Estelene Bunkhouse

 

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Estelene Bunkhouse

Estelene was established in 1910 and served as a community center and
post office for the rural people of southwest Baca County until 1927. Estelene
was named after Estelene Collins, the lady who operated the post office
on the Collins Ranch. Estelene was also a teacher at the local schoolhouse
for a time. The story goes that after she got older and unable to climb
the hill to the original post office, she asked the community to build
her a post office closer to the house. So, less than 50 yards away, a newer
and nicer post office was built to accommodating the aging post-mistress
and so in Estelene, CO there are two post offices. One old and one new!

After the building ceased to serve as a post office, it most often as
storage or a bunkhouse. In the 40’s the building was plumbed and re-done
to serve permanently as a bunkhouse for the ranch. Ranch help lived there
occasionally and even whole families. In the 60’s the family of a Mexican
ranch hand moved in and Toots Everett built onto the outside of the bunkhouse
to accommodate the family and allow them to use both the upstairs and down
stairs. Since the early 70’s the bunkhouse has served as storage for the
family. Now, for family, friends, and guests, the bunkhouse has been re-claimed
and renovated to serve as a guesthouse.

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First Post Office

The bunkhouse is located directly on the birding trail and with-in only
minutes of many of the best birding sites in Baca County. Carrizo creek
runs in back of the bunkhouse and canyon lands surround the ranch. County
Road M runs right by the guesthouse and gives access to Carrizo and Cottonwood
canyons right out your back door. The bunkhouse is entirely self-contained
for 2-4 people. There is one regular bed and a smaller bed in the loft.
The renovation strove to accommodate guests with the modern conveniences,
while staying true to the unique and historic tradition of the building.
Come be our guests and stay in the historic Estelene Bunkhouse.

 

Description
Estelene Kitchen

Amenities:

Two double beds, A/C, cast-iron stove with ceramic log fire for heat,
Cast-iron pedestal tub with shower ring, guest book with local information
and contacts, and porch with propane grill. Full Kitchen with: microwave,
stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, tea pot, all utensils, silverware,
dishes, pots and pans, and free bottles of water.

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Estelene Bed
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Cozy chair and wood stove
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Loft