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Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8168 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C

***Book Today for Only $300 Down at the Time of Booking***

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4-bedroom, 2.5-bathrooms historic home delightfully combines modern updates and conveniences with historical vintage charm. This home, originally constructed in 1886, features original oak beams in the basement, wood harvested from a mining cabin (circa the 1880s) in the main living space, a gourmet kitchen, and a gas fireplace. The owners of this home have remodeled most of the appointments and amenities creating an ultra comfortable getaway home perfect for families and friends to enjoy.

Step into the open floor plan living and dining area complete with ample comfortable seating, a gas fireplace to cozy up to after a full day of adventure. extra large bean bags to sink into to enjoy your favorite book or movie on the 60-inch Smart TV. Guests enjoy preparing a family meal in the oversized kitchen with a second dining area, island with plenty of space and all of the kitchen supplies the chef in your group needs.

The upstairs sleeping accommodations feature newly installed top of the line mini-split air conditioning units in the common hall area and in the primary bedroom for your comfort during the summer months. Evaporative coolers are provided in the kitchen and living areas. Sleeping accommodations include a spacious primary ensuite bedroom with a Queen bed on the second floor with a full bathroom with shower stall, room to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy your favorite book or roll out your yoga mat and stretch out, a dedicated mini split air conditioning unit cools the bedroom nicely during the summer months. The second and third bedrooms are also located on the second floor, each with full size beds and a full bathroom located in the hallway. The fourth oversized bedroom is located on the basement level with a chase lounge chair television and washer and dryer.

Bed Configuration:
Primary Ensuite Bedroom - Queen Bed (2nd Level)
2nd Bedroom - Double Bed (2nd Level),
3rd Bedroom - Double Bed (2nd Level),
4th Bedroom - Queen Bed (Basement).

The fenced backyard has a relaxing outdoor seating area with a gas fire pit and Adirondack chairs to enjoy your favorite libation and or grill your favorite meal on the gas grill.

In addition to its historic appeal and modern luxury, its location is unbeatable! It's located on Main Street, providing easy access to the famous Ouray Natural Hot Springs Pool, excellent art galleries, delectable dining options, and nearby hiking trailheads. It's the perfect base camp for off-roading, climbing, fishing, skiing, relaxing, and all of your other mountain adventures.

Guests are welcome to park up to one vehicle in the back alleyway and two vehicles in front of the home on Main Street (May though October).

This home is pet-friendly. Guests are welcome to bring up to 2 well-behaved dogs. The pet fee is $40.00, per night/$250.00 maximum. Please confirm that you will be traveling with a dog(s) when you book your reservation. Please review and follow the Pet Policy.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Ouray Collection

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1806 sq ft (168 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

Property is also known as

1586-208121

About the neighborhood

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Ouray, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Bear Creek National Recreation Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cascade Falls - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ouray Ice Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 47 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Belt Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ouray Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mineshaft And Seasonal Tiki Bar Ouray - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Outlaw Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Wright Opera House and Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Ouray Alchemist Museum and Box Canyon City Park are just steps away.

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Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Perfect place to stay with a house packed full of everything you would need. Clean, plenty of room for a family and a great location. We had an issue with the washing machine and the host was quick to fix the issue. 5 stars in our book!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Place was amazingly comfortable for our entire family. Everyone was able to spread out and enjoy. House is very unique in its own right and an amazing place to stay in Ouray!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental home in beautiful downtown Ouray!
We love this rental home! This was our third stay at this beautiful historic home. Our family had everything that we needed and more! This home was clean and comfortable and located directly on Main Street. We will be back, hopefully soon. Wish we could have stayed longer! Most enjoyable vacation ever in this awesome home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Great Ouray Home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house walkable to everything in Ouray! Plenty of parking in front and behind the home. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Big table for family meals or games. Having four bedrooms was fantastic! The air conditioning in the bedroom area worked well. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

Perfect Family Get Together!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage provided us the most relaxing and adventurous getaway! Such great memories on the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

LOVE this house- perfect location too!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is likely the best spot on the main strip to stay! We had so much room and were able to walk to whatever we wanted to do! The house was clean and had everything we needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Overall it was okay. Some of the rooms were hot due to windows wouldn’t open. Nice big kitchen. The beds could use new mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Wonderful stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay ant The Cottage House. There were 4 couples and the cottage house had great spaces for eating together, playing games, and talking. We loved that we were on Main Street..what a fun place and town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Comfortable home in the center of town
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked, beds were comfortable. It has a nice fire pit in the back yard - we enjoyed hanging out there in the evening. It is located on Main Street, but the home is quiet. We walked to restaurants. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good location but overpriced
Arrived and really enjoyed the location and easy parking. It’s right on the Main Street between businesses. The kitchen was nice and we were able to cook several meals during our stay. Why I’m giving it a lower rating is the beds weren’t comfortable at all, the ceilings are really low, one of the bedrooms is missing a door to the bathroom, and portions of the house are not level. I’ve never walked up such uneven stairs in my life. All things considered it works but should cost less for what you are getting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Ron R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not what I expected
First, let me say that the location on main street is very good, and communication about issues with property manager was excellent. However, part of the house is not level... especially the down stairs bathroom, property needs painting on outside very badly, cleanliness of property was acceptable but not great, kitchen was serviceable, bathroom in MBR does not have a door (awkward to say the least), toilets in very tight spaces and very low to floor, outdoor space was not well landscaped, stairs very narrow and hard to navigate, railings on stairs and on back steps had splinters if not very careful. Only one trash receptacle, which was not nearly big enough for 7 people... but property management was very good about picking up extra bags that would not fit in bin. With some work on the property it would be a good place, especially considering the excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ouray getaway
House was great, good location, kitchen was excellent, stocked with a lot of things you normally don't find in rentals. Only one issue with shower in secondary bathroom, was leaking into kitchen. Property manager was informed and they did have maintenance come look at it, but were not able to resolve while we were there. We were fine though as there were two ther showers available. I was told it would be fixed in the future. Overall really loved it though and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Madeline C., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great house in the heart of downtown Our
We spent a week here for spring break and the house was a perfect launch pad for our Our adventure - walking distance from everything and super close to the ice park and hot springs. Our dog felt very comfortable in the house and enjoyed the small but explorable yard, and we had plenty of space to relax and hang out. This is NOT an accessible home - the stairs are extremely steep and there is no main floor bedroom, and many of the rooms are quite dark. But the kitchen is bright and spacious and the bedrooms are all very comfortable. Ouro only real complaint was that the parking area behind the house was plowed so narrowly that it was extremely hazardous to get out of the car back there, and we had multiple slips and falls.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house is in a great location right on main street. You can walk to anywhere in town you want to go. For the most part the house was remodeled well. However, you should know the house slopes pretty badly on the North side. Everything runs downhill to the North. 2 degrees on the south side and 4 degrees on the north side. We had two people fall going down the stairs on the slope so if anyone has balance problems, this isn’t the place for you. The house definitely could have been stocked better with towels, toilet paper, etc.. but when we ran out of trash bags (there were no extras) they did bring some right away. We enjoyed our stay but a few little things could have made it better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Carole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Honest Review
This house served as a hub for my family which was spread amongst properties though we came together here to visit and share meals. First the good news: Good location if shopping is goal. Parking is easy. Management is responsive. Plenty of seating Kitchen is well appointed The upstairs beds were comfortable Basement stayed temperate Bad news: Bad location if privacy is key. Windows open to main street sidewalk with strangers peeking in. Far from luxurious. I would describe it as cheap lipstick on a crooked slanted very warm pig. First night was a mess. Oven didn’t work and no grill as promised. (Taken care of next day) Only one trash bin. Management took care of the overflow. The half bath is horribly outdated. Needs a lot of TLC to fix windows, landscaping, loose banisters/baseboards, peeling paint, etc. Really bad news: The house is warm. I am being polite - unbearably hot. There are underpowered fans that provide little relief. The windows on the street do not have screens and most are inoperable so there is no cross breeze. Closing the drapes & windows makes the house darker and does little to keep the morning sun/heat out. Besides that, I’m on vacation and resent trying to solve a problem that only real a/c can fix. We will not be back to this house. We have rented other spaces in Ouray that were much nicer and more private. I would probably be more forgiving if I had not paid top dollar for what was advertised as luxurious
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Connie M.

Nice Rental in Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful location in charming Ouray. Overall we were happy and comfortable. Rental had a big, well stocked kitchen. There is a yard with a grill that was great. Only criticisms are the large sectional couch had an unpleasant odor as did the basement room. The entire house leans and the downstairs does not include a shower. Overall we were happy. The furry bean bags were fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Dee K.

We Love the Cottage House
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed twice at the Cottage House. Everything about it is perfect for our family. The only issue is that both years we have been come it has been unseasonably warm and the home has no AC, not even window units that would be a terrific upgrade. We were really uncomfortable in the house for that reason. We bought four fans to add to those they already had in there that were for the most part useless. Other than that, the location is perfect for a Ouray stay. The new visitor book and dollar clue is fun and we added our part to that! I don't know if we will return next year or find a place with AC, but it may be likely. Thank you for your hospitality and quick responses to our inquiries. The Key Family

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in Ouray, Colorado
The cottage was in a great location in downtown Ouray. We were there to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family, so we brought everything we thought we might need for a big family meal. Turns out we could have saved ourselves a lot of trouble because the kitchen was so well supplied. There was plenty room for us all to be together, but also room for some privacy. The only negative was that the beds were full not queen, but definitely not a deal breaker. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome location
this home is right on main st, you can walk to all the shops and restaurants. we walked to box canyon. this was the best family trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Tallahassee, FL USA

Mountain trail riding & fishing experience.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house we rented was in an excellent location for visiting the downtown and for making a fast break to the many trailheads outside of town. The eat in kitchen was spacious and well laid out. Beds were comfortable, and there are enough bathrooms for a large group (8+ 2 year old).

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, fantastic host
We enjoyed the home as our base for our time in Ouray. It's a great property. We were able to walk to dinner, over to waterfalls and enjoy the downtown shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This is a great property and on the main road and walking distance to shops, hiking and much more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A relaxing weekend!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience during our stay and would absolutely stay here again! The house is a great location and super cozy! It has a lot of great amenities and we felt right at home!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Highlands Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Perfect spot. Did send email about a few things the owners should know
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Pam H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
The location is great for convenience but is noisy being right on Main Street, especially at night for the people trying to sleep in the room next to the street. It was very warm for sleeping in all the rooms, so warm that one of the couples checked out vacancies in motels. Those two rooms have no cross breeze. The street side room needed the window to be closed for the noise and then they sweated even with the one floor fan. The second bedroom, in particular, is not a queen bed as described and is suitable for one adult or two children. The basement bedroom has no bathroom. The master bedroom has a bathroom with no door. The living room is quite dark because we felt unable to open the blinds as they sit right at sidewalk level for all to look in. And having a crawling infant with us, we found her knees and feet black from the floors.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021