Dog-friendly vacation rentals at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

My husband, dog and I were in town for a few months to babysit our 3 month old granddaughter. This place was stocked with everything we needed and worked great for us. The extra bedrooms allowed us to have our other daughters join us for some long weekends a few times. It was a beautiful fall and this was a great base for us to enjoy bike rides and hikes on the weekends. We loved daily dog walks from the condo along the river trail. Just an easy 1 1/2 mile walk to downtown area. Already booked for next fall.

What a fantastic stay! Our kind hosts ensured everything was absolutely perfect. From the string of ideas and directions to their lovely home beforehand ... to their quick response and endless ideas during our stay ... I couldn't imagine a more wonderful and caring team. The home itself is GLORIOUS! We were six adults, 60+, and we had plenty of room to roam and relax inside and out. Every room in the home is a masterpiece of art, comfort and gorgeous/upscale/fun/silly surprises. Look up, look down, search for hidden crannies: this property is a visual feast. The listing's pictures barely scratch the surface! The owners have thought of everything. Their state-of-the-art kitchen puts my entire home to shame and I considered taking up full-time residence in the beautiful and artfully appointed primary bathrooms. There are games and magazines and books and a TV ... but most importantly ... there are ENDLESS windows in every direction luring you outside. And, about OUTSIDE ... Bring your hiking boots, cameras and sunscreen because you will not want to miss a single minute enjoying the trails, hills, mountains and river walks on this property and in the area. Simple phrases can't do justice to describing the beauty of this territory and no words can explain the serenity and sense of awe you experience as your journey nears Del Norte. (Want to just "sit a spell"? Grab a beverage and a friend, then watch sunrise and sunset from deck. Maybe even feed the chipmunks and blue jays!) Our stay was short, but we did venture out one day to the lovely town of Creede where we enjoyed the mining museum, a fabulous stage show, ice cream and a trip to Creede's enormous annual rummage sale. (What a surprise to learn that our proprietors adopted a piece of the highway along the way and supported both Creede's playhouse and a local church!) Soup-to-nuts: beautiful, thoughtful, restful (or ADVENTUROUS) and fun! Thank you so much again, Tucker-McDermotts ... we're excited to return again soon!

Our return stay to the Belmont was great as expected. Well furnished kitchen, great secluded location, beautiful surroundings, and a helpful and responsive host. Thanks Stan!

We loved our stay in a peaceful part of town close to the river. The home is clean and well stocked. The owner, Bob, was responsive and checked in to make sure everything was going well. The river is so close we put tubes in the water from access down the street and floated into town. Best commute ever! Can't wait to return!