Ute Mountain Canyon Escape with private outdoor spaces near Mesa Verde | Apartment in Cortez

10.0 (1 Review) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Cortez Apartment | Ute Mountain Canyon Escape with private outdoor spaces near Mesa Verde

1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortez

Stay on the flank of Sleeping Ute Mountain in historic McElmo Canyon just 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from the town of Cortez. The Workshop Loft is a new build completed in the Summer of 2021. A converted former barn workshop, the Loft sits below red rock cliffs with high-end amenities, great internet, a private patio, and gorgeous river-bottom cottonwood views. A perfect place to base yourself for your next creative endeavor or for exploring in the wilds of the Four Corners.
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The Workshop Loft is a converted cabin workshop that fills the west side of a large barn in the creek bottoms on the banks of McElmo. Completed in the Summer of 2021, the Loft boasts high-end, comfortable appliances, a full, well-equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a large, luxurious shower, washer and dryer, high-speed internet, a comfortable bed, and midcentury-southwest inspired aesthetic. The barn sits down a hill under the shade of a large tree, but has impressive red rock views out the bedroom and back of the house. In addition to the comfortable living space, the Loft has a small private patio with a barbecue, an outdoor dining table, and solar string lights. Just up the hill from the loft, in a red rock alcove, is a little lawn with even more magnificent views.
We purposefully do not provide a TV and hope our space is a nature-inspired respite. That said, we also know you might want to get away and retreat to the Workshop Loft in order to do some work in-between exploring the Southwest. We have fast, broadband wireless internet with Eero WiFi. Stream music to our Apple HomePods with your iPhone or AirPlay-enabled device. We have a network extender for strong Verizon LTE service.
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You will have access to the entire cabin loft, a private patio, and a secluded yard inside a beautiful rock alcove on our property. The Ladder Alcove and lawn are a shared space with ourselves, our dog, and guests from our Cliff House, but in general it is a very private space.
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A few notes to make sure this is the right place for you:
The property is located down a single-lane, dirt road. It is safe for passenger cars, but drive slowly and watch for critters wild and domestic. Part of the road goes through open range and you sometimes have to patiently wait for cows or horses to move aside (particularly in the winter months).
We are located in a desert, rural area. Expect wildlife on the property (insects, lizards, foxes, deer, marmots, bobcats, mountain lions, and other fun critters). While the house is weather-tight, insects can and do get into the loft. If the presence of insects might cause you undue concern or discomfort, this might not be the spot for you.
Additionally, the Loft is an apartment on one side of a converted barn. We do have a tenant that lives on the other side (you will not share a wall, there is a carport between the units). Please respect her privacy and do not wander into the roundabout or approach her unit. She has a Search and Rescue trained dog who may bark if she sees you, but is friendly with people.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us before booking.

Ute Mountain Canyon Escape with private outdoor spaces near Mesa Verde is located in Cortez. Ute Mountain Canyon Escape with private outdoor spaces near Mesa Verde provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Apartment features Laundry, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Ute Mountain Canyon Escape with private outdoor spaces near Mesa Verde has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 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 Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, 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. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cortez has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Cortez, 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
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • 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 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 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

Katie S.
Jul 10, 2025 04:10:56 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a wonderful few days here. The layout was very well designed and thought out. The property was beautiful and really amazing. The only criticism I have is just that the instructions and maps and the downloadable document was very hard to read on my phone and while I know paper is not the best, it might be helpful to have a printout of the material for easy viewing.
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