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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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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
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

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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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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

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 Alchemist Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪The Outlaw - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1886 Coffee - ‬7 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.

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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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great view of Amphitheater

We enjoyed staying here! The house is cute and quirky. I felt like I was in Ron Weasley’s house on Harry Potter! It was a quick walk to town to all of our favorite shops/restaurants. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

susan m.

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

Memories

Great views / close to town cente and rim trail
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Historic cabin

Amazing cabin close to town. Ww will definitely book this again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Pretty little cabin, close to everything!

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 stayed at Seldom Inn for a week while in Ouray. The cabin had a lot of character, was on a quiet street and was very clean upon arrival. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super view!! Great for up to 4. Would highly recommend & stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

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

Wedding Destination

Very convenient location and cozy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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

Paula F.

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

Historic, cozy and convenient

Excellent place to stay for a couple. Amenities were great and right in town close to restaurants, shops and natural wonders.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Laura P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Overpriced. Mildew and urine odors in Master BR. No windows with screens for ventilation in Master. Needs many updates. Difficult stairs to 2nd level. Not pet friendly ( no secure outdoor area for dogs). Not tranquil or serene as advertised. A busy road directly in front and sits on a busy intersection. Washer/dryer only accessed via separate door outside an outer stairwell.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

So charming! Great location!

We loved this unique property! Right next to town but felt like we were in the woods with the cool backyard. Kitchen was well stocked and good internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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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

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

10/10 Excellent

MARTY U., Austin, TX

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

I love this cabin

We loved this tiny old cabin. We loved the creaky floors, the walls that slant from age, and the tiny kitchen area that was fully stocked with an amazing display of efficiency. Comfy and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

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