House in Colorado
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
The “Marotta Place” is one of the earliest homesteads established in the beautiful Dolores, Colorado countryside. Our rustic family-friendly cabin, originally built in 1929 but updated with modern amenities, is a 25-acre wooded retreat at the hub of all that Southwest Colorado has to offer. Whether your idea of a vacation is mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, touring the ancient ruins, …. all are within just minutes of this truly unique vacation getaway.
Amenities
This 1300 square foot cabin sleeps 6-8 and features two bedrooms, one and a half baths, a full kitchen, a living and dining area, and the original enclosed “sleeping porch.”
Inside amenities include:
Kitchen - a fully furnished kitchen including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dinnerware. A spacious dining area seats 6 to 8 with plenty of elbow room. ( You can pick up groceries local markets in Cortez or Dolores, which have lots of locally grown produce.)
Bedrooms - the master bedroom has two twin 12” memory foam mattresses that join together to make a king size bed or pull them apart for separate sleeping. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a twin on top and full size mattress on the bottom. A queen size sofa sleeper in the living room provides additional sleeping space. All bed linens and blankets are provided.
Living room - sleeper sofa and reclining loveseats make it cozy relaxing place to watch TV, the DVD player, or use the available Wi-Fi.
Bathrooms - the master bathroom has a full shower/tub, with a second half bath off the kitchen. Towels and tissue supplies are provided.
Mud room - this secure entry way into the kitchen allows ease of loading and unloading, storing ice chests, skis, backpacks, within easy access. A washer and dryer saves trips to the laundromat while you're on vacation.
Sleeping porch - original to the house, this screened/ enclosed area allows those who enjoy sleeping in the cool Mountain Air without mosquitoes.
Outside amenities include:
Garage - a separate 2 car garage allows you to safely and easily secure your kayaks, bikes, and other four wheel toys when you head out for a day of sightseeing.
26 Acres of wooded property - allows a space to enjoy and explore the outdoors and view the local wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and the occasional bald eagle.
Mountain bike trail - suitable for beginners but offers a downhill challenge for more experienced riders (A warm-up for Phil’s World)
Grilling - barbecue
Beautiful views of the San Juan mountains to the east, the Sleeping Ute and Mesa Verde to the West
Activities in the Area
Mountain biking - Trails on the property or warm up for Phil's world, a mountain bike park 15 minutes away in Cortez. Boggy Draw on the mesa above Dolores holds miles and miles of forested trails. For advanced riders, Telluride offers downhill mountain biking on the ski slopes in summer. A free gondola ride takes bike riders back to the top.
Kayaking - Less than a mile away, McPhee Reservoir offers relaxed paddling. for the more adventurous, the Dolores River which feeds into McPhee, offers lots of possibilities.
Fishing - Alta Lakes and Trout Lake offer high mountain fishing, the Dolores River has fly fishing, and McPhee Reservoir. (Non-resident fishing license and equipment is available in Dolores.)
Hunting
Skiing
Exploring ancient ruins - Mesa Verde and hovenweep are within very short drive
Durango - Famous Durango-Silverton Train is less than an hour away
Sightseeing -
Antiquing - Downtown Dolores, Telluride, Durango
Relaxing
Amenities
This 1300 square foot cabin sleeps 6-8 and features two bedrooms, one and a half baths, a full kitchen, a living and dining area, and the original enclosed “sleeping porch.”
Inside amenities include:
Kitchen - a fully furnished kitchen including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, dinnerware. A spacious dining area seats 6 to 8 with plenty of elbow room. ( You can pick up groceries local markets in Cortez or Dolores, which have lots of locally grown produce.)
Bedrooms - the master bedroom has two twin 12” memory foam mattresses that join together to make a king size bed or pull them apart for separate sleeping. The second bedroom has bunk beds with a twin on top and full size mattress on the bottom. A queen size sofa sleeper in the living room provides additional sleeping space. All bed linens and blankets are provided.
Living room - sleeper sofa and reclining loveseats make it cozy relaxing place to watch TV, the DVD player, or use the available Wi-Fi.
Bathrooms - the master bathroom has a full shower/tub, with a second half bath off the kitchen. Towels and tissue supplies are provided.
Mud room - this secure entry way into the kitchen allows ease of loading and unloading, storing ice chests, skis, backpacks, within easy access. A washer and dryer saves trips to the laundromat while you're on vacation.
Sleeping porch - original to the house, this screened/ enclosed area allows those who enjoy sleeping in the cool Mountain Air without mosquitoes.
Outside amenities include:
Garage - a separate 2 car garage allows you to safely and easily secure your kayaks, bikes, and other four wheel toys when you head out for a day of sightseeing.
26 Acres of wooded property - allows a space to enjoy and explore the outdoors and view the local wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and the occasional bald eagle.
Mountain bike trail - suitable for beginners but offers a downhill challenge for more experienced riders (A warm-up for Phil’s World)
Grilling - barbecue
Beautiful views of the San Juan mountains to the east, the Sleeping Ute and Mesa Verde to the West
Activities in the Area
Mountain biking - Trails on the property or warm up for Phil's world, a mountain bike park 15 minutes away in Cortez. Boggy Draw on the mesa above Dolores holds miles and miles of forested trails. For advanced riders, Telluride offers downhill mountain biking on the ski slopes in summer. A free gondola ride takes bike riders back to the top.
Kayaking - Less than a mile away, McPhee Reservoir offers relaxed paddling. for the more adventurous, the Dolores River which feeds into McPhee, offers lots of possibilities.
Fishing - Alta Lakes and Trout Lake offer high mountain fishing, the Dolores River has fly fishing, and McPhee Reservoir. (Non-resident fishing license and equipment is available in Dolores.)
Hunting
Skiing
Exploring ancient ruins - Mesa Verde and hovenweep are within very short drive
Durango - Famous Durango-Silverton Train is less than an hour away
Sightseeing -
Antiquing - Downtown Dolores, Telluride, Durango
Relaxing
Amenities at Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO **air conditioned**
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Towels
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests praised the property for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, great location near attractions, and excellent communication with the host. They enjoyed the cozy decor, variety of entertainment options, and stunning views.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lovely location with easy access to McFee reservoir. We had a wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lovely historical home. Clean and comfortable. Very quiet.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2024
We selected this home for our daughter's family while they were moving out of a difficult housing situation and preparing for a move to another state. This was a stressful time and this Vrbo was just the place to feel a bit of peace in the midst of chaos. Everything they needed was there with games and a wonderful tire swing that provided hours of laughter and fun. The only draw back was we were lead to believe this was a pet friendly place as it was stated in the online listing and in the house rules posted in the house. They have a nice fence area for dogs but we learned the hard way that cats were excluded from the property. We voluntarily gave up our deposit so they can get the house deep cleaned.
5.0 / 10.0·Dec 2020
My family of 4 had an amazing week at "Marotta Place" just outside of Dolores. The house was a perfect home base for trail running, mountain biking and hiking. I had to work most mornings and played in the afternoon. My two college age kids attended remote classes the first couple of days and the internet connection was fine for the whole family. This was a great home away from home. We had plenty of room to spread out as we worked in the morning. The living room was very cozy and perfect for games in the evening. Kitchen had everything we needed for our Thanksgiving meal. Heating, washer, dryer and all appliances worked great. The house and garage has lots of storage. We were able to keep extra ice chests in the mud room and our bikes in the garage. We took a few short hikes on the property between meetings and other activities. The views were great and not something I was expecting to enjoy so much. Sonja is great with communication. She sent detailed instructions prior to our arrival and checked up on us a few times during our stay.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Guests praised the property for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, great location near attractions, and excellent communication with the host. They enjoyed the cozy decor, variety of entertainment options, and stunning views.
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