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Tranquil Retreat w/ private National Forrest access, pond & creek
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Westcliffe, CO
- Place, The Historic Beckwith Ranch24 min drive
- Place, Smokey Jack Observatory33 min drive
- Place, Silver Cliff Museum34 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Upstairs Landing
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tranquil Retreat w/ private National Forrest access, pond & creek
Our beautiful private property overlooking the Wet Mountain Valley has a pond, year round Buttermilk creek that sounds lovely even in Winter. Our private access to the San Isabel National forest & the 90 mile Rainbow trail along the Sangre de Christo Mountains. Hunter paradise. Fall asleep to the sound of running water & sipping coffee in the gazebo by the pond. At night light the fire in the wood stove and while you are warm and see the flames dancing in our cozy house with wrap around deck and views into the wet mountain valley with many forests, meadows, trails, lakes to boat and fish.
Or light a fire in our fire ring while watching the night sky.
From the porch you can see passing by (specially early and at dusk) Elk, deer, turkey and hummingbirds that you can watch and admire.
The house has two rooms with 1 King and the other 1 Queen, one room with 1 single and one Double/Full , 1 single bed on the upper loft. 2 couches that turn to beds.
A lovely brand new kitchen to cook and a wrap around porch and deck to enjoy views and the sound of the creek
- Hiking
- relaxing by the pond & creek
- Hunting & Fishing
- Wolf sanctuary in the valley
- River rafting
- Mountain biking
- Excursions to Hot springs, skiing Art & Jazz Festivals, Sand Dunes
- Dark Sky Sanctuary & observatory in Westcliffe
It is a wonderful quiet place with no one around, yet 15 min you can be in town and check out one of the local restaurants/coffee shops and fun gift stores.
At times we are at the upper part of our property You are welcome to visit with us, but we basically let our guests enjoy the place on their own,We hope you enjoy all the nature and Privacy. We also have two really lovely dogs, Martin and Tiny, they are here to keep the bears away, and are amazing guard dogs. They are very friendly with people, though they may bark to keep predators away or when they first meet someone. At times we may need to get something from our garage or do some maintenance, but basically think of having your own mountain abode:)
Or light a fire in our fire ring while watching the night sky.
From the porch you can see passing by (specially early and at dusk) Elk, deer, turkey and hummingbirds that you can watch and admire.
The house has two rooms with 1 King and the other 1 Queen, one room with 1 single and one Double/Full , 1 single bed on the upper loft. 2 couches that turn to beds.
A lovely brand new kitchen to cook and a wrap around porch and deck to enjoy views and the sound of the creek
- Hiking
- relaxing by the pond & creek
- Hunting & Fishing
- Wolf sanctuary in the valley
- River rafting
- Mountain biking
- Excursions to Hot springs, skiing Art & Jazz Festivals, Sand Dunes
- Dark Sky Sanctuary & observatory in Westcliffe
It is a wonderful quiet place with no one around, yet 15 min you can be in town and check out one of the local restaurants/coffee shops and fun gift stores.
At times we are at the upper part of our property You are welcome to visit with us, but we basically let our guests enjoy the place on their own,We hope you enjoy all the nature and Privacy. We also have two really lovely dogs, Martin and Tiny, they are here to keep the bears away, and are amazing guard dogs. They are very friendly with people, though they may bark to keep predators away or when they first meet someone. At times we may need to get something from our garage or do some maintenance, but basically think of having your own mountain abode:)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are 100% not responsible for accidents.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Small gatherings for an evening are fine
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely outside only or we keep deposit!
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Small gatherings for an evening are fine
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Westcliffe
Located in Westcliffe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. San Isabel Lake and Hermit Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Smokey Jack Observatory and Journey Quest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Westcliffe, CO
What's nearby
- The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 24 min drive - 11.0 km
- Hermit Park - 32 min drive - 23.1 km
- Smokey Jack Observatory - 33 min drive - 22.8 km
- Silver Cliff Museum - 34 min drive - 24.6 km
- Cotopaxi City Park - 51 min drive - 42.9 km
Restaurants
- R's Pizza Westcluffe CO - 19 min drive
- Weck - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Katarina Sky
We are lovers of the outdoors and animals...a forester from Switzerland who love our home and life in the Rocky Mountains of the Wild West. The great people and the amazing place here is something for everyone that we love to share with people from around the world.
We are also Wild Land fire fighters and are very very busy during the Summer/fall fighting fires.
We hope you enjoy all the nature and Privacy.
We are also Wild Land fire fighters and are very very busy during the Summer/fall fighting fires.
We hope you enjoy all the nature and Privacy.
Why they chose this property
The moment we saw this awesome slice of heaven, the forrest, the beauty and views, meadows, fireflies, our pond and stream ... and a 500,000 acre + "backyard" called Sangre de Christo mountain range and San Isabel Forest.
How can one resist that???
How can one resist that???
What makes this property unique
To have the feeling of a mountain ranch retreat where you may not want to leave, you can go straight in the National Forrest to Rainbow trail through our back gate for hiking, in Winter close to skiing and lots of snowshoeing. (we have 2 pairs for guests)
We have dogs, cats, horses and chicken to also have our guests enjoy being around animals, we will reduce your fees if you help feed :)
And have fresh eggs when available.
The elk , turkey and deer may come around, early in the morning and at dusk, or you like to sit and rad a book by the pond and listen to the the creek spilling over the rocks.
Be in your mountain adventure while you can take outings to hot springs, breweries, mountain trails and peaks, white water rafting, hunting, fishing or go visit the wolf sanctuary to see those magnificent animals up close.
Hop into the local town for a cold beer and good food., a open sky Shakespeare performance, Rodeo, Wolf Sanctuary, Westcliffe's own Observatory, river rafting or skiing and snowshoeing along the beautiful trails and near by ski area of Mammoth that is not very crowded.
We have dogs, cats, horses and chicken to also have our guests enjoy being around animals, we will reduce your fees if you help feed :)
And have fresh eggs when available.
The elk , turkey and deer may come around, early in the morning and at dusk, or you like to sit and rad a book by the pond and listen to the the creek spilling over the rocks.
Be in your mountain adventure while you can take outings to hot springs, breweries, mountain trails and peaks, white water rafting, hunting, fishing or go visit the wolf sanctuary to see those magnificent animals up close.
Hop into the local town for a cold beer and good food., a open sky Shakespeare performance, Rodeo, Wolf Sanctuary, Westcliffe's own Observatory, river rafting or skiing and snowshoeing along the beautiful trails and near by ski area of Mammoth that is not very crowded.
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