Private Fishing at Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC in Montrose

The Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC is a Colorado sportsperson's playground! We are ideally situated along a PRIVATE 1/2 mile stretch of the UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER, which is fishable year-round! We also feature a 3.2 acre PRIVATE STOCKED FISHING POND, along with a vast array of spectacular wildlife! We are ideally situated at the hub of some of the best activities in southwest Colorado.

Guests at the Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC will personally enjoy the rustic elegance of their own private WESTERN SALOON AND BUNKHOUSE. Located pond-side and built in 2005, your unique accommodations were designed in the true spirit of the wild, wild, west with all the modern day comforts of home; yet staying here one senses that the old west has been kept alive and well!

The Floor Plan features a COWBOY SALOON and GAME HALL on the first level, which feels as authentic and relaxed as an old wrangler hanging out around the bar! The small, yet fully functional Kitchen features a full-size Dishwasher, a custom-designed Copper Prep Sink, a freestanding compact 4-burner Gas Range with Oven, a small Microwave Oven, an under-counter Bar Refrigerator w/Freezer, a Butler's Pantry with an additional small Refrigerator/Freezer, along with a much-desired 50 lb Automatic Ice Maker.

To further capture the eye and imagination of an era gone by, the WESTERN VICTORIAN DECOR is embellished with scarlet painted walls, black and gold velvet drapery and authentic brothel tokens permanently encased within the bar countertops. The call of the wild would not be complete without the COVERED FRONT PORCH with rocking chairs showcasing the vast variety of wildlife. And last but not least, a serene 3.2 acre STOCKED FISHING POND, which is just a cast away from your front porch!

After a ride on the PADDLE BOAT or the TANDEM KAYAK, guests might want to enjoy our SAND BEACH, visit our curious ALPACAS, walk along the various pathways throughout our 40-ACRE RANCH or hang out along the UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER waving at the white water rafters going by! During the winter months, guests will enjoy our ranch acreage for cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. One of our many unique features is the proximity of the Uncompahgre River offering some of the finest YEAR-ROUND TROUT FISHING anywhere!

Back inside your lodging, guests will want to play a friendly game of AIR HOCKEY, DARTS, CHECKERS on our custom-designed checker table, or watch a show on the BIG-SCREEN TELEVISION.

The upstairs is just as playful with a fully-operational 'INDOOR-OUTHOUSE,' and select antique furniture recalls the history of a VICTORIAN PARLOR! Here you will also find a Book Table, along with the Sleeping Quarters, which consist of 4 Semi-Private Chambers, each with distinguishing western characteristics, and each featuring a Queen-Sized Bed, Alarm/Clock Radio, Fan, Mirror, and custom-built oversized pull-out drawers. If an additional bed is needed, the downstairs Game Hall offers a comfortable pull-out queen-sized sofa bed.

With all the RIVERS, LAKES, HOT SPRINGS, GOLF COURSES, MOUNTAINS, MESAS, VALLEYS and CANYONS to explore in and around our region, it's no wonder the area begs guests to be outside! Travelers visiting TELLURIDE, SILVERTON, OURAY and RIDGWAY will enjoy our close driving proximity to these top destinations, but also enjoy coming back to the lower elevation of Montrose.

So when the wilds of the west become irresistible and you are ready to rough it in style, consider a place that pays homage to the past and celebrates all the wilds of nature. Come to the Wild Bunch River Ranch, where guests have a sense of the great outdoors without having to pick pine needles from their soap!

**Be sure to check out our Facebook page:  Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC    for hundreds of pictures and happenings! YOU DO NOT NEED A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT TO VIEW OUR PAGE - IT IS PUBLIC

ABOUT THE OWNERS:  

Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC's owner, Rick Owen is the President of AWARD-WINNING Owen Construction Company, Inc., known for their custom estate homes both in California and Telluride, Colorado. Previous AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS include:  INC. MAGAZINE’S, “America’s 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies,” 5-time Award/Recognition from, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, “Annual Survey of Residential Builders in Southern California,” PROFESSIONAL BUILDER MAGAZINE’S, “Annual Report of Housing Giants,” and STEVEN’S WHOSE WHO, “America’s Best Run Companies.”   Owen Construction’s Iron Mountain Lodge estate in Telluride, Colorado was featured on (HGTV) HOME AND GARDEN TELEVISION’S, “Fantasy Open House.”  Additional credits include; set location for GAIAM’S HARMONY HOME CATALOGUE, the “Fall Spectacular Home Tour” by MOUNTAIN LIVING MAGAZINE, along with host estate for the SUBARU, ABOSOLUT VODKA and COORS LIGHT “VIP” PARTY.    Celebrity purchasers of Owen Construction Homes include ACTRESS, SUSAN ST. JAMES, former President and Chairman of NBC SPORTS, DICK EBERSOL and OPRAH WINFREY.   

Rick and Suzette Owen moved from Telluride to Montrose, Colorado in 2002 and built a sprawling western-themed ranch that would rival any John Wayne movie!  Stepping into their Guesthouse Cabin, which is offered to guests for rent as a Saloon/Bunkhouse, is like stepping back in time, only limited by your imagination!  

• Year-round Trout Fishing along our 1/2 mile private river frontage of the Uncompahgre River 
• 3.2 acre pond stocked with Blue Gill and Bass
• 40.4 acre ranch with walking trails
• Paddle Boat and tandem Kayak for your use
• Private Sand Beach 
• Wireless Internet
• Forced Air Heat and Air Conditioning
• Enjoy our seasonal herb, vegetable, and fruit garden
• 2-story Log and stone Cabin, 1,281 square feet living area
• Saloon/Kitchen with a 24" Dishwasher, 50 lb. automatic Ice Maker, 5.3 cubic feet under-counter Bar Refrigerator/Freezer, additional small Refrigerator/Freezer in the Butler's Pantry,  Avanti free-standing compact Gas Range w/4 burners and small Oven, small Microwave Oven, Copper Prep Sink, 4 Cherry Hardwood and Metal Swivel Bar Stools
• Dining Table w/4 chairs
• Game Hall with Air Hockey, Dart Board and custom-built Checker Table
• Covered front porch with rocking chairs
• Propane BBQ Grill
• Queen-sized Sofa Bed in Game Hall 
• Satellite Big-Screen TV
• Game Hall 1/2 Bath with shower featuring a Rain Shower Head, pedestal sink and water closet
• Upstairs His and Hers vanities/copper sinks with whimsical and fully-functioning "Indoor Outhouse"
• Victorian settee/couch
• Two (2) standard-sized closets
• Four (4) semi-private chambers with privacy curtain, each with a Queen sized bed, oversized pull-out drawers, clock radio, mirror and personal fan.  
• Desk/Book Table
• Western Victorian period lighting
• Hardwood Floors and carpeting
• Fenced-in yard for your children and dogs
• Seasonal on-site Landlord 
• Housekeeping and Tidy Service available
• Laundry Facility Coming! (We're in the process of finishing a laundry facility w/bathroom, and shower at our barn for our guests use...will update this site when completed) 

NOTE**  Your cabin is located adjacent to our main ranch house and situated along a creek and 3.2 acre pond.  Your accommodations can sleep up to 10 people if each Queen-sized bed is occupied with 2, along with the pull-out Sofa Couch (in the Game Hall) that can also sleep 2.   One bathroom is located downstairs with a ceiling-mount Rain Shower Head, water closet and pedistal sink, along with the His/Her vanities upstairs with an addtional water closet.   We have two English Springer Spaniels and 18 Alpacas onsite!

**Be sure to check out our Facebook Page:  Wild Bunch River Ranch   for lots of  pictures!  YOU DO NOT NEED A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT TO VIEW OUR PAGE!

1. Private Fishing / Rainbow, Cut-Throat and Brown Trout along our private stretch of the Uncompahgre River
2. Blue Gill and Bass Fishing in our private 3.2 acre pond
3. Paddle Boat or Kayak our pond
4. Walking Trails along our 40 acre Ranch
5. Visiting wildlife to our ranch include; moose, deer, elk, mountain lion, bear, beaver, raccoon, skunk, mink, Canadian Geese and a variety of colorful ducks!
6. Golf / The Links at Cobble Creek, The Bridges (a Jack Nicklaus Design championship golf course), Montrose Black Canyon public course, Divide Ranch Golf Club.  (all within 10 - 12 miles)
7. Telluride / 55. 43 miles
8. Ouray / 25.79 miles
9. Ridgway / 16.31 miles
10. Silverton / 48.79 miles
11. Hot Springs / Orvis Hot Springs (17.25 miles), Chipeta's Solar Thermal pools (16.40 miles), Ouray Hot Springs (26.10 miles), The Wiesbaden Hot Springs (27 miles)
12. Mountain Biking-Road Cycling / Montrose is cycling heaven!  Whether you're looking for a challenging climb on a road bike, singletrack for your mountain bike, or just a cruise along quiet country roads, you'll find it here in Montrose. The City of Montrose has produced a Bike Routes, Parks and Trails Map of 7 favorite local rides. The Montrose riding map is available online google "City of Montrose" or local bike shops.  Take off for a ride from your cabin!
13. Hiking / There are many hiking trails near Montrose.  The Black Canyon has a number of trails with spectacular views, Buckhorn Lakes and Ridgway State Park as well. 
14. Fishing - The Uncompahgre River (on-site and boasts excellent year-round fishing), Ridgway State Park Reservoir (9.91 miles), Buckhorn Lakes (just up the road from us), The Gunnison River - with some of the finest trout fishing and carries the "Gold Medal Waters" signature , the San Miguel River, the Cimmaron River 
15. Hunting - Tens of thousands of acres of public land.  We are located within Hunt Area 65, known for its Trophy Mule Deer.  Across the Highway from us is Hunt Area 62.  We are a short drive from Hunt Area 61 and 70
16. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park / (26.86 miles) The canyon is 2,700 feet deep and 48 miles long.  Offers fishing, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, nature walks, pontoon boat tours, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. 
17. Ghost Towns and Gold Camps / Imogene Pass (Ouray to Telluride)
18. Skiing / at Telluride Ski Resort, at Powderhorn Mountain Resort, at Silverton Mountain, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, at Wolf Creek Ski Area, at Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort, 
19. Rafting - ranging from mild to wild!  RIGS FLY SHOP rafts our Uncompahgre River and goes right by our ranch!
20. Hot Air Ballooning in Ridgway
21. Montrose Skate Park - Baldridge Community Park / Over 15,000 square feet of bowls, drops and an in-line skating rink all designed by a former professional skateboarder.  
22. Montrose BMX Complex / From April through October race season is in full swing.  
23. Horseback Riding - several outfitters in our area
24. Montrose Antique Trail  / plenty of shopping!
25. Magic Circle Theater Montrose 
26. Montrose Downtown / with shops, restaurants, galleries and more
27. Main in Motion / Summertime's premier event with artisans, musicians, farmers, merchants, restaurants.  Thursday nights from June to August in Downtown Montrose (10 miles)
28. Ute Indian Museum and Ouray Memorial Park / One of the few musuems in the country devoted solely to one tribe: the Ute people of western Colorado     (9 miles)
29. Montrose County Historical Museum / Located at the former Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot.  With a focus on early pioneer life; furnished log cabins, vintage farm machinery and other displays  Open mid-May through mid-October. (13.6 miles)
30. Museum of the Mountain West / holds more than 500,000 Old West artifacts dating from 1880 to 1930.  Complete with a recreated Western town; saloon, drugstore, doctor's office and many more storefronts.  Open Year Round (17.4 miles)
31. Cimarron Railroad Exhibit / restored Locomotive 278 sits on an 1882 Denver & Rio Grande trestle - the last remaining structure from the former Black Canyon Route of the Rio Grande Narrow Gauge.  (11.6 miles)
32. Montrose Farmers Market / Every Sat. 8:30am - 1pm, (May 12 - Oct 27), Wednesday 8:30 - 1PM (July to Sept)
33. Public Art Experience (PAX) / Locally-made sculptures on the streets of downtown Monrose
34. Aquatic Center / offering plenty of water action with a "Candyland Splashpad," two thrilling waterslides and lap lanes.  Therapy pool, hot tub and large grassy tanning areas.  
35. Cottonwood Cellars & the Olathe Winery / a traditional European-style winery located on a 52-acre ranch.  Family owned and operated producing a variety of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, White Pinot Noir, Lemberger, White Lemberger, Claret and Gewurztraminer.  (27.3 miles)
36. Mountain View Winery / A fourth-generation orchard and vineyard.  Visitors can sample the orchard's signature wines produced from fruits grown right on the family's land.  (25.3 miles)
37. Rocking W Diary / The only artisan cheese producer on the western slope of Colorado.  Produces and sells Baby Swiss, Brick, Colby, Mild Cheddar, Gouda, Havarti and more from the family's own dairy cows within 24 hours of milking! Visit their store in Olathe where you can purchase the freshest in cheese, milk and ice cream. (26.6 miles)
38. The Million Dollar Highway / stretches 25 miles between Ouray and Silverton and is considered an exciting and scenic drive!  Not for the faint of heart!!
39. Russell Stover Candy Factory Outlet / located in Montrose and serving up handmade confections including hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries, gourmet caramel apples, multiple varieties of nut clusters, fudge, 24 flavors of ice cream, fresh coffee, Jelly Belly station, Russell Stover exclusive flavor boxes that can not be found in any other store!  
40. Starbucks Coffee in Montrose at 3 locations!  

2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

* January 11-26, Magic Circle Theater presents "Wait Until Dark," (live drama) in Montrose.

* January 18-20, Cinderalla the Ballet by Absolute Dance at Montrose Pavilion in Montrose..

* January 26, Curtis Stigers with Take Five, KVNF 10th Annual Benefit Concert at Montrose      Pavilion. 

* February 1, First Friday Strolls with wine tasting, art in Downtown Montrose. 

* February 2, The 18th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling in Telluride.

* February 6, Ian Tyson performing at Turn of the Century Saloon in Montrose. 

* February 14-17,  Sheridan Arts Foundation Comedy Festival in Telluride.

* February 21, Telluride Aids Benefit Student Fashion Show in Telluride.

* February 21, ReneWest Interactive Art Crawl with music, dance, drama, art in Montrose.

* February 22-March 3, Telluride's Gay Ski Week in Telluride.

* February 23, Montrose Music Jazz Band, Turn of the Century Saloon in Montrose.

* February 23, Rotary Winter Carnival, Cerro Summit in Montrose.

* February 23, Black Canyon Hunt and Outdoor Expo at Montrose Fairgrounds in Montrose. 

* February 28, Telluride Aids Benefit Sneak Peak Fashion Show in Telluride. 

* March 1, Telluride Aids Benefit Art Auction in Telluride.

* March 1, First Friday Strolls with wine tasting, art in Downtown Montrose. 

* March 2, Telluride Aids Benefit Gala Fashion Show in Telluride. 

* March 4, Telluride Aids Benefit Trunk Show in Telluride. 

* March 8-9, Magic Circle Theater presents "Bus Stop" (live drama) in Montrose.

* March 16, Wine and Whiskers Carnival in Ridgway at the 4H Event Center.

* March 21, ReneWest Interactive Art Crawl with music, dance, drama, art in Montrose.

* March 22, The Damn Quails Show at Turn of the Century Saloon in Montrose. 

* April 5, First Friday Strolls with wine tasting, art in Downtown Montrose. 

* April 5, KOTO End of Season Street Dance in Telluride.

* April 7, Closing Day at the Telluride Ski Resort in Telluride.

* April 18, ReneWest Interactive Art Crawl with music, dance, drama, art in Montrose

* April 27, The Wesley Pruitt Band at Turn of the Century Saloon in Montrose. 

* May 24-27, Mountain Film in Telluride. 

* May 31-June 2,  30th Annual Telluride Balloon Festival.

* June 3-9, Wild West Festival in Telluride.

* June 7-9, Telluride Heritage Festival.

* June 20-23, 40th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

* June 27-30, Telluride Wine Festival.

* July 4, Telluride 4th of July Celebration.

* July 4, Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration in Ouray. 

* July 11-14, Telluride Yoga Festival.

* July 12-13, Hardrock 100 Endurance Run in Telluride.

* July 18-20, Ah Haa Art Auction in Telluride. 

* August 2-4, Telluride Jazz Festival.

* August 8-18, Telluride Chamber Music Festival.

* August 16-18, Telluride Festival of the Arts. 

* August 26-September 2, Telluride Film Festival.

* September 3, Ouray County Rodeo 

* September 7, Imogene Pass Run in Ouray/Telluride.

* September 13-15, Telluride Brews and Blues Festival. 

* September 21, Mountain to Desert Ride in Telluride. 

* October 11-13, Telluride Horror Show.

* October 26, KOTO Radio Halloween Bash in Telluride.

2 + ADULTS:  

$ 200.00 per night         No Minimum Stay Required                                                    

$1200.00 per week (based on 7 nights), includes a $200.00 discount (free night)

4 + ADULTS:

$  275.00 per night           No Minimum Stay Required  

$1650.00 per week (based on 7 nights), includes a $275.00 discount (free night)

6 + ADULTS:

$ 300.00 per night          No Minimum Stay Required 

$1800.00 per week (based on 7 nights), includes a $300.00 discount (free night)

Monthly rate - negotiable

Check-in 3PM; Check-out 11AM

**We offer Housekeeping and Tidy Service at an additional fee and for as often as you need!  

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, PayPal, E-Checks, Personal Checks, Cash in US Dollars only

One night's deposit required at booking, the remaining due 30 days prior to stay

A Vacation Rental Agreement will be delivered to Guest for complete review and signatures(s).  

Due to the various actitvies available to guests staying at Wild Bunch River Ranch, LLC, each Adult Guest and Parent or Guardian of each Minor Guest must agree to a Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement prior to arrival or at the time of making a reservation.  This Agreement will be delivered to Guest with the Vacation Rental Agreement for complete review and signature(s). 

PET POLICY

Please note we are a working ranch with 18 Alpacas and 2 English Springer Spaniels. Your pet MUST BE FRIENDLY and will need to meet and greet our Springer Spaniels!   Due to the river and pond, along with a sand beach just outside your cabin door, we know your dog will want to play!  We will require a refundable $100.00 Security Deposit to ensure that you, as the pet owner, make every effort to clean/rinse/dry off your pets before heading back inside the cabin.     A Pet Addendum will be sent with the Vacation Rental Agreement for your review and signature.   Due to our livestock, there may be certain breeds not acceptable.  Please inquire.