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Beautiful Mountain Get Away! CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Montrose, CO
  • Place, San Miguel River Canyon
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Norwood Community Garden
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, San Miguel County Fairgrounds
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
    ‪111 min drive‬

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About the area

Norwood

With a stay at this cabin in Norwood, you'll be in the mountains, and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from San Miguel River Canyon and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Norwood Community Garden. .This cabin is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from San Miguel County Fairgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • San Miguel River Canyon - 37 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Norwood Community Garden - 44 min drive - 30.9 km
  • San Miguel County Fairgrounds - 44 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Mountain Get Away! CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

Enjoy this scenic get away. Off the beaten path! Cozy and unusual. Worth the trip into the beautiful national forest of the Uncompahgre Plateau, 37 miles west of Montrose on a gravel county road. For those seeking an unusual but enjoyable vacation destination.

Nestled quietly in the beautiful mountains of Western Colorado at 8000 Feet, on the south slope of the Uncompahgre Plateau. Surrounded by pine forests and aspen groves. A cozy, quiet get away, for anyone interested in a peaceful setting.

If your looking for a great place to stay, away from the crowds of the city. If you like being outdoors, camping with facilities, beautiful mountain scenery and clean mountain air, hiking, walking, camp fires and starry nights as well as other amenities, then this is the place for you. Remember to bring your own bedding and sleeping bags, it is still camping.

It is hard to describe it in words, so please take a chance and come and stay with us. You won't be disappointed.


Unique historic one room school used as a bunkhouse with sitting area. Placed here in 1935, it had been used almost full time until its last students graduated and moved on to high school in 1979.

Joined by a short path, is the teacherege. This building contains a modern, rustic bathroom with roomy shower, a small kitchenette with a large farmhouse style table for eating, playing board and card games or just enjoying your morning coffee. Kitchen is equipped for simple cooking: Microwave, 1 tiny refrigerator (coolers recommended with ice), coffee pot and dishes for up to six. Electric crock pot and assorted pot and pans. An outdoor grill and fire pit.

A great place for artists and families. Find creativity as an artists' retreat or anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful place for small group gatherings including weddings or workshops. Perfect for hunters looking for a place to stay while hunting in the permit only, Area 61 or adjoining nearby Area 62. Nature lovers will especially enjoy this place as well. Fishing is just a short distance to the San Miguel River and Miramonte Reservoir near Norwood.

Hiking all around on designated areas, ATV or motorcycle riding, horseback riding, if you bring your own horse and ATV/motorcycle, of course. These are not provided. Picnic area. Bring your bicycle. The roads are easy and walking is great too.
Did I forget to mention the Stars? Enjoy cool, sweet, summer nights and gazing at the stars from on top of the world! Watch the Moon come up!

You can get cell service, but NO TV! (Sorry). There are cots available, but please bring your own sleeping bags, bedding, towels and other amenities. Bedding services may be furnished for an additional charge but you will need to call for availability. This isn't a motel or lodge. You can even pitch a tent in the yard if you desire. Always prepare for cool nights and occasionally rainy days. Bring the kids; the play ground equipment is still there from the school days. It is all sturdy, but old so use at your own risk

If you are interested in day trips, you are only 40 minutes from Telluride, and an hour from Ouray. Norwood is our nearest town, just about 30 min. away. The county road is graveled, so no need for 4-wheel drive. Coming up for the first time, I would recommend the route off of HWY 145 at mile marker 96 onto Sanborn Park Road. About 10 miles. We can provide you with directions and maps. Please call if you need more specific information. Whichever way you come, from Montrose via the Davewood/SanbornPark roads, also called Forest Service 530 road or alternate route from Hwy 145 to Sanborn Park road, the views are stunning and the destination into our pristine area well worth the trip. The drive provides spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains.

We are providing this opportunity for people who love the outdoors! Hope you will come and see what we have to offer. Get out of the city! It is cooler here too.
Enjoy the area's solitude. You will love it! For those looking for the extraordinary!

Call owner if interested in adding a camper to the sight for an addition fee..
Limit 6-7 adults
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Beautiful Mountain Get Away! CLOSED FOR THE WINTER Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin(s) are great for a secluded getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin in the country
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Advertised location was more than an hour away from actual location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy mountain trip

We enjoyed our stay very much. The description and photos let you know what you are in for, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Being so far removed from civilization is just what we needed. Both adults and kids were thrilled, as was our dog, who needed an off leash vacation as much as we did. Wildlife is abundant! Our first night we saw a bear on the road, and the wildlife sightings just kept happening. We saw elk, marmots, turkey, deer, and tons of birds. One night returning to the school, we even had a mountain lion jump out in front of us and we got a full broadside view! The night sky in the yard was beautiful. Our host was very sweet and accommodating, and she even left homemade cookies on the table for us when we arrived. For those who are adverse to the pretty long gravel road from Montrose, the road to Norwood is much shorter, with Telluride, Ridgeway, and Ouray just down the way. Just be prepared for a mini million dollar highway to get up and down. We were old hands at driving it by the end of our trip though, and it was a non issue. All in all, a very enjoyable trip. We would return here in a minute.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelique B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor in remote area

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

This is a great spot! Ella (owner) is a class act. She is so engaging and is a wonderful story teller! Read Ella's description. It is glamping in a secluded spot yet still convenient for day trips to Telluride, Ouray, Silverton and tons of prime hiking and off roading close by. Save your money and stay here. You will never hear silence or see the stars like this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Peaceful and quiet. Everything just like the description.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Was just what we were looking for
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Punam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelique E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property with accommodating host

Ella was great to work with. Nice stay in a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

As described. Perfect to get away. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara H., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulynn K., CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda a.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Excellent

Kenneth V., COLORADO SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Quiet

A great spot. Very private. If you want peace and quiet thus is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021