See all properties
Entire home

Fantastic Mountain Home

Holiday home in Idaho Springs with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Fantastic Mountain Home

Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 498.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
Idaho Springs, CO
  • Place, Yankee Hill
  • Place, Saint Mary's Glacier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Winter Park Ski Resort
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Mountain Home

Fantastic mountain home! Open, vaulted, wood stove in the living room, lots of mountain charm, over-sized windows to maximize the views! Wood floors, open, updated kitchen. Enjoy the deck with a Southeast exposure, soaking up the sun and views!

Amazing view of St. mary's glacier! Tons of ATV and hiking trails. Great outdoors activities - hiking, ATVing, jeep trails - miles and miles of national forest that can be your own personal playground! Gorgeous lakes with in a few miles

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior detail
Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (67 reviews)
Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
3 night minimum

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR-25-121

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Yankee Hill and Saint Mary's Glacier reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide.
View more Holiday homes in Idaho SpringsOpens in a new window
Map
Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Saint Mary's Glacier - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Georgetown Lake - 32 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 33 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 34 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 71 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Xpress Coffee - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Empire Dairy King - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Edge Coffee House - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Mountain Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Mountain Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Mountain Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Mountain Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Saint Mary's Glacier and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Yankee Hill. Phoenix Gold Mine and Underhill Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this home was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Retreat

The cabin was really perfect. Views and location were incredible. An extremely relaxing environment and well-appointed property. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Great cabin, beautiful view. Altitude at 11k ft! Big comfy couch and fireplace was wonderful! We even got some fresh snow. Perfect winter setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Mountain Home by St Mary's Glacier

We stayed here 6/13 to 6/27. The owners were great at making local suggestions and responded quickly with any communications we had. The location was amazing, looking at the St Mary's Glacier right from the front of the property. We could see the glacier while laying in bed, in the living room and on the front porch while enjoying breakfast and other meals from the outdoor table and chairs. We were visited by hummingbirds within a few feet, several times a day while on the porch, especially while wearing bright colors. The property itself was nicely furnished for our needs as we cooked most of the meals there. The main bed was very comfortable which was nice. Some rentals have cheap uncomfortable mattresses, and we picked this property based on other reviews that the bed was comfortable for our extended stay. The location of the property was off a dirt road, so if you have nice vehicles that might be something to consider. The local grocery store and small downtown was about 20 minutes away and was a nice scenic drive. St Mary's glacier was literally a 5-minute drive and definitely worth checking out.The only downside for us was the altitude. The property is located over 10,000 feet which was amazing. Since we are from Florida and used to very little changes in altitude, I really struggled with the higher altitude and felt like I could not ever catch my breath. This in no way reflects on the cabin itself. We highly recommend this property. Thank you!!
Living Room View
Driveway
View from St Mary's Glacier upper hike
Lower St Mary's glacier hike
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well stocked house. One mile gravel road to reach the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Beautiful views. Clean and comfortable. Could use a working TV in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin, in a pretty little area, close to St Mary’s Glacier. Well maintained and easy to access in warmer months. I can see how in colder snowier months it would be more difficult to access without proper transportation so be prepared. Great host/owner that communicates well and responds promptly to questions. Would definitely stay here again. Pros: remote, high on the mountain, spectacular views of snow top mountains, big deck with access from front room and primary bedroom, great WiFi reception, smart tv in livingroom. Cons: kitchen pots/pans/bakeware could be updated a bit, primary bedroom tv could be updated to a smart tv or a Roku added for streaming (just because we fall asleep to tv at night).
Moose on the road close to the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Klaytonsports

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Difficult and Dangerous.

We booked this property knowing it was high in the mountains and we would need a vehicle with 4 wheel or all wheel drive. Which we had. Upon arrival there was no way to pull into the drive because there was 2 foot of snow and no where on the narrow mountain road to park which was not maintained by the owner or a management company. We called the owner and she told us we would have to shovel the drive. We were lucky a neighbor was stuck behind us in the road. I offered him 20 and he came and plowed the drive for us. When we finally were able to enter the property it was covered in dust and cob webs. Every utensil was dirty which we cleaned. Over the next several days the property owners neighbors would be our only option for getting in and getting out. This was a scary and dangerous experience for a family of 4. There was very little extra fire wood which we saved incase the power went out. The owner needs to manage the property and the drive better.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Everything was neat, comf and worked as it should have Would stay here again. M
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven in the Rockies

Location was amazing .. 10,000 feet. Extremely relaxing in this beautiful home. Could use a more detailed cleaning but my house could use that too!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

We had a wonderful stay! The house and kitchen are fully stocked like someone actually lives there. And unlike other VRBOs, the instructions and rules were very minimal. It felt very welcoming. The views of the mountains are not included in the listing pictures but they are vast and beautiful. Can be seen from the couch and kitchen. Even in August we could still see snow. There’s a swingset and two fire pits, and even raspberry bushes to snack on. The TV has been upsized from the listing pictures as well. You cannot see any neighbors from the house and we only saw one car go by the house the whole stay. The only noise is an occasional chipmunk. We had the best time and are so glad we chose this house for our stay. Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

m h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic and Remote

The Property was exactly as listed. This was exacrly what we were looking for in a mountain stay. We have been through Idaho Springs many times, but first time staying. We took in some White water rafting and loved coming back home to the mountain. Highly recommend this home. Host were very responsive! Great home and GREAT location. FYI. Glacier lake hike was incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin with a great view

The cabin had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We saw some wildlife sitting on the deck. The view is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, comfortable house

We stayed for almost 3 weeks in February. The house was very warm, even on coldest winter nights. Beds were comfortable. Wifi was strong and my husband was able to work remotely with lots of video calls. Kitchen was very well stocked and we cooked all our meals. We also got Insta cart deliveries to the house. Owner was very accomodating and helped us to get driveway plowed after large snowfall. We only had minor problems on checkin day. The email with checkin info went into spam folder, so it took us time to figure it out. And the second problem was that house thermostat was set on 55F and water heater turned off between renters. So the house was really cold when we arrived and it took 4-5 hours for house to warm up.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful!

Wonderful cabin perfect for any getaway and privacy! Host was wonderful and communication was easy and quick.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

This is the perfect mountain cabin! Clean, cozy and modern and very quiet on a private road. The views are very nice and we saw beautiful sunrises. Lots of things to do in the area from mining towns to 14ners. Our host, Colleen, was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

The home itself was good & in a beautiful location. The only issue is that the mattress was kind of hard. To reiterate, the HOME was great; there was one other issue that needs to be stated (even though it doesn’t pertain to the home itself) but as a warning to others: the drivers on the front range are very aggressive & dangerous. Just keep that in mind when booking.Overall the home was great, I just wouldn’t stay in this area again because of how dangerous & aggressive people drive on I-70.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain View Paradise

Very clean, well maintained, home away from home. Enjoyed our private and quiet location. The Mountain views are incredible. St Mary’s Glacier hike is only minutes away and well worth the time. Activities only a short drive, downtown Idaho springs is quaint and a very friendly atmosphere. Rocky Mountains National Park is within a 2 hour drive and the views are remarkable entering into the west entrance. If you’re looking for that nice, quiet getaway, you’ve found it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway!

Cabin was the perfect size for our little getaway in the mountains! the views! 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emad W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DANGEROUS - PLEASE BE CAREFUL

I have never given a bad review ever, but this time I feel compelled to do it for the future travelers. This is not about money nor about customer service, this review is about the character of the owner and her negligence. We were supposed to spend 5 nights in this cabin, we ended up leaving after 1 night. It was the longest and the worst night we have ever experienced. We were stranded in the cabin for over 24 hours with no food and a sick child with high fever. We rented this cabin for our winter vacation, I asked the owner about the road before reserving and she said she never had issues. We get there around 4:30 pm the road was unplowed and our car got stuck and we had to carry our suitcases and walked uphill. There was no direction on the instructions and there were at least 4 cabins that look exactly the same, so we had to walk to each 1 of them until we got the right one. I texted the owner to tell her about our car getting stuck and that we can't drive back to town for food, she told me to call for a tow. We had to spend the night with no food and my oldest daughter spiked a fever and we had no way to get to any pharmacy. It was a sleepless night until 5 am where we called for AAA. While waiting inside the car for AAA the neighbor showed-up very angry and was cussing at us because he said we were using his private road, we explained the situation and we told him that is where the GPS took us and he kept yelling at me and my husband asking us to leave. Finally AAA shows-up but the driver told us that it is going to be very challenging to tow us because he got stuck too. It took us 4 hours 35 minutes to get out of there with both the driver and my husband working together under the cold weather. Meanwhile, I was updating the owner with videos and messages. She told me she was going to send someone to plow the road but no one showed-up and she never bothered to ask whether we made it out safely or not. I texted her the following day, to let her know that we left the cabin and that the way she handled the situation was not acceptable and asked her for a refund. She replied back telling me that she did not do anything wrong and wrote "DON'T TEXT ME ANYMORE, AS I WILL NOT BE RESPONDING".
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nyah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cozy Getaway

Great cabin with a beautiful view, especially in the winter. The host was very nice and kept up good communication. Definitely advise bringing something awd in the winter.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Dream Get Away

This lovely little cabin and it’s semi isolated location stole our hearts. We LOVED everything about our stay. The ride up to the cabin was fun during good weather and was a bit of a thrill when it was foggy. Being surrounded by nothing but nature was so peaceful. It was exactly what we needed. The kitchen was well stocked with condiments, spices and items in the freezer left by other guests. The bed and sofa were super comfortable. The shower was great. We loved painting on the deck in the morning and cooking brats over the open fire at night. Everyone in town was friendly. We had some car trouble and Bill’s Mobile came up the mountain to help us out at a very reasonable price. Our host was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. HIGHLY recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Cabin

This property was just as described and perfect for getting some peace and quiet while not being to far away from Denver. You cannot see any neighbors from the property and it has some pretty good views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

This cabin was just perfect for our family getaway. Check in was easy. We loved the location and overall coziness. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cabin Retreat

It's a great, quiet, relaxing spot where we could really get away from the city. Its proximity to the St. Mary's Glacier trailhead really pushes the cabin the extra mile
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bryan & Colleen Kelly

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback