Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Laundry room
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country
Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen. Relax and soak in the mountain views. Huge log porch and cozy private apartment. Five wineries within a mile. Jumbo Mountain bike trails nearby. Crested Butte, Black Canyon National Park, Marble, Aspen, Grand Mesa are a stone`s throw away. EV charging station provides convenient `juice` for your car. Digital nomads will find high speed WIFI. Dark skies let you see the Milky Way and a zillion stars.
William`s Place is a deluxe aparment that offers a full bath, kitchenette, bay window living room, bedroom, and a private entrance that is just off the huge log porch. Inviting deck furniture offer a great place to sit and enjoy the mountain views or your favorite book.
Fort Austin is a 4 acre working farm and small event venue. Guests are invited to hang out on the huge log porch, in the shade of the pavilion, walk your pup through the hay field, watch shooting stars and sip your wine under the Milky Way.
Tim loves interacting with guests who enjoy great conversations, funny stories, sharing life experiences and deep discussions about life. A great cigar, cognac or micro brew are a celebration of life and the good fortune of meeting new friends and making lasting connections. If you come here for work or for solitude, peace and quiet, you are more than welcome to enjoy this place to yourself.
Apartment is newly remodeled space in the main house. The house is on 4 acres working farm that has other rental cabins and glamping tents. It is situated in a rural setting with nearby farms, orchards, vineyards and public lands.
Within a mile of the farm are 5 wineries and the town of Paonia. Some guest walk, ride bikes or book the local Colorado Detours shuttle. But most drive their personal vehicles. While the wineries are fairly close in proximity, steep roads must be negotiated to access them.
Fort Austin is friendly pet friendly. This place is designed to offer your well-behaved pup a vacation also. Our insurance company does not allow us to host pit bulls, german shepherds, wolf hybrids, dobermans or rottweilers. HOUSE RULES Quiet Hours: 9pm – 9am No loud parties, or disturbing noise. Smoking: Outside only Friendly Pet Friendly: Pet Fee Required Fire: No open flames inside apartments, cabins, tents, or buildings. Guests must follow state regulations on outside fire restrictions. Don’t leave campfires unattended Events: Events are allowed. Must have prior approval of the Host for an event. Food: Please don’t leave unpackaged food in cabins or common areas. Store food, cookware, and utensils out of reach of wildlife. Please don’t cook on redwood deck, a picnic table is provided Dishes: Please wash dishes in commercial sink in binzebo, not in bathroom Do not dump grease in sinks, toilets, or shower drains. Neighbors: Please respect our neighbors, No climbing on rock wall or fences. Storage: Don’t leave personal items stored outside of suites or cabin. Night Sky: Paonia is a dark sky community, please use outside light sparingly. Children: You must be at least 25 years old to book at Fort Austin Children must be supervised at all times. (this facility is not childproof) Hazards: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard. You are participating in an agri-tourism/farm experience. Allergens, smoke, dust, stinging insects, reptiles, waste water, unfriendly animals, livestock, noises, odors, stairs, uneven ground, equipment, and other irritants may be present at any time. You must always remain aware of your surroundings. Note: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard/vineyard, to keep it green and productive the sprinklers will be operating 24/7 from April thru August. While sprinklers are irritating to some, they are cathartic and peaceful to others. Guests are welcome to move sprinklers or turn one off, altogether if they find them to be irritating in any way. Parking: Please park in designated areas. Illegal Drugs: Use of illegal drugs is not allowed. Alcohol: Public intoxication, damage and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
PETS Fees: Pet fee $50 per pet. Friendly Pets: Maximum of 2 pets per guest. Friendly, obedient, well-trained pets are welcome at Fort Austin. Aggressive pets, wolf hybrids, pit bulls, German shepherds, Dobermans and Rottweilers are not allowed per our Insurance Company. Do not leave pets unattended on property while you are away, for any reason. No pets over 70lbs. Keep pets on leash and under control at all times. Do not allow pets to chase or kill chickens. No pets on furniture. Additional cleaning fees will be charged. Clean up after your pets. A pet station is located by the Grainbinzebo. Kennel: Please call C-Bar-K kennel in Hotchkiss for temporary pet housing. Service dogs: Service animals are welcome and free of charge if you present a copy of certification paperwork for our records. Cats: Cats that pose risk of scratching or spraying must be kenneled at all times.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Friendly pets are welcome at Fort Austin, but we
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. No open flame inside the suite
HOUSE RULES
Quiet Hours: 9pm – 9am No loud parties, or disturbing noise.
Smoking: Outside only
Friendly Pet Friendly: Pet Fee Required
Fire:
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Property # 1343880vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Paonia
Located in Paonia, this holiday home is in the city centre. Qutori Winery and Stone Cottage Cellars Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paonia State Park and Paonia Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
Stone Cottage Cellars Winery - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 55 min drive - 67.6 km
Redstone Castle - 56 min drive - 81.0 km
Getting around
Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Paonia United Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Flying Fork - 3 min drive
Nido - 3 min drive
Good Love - 3 min drive
Backcountry Coffee - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country?
As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$377, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is William`s Place - Center of Paonia`s Wine Country located?
Located in the heart of Paonia, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Qutori Winery and Stone Cottage Cellars Winery. Paonia Park and Azura Cellars and Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Country retreat & amazing views in the heart of Colorado wine country!
This property creates a haven to relax , sit back and enjoy the views. The massive deck is an inviting feature that must be experienced. We were surprised and delighted by this property! Accommodations were very comfortable, and the host was helpful providing information on restaurants and wineries in the area. Overall, our stay was an unexpected jewel. We hope to return again.
Wonderful porch looking out to the mountains makes this place very peaceful. The location is very nice, although on the hwy it is very quiet. It is very convenient for the wineries in the area or touring Mcclure or Kebler pass. The apartment is very nicely done, comfy bed and cute window seat, nice living room space with sofa and rocking chair. This is a smaller space. Kitchen is kitchette(not suitable for much cooking) Bath
is very clean and well appointed. Nice apartment and nice host!
donna b.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jenna B.
26 Aug 2018
Gorgeous Night in Paonia
Tim's place was clean, comfortable and perfect for our stay overnight in Paonia. Tim was very accommodating and the place had everything we needed plus great views and fresh mountain air. Thanks, Tim!
Jenna B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Melissa A.
23 Aug 2018
A great place to stay!
We have rented several VRBOs in the past and this is on the top of our list! We highly recommend staying here! The place is very clean, quiet, nicely decorated and the bed is very comfortable. It's in a perfect place to enjoy easy access to anywhere you want to visit in the North Fork Valley. Owner Tim is very accommodating and responsive. We will be back!
Melissa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mike O.
4 Aug 2018
Absolutely Fantastic!
My wife and I had a great time staying here. Everything was perfect. The large king size bed and comfortable bedding made for a great night's sleep. There is a separate seating area with a table, Direct TV, mini frig, clean bathroom, coffee maker, microwave, and wi-fi. The deck is awesome, a great place to unwind with a glass of wine. We couldn't have had a better host. Thanks Tim.
Mike O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
JB B.
28 July 2018
Awesome place and host!
This was a ideal apartment with private entrance. Very nicely finished, decorated and equipped for a vacation stay.
The owner, Tim, and his pup, PJ were perfect gentlemen. Tim went out of his way with hospitality and made our visit to Paonia most enjoyable. He provided us information on the character of the area, places to see and local events.
The front porch was an incredible bonus to our stay here. Amazing view. comfortable, cozy place to enjoy an evening glass of wine, conversation and morning coffee.
This will be our place of choice to stay whenever we venture to the area for a visit.
JB B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Tim Austin
In 1970 my family moved from Northwest Tennessee to Paonia. Moving to such a gorgeous place was nothing short of culture shock for a southern hillbilly farm boy. My family lineage is mostly farmers as far back as family history can be traced. In fact, the family farm in TN, where I was born, has been in the Austin family since 1786, it was a land grant given to Revolutionary War soldiers in payment for serving their country. After graduating Paonia High School in 1980, I attended college in Oklahoma, graduated in 3 years, then settled in Colorado Springs. There I was a custom home builder, school teacher, volunteer wrestling coach, steel building designer, owned real estate services businesses, real estate investment businesses, and a heavy equipment refinishing business. My friends said I couldn't hold a job. Ha! Currently my parents own an organic farm and orchard across the valley on Pitkin Mesa. I work with them in the business side of their orchard operation, marketing fruit on the Front Range, hauling a load every week during season. My dad is a pioneer in soil health, pure food, organic fruit and clean farming. I have 3 incredible kids. My youngest, Avery, is a junior at Dallas Baptist Univ. My middle son, William, just graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. My oldest lives in Omaha with his wife and my 3 year old grandson. Taylor is a manager for Enterprise Rent a Car. My grandson loves driving the tractor, operating the backhoe and fishing with Grandpa. And Grandpa loves it far more! During my off-season I am a volunteer wrestling coach at PHS, I'm a volunteer EMT with the local ambulance service and I work on remodeling projects on the house. In addition, I am a published author, in the process of editing my 3rd book for publication. I am not always around, but when I am you will often find me on the porch soaking in the views. Please feel free to join me.
Why they chose this property
The North Fork Valley is an incredible place to live and raise a family. The mountain views are mesmerizing. The hiking, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and biking are unequaled. Every year Paonia hosts the Cherry Days Festival around July 4th. It is a small slice of Americana. Horses, antique cars, farm equipment, motorcycles, and mining equipment are but a few of the dozens of entries in the parade. Every 10 year class reunion has a float in the parade, all the way back to the 1938 class float which may only have a couple of darling little old ladies still smiling and waving their way along the parade route. Great traditions, live music, and festivities are enjoyed by thousands every year at Paonia's beautiful town park. In addition, Paonia hosts a wine weekend, Fall Festival and has hosted the summer BMW motorcycle rally for a more than a couple decades. Paonia's massive high school boasts nearly 135 kids total, that's somewhere near 37 kids per graduating class if you are doing the math. But a culture of excellence and achievement run deep in the community school. In sports the school has claimed over a dozen state championships over the last decade. In music PHS regularly sends kids to the state honor choir. Paonia High grads win coveted full-ride Daniels Fund and Boettcher scholarships with some regularity. Some of the best literature, math, science and history teachers in the nation teach at this school, and the coaches are even better still. The economic life blood of the North Fork Valley has traditionally been coal mining and ranching. NFV is home to a handful of Centennial Ranches, enterprises which have been operated by the same family for more than 100 years. The coal industry is on the wane in the valley as tourism is on the rise. And my property sits in the middle of it all. Incredible view, wonderful people, fabulous food, great entertainment, and people from all over the world, Paonia is a true gem
What makes this property unique
Decades ago this property was one of the premium properties in the valley. But years of neglect and abuse left the structure in serious disrepair and the land unproductive and overgrown. The minute the property was available I jumped at the chance. It was a true diamond in the rough. But the last 4 years have seen a whirlwind of clean-up, design, remodel, water system construction, building, setting of massive logs, and planning for the day guests could be invited to enjoy this little slice of heaven. The diamond is slowly emerging as the rough is polished away. My favorite feature of the house is the log porch that faces the mountains. When I purchased the property the front deck was a mess, an architectural nightmare, a poorly planned, poorly constructed disaster. Resolving the structural issues required months of re-framing, metal columns, and house jacks. But much of the architectural and weather tightness issues were solved with the 16' x 70' porch and massive logs for the structure. Friends joke about how big the logs are, but I love them. In the mornings I am often found sitting on the porch, PJ by my side, sipping morning mocha. Evenings are a rewind, as PJ and I relax in the cool shade sipping beer with a Mediterranean dinner, cheese, fruit, olives, tomato, onion, salami and crackers. (I do the beer sipping, not PJ) The house is heated and cooled with a geothermal system. I was beyond elated the day all the repairs were finished the system was fired up. It works like a charm. Maintenance of the system is very simple. Heating and cooling costs are a fraction of what the house required initially, and the heat and cold both come from the earth. Incredible! Those of you who enjoy fine cigars may find that my porch is the perfect place for embers in a fire pit, a splash of port or cognac on ice and a Cuban smoke. But please no smoking in the apartment.
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