El Rancho Pinoso

Situated on 863 acres in the Blanco Basin, and surrounded by 12,000-foot granite peaks, El Rancho Pinoso is an enclave of beauty and serenity; it embodies a timeless spirit of the West. Sunshine floods the open basin area where stately ponderosas, fresh air, and hummingbirds are in ample supply. The 2 cabins, The Cowboy House and Log Cabin, are separated by the manicured lawn and adjacent to rustic barns and corrals that surround it, providing guests with their own private compound.

Three miles of the meandering Rio Blanco, a tributary of the San Juan River, cuts through El Rancho Pinoso making it a centerpiece of the ranch. It carries with it healthy populations of large and colorful Browns, Brookies and Rainbows, and teems with deep pools and shallow riffles.

The Cowboy House

The Cowboy House is the second original cabin on El Rancho Pinoso. With a recently renovated kitchen, authentic wood paneling and river rock fireplace, where visitors feel welcomed into this relaxed, 70 year old cabin. Guests enjoy the stunning views and lounging in the rockers on the front porch or pitching horseshoes on the lawn. The Cowboy House accommodates 10 people.

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The log cabin

The Log CabinĀ is the original four-bedroom, three-bath bungalow that has been renovated to comfortably sleep seven. Oriented to look down the valley at the mountains, the front porch offers stunning views and relaxed seating. The charming cabin features a full eat in kitchen, dining room with dramatic views, and a cozy living room with a working fireplace.

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