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Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views!

Cabin with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Ouray Hot Springs Pool

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Experience the authentic charm of Ouray at The Seldom Inn, a historic cabin just blocks from downtown. This 2-bedroom retreat features a fully stocked kitchen, gas BBQ grill on the deck with great views of the Amphitheater and offers hiking trails and recreational diversity.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views!

Step back in time at this historic 1879 cabin, updated with modern comforts while preserving its rustic Colorado mountain charm. Just a few blocks from downtown Ouray, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath pet-friendly retreat offers the perfect mix of history, convenience, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy mornings on the deck with views of the Amphitheater, evenings grilling on the BBQ, and days exploring nearby trails, hot springs, or mountain adventures.

–Where You’ll Sleep–
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Main Level)
• Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds (Upper Level)

–Amenities You’ll Love–
• Historic 1879 cabin with modern updates
• Fully remodeled, stocked kitchen
• Deck with Amphitheater views + BBQ grill
• Two living spaces (main floor & upstairs sitting area)
• Two TVs with satellite service

–Location–
• Downtown Ouray – a few blocks away
• Ouray Hot Springs – ~5 minutes
• Box Canyon Falls & Ouray Perimeter Trail – ~5–10 minutes
• Ridgway – ~15 minutes
• Telluride – ~1 hour
• Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) – ~45 minutes

–Good to Know–
• Pet-friendly: Up to 2 dogs allowed ($40/night | $250 max)
• Please confirm you’re traveling with dogs at booking and review Pet Policy
• Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.
• STR Permit #2025 -1039

ABOUT THE AREA
Ouray, Colorado, nestled at 7,800 feet, offers year-round outdoor activities and has everything you could want during your Colorado mountain vacation any time of year! In the spring, summer, and fall months visitors enjoy exploring, riding ATVs, hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding excursions, and fishing. You'll love the summer music series in Ouray's Fellin Park! In the winter months bring your snowshoes, ice climbing gear, or Nordic skis and enjoy downhill skiing in Telluride, a scenic 60-minute drive from Ouray! Ice climbing at the world-famous Ouray Ice Park boasts more than 150 named ice and mixed climbs, spanning almost 2 miles of the Uncompahgre Gorge. After a day of adventure, enjoy a variety of great local restaurants, breweries, distilleries, live entertainment venues, and the ever-popular Ouray Hot Springs.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
Quaint Historic Pet Friendly
Quaint Historic Cabin Near Downtown Pet Friendly
Quaint Historic Cabin - Near Downtown - Pet Friendly Cabin
Quaint Historic Cabin - Near Downtown - Pet Friendly Ouray
Quaint Historic Cabin - Near Downtown - Pet Friendly Cabin Ouray
1586-208104

About the neighborhood

Map
Ouray, CO

What's nearby

  • Bear Creek National Recreation Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cascade Falls - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ouray Ice Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Silverton Station - 36 min drive
  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goldbelt Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ouray Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪1886 Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Outlaw - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cabin-Near Downtown-Pet Friendly-Front Porch with Amazing Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Bear Creek National Recreation Trail and Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Ouray Alchemist Museum and Wright Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

J L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures of property made it look more spacious than it actually is. All amenities are provided and thoughtfully arranged in a “cozy” space, and they even provided a special spot for our dog. Although well-maintained, this is an older property with squeaky floors and a bedroom door (to outside) that won’t quite shut.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

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

Two nights in Ouray

Perfect little cottage right on the edge of downtown Ouray. Can walk to multiple restaurants and you have perfect access to the Ouray Perimeter hiking trail. We had a wonderful stay with our pup. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amber C.

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

Cute Historic Cabin

We enjoyed our stay! The cabin has the necessary basics and was a perfect location to walk to restaurants and the dog park. The last day there was a bit of a sewage smell that was pretty foul. We let the property manager know, of course. Kids had a great time exploring the snow covered boulders behind the cabin. Overall good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesja A.

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

Cool cabin!

Quintessential little log cabin with big bonus area upstairs! We loved this place…it was like stepping back in time but with modern conveniences. The location simply cannot be beat! And who’d expect to have wonderful frrebie travel size AVEDA products?!? The only change I would make is to Have a larger couch upstairs so you can hang out more comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

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

Very nice place and location

great location near town and walking distance to town. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daman H.

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

Ouray cabin

Clean and great location. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

It was good!

Nice place, certainly a spectacular location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Cozy/Clean

This little cabin was so cute and cozy. It was a very unique property that was perfect for my husband and I. Overall very clean and tidy. Great location!!! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful honeymoon getaway

Quaint cabin with unique features! Within walking distance of downtown. Went above to make sure the stay was wonderful! Beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Birthday getaway

My twin sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was the perfect location to escape to! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful quirky home

What a lovely home!!! Right in the heart of Ouray walking distance to town, this was a cozy place to stay for a winter vacation. It was warm, with lots of good books. Sitting a bit over town, it had the most beautiful views out the large living room window. I cooked all meals, and I will say it lacked a few basics like coffee filters and maybe a good cast iron skillet as most pans were teflon that appeared old. Wonderful stay overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Cozy Cabin

We had a Wonderfull time, the cabin was cozy and comfortable. I have a Lincoln Navigator, so the parking was a challenge, but we managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsie G.

Fantastic Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This charming cabin was the perfect place for us to spend our honeymoon. The place was clean, quiet and well-stocked. Communication was clear leading up to our stay. The cabin is ideally located close to town and walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Seldom Inn is Awesome

It is a treat to stay in a cabin that has more than 140 years of history....so close to Main St that you dont need your car much. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Cozy cabin in great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the cabin. Very charming and well kept. Upstairs loft area with twin beds, sitting room, and half bath is great for kids and others sharing the rental. Great views of the mountains from the large interior window in the living room. Walking distance to Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W.

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

Great stay at the Seldom Inn

My family stayed here with our two Frenchies. We loved the quirkiness of the wavy floors and the leaning wall in the bedroom. It is restored really well & makes great use of space for something that was built in the 1870’s‼️We loved walking to Main Street & to the hot springs. We even walked to the Box Canyon Falls. It is a little small in the living room area but the upstairs living area helps a lot. Would stay again‼️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Legit Log Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Ouray and we loved the Seldom Inn. It was within walking distance of everything we needed and the views from the deck were awesome. The cabin was adorable - so cool to stay in a 19th-century piece of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Seldom inn

Overall stay was wonderful. Location was perfect. The only thing I would suggest is to have a laundry basket available. And the deck light was not working. It is really dark back there at night if you wanted to sit in the garden area.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

perfect ouray stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had an awesome time staying in ouray! this property was located within walking distance of main st and all the shops it has to offer. very close access to the perimeter trail that goes around town kitchen well equipped to allow us to cook a few of our meals. ample supplies and a quite comfortable setting made our mini vacay wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

Jim Y.

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

Historic and walking distance to town!

Great mix of a historic building with modern amenities! Walking distance to downtown and even closer to Mi Mexico (awesome food and service). Walking distance to the perimeter trail. Just a heads up - if you have a large truck (I have a 1500 Sierra with a crew cab and standard bed) the driveway can be tough to manage. This is not a knock at all, just an FYI. Loved it, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Positives Close to town- easy walk Historic property built in 1879 Dog friendly, but no place for the dog to be off leash such as a back yard Very clean and well stocked with dishes and glassware on arrival Negatives Accessibility - Stairs are more of a ladder than stairs. The four of us are all in our mid to late sixties and it was a challenge to go up or down the stairs safely. If you are taller than 6’ you need to duck to avoid hitting your head on the ceiling at the back of the master bedroom. The ceilings and floors are not level and the walls are not square, but I understand the homes bones are a rustic cabin. It’s Impossible to sit on the main level toilet without hitting your legs on the vanity, or sitting at an angle. Only one vehicle allowed to park in the driveway, and the nearby offsite parking was full of construction vehicles and trailers for off road vehicles. I have never stayed at a VRBO where you are expected to wash your towels and dishes, and take out the trash when you leave. I expect that to be part of the cleaning fee. NO smoking anywhere on the property, not even outside on the deck. My cousin had to walk out to the fairly busy dirt road in front of the cabin to smoke his cigar. Odor similar to a decaying animal in main level strongest near the bathroom and bedroom, this was mentioned in several earlier reviews so it obviously has not been addressed. For what I spent for two nights stay I was very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Historical

We had a wonderful time and the location was perfect. The cabin was so quaint and and cute. The deck was outstanding and we cooked on the grill a number of times. The town was right there and perfect walking distance. Really enjoyed the Historic hotel right around the corner. Highly recommend it for the bar and dinner. Nice patio also. We didn’t use any towels because I got fooled one time where they said towels were supplied but they weren’t. So I always bring my own supply. Also helps you guys with cleaning. We had a rental for 4 years and I know how helpful it is to start a load of towels right before we leave. All in all it was a great place. Wonderful sunsets from the porch and great people watching. Once again,the cabin was really nice and cool. The nice room upstairs was also really cool. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. If we’re back in the neighborhood, we’ll definitely stay again. We live in Montana in the mountains and usually take a trip to Colorado at least once a year. 5 stars to you!❤️🏔️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

OURAY COLORADO WHAT CAN YOU SAY!

This VRBO vacation stay was absolutely wonderful as Ouray, Colorado cannot be beat in the summer. Could not ask for better views from the expansive deck. The manager was great! We had a few hiccups with the cabin and she was there for us every time. Our rating is low due to the accommodations. We decided to rename this cabin "the WONKY" cabin. The reason for this is the floors in the main part of the cabin are all wonky leaning every which way nothing was level. It made it extremely difficult to walk in the cabin literally feeling as if you were walking on a ships deck throughout the lower level. The upper level is pretty much inaccessible as the stairs are probably the steepest stairs (more like a very steep ladder) we have ever used. They did do a nice job with the upstairs rehab, but sorry to say those floors in the main part of the cabin need to be leveled for a comfortable stay. Because of it's location on Oak Street which is a by-pass for all the locals the decks get extremely dusty even though they oil the road. It would take some extra work to clean up those decks but it would have been appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, cozy, historic home in town with a lot of character.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn W.

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

Weekend in Ouray

very close to Main Street, the rock next to the house is amazing and you can walk to any where in town. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025