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Challenger Views on Ridgecrest: Upstairs Suite

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Bedroom with Queen Bed
Living Area with Kitchenette
Living Area
Entrance and Shared Outdoor Seating
Upstairs Entrance
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Crestone, CO
  • Popular LocationBaca Grande Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Isabel Lake10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Sand Dunes National Park17 min drive
  • AirportAlamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Challenger Views on Ridgecrest: Upstairs Suite

Welcome to Challenger Views on Ridgecrest! Enjoy vintage modern luxury, expansive views, a  kitchenette and a cozy queen bed during your Crestone stay. This beautiful space is located on the far edge of the Baca Grande Subdivision less than a mile from the North Sand Dunes Park entrance. Its a great place to stay and explore Crestone and the San Luis Valley or enjoy a resting getaway. This upstairs suite features a living area with kitchenette and door opening to the outdoor deck. Adjoining is a queen sized bedroom with small work station for working remotely during your stay. This suite has a full bathroom stocked with comfy towels and eco amenities for your stay.
The suite is a great space for quiet retreats featuring a kitchenette stocked with dishware and bakeware for your extended stay. The kitchenette features a small fridge, microwave and hotplate for cooking.  There is a drip coffee maker and hot water boiler for making coffee and teas to enjoy on the relaxing outdoor deck or on the couch with loved ones. 
The outdoor areas are relaxing and peaceful for your mountain getaway. The backyard shared area has a table with umbrella and BBQ grill for evening enjoyment. The small deck has a small bistro seating area for guests to enjoy as well. The house is equipped with a washer and dryer unit that is shared for both suites to use during their stay.
This space is well suited for individuals or couples as a private suite. The downstairs suite can also be rented out and joined as one house for groups or families.
Sleeping Arrangements
Queen Bed Private Bedroom ~ 2 Guests
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 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 house, 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 Challenger Views on Ridgecrest 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.
*WE ARE OPEN* In effort to keep our guests safe; we are following all recommended guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting each suite. This includes always fresh and clean lines, all surfaces, doorknobs and light switches and commonly touched areas are completely disinfected and we take great care in each cleaning to ensure your suite and all common areas are cleaned and disinfected. There is plenty of space and privacy for each party to remain socially distant from other guests and residents. Please call or message us if you have any further concerns or questions; we are happy to help.
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.

Property manager

Erin McGrath
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Crestone

Located in Crestone, this apartment is in a rural area. The Historic Beckwith Ranch and Silver Cliff Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Music Pass Trailhead and Smokey Jack Observatory.
Map
Crestone, CO

What's nearby

  • Baca Grande Park - 3 min drive
  • San Isabel Lake - 10 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 17 min drive
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 38 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elephant Cloud - 7 min walk
  • Our Food is Art - 2 min walk
  • The Cloud Station - 6 min walk
  • Bob's Place Crestone Colorado - 4 min walk
  • Painted Skye Cafe & Bakery - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Challenger Views on Ridgecrest: Upstairs Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent star gazing
Very clean property, well-stocked, very comfortable. Clear instructions from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Dark Sky community was great! The room was perfect for what we needed—I loved the location and the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, quiet and clean!
I appreciated a lot about this upstairs apartment: the light, the deck, the amenities of the mini-kitchen, and addition of an AC unit that really helped during the hot summer days. The manager was incredibly quick to respond to a few issues that came up with the electrical. I would suggest some better ambient lighting, like a floor lamp and/or better and more table lamps. There's one in the bedroom with a switch that even my tiny hands could barely get to under the shade! And I was lucky that the folks in the unit below were very quiet. In all, I really enjoyed my 6 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

This is a spotless and very comfortable property. Various local towns were easily accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erin McGrath

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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 upstairs suite features a living area with kitchenette and door opening to the outdoor deck. Adjoining is a queen sized bedroom with small work station for working remotely during your stay. This suite has a full bathroom stocked with comfy towels and eco amenities for your stay.

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