Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C
House in Ouray, CO
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
***Book Today for Only $300 Down at the Time of Booking***
STR Permit#20241031
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.
STR Permit#20241031
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ouray, CO
££££
Reviews
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
4.0
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
5.0
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!!
3.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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..
5.0
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).
5.0
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.
5.0
Family Vacation
This is a great property and on the main road and walking distance to shops, hiking and much more.
4.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Amazing
Perfect spot. Did send email about a few things the owners should know
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
2.5
Great home in town. We even had the added bonus of a scavenger hunt. Hope to stay again soon.
3.0
Not what we expected
Our stay was good. We really would have appreciated a heads up on the history of the historic home. Re: funeral home. Both my parents passed away within 2 years. So it was a little rattling. Things were great except for the basement bedroom. After a heavy rain, the smell of dog urine was awful. I don’t know if the basement carpet was put over a literal dirt floor or what. But it was odd. Location was great. The yard could be a little better taken care of without much cost.
Overall it wa da nice stay.
4.0
A great location and historic building
Our family of six stayed for 3 nights and very much enjoyed our stay. We would absolutely stay there again. Since it was right on Mainstreet, we were able to walk from there to access everything in town, including the pool which was probably about 1/2 mile away.
Positives: 1) Location (see above). 2) spacious updated kitchen - plenty of plates, mugs, silverware, etc. A nice island and seating area. 3) Four bedrooms. Some shared a bathroom, but if you need 3-4 beds, this would work well for you. 4) historic building gave an authentic sense of life in Ouray. 5) Parking - tight, but enough for 2 cars which can be helpful on a crowded day in Ouray. 6) Nice decor. It felt comfortable and homey.
Negatives: 1) No AC. We were there on what may be some of the hottest days of the summer, but there is no AC which made the three upstairs rooms hot despite the open windows. 2) The building is so old, there is a lot of settling and sloping. It would be difficult for older people to navigate some of the stairs or even walking into some rooms.
3) The WiFi stopped working. Fortunately, a nearby restaurant had free guest WiFi that we picked up from the house. When it did work, it was 3 Mbps (somewhat slow depending on your needs). 4) The downstairs bedroom/basement felt musty and smelled like cat urine. Two of our family members are highly allergic to cats and felt it immediately. This could have been from previous guests.
5) Only double beds. Queen or King beds would have been nice in some rooms, but it works.
Despite some minor negatives mentioned above, we very much enjoyed our stay and could tell that the owners went above and beyond to create a welcoming environment for guests.
5.0
Unique Ouray Stay - We Will Be Back
This main street property in Ouray is charming, - extremely spacious and comfortable! We were looking for a weekend home base that allowed us to explore all that Ouray has to offer. The location is amazing! We loved the charm the house had to offer - great for anyone who loves historic homes. and the extremely roomy kitchen became our primary hangout location. The fire pit and backyard provided a perfect spot to reflect on the days adventures.
We would definitely rent again and recommend to friends and family! Thank you for an amazing stay!
5.0
Perfect house perfect location
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:
House is right on the Main Street of Ouray. Within walking distance of everything. It had more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms. A great living room. Fire pit outside. We all loved it!!!
5.0
Excellent property!
The location can’t be beat on Main Street. Everything was clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely stay here again. Be sure to check out the Guest Book and find the hidden dollar bill!
5.0
Great location
The cottage house was located right on main street. We walked everywhere, even to hiking trails. It was ideal. The house was very clean and the kitchen had every tool we needed. We would stay here again. Thank you!
5.0
Overall, the home was an absolute joy. There were a few minor things that I would change about the house. First, there are no king size beds, not even one. However that was listed on the reservation page, it’s just a personal preference. Also, the television in the Master bedroom in the basement would not connect to any channels. Also the Wi-Fi speed was terrible 9less than 1meg down) and the television upstairs kept buffering and was essentially unwatchable, even after manually restarting the router and cable modem. Overall I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars, because it’s really a great place and great location.
5.0
Awesome spot in Ouray
Wonderful property right on Main St. Walking distance to all restaurants. Very cozy house, amazing kitchen. Perfect base for skiing or climbing in the area!
5.0
Beautiful house
We enjoyed a week of ice climbing in Ouray, and used this house as a base of operation. It's a beautiful house with some 19th century character.
Only complaint was we arrived after a significant snowfall, and hand to shovel the sidewalks ourselves. We also brought firewood for the outdoor fire pit, but that seemed to be missing. None of this was a big deal to us, though.
Hope we can stay here again, sometime.
2.5
We enjoyed a week of ice climbing in Ouray, and used this house as a base of operation. It's a beautiful house with some 19th century character.Only complaint was we arrived after a significant snowfall, and hand to shovel the sidewalks ourselves. We also brought firewood for the outdoor fire pit, but that seemed to be missing. None of this was a big deal to us, though.Hope we can stay here again, sometime.
2.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was very clean.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 house, located right next door to the St Elmo Hotel, is charming and comfortable. The floor plan is a bit funky -- the laundry is located in the lower level bedroom -- but it worked well for our three-couple group, and the fact that it's pet-friendly made it work even better. The kitchen is big and well-equipped. The property management company is very responsive and we've rented from them many times -- highly recommend them.
4.0
Quaint cottage on Main Street
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 house, located right next door to the St Elmo Hotel, is charming and comfortable. The floor plan is a bit funky -- the laundry is located in the lower level bedroom -- but it worked well for our three-couple group, and the fact that it's pet-friendly made it work even better. The kitchen is big and well-equipped. The property management company is very responsive and we've rented from them many times -- highly recommend them.
3.0
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.
2.0
Good location, but definitely not worth the price
This location directly in town was very convenient for access to the trails and popular spots. It's a neat old house with lots of space. We enjoyed our stay overall in Ouray, but there were some aspects that ended up disappointing us.
The mattresses were awful. Extremely old and uncomfortable with 2" soft foam toppers you sink into like quicksand. The house had a single paper towel roll and no extra trash bags anywhere to be found. They did provide lots of industrial thin grade toilet paper. The internet was also pretty terrible, you couldn't make a phone call and have another person searching internet at the same time. The shower worked great, but the toilets and their locations aren't the best for anyone taller than 4' 10".
Although it's a convenient location and a historic house, it is most definitely overpriced for what you get. Other locations we have stayed at in Ouray were more comfortable and accommodating at less than half the cost per night.
5.0
Cute house in a great location
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Very spacious and a great location with everything within walking distance. The house was well stocked and clean. Would definitely book this again.
3.0
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.
5.0
Amazing rental
Everything was perfect, kitchen was great, beds were comfortable, and location is unbeatable!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ouray?
The average price for a rental in Ouray is £229 per night. This rental is £251 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C. 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 Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Charming Historic Downtown Home-Great Outdoor Space-Pet Friendly-upstairsA/C?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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