What a great house! We came here for a work event and needed a place for lodging in Dunton. We arrived and instantly felt at home. It's not a feeling I can easily convey or repeat as I travel many places for work. Everything felt perfect from the location, to the picture perfect scenery. I can't thank you enough for sharing your place. I wish I worked less and spent more time at the cabin! PS - downstairs master bedroom bed is beyond comfortable. If you book this, claim that bed first :)

This place is simply amazing. If you need a quiet getaway or to do some writing or to host a small dinner with friends, this is the place you want to do it.

The place was amazing. Highly advised if skiing or visiting telluride

We were a group of six visiting Rico for a week of ski/snowboarding at Telluride. The Red House in Rico is an easy 30 minute drive to the mountain (if it's snowing, you'll want 4-wheel drive) and another 10 to Telluride village (a charming little town definitely worth a visit). The Red House itself is a special and wonderful little gem. It sits in a valley at the end of a long street and looks out over nothing but trees and snow. Even though there's a house right next door, you'll feel like you have your very own, private slice of wilderness. While the pictures of the house are lovely, they don't do it justice. It's beautifully and very thoughtfully decorated and stocked with anything you could dream up for a wintery vacation (puzzles, movies, copious cozy nooks, and even a wood-burning stove). Over the course of the week, we watched two movies, assembled a puzzle, and built a 7-foot tall snowman! We also did all our own cooking in the evenings and found the kitchen perfectly equipped with everything we needed to prepare our meals. Helen was responsive, flexible, and helpful through the entire process. I really can't say enough positive things about our experience here. We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area.

The Red House in Rico is an absolute gem!!! The house itself is full of beautiful personal touches and comforts, and the views outside are extraordinary!! Telluride is a short 30 minutes away on a gorgeous drive. Helen and the caretaker Annie are both so wonderful! I definitely recommend staying here!

Helen was extremely available to answer any questions about her place. She was very hospitable and her house in Rico was beautiful and suited our needs perfectly. Even after we had more family show up, she was still readily available to adjust our reservation. We thought we left a purse at her house, and she was available to check the house with her housekeeper. I would recommend Helen and her place to anyone.

Helen's house is gorgeous, extremely well-appointed and very comfortable. The place was spotless and so nicely-furnished. You can tell that Helen has lots of style and great taste. We stayed there during our visit to Telluride and commuted daily to the resort. It was an easy 30-minute drive each way. We loved evenings at the house, cooking and relaxing. There is not much in the town of Rico, but we did eat at a gourmet restaurant (called the Prospector) that was in walking distance of the house. Good food and very quaint. Get groceries near Telluride town at Clarks. Regarding driving: be sure you have a 4x4 in the winter to access the Rico neighborhood roads and note that the road to and from Telluride can get quite snowy and icy at times (we never had a problem as CDOT keeps the roads in great condition). We would definitely come back and appreciate Helen's hospitality!

Helen's home is beautiful and she is a wonderful hostess. It's perfect if you really want to get away and love the mountains. We were there 4 weeks so we had time for lots of hikes; Cross Mountain Trail and Hope Lake Trail were our favorites! We also visited hot springs in Ouray and were in Telluride 3 times a week for hiking, restaurants, and other outings. We took several horseback rides with Circle K ranch south of Rico and the horses and staff were great. The home was very well equipped and comfortable. We loved sitting around the fire pit at night. The only thing we didn't realize was that mid July through August is monsoon season so there was quite a bit of rain, particularly in the afternoons. We would gladly return to Helen's home in Rico!

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Helen. Her understanding and willing to acodomitade her guests has made my first Airbnb booking an extremely pleasant experience. The house is very comfortable and offers everything you could possibly need. The amazing mountain views are a plus as well!!

Laurie's home is beautiful and peaceful set amid gorgeous mountains and majestic aspens. Her home is a great place to stay to explore the San Juan Mountains and Telluride. Laurie is a wonderful host, and we loved our stay in Rico!!

Laurie was very welcoming and accommodating of my changing schedule. The room/bathroom were very nice and spacious. Two unexpected and appreciated features - a private balcony and huge soaking tub! There's not much in Rico (although I do recommend the coffee shack), so be aware that it's a 30-40 minute drive into Telluride.

Laurie was a lovely host and the space was large and well equipped for a long stay..We wish we could have stayed longer...Thank you, Laurie!

A hidden gem in the Colorado mountains. Expectations were high and they were exceeded. My only regret is spending so much time in Telluride at the film festival and not enough time in Rico. Laurie was gracious and a wonderful host.

We didn't reach Laurie's beautiful home until later in the evening, but we were still met with a warm, kind welcome. Our room was spacious and lovely, bed huge and comfortable, and the bathroom was just beautiful. We woke up to daylight the next morning to a breathtaking view of the mountains out our large window and the smell of Turkish coffee brewing downstairs. Laurie prepared us a spectacular breakfast, even taking care to provide for our gluten-free, dairy free needs, well worth the nominal extra fee. We regretted that we didn't schedule more time to stay in this lovely place, but would re-book in a second. The short drive from Telluride makes this place a great one to get away from it all.

Laurie's home was just as beautiful as the photos on the website, if not more so. (You can see a snow-capped mountain out the window in the morning without even getting out of bed!) And Laurie was a wonderful host, armed with recommendations for places to go and things to eat in Rico and beyond. If you're visiting Telluride and want to stay somewhere slightly off the beaten path, you can't do much better than this.

Laurie's home is in a beautiful wooded setting that offers the peacefulness of the forest, while also being relatively close to Telluride. You'll find lots of opportunities for hiking and other outdoor pursuits, as well as ample opportunities for relaxation. The bed is extremely comfortable, and you'll have mountain views from most angles in the house. Make sure you check out the soaking tub in the bathroom. It's AMAZING. Laurie is very warm and made me feel very welcome in her home. I would definitely stay here again.

This place is amazing! The photos hardly do it justice. The hand crafted detail, tileing, and trim work would make this place feel cozy if it was vacant. The owners personal touch and Moroccan decor transforms this cozy cottage into a bohemian chic chill zone. The upstairs private room is quiet very quiet and the private bathroom is absolutely beautiful! The host was delightful, and she had fresh breakfast, coffee, and tea every morning. This is really convienent because Rico is fairly limited on food. The house is just off of main street downtown Rico. Rico is a quaint little town only 22 miles from telluride mountain village. The commute over lizardhead pass was magnificent and only took about 25 minutes. (though the breathtaking views made me feel like I was in a swiss alps snow globe and I wish it was longer) the restaurant in town has a 5 star chef! Though he is a bit moody when you ask for suggestions, he has every right to be because is food is out of this world! We will be considering moving to Rico because of our visit here! Loved it!

Mark is very generous with his comfy home. You need a car with high clearance though because the trail to his house is very bumpy. We only had a sedan rental car and he offered us his secondary Tahoe to shuttle up and down the road.

Place great, location great, Host great! I hope this place is open every time I come to this area!

just a few minutes from Telluride and Priest lake, this is a great basement apartment in a quiet little neighborhood with stunning views. The hosts could not be nicer, more accommodating people.

Great place in a really quiet neighborhood. The hosts are friendly and very accommodating. The location is ~25 minutes drive from downtown Telluride, but there are spectacular views just a few steps away and great hikes nearby.

Nice spacious basement apartment in a gorgeous mountain valley. Johnny was great about communicating and helped make the weekend go perfectly.

We were really happy to find an affordable apartment near Telluride. When we arrived Johnny had a nice fire ready for us and was super friendly giving us the lowdown on the area and offering anything we might need. The space was larger than I imagined and nestled into a cute little mountain community of homes. The backyard overlooks a lake and stunning cliffs with a fire pit and ski lift swing. All in all a great stay.

A fantastic place to stay for enjoying the outdoors. The entrance itself is nestled in the trees yet really easy to find. Nearby hikes, lakes, and things to see but still close enough to Telluride if you're interested in that. We enjoyed just sitting inside by the fireplace one of our nights while we waited out the rain. It was great.

This place was amazing! It was such a convenient location for our offroading trip! It is a quick 15-20 minute drive from Telluride and Mountain Village. Amazing views driving to and from this home! The apartment was very quiet throughout the day and night, which allowed us to relax fully! 10/10 would stay again!

Great place in a beautiful spot. Only reason I didn't give them five starts across the board is because there was a problem that required them to enter the apartment early in the morning to fix. That they fixed it quickly, however, was great. Would definitely stay here again.