Walk to Winery • 4BR Gate to Canyons of Ancients

Exclusive private access to the entire 3.9-acre compound—2 separate homes across from Sutcliffe Vineyards, supplier to Amangiri Resort! Main House features a wall-of-windows great room, gas fireplace & screened porch. Guest House offers a private casita with king bed & queen loft. Private gate opens to your 500k-acre backyard: Canyons of the Ancients. Darkest skies in the US for Milky Way stargazing. Horseback riding 3 min. Mesa Verde 20 min. Fast Starlink Wi-Fi. Effortless zero-chore checkout!



Cortez, CO, United States

12 guests

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Good to know

Welcome to Sand Canyon Oasis—a private 3.9-acre canyon estate featuring two distinct homes, exclusively yours. Ideal for multi-generational families, two-couple getaways, friend groups, and winery wedding parties. Located directly across Road G from world-renowned Sutcliffe Vineyards in breathtaking McElmo Canyon. THE COMPOUND & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Reserving the Full Property gives your group exclusive, private access to the entire property—no shared spaces, no other guests. Perfect for groups seeking space together with complete individual privacy. YOUR 500,000-ACRE BACKYARD: Through our private gate at the back of the property is direct, personal access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument—176,000 acres with the highest density of archaeological sites in the United States. Step from your porch directly onto ancient high-desert trail systems. No driving, no parking lots, no crossing other properties. MAIN HOUSE (1,754 sq ft • 2BR/2BA): • Great Room: Soaring ceilings, cozy gas stove fireplace, deep sectional, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing red rock panoramas. • Screened-In Porch: Massive outdoor dining and lounge porch—perfect for bug-free sunset dinners and Milky Way stargazing. • Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with full-sized appliances, expansive prep counters, coffee bar, and kitchen sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration. • Primary Suite: Luxurious King bed with private en-suite bathroom and canyon views. • Second Bedroom: Comfortable Queen bed with easy access to second full bathroom. • Single-level living throughout for easy accessibility. GUEST HOUSE CASITA: • Primary Bedroom: Comfortable King bed with luxury linens. • Sleeping Loft: Cozy Queen bed in open-air semi-private loft (ladder access). • Full Kitchen: Cooktop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station. • Private Patio: Dedicated outdoor seating area with panoramic mountain and canyon views. COMPOUND AMENITIES & EXPERIENCES: • Ultra-fast SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across both homes for seamless remote work and streaming. • Sutcliffe Vineyards: Walk across the street for wine tastings—supplier to Amangiri Resort and Telluride Ski Resort. • Canyon Trails Ranch: 3-minute drive for guided canyon horseback riding (since 1980). • Mesa Verde National Park: 20 minutes to park entrance. • Dark-Sky Stargazing: Experience some of the darkest skies in the United States with full Milky Way visibility. EPIC DAY TRIPS FROM YOUR BASECAMP: • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (1 hr) • Telluride Ski Resort (1 hr 45 min) / Purgatory Resort (1 hr 30 min) • Moab: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (2 hr 15 min) • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (2 hr)

Other Details to Note

✨ EFFORTLESS ZERO-CHORE CHECKOUT: Group vacations should end in total relaxation. When you check out, simply pack your personal bags and enjoy your last morning coffee on the porch. There is no need to strip beds, start laundry, run dishwashers, or take out trash in either home—our cleaning team handles everything! 🍷 SUTCLIFFE VINEYARDS ACROSS THE STREET: Walk across Road G to one of Colorado's most celebrated wineries. Perfect for group tastings and vineyard dinners with zero canyon driving required. 🌌 DARK-SKY SANCTUARY: McElmo Canyon features some of the darkest night skies in North America. Step onto the screened porch or yard for unforgettable views of the Milky Way and shooting stars. 💧 WELL WATER & REVERSE OSMOSIS: Our property is serviced by a deep well with extensive multi-stage filtration, plus an additional Reverse Osmosis (RO) system at the kitchen sink. For added convenience, a Brita pitcher and fresh bottled water are provided in both homes. 📶 SPACEX STARLINK WI-FI: Both homes are equipped with high-speed, low-latency Starlink satellite internet—ideal for remote work, group video calls, and HD streaming. 🐾 PET FRIENDLY: Well-behaved dogs are welcome! We charge a flat $50 pet fee per stay to cover dedicated sanitization across the compound.


What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Availability

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest access

When you book this listing, the entire 3.9-acre property is exclusively yours. You have complete private access to both the Main House and the Guest House, all private porches, yard areas, dedicated parking zones, and the private trail gate into Canyons of the Ancients. No other guests will be on the property during your stay. Check-in is completely seamless via unique smart lock codes provided before arrival.


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