Canyon Hideout Cabin
Entire cabin in Cortez, Colorado
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
- Superhost
- 9 years hosting
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In Colorado's red rock canyon country
On an 80-acre ranch in McElmo Canyon, with miles of private trails into Canyon of the Ancients
Cozy cabin with a private patio
A wood-burning fireplace, covered patio with canyon views, and a gas grill for outdoor dining
A place guests keep coming back to
Guests return year after year, with many already planning their next visit before leaving
A PRIVATE PARADISE for Hikers & Mountain Bikers, Stargazing, Peace & Quiet, Amazing Views, Ancient Ruins & History & Miles of hiking RIGHT FROM YOUR DOOR into CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT. This 80+ acre RANCH is close to VINEYARDS & NATIONAL PARKS.
No crowds, just Nature & Beauty.
COME & ENJOY A QUIET & RELAXING VACATION.
SORRY NO SMOKING, OR KIDS UNDER 18
(2 ADULTS ONLY, NO KIDS OR PETS)
IF CABIN IS BOOKED: SEE OUR OTHER UNIQUE RENTAL:
🌈🌵airbnb.com/h/canyon-hideout-bungalow
The space
COMFORT, ADVENTURE & INCREDIBLE CANYON VIEWS 🌄 👫🌠
The Cabin has everything you need for either a short getaway or an extended stay. Relax on the new comfortable TUFT & NEEDLE QUEEN BED, enjoy internet service and Wi-Fi calling, cook on the charming 1949 REFURBISHED 4-BURNER GAS STOVE, and stay comfortable year-round with quiet air conditioning and heat.
Outside, you’ll find a covered, fenced patio with a table and chairs, gas barbecue, and beautiful canyon views. Enjoy dining indoors or outside under the stars. The cabin also includes a refrigerator, separate outdoor freezer, coffee maker, French press, crock pot, air fryer, cookware, dishes, utensils, and much more.
Guests also have access to a shared recreation area featuring a BOCCE COURT, DART BOARD, OBSTACLE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE, AND CROQUET, shared with the CANYON HIDEOUT BUNGALOW.
The private bathroom is located just a few steps from the back cabin door and features a HEATED BATHROOM WITH TOILET AND SINK, along with a FULLY ENCLOSED SHOWER and all the amenities you’ll need for a comfortable stay.
For a true step back in time, take a look at the washer and dryer setup shown in the photos. Wash and rinse in two galvanized tubs, use the old-fashioned hand wringer, and dry your clothes on the clothesline—just like Grandma used to do! IF YOU’RE STAYING 5 DAYS OR LONGER, I’M HAPPY TO DO A LOAD OF LAUNDRY FOR YOU AT THE MAIN HOUSE.
There’s also a TV for streaming your favorite shows and movies. Just remember to bring your streaming passwords.
EXPLORE A PRIVATE RED ROCK WONDERLAND
The canyons surrounding the cabin are one of the most extraordinary parts of the property. Step outside your door and discover hidden side canyons, dramatic red cliffs, wildlife, and 9 ANCIENT ANASAZI RUINS located throughout the property.
Our ranch adjoins CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT, giving you access to miles of hiking and exploration right from the cabin. Mountain bikers will love nearby SAND CANYON and PHIL’S WORLD, two of the area’s most popular riding destinations.
SORRY, NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 OR PETS.
IF THE CABIN IS BOOKED: Be sure to check out our other unique rental: (link below)
🌈🌲🌵► airbnb.com/h/canyon-hideout-bungalow
It’s our only other guest accommodation on the ranch and has become a favorite with guests looking for privacy, comfort, adventure, and unforgettable canyon experiences.
WARNING: MANY GUESTS WISH THEY HAD STAYED LONGER. 🥂
Guest access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO A SPECIAL PLACE 🌄
As a volunteer site steward for several backcountry archaeological sites, I have access to areas that are normally closed to the public. Guests staying here may have the opportunity to explore portions of this protected landscape that few visitors ever get to experience.
A PROTECTED WILDLIFE PRESERVE 🦊🦎🦌
Our community borders CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT and is dedicated to preserving the natural habitat for the many birds and animals that call this area home. Because of agreements within our community and our commitment to protecting wildlife, we are unable to accommodate pets or children.
Keeping the Bungalow and Cabin pet-free also allows us to provide an allergy-friendly environment for guests and for our wonderful housekeeper, who is highly sensitive to pet dander.
NO PETS • NO CHILDREN UNDER 18
If you’re traveling with pets, I’d be happy to recommend several nearby accommodations that welcome them.
Come experience a place unlike anywhere else—quiet, wild, beautiful, and filled with opportunities for adventure, discovery, and unforgettable memories.
Other things to note
BEWARE: YOU MAY WISH YOU HAD BOOKED A LONGER STAY! 😊
Many guests tell us the same thing—they arrive planning to explore for a day or two and quickly realize there’s far more to see than they expected.
Before your trip, be sure to check out the GUIDEBOOK included with this listing. It’s filled with ideas for hikes, scenic drives, archaeological sites, national parks, local vineyards, restaurants, mountain biking, and other favorite experiences throughout the region. It’s a great way to start planning your adventure before you arrive.
Once you’re here, you’ll also find a POCKET TRAIL GUIDE inside the Bungalow. It will introduce you to some of the many private trails, hidden canyons, overlooks, and remarkable places accessible directly from the property.
Step out your front door and into a landscape of towering red cliffs, ancient juniper trees, wildlife, archaeological sites, and MILES OF PRIVATE TRAILS leading into CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Every canyon seems to reveal another hidden view, side canyon, or unexpected discovery.
Whether you’re here to hike, photograph, birding, mountain bike, stargaze, explore ancient ruins, or simply relax in a place of extraordinary beauty, you’ll likely find yourself wishing for just one more day. 🌠🦊🌠👫🌄🚴♀️🦅
COME PREPARED FOR ADVENTURE—AND DON’T BE SURPRISED IF YOU START PLANNING YOUR RETURN VISIT BEFORE YOU LEAVE. 📅 🚘
No crowds, just Nature & Beauty.
COME & ENJOY A QUIET & RELAXING VACATION.
SORRY NO SMOKING, OR KIDS UNDER 18
(2 ADULTS ONLY, NO KIDS OR PETS)
IF CABIN IS BOOKED: SEE OUR OTHER UNIQUE RENTAL:
🌈🌵airbnb.com/h/canyon-hideout-bungalow
The space
COMFORT, ADVENTURE & INCREDIBLE CANYON VIEWS 🌄 👫🌠
The Cabin has everything you need for either a short getaway or an extended stay. Relax on the new comfortable TUFT & NEEDLE QUEEN BED, enjoy internet service and Wi-Fi calling, cook on the charming 1949 REFURBISHED 4-BURNER GAS STOVE, and stay comfortable year-round with quiet air conditioning and heat.
Outside, you’ll find a covered, fenced patio with a table and chairs, gas barbecue, and beautiful canyon views. Enjoy dining indoors or outside under the stars. The cabin also includes a refrigerator, separate outdoor freezer, coffee maker, French press, crock pot, air fryer, cookware, dishes, utensils, and much more.
Guests also have access to a shared recreation area featuring a BOCCE COURT, DART BOARD, OBSTACLE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE, AND CROQUET, shared with the CANYON HIDEOUT BUNGALOW.
The private bathroom is located just a few steps from the back cabin door and features a HEATED BATHROOM WITH TOILET AND SINK, along with a FULLY ENCLOSED SHOWER and all the amenities you’ll need for a comfortable stay.
For a true step back in time, take a look at the washer and dryer setup shown in the photos. Wash and rinse in two galvanized tubs, use the old-fashioned hand wringer, and dry your clothes on the clothesline—just like Grandma used to do! IF YOU’RE STAYING 5 DAYS OR LONGER, I’M HAPPY TO DO A LOAD OF LAUNDRY FOR YOU AT THE MAIN HOUSE.
There’s also a TV for streaming your favorite shows and movies. Just remember to bring your streaming passwords.
EXPLORE A PRIVATE RED ROCK WONDERLAND
The canyons surrounding the cabin are one of the most extraordinary parts of the property. Step outside your door and discover hidden side canyons, dramatic red cliffs, wildlife, and 9 ANCIENT ANASAZI RUINS located throughout the property.
Our ranch adjoins CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT, giving you access to miles of hiking and exploration right from the cabin. Mountain bikers will love nearby SAND CANYON and PHIL’S WORLD, two of the area’s most popular riding destinations.
SORRY, NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 OR PETS.
IF THE CABIN IS BOOKED: Be sure to check out our other unique rental: (link below)
🌈🌲🌵► airbnb.com/h/canyon-hideout-bungalow
It’s our only other guest accommodation on the ranch and has become a favorite with guests looking for privacy, comfort, adventure, and unforgettable canyon experiences.
WARNING: MANY GUESTS WISH THEY HAD STAYED LONGER. 🥂
Guest access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO A SPECIAL PLACE 🌄
As a volunteer site steward for several backcountry archaeological sites, I have access to areas that are normally closed to the public. Guests staying here may have the opportunity to explore portions of this protected landscape that few visitors ever get to experience.
A PROTECTED WILDLIFE PRESERVE 🦊🦎🦌
Our community borders CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT and is dedicated to preserving the natural habitat for the many birds and animals that call this area home. Because of agreements within our community and our commitment to protecting wildlife, we are unable to accommodate pets or children.
Keeping the Bungalow and Cabin pet-free also allows us to provide an allergy-friendly environment for guests and for our wonderful housekeeper, who is highly sensitive to pet dander.
NO PETS • NO CHILDREN UNDER 18
If you’re traveling with pets, I’d be happy to recommend several nearby accommodations that welcome them.
Come experience a place unlike anywhere else—quiet, wild, beautiful, and filled with opportunities for adventure, discovery, and unforgettable memories.
Other things to note
BEWARE: YOU MAY WISH YOU HAD BOOKED A LONGER STAY! 😊
Many guests tell us the same thing—they arrive planning to explore for a day or two and quickly realize there’s far more to see than they expected.
Before your trip, be sure to check out the GUIDEBOOK included with this listing. It’s filled with ideas for hikes, scenic drives, archaeological sites, national parks, local vineyards, restaurants, mountain biking, and other favorite experiences throughout the region. It’s a great way to start planning your adventure before you arrive.
Once you’re here, you’ll also find a POCKET TRAIL GUIDE inside the Bungalow. It will introduce you to some of the many private trails, hidden canyons, overlooks, and remarkable places accessible directly from the property.
Step out your front door and into a landscape of towering red cliffs, ancient juniper trees, wildlife, archaeological sites, and MILES OF PRIVATE TRAILS leading into CANYON OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Every canyon seems to reveal another hidden view, side canyon, or unexpected discovery.
Whether you’re here to hike, photograph, birding, mountain bike, stargaze, explore ancient ruins, or simply relax in a place of extraordinary beauty, you’ll likely find yourself wishing for just one more day. 🌠🦊🌠👫🌄🚴♀️🦅
COME PREPARED FOR ADVENTURE—AND DON’T BE SURPRISED IF YOU START PLANNING YOUR RETURN VISIT BEFORE YOU LEAVE. 📅 🚘
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Where you’ll be
Cortez, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
It's a great part of the area that you don't see elsewhere. It has the Ute Mountain that you view from your cabin (10,000 ft.). You are in the high red rock desert (5600ft) with pinions and old juniper trees that are estimated over 900 years old. There is an historic cemetery in the canyon you hike to. The original road was washed-out along with homes in 1911. The old road used to be near the cabin. There are archeologists excavating on the property's Anasazi ruins that date back thousands of years ago. McElmo Canyon was known for its produce and took 1st place for peaches in the Saint Louis World's Fair in the 1910's. There's a book in the cabin on the settlers that lived and died on the property.
Meet your host
My work: I had been a wedding photographer in Durango, Colorado for 20 years and have retired from doing big weddings and now do photography with the emphasis on my art and photo shoots for guests here in the red rock canyons.
Lives in United States
Originally from San Diego I now live in the 4 corners area for the last 20 years in beautiful McElmo Canyon. I Love exploring, hiking, riding and the outdoors. Me and my partner Steve have created a safe haven here for animals in the wild and don't allow hunting. We have an organic garden that is shared with the community here and we live in harmony with the land that surrounds us. I am grateful & blessed everyday to live here and share this part of the world with others. I'm fortunate enough to be a steward of this magical place. Mark
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