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Cowboy School House Cabin

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Immerse yourself in the 1800s at this old-fashioned cowboy guest ranch. Experience off-grid living with solar lighting and a propane heater, or explore the surrounding Colorado Rockies. Indulge in hearty homestyle cooking at Ranch Café by reservation only, go horse riding by appointment, or unwind with a book.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cowboy School House Cabin

Taste the 1800s in our western school house. Cowboy bunk-house style sleeping arrangement with 3 bunk beds. Also, an inviting kitchenette facility and spacious shower as well as solar lighting, USB charging ports, and a propane heater. Do the planet a favor and stay at our environmentally friendly, off grid solar powered, largely self sustaining ranch.

Ranch Café on site serving hearty homestyle cowboy cooking, by reservation only.
Horse riding available by appointment

Does not have electrical plug ins.

Stay at an old fashioned cowboy guest ranch amid the Colorado Rockies. Help gather the eggs or watch the herd of horses gallop in from the range. Be aware they may come and beg for watermelon or black licorice! Hang out and read a book or ask for directions to a nearby ghost town. The ranch is located near dozens of neat places making it a perfect home base to plan trips out of.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 Refundable Depost at time of Check in

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please be respectful of other guests

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be discussed with host

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Note from host: Events must be discussed with host
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Cowboy School House
Cowboy School House (High Plains Drift Inn) Capulin

About the area

Map
Capulin, CO

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowboy School House Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cowboy School House Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowboy School House Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowboy School House Cabin located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, Vindicator Valley Trail and Monte Vista and Alamosa National Wildlife Refuges. Transportation of the West Museum and Monte Vista Historical Society are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Cowboy School House Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Best Stay

Cannot empathize the best stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Breathtaking

We really love this place and the horses. Breakfast was great and the place was clean and cozy. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tub drain was a bit worn. Otherwise great value for a family of 5. Enjoyed this much more than our hotel stays. The kids could run around (supervised) and made some friends. Great layout in the cabin stocked kitchen so you could actually cook and an apartment sized fridge. It was a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

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

An amazing unique spot

The property owners were delightful. The place was enchanting, and having the horses around made me feel at home. Would highly recommend and stay here anytime I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

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

Excellent stay!

What a peaceful, cozy place to stay. Very clean, cozy and all the animals around….AMAZING! Such friendly owners….nicest people ever! Delicious food and just an overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

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

Planning our next visit!

Everything and everyone was just amazing. Next time we book for more than one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Welcoming, rustic and delightful!

Everyone at the ranch was helpful and hospitable. We enjoyed talking with them and hearing their stories tremendously! We hope to return and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
When I arrived there, I wondered why did I come here? When I left, I wondered why did I have to leave.? Incredible place and fantastic hosts. Highly recommend the experience. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

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

Great evening

This would be a must on my list for places to stay. Authentic, Genuine, Drop Dead Gorgeous Views and overall great time. The owners are warm welcoming and friendly. I would recommend to anybody looking for an experience in addition to a stay. Beats any hotel, regular home, condo, yawn. This place you won’t forget, talk about to everyone, and long to stay at again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denny R.

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

Great Escape!

We were looking for a quiet place to recharge our batteries and boy did we find the right place! Our hosts were gracious and welcoming and included us in breakfast (for a very small fee) as well as some day-trip planning. Everything felt so remote yet so cozy, close, and homey at the same time. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. We only had two nights so we have to go back and see more of the sorrounding valleys and mountains. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Just Great

Make sure you know what you are signing up for. This is supposed to be a fun rustic experience and that's just what it is. Its a mile or so on a dirt road any car can make it down. Its a beautiful little ranch made to look like an old western town. Its not really roughing it but its not a modern living space either. I highly recommend this place! Just give it a shot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola K.

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

Visiting from Texas

When I first booked this trip, I was concern as it only had three reviews. I am very happy that I decided to go for it. My family (kids ages 5 and 9) had the most amazing time at the Inn. It was like you were stepping back in time, everything was very rustic. The kids spent hours with the horses, goats (including newborns), ponies, chickens, and baby bunnies. They also offered horsebackriding and the kids were head over hills! The people there were warm, friendly, hospitable. They treated us like family. We walked away with tons of memories and had the most amazing time. We will definitely come back again and visit the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

A Fun Escape from the City!

We stayed in the cabin for one night, preparing for a ride on the Cumbres and Toltec railroad the following day. My sons loved petting the horses and jumping on the trampoline, and I loved the stargazing at night. The family that owns the ranch was very friendly and even though we declined their offer of dinner (I have a lot of food allergies), they gave us hot chocolate and tea. When they heard that we are musicians, they invited us to play on an antique piano that came to Colorado on a covered wagon, so it was really a unique and memorable experience for the kids. A couple of things to be aware of: The cabin is all solar, which is fantastic, but there is no power outlet, just a cute little USB charging station for phones. So, hopefully you're not emotionally attached to your hair dryer. Also, the final leg of our trip was on a bumpy gravel/dirt road, which was totally manageable in our Tesla, but prepare yourself for slow going and a dusty car! Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Just perfect.

I always look for somewhere unique for our anniversary and this was everything I expected and more. Especially Elisha and keru.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah S.

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

Sandhill Crane Viewing

The Robertson family were so incredibly kind, accommodating and informed. My daughters and I had the trip of a lifetime. We stayed in the schoolhouse on their horse ranch. Their ranch is built as an old western town. We fell in love with their horses, goats, and donkeys. The Robertson family took my middle daughter and I on a wonderful horseback ride. It had been a number of years since my last ride and I was a bit rusty, they provided us with some of the best riding instruction we had ever received. Additionally, their ranch is only a few miles from the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge where we were able to view the Sandhill Cranes, it was an amazing experience! I cannot recommend the High Plains Drift Inn and the Robertson family highly enough, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024