40 acre property with 360 deg Views, a relaxing front & side porch facing Mesa Verde & Ute Mountain!
Enjoy amazing sunsets, moonrises & stars. Feel distant from town, yet you are only five miles to Main Street, Cortez (10 minutes). The Starhouse sits in front of, but separate from its sister campground, "Bright Star Campground". All of the interior house shown here is your private space. It is a duplex with no other houses too close. Ask about laundry options.

The space
Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom amenities, quality soap, towels, sheets, and other conveniences. Large master closet & bedroom with King bed. 2nd Bedroom has comfy queen bed, star lights, views & window unit AC. Ceiling fans and single unit AC in main house. Propane and electric heaters. Nice Queen air mattress, sheets & pillows for extra sleeping space. SW books and decor. Chicken's house across the yard. Ambient lighting and good vibes galore! We try to give you privacy but aren't far if you need us. We want your stay to be special!
- HIGH CHAIR & PACK N PLAY
- CHILD & BABY SWINGS OUTSIDE
Pet Friendly. If leaving pets unattended, please use a kennel. If you need one, we can provide it. FYI: Pets can go to Mesa Verde on leash but not on hiking trails or on pre-booked tours.
There are chickens but they have a large enclosed space and fresh eggs are part of your amenities! Our chickens have a custom high-quality diet :)
- Outside Firepit Area and Private Deck on North side of the House, free wood provided for an outside firepit (just ask).
- An RV PAD is behind the house with a privacy fence between the house and RV Pad. This RV Pad is sometimes occupied by a Groundskeeper or Host Couple, other times it could be unoccupied, or, occupied by other Airbnb short-term vacation guests. The Starhouse faces East, the RV Pad occupants face West and there is a privacy fence between them.
- Next door in the 1 bedroom side of this duplex will sometimes have an occupant.

Guest access
Access to All 10 acres surrounding the house, and the adjoining 30 acres, and the Campground's game Pavilion if you want. The Campground is SEPARATED and set 5 acres back with a different gate entrance. The campground is closed from October 15 - April 12. When open, It is monitored 24/7 by a Camp Host & Camp Host is also available if you need anything!
Need to expand? Have more in your party? We have furnished Tipis, a Navajo Hogan, and other camping/glamping sites on the North end of the property that are open Mid April - Mid October. The "Hogan" small wood yurt with woodburning stove that is nearest to the house is usually open year-round. It's not close to the house, but it is in sight and a fun "off grid" accommodation.

Other things to note
We are rural and with expansive spaces. This house is technically a "double" and is separated by a solid insulated pine flanked wall. The other side is a separate 1 br/1 bath vacation rental with separate entrance.

Regarding the Campground: The guests actually have a separate gate entrance from the road and do not pass directly by the Star House. The Campground is about 10 acres back over the Arroyo. The camp hosts live in the RV behind this house and you may see them feeding the chickens or watering the flowers. They are also available if you need anything, but will give you privacy. The porch & decks face N & E. so you do not face the back where the RV sits.