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Two houses tucked away in the "Heart of Paonia," this lovely "Paonia Original" is a birders paradise and offers privacy, convenience, and undeniable charm.The property includes two fully furnished residences, complete with furniture, artwork, housewares, and silverware, making it truly move-in or rental ready. Laura's Tower, built in 2018, is a 993-square-foot retreat perched above Rio Grande Avenue, offering bird's-eye views of the surrounding area. This two-story residence features a covered north-facing deck overlooking the mesas and a sunny south-facing balcony above Stewart Ditch. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom, office, sitting area, and beautifully tiled full bath. The lower level includes a bright and efficient kitchen, dining area, cozy sitting space, half bath, and stackable washer/dryer combo. Kale's Cottage, a 374-square-foot Solargon built in 2010, boasts an elegant design and is nestled in its own private oasis setting. Inside, the modern yet cozy interior features a lovely tongue-and-groove vaulted wood ceiling, full kitchen, beautiful Lopi 1250 wood stove, king sized bed, loveseat, work table, and walk-in tiled shower. Step outside to enjoy the covered decks, expansive green lawn, roomy dog kennel, and yard game area. Additional amenities include a separate laundry building with one washer, two dryers, folding table, and extra storage, plus a charming one-room studio with vaulted ceilings and its own dog run. The current owner has successfully operated the property as a short-term rental for the past 11 years and has earned Airbnb Superhost status. The property ranks in the top 1% of homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. This property is an active Airbnb rental and may take longer than 24 hours to schedule a showing. Come experience this unique Paonia property and let your imagination run free!
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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2026 4:08 PM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Bernadette Stech, 9702615928
Listing Office: Paonia Realty
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