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Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.

Cabin in Fairplay with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
A place here for you...
Sunset view from the deck
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fairplay, CO
  • Place, Mount Evans
  • Place, Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
  • Place, South Park City Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.

This hidden mountain getaway has a spacious deck that invites you out of the vaulted great room and into the magnificent mountain air. The overlooks of the lodgepole pine forest and distant snow-capped peaks are spectacular. Be sure to get your selfie with Mt. Sherman in the background!

Off the beaten path, you'll enjoy this warm and spacious cabin with large windows and stunning views to wake each morning to. The Bristlecone features an open floor plan with a cozy wood stove, and a large family-sized dining table. Make yourself a warm cup of hot chocolate or grill out some delicious burgers with our full stocked kitchen and grilling supplies. There's even a buffet full of some of your soon-to-be favorite card games, board games, brain teasers, and puzzles so that everyone can gather together for your mountain memory-making, family fun.

There are two bedrooms on the main level with a full bath. The Queen-sized bed, Guest Room even offers a extra-oversized closet that can double as a quiet napping area for little ones, complete with a pack n' play. The other main level sleeping space is our Bunk Room, containing two twin-over-full bunks. Upstairs is a King-size bed, Master Bedroom Suite, full bath, and a cozy loft with bean bags, more games, and mountain views. Don't tell anyone, but some of our favorite views of Mt Sherman are often from that loft window!

The basement is laid out for easy entry directly from the garage, where you can pull-in, drop your skiing, hiking, biking, or other adventure gear right at the door and then get comfortable with more living space and another full bathroom. This lower level family area is set up with a pool table and an 80" curved Smart TV for hours of entertainment, complete with DVDs, Blu-rays, and connected to Disney+ and Amazon Prime. This level also features a laundry/utility room with full-size high-efficiency washer and dryer to keep the adventures rolling, even after the dust and dirt show up.

The Bristlecone is located in the majestic mountain community of Valley of the Sun, 10 minutes north of Fairplay, 24 miles south of great skiing and activities in Breckenridge, or 45 miles from world famous white water rafting, hot springs, and adventures in Buena Vista.

We are nestled away at 11,200 feet, up a wonderful winding road that passes through portions of Pike National forest. During the snow season (Oct - April), we strongly recommend snow chains, 4-Wheel Drive vehicles, and/or snow tires in case there's snowfall while you're there.

Have a large family or multiple families traveling together? Consider checking out Cabin 322, VRBO property ID 2394105. This property is located right next door and our shared space contains an excellent frisbee golf course in the summer!

Please ask about our Military Service Member DISCOUNT!

-----IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES TO NOTE-----

***NO PETS or animals of any kind in the home. Security deposit will be forfeited for non-compliance and reservation canceled with no refund.

***NO OPEN FIRES On The Property - Park County recently passed a county-wide ban on open fires of any kind. This also means no fireworks, and no bonfires. So sorry! We want to keep our guests, neighbors, community and Pike National Forest as safe as possible and ask that you help us by abiding by this new municipal regulation. A $500 Fire Violation Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance, and reservation will be immediately canceled with no refunds given.

***NO SMOKING (tobacco, marijuana, etc.) on the property while staying at The Bristlecone. Due to our high alpine forested community, we are at a severe risk for forest fires. We want to keep our guests, neighbors, community and Pike National Forest as safe as possible. No smoking inside. No smoking outside. No smoking on the deck. No smoking anywhere on the property. A $1,000 Smoking Violation Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance, and reservation will be immediately canceled with no refunds given.

***SECURITY: We have cameras monitoring the property when the home is vacant. During your stay the inside cameras are turned off, however the outside cameras do remain on for security & wildlife.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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
NO PETS or animals of any kind in the home -- Security deposit will be forfeited for non-compliance and reservation canceled with no refund.
NO OPEN FIRES On The Property -- $500 Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance.
NO SMOKING anywhere on the property -- $1,000 Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance.

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

About the area

Fairplay

Located in Valley of the Sun, a neighbourhood in Fairplay, this cabin is in the mountains. Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Matchless Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Creek Fen Preserve and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course.
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Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

  • South Park City Museum - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Park County Public Library - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Main Street - 43 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Breckenridge Riverwalk Center - 44 min drive - 38.8 km
  • BreckConnect Gondola - 45 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Park Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Otto’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dyer Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪South Park Saloon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Java Moose - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman. located?

Located in Valley of the Sun, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Park County Public Library, South Park City Museum and Highside Brewing. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The view is amazing and we spent as much time as we could enjoying Mt Sherman. We were visited by a fox several times. We also watched the chipmunks play and the deer graze in the yard. In the evenings, the kids loved the lower level tv and games. It’s a great place for families to enjoy the many things that Colorado has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

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

Winter stay

Great place to stay to hit the surrounding ski mountains in the winter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa V.

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

Fairplay get away

Beautiful home with open windows, saw snow falling from dining/living area and very beautiful views of the mountains. Very clean and cozy. Close to Breckenridge and other little towns. Stores are close by for quick access to needs. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway. We do plan on returning P.S. chains were needed during our stay Just FYI - Vanessa V.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Cabin get away

Beautiful place. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Fantastic property!

Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Fairplay Cabin Stay

The Host was very responsive and the facility and mountain views were outstanding. The property had several emmenities that made the stay extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Great Location

Incredible location and beautiful home. Very remote but easy access to many of locations. Very easy to unwind and appreciate the simple things in this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Mountain Escape

We had a great time at Bristlecone. We loved the scenery and snow and being able to play in it! House and views were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home in the mountains

We enjoyed the beautiful views! The pool table and games were an added bonus, as was the passing fox seen off the deck. The primary bedroom was spacious and comfortable and the floor to ceiling windows in the living room provided a great view. Host was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Amazing view!

The online pictures of The Bristlecone shared the exact views we enjoyed out the windows. The cabin was well stocked from kitchen items to warm fuzzy blankets. During our stay, the blanket of snow made the scenery even more picturesque.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delbert B.

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

Family Time

We had a great time. We played games inside and enjoyed playing in the snow outside. The house is very well maintained. We saw lots of moose around the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey F.

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

Framily Vacation

My friend and I stayed here with our families for a vacation in the mountains. It was the perfect amount of space, there were ample things for the kids to do, and it was absolutely beautiful! Our 6 month old struggled with altitude (which is no fault to homeowners), but just as a warning to future travelers with small children. Drinking coffee on the front porch in the morning with blanket wrapped around us was by far my favorite part of every day! The owners were readily available via text and were very welcoming! We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeri G.

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

WOW! Perfect!!

This place is awesome!! It had everything anyone could want.. small details were all there in abundance! From babies on up..a gate to be able to block stairway from little adventurous ones, games, toys… I’d love to bring my grandkids back! Beautiful place that feels very secluded even though there are some other places around, the trees block them so you feel alone. I sat on the deck all day just reading and looking at the beautiful snow capped mountains! Kitchen had EVERYTHING available. It is light and bright with the huge windows to look out. There were no steep drives to go up… all so well done. Never had any problems getting hold of them, they had great recommendations of where to shop, (Breckinridge) eat, and even had some chocolates to greet us..Would recommend highly!! Hope we get to go back with at least part of our family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie D.

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

Summer Rocky Mountain Trip

The house is very clean, well appointed, and comfortable for hanging out, quiet time, and sleeping. The location is nice and quiet and has the remote cabin feel and brilliant views, but it is still close enough to Fairplay the town to make the stay convenient. I am glad we picked a pool table and entertainment basement area as the bonus feature for where we stayed as we used that more than we would have a jacuzzi. The local grocery store has everything you will want for cooking and supplies for your time at the cabin - no need to worry about limited options at the store. We also enjoyed breakfast at the Robins Nest several days before our day trips to around the area. I selected Fairplay as a base camp because there are several day trips that are easy to do from there that allowed us to see more of Colorado and the Rockies without having to stay in different places each night. Of course we did not see everything in the week we were there but what we saw was amazing and beautiful. The downtown area of Fairplay also has some amazing shops to explore which allowed my family a rest day from driving, but still let me see some really interesting art from local artists and get some excellent home made ice cream.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Property and owner issues

This is a beautiful cabin in a gorgeous setting. However, there are some serious issues that I believe the owners still need to iron out. On our first day by dinner time, we turned on the water faucet, and no water came out. We hadn’t taken showers or baths or even used much water in the preparation of dinner. We alerted the owner said he would send out a plumber. The plumber didn’t come until we were checking out on day three. On the second night at 2:15 AM all of the smoke alarms woke us up on the first floor. We opened windows (although there was no smoke). We pulled all of the smoke detectors down and dismantled the batteries. We were up for the rest of the night. I called VRBO and asked them to contact him and request a one night credit and he refused. If you don’t need sleep or water, rent this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shelly A.

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

Bittersweet

The home itself was pleasant. The location was lovely, somewhat secluded. It is away from town but there are several nearby neighbors. We saw plenty of wildlife - moose, deer, jackrabbit! The kitchen was very well stocked! Don’t worry about bringing any condiments or kitchen utensils, other than a wine opener. The views are beautiful! We white water rafted in Buena Vista and hiked Mt. Sherman. The one disappointing thing, which left a bad taste on our mouth, is that after the trip we were charged for a cracked toilet seat. In our opinion, this should be considered normal wear and tear. We have no idea if it was already like this or occurred during our stay. In addition, we were charged for other items on the receipt that were not applicable to our stay. The frustrating part is that we feel we were expected to leave things in perfect condition, yet there were multiple small items in need of repair upon our arrival that we didn’t complain about. We simply let the owners know - broken chair on deck, broken deck screen door, hole in basement couch with screw popping through. We let the owners know about these items and they were aware but did not take action to fix those things for our stay. Overall, the house was great. It was just frustrating and a bit hypocritical to expect us to leave a house perfect that we didn’t arrive to in perfect condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lanny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin, and the views it offered, were both absolutely beautiful! This listing was exactly as described and plenty spacious for our family of seven. Communication with the hosts was instant and seamless, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

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

Very clean and quiet cabin

Great location and some of the best views ever off a deck. Great place to catch amazing sunsets. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan h.

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

Great Experience

From start to finish I had a phenomenal experience with this property. Ben and Holly maintained excellent communication as I had a few questions. They made everything so seamless. The property had plenty of space for our group. It was easy to locate with their instructions. We had three cars and there was plenty of parking available. We enjoyed the stay and highly recommend the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanibel O.

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

Otero Family

Mi familia y yo la pasamos muy bien en está acogedora cabaña, esta muy bien equipada para cualquier necesidad. Los niños tambien la pasaron bien y Ben & Holly siempre fueron bien atentos. Sin duda alguna un buen lugar para regresar
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa V.

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

Girls trip in the mountains

It was a beautiful retreat to relax and enjoy the views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

AMAZING!

We had SUCH a wonderful stay at the Bristlecone Cabin. Our group ranged from 2yo up to 67yo and we all just absolutely loved it. It is decorated so beautifully and every space is SO cozy. It was the perfect place for us to come "home" to every day. Thank you, again, for sharing this beautiful space!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Beautiful cabin

This cabin and the view were absolutely gorgeous! Cannot recommend it enough. The elevation was a bit high for us Ohio folks but got used to it after a few days and were able to enjoy ourselves. The kids loved the basement area and spent every evening down there playing pool and watching movies. Saw lots of
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Family fun adventure

We had a group of 10 people with one 7 year old and a one year old. The cabin was beautiful, comfortable, and spacious with a gorgeous view! Sat on the deck and enjoyed morning coffee. Played lots of pool in the downstairs room. Everyone slept well. We also saw 5 moose on the road to the cabin! Thank you for an amazing and memorable week.Thank you for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan N.

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

Beautiful Cabin and Great Location

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay here. It was in a beautiful location and the cabin itself was lovely. Owners were also very friendly. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Holly Binger

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