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A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Penrose, CO
  • Place, Four Mile Ranch Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge

Wake up to mountain views and wide-open Colorado sky at this charming A-frame cabin, just minutes from Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River Valley.

The loft bedroom with a queen bed feels like your own private treehouse. Downstairs, a second queen bed, full kitchen, and a living room with sofa bed give your group plenty of room to spread out. Heat and AC keep things comfortable no matter the season.

Spend your days exploring Royal Gorge Bridge, floating the Arkansas River, soaking at nearby hot springs, or just sitting outside watching the sunset paint the mountains. Come back to a quiet cabin on a real Colorado ranch — no traffic, no crowds, just space to breathe.

Sleeps up to 6. Perfect for families, couples, or a small group looking to get away from it all.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5272874vb
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: 25
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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

Penrose

Penrose is home to this cabin. Four Mile Ranch Golf Club and The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Pioneer Park. Fremont Center for the Arts and Royal Gorge Route Railroad are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
Penrose, CO

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Ranch Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Florence City Hall - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Canon City Hall - 12 min drive - 15.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penrose Pizzeria and Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪el Reynaldo's no 3 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coyote's Coffee Den - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Florence Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame Cabin with full Kitchen & Loft near Royal Gorge located?

Situated in Penrose, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Four Mile Ranch Golf Club, The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey and Pioneer Park. Dakota Hot Springs and Florence Pioneer Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place, and very accommodating! The house could have been a little cleaner but it wasn’t the end of the world! This trip was just my husband and I but I really wished my two small children were there with us because they would have loved being there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Barb

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Observer Ranch is a 76-acre dark-sky retreat in Penrose, Colorado. We built it for stargazers, glampers, families, and anyone who needs to slow down for a few days. The whole team lives and works on property year-round, so when you check in, we're the ones meeting you at the gate. Hospitality here means the cabin's lit, coffee's on, and someone knows where Saturn is rising tonight. We're a small operation. We treat every booking like it matters.

Why they chose this property

Penrose sits in a sweet spot most travelers fly past. We're 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs, 30 minutes from Pueblo, and on the doorstep of the Royal Gorge, the Arkansas River, and some of the darkest measurable skies in Colorado. You can rock climb at Garden of the Gods in the morning, raft the Arkansas in the afternoon, and be back here under the Milky Way by nine. The land out here doesn't demand anything from you. It just lets you exhale.

What makes this property unique

We're a working learning center, not just a place to sleep. Our cabins are named for stars (Sirius, Vega, Polaris, Rigel) and our campers carry the planets. Guests get an indoor learning hall that fits 50, a Little Spark area for kids, a library, and on clear nights, a deck pointed straight at the sky. Pets welcome at Mars. Open year-round. Long stays encouraged. Show up curious. Leave with a constellation map and a new habit of looking up.

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