Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado

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God's Country Lodge near Crawford, Colorado
Interior
God's Country Lodge -
Private kitchen
The dining room table seats 10 easily

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 20557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crawford, CO
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Crawford State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • South Rim Visitor Center
    ‪110 min drive‬
  • Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Steam Room

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado

God's Country Lodge is just the site for your next family, church, hunting, executive or quilting retreat. Located in the center of the 'western slope' of Colorado, this remote retreat is for guests who want to 'get away from it all.'

This rustic-elegant and spacious vacation lodge on 40 private acres of pinion and juniper trees is situated just outside of Crawford Colorado, with breath-taking views of the West Elk Wilderness Mountain range, the Needle Rock (a 700-ft. volcanic monolith) and Grand Mesa. The entrance to the north rim of the beautiful Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is just 3 miles away.

This 6,000 square foot, two-story lodge features two fully-equipped kitchens, a great room, a recreation room, seven bathrooms, and six bedrooms with a total of twelve beds. Extra features include a huge fireplace, wet bar, two TVs, wireless internet, gas barbecue, a steam room, fire pit, tree fort, pool table, foosball, dart board, table games, puzzles, and books.

The taxidermy mounts (bears, deer, elk, beaver, turkey, etc.) and the unique woods throughout promote a Colorado high-country ambiance. Bible verses remind guests of the Creator.

Activities in the nearby vicinity are hiking, hunting, lake and stream fishing, wine-tasting, and horseback riding -- however, God's Country Lodge is so peaceful that you might not want to leave!

If the dates you desire are already booked, contact us anyway - and get on the waiting list!

Property manager

Nancy Streza

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
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not "child-proofed."
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Total guests on the property- 30 or less.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed within the home.
The person making the reservation is agreeing that the entire party will uphold the Rental Agreement and the laws of Colorado.
Please see Rental Agreement for detailed rules.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Total guests on the property- 30 or less.
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

Crawford

Located in Crawford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Crawford State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crawford, CO

What's nearby

  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Crawford State Park - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Chasm View Nature Trail - 23 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Gunnison Point - 110 min drive - 117.1 km
  • South Rim Visitor Center - 110 min drive - 117.1 km

Getting around

  • Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Joe's Cafe & Saloon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ii Vagabond - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Branding Iron Steak House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kindred Cafe & Market - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breath-taking Rural Retreat In Western Colorado located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Crawford State Park and Crawford Recreation Area. Gunnison River and Chasm View Nature Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Quilters Retreat

Been here many times with our group, love this place. Large area for all us to quilt, sleep and eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff p.

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

Very nice off the beaten path home

I have stayed here many times. Home is always clean and well stocked.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reasonable Price

Great view of needle rock and the West Elk mountains! Big house for a good price. Love the big living room/Kitchen area with all the animal mounts. Would recommend anyone to stay there.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Quilting friends

We always have a great time at Gods Country. It is the perfect place to get away and enjoy nature and friends and family. Nancy is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

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

Mountain hidaway

Beautiful veiws
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

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

Awesome place!

Set on a huge property, this massive house is great for large groups who want plenty of beds and plenty of bathrooms. The basement has a steam room that we didn't use, and a game area that we enjoyed thoroughly. The house is situated only 15 minutes from the north rim of the canyon. And while the town of Crawford is nothing to write home about, there are several wineries within 30-40 minutes north, and Paonia itself has a nice little downtown for shopping. Crawford Reservoir was very low in Sept, but would have been good for kayaking earlier in the season. Overall, this house is a wonderful place to hang out with family and friends for a more private, more remote getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

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

Everything thing was top of the line

Beautiful place with nice mountain views
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrine T.

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

Quilters

Always a great time when we stay at God’s Country!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Wonderful Reunion Home

Our children and grandchildren, 18 of us in all, spent five wonderful days in this beautiful home. The proximity to Black Canyon of the Gunnison can’t be beat. The home is well-furnished and also well-suited for extended families. We had two infants with us and no one except their parents could hear them during the night and the sleeping babies weren’t bothered by the sounds of the other children. The owner responded promptly to communication and informed us prior to our stay of a mechanical issue in the home, which allowed us to make preparations. I highly recommend this home, especially for a family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

God’s Country Lodge

Stayed here when we came out to Colorado for a wedding. It is a beautiful place with million dollar views! I hope we can stay here again sometime. The hosts are great people, very responsive to any needs! Thank you, we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dori M.

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

Amazing property

Our stay at God’s Country was amazing and perfect for our big family. It had everything you could think of, plus some! The furnishings were rustic, the views were beautiful, the amenities satisfied all age groups, and the black canyon was beyond beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Linda Penland

This lodge is truly amazing and the views are spectacular. My family and I loved our stay here. It wa the perfect place for family and friends to gather after my dad's memorial service. My family and I hope to plan another gathering here in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Happy Place

We enjoy this place so much! It’s big enough for us ladies to get together as a big group and get together in friendship and sew! We wake-up each morning and love the beautiful surroundings in God’s Country ❤️ Thank you for sharing this beautiful place 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Nice secluded property with great views

Owner was very accommodating and easy to work with. Property was very well stocked. The home is in great shape and good working order. Nice place to get away from the cares of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

vishal k.

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

Beyond Awesome

This property is gorgeous inside out. The property was very clean and well maintained. Everything was provided in abundance, be it bath towels or kitchen supplies. Once you step outside, serene mountain views can be enjoyed from the deck. We loved watching sunrise and moonrise during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Beautiful place!

When we first arrived, we were all wowed! The home had plenty of room for our group of 9. We all enjoyed exploring the Black Canyon and Ouray and spending our days relaxing at the home. It is a very family friendly home and a well maintained property. The owner and local caretaker were very friendly and responsive to our needs.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful inside and out

Gorgeous home with an amazing view that also has great sized bedrooms and plenty of space to eat and relax. Well stocked kitchen of tools and even food basics. Remember how far you are here from grocery and gas to plan ahead. Can’t miss the sunrises and sunsets here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley O.

God's Country LLC in Crawford, Colorado

This property was all it was said to be. It was clean and well maintained and the owner/manager was so nice and helpful to work with. Close to Crawford State Park and The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, it provide our Ladies Retreat attendee's opportunity for side trips in a comfortable and beautiful setting. I would most definitely recommend God's Country Lodge to anyone wanting a getaway no matter what the occasion. Can't wait for our next trip there.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Perfect house for large family vacation

I just can’t say enough great things about this home!! The house is absolutely stunning inside and out!! All of the views are just as stunning as the home. The deck is perfect for viewing the sunrise over the mountains. The house is fully stocked with everything that you would need. Plenty of activities for all ages from board games, puzzles to movies and a pool table and sauna and more!! Lots of activities to choose from in the surrounding area, great base camp for your vacation. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We would definitely stay at this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrine T.

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

Great!

Wonderful, as in the past. Curious about the insurance claim for the comforter… Which room and what was wrong with the comforter?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Huge Beautiful house

Our family of 13 had plenty of room in this huge house. The kitchen and entire house was the best stocked house we have ever stayed at. Complete and easy directions for everything made for easy enjoyment of all the amenities. I highly recommend "God's Country" for large groups and family gatherings. Just wish they had a hot tub :-) but the steam room worked well and was very enjoyable. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

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

AMAZING absolutely AMAZING

Not good at telling a story. BUT, if you read all of the above reviews, you should just double the excitement as you open the door.It's a TEN star place, in a TEN star location. Nancy is the best at communication. Ken
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry J.

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

Family Reunion

We needed a centrally located place to host a family reunion. We had family coming from Texas, Montana, Idaho & Arizona. We settled on this location. This home had great reviews and we hoped for the best. We were shocked when we got there. The pictures do not do this home justice. It was just want we needed. We had 20 people, 10 adults and 10 kids. there was so much room we never felt crowed at all. The rooms were spacious, the kitchen well stocked and we just had a blast spending time together. Thank you Nancy for all of the wonderful memories we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

God's country is right!

This property is all the listing states and more. There was a WELL stocked pantry and all the kitchen supplies you could need. We had plenty of TP and cleaning supplies, which is not always the case with VRBO's. Nancy was easy to reach and helpful. She responded to us within an hour each time we reached out via email. The home is large and beautiful. The furniture was comfortable and the deck was out favorite part. It was a favorite gathering place to watch sunrises and visit. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca s.

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

All 5s- cant say enough great things!

The cabin was perfect for our large group of 12. One afternoon my brother visited from Mancos Co., that brought our numbers up to18! Still plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable and have enough space to mingle and visit. Home was well stocked and had everything we could need. This is the first rental we have stayed at that had more than enough towels and washcloths for everyone. If walls could talk, I thought and wondered about the stories behind the taxidermy. The hunters should create a book telling their stories. I know hunters LOVE to share their stories! Beautiful place, would definitely like to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Streza

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We live on a small farm in a rural community in southern California - but were born and raised in western Colorado. Dick is a lawyer and a pastor - but his favorite role is "papa" to his children and grandchildren. Nancy (aka "Nana") writes children's books and directs children's theatre productions and day camps for her neighbors.

Why they chose this property

God's Country LLC is owned by the Streza and Gonzalez families. We built it as a hunting lodge and "home away from home." Because we can't get there as often as we'd like, we decided to share it with others through VRBO. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

God's Country Lodge is in a quiet rural setting with amazing views. It's a place to slow down and connect with the people you love. If your goal is to explore western Colorado (Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Montrose, Ouray, Telluride and Grand Mesa), it's a centrally-located home base for day trips. The elevation is 7,251. We try to keep the kitchen well-stocked with "extras" (like spices, oils, vinegars, flour, sugar, plastic bags and aluminum foil), because the closest grocery store is 25 minutes away. Guests are encouraged to use what they need - and replace whatever they can. It is important to us that you have a wonderful time at our "home away from home." Please don't hesitate to call with questions or concerns before or during your stay!

Languages:

English