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Exclusive private access to the entire 3.9-acre compound—two separate homes across from Sutcliffe Vineyards, supplier to Amangiri Resort! Main House features a wall-of-windows great room, gas fireplace & screened porch. Guest House offers a private casita with king bed & queen loft.Welcome to Sand Canyon Oasis—a private 3.9-acre canyon estate featuring two distinct homes, exclusively yours. Ideal for multi-generational families, two-couple getaways, friend groups, and winery wedding parties in McElmo Canyon.THE COMPOUND & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS:Reserving the Full Property gives your group exclusive, private access to the entire property—no shared spaces, no other guests. Perfect for groups seeking space together with complete individual privacy.YOUR 500,000-ACRE BACKYARD:Through our private gate at the back of the property is direct, personal access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument—176,000 acres with the highest density of archaeological sites in the United States. Step from your porch directly onto ancient high-desert trail systems. No driving, no parking lots, no crossing other properties.MAIN HOUSE (1,754 sq ft • 2BR/2BA):• Great Room: Soaring ceilings, cozy gas stove fireplace, deep sectional, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing red rock panoramas.• Screened-In Porch: Massive outdoor dining and lounge porch—perfect for bug-free sunset dinners and Milky Way stargazing.• Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with full-sized appliances, expansive prep counters, coffee bar, and kitchen sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration.• Primary Suite: Luxurious King bed with private en-suite bathroom and canyon views.• Second Bedroom: Comfortable Queen bed with easy access to second full bathroom.• Single-level living throughout for easy accessibility.GUEST HOUSE CASITA:• Primary Bedroom: Comfortable King bed with luxury linens.• Sleeping Loft: Cozy Queen bed in open-air semi-private loft (ladder access).• Full Kitchen: Cooktop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station.• Private Patio: Dedicated outdoor seating area with panoramic mountain and canyon views.COMPOUND AMENITIES & EXPERIENCES:• Ultra-fast SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across both homes for seamless remote work and streaming.• Sutcliffe Vineyards: Walk across the street for wine tastings—supplier to Amangiri Resort and Telluride Ski Resort.• Canyon Trails Ranch: 3-minute drive for guided canyon horseback riding (since 1980).• Mesa Verde National Park: 20 minutes to park entrance.• Dark-Sky Stargazing: Experience some of the darkest skies in the United States with full Milky Way visibility.EPIC DAY TRIPS FROM YOUR BASECAMP:• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (1 hr)• Telluride Ski Resort (1 hr 45 min) / Purgatory Resort (1 hr 30 min)• Moab: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (2 hr 15 min)• Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (2 hr)EFFORTLESS ZERO-CHORE CHECKOUT:Group vacations should end in total relaxation. When you check out, simply pack your personal bags and enjoy your last morning coffee on the porch. There is no need to strip beds, start laundry, run dishwashers, or take out trash in either home—our cleaning team handles everything!HOUSE RULES & DETAILS:• Check-in: Contactless self check-in via smart lock codes on both homes after 4:00 PM.• Check-out: 10:00 AM.• Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome ($50 pet fee per stay).• Water: Deep well with multi-stage filtration + Reverse Osmosis (RO) at the kitchen sink. Brita pitchers and bottled water provided in both homes.• Complete Privacy: 100% exclusive access to the 3.9-acre property, both homes, private yards, and the canyon gate.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.