This new Red Cliff Guest House website is now up and running. Deciding on a topic for this first Blog entry was not difficult.
Over the years my wife and I have owned several homes and businesses away from our primary residence. Some of the sagas of absentee ownership we have experienced could be subjects for books and movies. In 2012 when we decided to furnish the Red Cliff Guest House for vacation rental while living several thousand miles away, my first thought was “Oh, no. Here we go again.” My fears have proven to be without cause.
I took some time interviewing several property managers in the area. One of those was John Ryan who owns High Hopes Property Management. I liked the fact that he was only a few miles from the Red Cliff Guest House – just on the other side of the valley. But we also found John very personable, and when I spoke to several friends in Durango their references for John were uniform — “If John says he will do it, it will get done.” We selected John to manage Red Cliff Guest House and have never regretted that decision.
As a 25-year resident in Durango, John knows the area and many vendors in the area well. His recommendations to our guests can be relied upon. Do you want to know from whom to rent gear, who provides our guests discounts on rentals and services, who to raft with, horseback ride with and where to find great golf or a hike – just ask John. If you are looking for a casual dining spot or a nice dinner, John knows where to go. John knows why you cannot find a better spot to vacation than Durango.
Testimony to his dedication to our guests can be found by reading the Guest Comments on this website and seeing how many times he is complimented.
Besides thanking John for his professional and caring expertise, I want to thank his family. John is a very strong family man, and more than once I recognized that his responsible management has taken him away from his wife Michelle and his two children, Sydney and Sadie. We thank the entire Ryan Family for making the Red Cliff Guest House the success it has been.
