.
Buffalo head mount. He died of natural causes. We didn't kill him.
Looking out the front door far, far, far into Utah.
Driving up to the ranch in the Fall after the mountain peaks are frosted.
Main Lodge sign from recycled license plates.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
NZ$1,717
avg per night

Explore the area

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Mancos, CO
  • Mancos State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Purgatory Resort
    ‪141 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement bedroom with twin beds

2 Single Beds

Kids bedroom in basement

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs NE bedroom overlooks creek and aspen forest

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs NW bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs SE bedroom with loft overlooking our aspen forest.

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs SW bedroom with loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

All downstairs bathrooms

Toilet · Shower only

All Upstairs bathrooms

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Main floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 603.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 5 Queen Beds, 3 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is NZ$1,717 avg per night,

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About the area

Mancos

Located in Mancos, this lodge is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mancos State Park and Mancos Wayside Park, while Artisans of Mancos and Mancos Opera House are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Mancos State Park - 41 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 48 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 50 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 70 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 73 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 69 min drive

About this property

Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado

Spectacular Lodge located between Durango and Telluride in SW Colorado.
Seven bedrooms, 7 1/2 bathrooms, three lofts, large Great Room, two family rooms, library, and surround porch all in a one-of-a- kind setting within a National Forest. The Lodge is placed in a 160 acre ranch located at the top of a mountain (9700 feet) ten miles inside the San Juan National Forest. No need to worry about social distancing.

NOTE: In the winter YOU WILL NEED A SNOWMOBILE TO GET INTO THE LODGE as the Forest service closes the road when the snow gets deep. We can direct you to a snowmobile rental company if you don't have a snowmobile.

Exquisite details. Rustic elegance. Unique accessories throughout. Comfortable living. Spectacular sunsets and star-gazing. You can see 100 miles + into both Utah and New Mexico from our mountaintop retreat. Easy access to hiking and outdoors .

NOTEA new gourmet kitchen was installed in the Fall (2020) with 5 burner stove, double oven, extra large refrigerator, trash compactor, and dishwasher. The kitchen has two sinks and a cooking island. It is equipped with full compliment of le Creuset cast iron cookware and well as a set of normal cookware. The kitchen is fully outfitted with almost any utensil you will need. If there are any deficiencies please let us know.

The property is a convenient to Mesa Verde National Park as well as a number of other Native American Heritage sites.

Property manager

Robert Urquhart

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not try to get on the carousel horse. It is an antique carving and for visual appeal only.
Please do not rearrange the furniture. We like it where it is.
We don't get trash collection up here so you are responsible for carrying out your own trash. Thank you!

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 16 miles (25 km) of Mancos State Park, Artisans of Mancos and Mancos Public Library. Mancos Town Hall and Mancos Opera House are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Escape to a 5-star Lodge at the top of a mountain in SW Colorado Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lorie M., Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Staying in the Mountain
I stayed at the Lodge with a total of 14 people. The Lodge was beautiful with a gorgeous view and did have everything you would ever need. The downfall was it took 30 minutes to get there, and the last section of the road was dirt and rocky. The Lodge ran on solar power that didn't hold the charge and we lost power 2x. Robert did start the generator so we would have electricity. He told us were using too much electricity and needed to shut the lights off more and not use the dryer. We were supposed to hang out our laundry on the clothesline. The basement has 2 bedrooms, and the temp down there ran 55-58 degrees and never got warmer. The 4 bedrooms upstairs all had a loft and their own bathrooms and deck that were amazing. The master bedroom and bathroom were also very nice. Hopefully they will be able to fix these issues because this is truly a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great family reunion
After a family wedding off site we had a family reunion at the RR Ranch. A very quiet isolated location. This helped us catch up with family members - there were little distractions except for sightings of wildlife. Top notch amenities, well equipped kitchen, plus three large gathering areas. We used the fireplace for extra family ambience. We took several hikes around the property as well as in National Forest surrounding the property. If you want peace and quiet this is the place. I had good communication with the people involved with this facility. I would recomend this to my friends and their families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations
Just ended a great stay in the lodge and did not want to leave. This was a family trip for the guys and we all love the outdoors. The Double R Ranch had everything that we were looking for in a base camp. The lodge has the feel of a rustic mountain cabin with all the conveniences of home. The kitchen was well-equipped and the cooks in our group took full advantage of those amenities. A few highlights: star-gazing and a meteor shower, amazing views, afternoon thunderstorms for a good nap, elk herd in the meadow at first light, mule deer visiting in the evening, fishing at Mancos State Park, hiking trailheads at Transfer Campground, off-road adventures, creating family memories. We plan to return with wives and daughters. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Secluded Property
Gorgeous property way up in the mountains with amazing views. We went with a group of friends and it was perfect for our huge group. The property was very clean and seemed new. We stayed there to do some UTV riding and this had perfect access to the trails. No trailering was needed from here. There are lots of beautiful trails to ride on close by. The property owner and staff were great and helped us with our every need. We will definitely be staying here again if we come back to Mancos.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020