When the call to adventure becomes too difficult to ignore, book this Cortez vacation rental! The 2-bed, 2.5-bath home offers a serene base between excursions. You’ll have a bevy of opportunities for hiking and biking just a short drive away at Geer Natural Area. Plus, the trailheads at Phil’s World are only 11 miles away! At day’s end, fire up the gas grill for a BBQ on the patio, followed by watching the sunset over the mountains. Later, ease sore muscles in the hot tub. -- THE PROPERTY -- Flat-Screen TVs | Mountain View | Free WiFi | 15 Acres | 'Casa at Bella Vista Ranch' Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: Sleeper Sofa MAIN FEATURES: Fireplace, dining table, patio, gas grill, propane & wood-burning fire pits, koi pond, wild grapes growing on-site KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ Instant Pot, air fryer, coffee station, toaster oven, fridge, stove & oven, microwave, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels, cooking basics GENERAL: Electric heat, mini-split A/C unit, full-sized washer & dryer, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer FAQ: Homeowner on-site w/ shared courtyard (separate unit) ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, small half step to enter, uneven terrain, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor PARKING: Shared driveway (6 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- THINGS TO DO: Notah Dineh Trading Co (2 miles), Cortez Cultural Center (2 miles), Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (5 miles), Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum (9 miles), Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum (9 miles), Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center (11 miles), Phil's World (11 miles) PARKS & REC: Parque De Vida (1 mile), Centennial Park (1 mile), Veterans Park (2 miles), Denny Lake Park (2 miles), Montezuma Park (2 miles), Carpenter Natural Area (2 miles) WORTH THE DRIVE: Mesa Verde National Park (10 miles), Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park Visitor Center (22 miles), Mancos State Park (23 miles), Hovenweep National Monument (45 miles) AIRPORT: Cortez Municipal Airport (7 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Guests may not feed the koi fish in the pond - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and shares the driveway and courtyard - NOTE: This 2-story home requires a half step to enter. Additionally, the path leading up to the front door is on uneven terrain