Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!
House in Ridgway, CO
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Charming historic bungalow in Ridgway town center. Architectural renovation of the entire house has created a modern, comfortable, sunny mountain home that still preserves all of the historical charm and detail. Enjoy views of Courthouse from the private flagstone patio. The house allows for privacy and gathering with friends / family. Large fenced-in yard. Short walk to Ridgway restaurants, brewery, cafes, antiques, public library, grocery store, hardware, bike path and Uncompahgre River valley, beautiful town park with playground, mature cottonwood trees, and summer farmer's market.
The house is most comfortable for 4 adults, and the rates listed below are for 4 adults. We are willing to consider larger groups for an additional charge; please contact for details. We have a three-night minimum stay. Perfect for family vacations, getaways with friends, family reunions, the wedding party, or a quiet retreat.
Two bedrooms have full-sized beds with full closets. A third master bedroom has a queen bed with full closet. Master bedroom opens to private back porch. Bathrooms have radiant floor heat, tiled showers (2) and bath (1). Enclosed sunporch and two generous cushioned window seats for lounging. Tastefully designed kitchen has everything you need for cooking. High efficiency forced-water radiator system on multi-zoned system, plus gas Malm stove for chilly nights. Lots of sun, large windows, and high-efficiency insulation keeps the house cozy in winter and cool in the summer.
All that the San Juan mountains have to offer are right outside the door. Easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, walking, swimming, shopping and exploring. 30 minutes drive from Montrose, 20 minutes to Ouray, 45 minutes to Telluride, with its world-class skiing and shopping.
Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates available. Additional security deposit (refundable), cleaning fee (non-refundable) and taxes. See details below. We have a three-night minimum stay.
Keywords: charming historic house - newly remodeled. private, walk-to-town, sunny, quiet, near everything : biking-hiking-hot-springs-skiing-music, and more.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ridgway, CO
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the place. Cute little house right in town, everything was very sufficient for a short stay. Easy walk a few blocks in to town for coffee or dinner. Kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities. Comfortable beds and a great small deck and patio out back for relaxing.
8.0 / 10.0
This place was great for our family of five. There was room to spread out. There’s plenty of space for parking and a yard big enough for the kids to play and run around.
Just inside is a modern washer/dryer that worker flawlessly. You enter into a “sun porch” style room and the master bedroom is to the left with a bathroom and the remainder of the house is to the right.
The kitchen is older, but functioned well. There’s not a lot of space to store pantry food and the pan selection is slim. There’s a modern full size fridge-freezer. Oven and stove both worked well. We even used the dishwasher and it too functioned as expected.
The dining room is tight but there is seating for six. One of the bedrooms is off the dining rI’m and the other is off the living room. There’s a light/chandelier That hangs very low in the living room, So if anyone in your party is taller, mind your head.
The only other thing is that the house is not airtight… It is older, Which brings charm and bugs.nothing too scary, just a lot of tree bugs.
The walk in to town is quick and it is very quiet out there minus the highway noise. Overall we enjoyed our stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely, 3 bedroom house, with a large yard. Kitchen has everything you could need.
10.0 / 10.0
Would love to stay again
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our visit at the Solar Ranch. We enjoyed eating out on the porch. The pictures of the kitchen don’t really show how the kitchen works and it does work well. The house is a wonderful old house that has been nicely updated with energy efficient windows and binds, making this house nice a cozy. A plus is that had fun weavings and interesting art. It would be great to see solar panels on the roof. It is something we are always looking for in a rental. Thank you for a great stay.
10.0 / 10.0
What a charming home! We would definitely stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our little house. Very comfortable and on a quiet street. Perfect location for day trips to Telluride, Ouray, and Montrose. Went to several hot springs in the area.
Would definitely stay here again. Home away from home!
Thank you, Deb
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great weekend staying at this property & attended the Ouray Ice Festival. Plenty of room to store our climbing gear & ample kitchen space for cooking group meals.
We would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time in Ridgway - and the house was great. The house itself had everything we needed (and more) & was so close to restaurants and shops. The house binder was really helpful in selecting places to eat - Eatery 66 was a clear winner! The property manager was helpful with our questions & getting into the house was a snap. It was perfect for our fall getaway - would definitely come back and stay again. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second time staying a week at the Blue Cottage (2021), as we like to call it, and it's just as we remembered. One story, well-equipped--every detail is taken care of. It's a short 5 minute walk into Ridgway and its great restaurants, grocery store and coffee place, not to mention the greenway to Ridgway State Park.
We love the fact that Ridgway is non-touristy and yet in close proximity to everything in the San Juan Mountains! We even drove to Montrose and Black Canyon National Park for a day. Truly a comfy stay and a magical area to visit in the fall.
10.0 / 10.0
This was one of the best places we have ever rented. Location was a perfect 1/2 mile or less to the town square and several restaurants and market and a route that leads to a river walk. The layout was great, beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked and the fenced backyard was so perfect. Good wifi, great communication, cute touches throughout. What more could you ask for?
8.0 / 10.0
Great spot for lots of exploring in that area of Colorado. Easy drives to lots of cute towns and parks. House was nice, comfortable. Would recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Inside of the house was very clean and maintained and was well stocked. Great location to walk Ridgway.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this darling home. Came for a family wedding. Perfect for our family of four adults! Lots of privacy and can walk to everything. The host was very accommodating. If we go back to the area we would love to stay in the same home.
8.0 / 10.0
Property was great. I wish we did not have problems with the heat and toilet. However, the property manager was a delight to work with and she handled everything!
10.0 / 10.0
Just loved it through and through!
5.0 / 10.0
I traveled to Telluride, Ouray, & Silverton during the height of leaf peeping season & enjoyed staying in this beautiful home in Ridgway. Easy walk to town, parks, coffee,
etc. Home had all the amenities & we especially loved the patio & deck. We hope to be back during the Ouray Ice Festival.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our 3rd or 4th time to stay in this sweet blue cottage. Perfect location to walk anywhere in town & added bonus of only being 3 blocks from our son & family.
Loved having 3 separate bedrooms & especially that the back master BR opens onto the pretty fenced in back yard. We used the grill & enjoyed sitting on the patio & porch. Saw a doe resting in the backyard 2-3 mornings & a buck 4-5 times. Nice sunroom overlooking back yard. Lots of windows. We cooked several meals & had the family over for dinner. Amy, the local host always leaves a welcome note, a vase with flowers & usually a couple of local apples or peaches & a phone #. My only suggestion would be to add a cushy comfortable easy chair &/or a small recliner. We always enjoy our stay here & will definitely be back! 👍👍
10.0 / 10.0
House floor plan was very nice with master bedroom & bath on one end and the other 2 bedrooms & 2nd bath on the other end. Kitchen, dining rm., living room, and sunroom were in the middle. There was lots of outdoor space including a porch and a patio. The house had many windows for ventilation and fresh air.
It was perfect !
10.0 / 10.0
This is an amazing place. We stayed for four nights to explore and photograph the San Juan mountains. Everything was as described and the photos don’t do justice to this place. I only wished we had planned even more time to enjoy the area and the house. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
This little gem is a quiet and comfy getaway to a beautiful spot in Colorado. The host was excellent to work with, very flexible and responsive and the home met our needs during a work trip to nearby Telluride.
We enjoyed our stay here very much!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is beautiful!! Very clean and they are very accommodating! We loved staying here. Thank You so Much!
10.0 / 10.0
Ridgway is a cute town and the house had everything we needed for our stay. The house is clean and within a very short distance from restaurants, coffee, and shopping.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and Relaxing!
Beautiful home with a wonderful location! It was so comfortable for our small group, we really enjoyed a relaxing stay. The location is perfect for walking into town and also heading out to Ouray, etc. for day trips. We’d love to come back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place for our stay
The house is upgraded but keeps it old style charm. Nice and clean just as advertised. Nice quiet neighborhood
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic rental property
We had an amazing time! Perfect size for three couples, walking distance to amenities and the river. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Easy and affordable way to ski telluride.
We loved this place! Thanks for letting us stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house for families
This was our second time staying at the Solar Ranch while visiting family who live in town. This house has a well-equipped kitchen which is key for us since we cook most of our meals. The location is great for walking around town or to the park. The backyard is a nice size for our kids. The house manager is super friendly and communicates well. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Birthday celebration
Great location
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely Tops in Every Way
We loved our week in the San Juan Mountains with the little Blue Cottage as our home. And it really was a 'home' in every way you want. The house was impeccably cleaned, well-designed, and stocked without clutter. The living room furniture was comfy and not sagging or tattered as in many rentals. Even the beds didn't give us backaches. How many rentals can boast that? We are experienced travelers and the blue cottage is tops on our list of all time favorites. We loved using Ridgway as our home base. More laid back than Ouray and excellent restaurants (and better grocery store.) We loved walking on the river trail to Dennis Weaver Park and Ridgway State Park. Owl's Pass is not far, nor Telluride and the magnificent views of the 5 peaks. (Telluride also has a free public gondola that we highly recommend, even for your pets!)
Cannot recommend the Blue Cottage more. We will return!
10.0 / 10.0
Colorado Getaway
We were very excited that the home is so well cared for! We roamed the area every day and came back each night to a comfy and relaxing getaway! Location is perfect & we didnt lack anything!! Thank you so much for sharing your home!!
10.0 / 10.0
I want to move here.
When we initially planned our first trip to this area, we were hoping to stay in Ouray. We're so glad we found this gem in Ridgeway. The town is quieter and less touristy. The beautiful home is walkable to restaurants and shops in Ridgway. The backyard has great views of the mountains and there are plenty of stars above you at night. Amy was very responsive, and she even brought us the sweetest little welcoming gift upon arrival. We sure hope we're lucky enough to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay if you are wanting to explore the San Juans
Great place to stay if you are wanting to explore the San Juans. Centrally located between Ouray and Telluride so you can take advantage of hiking opportunities all over the range without needing more than a 60ish minute drive.
The house was super cool too and a great location in Ridgway so you can walk to anything you like
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy bungalow with comfortable beds
We had a fantastic stay in Ridgway at this beautiful rental. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the beds were - better than my tempurpedic at home! Ridgway is the perfect town to stay in western Colorado as it is equal distance from many other towns and hikes. Hope to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Ridgeway Home
This property is ideal. It's clean, comfortable and has everything that you would ever need. Amy, the manager, is super. She responds within seconds. We've stayed in this house twice and both times were wonderful. Ridgeway is a great town giving us access to beautiful mountains to hike. It's paradise!
10.0 / 10.0
Great home away from home! Super clean.
Great!
10.0 / 10.0
Charming house
We loved our stay. Easy to get to everything, quiet, clean and pretty home. It was everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Home in Ridgway
Easy process. Excellent property. convenient location
10.0 / 10.0
A long wait for excellence
Planned trip last summer to be with our Colorado kids but cancelled due to COVID-19. Was delighted the property was available this year and were able to extend our stay an extra night. I would like to transplant the house closer to Texas. Is the best rental we’ve found…
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home
Beautiful home in a cute small town. Loved being close to ski resorts and hot springs!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ridgway?
The average price for a rental in Ridgway is £154 per night. This rental is £89 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sweet Mountain Charmer in Town - Near Telluride, Ouray - All!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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