A combined offering near Mancos, Colorado totaling over 230 acres across two complementary ranches, featuring multiple fully furnished cabins, deeded water rights, irrigated ground, ponds, fenced pastures, and equestrian infrastructure. With direct access off Highway 160, both properties offer year-round accessibility, panoramic mountain views, and immediate proximity to Mancos, Mesa Verde National Park, and Durango’s regional airport, dining, and services.
Together, these two Mancos-area ranches form a rare, complementary offering in the heart of Southwest Colorado’s most sought-after recreation and second-home corridor. Set among rolling meadows, ponderosa pines, and expansive mountain views, the properties deliver privacy and space while remaining exceptionally well connected to the region’s outdoor, cultural, and travel amenities.
Positioned between Durango and Cortez, and just minutes from the historic town of Mancos, the ranches sit at an ideal elevation for long, comfortable summers—making them especially attractive to non-resident and seasonal owners from warmer climates such as Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida.
This region is defined by immediate access to public land, national parks, and year-round adventure. Owners can step off the ranch and into a lifestyle that includes:
Hiking and mountain biking on nearby trails and public lands
Horseback riding directly from the property and surrounding areas
Fly fishing on regional rivers and creeks
Boating and paddleboarding on nearby reservoirs
Hunting with nearby GMU access
Scenic drives through alpine passes and historic corridors
National Park exploration at Mesa Verde National Park
Winter recreation and skiing at Purgatory Resort, with Telluride within reach
The combination of open space, water, wildlife, and proximity to public land creates a setting where recreation is not a destination—it’s a daily experience.
Despite their privacy, the ranches are remarkably close to vibrant mountain communities that provide dining, culture, and essential services:
Mancos (minutes away): cafés, art galleries, farm-to-table dining, and a strong agricultural community
Durango (approx. 25 minutes): regional airport, medical centers, shopping, historic narrow-gauge railroad, festivals, and dining
Cortez: gateway to Mesa Verde and Four Corners services
This connectivity makes the properties equally well suited for full-time living, seasonal use, or frequent in-and-out travel.
Across both ranches, the improvements and layout were designed to reduce friction for ownership while maximizing flexibility:
Multiple fully furnished cabins allowing immediate use
Configurations ideal for:
Multi-generational family compounds
Hosting guests without compromising privacy
Corporate or creative retreats
Short-term rental (VRBO / Airbnb) income
Long-term or mixed-use rental strategies
Manageable acreage that balances open space with ease of maintenance
Owners can enjoy the ranches personally while offsetting holding costs when not in residence.
The properties span irrigated meadows, ponds, timbered areas, and open pasture, supporting abundant wildlife including elk, mule deer, black bear, foxes, and raptors. Thoughtful improvements and completed due diligence on one ranch further reinforce long-term stewardship and buyer confidence.
Together, these ranches offer:
Turnkey usability with modern improvements
Strong recreational appeal rooted in location
Flexibility for lifestyle, legacy, and income use
Access to one of Colorado’s most dynamic and authentic mountain regions
Whether envisioned as a private summer retreat, family legacy property, turnkey rental portfolio, or a blend of lifestyle and investment, this combined Mancos offering captures the essence of Southwest Colorado ranch ownership—where history, recreation, and modern livability intersect.
Reese Lovell, Owner and Broker of Full Curl Ranches, grew up between the Arkansas River and Ozark Mountains, where his love for the outdoors and wildlife first took root. After falling in love with Colorado during family visits, Reese moved to the Rockies in 2014 and quickly built a reputation as a trusted expert in Western Colorado ranch real estate. Known for an investor’s eye, a knack for thinking outside the box, and a drive that defies the typical ranch broker mold, Reese has successfully led hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor and lifelong partner to his clients. Reese and his wife, Alli, live the ranching lifestyle firsthand, operating South Rim Ranch and managing a personal portfolio of real estate investments. They share in active roles in their church, global missions, and conservation organizations. At the core, Reese and Alli are committed to living humbly, stewarding land responsibly, and honoring the gift of creation.
