The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access - Custer County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4149 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Explore the area

Westcliffe, CO

Hermit Park18 min drive
Smokey Jack Observatory20 min drive
Silver Cliff Museum21 min drive
Canon City, CO (CNE-Fremont County)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access

The Blue Elk Mountain Home sits on 10 beautiful, peaceful private acres, at an elevation of 8500 feet. Low Humidity, clean air, and fresh Mountain Breezes await!

Walk out your back door and see the incredible, stunning views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Front Range, and her fourteen thousand foot peaks! Walk out your front door, with views of the Wet Mountains! The breathtaking views and the peace here are second to none.

The location is perfect. Only 7-1/2 mile to the Historic Town of Westcliffe, Colorado, which features plenty of dining and shopping, including Antique Shops, Boutiques, Art Galleries, Coffee Shops, and a full service Grocery Store.
Year round access on County Maintained Roads., and Private Roads.
Westcliffe offers many family fun filled events throughout the year.

Westcliffe is a designated Dark Sky Community. Check out the observatory and the amazing stargazing! Enjoy the telescope and check out the Milky Way , planets, constellations and stars.

Minutes from the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, and the San Isabel National Forest, where you have many accesses and options for hiking, fishing and nature exploring.

Fly fishing, trout fishing, horseback riding, Llama trekking, are close by, as well.

The Blue Elk Mountain Home is fully stocked, and offers a Washer/Dryer.

Please Note: The Blue Elk is a short term rental property approved by Custer County.
The guest limit per Custer County is 4 guest including children.
We do have security cameras on the exterior of The Blue Elk for security purposes only.
Please message me with any questions! And enjoy your stay!
Thank you !
Tracy Gullet

Property manager

Tracy Gullet

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Food and drink in kitchen please

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

* Maximum guest limit 4. * No Hunting * No Firearms or shooting of any kind * No open burning or firepits * No pets * No parties * No smoking

* Please dispose of trash in bear proof trash container. * Clean grill after each use (Bear Preventative) * We do not rent to Companies/Contractors

* All guest must read the instruction manual, which has important instructions for arrival and departure

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Westcliffe

Located in Westcliffe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Silver Cliff Museum and The Historic Beckwith Ranch are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Smokey Jack Observatory and Music Pass Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Westcliffe, CO

What's nearby

Hermit Park - 18 min drive
Smokey Jack Observatory - 20 min drive
Silver Cliff Museum - 21 min drive
The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 25 min drive
Royal Gorge Bridge - 80 min drive

Restaurants

Letter Drop Inn - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hermit Park, Smokey Jack Observatory and Silver Cliff Museum. The Historic Beckwith Ranch and Music Pass Trailhead are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

12 January 2024

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

Blue Elk Beauty

The Blue Elk is a lovely place to stay to get away from the city. So quiet and easy to walk right into with everything you need for a relaxing stay already provided. We hope to become repeaters!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

6 September 2023

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

Amazing Propert!

We stayed 5 nights and loved every second. The town is so sweet and majestic. The house itself is magical and beautiful. We look forward to coming back many times!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

14 August 2023

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

Blue Elk Best View in the Valley

As usual, the cabin was clean and welcoming. We love the views on every side. The deer and swallows and bluebirds are just an added bonus!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2023

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

Amazing Views!

This property was everything advertised and more. All the little touches, like hooks in the bathrooms to hang clothes, we’re greatly appreciated. The views were phenomenal. We absolutely loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

28 May 2023

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

Relaxing getaway

With so much to do within any direction this house was a perfect fit for us. There are restaurant options and a small grocery store in town, most places close at 8. I do wish that the bedroom upstairs had blinds/tint or something on the skylights. If you want to sleep in, that isn’t the room for you, it also gets pretty warm up there compared to the rest of the house. We got to watch deer daily in the morning and evenings and it was an very quiet area. The house was well stocked with all necessities and check in/out was a breeze!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Gullet

My Husband and I purchased the Blue Elk in July of 2019. We stumbled upon the town of Westcliffe, CO , and fell in love. Westcliffe is at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range to the West and The Wet Mountains to the East. This little town with galleries, coffee shops, shopping and a grocery is special. We are Blessed to have found this gem of a town and this awesome property.
Year round access, and excellent location !

Why they chose this property

The minute we pulled up in the driveway of this property, we knew we had found our mountain home. The views are absolutely amazing. The Sangre's and Wet Mountain Valley are literally in your back yard!

The home is light and airy, and perfect for relaxation and tranquility, yet close to town.
Easy access and a well maintained and immaculate home, this property is by far the best we have seen in Southern Colorado.

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