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Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone

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A two-story house with a central entrance and a visible porch.
A rustic, two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a gravel driveway and sparse vegetation.
A wooden door with a frosted glass window, a bench, a table, and a stone-tiled floor.
A wooden door with a glass panel, a bench, and a wreath on the wall.
A traditional brass prayer wheel mounted on a wooden stand with intricate carvings.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crestone, CO
  • Place, Baca Grande Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Primary top

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - SW main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - NW main floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Primary top

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 - loft top

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Main floor

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone

The whole group will be comfortable in this southwest-style spacious, enchanting, & magical architectural masterpiece by Lee Mitchell, a former Crestone native. Sitting on over 2 tranquil acres 5 min. from downtown historic Crestone, you will enjoy the natural surroundings with stunning mountain & valley views from inside & out. Relax & entertain from the 275 sq. ft of flagstone terrace, landscaped gardens & a footbridge that leads to a crystal pit for stargazing and meditation. The home sits in Chalet 1, in the Baca south of Crestone (5 min from downtown). Gravel road, easy to drive, quiet, mountainous region. Short driving distance to Enlightenment Stupa, South Crestone Park, Horse Stables, downtown Crestone, Tashi Gomang Stupa, and all other spiritual centers. Additionally, we are 54 min from Great Sand Dunes National Park, 33 min from Hooper Pool Hot Springs, 27 min from Joyful Journey Hot Springs, & 42 min from Valley View Hot Springs. 60 min to Salida, 1 hr & 15 min to Monarch.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No baby gates installed on carpeted stairs.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All check-out instructions are listed in our Welcome Binder onsite at the property. Please review that in detail. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. Please register all of your guests.
2. Please no rearranging of furniture.
3. Please refrain from eating or drinking in the bedrooms or near the pool table.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3590132vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baca Grande

Located in Crestone, this holiday home is in the mountains. Silver Cliff Museum and The Historic Beckwith Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Baca Grande Park and Little Pearl Pocket Park.
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Crestone, CO

What's nearby

  • Baca Grande Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 34 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 46 min drive - 62.5 km
  • Colorado Gators Reptile Park - 47 min drive - 70.5 km
  • Valley View Hot Springs - 59 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Cloud Tea Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Our Food Is Art - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Desert Sage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lotus Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting adobe manor on 2 tranquil acres 5 min from downtown historic Crestone located?

This family-friendly Crestone holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Baca Grande Park and Little Pearl Pocket Park. The Historic Ute Theatre & Ute-Topia Bistro and Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa are also within 32 miles (52 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. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ryan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and house. It was perfectly decorated and designed. Did not want to leave and could have stayed there my whole entire life. Thanks for sharing this amazing place with the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! The house was beautiful and so well equipped. We loved the views, the dark sky from the decks (our 12 yo brought his telescope) and the pool table!! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking beauty and nourishing comfort. Exactly what my husband and I needed as we celebrated our 13th anniversary in this glorious home … looking forward to coming back every year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Long weekend get away

The property is great, location, cleanliness, and communication with property owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula l.

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

Hidden Gem

Peaceful manor. Exceeded expectation. Wonderful amenities. Kids and adults love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

P. Greg B.

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

Weekend at the Dunes

Great home for family of six trip to Sqnd Dunes. Well appointed, comfortable, and spacious home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

What a wonderful property on all levels! Highly recommend!

We fully enjoyed our stay.The house, really a "home," is well appointed. There is great furniture throughout---from a very well equipped kitchen to wonderful outdoor patio space. It's high level consistency---from super comfortable beds to a perfect dining room table. Lastly the setting on 2 acres is wonderful, we good walks up the road, and home is not far from the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Heavenly escape

Gretchen and Roland are top hosts. Super communicative and the house was in top shape. Evey little detail was carefully thought through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

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

Amazing property

We stayed with some old friends who had never been to the San Luis valley. We were amazed at the views from the property all around. Very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Hosts were very prompt and courteous with inquiries. We plan to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

Amazing Views

We stayed here with our two year old and four year old and had a lovely time. We played in the snow as much as possible but when we were forced to be inside the stunning views (from every window) kept us going! We would love to come again. Gretchen was so responsive and helpful, the house is so well stocked with the little things you might forget! It really made us feel like we were staying in a home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric r.

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

Amazing up close Mountain View’s!

The Manor is tastefully decorated. The artwork is all researchable with interesting stories. 360 degree second story deck views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, San Louis Valley and all the way across the valley you can see the San Juan mountains. The Manor is so close to the Sangre de Cristo mountains that you can see the green valleys in between the layers of mountains. We truly enjoyed everything this place had to offer. It was beautiful, clean, and had all the comforts of home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve O. H.

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

Amazing Getaway

Our whole family really enjoyed this relaxing property. The pool table was especially a hit with everyone! There was lots of room for our family of 5 and plenty of space. Our 16 year old set up a telescope on one of the 2 balconies and star gazed for hours. We made 2 trips to the Sand Dunes and Gator Farm, the drive was about 50 minutes. The only negative was that there was another rental on the acreage. But overall we were very satisfied and would love to return for another visit. Thanks Gretchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hi Steve - thanks so much for reviewing our home. Can you share more about the other rental on the acreage? We own the home and separate space with the pool table; so everything you used is our property on the land. What other property was a negative for you all? If it was a neighbor or if other people were on our land, we’d love to know this. Thank you! Gretchen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zak F.

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

It's Even Cooler Than It Looks In The Pictures

The Crestone area is a really special part of the Rockies. The abobe manor was a great way to connect with this amazing locale for us. The house had fantastic views of both the valley and the mountains, especially from the back patio and upstairs balconies. Inside, the house was beautifully furnished with comfortable beds, couches, outdoor seating, and locally-inspired art. The kitchen was well equipped. The upstairs lounge/balcony spaces and patio out back offer a lot of room to spread out. The pool table in the adjacent home office/garage building was also a nice touch. While my sons and I were there, we visited the dunes, hot springs (we visited Joyous Journeys), and the Arkansas River/Texas Creek area, as well as Crestone itself. I highly recommend visiting here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Secluded feeling but close to civilization. Really clean and comfortable place to stay. Although we didn’t use them, the pool table and ping-pong table are nice amenities. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place with stunning views. The sunset view from the balcony is one of the best I've ever seen. Very clean with a happy and comforting vibe. Ypu can play pool with a view of the mountains too which was amazing. 10 out of 10 would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen & Roland

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Aloha! Hallo! Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! Hujambo! Hej! Ni Hao! Shalom! Kon'nichiwa! My name is Gretchen. I am a reliable, happy, & communicative person who loves being a Mama, traveling, meeting new cultures & people, & sharing the love we have for Colorado! We create beautiful, toxic-free, clean home environments. Our home base is split between Boulder & Crestone, CO, USA. My husband & I love working on exalting our home spaces to share with others.

If you want to know about our other properties in Boulder, Colorado or about our home in Upper Austria outside of Vienna please let us know.

Why they chose this property

We love the ability to be close to town! And our father who lives 1 street away.

What makes this property unique

The Crestone Adobe Vista Manor is a spectacular architectural masterpiece. One guest says "The Manor is top tier. We don't want to leave this magical property and we plan to return this winter". We have created our home to be a sanctuary with all the amenities you need to have an enjoyable worry-free home away from home holiday.

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