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Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style.

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Twisted Cedars Ranch
Front porch
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Mancos, CO
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mancos State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style.

If you're looking for a peaceful spot with beautiful views of the mountains this is the place to be. Unwind in a private guest house located on ten acres with beautiful views of the La Plata Mountains, trees and wildlife. There is a large living room with a wood burning stove, a full kitchen and a quaint pub table for two which overlooks the La Plata Mountains. An additional pullout futon is available for sleeping. TV, WiFi, movies, books and games are also available. The bedroom has a queen size bed and private bathroom. Please note: The outside door pictured to the left of the main door of the guest house is a private door to a garage, it is not a second guest house and not accessible to guests. During the summer months the porch has two comfy chairs to sit on to watch humming birds, with great views of the mountains. Mesa Verde National Park is a little over 3 miles away. Phil’s World, a mountain bike paradise is 5 miles away. The city of Cortez is 13 miles away, the city of Mancos is 11 miles away and the city of Durango is 39 miles away. **4 wheel drive or all wheel drive is recommended during winter months **

Property manager

Heather and Chad Johnston
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We live in an area that provides peace and quiet. We ask that you help us keep it that way. Quiet hours are from 9:00 pm to 8:00 am.
The property is connected to a septic system. We kindly insist that ONLY toilet paper is flushed down the toilet.
Renters are 100% responsible for any items lost, stolen, or damaged during the duration of the stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mancos

Located in Mancos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mancos Opera House and Artisans of Mancos are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cortez Cultural Center and Wetherill Mesa. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mancos, CO

What's nearby

  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Knife Edge Trail - 26 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mancos State Park - 32 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Cliff Palace - 56 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattle Drive Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Green Table Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mancos Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Spruce Tree Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twisted Cedars Ranch: Rest, Restore, Relax in mountain style. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, Mesa Verde National Park Entrance and Farming Terraces. Prater Ridge Trail and Knife Edge Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danial N.

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

Off the beaten path.

Nice 1 bedroom apartment with a wood stove. The wood stove really warmed up the space nicely with little effort. Owner left a pizza and some eggs in the fridge. Nice if you get in late and don’t have time for grocery shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

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

Beautiful setting

Perfect place to stay! Great hostsl and amenitie. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, Peaceful, Private Cabin in Beautiful Setting

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights as we visited Mesa Verda NP. A very nice and clean accommodation that met all of our needs - full kitchen with everything needed to fix meals, good shower and comfortable bed. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. They left a loaf of zucchini (grown in their garden) bread and a bottle of champagne in the fridge with a nice note as we were celebrating our 40th anniversary. The cabin is located out in the country with no nearby neighbors visible from the cabin. It's about a 10 minute drive on a gravel road to the main road and maybe 5 minutes away from the entry gate to Mesa Verde. We loved the sweeping mountain views and watching the sunsets and sunrises. We highly recommend the Twisted Cedars cabin if you like a peaceful and relaxing environment. We would gladly return. And we give it 6 stars out of 5 with 5 being the highest!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

A Beautiful Place Out in the Country

This is a beautiful and very quiet place out in the country! Loved the amenities like the oven, Keurig, and wood-burning stove. Clean, cozy and perfect getaway about 45 minutes from Mesa Verde. Chad and Heather were great hosts, they made the check-in and checkout processes easy and clear. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan t.

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

fantastic getaway

peaceful, quiet, beautiful, and relaxing. close to mesa verde national park ,and san juan mts. Unable to contact host. Highly recommended, especially in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hosts!! Wonderful location near Mesa Verde, wonderful night sky!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Off the Beaten Path

Great stay just outside of Mesa Verde. Property located on the side of a ridge about 3 miles off the hard surface. Very quiet location. Enjoyed watching the Harvest moon rise from the east. Cottage is clean and comfortable and well equipped, as we like to cook in. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rob A.

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

Great Spot for Mesa Verde & Four Corners

Great location, so close to Mesa Verde! Clean, quiet, well kept up, with everything you need for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minty H.

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

Would stay here again

It is about 15 minute drive to Minos, where my daughter lives, but it’s a nice neighborhood and a beautiful property and the hosts were excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Reunion

OK
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Wonderful time

The perfect place to stay while we explored the Mesa Verde National Park. The property was located very near the park entrance. Beautiful views of the surrounding area and very charming. The hosts keep this place well maintained and organized. The hosts put a lot of effort into you have an amazing time here. My wife and I enjoyed our 3rd wedding anniversary while visiting and we were surprised that the hosts had a bottle of champagne and a note waiting for us in the fridge when we arrived. We would definitely recommend visiting this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great place

It was a comfortable place to stay at. We also enjoyed watching the hummingbirds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RT W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Quiet

Everything was great and it was as quiet as I had hoped. The only thing that was unexpected was being right next door to the owners home. I had in my mind that we were going to be more secluded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Comfortable & Close to Nature

Perfect place to stay to explore Mesa Verde area. Remote area so close to nature but with all the amenities needed! Very comfortable digs. The hosts obviously took great care as to what to provide in the guest house. They were also very responsive. Highly recommend!! One of the best VRBOs we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Great View!

Perfect stay for us to visit Mesa Verde, it was under 10 minutes to the Park Entrance. Great unobstructed view of the Silverton mountains to the East from the Kitchen windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, quiet property. I appreciated the separation from the owners home and the privacy that this creates. Very close to Mesa Verde and many other local attractions. A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a relaxing and wonderful stay. The location is beautiful and perfect for visiting Mesa Verde. The hosts are welcoming and attentive, while providing privacy. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

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

Cottage close to Mesa Verde NP

Great lodging option close to Mesa Verde NP. Quiet location with views. Hosts attentive but not intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Lovely, cozy, and peaceful guest house

We really enjoyed our stay here. We walked around the property and just loved it. We also went outside aftet dark and saw so many stars. It was awesome. There are many adventures waiting for you here, from just 5 minutes away to an hour. We wish we could have stayed longer. Heather was a great hostess, with just the perfect amount of interaction. We would love to stay here again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

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

This is what you’re looking for

Get yourself here, it’s beautiful and friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac H.

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

Restful stay

Perfect for a couple. Near Mesa Verde and surrounded by wildlife. Very quiet and relaxing. Great view and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett E.

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

Comfy Cabin

Twisted Cedars Ranch is just a darling place. It is beautifully decorated, clean and cozy. Everything we needed was there. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area. The owners are friendly and they checked to see that we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

So close to Mesa Verde

We LOVED staying here in this clean, well stocked rental! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals in, and we loved the proximity to Mesa Verde! Comfortable bed, warm flannel sheets for winter weather, and fun watching wildlife out the windows! I do recommend bringing your slippers! The tile floor was cold! ☺️ Thank you to our hosts for a truly restful weekend rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

A terrific place to stay

Great location, comfortable, clean…perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Heather and Chad Johnston

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Chad worked for over 25 years in the dental field and currently enjoys working for a local hardware store in Cortez. Heather is a teacher and counselor for the deaf and an essential oils educator. We both love spending time outdoors. Chad is an avid outdoors-man and Heather enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and trail running.

Why they chose this property

City life just didn't suit us anymore. We were looking for something quiet, peaceful and on lots of private land. We love the peace and quiet this property lends. We have access to a huge outdoor playground which is wonderful.

What makes this property unique

This location is close to three cities which offer a variety of events and services. In the summer there are Farmer's Markets and Donkey Parades in Mancos, Durango has the Silverton Train, rafting on the Animas River and Cortez has mountain biking and the Mesa Verde National Park. In the wintertime Purgatory Ski Resort is in Durango.

Languages:

English

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