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Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature

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Main House : Queen Bed with Walkout Terrace
Main House : Enjoy Coffee and Tea FireSide
Beautiful Sunsets
Expansive Mountain Views
Main House : Office with Fold Out Couch
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 388 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Saguache County, CO
  • Popular LocationBaca Grande Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Sand Dunes National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Isabel Lake19 min drive
  • AirportAlamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature

Explore and Retreat in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at this spacious retreat property. Located just a ten-minute drive from downtown Crestone in the Baca Grande Subdivision, the Crestone Mountain Retreat is on over an acre of wooded mountain forestland for you to explore. 
A simple flagstone entrance way guides you to the main house from the driveway area. This open single story retreat house is full of natural light, featuring terra cotta tile flooring, wood features and high ceilings. Enjoy a restful night on the queen bed and cook up your own delicious meals in the farmhouse kitchen stocked with everything you need for cooking and baking during your stay. Enjoy your retreat fireside with coffee and teas provided complimentary for your enjoyment.
A spacious office space with a fold out couch is perfect for working remotely during your stay.  An elegant dining area makes for a great space to play games and enjoy the company of loved ones.
The kitchen is simple and spacious loaded with everything you need for a short or extended stay.  The Retreat House includes full kitchen with fridge, stove and oven with cookware and bakeware for your stay.  Offering a simple yet complete bathroom with toiletries and soft towels for your comfort and convenience.

Sleeping Arrangements: Studio with Queen Bed ~ Twin Bed Fold Out Couch ~ Max Three People

Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.

Enjoy great tasting mountain well water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the cabin, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow Lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Crestone Mountain Retreat is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.

A High Elevation Experience Like No Other
Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.
The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes
The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen-thousand-foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone
Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
I live here locally and will be available if you need anything during your stay. Please use the phone number provided to either text or call me if you need anything during your stay.

Property manager

Erin McGrath
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
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

Baca Grande

Located in Crestone, this vacation home is in a rural area. Trujillo Homestead and Silver Cliff Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Music Pass Trailhead and Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool.
Map
Saguache County, CO

What's nearby

  • Baca Grande Park - 6 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 10 min drive
  • San Isabel Lake - 19 min drive
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 43 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 75 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elephant Cloud - 8 min drive
  • Our Food is Art - 9 min drive
  • The Cloud Station - 8 min drive
  • Bob's Place Crestone Colorado - 9 min drive
  • Painted Skye Cafe & Bakery - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moriah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super quiet
We had a wonderful get away! The property is insanely quiet and the dark sky community allows for incredible star gazing. Highly recommend for when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy nature. So many deer!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Setting and Cabin
I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 days over Christmas in this modern, well-equipped cottage just minutes from the charming village of Crestone. It has wonderful views from both sides with lots of deer to enjoy. You can tell when the owners are thoughtful and considerate by the condition of the unit and its small details. This is the nicest rental I’ve experienced by far through VRBO. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Beautiful spot in the foothills. Access to many trails. Loved it. Peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
We wanted to get away and this was a lovely place to do it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunting trip in Area 82.
The cabin was very comfortable and the host made it very enjoyable. A microwave oven would have been nice but we made it fine without one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin McGrath

Host profile image
Hi! I look forward to hosting you. I am a professional host and property manager and have managed vacation rentals and hotel accommodations for twelve years. I work directly with owners to manage their vacation rental property professionally with a focus on cleanliness and creating an excellent experience for our guests. I live locally in Crestone and I am available by phone, text or email to assist you if any need arises during your stay. I look forward to having you at one of our incredible locations!

Why they chose this property

Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.

Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes

The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.

Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!

What makes this property unique

This open single story retreat house is full of natural light;  featuring terra cotta tile flooring, wood features and high ceilings. Enjoy a restful night on the queen bed and cook up your own delicious meals in the farmhouse kitchen stocked with everything you need for cooking and baking during your stay. Enjoy your retreat fireside with coffee and teas provided complimentary for your enjoyment.

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