Magical Riverside Retreat on 450 Private Acres

Enjoy 450 acres of stunning private land, only 2 miles from town. MASK Ranch sits on ¾ of a mile of San Juan River frontage (both sides of the river) with world-class fishing. There are four ponds and vast expanses of Ponderosa forest with ridge-line views of the San Juan Mountains. MASK is located just 2 miles from the center of Pagosa Springs. Access to the hot springs, restaurants, shopping, and Wolf Creek Ski Area are easy and convenient, but while you’re on the property, it’s nothing but wilderness.

The River Cabin sits just 50 yards from the river, surrounded by cottonwood trees. The 600 square-foot cabin is cozy and peaceful, with huge picture windows that look out on the river and the mountains. It’s the perfect place to unwind and unplug, and it is a truly magical place in any season. Take a walk around the ponds or hike up into the woods. Do some fishing (license required to fish the river). In spring or summer you can take a paddle on the ponds, or float the river from one end of the property to the other (kayaks and tubes available for guest use). In the winter you can snowshoe or cross-country ski on the property. Read a book in the hammock, play a board game by the fire, write your memoir. Watch elk out the window. There is wifi in the cabin, but who says you need to use it?

The larger bedroom has a queen bed. The smaller bedroom has a full bed and a private entrance. There is a full bathroom, a washer and dryer, and the full kitchen is stocked with anything you might need to prepare meals. There is also a propane grill. Heat is propane, but there is also a wood stove if you prefer in winter (wood and instructions provided). There is not a television, but there is a great collection of books, games, and puzzles.

There is one other vacation rental home on the property (see our other listing for the Main House), and we also live on-site, so you will likely see other people during your stay. (If you’re here during rafting season, you’ll see folks floating by all day!) But the other houses are nearly a mile up the road, so you won’t see anyone unless they’re down at the river. We’ve established a few different river access spots with picnic tables, so there is plenty of private space for everyone.

Guests are permitted to have one dog in the River Cabin, upon request, with a $25 pet fee. Additional dogs may be possible, but please inquire ahead of time. We have two dogs and the guests in the Main House may have dogs, so it is imperative that you have a leash with you at all times, and that you have the ability to recall and leash your dog when needed.

PLEASE NOTE that the 2-mile ranch road running through the property is unpaved, and you can expect to need 4WD from November through March.

We are very responsive, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! We have had weddings, reunions, and other mid-size gatherings on the property in the past. Please inquire.

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