The Jolly Rancher Vacation Cabins and Guest House Rentals in Cortez, Southwest Colorado

15 Acres of Elbow Room

Ellen Ragsdale would like to share with you her farm and quiet country setting located in Cortez, Colorado.

The Jolly Rancher sits on a hilltop of 15 acres of farm land only 3 miles north of downtown Cortez in southwest Colorado.

our fully self-contained cabins will sleep up to eight people

our fully self-contained cabins will sleep up to eight people

The Jolly Rancher has plenty of elbow room with warmth and coziness. Enjoy our NON-smoking cabins and wake up to sunshine and a gorgeous Southwest Colorado view.

You will love our new cabins (shown at left). They are totally self-contained and are perfect for large groups. Each cabin can sleep up to 8 people.

Guests may enjoy the reading/TV area. Our outdoor Hot Tub has full views of the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain.

Guest House & Cabins: 4 (With Lofts)	Guest House has a kitchen, bath, living room, upstairs large bedroom; King bed, Single bed, Trundle bed which makes into 2 Singles. Can sleep 2 downstairs. Cabins each have a kitchen, bath, living room, downstairs bedroom, large carpeted loft. Can sleep up to 8 people. Nice for more private and longer stays. By the Night, Weekly or Monthly: $185.00 per night for four people. It's an additional $20.00 per person for adults and an additional $15 per person for children.[Small pets ok in carrier cages.] Barbecue facilities are available.
*Reservation/Cancellation Policy*
For 2 nights or less, payment is required in full at time of reservation. For 3 or more nights, a deposit of half the total amount is due when reservation is made. The remainder plus sales & lodging tax is due 3 weeks prior to stay. We will re-schedule your stay if you cannot make your scheduled time. Guests are responsible for payment of accommodations regardless of actual arrival or departure dates.

Horse Lodging	A new Pro-Panel Pole Barn with exercise, wash rack, and panel turnouts. We feed or you feed. Will supply information for bringing horses into Colorado. Must have a negative Coggins test and Health Certificate from a vet, 3-way vaccination: E & W tetanus, flu rhino and distemper. With Hay $15 per night. Without Hay $12.00 per night
Dog or Cat Lodging	Cortez offers two nice kennels for pets (we'll make arrangements for you.) KNT Animal Boarding phone: 970-564-8020 Dogs: $8.00 for small, $9.00 for medium, $10.00 for large. Cats: $6.00 per day. Must have yearly vaccination of rabies and distemper.

Upon arriving at The Jolly Rancher you may opt for a nice relaxing time on the front porch with coffee, tea (hot or cold), or sodas. Gaze upon the La Plata Mountains and the Mesa Verde mesa and take in the sunsets which are second to none. Barbecue your own meal or make your way to downtown Cortez which offers many different restaurants offering a variety of food.
While exploring our town you'll find City Park with its swimming pools, tennis courts, walking paths and picnic areas. Sunday afternoons the park hosts a 2 hour music concert featuring our talented local musicians. The Cortez Cultural Center has free Native American Dances in full costume every evening as well as local cultural and art exhibits.

Exploring Mesa Verde Country and Utah

Plan to stay a few days! We'll even help you plan your daytrips when you call us toll-free at 1-888-564-9101.

Mesa Verde National Park is rated the nation's #1 attraction by Conde Nast Traveler

Mesa Verde Country includes

Mesa Verde National Park
Anasazi Heritage Center Museum
Hovenweep National Monument
Crow Canyon Archaelogical Center
Cortez Cultural Center
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Four Corners Monument

Utah - 120 miles from Cortez (2 hour drive)

Arches National Park
Monument Valley
Canyonlands by night - a must see, dinner served

Outdoor Fun in Southwest Colorado
Summer Biking - Motorcycling Hiking - mountains, canyons, high desert, Mesa Verde National Park Fishing, Boating, Waterskiing on Lake McPhee (second largest lake in Colorado) Rafting on the Dolores River Jeeping - on the roads, or over the mountains Golf - a beautiful 18 hole golf course with views of the mountains Horseback Riding - overnight, half-day, or 2 hour rides available Nature Preserves - Mesa Verde and many more!	Fresh air and views are abundant at The Jolly Rancher
Fall San Juan Skyway - called America's "Most Beautiful Drive". The fall colors are AWESOME! Takes about six hours to complete the circle, returning to The Jolly Rancher. Elk and Mule Deer Hunting - some of the biggest and best trophy animals. Our cabins are just right for hunters.

	Lots of Unique Western Fun, Too! Horseback Rides and Horse Pack Trips - local Stagecoach and Wagon Rides - 20 minutes away Western Stage Show with Chuckwagon Style Dinners - at the Bar-D Chuckwagon in Durango, 1 hour away Ute Mountain Casino - 15 minutes away Shopping for American Indian Arts and Jewelry is at its finest in Cortez - Good Prices!
For more information about the Cortez area, write the Cortez Visitors Information Bureau at P.O. Box HH, Cortez, CO 81321 or call 1-800-253-1616 (USA and Canada)