Private Sage Canyon Cliff House near Mesa Verde

Entire cabin in Cortez, Colorado

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Laura
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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In McElmo Canyon, near Sand Canyon

A short drive to Sand Canyon trailhead and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

A cabin built into the cliff

The cabin is built directly into a red rock cliff wall, with natural stone as part of the interior

Unlike anywhere else

Guests call it one of the most unique stays they've experienced, with many planning return visits
Stay on the flank of Sleeping Ute Mountain in historic McElmo Canyon just 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from the town of Cortez. The Cliff House is built right into the red rock cliff wall of a private red rock canyon alcove with comfortable amenities, internet, and sweeping views down canyon. A perfect place to base yourself for your next creative endeavor or for exploring in the wilds of the four corners.

The space
In addition to being built into sandstone rock, the Cliff House is landscaped with native species that bloom all summer. Around the corner from the house, in another rock alcove, is a little lawn. Enjoy comfortable porch seating with a stunning view.

We purposefully do not provide a TV and hope our space is a nature-inspired respite. That said, we also know you might want to get away and retreat to the Cliff House in order to do some work in-between exploring the Southwest. We have fast, broadband wireless internet with Eero WiFi. Stream music to our Apple HomePod with your iPhone or AirPlay-enabled device. We have a network extender for strong Verizon LTE service.

***Are your dates already booked?***
We also have another rental on our property. It is a comfortable space converted from an old barn workshop. Visit our Airbnb profile to check it out.

Guest access
You will have access to our entire cabin home, carport, and a secluded yard inside a beautiful rock alcove on our property. The Ladder Alcove and lawn are a shared space with ourselves, our dog, and guests from our Workshop Loft, but in general it is a very private space.

Other things to note
A few notes to make sure this is the right place for you:

The property is located down a single-lane, dirt road. It is safe for passenger cars, but drive slowly and watch for critters wild and domestic. Part of the road goes through open range and you sometimes have to patiently wait for cows or horses to move aside (particularly in the winter months).

We are located in a desert, rural area. Expect wildlife on the property (insects, geckos, foxes, deer, marmots, bobcats, mountain lions, and other fun critters). While the house is weather-tight, insects can and do get into the cabin. If the presence of insects might cause you undue concern or discomfort, this might not be the spot for you.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us before booking.

**We offer discounts on longer stays!**

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Desert view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi – 30 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 384 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Cortez, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Un-obstructed, sweeping views of Sleeping Ute Mountain and McElmo Canyon from the front porch. Beautiful red sandstone rock out-croppings on the property as well. Access hiking trails with a short drive down Road G to Sand Canyon, a public entrance to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

Meet your host

Superhost
627 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Lives in Cortez, Colorado
Laura and Grant—brother and sister—are writers, painters, designers and nature-enthusiasts. We are endlessly inspired by the beauty and the unique history of this place and want nothing more than to share it with like-minded creatives.

Laura is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Grant

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection