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Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views

Apartment in Ridgway with kitchen and balcony

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Cow Creek Suite offers a comfortable retreat with great second-story views of adjacent meadows and the San Juan Mountains. This family-friendly, two-bedroom property features a private full bath, laundry, and fully-equipped kitchen and dining facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5992 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views

Cow Creek Suite's immaculate and luxuriously comfortable accommodations, quiet edge-of-town location and affordable rates have combined to make it one of Ridgway's most popular vacation rentals since 2007. And when readers of the Ouray County Plaindealer were asked in 2013 to name the best lodging in the County they voted Cow Creek Suite second only to the City of Ouray's iconic Beaumont Hotel, recognizing Cow Creek Suite as one of your top lodging options in all of Ouray County as well.

With great second-story views of adjacent meadows and the surrounding San Juan Mountains, you will love this family friendly, two-bedroom property featuring private full bath, laundry, and fully-equipped kitchen and dining facilities. The property has always been maintained smoke, pet and allergen free with allergen barrier bedding and an AccuClean(TM) Whole Home Air Filtration System.

Offering 992 square feet of living space, the large, open great room and vaulted ceilings throughout provide spacious living quarters. Private decks facing east and west let you enjoy sun or shade any time of day. With a queen bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other, the suite comfortably sleeps four.

With 400 thread-count 100% cotton sheets, plush carpeting, dedicated high-speed and password protected wireless internet service, 50" Vizio HDTV, custom woodwork and historical area photographs and art, this spacious suite is outfitted to be your favorite home away from home.

The convenient, edge-of-town location is as quiet as it gets, yet directly across the street you can access Ridgway's network of wide, pedestrian and bike friendly sidewalks for a quick, easy walk or ride into the center of town and all of Ridgway's many fine restaurants, shops, and attractions. Highlights include the Ridgway Visitor Center, Railroad Museum, Ranch History Museum, Town Park, County Fairgrounds, and River Trail. (The River Trail traverses the Uncompahgre River corridor to Dennis Weaver Memorial Park, Ridgway State Park, and the awesome hiking trails and single track mountain bike paths surrounding Ridgway.)

SUMMER GUESTS PLEASE NOTE! Thanks in part to a growing family of repeat guests (we've averaged 14 repeat guests per year since 2016) half our summer dates are typically reserved by January so if you have specific dates in mind please book early.

WAIVER OF 3 NIGHT MINIMUM: We will gladly waive the 3 night minimum wherever our availability calendar shows only one or two open nights...just inquire before booking.

FEES: Vrbo includes both a SERVICE FEE and a HOST FEE in their quotes for this property. The SERVICE FEE is what travelers are charged by Vrbo for using the Vrbo booking platform - as your hosts we have nothing to do with this. The HOST FEE is set by us and is actually a cleaning fee the sole purpose of which is to ensure you can expect the unit to be immaculately clean upon your arrival - including freshly laundered towels, bed linens AND blankets (we do not use bed spreads). We make no money on this fee as 100% of what we receive from Vrbo is paid to our outstanding cleaning service who have been under contract with us for many years. You will find this emphasis on immaculate accommodations is reflected in our guest reviews.

SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENSE: To help ensure your safety and the quality of your rental experience the Town of Ridgway, City of Ouray and Ouray County have all established standards that short-term rental properties within their jurisdictions must meet in order to be licensed to operate. Cow Creek Suite operates under License No. STR2017-16 issued by the Town of Ridgway. Before choosing a short term rental property make certain it is operating legally with a valid, government issued license prominently displayed in their listing or call the appropriate local administration offices to verify the rental property is properly licensed.




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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking, vaping or other form of consumption or

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Geothermal energy
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 992 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please load the clothes washer with used towels/washcloths, add the provided detergent and start the wash cycle; also strip the beds and place bed linens and blankets in the hamper. Thank you!
Please load the dishwasher but don't add detergent or start it as it's never a good idea to run it when the unit is unoccupied. Our cleaning service will do that while they are there. Thank you!
We would also appreciate a text message from you as you leave to both 970 275 4700 and 970 209 3333 as sometimes our cleaning service likes to get an early start when possible. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. See Rental Agreement.
Due to the elevated fire risk, fires, grills, and lithium-ion batteries are not allowed on the property (phones/laptops OK). See Rental Agreement.
This is an allergen free property so no pets, smoking, vaping, or cannabis allowed anywhere on the property inside or out. See Rental Agreement.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping or other form of consumption or

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number STR2017-16

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ridgway, this apartment is in the mountains. Ridgway Railroad Museum and Ouray Alchemist Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ouray Hot Springs Pool and Trail Town Still. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Ridgway travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Ridgway Railroad Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ridgway Chamber of Commerce
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ridgway Town Hall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hartwell Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orvis Hot Springs
    1 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Greenwood’s
    2 min walk
  • Lazy Dog Saloon
    5 min walk
  • Taco del Gnar
    15 min walk
  • True Grit Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Kate's Place
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Trail Town Still, Ridgway Railroad Museum and Ridgway Chamber of Commerce. Ridgway Town Hall and Hartwell Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Award Winning Cow Creek Suite: Edge-Of-Town Quiet & Convenience With Great Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a comfortable property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Ridgeway!

Great location for good fishing and hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless property. Enjoyed the well stocked kitchen. We spent a lot of time on the back deck where we ate our meals and read a book. The couches were comfortable and the large coffee table was handy for looking at maps and travel brochures.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cow Creek was a great place for our visit.We weren’t sure about staying in Ridgeway when our friends were in Ouray. Turns out to be a good decision. We were 13 min from downtown Ouray and had none of the congestion!Cow Creek was super clean and well maintained. Very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect San Juans spot

Great location about halfway between Telluride and Silverton. Property was clean and communication with hosts was excellent. Would absolutely stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable , a short ways out of the main part of town, accommodating hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much better than a hotel

Very convenient location for access to Ouray, Telluride, and Owl Creek Pass. A great place to prepare and eat meals, work a puzzle, or watch a movie after a day of sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy E., Ames, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Great location (easy drives to Ouray, Montose, Telluride) and beautiful views. Very clean and had everything you need to feel at home. Definitely would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Ridgway

Loved our stay in Ridgway. The Cow Creek Suite location was great, and suited our needs perfectly. Mary Beth reached out to us upon checkin to make sure all was good, and to answer any questions, and we appreciated that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

It was cute and very clean! The location was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Vacation in The month of September. 2024.

Great Stay 5 Star Review Great Costomer. service. Very helpful with everything. Close to town Restaurants. Great Mountain Views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D., Louisville, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful and relaxing stay

Very clean and neat, in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to get to places we wanted to go. Peaceful back deck to sit outside and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., Canon City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

This property is clean, comfortable and cozy. It is located in a nice area. The owner is very hands on and wants to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I can recommend this property highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I could not have asked for a more perfect stay! The instructions were thorough and clear, I had no issues finding the place or getting in. It was spotlessly clean - I am a clean freak and it was perfect. I was there to explore the surrounding areas, and it was the perfect central location. There is another unit below, but I never heard anyone. The two decks have beautiful views and are a great place for a little break or morning coffee. It's not too far off a main road, but when inside I didn't hear any traffic; it was very quiet. It was a really lovely stay and everything I needed, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

This is the third time that we have stayed in this apartment and as always is was amazing. Clean and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

400 Palomino, Ridgway Colorado

We enjoyed our stay very much. Cozy TV room was so enjoyable. The views were wonderful. I was able to cook in the kitchen and make dinner for my extended local family who came to visit. It was very quiet and restful. Good Internet and wifi, a TV channels to watch Super Bowl and our favorite shows.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

my e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, country setting

Very organized, clean and nice lighting. We arrived during daylight which made an easy access to the location and woke up to a beautiful scenic setting. The accommodations were lovely and in close proximity to the local town and market and a short drive to scenic mountain trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA C., At this time we split our time between Colorado and California.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ridgway time

Accessible to hiking, Ouray and a lovely Sat Farmers Market. Enjoyed the two decks and long views. Very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BILL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ridgeway visit

Property was great, better than we expected! It was clean, roomy, quiet and convenient to everything we planned on doing in the area. Accurately described which is appreciated when deciding where to book. Hosts were very responsive to inquiries prior to us getting there and checked in once we arrived. Highly recommend staying here and we return without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet and clean

This is my second time. My impression is like my first, great host, lovely unit, beautiful view, quiet, and safe
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and convenient property

Check-in process was very simple. Bob and Mary Beth were very friendly and helpful. The beds weren't the most comfortable, but that would be my only minor complaint about the property. It was clean, quiet, and very convenient for access to everything we wanted to do during our stay. Excellent property that I would definitely stay in again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kali d., Maarssen, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, clean place

The Cow Creek Suites were clean and quiet. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evening. It was a tight fit in the kids' bedroom with the cot, but was manageable for the 4 days we were there. I was worried about the kids spilling on the carpeted dining area. The location was quiet and good for activities in Ouray and Ridgway. The hosts were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, lots of room and loved the AC

We stayed 3 nights while hiking the area. The kitchen was spacious and had all the pans etc we needed. The AC was great since it was 90 when we got back. The dishwasher leaked when we got there and it wasnt repaired when we were there. Everything else worked fine. We enjoyed the stay and check in was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway Location 🙌

this property was perfect for my partner and i to explore Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton. We also loved walking into downtown Ridgeway to go to the grocery store or get some food at a restaurant. During our stay, we were able to do the Via Ferrata in Ouray, hangout at the Bluegrass fest in Telluride, and Paddleboard at Ridgeway State Park. This property was a great place to land after all of our adventures. Very quiet and comfortable. Easy Checkin and Checkout. Bob and Mary Beth were very clear in directions and were very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

N. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and everything you need in one place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025