Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO *air conditioned* | House in Dolores

9.8 (31 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Lewis House | Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO *air conditioned*

2 Bedroom House in Lewis, Dolores

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

Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO *air conditioned* is located in Lewis. Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO *air conditioned* provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rustic Country Homestead located in beautiful Dolores, CO *air conditioned* has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lewis has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lewis, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Children's games
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: non-refundable $50 pet fee pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Linda L.
Jul 15, 2025 06:51:50 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely historical home. Clean and comfortable. Very quiet.
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