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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8118.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ohio City, CO
  • Western State Colorado University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Monarch Ski Area
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Taylor River
    ‪65 min drive‬
  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

An "Island in the Sky" . . .

NOTE: Minimum age to secure reservation & host guests is 25.

CABIN VIDEO TOUR:
https://youtu.be/wpPZK11tlz0?si=oP3_cqxAVlhJQdNp
(copy & paste this link in your web browser)

OHIO CITY VIDEO TOUR: A MODERN DAY GHOST TOWN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku_FNLY6LsE
(copy & paste this link in your web browser. Start at "Time Stamp" 1:46)

NOTE Re: ATV's: Ohio City is a "No ATV's Through Town" area. Please trailer your ATV's to approved off-road areas. We want to honor all residents by maintaining a "quiet mountain setting".

Two story, 1,278 sf cabin with partial-use detached garage, horse corral* (corral to be completed, hopefully, end of Sept. '18) with adjoining corral shed / tack room. Situated 8,595 feet above sea level, this "Island in the Sky" has beautiful views up & down Quartz Creek Valley, surrounded by Aspen groves, nearby Quartz Creek, and stunning vistas of 'above timberline peaks'. This truly is 'Rocky Mountain High'!

There is a large covered deck that spans the entire width of the front of the house, facing east (with large log swing & dbl log seat w/ console - see pics). Both the sunrises and sunsets are fully experienced from the way this cabin is situated on the property, in the middle of Quartz Creek Valley.

Please refer to the photo gallery for a greater appreciation of this quaint, rustic, very homey property. As you can see, a picture/pictures are worth a thousand words . . .

SPECIAL CLEANING PROTOCOLS:
• Wash all sheets, pillow cases & towels in hot water
• Wipe down all countertops & horizontal surfaces in bathrooms with disinfectant cleaners
• Wipe down bathroom & kitchen fixtures, control knobs, etc. with disinfectant cleaners
• Wipe down all door handles, light switches, cabinet pulls, etc.with disinfectant cleaners
• We will also leave a dispenser of disinfectant cleaners (not to be used for skin) on the counter

Property manager

Scott Reno
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Max 8 Occupants plus 2 Add'l Children (under 18)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
NO Fires outside due to dry and windy conditions which are typical.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ohio City

Located in Ohio City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hancock Ghost Town and St. Elmo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Isabel National Forest and Taylor River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ohio City, CO

What's nearby

  • Western State Colorado University - 28 min drive - 32.5 km
  • San Isabel National Forest - 33 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Monarch Ski Area - 53 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Taylor River - 65 min drive - 68.7 km
  • St. Elmo - 118 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mother Lode - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An "Island in the Sky" . . . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An "Island in the Sky" . . .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An "Island in the Sky" . . .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An "Island in the Sky" . . . located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 25 miles (40 km) of Gunnison Pioneer Museum and Jorgensen Park. Western State Colorado University and Curecanti Creek are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 93 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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

Great place

Everithing was awesome. The cabin is beautiful, cozy and very well equipped. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms have everything you needThere were only 2 things negative:1 coverlet was torn and there were dog’s hair below the furniture
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

White xmas

Its off the beaten path and a great scenic drive. The host is awesome. Cant say enough..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Excellent!

Scott and family always make it easy! Great place to stay and easy to work with! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Clean, Cozy, and Comfortable Cabin

Cabin is as advertised. Great location, clean, plenty of parking, and enough room for six adults, food, and gear. Beds were comfortable and the bunkbeds were larger than expected. Plenty of hot water and the entire cabin stayed warm even on cold evenings. Communication with the host was easy, check in and check out were straightforward, and we never experienced any issues. Would recommend, as this is a nice cabin for a Colorado mountain getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E.

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

Great Cabin, Great Location

Spent a few days at the cabin while exploring the nearby trails. Was great to play Horseshoes again, and the neighbors were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Ohio city retreat

Cozy cabin perfect for our 4 man dirt bike trip. Well appointed nicely kept cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Beautiful Setting

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Island in the Sky. The drive to the property was so pretty and only a short 24 minutes from Gunnison. We loved sitting on the porch and watching for wildlife and listening to the coyotes howl. The hummingbirds let us know how upset they were that their feeders were empty. My granddaughter loved reading all the children's books. The bunk beds were full size and larger than expected for bunks. That room also had its own bath making it a great spot for my daughter and her family to have their own space. The only thing I would say as a negative is that I expected shampoo, conditioner and bodywash so I didn't pack that and it wasn't provided. But, that was not a big deal. I just wish I had known ahead of time so I could have planned for that. Oh, and we couldn't find a cheese grater. But, otherwise the house was well stocked and very comfortable. We were in the area for my other daughter's wedding celebration.The host was so generous and accommodating allowing space for the two families to get to know each other in this great space. I am so grateful and would definitely recommend this home for your next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great Place to Celebrate

We celebrated my sons graduation. Enough room for a few friends and family. Horse shoe pits were a bonus. A fire pit was the only thing that would have made it better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Great Place!

We have stayed here multiple times and it’s always a perfect place for our extended family! Very clean and all the amenities you might need. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay in the Quartz Creek Valley!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Just right

We needed a place to sleep and keep warm. This had a well-appointed kitchen, a nice living room and great beds
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Excellent!

Great place to to stay and explore the outdoors!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great place to stay with family or friends

I stayed here with 5 other guys for a dirt bike riding trip. The house was beautiful and slept the 6 of us very comfortably. The kitchen is very well stocked. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Will be staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great Place.

We enjoyed this cute cabin. Everything was really clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the horse shoe pits and tetherball. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This property is exactly as is said it was. I struggle staying outside our home because of cleanliness but this place was perfect. The bed was super comfortable, best night sleep in awhile. There was a siren that went off one night at 10 pm that we can had no clue what it was for. In Wisconsin it means a tornado so we didn’t know what to expect out there. The location was a little far from where we needed to be but that was our own fault. We went for the purpose of fishing all the rivers were low. Thanks for the great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

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

Great place to stay!

The house was awesome. Clean and comfy. Had everything one could need, and them some. Beautiful views and relaxing atmosphere. Just bring your food and your good to go. Best place to stay!! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Very nice and well stocked cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Island in the Sky getaway

We have family that has cabins in the area so we chose to stay here but it was the best decision! We loved hanging out on the porch at night and looking for wildlife and at the stars. The owners family leaves nearby and it was great to have them close if we had any problems and we enjoyed meeting them! Thank you for a great stay in Ohio City!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie E.

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

Completely stocked

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

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

Quiet location with easy access to many areas.

We enjoyed our stay at “Island in the Sky”! It was a great location for our family. We rode UTV’s daily in many areas around Ohio City. The parking was great for us with our trucks a trailers. The kids enjoyed tether ball and the adults loved coffee on the porch in the mornings and evenings out under the stars. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Beautiful Mountain cabin

We loved being in Ohio city with the beauty and kind people It was a joy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Elk Shed Hunting

Scott & Kim, Really enjoyed our stay at your cabin! We had 5 adults, plenty of room. Would like to have met you, I might suggest a couple of things we ran across, the kitchen faucet swivel seals leak, sprayed water on the window, we wrapped a cup towel around it to prevent that, the smoke detector battery in the bedroom beeping, took it down and set it outside for the night, and the vanity faucet in the downstairs bath, screen must be partially plugged water sprays outside sink. But we had a GREAT Time. Thanks Again! David
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert Y.

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

Overall place was outstanding!

We want to thank Scott and Kim Reno for welcoming there house. Couldn’t ask for a better location and mostly privately place. We enjoyed our stay there and most definitely be back. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Christmas getaway

The space was perfect for our family. We had 9 total down to a 1 year old. Private & quite area, close and easy to go get groceries and eat out in town. Baby gate, pack and play and high chair. There was lots of snow and enjoyed a few ski days at Monarch. My wife is an amazing cook and was ecstatic with how well stocked the kitchen was. The grandkids played out in yard for hours everyday for hours. Felt extremely safe. Wifi was very good. We brought a smart TV with us. No complaints. Want to visit again in summer and explore the creek not even 100yards behind then cabin. In the area we saw Elk, big horn sheep, LOTS of mule deer and rabbits.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Fantastic place

Great place to stay and enjoy the outdoors! Scott and family are great and simple to work with. We enjoy it every year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

Cute cabin, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott Reno

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My wife (Kim) & I have been married since 1972 & have been coming to Ohio City (from Santa Cruz, CA) since 1976, initially for hunting. It has since turned into a family retreat/reunion area and our families descend every-other year (around the 4th of July) on this small piece of paradise to celebrate our lives together (there are four other cabins nearby that have become an integral part of this experience). It has become a family tradition and the "best vacation ever", providing memories for multiple generations for years to come.

Why they chose this property

In 2017 this property became available and we didn't hesitate to buy it to become semi-permanent members of this wonderful "mountain high" community.

What makes this property unique

For the last year, Kim & I have spent countless hours setting it up & furnishing it to make it a very comfortable retreat for our growing family (4 children & 15 grandchildren) and for those who would like to experience what we have over the last forty-two years . . .

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