10/10 Excellent
Brandy l.
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandy l.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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Home w/ Private Gate to 500,000 BLM Acres
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8162.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cortez, CO
- Yucca House National Monument
- Sutcliffe Vineyards1 min drive
- Canyons of the Ancients National Monument9 min drive
- Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest Bedroom
2 Double Beds
Master Suite
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Home w/ Private Gate to 500,000 BLM Acres
Be one of our very first guests! We are a brand new listing and are thrilled to offer a special introductory rate while we work to earn our first 5-star reviews. We're dedicated to making your stay a perfect one.
Walk from your backdoor into a national monument! This spacious 2BR/2BA home offers direct gate access to nearly 500,000 acres of Canyons of the Ancients. Perfect for families, it features an open-concept living area, a gourmet kitchen, fast Starlink Wi-Fi, and our signature Effortless Checkout. Your ultimate adventure basecamp awaits!
The space
Welcome to your private adventure basecamp! The most unique feature of our home is what lies just beyond the back gate: direct, walkable access to the nearly half-million-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Leave the car behind and step directly into a world of unparalleled hiking and history.
The spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is designed for comfort and relaxation. The heart of the home is the open-concept living and kitchen area, featuring a large sectional sofa, a cozy gas stove, and a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen. A wall of windows floods the space with light and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Guest access
You will have the entire main house to yourself, including the large screened-in porch and the main yard area. You are also welcome to use the private gate at the back of the property to access the adjacent BLM land for hiking. Please note that the separate guesthouse is not included in this rental and may be occupied by other guests, who will share access to the driveway and BLM gate.
Other things to note
Effortless Checkout: Your vacation should be relaxing until the very end. When you check out, just pack your personal belongings and go. No chores required—we handle the beds, laundry, dishes, and trash.
Work & Stream with Ease: The home is equipped with high-speed Starlink internet, perfect for remote work or streaming.
About Our Well Water: Our home is serviced by a deep well. The water is perfectly safe and extensively filtered. We also provide a Brita pitcher and bottled water for your convenience.
Please Note: The separate guesthouse on the property may be occupied by other guests. They have their own private entrance and space, and we ask that all guests be mindful and respectful of one another.
Walk from your backdoor into a national monument! This spacious 2BR/2BA home offers direct gate access to nearly 500,000 acres of Canyons of the Ancients. Perfect for families, it features an open-concept living area, a gourmet kitchen, fast Starlink Wi-Fi, and our signature Effortless Checkout. Your ultimate adventure basecamp awaits!
The space
Welcome to your private adventure basecamp! The most unique feature of our home is what lies just beyond the back gate: direct, walkable access to the nearly half-million-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Leave the car behind and step directly into a world of unparalleled hiking and history.
The spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is designed for comfort and relaxation. The heart of the home is the open-concept living and kitchen area, featuring a large sectional sofa, a cozy gas stove, and a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen. A wall of windows floods the space with light and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Guest access
You will have the entire main house to yourself, including the large screened-in porch and the main yard area. You are also welcome to use the private gate at the back of the property to access the adjacent BLM land for hiking. Please note that the separate guesthouse is not included in this rental and may be occupied by other guests, who will share access to the driveway and BLM gate.
Other things to note
Effortless Checkout: Your vacation should be relaxing until the very end. When you check out, just pack your personal belongings and go. No chores required—we handle the beds, laundry, dishes, and trash.
Work & Stream with Ease: The home is equipped with high-speed Starlink internet, perfect for remote work or streaming.
About Our Well Water: Our home is serviced by a deep well. The water is perfectly safe and extensively filtered. We also provide a Brita pitcher and bottled water for your convenience.
Please Note: The separate guesthouse on the property may be occupied by other guests. They have their own private entrance and space, and we ask that all guests be mindful and respectful of one another.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Just make sure you’ve gathered your belongings, enjoy that last cup of coffee on the porch, and we’ll handle the rest. Your vacation is meant to be relaxing right up to the very end.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Cortez
Located in Cortez, this holiday home is in the mountains. Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cortez Cultural Center and Yucca House National Monument. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
Cortez, CO
What's nearby
- Sutcliffe Vineyards - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
- Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - 9 min drive - 1.2 km
- Cortez Cultural Center - 31 min drive - 30.7 km
- Ute Mountain Casino - 36 min drive - 41.4 km
- Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 46 min drive - 50.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sutcliffe Vineyards - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by David Riggins
Hello! We're a family of firefighters from North Carolina who fell in love with the high desert's privacy and beauty. We created Sand Canyon Oasis as our personal getaway and are excited to share it. What truly captured us was the land—the beautiful home, seclusion, and especially the direct BLM access via a private gate into the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Our goal is a relaxing stay for you, which is why we proudly offer our 'Effortless Checkout'. We're just a message away!
Why they chose this property
We chose this specific location for its unparalleled combination of seclusion and adventure. The neighborhood offers a profound sense of privacy and tranquility, allowing you to truly disconnect. What we enjoy most is the incredible dark sky—at night, the stargazing is absolutely breathtaking. It's a place where you can feel away from it all, yet be on the doorstep of ancient history and vast wilderness.
What makes this property unique
The single most unique feature is our private 'backdoor' to adventure. We have a private gate that opens directly into the 500,000-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. There's no need to drive; you can literally walk out the door and start exploring one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. This direct access, combined with the property's peaceful seclusion and stunning dark skies, offers a truly rare and unforgettable high-desert experience.
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