Dave C.

First off all, I am a HUGE Indiana Jones fan so when we were driving through Antonito, my jaw literally dropped and I was "giddy as a schoolboy" when we saw the sign for the Indiana Jones B&B and I realized that it was the actual house seen at the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Located across the railroad tracks, the exterior of the house looks pretty much the same as it did in the film. The wooden mailbox marked "Jones" greets you at the front of the dusty yard surrounded by an old tree-trunk fence. The house is very old, over 100 years, so that's pretty much what you can expect. When we drove up to take pictures we were greeted by one of the managers, Michael, who was very gracious to let us come inside and look around. Again, I was "giddy as a schoolboy!" A creaky old wooden screen door opens up just like it did for River Phoenix in the film into the living room which has been painted a "close" shade of green to what it was when they filmed. On the walls adorn Indiana Jones memorabilia such as a prop replica of the headpiece of Ra. There's a rack in the corner with such replica props as Indy's trademark fedora, whip and satchel, and an Indiana Jones movie poster. There's a couch and a small CRT TV with satellite and all of the Indiana Jones DVD's to watch. They also have free Wi-Fi for the guests. The dining and kitchen area are further back beyond the double-door pantry and near the dining room window is where Sean Connery was sitting at his desk writing in his grail diary. There's a long dining table here for guests to eat. Michael informed us that he is a "master chef" and takes care of the breakfast services which are made to order and cooked on an antique cast iron wood stove. The house is quite small and the 3 upstairs bedrooms have been converted into guest rooms, each equipped with a shower and/or bathtub, sink and toiletries. There's the "Coronado" room with a double bed and attached bathroom with stand-up tile shower. The "Cortez" room has a private balcony and Queen and double bed and a standing shower with tile. The "Crusaders" room has a King-sized bed with a detached bathroom with a European jacuzzi-style tub. Downstairs on the main floor is the "master" bedroom appropriately called "The Holy Grail" room which has a nicer and bigger Queen sized bed and outside viewing windows. Be sure to choose your room wisely depending on your personal needs. We did not actually stay overnight here but it seems like a no-brainer to stay at the House of Indy if you are an absolute die-hard fan who can fully appreciate the authenticity of it. However, if you are just looking for a general comfort B&B, are probably better off booking a comfy hotel room in Alamosa about 30 miles north. You are going to be roughing it a bit if you stay here so if you are used to sleeping in a dormatory or cabin and don't mind staying in a tiny old scruffy house with creaky wooden floors and beds and no AC then you should not have any complaints. The rates may seem a bit high for what you get but keep in mind that you are paying for the nostalgia, NOT the comfort. The house is located about a mile from the Cumbres and Toltec Steam Engine Railroad that was also used in the movie and you can take a scenic train ride to Chama, NM or Osier, CO. If you ride the train, be sure to save your ticket as it will get you a 25% discount off of a 2-night stay at the Indy B&B. The Indiana Jones house is an historic landmark and it's great to see that nostalgia is being well preserved, and although it's a neat idea, may not be the most ideal or luxurious place to host a Bed & Breakfast. It is what it is. Indy fans should be prepared to temper your expectations against your passion and enthusiasm. The Indiana Jones House might benefit more from being converted into a tourist museum. Like Indy says, "It belongs in a museum."