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Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!

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front of the house
patio, plantings, gas grill available, but just out of photo.
yard (fully fenced in), morning sun
San Juans, view from the North on the drive approaching Ridgway (from bike path)
side entrance, by driveway / off-street parking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ridgway, CO
  • Orvis Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dennis Weaver Memorial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ridgway State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!


Charming historic bungalow in Ridgway town center. Architectural renovation of the entire house has created a modern, comfortable, sunny mountain home that still preserves all of the historical charm and detail. Enjoy views of Courthouse from the private flagstone patio. The house allows for privacy and gathering with friends / family. Large fenced-in yard. Short walk to Ridgway restaurants, brewery, cafes, antiques, public library, grocery store, hardware, bike path and Uncompahgre River valley, beautiful town park with playground, mature cottonwood trees, and summer farmer's market.

The house is most comfortable for 4 adults, and the rates listed below are for 4 adults. We are willing to consider larger groups for an additional charge; please contact for details. We have a three-night minimum stay. Perfect for family vacations, getaways with friends, family reunions, the wedding party, or a quiet retreat.

Two bedrooms have full-sized beds with full closets. A third master bedroom has a queen bed with full closet. Master bedroom opens to private back porch. Bathrooms have radiant floor heat, tiled showers (2) and bath (1). Enclosed sunporch and two generous cushioned window seats for lounging. Tastefully designed kitchen has everything you need for cooking. High efficiency forced-water radiator system on multi-zoned system, plus gas Malm stove for chilly nights. Lots of sun, large windows, and high-efficiency insulation keeps the house cozy in winter and cool in the summer.

All that the San Juan mountains have to offer are right outside the door. Easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, walking, swimming, shopping and exploring. 30 minutes drive from Montrose, 20 minutes to Ouray, 45 minutes to Telluride, with its world-class skiing and shopping.

Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates available. Additional security deposit (refundable), cleaning fee (non-refundable) and taxes. See details below. We have a three-night minimum stay.

Keywords: charming historic house - newly remodeled. private, walk-to-town, sunny, quiet, near everything : biking-hiking-hot-springs-skiing-music, and more.

Property manager

Sarah Turner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

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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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ridgway

Located in Ridgway, this holiday home is in the city centre. Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Trail Town Still are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dennis Weaver Memorial Park and Ridgway State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ridgway, CO

What's nearby

  • Ridgway Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ridgway Chamber of Commerce - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Orvis Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Dennis Weaver Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ridgway State Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kate's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Del Gnar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪True Grit Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Full Tilt Saloon - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All! located?

Located in Solar Ranch, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hartwell Park, Ridgway Town Hall and San Juan Hut Systems. Ridgway Chamber of Commerce and Ridgway Railroad Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mead T.

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

Great spot in Ridgway!

Perfect for family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

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

Ridway Stay

Great location for accessing Telluride and Ouray. House is well appointed and comfortable. We will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen j.

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

Simply the Best

Our stay was perfect! The house is super clean and well stocked. We loved the location—especially the proximity to the town. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Absolutely Wonderful Ridgway Stay

We loved our stay! Amazingly well stocked and functional kitchen. Extremely clean and nicely decorated throughout. Thought the home was even nicer than the pictures. Beds were comfy as well! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Great House right in town

Loved the place. Cute little house right in town, everything was very sufficient for a short stay. Easy walk a few blocks in to town for coffee or dinner. Kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities. Comfortable beds and a great small deck and patio out back for relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great location-nice property

Lovely, 3 bedroom house, with a large yard. Kitchen has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Lovely

Would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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

Hiking Colorado/recharge

Loved it. Exceptionally clean. Unique, spacious, lovely. Perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Ridgway Charmer

What a charming home! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb d.

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

Restful Ridgway

Loved our little house. Very comfortable and on a quiet street. Perfect location for day trips to Telluride, Ouray, and Montrose. Went to several hot springs in the area. Would definitely stay here again. Home away from home! Thank you, Deb
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Ouray Ice Festival Weekend

We had a great weekend staying at this property & attended the Ouray Ice Festival. Plenty of room to store our climbing gear & ample kitchen space for cooking group meals. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Colorado Springs

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

Easy and affordable way to ski telluride.

We loved this place! Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cute Place

Inside of the house was very clean and maintained and was well stocked. Great location to walk Ridgway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy J., Clifton, VA

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

Home Base

Great spot for lots of exploring in that area of Colorado. Easy drives to lots of cute towns and parks. House was nice, comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W., River Falls Wi

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

Wedding stay

It was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

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

Perfect Stay!!

We loved this darling home. Came for a family wedding. Perfect for our family of four adults! Lots of privacy and can walk to everything. The host was very accommodating. If we go back to the area we would love to stay in the same home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale Z.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our visit at the Solar Ranch. We enjoyed eating out on the porch. The pictures of the kitchen don’t really show how the kitchen works and it does work well. The house is a wonderful old house that has been nicely updated with energy efficient windows and binds, making this house nice a cozy. A plus is that had fun weavings and interesting art. It would be great to see solar panels on the roof. It is something we are always looking for in a rental. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamar G.

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

A home away from home in Central Ridgway- close to Telluride and Ouray.

This was one of the best places we have ever rented. Location was a perfect 1/2 mile or less to the town square and several restaurants and market and a route that leads to a river walk. The layout was great, beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked and the fenced backyard was so perfect. Good wifi, great communication, cute touches throughout. What more could you ask for?
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place & so convenient!

We had a great time in Ridgway - and the house was great. The house itself had everything we needed (and more) & was so close to restaurants and shops. The house binder was really helpful in selecting places to eat - Eatery 66 was a clear winner! The property manager was helpful with our questions & getting into the house was a snap. It was perfect for our fall getaway - would definitely come back and stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Buffy E.

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

We had a great time!

Property was great. I wish we did not have problems with the heat and toilet. However, the property manager was a delight to work with and she handled everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Home Base

This was our second time staying a week at the Blue Cottage (2021), as we like to call it, and it's just as we remembered. One story, well-equipped--every detail is taken care of. It's a short 5 minute walk into Ridgway and its great restaurants, grocery store and coffee place, not to mention the greenway to Ridgway State Park. We love the fact that Ridgway is non-touristy and yet in close proximity to everything in the San Juan Mountains! We even drove to Montrose and Black Canyon National Park for a day. Truly a comfy stay and a magical area to visit in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

A long wait for excellence

Planned trip last summer to be with our Colorado kids but cancelled due to COVID-19. Was delighted the property was available this year and were able to extend our stay an extra night. I would like to transplant the house closer to Texas. Is the best rental we’ve found…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

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

Quirky and Comfortable Home

This place was great for our family of five. There was room to spread out. There’s plenty of space for parking and a yard big enough for the kids to play and run around. Just inside is a modern washer/dryer that worker flawlessly. You enter into a “sun porch” style room and the master bedroom is to the left with a bathroom and the remainder of the house is to the right. The kitchen is older, but functioned well. There’s not a lot of space to store pantry food and the pan selection is slim. There’s a modern full size fridge-freezer. Oven and stove both worked well. We even used the dishwasher and it too functioned as expected. The dining room is tight but there is seating for six. One of the bedrooms is off the dining rI’m and the other is off the living room. There’s a light/chandelier That hangs very low in the living room, So if anyone in your party is taller, mind your head. The only other thing is that the house is not airtight… It is older, Which brings charm and bugs.nothing too scary, just a lot of tree bugs. The walk in to town is quick and it is very quiet out there minus the highway noise. Overall we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison g.

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

Perfect place to stay

We loved this house. The decor was lovely, the beds were all extremely comfortable and the house was immaculate. This is a sweet little private retreat in the most convenient location you could get. We had 3 young children (4,8,9) and we walked to town and road scooters to town multiple times a day. There are so many windows that you can open and let all the light and breeze in day and night. The yard is huge and private with tons of lush cottonwood trees among other bushes and greenery. It also has a back porch and patio that was so relaxing. At times I almost thought I was at the beach! At night we kept all the windows opened and it was so quiet and peaceful. We didn't even have to use our sound machines that we usually travel with for the occasional barking dog etc. The only sound we heard was the crickets. Really couldn't have asked for a better stay. This town and this house are such a gem- so quiet and away from the crowds of the neighboring areas of Ouray and Telluride. We went to both and quickly ran away to come back to our peaceful Ridgway hideaway:) Stay here and you will feel at peace and at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very Comfortable House, Helpful Owner

I stayed here for one month during Aspen color season and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house is a couple block walk (3 minutes) from restaurants and the supermarket. The house has been redone beautifully and is very comfortable -- everything one needs. The owner was very helpful and sent detailed information on the house prior to my arrival. The owner's local friend was delightful and available for any issues I might have had. (I had none.) There is no live TV, but I was able to access all I needed via WiFi. Having a great washer and dryer was SO helpful. The kitchen set up is very good. There are 4 or 5 thermostats so that one can be comfortable in any room without overheating the place. Ridgway is a great location -- easy to Ouray (10 min.), Montrose (30 min.), Telluride (45 min.), Silverton (1 hour). Grand Junction is a 1 hour, 40 minute drive. Fantastic Moab, UT is about 3 1/2 hours. You've got to see the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a 45 minute drive just past Montrose. The are hiking and mountain road drives everywhere. The house was just what I wanted and hoped for. I would have no hesitation to stay there again. In fact, I will stay there again if I return to Ridgway.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Turner

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My family has been coming to Ridgway for over 40 years! We love to get-away from our cities to be in the sunlight, air and incredible mountains of the area! Sometimes we come for family time, sometimes time with friends. We wish we could be there more often...but now we can share it.

Why they chose this property

Ridgway is a perfect location : private enough to keep it a little bit secret, but close to Telluride, Ouray, Durango, Montrose and the majestic San Juan Mountains. There is hiking, biking and skiing for all levels. There are public hotsprings for families and private springs for couples. Telluride offers a film festival, music festivals and some of the best skiing in the world! My grandfather found the house in the 1960's and we've loved the area ever since!

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