You have a friend with a home in Colorado

03/21/2026

That Colorado golden hour just hits differently when there’s fresh snow on the ground. 🏔️❄️✨ We caught this peaceful evening glow on the camera recently, and it perfectly captures the magic of this landscape.
We absolutely love sharing this special place, and hearing about our guests' experiences means the world to us. We recently received this glowing review that we just had to share:
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"Beautiful setting - great star gazing - Sleeping Ute mountain across the street and canyons in the backyard. Can hike Canyons of the Ancients right out of the backyard without having to drive anywhere. Short drive to Hovenweep, Mesa Verde, and other access points to Canyons of the Ancients. Spacious and open layout - three-season porch for yoga and relaxing is very nice. If you like the outdoors, this is your place. Would definitely stay here again. Really enjoyed our stay will be there again in the fall or spring!"
Whether you want to hike right out the back door, explore the nearby ancient canyons, or just do some yoga on the porch before a night of stargazing, we've got a spot waiting for you.
Nature is calling! Come see us this spring or fall. 🌲☀️
(Link to book in the comments!)

02/23/2026

The winter sunsets over the snow-covered mountains are absolutely stunning right now here at Sand Canyon Oasis. It's the perfect peaceful evening to cozy up inside after a cold day of exploring! ❄️🏔️🌅

11/06/2025

We just hit our 10th ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review across Airbnb,VRBO and Booking com!

“Hike right out the back gate.” “Spotless & beautiful.” “Unparalleled access—desert magic.”
Book your stay:

Search Google for:Sand Canyon Oasis
Full Property: https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-two-homes
Main House: https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-main-house
Guest House: https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-guest-house
Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com/4700874
Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/Share-vn51ctQ

Stargazing, trail access from the gate, and winery sips across the road—come slow down under big skies.

10/29/2025

Just across the road from our gate— pours wine grown right here beneath Sleeping Ute Mountain.
Guests can stroll from the porch to the vines for tastings and sunset views, then walk home under dark skies.
Book your stay — link in bio.

10/10/2025

Sleeping Ute Mountain making its own weather. ☁️ Out here even rain feels rare and sacred—the desert comes alive, the air smells of sage, and the mountain gathers clouds right over our porch.

Follow our adventures on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandcanyonoasis



Visit Colorado

10/10/2025

A quiet tour of pottery sherds and stone fragments resting where they’ve been for centuries. Across Pueblo homelands, pieces like these teach migration, water, and time—but it isn’t ours to define. We honor them by looking, not touching, and not sharing exact spots. From our private gate on Road G you step straight onto public-land trails; start at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum for maps and guidance. Tread lightly, then sleep under dark skies at Sand Canyon Oasis. Book on Airbnb—link in bio

10/06/2025

✨ A perfect 10/10! ✨
Our very first Booking.com guest rated Sand Canyon Oasis a perfect ten — and we couldn’t be more proud. From our private gate into Canyons of the Ancients to the effortless check-in and checkout, we built this place to make travel feel easy, quiet, and full of wonder.

Thank you to every guest who’s helped us start strong on every platform — Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and now direct bookings through our own site.

Your basecamp for adventure is waiting.
👉 Book directly here: https://canyonoasis.hospitable.rentals/

Explore us everywhere:
🏡 Main House – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1463920099000678223
🌵 Guest House – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1465352336742051312
🌄 Full Property – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1465366609974616306
🌐 Vrbo – https://www.vrbo.com/4700874
⭐ Booking.com – https://www.booking.com/Share-vn51ctQ
🔎 Google Travel – https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/mhrJiEgK5wWmemkR8

09/28/2025

🌌 Ever seen the Milky Way so bright it casts shadows?

At Sand Canyon Oasis, you don’t just escape the city lights—you step straight into one of the darkest regions left in America. Our private gate opens directly into Canyons of the Ancients, a certified International Dark Sky Park. Nearby Hovenweep National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park share the same designation, creating an unmatched trifecta for stargazing.

By day: explore cliff dwellings, sandstone canyons, and 500,000 acres of high-desert wilderness.
By night: recline on the porch and watch the Milky Way blaze across the sky in breathtaking clarity.

Book your stay in Cortez:
Main House – https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-main-house
Guest House – https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-guest-house
Full Property – https://airbnb.com/h/sand-canyon-oasis-two-homes

Two Homes • Gate to Canyons of the Ancients

09/25/2025

✨ We’re so grateful to our very first guests for sharing their experiences at Sand Canyon Oasis! ✨

From B (Vrbo):
“We absolutely loved our stay here! The house is big, beautiful, super clean, and has so many nice little extras—yoga mats, books, hiking, and tons of natural light. It honestly has everything you’d ever need in a home (and then some!). Such a comfortable and welcoming place, we’d definitely stay again. It is a bit of trip from town, but that is part of its charm as you can view the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument from the backyard!”

From J (Airbnb):
“I can't say enough good things about Bruce and Liz's place. The property has plenty of room for kids to experience the outdoors, the home itself was beautifully decorated and clean. I really appreciated all of the thoughtful touches and amenities. The listing pictures don't do the home justice! I will definitely be staying again.”

Hearing this kind of feedback means the world to us. We created Sand Canyon Oasis as a true basecamp—where comfort, adventure, and effortless relaxation meet. With direct private-gate access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, stargazing skies, and wide-open space for families to unwind, we can’t wait to welcome more travelers.

📍 Cortez, Colorado
🌌 A 500,000-acre backyard right out your door

Book your stay:
Airbnb (Full Property): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1465366609974616306
Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com/4700874
Google Vacation Rentals: https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/mhrJiEgK5wWmemkR8