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Our Naturally Social Distanced Home...Your Escape Escape to Normalcy!
- House188 m²
- Sleeps: 14
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 3–5 nights
8 beds, 5 private bdrms., 2 full baths. Outdoor Hot Tub. Private & Tranquil.
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Tub
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- city centreWe are a short 5 minute drive down the hill to Breckenridge Main Street. You can be parked and sitting in a restaurant within 10 minutes.
- mountainWe are a beautiful mountain drive climbing an incremental 700 feet above the town of Breckenridge. Fall foliage is spectacular and the 12,500' Baldy Mountain is the back drop for our front yard!
- resortOur home is located 700 vertical feet directly above the Breckenridge Resort Community. It is a quick 5 minute drive to enjoy the tourist "Hustle and Bustle" offered, and an equally short drive back!
- RuralOur home is built on Baldy Mountain. The area is very private with homes on Acre+ lots. You don't need to worry about neighbors participating in your vacation!
- lakeLake Dillon is 10 miles north of Breckenridge. Rent a sail boat or have lunch at the lake front.
- riverThe Blue River runs through Breckenridge. Enjoy fly fishing! Rafting excursions on the Arkansas River are shuttled from downtown Breckenridge.
- Mountain viewPeaks 10 and 9 (from left to right) form the back drop behind the 100 - 150 foot pine trees that surround our property. The home sits along Boreas Pass Road once an historic rail bed 1882 - 1936.
General
- TelephonePlease use your cell phone
- Air conditioningWINDOWS!! At 10,500 feet elevation, temperatures rarely exceed 80 degrees. Night time temperatures are in the 40s and 50s. Escape the heat at Forest Haus!!
- HeatingWarm forced gas heat. Also fireplace / wood burning stove for ambiance and added warmth!
- Linens providedBeds are made with sheets, pillow cases, blankets, comforters
- Washing machineFull Capacity Front Loading. Please use septic safe detergent.
- Clothes dryerFull Capacity
- Fireplace
- ParkingPlenty of parking within steps of the front door. Property is permitted by the county to park 5 vehicles.
- GarageProvides access to hot tub controls and storage of items our guests would like safe keeping such as mountain bikes, back packing equipment, skis etc. It does not accommodate a car in the garage.
- InternetWireless access throughout the property
- Towels providedBath, Hand and Washcloth towels are provided
- Wireless InternetBring your lap top and work from our deck or anywhere in the house.
- Wood stoveWood stove with screen insert gives flexibility for added heat or the ambiance of a fire place.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge21 Cubic Foot
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker2 coffee makers
- Toaster
- Blender
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsWe try to have certain staples like salt, pepper and sugar and some common spices, but cannot guarantee they are available for your stay. Take inventory before shopping.
- Dishes & utensilsLots of them!!
- KitchenAfter 30 years of serving groups up to 14 people, we have all of the things you have in your own kitchen and more!! Coffee makers, glassware, dishware, flatware, toaster...and blue jay in a pine tree
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningLarge Dining Room Table can comfortably accommodate 10. Dining chairs available for 14.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFamily Room has large screen smart TV. Smart TVs in 3 bedrooms as well.
- Satellite / Cable47 inch Flat Screen 3D capable on Cable with Sony PS3 for games and DVDs. Garden level bedroom has additional 32 inch Cable TV with DVD & Nintendo game set. 3D glasses and 3D movies not included.
- StereoFor listening inside the home, out on the deck and while in the hot tub.
- DVD playerSony PS3 plays games, DVDs, BlueRay, and 3D movies.
- Books
- Games
- Video libraryA large and nice blend of movies for adults and kids.
- Video games
Outside
- GardenMountainscape all around you. The home is located in the White River National Forest. Walk around and explore! Boreas Pass Trail Head is a few hundred feet south of our home.
- BalconySee the notes on the Deck. We offer the best of both worlds.
- Deck / PatioVery large with wrought iron dining table and chair set (seats 6) out on the deck. Our deck wraps around the home and varies from the distance to the ground from 12 inches to 12 feet.
- GolfJack Nicklaus Designed Breckenridge Golf Course is 20 minutes away.
Pool / Spa
- Communal poolBreckenridge Recreation Center offers gym and indoor pool.
- Hot TubPRIVACY!! You are nestled in the forest and the neighbors are a few acres away. The trees, features of the home and the layout offer a tranquil setting. You can walk to the tub naked if you like!
- Spa WhirlpoolHot tub out on the deck protected by open air roof.
Notes
- The home is clean when you arrive. Additional maid service can be provided for a fee. We have high speed ethernet or wireless connections for your laptop(s). Wireless code is provided in the rental package. Contact us for the wireless code if needed. Wildlife will regularly visit. It is not safe to try to touch wildlife even if they come to your door! You will get some interesting visitors such as a fox, many species of birds, squirrels, and raccoons. Do not feed these animals (except bird seed for the many beautiful birds that visit) and do not leave open containers of food outside at night. Our driveway is very large with parking right by our front door. Daytime summer temperatures range from the high 60s to the low 80s with daytime isolated 'quick' rain showers. Evening summer temperatures range from the low 60s to the low 40s. You do not need air-conditioning in the mountains and likely won't find any homes that have air-conditioning. Wear layers.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Dogs are welcome guests. No cats or other.Dogs are welcome guests. No cats or other.
No parties/events
No smoking - No smoking inside the home. Throw butts in trash.No smoking inside the home. Throw butts in trash.
Max guests: 14
Minimum age of primary renter: 23
- 100% refund - See rental agreement for details.
- Smoking Marijuana is not permitted inside of the home.
- Inquire about Christmas Special!!
Cleaning practices
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Enhanced cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Location
Our home is nestled in the White River National Forest on 1 1/2 acres near the historic trail of Boreas Pass and looks across at the Breckenridge ski area, Peaks 9 and 10. It is less than a 5 minute drive down to Breckenridge Main Street, from our vacation home, where you can have fun with all kinds of activities. Out our front door you can cross country ski in the winter and go sledding on our hill in the back yard. In the summer you can hike/mountain bike the historic trail head by our house. You can shop, dine, enjoy festivals and dance to live music; ski, snowmobile, sleigh ride and ice skate for your winter sport; raft, sail, play golf, hike, horseback ride or do down-hill summer activities at Peak 8 (alpine slide) for your summer activities. There is much more to do and a lot to explore on your own! But the best part is that you can enjoy all of these activities on your terms...because when you are finished with your activities, the peaceful and serene setting of our vacation home lets you relax, enjoy and share the memories of your day without any interferences!
Other Activities: 4 x 4, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, ice skating,
Golf: There are several great courses to choose from in Summit County. Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Dillon/Silverthorne all have tremendous courses to play. All courses are 10 - 25 minute driving distances from Breckenridge.
Ski: From our home, you can see the upper portions Peaks 9 and 10 as a back drop to the towering pines that surround our property. It is a quick 5 minute drive down the hill from our home to the Peak 9 ski area and the middle of town. Our home is located 700 vertical feet directly above the town of Breckenridge on the east side of Main Street. You look across at the ski area which is on the west side of Main Street. Ask us for more details to help make your visit the best possible!
Owner
Ben Budraitis
- Languages:
- english
About Ben Budraitis
I am just like you...I work hard and try to do the right things that help make the slice of the world I live in a better place to be. Forest Haus is my home in the mountains that I like to escape to whenever I get the chance. It is a home I want to share with others that want to have a special vacation. I care about Forest Haus being the kind of home for you to enjoy as much as I do for myself. I grew up on the east coast, went to college in the midwest and found my way to Colorado in 1986. While I call Denver my home, I spend a lot of time in San Diego. My wife lives there! We get to commute between two great cities! It's great fun...and... when she gets tired of me, she just sends me back to Denver! The picture is of Joannie and I.
Ben Budraitis purchased this House in 1988
Why Ben Budraitis chose Baldy Mountain
I bought this property in 1988. I looked at many homes in several ski areas along the I-70 corridor. For me, I was looking for a place that offered an escape from the pressure of my everyday life. It needed to feel right in my gut and in my head. During my search, I found plenty of homes that were nice, but they felt just like being in my own neighborhood in Denver. They were close together and they didn't feel like they were in the mountains. I was looking for something that felt like an 'escape'. I visited Forest Haus several times before buying in 1988. It needed a little bit of elbow grease to shine it up, but the feeling I got and the setting of the home just ignited my soul. So after NOT being able to negotiate a better price, I decided that what I felt in my soul at Forest Haus was priceless. I love the proximity to town and the ease of hiding back in the forest when it is time to leave the bang and glitter behind. Tops on my list of reasons is PRIVACY because I don’t want the “uncontrollables” interfering with my time and enjoyment. I like the freedom of having land and trees all around me. I don’t want to be able to reach out my window and shake my neighbor’s hand. I can do that when I go back to Denver!
What makes this House unique
When I pull up in the driveway of Forest Haus and open my car doors, all the air from my Denver world is sucked out and I am breathing a different dimension of life. If you are looking for a place that will relax you, yet be convenient to the 'action' of downtown Breckenridge, Forest Haus is ideal. It lets you have a vacation on your own terms and offers peace, tranquility and privacy. To me, the feeling of having neighbors 2 acres away with lots of trees in between offers one's spirit more room to breathe and feel free. Forest Haus feels like more of an escape to the Rocky Mountains and an ultimate way to create special memories with those we love. There is only so much of shopping, restaurants and resort nightlife that I can endure. While I do love it, it is far better to leave it behind when I am done with being a tourist and focus more on my family, guests and myself. Your life batteries will get a full charge at Forest Haus! There is something magical about the setting...large towering spruce trees, home nestled, wind whispering through the trees, man and nature together, tranquil...quite zen like. I hope that you will feel the same magic in your heart, mind and soul that I do each time I come to visit Forest Haus. Enjoy!