Mesa Verde Vacation Adventure!Willowtail Springs Bed & Breakfast Cabin Lodging the Heart of Southwest Colorado.

 

Reservations: 1-800-698-0603
 bookings@willowtailsprings.com


Willowtail Springs, the best kept secret in Southwest Colorado revealed!
  Private, secluded lake side cabins 10 minutes from Mesa Verde National Park entrance! Visit nearby Mancos restaurants and shops.
The wild, mildly tamed magnificence of magical Southwest Colorado are embodied at Willowtail Springs log cabin accommodations.

Willowtail Springs! 60 secluded acres of enchantment, beauty, lush gardens, views of southwestern Colorado mountains and a lovely lake encourages hiking, daydreaming along winding paths through forests, meadows, hidden passages. Catch glimpses of wildlife and vistas of Mesa Verde, Sleeping Ute Mountain or the La Plata Mountain Range.

Willowtail Springs Log Cabins are perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons, anniversary, small weddings, families, reunions and artist retreats.  During your stay at Willowtail Springs scenic byway:  fish for large mouth bass on our private lake (catch and release only), canoe, bike, walk, snow shoe or wander. Nearby, go trout fishing, hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, golfing, horseback riding, downhill or cross-country skiing.  Willowtail Springs Bed and Breakfast Cabins, at the center of Mesa Verde Vacation Adventure.

Cloys' home, gardens and studio have been featured in Sunset, Country Home, Colorado Expressions, and American Airlines magazines, as well as Country Homes book of Best Places.

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During your holiday at Willowtail Springs cabins take an adventure retreat;
study the Anasazi, Southwest Colorado Archeology, Native American Art and Cultural History, explore the mysterious history of  Ancient Pueblos.
Ornithology at Willowtail Springs lake and forests embraces bird watching rich with waterfowl, herons, egrets, osprey, eagles, owls, hawks, kingfishers and songbirds. Guests have found up to 30 varieties, many of which are on the endangered species list.

"The Cloys have created a kind of parallel universe connected only by a winding dirt road to our normal experiences. The whimsical decor juxtaposed so many elements gracefully that we are at once satiated and soothed."
Shelagh and Michael · Castle Rock, CO

Decks overlook a bass-filled lake and reflections of the thirteen thousand-foot wilderness range of the La Plata Mountains in the San Juan National Forest. Our rowboat or canoe, your key to a world of delights at Willowtail Springs. Paddle out on the pond after a rain and experience rainbows whose reflections on the water make them dance in full circles. Enjoy the Colorado mountain sunsets when the mist hangs low on the surface of the water in the evening.

"Never have we found a spot so beautiful, peaceful and idyllic. So much thought, caring and real artistry have gone into Willowtail Springs, making one inhale rest and exhale total calm. Bravo!"
Tom and Joyce · Whitewater, WI
 

View of the lake from Bungalow at Willowtail Springs Bed and Breakfast Lodging near Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado.
 

All cabins have TV, DVD and sound systems. WI-FI is available in the office and in some cabins.

The Bungalow will accommodate 1-4 people.
The Garden Cottage will accommodate 1-4 people.
The Lakehouse will accommodate 1-6 people.
Two or three cabins can be reserved for a group.
 


"
Loved the cabin, the music, the scenery and wonderful aroma of junipers and pinyons drifting in through open doors and windows."

Julie and Dean · Portland, OR


"This place embodies the beauty and spaciousness that draws us to the southwest. Quiet and stillness like this is very hard to find in our daily lives . . . the front porch is an ideal place for morning yoga, reading or evening star gazing."
Cindy and Doug · Cincinnati, OH
View of Lakehouse Lodge from opposite shore of private lake at Willowtail Springs in Southwest Colorado.

Willowtail Springs log cabins all have comfortable, elegant interiors furnished with antiques, art, charming fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens and outside gas grills. A well-stocked library of books, magazines, and games resides in each cabin.
A Continental breakfast
awaits guests the first morning. This includes local bakery breads and granola, butter, eggs, cream, homemade jams, organic juices, and fruit.
Fresh ground coffee is always in the room, as well as tea, organic spices, sugar, flour, honey, and other staples.

"One of the most pleasant, gracious places I've been.
The second go around was just as enjoyable as the first.
Magnificent!"
Glenda and Lennet · Broussard, LA
 

Champion bass fishermen tempting the fish on idyllic private lake at Willowtail Springs.

Try your hand at angling for the bass who linger near the reeds at dawn and dusk in our lake.

"Keep those bass fed. The fishing is great!"
Jim and Jane · Phoenix, AZ

Happy fisherman grins with success at Willowtail Springs.

Leave time to enjoy deer, coyotes, and other wildlife who thrive on the property.

During your holiday at Willowtail Springs Cabins
Order a massage, facial, romantic dinner in your cabin or a fishing lesson.


From your Willowtail Springs cabin, tour the Trail of the Ancients.  Four Corners Monument, Canyon of the Ancients, The Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Crow Canyon Archeological Center and Anasazi Heritage Museum are 25 minutes.  Travel 90 minutes to the mystical vastness of Hovenweep, Dolores Canyon Outlook, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, Chaco Canyon and Arches National Park.
In a day travel the San Juan Skyway Loop connecting Mancos, Dolores, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgeway, Silverton, Durango and back to Mancos and your Willowtail Springs log cabin by the lake.

"It is very comforting to know you have this to return to after a day of playing tourist."
Gary and Kimberly · Broomfield, CO

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   Willowtail Springs
   P.O. Box 89 · Mancos, Colorado 81328

Reservations: 1-800-698-0603 · 970-533-7592 · bookings@willowtailsprings.com
Peggy and Lee Cloy, Innkeepers
 
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