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The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Vacation home in Cortez with kitchen and patio

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Nestled within the historic Goodman Point area, The Oliver House offers a peaceful retreat with expansive views of SW Colorado's LaPlata Mountains and Utah’s Blue Mountains. Enjoy solitude as you watch sunrises and sunsets from this 1600 sq. ft. home with three bedrooms, one bath, full kitchen, dining room, fireplace and laundry room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

The Oliver House is located within the historic Goodman Point area and sits on the family farm with expansive views in all directions. The home, built in 1965, is in its original state and is well kept, clean, and provides an authentic rural SW Colorado experience. This 1600 sq. ft. home has three bedrooms, one bath, a spacious living area, fire place, full kitchen, dining room, and full service laundry room. Enjoy the solitude as you watch the sun rise over the beautiful LaPlata Mountains, and the sun set over Utah’s Blue Mountains. The Sleeping Ute Mountain is close by to the south and the Lone Cone in the distance to the north. Depending on the season, bare witness to tractors working ground in the fields and livestock grazing in the pastures

Located on a sparsely populated paved country road, the house is 1 mile from the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Sand Canyon Trail Head. Enjoy riding your ATV or mountain bike on the dirt roads and trails within the Monument or take a hike on the Sand Canyon Trail in search of Puebloan ruins. The house is located two hours from Moab, Utah and Telluride, CO, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, and less then an hour from the San Juan National Forest. Within a 30 minute drive there are boating and fishing opportunities on Narraguinnep and McPhee reservoirs, and world class single track mountain biking at Phil’s World and Boggy Draw trail systems.

The possibilities are endless, but the main attraction might just be the quiet solitude of real country living. We look forward to having you visit. Just drive carefully and watch for the local deer population on your way to the Oliver House.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Leave the key on the kitchen table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We can not allow fires in the fireplace.
Do not leave pets unattended in the house while you are away.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No more then two (house broke) pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Oliver House

About the neighborhood

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Cortez, CO

What's nearby

  • Hovenweep National Monument - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 21 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Southwest Health System - 21 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 22 min drive - 26.2 km
  • McPhee Lake - 24 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sutcliffe Vineyards - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hovenweep National Monument and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The Oliver House at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful peaceful place just a bit outside of town. Beautiful night skies in the country. We loved sitting on the patio in the mornings to listen to and identify many many birds! Our host Kelly was extremely helpful with whatever our needs were. She is very kind and thoughtful! When she learned we would be late she offered to go turn on some lights and the cooler so it wouldn’t be so hot. We would certainly stay here again and reccomend it to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas e.

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

A country house with a view

Cozy and spacious house with Pueblo Indian cultural sites just down the road and Mesa Verde on the other side of town. Great place - wonderful hosts ! We'd love to come back next time !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhiza C.

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

Road trip get a away

Such an amazing property. The owner makes you feel like you are staying at your families extra house. Location is great and if you have dogs, BOOK NOW!!!! they can run and explore as long as you watch them. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. One of the best VRBO we have stayed at, if not THE best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Amazing rural property, expansive views

So amazing, I cant say enough good words about our family's experience at this house. We spent 4th of July here and fire works were visible in all directions. So many National Parks are accessible from this location. Kelly, the host, was very helpful and offered many great recommendations for holiday activities, and adventures around the house. We cant wait to return for another visit, the property is such a gem in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Georgia

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

Private, Comfortable, Relaxing

This house was a wonderful place to get away and relax. A beautiful 360degree view, acreage, farming, mountains, paved roads, quiet, and comfortable. The house is furnished with everything you need. Owners live not far in case you need anything and are super nice to deal with. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. It was perfect! Not far from Cortez and Dolores, plenty of things to see and do in the area. It was a pleasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Oliver a house is a wonderful place to stay.

We loved staying at the Oliver house. Kelly was a wonderful host. The house was roomy enough for 6 people. The house was clean and well stocked of misc items. When we walked thru the door it felt like coming home. Was very nice to have washer/dryer on the property. The view was awesome. Horses out the back, deer running thru the field, closest neighbor 1/4 mile away. Close enough to Cortez for groceries, eat out etc. Would highly recommend staying at the Oliver house. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

If you're looking for peace and quiet amongst the ancient puebloan ruins, this is the place.

Peace and quiet, dark night skies, amazing distance views, the Oliver House has it all. Close to the north end of the Sand Canyon trail in Canyon of the Ancients, this is a great place for your base-camp. The house has all the amenities you need - big kitchen, comfortable living room with a nice TV, good bbq grill and back porch. One bathroom so plan accordingly. You see Sleeping Ute Mtn, Mesa Verde and the La Platas from this property. Kelly is an excellent hostess and makes sure everything is in order. We plan to come back as we love to explore the ruins and canyons in the fall. Thank you Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Relax with a view!

I wanted to visit Mesa Verde again after 29 years. The Oliver House was perfect for our family. It was 35 minutes from the park gate, had a fenced in back yard for our two dogs, and a patio made for grilling and enjoying an uninterrupted view of the mountains. We arrived later than expected due to stopped traffic on the highway. We found chocolate on the kitchen table to help lift the mood and cold water in the fridge. I forgot lotion…no problem! A small bottle of body lotion was provided in the bathroom. One of us forgot their toothbrush, there were two packaged toothbrushes and toothpaste in the drawer. Snacks were available in the kitchen as well as coffee, spices, and oils. Everything was well organized and extremely clean. I didn’t want to leave this beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Authentic

This is a charming rural house, authentically vintage. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

siri o.

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

Cortez visit

We loved our stay at the Oliver house. Everything was as described and Kelly was very easy to work with. Depending on your activities, the house is a bit out of the way from the main highway. For us it was fine, but do map it so you know ahead of time. We would recommend Oliver house to friends. Thanks Kelly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Pam W.

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

Beautiful view!!

The view was magnificent and can’t be beat. Quiet and peaceful. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Country living

Beautiful country home out on the farm. Peaceful and quiet, gorgeous sunrise and sunsets. Stars at night by the millions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frazier G.

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

Satisfaction!

The house was wonderful...clean, nicely furnished, contained anything you would need. So glad we stayed!

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

A place of peace

Our family has stayed at many VRBOs and I can't think of one that compares to the Oliver House. We are in the process of moving our family from Oregon to Texas and it's been a rough process to say the least. We arrived at the Oliver House the day that our moving truck, with all of our worldly possessions, had been stolen from our hotel parking lot in Salt Lake City. We were so comforted by the reminders of God's goodness and grace that we found all over the house. I was also very moved by the honor that was clearly given to the people that had built the house many years ago. The house was incredibly clean but also very notably a sanctuary of faith and love. When we had to leave a day early to drive back to Salt Lake to retrieve our truck and what was left of our possessions that had been recovered by the police, Kelly was kind enough to refund our money for the night we were unable to stay. This was her idea and was both unexpected and very generous. I hope that you will find the same peace at the Oliver House that our family found.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hospitality, clean and well equipped personal home with everything you need. Amazing views of countryside and walk to canyons of the ancients was cool. A bit of a drive to downtown Cortez, it was very quiet and private. Special bonus was a call from owner that they were moving cows through the intersection so we sat on porch and watched the cowhands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

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

Perfect location for Ancient Ruins Exploration

Clean & Comfortable Farm House. We used this house as a base for exploring the Ancient ruins all around the four corners area. Too much to see in one trip. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

A Great get-away

This is a lovely house in a magnificent setting. Kelly was a most attentive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cayelin C.

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

A Way Out Wonderful (WOW) Experience

The views are beyond amazing and the quiet and peace of this rural setting is perfect. My husband, myself and two of my grown children had a great time staying here and we would recommend it to anyone who loves a sense of home with easy access to the great outdoors!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Beautiful

Amazing sunrises and sunsets. Just a beautiful setting that is quiet and private. The living room is spacious and comfortable. Super clean all around. We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Views for days

Myself, my mom and sister spent Christmas here and what a wonderful time we had! First they are dog friendly so our Gracie had a blast running around and exploring. Second the house was very well stocked and it was great to be able to cook all our meals on site. The views were awesome and I loved the beautiful sunrises every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilana W.

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

Genuine Family Farmhouse

We really enjoyed staying at Oliver House. It has all the charm of the original owners and it very clean. It is also perfectly situated for exploring the upper canyons. The owners were very quick to respond to our communication, but gave us complete privacy at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020