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A COLORFUL CASA TO RELAX AND EXPLORE THIS 4 CORNERS AREA.

 
 
 
Cortez house rental - The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.
The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.
 
Cortez house rental - The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.

The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.

Nice yard with mature trees and flowers create a relaxing place to enjoy.

Nice yard with mature trees and flowers create a relaxing place to enjoy.

Enjoy a cool drink on the organic shaped redwood deck while you share the day.

Enjoy a cool drink on the organic shaped redwood deck while you share the day.

Looking towards the back of the house with fall leaves falling from my big trees

Looking towards the back of the house with fall leaves falling from my big trees

Nice breakfast bar looks out into the living & dining rooms. Sand blasted gl

Nice breakfast bar looks out into the living & dining rooms. Sand blasted gl

Kitchen has Pergo floors, hickory cabinets & many gadgets to make cooking easy.

Kitchen has Pergo floors, hickory cabinets & many gadgets to make cooking easy.

The comfortable living room, this couch pulls out to a nice queen bed.

The comfortable living room, this couch pulls out to a nice queen bed.

Looking towards the bathroom in the master bedroom. Stained glass mirrors & art

Looking towards the bathroom in the master bedroom. Stained glass mirrors & art

Master queen bed, antiques, unique textiles and many books to read on the deck.

Master queen bed, antiques, unique textiles and many books to read on the deck.

Queen bed, wood floors, colorful walls, desk & antique dresser ready for YOU !

Queen bed, wood floors, colorful walls, desk & antique dresser ready for YOU !

A comfy full bed makes the office a place of rest and work with desks & internet

A comfy full bed makes the office a place of rest and work with desks & internet

Great office space with lots of color and artwork to help make work enjoyable !

Great office space with lots of color and artwork to help make work enjoyable !

Fishing along the prime waters of the Dolores River brings anglers from all over

Fishing along the prime waters of the Dolores River brings anglers from all over

The amazing Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's largest and most spectacular ruin nearby.

The amazing Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's largest and most spectacular ruin nearby.

Walk to our great Rec Center & Parque de Vida with the La Plata mountains behind

Walk to our great Rec Center & Parque de Vida with the La Plata mountains behind

Hot air ballooning towards the Sleeping Ute Mountain south of Cortez.

Hot air ballooning towards the Sleeping Ute Mountain south of Cortez.

Great hiking is just 30 minutes in any direction through aspens, pines or canyon

Great hiking is just 30 minutes in any direction through aspens, pines or canyon

Cortez has many summer festivals including the Wine & Art Festival.

Cortez has many summer festivals including the Wine & Art Festival.

Cortez has a vibrant Farmer's Market every Saturday !

Cortez has a vibrant Farmer's Market every Saturday !

McPhee Reservoir (2nd largest in CO ) is a close place to boat, swim & fish.

McPhee Reservoir (2nd largest in CO ) is a close place to boat, swim & fish.

Amazing Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are just a couple of hours drive.

Amazing Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are just a couple of hours drive.

Telluride is just over an hour's drive away. Music, hiking, skiing, restaurants

Telluride is just over an hour's drive away. Music, hiking, skiing, restaurants

Jeeping in the San Juan Mountains over the Million Dollar highway is so fun !

Jeeping in the San Juan Mountains over the Million Dollar highway is so fun !

Per night (USD) $150
Per week $945
Per month $2,700
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 5 nights

Photos and Description of the Cortez vacation house rental
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4-6

Enjoy a nice, 3 bedroom, 2 bath furnished house in a quiet established neighborhood in a great location. Large yard with varied landscaping, redwood organic shaped deck, close to town, within walking distance to city parks & recreation center. Cortez is in a great location for visiting Mesa Verde, Durango, Monument Valley, Telluride, ancient ruins, mountains, canyons, hiking, rafting, skiing or whatever interests and activities you may want to pursue.

The house is artistic and calming, all one level with a French door opening out to the deck and yard. A great place for your destination, along your route or as a place to feel at home while you work in the area. All 3 bedrooms have comfortable beds and other furnishings to help you feel comfortable. 2 bedrooms have desks and one is set up as an office with wireless internet throughout. One bath is with the master bedroom, the other down the hall.

Kitchen is well equipped !

Colorful walls and furnishings with original artwork by the owner and from her travels all over the world make it artistic and calming.

One story for easy entry/exit.

Large backyard great for well-behaved dogs with approval and additional fee and deposit.

Short and long term rental available.

House swap an option also.

Pricing & deposits negotiable BASED ON OCCUPANCY.

Alternate lifestyle, diversity, & religions accepted.

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About Barbara Grist

A retired art teacher who has lived in the area for over 30 years. The 4 Corners is a special place with so many things to explore and discover. I am still enjoying exploring new places and seeing new things. I have had my own photography business I do part time and also show in galleries in the area. My house is full of my artwork, that of other artists and things from my travels around the world. I enjoy sharing my home and my experiences with others and will do my best to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.

Barbara Grist purchased this house in 1999
Why Barbara Grist chose Cortez

My property is in a great location in town as well as in the area. I chose this neighborhood because of it's mature trees, well kept houses and large lots while being in town. Cortez is a great place to explore in itself and also a great 'jumping off point' for experiencing the 4 Corners area and it's culture and diversity of people and landscape. I know you will find it interesting and convenient.

What makes this house unique

The nice, 1/2 acre yard, large established trees and landscaping, the colorful interior with a variety of artwork and artistic touches will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. I particularly love my organic shaped redwood deck where you can sit & enjoy the hummingbirds, the flowers and serenity of a calm place while being close to many interesting and fun things to do.

Cortez house rental - The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.

The colorful dining room looking out to the redwood deck and welcoming yard.

Nice yard with mature trees and flowers create a relaxing place to enjoy.

Nice yard with mature trees and flowers create a relaxing place to enjoy.

Enjoy a cool drink on the organic shaped redwood deck while you share the day.

Enjoy a cool drink on the organic shaped redwood deck while you share the day.

Looking towards the back of the house with fall leaves falling from my big trees

Looking towards the back of the house with fall leaves falling from my big trees

Nice breakfast bar looks out into the living & dining rooms. Sand blasted gl

Nice breakfast bar looks out into the living & dining rooms. Sand blasted gl

Kitchen has Pergo floors, hickory cabinets & many gadgets to make cooking easy.

Kitchen has Pergo floors, hickory cabinets & many gadgets to make cooking easy.

The comfortable living room, this couch pulls out to a nice queen bed.

The comfortable living room, this couch pulls out to a nice queen bed.

Looking towards the bathroom in the master bedroom. Stained glass mirrors & art

Looking towards the bathroom in the master bedroom. Stained glass mirrors & art

Master queen bed, antiques, unique textiles and many books to read on the deck.

Master queen bed, antiques, unique textiles and many books to read on the deck.

Queen bed, wood floors, colorful walls, desk & antique dresser ready for YOU !

Queen bed, wood floors, colorful walls, desk & antique dresser ready for YOU !

A comfy full bed makes the office a place of rest and work with desks & internet

A comfy full bed makes the office a place of rest and work with desks & internet

Great office space with lots of color and artwork to help make work enjoyable !

Great office space with lots of color and artwork to help make work enjoyable !

Fishing along the prime waters of the Dolores River brings anglers from all over

Fishing along the prime waters of the Dolores River brings anglers from all over

The amazing Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's largest and most spectacular ruin nearby.

The amazing Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's largest and most spectacular ruin nearby.

Walk to our great Rec Center & Parque de Vida with the La Plata mountains behind

Walk to our great Rec Center & Parque de Vida with the La Plata mountains behind

Hot air ballooning towards the Sleeping Ute Mountain south of Cortez.

Hot air ballooning towards the Sleeping Ute Mountain south of Cortez.

Great hiking is just 30 minutes in any direction through aspens, pines or canyon

Great hiking is just 30 minutes in any direction through aspens, pines or canyon

Cortez has many summer festivals including the Wine & Art Festival.

Cortez has many summer festivals including the Wine & Art Festival.

Cortez has a vibrant Farmer's Market every Saturday !

Cortez has a vibrant Farmer's Market every Saturday !

McPhee Reservoir (2nd largest in CO ) is a close place to boat, swim & fish.

McPhee Reservoir (2nd largest in CO ) is a close place to boat, swim & fish.

Amazing Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are just a couple of hours drive.

Amazing Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are just a couple of hours drive.

Telluride is just over an hour's drive away. Music, hiking, skiing, restaurants

Telluride is just over an hour's drive away. Music, hiking, skiing, restaurants

Jeeping in the San Juan Mountains over the Million Dollar highway is so fun !

Jeeping in the San Juan Mountains over the Million Dollar highway is so fun !

Nearest Airport : Cortez at 10 Miles
Nearest Train : Gallup, New Mexico at 200 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Highway 145 at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Fiesta Mexicanna at 1 Miles
Nearest Ski : Telluride Ski Resort & Durango Mountain Resort at 80 Miles
Nearest Golf : Conquistador Golf Course at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Fiesta Mexicanna at 1 Miles
Car: recommended

Cortez is close to all that the Four Corners Area has to offer in this part of the Southwest. Mesa Verde National, Chaco Canyon, Hovenweep National Monument, the Canyon of the Ancients, Dolores River Canyon, Durango, and Monument Valley are to name a few that are 'day trips' from the rental. It is within 2 hours from Pagosa Springs, 1 hour from Telluride, and 2 hours to Moab and located within a 10 minutes to the Dolores River and within 90 miles of the San Juan River. Both of these rivers are 'world' class fly fishing venues. There is hunting also within 30 miles of the property. There are numerous 'single track' courses for the mountain bike enthusiasts including 'Phil's World'. The house is equal distance from Telluride Ski Resort and Durango Mountain Resort with lots of good cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing within as little as 30 minutes !

Check out www.mesaverdecountry.com or www.shopcortez.com for more info about the area and local businesses !!

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Colorado

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Base Rate
$150
$945
$2,700
5 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cash or checks accepted
Credit cards add 3%

Rental reserved upon receipt of first payment
Fees And Taxes Sales tax 6.9%
Lodger's tax 2.0%

Cleaning $50

Pets $25 with approval & deposit
Rates are subject to change.

Nightly rates:
$150 per night, 5 night minimum
$135 per night, 7 nights or more
$90 per night, 30 nights or more

LONGER RENTALS and HOUSE SWAPS are an option.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Colorado

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1700 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Town
  • Lake ...
    Totten Lake, a State fishing lake, with it's bird refuge is only 5 miles away. McPhee Reservoir and other lakes are in a 15 mile radius from my house.
  • River ...
    The world class Dolores River is only 10 miles north, a great place to fish or run the river !
  • Downtown ...
    Our downtown is only a couple of miles away. My casa is close to Highway 145 and 160 with our beautiful parks and rec center within walking distance !
  • Mountain ...
    A view of the mesas and mountains are just a few steps away from the large trees in the neighborhood.
  • Rural ...
    Cortez is a small community with lots to offer. Wide, quiet streets, little traffic, easy to get around by car or bike.
Theme:
  • Sports & Activities
  • Adventure
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Family
General:
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Heating
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking On Street
  • Laundry Soap
  • Alarm Clock
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Linens Provided
  • Shampoo
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Fireplace ...
    Gas free standing fireplace
  • Parking Off Street ...
    In the driveway and south of the driveway
  • Living Room ...
    Comfortable living room with books, stereo, and tv.
  • Sofa Bed
  • Parking
  • Activities Guide
  • Backpack
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Filtered Water
  • Internet
  • Basic Soaps
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen ...
    Kitchen is easy to move about and furnished with all kinds of tools to help you create wonderful meals.
  • Stove ...
    Gas range
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Lots of dishes and utensils for you to use.
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Many to choose from
  • Pantry Items ...
    Some available
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Dining ...
    Nice oak table and chairs, colorful walls and artwork, view to the large backyard.
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • The half bath is off of the master bedroom, the full is in the hallway down from the other bedroom and office. Instant hot water throughout the house.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , bath off of bedroom
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double , bedroom/office
  • 2 bedrooms are furnished with queen size beds, closets, shelves and dressers. Master bedroom has bathroom on one end, antique dresser, stained glass mirrors and artistic touches. 3rd bedroom is set up as an office with a full size bed also. Colorful walls, original artwork and furnishings from all over the world add an artistic touch and calm feeling.
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video Library
  • Books for Adults
  • Radio
  • Games for Kids
  • Books for Kids
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • DVD Player
  • Music Library
Outside:
  • Beach Chairs
  • Large Cooler
  • Beach Umbrellas
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Beautiful, organic shaped redwood deck overlooks the large backyard.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    1/2 acre lot in town provides privacy and space.
  • Bicycles ...
    Available for rent at Kokopelli Bike & Boards
  • Tennis ...
    Close by at Parque de Vida
  • Golf ...
    Less than a mile away at Conquistador Golf Course.
  • Wood Deck
  • Binoculars
  • Porch Furniture
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • Small Cooler
  • Deck Furniture
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • pets considered ...
    Large yard is suitable for well behaved dogs with additional deposit and fee.
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Onsite Services:
  • Private Chef
  • Massage
Attractions:
  • museums
  • autumn foliage
  • festivals
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • coin laundry
  • forests
  • cinemas
  • playground
  • pond
  • recreation center
  • library
  • winery tours
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • gambling casinos
  • sledding
  • walking
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hunting small game
  • whitewater rafting
  • cycling
  • roller blading
  • water tubing
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • mountain climbing
  • swimming
  • mountaineering
  • ski privileges optional
  • ice skating
  • basketball court
  • tennis
  • jet skiing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hunting
  • wind-surfing
  • rafting
  • skiing
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • hunting big game
  • golf
  • sailing
Notes: I provide all of the comforts of home in order for you to be rested and maintain your daily lifestyle while traveling. The kitchen and house are well equipped, I have many maps and travel brochures to help you plan your stay. I am happy to help you plan what to do in our area and help book tours if necessary. Depending on my schedule I can do photo tours around the region, as I am a professional photographer and know great places to go. Want to create while you are here ? I can do classes in the arts and/or photography for an additional charge. Come relax, explore, experience the 4 Corners and your creativity ! Lawn care provided.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Cortez, Colorado

A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
average rating of 5.0 based on 6 reviews
business
A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p964201
Cortez Southwestern Colorado
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

A great choice.

Submitted: August 24, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
If you are looking for a place to stay while visiting the Four Corners area, this is a great choice. Plenty of space to relax, and a huge kitchen for preparing meals. Fairly easy to make a safe space for mobile baby, especially if you bring a Pack & Play. Easy to get to. Very convenient to Mesa Verde (less than 10 miles to entrance), and to Four Corners. Good farmer's market in town on Saturday morning. I would stay there again if I returned to the area.
business
A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p964201
Cortez Southwestern Colorado
Durango, Colorado
5

Lovely home...Lovely host

5 of 5
Submitted: July 14, 2012 Stayed: January 2011
Barb's house is a comfortable, quiet haven. I lived there for six months when I first moved to Cortez, and I enjoyed having a nice home instead of an apartment to live in while I looked for my own place. The house has all of the essentials with a great updated kitchen and spacious backyard and deck to enjoy the outdoors. Plus, you have a view of the LaPlata's and Mesa Verde from the front yard. Cortez is a small, high desert town with really nice city parks and rec. center, and it's a great jumping off point for just about any outdoor activity - biking, hiking, every type of skiing, birding, rock climbing, backpacking, camping, rafting, kayaking, wind sailing, RV'ing, ATV'ing, and of course some of the best fishing and hunting in Colorado, much less the U.S., not to mention a ton of gorgeous national parks and national forests within ten minutes to 3 hours driving distance away. Need I say more? Don't let this one get away!
Owner's Response: Thanks Kyle ! This says it all about what I love about my casa, I hope those of you considering my space will stay sometime soon !
Barbara
business
A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p964201
Cortez Southwestern Colorado
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

Common Ground

Submitted: July 13, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
Please note, this is a personal reference.

Barbara is a very dear friend of mine that I have known for 35 years. She is really fun to be around, very organized, very talented, and well connected. She is an accommodating guest as well as host , I have stayed with her and she has stayed with me. We have traveled together, too. I think Barbara works well with all age groups. She has the ability to find common ground with everyone and she is interested in learning about new cultures, new ideas, etc. You would be lucky to have her stay at your home, or you to visit hers.
business
A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p964201
Cortez Southwestern Colorado
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

House reflects art and travels

Submitted: July 13, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
Note, this is personal reference from a friend

I have been friends with Barbara for many years now, post-college, will not say how many and I can say that she is a great hostess, wonderful traveling companion, and a talented and creative photographer & artist, with no shortage of ideas about fun things to do and places to see. Her house reflects her art and travels and is convenient to Mesa Verde and the great outdoors of the Southwest and the mountains of southwest Colorado. We ourselves have had adventures in Todos Santos, Pagosa Springs, and Jackson Hole, and I look forward to new adventures, both planned and spur of the moment. One of our highlights was swimming with the whale sharks in Baja.
business
A colorful casa to relax and explore this 4 Corners area.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p964201
Cortez Southwestern Colorado
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
3

Comfortable Home Away from Home

Submitted: July 13, 2012 Stayed: July 2011
This comfortable home away from home is well located and well furnished, no need to bring anything. A great back deck takes you out on to a grassy lawn with mature trees supplying cool shade in the summertime . pitch your hammock and while away the afternoon watching the humming birds. The location is exclusively residential in a quiet area . Short distance to shops and amenities , as well as local attractions.
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