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Experience The Stargate
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Crestone, CO
- Place, Little Pearl Pocket Park1 min walk
- Place, Baca Grande Park2 min drive
- Place, Great Sand Dunes National Park19 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Experience The Stargate
My place is close to Moffat - which is equal distance between Alamosa and Salida. It is the launch pad to the fun things to do out here in the middle of no-where. IE: Great Sand Dunes, hot springs, Hooper pool, UFO park, alligator park, etc!, parks. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, the people, the ambiance, and the outdoors space. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and furry friends (pets).
Comfy queen bed, small dining&kitchenette w/ basic tableware, pots n’ pans. Each room has a coffee maker with organic coffee & sugar. We also provide creamer and tea. TV with Roku (Netflix provided) Organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash & hair dryer. Quiet, yet in town.
We are a tourist destination for the great hiking (all levels), as well as many spiritual retreat centers, peace, quiet and beauty. We can be a sleepy town with many smatterings of Fun. There are several hot springs 30-40 mins away, as well as the Great Sand Dunes, alligator park and UFO park.
There is no formal check-in. I give you the combination for the door to arrive on your own timing. Check-in 3:30 pm and check-out 10:30am. I am open to meeting all my guests needs/questions. However, unless they come to me - I give them total space, peace and quiet! Checking out is simple. All you do is leave ! If you have any questions or problems - please call or text.
The views are awesome in town, majestic and unique with the ever changing and beautiful lighting. We have a unique town - full of spiritual retreats and outrageous hiking for all levels. It is fairly quiet - yet we do have fun for such a sleepy little town. There is also horse riding a few miles away.
Town is a few blocks big - walking is the best public transport! While you can walk to anything in downtown Crestone this is a very remote area without public transportation so you do need a vehicle.
Crestone is one of the most beautiful places to be for hiking and spiritual adventures! There are many hikes with 14,000 ft peaks and for all levels. Also, the peaceful majestic beauty attracts folks from all over the world that come to attend one of the many retreats at the dozen or so spiritual centers. A few miles away are horse riding/stables. 30-45 minutes away are Joyful Journey Hot Springs - famous for it's healing waters. Also there is the most magnificent Valley View Hot Springs - focused outdoors with incredibly beautiful vistas. Valley View is clothing optional. Both offer massages.
Comfy queen bed, small dining&kitchenette w/ basic tableware, pots n’ pans. Each room has a coffee maker with organic coffee & sugar. We also provide creamer and tea. TV with Roku (Netflix provided) Organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash & hair dryer. Quiet, yet in town.
We are a tourist destination for the great hiking (all levels), as well as many spiritual retreat centers, peace, quiet and beauty. We can be a sleepy town with many smatterings of Fun. There are several hot springs 30-40 mins away, as well as the Great Sand Dunes, alligator park and UFO park.
There is no formal check-in. I give you the combination for the door to arrive on your own timing. Check-in 3:30 pm and check-out 10:30am. I am open to meeting all my guests needs/questions. However, unless they come to me - I give them total space, peace and quiet! Checking out is simple. All you do is leave ! If you have any questions or problems - please call or text.
The views are awesome in town, majestic and unique with the ever changing and beautiful lighting. We have a unique town - full of spiritual retreats and outrageous hiking for all levels. It is fairly quiet - yet we do have fun for such a sleepy little town. There is also horse riding a few miles away.
Town is a few blocks big - walking is the best public transport! While you can walk to anything in downtown Crestone this is a very remote area without public transportation so you do need a vehicle.
Crestone is one of the most beautiful places to be for hiking and spiritual adventures! There are many hikes with 14,000 ft peaks and for all levels. Also, the peaceful majestic beauty attracts folks from all over the world that come to attend one of the many retreats at the dozen or so spiritual centers. A few miles away are horse riding/stables. 30-45 minutes away are Joyful Journey Hot Springs - famous for it's healing waters. Also there is the most magnificent Valley View Hot Springs - focused outdoors with incredibly beautiful vistas. Valley View is clothing optional. Both offer massages.
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Amenities
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Crestone
Crestone is home to this apartment. Smokey Jack Observatory and Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and Little Pearl Pocket Park.
Crestone, CO
What's nearby
- Little Pearl Pocket Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Baca Grande Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Great Sand Dunes National Park - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
- Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 28 min drive - 50.7 km
- Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 39 min drive - 59.9 km
Restaurants
- Elephant Cloud Tea Shop - 5 min walk
- Mandala Pizza - 2 min walk
- Ramji's Indian Cafe - 1 min walk
- Mystic Rose Cafe - 2 min walk
- Painted Skye Cafe Bakery - 1 min walk
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darren R.
22 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darren R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark R.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific stay
Mark R.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa
9 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maureen M.
29 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet weekend escape
Maureen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
eric r.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
eric r.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Casey R.
11 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Casey R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles C.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute in Crestone
Charles C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
27 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place
Christopher B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie S.
27 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home in the Heart
Natalie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stargazing at Stargate
Nicole S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John G.
1 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind of a Magical Wonderland
John G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Angelique B.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice host and great communication
Angelique B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting Area
Mark F.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
19 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Haven in the Heart of Crestone
Christine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cheryl F.
10 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Difficult entry
Cheryl F.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Dawn
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean T.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away
Sean T.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Julianne
16 March 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Julianne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy getaway
Kim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy L B.
24 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crestone Getaway
Cathy L B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
20 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Patrick S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lisa h.
2 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
lisa h.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason O.
30 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I was looking for
Jason O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
JOANN S.
3 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Beware all kitchenettes are not equal.
JOANN S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Angie Balser
Languages:
English
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