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Beautiful Mountain Get Away!
Montrose, CO

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Evaluación: 10 - Excelente. 31 de 33 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 8 - Bueno. 1 de 33 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 6 - Aceptable. 1 de 33 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 4 - Mediocre. 0 de 33 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 2 - Terrible. 0 de 33 opiniones" "

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10/10 Excelente

Mary M.

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Peaceful
Peaceful and quiet. Everything just like the description.
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2023

6/10 Aceptable

Chandra K., Kaysville, Utah

Bring toilet paper!
Cons: my daughters and I arrived late in the evening after driving the hour away from civilization to discover there was NO toilet paper. Every VRBO I’ve ever stayed at has provided at least half a roll. We were forced to use coffee filters until visiting telluride the following day. A mouse lives under the couch in the kitchenette/bathroom cabin. Although understandable, wilderness and all, it made for an unpleasant, persistent smell. All the screens in the schoolhouse (sleeping cabin) are torn. I wised to allow some fresh mountain air into the school house, but again, wilderness (bugs); my girls requested vehemently I not do this. The listing says 4 wheel drive is not required. After driving for a bit in 2WD I switched to 4WD. Particularly for the drive to Telluride, which is switchback after switchback on a gravel dirt road with mountain on one side and shear death on the other; I was VERY happy to have 4WD! No wifi: in the theory, nice when you want to get away, but in practice, a person who doesn’t naturally have a good sense of direction needs GPS. The beds: the two twins in the school house were fairly comfortable; everything else is just springs. Even the fold out couch in the other cabin, where the mouse lives, is only springs surrounded by some fabric. Pros: it is serene and peaceful in a remote, unique location. THE NIGHT SKY!! We saw deer grazing in the yard. It was a great place to connect with my children without electronics. The kitchen is nicely stocked.
Se hospedó 3 noches en agosto de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 8 ago. 2023
I am very sorry you didn’t find my cabin and school to your liking . I had someone looking after it while you were ther because I was having surgery. We always keep a few amenities like toilet paper and garbage bags, while allowing you to bring more personal items. Sorry you were neglected in that respect. The screen door. That was ruined just before you came by the dogs of the guest. I will be changing the way I book guests with pets. I apologize there wasn’t enough time to fix it. The mouse. It is the mountains, and people do love to leave the doors open, allowing critters to sneak in. Chipmunks as well as other things. The beds are advertised as cots, and it is a camping venue for those who like to rough it a bit. Sorry you found it uncomfortable. I have no control over the condition of the county road, and again most people expect it when going into the mountains. My sight explains everything you can expect , if you will read it carefully. So sorry about the toilet paper! That was inconsiderate of me. Ella

10/10 Excelente

Tricia F.

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Foster Family Colorado vacation 2023 (7/23-7/28)
This was our 3rd time staying at the cabin and one room Sanborn School house. We stayed 5 nights/4days. It’s always a pleasure. Wonderful sights and sounds of Colorado. Far enough away from civilization but yet a short drive down the mountain to many surrounding towns with breathtaking views. Both dwellings were clean and was perfect for the 6 of us (4 adults and 2 kids (17 and 14). The 2 small refrigerators worked great to keep our food cold and we use a cooler for drinks that didn’t fit in the fridge. We made many meals on the small cooktop stove. Shower and bathroom worked great. The kids played games out side. We came to stay for a couple reasons. 1. We absolutely love this place and 2. Four of us were training for the Pikes Peak Ultra on 7/29/23. So we use the altitude and miles of roads to do our running/training. Then did sightseeing at Telluride, Ouray, Ridgeway and Norwood. The sunrises and sunsets are absolutely beautiful. As well as the Mountain Views. We highly recommend this place and will be back again and again.
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Rob B.

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A true mountain getaway
What an amazing week our family of six (husband, wife, kids 12, 10, 8, 5) just had at Ella's property. It is truly a getaway, secluded, beautiful. Your kids will get a chance to explore, wander, build a fire, play. Move slower and reconnect. Look at the stars. Read about the history of the schoolhouse. Meet Ella, the artistic, kind host. Wake up every chilly morning to a view of snow-capped peaks and wind in the ponderosas and aspens. We will be back.
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2023

8/10 Bueno

Nate S.

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Peaceful Mountain Retreat Off the Beaten Path
Charming. The place and its host, Ella. We loved staying at this converted schoolhouse as a family. Main qualm is the lack of accuracy of the posting. This Vrbo posting does not match up with its position on the map. Its actually miles and miles outside of Montrose down a very long dirt road. It feels very peaceful but only for those vehicles that can take such an extended dirt road excursion. If you want to experience the wild of Colorado... this is a good fit.
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Gerald R.

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Great place
Was just what we were looking for
Se hospedó 5 noches en noviembre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Greg O.

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Elk hunt
Rough conditions (heavy snow) this year for elk hunting. Very glad to have a warm cottage and shower at end of a long day.
Se hospedó 9 noches en octubre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Tony P.

Overall, great stay!
We had a great time! The school house was cozy and the night skies were amazing! There were some spiderwebs inside but what would you expect for an almost 100 year old school house.
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 12 oct. 2022
Thanks for staying at our school. Glad you liked it. Sorry about the spiders there have been more of them then ususal this riny year and mice too. we ry to keep up with it but sometime things slip in without our knowing. That's ountry living for you. Thanks again Ella

10/10 Excelente

Punam O.

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Remote beautiful haven!
We had a wonderful and relaxing four days at this unique location. Ella is a fabulous host and a great artist. Ella, thanks for sharing the history of the area with us and sharing your art.
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Angelique E.

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Nice property with accommodating host
Ella was great to work with. Nice stay in a beautiful area.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Tim A.

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Fourth of July Vacation
This has been one of the best vacations we have had. The experiences we created as a family were priceless. We are so blessed to learn the history and take in all the beauty of your property. Such a much needed peaceful vacation. Thank you for your kindness. We highly recommend this spot for any type of vacations, reunions etc.
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 6 jul. 2022
Thanks Tim for your nice review and especially for your kind consideration to helping me out and leaving the property so nice and clean. Hopefully you and your family will come to stay again.

10/10 Excelente

Chris F.

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Perfect
As described. Perfect to get away. I will be back.
Se hospedó 3 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Lara H., Denver, CO

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Get away from it all
Ella has generously shared a magical experience. Her family property is absolutely charming. We loved the quiet, the playground and the proximity to hiking in Ouray and Telluride. We took a break from technology and enjoyed reconnecting with each other and the out of doors! Thank you, Ella!
Se hospedó 3 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Paulynn K., CHICAGO

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Dark Sky Remote Gem
One of the most remote locations I’ve ever stayed in the lower 48 states. The dark sky was phenomenal. Ella is a wonderful woman and the most gracious host. I loved speaking with her and viewing her art. The property couldn’t be more charming. Highly recommend!!
Se hospedó 3 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Ray B.

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Wow...what a unique place!!!
Stayed at the Sanborn school and cabin for one week and words can’t describe what it’s like to get up in the mountains and see beauty, breathe clean air and hear only nature sounds that you normally wouldn’t hear anyway else! Also, the host Ella is one of a kind!!! Meeting her was the best part of the trip and someone you would want to stay in touch with and like I said words can’t describe this place...both are a very rare find!!! Can’t wait to go back for longer than a week stay! Thanks again, Ray.
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 13 ago. 2021
Thanks! We enjoyed your visit,

10/10 Excelente

Amanda a.

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Absolutely perfect!
This was such a wonderful place to stay. My teenagers and I had a blast. It was such a great experience staying in an old historic school house. Thank you Ella!
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Kendal M.

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Alternate Reality
This place was like a picture from a storybook, the wildflowers were everywhere, the nature was abundant. The sky was clear and the stars are plenty. Everywhere you turn there was something amazing to look at. It's next to a little dirt road but there was rarely anyone driving by, I couldn't think of a better place to get away to. I'd love to go back there again as soon as possible.

10/10 Excelente

Kenneth V., COLORADO SPRINGS

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Peaceful and Quiet
A great spot. Very private. If you want peace and quiet thus is your place.
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2021

10/10 Excelente

natalie h.

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Great stay
We had a great stay on this property. There were 5 of us who hunted this year and this stay was perfect for the location of our hunt. Thanks again Ella for a good stay, we’ll be back!
Se hospedó 9 noches en octubre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

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Se hospedó 5 noches en septiembre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Heather H.

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Wonderful!
We loved the peace and quiet. Ella was wonderful and so much fun.
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2020

10/10 Excelente

d m.

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The School House - Great time!
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle - this is a perfect place to do it. The school house and cabin sit on a large mesa a 45 minute drive from Montrose, while the small town of Norwood lies about 35 mins away on the other side of the valley. So the only people you’re likely to encounter nearby are local farmers/ranchers and Ella herself! We were amazed when we arrived at how quiet it was. The sound of the wind in the trees, birds and occasionally coyotes barking at night are as noisy as it gets. The cabin contains a bathroom with shower that provides plenty of hot water and a dining space/kitchenette with two mini fridges, a two-ring stove top and a microwave, toaster, coffee machine. There is a charcoal grill outside with briquettes provided, so this is a couple steps above camping. Kids have plenty of space to run around and explore, there are a couple of nearby ponds (although no fish in them on our visit) that are a short walk or bike ride away. We hooked our hammock between two ponderosas and happily spent hours chilling and reading. We stayed for five nights and worked in one trip to Norwood (good supermarket, couple of dining options, tourist info - get maps here, gas station, slightly scary drive) and a couple trips to Montrose (Museum of the Mountain West- amazing, plenty of antique and gift stores, dining) and that kept us busy enough between all the relaxing.! The 1922 schoolhouse itself has a wonderful history, and the interior is larger than it looks in the photos. It’s a fun place to wake up in! Ella is a kind and gracious host, she’ll make plenty of suggestions for places to go and things to do. Try to obtain a map if you’re the kind of person who likes to be oriented as your phone/GPS coverage will be patchy! There are a number of trails off of Dave Wood road in the forest. Try the one called Dave Wood Interpretive trail for a simple family-oriented outing as a starter. Great time, great place. Thanks Ella! David, Karen and Max
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Robert B.

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Was canceled by owner
Dates were available online, but we were notified the place was not available after the fact.
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Jeremy W.

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Fun stay at the Schoolhouse!
First - Ella, the property owner - is wonderful. It would have been fine with us if she just joined us on vacation! The property is about an hour's drive from Montrose, and you need to check in with Ella to get precise directions - or you'll get lost like we did! If you come in from the Ridgway area, it is also about an hour's drive, but that drive in particular is beautiful. From Montrose - you'll have about a 45 minute drive on a gravel road, and from Ridgway it's about a 20 minute drive on gravel - some of this drive is on a mountain side with switchbacks and one lane road - so drive slowly and enjoy the views! The location is very remote - so lots of peace and quiet, and what seems like a million stars at night, along with a just a short walk to a nice mountain view. The school house is like a trip back in time, and you should definitely have Ella tell you all of the history that goes with it. The 2nd cabin is like the tiny homes that are all the rage now. It has a nice living area and dinner table, with a cozy kitchen, couch with a pull out bed, along with bathroom and shower. There is also a bunkhouse with bunkbeds. All in all - you could most likely sleep 6-7 people comfortably, and if you wanted more - there's plenty of room for a tent or two. We loved sitting under the stars each night, eating dinner, having a campfire and just enjoying the cool weather and views. Ouray is about a 1.5 hour drive away, Ridgway about an hour, and Telluride is about an hour and ten minutes - so you're relatively close to shopping, eating and exploration. Our stay was fun, and we loved meeting Ella!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 23 feb. 2021
Thanks so much for this nice review. Ella

10/10 Excelente

Ryan E.

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Wonderful Retreat away from the hustle and bustle
I, my wife, and all four kids thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Ella's place. Ella was very responsive and provided all of the information we needed to prepare for our stay and then to arrive at the property. She was always available and advised us on best routes to/from the property. We enjoyed beautiful scenery and peaceful mornings and evenings.
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 23 feb. 2021
Thank You. Hope you will join us again sometime. Ella

10/10 Excelente

Kim D.

Peace
So relaxed and memorable.
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Kimberly W.

Perfect!
We had an amazing stay! Perfect location for our fishing adventures! Beautiful surroundings. Right balance of rustic charm and basic comforts. Our host was so welcoming and helpful! So much charm. Loads of history and wilderness beauty to explore. We are looking forward to many more memories made at the little school house property!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 mar. 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us, and for your nice review. So happy you had a good time. Looking forward to your return visit soon. Ella

10/10 Excelente

PAVEL O.

Great place to relax !
If you looking for quiet place, rent this one. So relaxing ! Just sit back, listen to the wind plays with the trees or go and explore the nature around you. Come back, start the campfire, watch the incredible night sky while you can hear coyotes howling. The historic Sandborn shool and the cabin next to it has everything that we needed. Mrs. Ella is a great host, don't forget to ask her about her tractor collection ! We hope to come back again.
Se hospedó 8 noches en julio de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Lisa A.

We had a great experience.
Mrs. Marolf was a kind and gracious hostess. The facilities were exactly as described. It was clean and well maintained. The view was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend a stay in this lovely get away.
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 mar. 2020
Thank you all so much for your visit! Sharing our beautiful area and historic school. We so enjoyed your lovely family. Looking forward to having you come again. Ella

10/10 Excelente

Beverly B.

Unique property in the mountains with history of an old one room school house
For a hunter traveling light this is a great place to stay. Great views. Great hiking. Excellent place for weekend get away. The hostess is awesome and makes sure your stay is pleasant.
Se hospedó 4 noches en octubre de 2017
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 mar. 2020
Thanks ! So glad to have had the pleasure of your stay.. Thanks for leaving it spotless.Ella

10/10 Excelente

Dillon W.

The best vacation me and the entire family has ever had!
Me, my wife ,son, and 4 dogs were coming from corpus christi during huricane harvey so we decided to find a nice quiet vacation spot to ride out all of the chaos and well it was more peaceful then expected when we got there the owner of the property is very friendly and very tentive to her guest. It is a great place to get out and about in nature with beautiful views of the mountains all around. The drive up the mountain is a bit scary the raods are a bit narrow with no guardrails(wonderful for you thrill seekers) but it is definitely worth driving up to get to the top! The best 3 days of our lives were here. I will definitely be going again with my family as soon as i can!
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2017

10/10 Excelente

Tricia H.

One of a kind get away!!
We absolutely loved staying at this property. You feel a little bit like you have stepped back in time! The white structure pictured was a one room school house dating back to the early 1900's, and it didn't close until late in the 1970's. The history behind this property is fascinating. You are in a pristine wilderness, but you are also close to lots a great places to go for day trips. Some days we just enjoyed being there, and others we went into Telluride and Montrose which are only about 45 minutes away. Our five kids (ages 10 - 19) loved sleeping on the comfortable cots in the school house. They danced on the wood floor at night, and enjoyed breakfast over an open fire. (The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals, excluding an oven, if you aren't up for cooking over a fire!) The kids took the boat out on the pond, and enjoyed exploring to the area. It was worth the trip just to see the stars and a lightning show that the lit up the entire canyon. The host, who has lived up on this plateau for about 60 years, is incredibly gracious and hospitable. We highly recommend this property. It is a great place for a family to enjoy being together. It would also be a great place to come as a bigger group to do a modified campout; the feel of camping out but with a nice shower and kitchen and an indoor sleeping option for those who prefer that. An awesome week for us at an awesome place!!
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2017
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 mar. 2020
It was such a pleasure having the lovely Hurley family as our first guests through Home Away! We were excited to have them come and share in our newly organized vacation destination and the appreciation they showed for our historical school and other facilities. I hope more of you reading this review will want to come and expierience what the Hurleys have. Thanks for coming , you were so great! Ella