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Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Idaho Springs, CO
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Saint Mary's Glacier
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views

The Crows nest an updated, off-grid, modern cabin, with amazing views in the mountains of Colorado.
Come check out the views, wildlife, go skiing, hiking, biking or head down to town. Idaho Springs is just 40 minutes out of Denver. This gets you much closer to everything the mountains have to offer without dealing with traffic of the city.

Property manager

Andrew heine

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$750 fee for smoking of any kind in the house.
If an unapproved event there will be a $50 per guest fee for each guest over 6.
$350 charge for clogged toilets. On septic tank. Cannot put anything else down toilet other than provided septic-safe tissue

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
This property uses solar energy
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 deadlock

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this holiday home is in the mountains. Phoenix Gold Mine and Underhill Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Georgetown Loop Railroad and Carousel of Happiness. Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Grand Z Casino - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 21 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 21 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Saint Mary's Glacier - 25 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 55 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Casino Black Hawk - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪White Buffalo Grille - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Beau Jo's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Gates Casino - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wild Card Saloon and Casino - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off Grid Mountain Retreat w/ Amazing Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Phoenix Gold Mine and Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino. Underhill Museum and Johnny Z's Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Forrest S.

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

Family fun in the Rocky Mountains

Beautiful modern house with rustic characteristics. We loved the wood-burning stove and breath-taking mountain views, sunrise to sunset. With plenty of room to explore, we saw wildlife and hiked nearby. The house was very spacious with plenty of room for our family of 5. The accommodations were perfect. We were able to cook several meals in the house and do laundry. About 8-10 minutes from Idaho Spring’s fun downtown shops and restaurants, and less than an hour from low-cost skiing at Echo Mountain. Owner was very helpful and friendly, working to maintain the road during heavy snow. We look forward to going back to Idaho Springs!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

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

Perfect Getaway

Simply perfect! The moment you pull into the driveway you immediately know you are in the perfect place. Quiet, clean, well appointed. Great communication. Cannot say enough great things. You will not be disappointed - can’t wait to be back at this amazing home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trae C.

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

Absolutely gorgeous

The stay was fantastic 😊 we loved it. The house was perfect there are no complaints other than we couldn't stay longer. This is definitely the place to stay if you want a view and peace and quiet. It's not too far away from town and you can get to Denver super easy.easy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Amazing

The home is beautiful with an incredible view. It was so peaceful, and we loved our time there. Everything was immaculate, and the owners provided everything we needed and more (there were even beautiful fresh flowers on the dining table). Our kids had so much fun exploring and watching the hummingbirds and squirrels playing. We can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

This property is amazing. It had everything you could need for a mountain vacation. Andrew was awesome to work with and we would stay here again. Location is close to Idaho Springs and a short drive from Denver. All the activities we wanted to do were a short drive. The views from the house were beautiful. We are now tempted to move there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Beautiful Views!

This property had beautiful views! We did our elopement ceremony at the house! It was beautiful! We didn’t realize how far up into the mountains it was, but we enjoyed our stay! Would stay again, next time we will bring friends! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Serenity

Andrew’s home was the perfect getaway from our busy life. The views are spectacular. The quiet nights and wildlife brought such happiness to our family. The amenities are on point and it was proof that solar living is feasible. It got my kids thinking about how they use power at home. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

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

Fantastic

This home is literally the best! From the wildlife, nights at the fire pit, comfy beds, to star gazing!! We enjoyed our time here immensely! We will definitely be staying here again! Hopefully soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Enjoyable stay

House was nice and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Amazing

We had a great stay. The property was perfect. The host was very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt d.

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

Great stay with amazing views

The views are amazing. The owner is very nice and helpful. The house was very clean. I can't say enough good about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

All-round Amazing!

We had such a wonderful stay. Andrew is by far one of the best hosts that I've had. He was very communicative and accommodating. The house is beautiful with amazing views. We couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor E.

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

Nothing short of amazing

This place was absolutely incredible from every sense. It was the perfect launch pad for adventures!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C., Jupiter, FL

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

Rest and Relaxation

This property did not disappoint. You are in the mountains and it is so quiet. The property manager is very proactive in his communication with you and ensuring all is well. If renting during the winter months make sure to have an AWD vehicle. My family and I have vacationed in many houses and states. This one we actually miss. Hoping that our travels bring us back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Awesome Hidden Gem

The stay was great. The property manager was very nice and accommodating. The hill is very steep so having chains during snowy season has got to be a must. We made it up just fine but got lucky with the weather. The only issue was the beds. We did inform the owner (he asked if we would change anything) and he took that into account. Seems like the kind of guy to change them out. Aside from that, the off grid was great and the home had no issues in feeling complete with any power needs. Internet worked great as well. I would recommend staying here if you are looking to avoid touristy areas but still want a beautiful place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyton M.

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

Outstanding get away

We rented this property hoping to have a secluded winter experience! That is just what we received. Despite his intentions, we had the honor of meeting the property owner as he was plowing snow from the roads. This truly was an honor! He was very professional, very friendly, and went well beyond what could have ever been expected to insure our comfort and happiness. If you want a great place to get off the grid, this is your spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua S.

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

Great views and secluded

Unpaved road to property. Off grid seclusion For this that want to feel closer to nature and enjoy the simplistic beauty of the Rockies, this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura W.

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

The absolute best mountain getaway

What a wonderful place! It is absolutely gorgeous and the house is so comfortable and homey. Andrew was so helpful and communicative. It was our first trip with our young kids and I was a bit nervous because of all the stuff to remember. It was so so helpful that Andrew took care of some things for us that made our stay so much easier - all we had to do was ask. This is the perfect spot for a family or a weekend away for a couple or a girls weekend. It’s so versatile. It is clean and well-kept and they thought of just about everything. I can’t wait to come back the next time we need a little mountain getaway. It’s a perfect midway point between Denver and the rest of the mountains. I can’t say enough good things about this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin Z.

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

Beautiful home with gorgeous views

House was beautiful and the views were even better. A short drive to the interstate which makes it easy to get around.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Beautiful and Exceptionally Clean

We loved the house n views! Very comfy n nicely decorated. Had all we needed and more. Will try to stay again some time!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Best ever!

Came for a weekend trip with adult family and we unanimously agreed this was our favorite rental we’ve ever experienced. Everything was amazing and such easy check in/out. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked, house is updated and beautiful, views are out of this world. We loved every minute of it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is hands down the best place to stay! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this home and it's amazing views! We got to see the moose and made friends with the neighbors dog. Very secluded, great communication from the host, breathing all the way around! We celebrated our 25 year anniversary here and will come back! Oh yeah and my Honda Civic sports car made it up this mountain with ease in September! Snow would have changed things so keep that in mind before heading up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Phenomenal VRBO - Perfect for a Getaway

On short notice, we learned we had to get back to Colorado for a family matter. I needed to find the perfect place that would be relatively close to Denver, but also be ideal as a spot to "work remote" as I had to squeeze five days of meetings into 2 1/2 days while not doing familty activities. This house was perfect. It would be a great place for anyone or any family wanting to find something that is close to Interstate 70, but yet remote in feel. As a family we hiked Mt. Pisgah which is 5 minutes away and that was phenomenal. This VRBO is GREAT and would be an ideal place for 100+ different purposes. The owner is GREAT and incredibly responsive for any questions or needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Littleton

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

The Crow's Nest...Is the Best

I spent a solid month searching rental apps for the perfect cabin/home in which to celebrate my lover’s birthday. My search criteria included a location that was romantic, remote, affordable, and one that was far from any city lights so we could stargaze while wrapped up in a blanket and each other’s arms. The Crow’s Nest in Idaho Springs checked all the boxes and then some. Our stay was not only perfect, it was extraordinary. Upon our arrival, we were pleased to discover that the property was remote as advertised. The location and the view are stunning to the point of being sublime. We stood on the patio and gazed out over the sprawling meadow below, the beautiful mountains, and the stands of aspens quaking in the gentle afternoon breeze. The house appears to be newly renovated. The floor plan was designed to complement and make the most of the picturesque views. Bravo to the architect. The night sky was filled with bright stars and very discernable constellations. We spent both evenings out on the patio next to the fire pit, staring upward into the heavens. Romanic? Hell, yes. Our stay at The Crow’s Nest was perfect, romantic, and without any disappointments. We can’t recommend this property and its owners more highly. Thank you, Andrew and Megan, for making our stay and our Birthday Celebration amongst the stars so memorable. P.S. Please thank Jasper for his kind welcome and spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful place and location. Perfect for all our needs. Owner is super nice and helpful. Don’t forget to ask for where the moose was last. Also, 3 different dogs came to the property but they were all super friendly. Just looking for attention and treats!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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