Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard!
One of two new Amish built cabins on the property, Cat Creek Retreat is your perfectly accessible wilderness base for outdoor adventures such yas hiking, fishing, and hunting! Located just 15 miles southwest of Monte Vista, these secluded cabins sit on the flank of theSan Luis Valley on 70 acres of private land, bordered on 3 sides by BLM land, only 2mi from the Rio Grande National Forest boundary. Wake up to panoramic views in every direction. Cat Creek Retreat has one downstairs queen bedroom, a loft bedroom with full bed,and a queen sofa bed in the living room, plus laundry room with washer and dryer. Parking for 2-3 vehicles right at the door, with additional trailer parking available. Sit and drink your coffee on the expansive front porch, fire up the gas grill, or enjoy a campfire in the pit outside. There is a full kitchen with essentials such as salt, pepper, oil, coffee, tea, sugar and creamer, as well as dishes, utensils, pots, pans, etc. HORSES ARE WELCOME!!! Message me about available pens. Firewood can be delivered for a fee when there are no active fire bans.
Wake up to breathtaking panoramic views: the majestic Mount Blanca and Sangre de Cristo Range rising dramatically to the east across the valley, with the iconic Great Sand Dunes National Park in the distance, and the rugged San Juan Mountains glowing to the west. Outdoor Adventures at Your Doorstep This is a premier basecamp for unlimited recreation in one of Colorado’s most uncrowded wild places: • World-class hunting — Excellent elk, mule deer, and black bear opportunities right in Game Management Units 80 and 81. Bring your gear and step out into prime public-land habitat. • Horse-friendly — Bring your horses! On-site pens and pasture are available for your four-legged companions. • Trout fishing paradise — Gold Medal waters on the nearby Rio Grande River (trophy browns and rainbows), plus outstanding, less-pressured fishing on the Conejos River and Terrace Reservoir. • Hiking & 4WD exploration — Miles of uncrowded trails, direct access to the secluded mountain town of Platoro and its scenic reservoir (just a short drive), plus nearby South San Juan Wilderness and the Continental Divide Trail. Challenge yourself on legendary 4WD passes like Blowout Pass, Stunner Pass, Elwood Pass, and visit historic cabins along the way. • Winter thrills — Wolf Creek Ski Area is just over an hour away for epic powder days. • Wildlife viewing — Only 6 miles from the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, famous for its spectacular Sandhill Crane Festival every March (thousands of cranes, ducks, and geese against the mountain backdrop). Evenings bring true dark skies for incredible stargazing, with the Milky Way stretching overhead in complete serenity.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Campfires are allowed only when there are no active fire bans in Conejos county. Please use common sense and extinguish fire completely when unattended.
This cabin has solar electricity (back-up generator kicks on automatically) so please turn off lights when not in use, unplug small appliances, and turn heating unit down to 60 at checkout.
You are in bear country! Please do not leave coolers unlocked, or any other food outdoors unattended. Please take trash to the garbage bin on the backside of the cabin and secure lid tightly.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 5211478vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
La jara, CO
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard!?
As of 4 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard! on 7 December 2026 start from NZ$525, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Rustic Appeal with the Wild Rio Grande National Forest as your backyard!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
About the host
Hosted by Jolene Montgomery
My husband and are are horse trainers based in Texas. We plan on moving our training operations to the property adjoining the cabins in the summer, and we cannot wait to assist you with local knowledge of the area, as well as hear your stories!
Why they chose this property
Total serenity, yet accessible year-round and a short drive to a multitude of nearby attractions and adventures such as hiking and backpacking in the backcountry, gold medal fishing on the Rio Grande and Conejos rivers, 4 wheel drive passes, skiing at Wolf Creek, and excellent Elk, mule deer, black bear, and turkey hunting in game units 80/81.
What makes this property unique
Both cabins are just over a year old, built with impeccable local Amish craftsmanship. The top-of-the-line solar system is several hundred yards from the cabins so you will never be bothered by the back-up generator automatically kicking on when necessary. They sit on 70 acres of private property and are almost entirely surrounded by public land. There is a well-built horse corral, and large pasture available for hunters' stock or trail riders. There's also plenty of room to park your horse or atv trailers.