Your Luxurious Guest Ranch Getaway in Steamboat Springs...
Break away from the norm and explore Colorado's untamed wilderness in style at Vista Verde Ranch. The 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio allows you to explore the endless activities at Vista Verde Ranch with a professional guide, and all-inclusive pricing makes planning easy. Every day the guides help you plan a trip daily to fit your schedule and skill level. You can hit the trails on horseback, cruise around the forests on a mountain bike, join the chefs for a wine tasting, and more! The adventure continues in the winter with exhilarating backcountry skiing in the frosty pine forests and sleigh rides around the property. A touch of luxury will greet you when you return to the ranch. Renowned chefs will prepare a bountiful meal while you relax in your private cabin and admire the statuesque forests and distant mountain landscapes. Make your next vacation memorable at Vista Verde Ranch!
At Vista Verde, you'll experience an all-inclusive Steamboat Springs getaway like no other—all for one rate! Savor three gourmet meals a day with wine and beer included. Snuggle up in an elegantly designed cabin or lodge room. Adventure with abundant activities led by professional guides, ranging from ice fishing and backcountry skiing to horsemanship clinics and yoga.
It's hard for a resort to please every member of your family, but Vista Verde makes that possible with its engaging kid’s program and diverse offering of activities. Families can enjoy activities like horseback riding or tubing together or split up and try out different activities before meeting up at mealtime to share stories of their adventures. This dude ranch resort is geared towards families with children six years and up ready to hit the trail and explore the outdoors. Come experience an unforgettable family vacation at this Colorado resort!
Take a break from the stuffy office setting and enjoy the fresh mountain air with a business retreat at Vista Verde Ranch! This Colorado getaway is ideal for inspiring and energizing your team. Various activities such as horseback riding and hiking offer great team-building opportunities, while the on-site facilities provide everything you need to get work done.
Bring together the whole family for a genuine, one-of-a-kind reunion! Vista Verde Ranch offers the ideal setting for reunions of all sizes. There's something here for everyone to enjoy with various activities, from horseback riding to fly fishing to mountain biking. Book your stay in Colorado today.
Vista Verde is a 600+ acres property whose backyard is the 1,126,346-acre Routt National Forest. Guides will take you into the forest to explore the rocky bluffs, wildflower meadows, and roaring rivers. If you're a thrill-seeker, Hahn's Peak takes you 10,880 feet into the sky for magnificent views of Steamboat Springs - an adventurer's paradise! Whether snowshoeing through an aspen grove or exploring the many high alpine lakes and rivers, nature lovers will find solace and serenity--escaping the noise, frantic pace, and crowded spaces of their everyday lives.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just want to try fly fishing on your vacation, you'll be in good hands with the expert guides at Vista Verde. The fly-fishing guides teach you all the tricks of the trade, which a few, even veteran anglers, might not know. You can then put your skills to the test on the neighboring rivers, streams, and high alpine lakes.
Escape the winter blues with a romantic getaway to Vista Verde Ranch! You and your special someone will bask in the beauty of surrounding pine forests and snow-covered mountain peaks from the comfort of your private cabin or hot tub. You're here to rekindle that flame in your relationship, and Vista Verde is here to do the rest. Vista Verde provides the perfect mix of privacy and seclusion with adventure and indulgence for couples seeking a unique destination for a honeymoon or an anniversary getaway and looking for a memorable destination for an elopement proposal. Vista Verde can set up the perfect moment for couples to take their relationship to the next level.
Located just 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs, known for light, fluffy powder and world-famous tree skiing and riding, Vista Verde is the perfect landing spot for those who want to spend a few days on the slopes while avoiding large gatherings. Spend a day at the resort, knowing a ranch hand will whisk you away from the crowds and return to the ranch in time for dinner. When you’re ready for a break from skiing or snowboarding, you can explore the many winter activities offered right outside your cabin at Vista Verde.
The breathtaking scenery in Colorado will inspire you to give back to nature. At Vista Verde Ranch, take this opportunity to live off the land and gain an appreciation for the environment. This dude ranch is about a simpler time; take time on your vacation to learn a thing or two about our environmental impact.
Vista Verde integrates ranchy with fancy to bring you a luxurious Colorado vacation without wiping away all of what makes a ranch such a special place for a retreat. Your authentic log cabin has handmade furniture, Western decor, Italian linens, a stocked and complimentary snack bar, a private hot tub, and more. A gourmet chef will prepare your meals and serve everything from Tasmanian steelhead to Black Angus burgers - is your mouth watering yet? For those seeking luxury while still getting an authentic taste of the West, Vista Verde delivers a genuine Colorado experience with true Western hospitality, opportunities for grand adventures and the soft touches of a luxury resort.
Vista Verde Ranch is in the privacy of the Elk River Valley, tucked up against the aspen-covered mountains of the Routt National Forest and with access to the majestic peaks of the Zirkel Wilderness Area. The Elk River's many forks flow around the ranch, providing abundant water and wildlife. Lush pastures provide forage for the herd of 100 horses during the summer and over 300 inches of snowfall annually to provide a wintery playground. If the mountains call you, you must go to Vista Verde!
Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado will transport you and your group to a simpler time when handshakes sealed deals, neighbors cared for one another, kids played outside all summer long, and hard work was the norm. Ori nally homesteaded as a hay and cattle operation, the original owners of Vista Verde began taking in hunters, fishermen, and women to supplement their meager earnings from ranching. Eventually, the main business became the guest ranch. The goal shifted from ranching cattle and growing hay to creating a luxurious yet authentic dude ranch experience where we connect the heart with home.
Head to Vista Verde Ranch in Colorado for your honeymoon! All-inclusive pricing makes budgeting and planning easy, and the diverse offering of activities allows couples to play all day before retreating to their private cabin at night. Vista Verde is also an excellent choice for a quiet elopement or creating a memorable lead-up to the perfect moment for a proposal. Say I do to this ideal wedding destination!
Vista Verde may be a dude ranch, but you'll get as much luxury as you would at an upscale Colorado resort - and even more! Private cabins range from one to four bedrooms; each cabin is unique, like the mountain named after. And the cabins are just the start of your stay. All-inclusive pricing means you start with the beautiful cabin and continue for fantastic dining options and a diverse offering of guided activities.
Visiting a dude ranch is an exciting way to tour the great outdoors, and Vista Verde Ranch is one of the best in the West. This is because they bring you a guided and flexible ranch experience. Saddle up for fun as you mosey through the forest with an expert guide ready to take you anywhere you want to go. Dude ranches started as ranchers taking in friends who became family during their stay. We continue this legacy today with our small capacity, creating a cozy atmosphere where our guests and staff get to know each other on a first-name basis and develop relationships that often last long past checkout.
For your next holiday vacation, do something a little off the beaten path and head to a dude ranch! Christmas at the ranch is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting with snowflakes falling on your nose, crackling fires waiting to warm you up inside, Christmas trees filling the lodge with the scent of pine, and sleigh bells ringing while carolers are singing. And the bonus? You don’t have to plan, cook, or clean for anyone! Stay a little longer into the month and ring in the New Year at the Vista Verde Cowboy New Year’s celebration. A wine-pairing dinner followed by dancing and fireworks is the perfect way to launch into the New Year in style.
When you stay at Vista Verde Ranch, professionally licensed massage therapists will help you relax after a fun-filled day on the slopes! Whether you are enjoying an individual Colorado Hot Riverstone Massage or need the masseuse to dig deep and work out the knots, the staff at Vista Verde is ready to help decrease your stress level. - Dec 11 to Mar 21
- 15 units
- Steamboat Springs
- Elk River
- Bicycles
- Fitness Center
- Horse Stables
- Swimming Pool
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Gourmet Dining
- Balcony
- Coffee Maker
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Minibar
- Refrigerator
- Sundeck
- Whirlpool
- Archery
- Rock Climbing
- Hayride
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Kid's Activities
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fire Pit(s)
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Kayaking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Picnic Table(s)
- Play Ground
- Snowmobiling
- Free Parking
- Shuttle Service
- Concierge
- Fishing Guides
- Spa Services
- Children Welcome