Facing the mountains, this cabin accommodates 6 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers adventure activities like mountain biking, rafting, and motorboating nearby. Enjoy the patio while taking in the scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Laundry room
Air-conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
Microwave
Non-smoking
Explore the area
Penrose, CO
Four Mile Ranch Golf Club
Place, Four Mile Ranch Golf Club
6 min drive
The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
Place, The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
8 min drive
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Place, Royal Gorge Route Railroad
11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Upstairs Loft
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri - A-frame cabin with loft and full kitchen, sleeps six
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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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
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
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.
The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
Florence City Hall - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Coyote's Coffee Den - 9 min drive
el Reynaldo's no 3 - 9 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar - 7 min drive
Florence Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri - A-frame cabin with loft and full kitchen, sleeps six pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri - A-frame cabin with loft and full kitchen, sleeps six?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri - A-frame cabin with loft and full kitchen, sleeps six?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cabin 3 | Alpha Centauri - A-frame cabin with loft and full kitchen, sleeps six 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).
About the host
Hosted by Barb
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.