We LOVED our stay at the PO Ranch. Cabin was exactly as pictured and very clean. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. It was very quiet, peaceful and private and the view from the back porch was to die for. We spent a lot of time enjoying the view from the rocking chairs and watching the cows graze. Location is out of the way enough to feel "away from it all" but close enough to plenty of sites and things to do. It's an easy 25 min scenic drive to Buena Vista where we hiked, explored ghost towns and the Midland Railway tunnels, and rented a 4x4 for a day. We also did the Monarch Tram which was only about 20 min away on Hwy 50. We ate breakfast and dinner in every day, but there are also tons of restaurants to choose from in Salida and BV. We were a little warm in the two downstairs bedrooms the first two nights and could have used fans, but after that the wind shifted and it cooled down and we were very comfortable. We felt very safe leaving the windows open at night. We also did laundry one night in the small outbuilding which has 2 washers/2 dryers and was very convenient. There's a beautiful fire pit with big Adirondack chairs which we didn't end up using due to rain the last couple nights. Next time!
Thanks for everything, Dean. Not sure when, but we'll be back!