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Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Experience the rugged beauty of Southwest Colorado at Mountain View Lodge, your home base for exploring Mesa Verde National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands. Enjoy great sunset views of Sleeping Ute Mountain and abundant wildlife from our spacious suites with a kitchen, sitting area, game room and large yard for games.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park

Mountain View Lodge is located in Southwest Colorado near Meas Verda National Park. You can use us as your home base for many things in the 4 corners area. Here is a list of a few of them: Mesa Verde National Park (15min), Arches National Park (2hrs), Canyonlands National Park (2hrs), Four Corners Monument (45min), Monument Valley (1.5hrs), Telluride Ski Area (1.5hrs), Purgatory Ski Area (1.5hrs), Durango/Silverton Railroad (1hr), McPhee Reservoir (15min), Canyon of the Ancients National Monument (15min), San Juan National Forest (20min), and San Juan Skyway (235 mile loop) are some of the more popular ones.



Mountain View Lodge has three suites which provide 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, a sitting area, and a game room. We enjoy great sunset views of Sleeping Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde, abundant wildlife, and dark night skies. There is a large yard for games, a tire swing, and fire pit.

Since posting this listing we have opened some additional spaces in the lodge to guests. So you may see other people coming and going around the property.

The Lodge was built by Cecil and Brenda Dunn in the 80's. I was used as an assisted living facility and later a bed and breakfast. We purchased it in Jan 2017 and hosted our first guests in July of 2018. We are a family of 7 and enjoy hosting groups and living in SW Colorado.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside. No butts on ground.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Rules

No marijuana on the property please.
No pets please.
Please do not move the furniture.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside. No butts on ground.

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

Mountain View Lodge Near Mesa Verde National Park Lodge
Mountain View Lodge Near Mesa Verde National Park Dolores
Mountain View Lodge Near Mesa Verde National Park Lodge Dolores

About the neighborhood

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Dolores, CO

What's nearby

  • McPhee Lake - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Dolores River - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Anasazi Heritage Center - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Southwest Health System - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Dolores River Brewery - 12 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Maverik - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Casita de Cortez - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of McPhee Lake, Dolores River, and Anasazi Heritage Center. Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum and Phil's World North Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Mountain View Lodge near Mesa Verde National Park Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristiana C.

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

Nice place in the country

It fit our needs. It was close to the things we were there for. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Phil’s World

The place was the bomb Diggity!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Family Trip

Great location, great property, fantastic hosts. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Perfect for family

Everything was wonderful and it was a great space for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berdett R.

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

BEST VRBO EVER

We were very impressed. Our group of 10+ thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

We love this place.

This is our second stay at this property. It’s perfect for our family of 13!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

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

Great Location

This property is a very good value, especially for a large family. We had 6 adults and 4 kids. We all enjoyed the beautiful location. The surroundings were very peaceful. Close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amylyn A.

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

Great location for mesa verde

It was clean, spacious, and convenient. Thank you for making our road trip easier!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose & Steve S.

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

Awesome family experience

Family group of 3 generations (age 20+ to 90+) had the perfect lodging and dining accomodations for our SW Colorado family reunion. Perfect location to take in Mesa Verde, Ancient Canyonlands and mtn towns of Telluride thru Durango.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Great place to stay!

This was perfect to take a few days to recover from our backpacking trip and to visit Mesa Verde with our kids. We had a large kitchen to cook and 2 tables to fit our crowd. The kids loved the game room. We had space to spread out and relax. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Marie B.

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

Great place for Family

This property was perfect for our family gathering. It was clean & comfortable. We did have an jssue with the kitchen sink not draining, but the host was quick to respond & fixed it by the time we returned later. The kids ages 2-12 all loved playing in the rec/game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

just what we were looking for

This was a great find for our family of 9 adults and 2 young children. It put us in the middle of the sights we wanted to go to and was relaxing when we were chilling at home. The tire swing was a hit with my granddaughter and the lawn games were enjoyed by all. The hosts were easy to communicate with and our stayed was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veda J.

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

Golf outing

We had a great golf outing in the Cortez area. The VRBO worked out great for us. There were seven adults and we had plenty of room. Our host for the four days, Jacob, did a great job of meeting our needs. The setting is absolutely stunning and the deer greeted us on the lawn every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jerry A.

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

Wonderful stay!

This lodge was a beautiful place to stay. There was a beautiful view from the front porch with deer in the hayfields and on the front lawn with fawns. There was a beautiful view of sleeping Ute mountain. It was quiet and peaceful, and a great central location. The house was clean with lots of room. The Hoffman’s were very helpful and friendly, including jump starting our car as we were getting ready to check out. JanElle was very helpful when we called for information. There were even a couple items that weren’t in the kitchen that she found for us before we got there. Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not for us

After staying here a week, we do not feel comfortable recommending it. We did not find out it was only a 5 bedroom until 10 days before check in. We rented this place with the understanding, because it was advertised as, a 6 bedroom. The homeowners did change the listing, but it was a major inconvenience for us. We had issues with privacy too. The game room looks directly into the kitchen & dining areas, with no window coverings. Renters in the Four Corners Retreat can look in. Which is what happened to us. We were told coverings had been ordered, so maybe this won’t be an issue in the future. We also had problems with the cleaning crew. They showed up to clean another rental unit (this place is essentially an apartment complex), and they walked right into our rental. No knocking, just opened the door & walked in. They continued to walk about & rummage through the house, while we looked on, until they found what they were looking for. The owners are responsive, and apologized for our issues. Hopefully they can get these things we dealt with resolved, because the Mountain View Retreat portion is large, and the views are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ben J., Herriman, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful Location!

This is a five star property except for the communication from the property manager. A few days before we were due to arrive but far too late to cancel and get a full refund, we were told that there were other permanent residents on the property. While we were there, we saw many people come and go without knowing if they were supposed to be there. There were a group of men working on a broken down pick up truck in the driveway most of the week. Their vocabulary made being outside a little R rated for my kids and they were there early in the morning until late at night. We also walked in one day to doors open and unlocked. Come to find out, it was a maid cleaning the other residences. Needless to say, it freaked us out. All of these things should be disclosed before the purchase so we can make an educated decision about staying there - especially with children. At the very least the property manager should warn us when a maid would be there. All of that said, the place was super spacious for the 9 of us - we never felt crowded or cramped. We loved that we could divide up into our own little spaces with bedrooms, sitting rooms and TVs - even our own mini fridges. My kids loved the game room and we spent hours playing ping pong and foosball. Aside from the swearing truck guys, the place was quiet and the scenery was breathtaking. We even had nearly daily visits from several deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

charlie w.

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

A Great Countryside Feeling 9/25 --10/1/2022

Our Group of 4 couples of 65+ had a wonderful stay. There is plenty of parking for our 3 vehicles, 2 trailers, and 3 trike motorcycles. A wonderful view every day of deer in the farm fields off of the front porch. (Take your binoculars too). Very nice spacious, quiet agriculture type Neiborhood. An older home with lots of improvements over the years to update it. Clean and comfortable. For a mid-summer stay I could see some future improvements to air conditioning. When I texted Tod the owner, he was very responsive and helpful. We do trips to Colorado and Utah every two years and this home is one that we will return and stay again. Charlie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Family reunion

We live here, but needed a spot for overflow guests attending a family reunion. It was nice to feel confident that their stay was as restful and relaxing as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Great area and great place to stay.

The house fit all 14 of us well. It was centrally located so we could see everything South Western Colorado has to offer. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Beautiful views!

Our group comprised my husband and I, our daughter and her 4 kids, and our son, his girlfriend and his 4 kids. This home accommodated each family with a private bath, sleeping areas, and a sitting area. The views are stunning and this home was the perfect base for our activities in the area. We’ve already promoted it to extended family and friends. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

A Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located to Mesa Verde National Park. We had plenty of room for our family. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed watching the deer every evening and our grandkids loved the tire swing. Our hosts were very accommodating. Thank you for hosting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky J.

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

Fun get away

What a quiet and friendly place to stay. We were surprised at the space and awesome set up of the house, the open space outdoors and the closeness to town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

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

Will be back next year

Was a great house for our Modern Market Racing Team event at Mesa Verde
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

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

The house fit us just right.

We loved the view watched two awesome thunder and lightning storms. It was a comfortable base for our adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025