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Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow

Cabin in Fairplay with kitchen and patio

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Whimsical Hollow is a truly "ROMANTIC" log cabin nestled in the woods and high peaks of Park County!
This is the view of the magical backyard. Now you see why it is called Whimsical Hollow. It is a truly magical place to stay!
This darling cabin has only luxurious amenities and is decorate in cute mountain decor.
The living room has high vaulted ceilings and a real wood-burning fireplace It is one of our most popular cabins!
The cabin is spacious and has lots of windows to frame the gorgeous views of the white-capped mountains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 489.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fairplay, CO
  • Place, Alma Fire House & Mining Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, South Park City Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Park County Public Library
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Open Loft King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bath on Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow

Whimsical Hollow is a darling full log cabin that is nestled among some of the highest mountain peaks in Colorado. The views are absolutely amazing and the home is surrounded by spruce and pine trees. It is a serene and very romantic location. The home has all new furniture and amenities of the highest quality.

The romantic living room has a wood burning fireplace for cozy nights around the fire (you may want to bring extra wood!). There is a dining room with a table that seats 4 and a fully equipped kitchen. There is additional seating at the kitchen bar also. You will find everything you need to make your family chef happy.

There is a bedroom with a king size bed on the main floor. It has beautiful mountain decor and furnishings. It is next to the full bath which has a walk-in shower. The decorations throughout the home are exquisite. Everything reflects the cozy romantic atmosphere of a luxury mountain cabin. Upstairs there is a second spacious bedroom which also has a king size bed. It too has new furniture, linens and amenities. You will love the views from the bed. You can look right out of the two story windows and see the beautiful white capped mountains. What a way to wake up!

The property is on a dead end road with very few properties. It is not a busy and crowded location. You will most likely not see anyone during your stay except an occasional visitor such as a moose or fox. There are also deer and bears in the area. If you watch closely you may even see some elk. The front porch runs the length of the front of the house and has comfortable seating where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee and take in the gorgeous mountain views. There is a gas grill provided behind the home.

The area is know for it's unlimited outdoor activities. Almost anything you can think of is within minutes of the home. You can hike and explore the National Forest right behind the home. There is a road just above the location of the home that you can hike to the end of and be right in the National Forest. Many of the famous 14'ers are located in this area where you can hike or climb. Horseback riding is just a few minutes from the home at the Platte River Ranch. They have hay rides, hour long rides, and even evening steak rides. If you like white-water rafting, the Arkansas River is only a few miles away. You can raft at Buena Vista. They have a variety of trips from safe photo floats to wild rapid trips. ATVing is also great in the area. There are multiple locations where you can ATV. One Trail over Mosquito Pass takes you right into Leadville where you can enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants in the restored mining town. This is a fabulous place to shop for antiques too!

About the owners:
As native Coloradans, we love the outdoors, the spectacular seasons, and the diversity of nature.
Our adventurous spirits lead us to purchase our cozy log cabin in 2015. This is a place to get away and unplug from the noise of the city, recharge and be rejuvenated by the awesome surroundings. (It is only a 95 minute drive from southwest Denver on 285. We avoid the crazy I-70 traffic and congestion). Through our front window, we have the spectacular view of Mt. Sherman, which is a 14"er". Enjoying a cup of coffee from our welcoming and relaxing porch and watching the sunrise burst above Mt. Sherman is a wonderful way to greet the day.

This beautiful area and our cozy log cabin are just too special not to share. The fellowship of family and friends is what has inspired us to open our home and hearth. The memories that will be made here will last a lifetime. We hope all who stay here feel the welcome embrace of friendship and hospitality.

Why the owners Chose Fairplay:
Mountains; Outdoor Activities Galore; Proximity to Breckenridge; Small Town Friendly Attitude
The small towns of Fairplay and Alma hearken back to the simpler days of living. We enjoy talking to the friendly locals and playing pool at the South Park Saloon.

DISCLOSURES:
* This home is located in the Central Rockies at approx.11,253 ft Please be advised that elevation and weather should be considered when deciding if this location is appropriate.
* Guests are required to have a four-wheel drive vehicle with adequate snow tires or chains during the winter months from November through May. The area is subject to frequent unpredictable and adverse weather conditions which can make travel difficult.
* This home is located in a rural high alpine mountain environment where wildlife, insects and rodents may be encountered. The home is also equipped with a well water system and may have variability in taste, smell or mineral content based on time of year and usage.
* Guests will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement after booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fairplay

Located in Valley of the Sun, a neighbourhood in Fairplay, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Creek Fen Preserve and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course, while South Park City Museum and Alma Fire House & Mining Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

  • Alma Fire House & Mining Museum - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Alma Library - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • South Park City Museum - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Park County Public Library - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Park Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Otto’s - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dyer Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Burro Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Java Moose - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Quiet Log Cabin in the Woods w/ Epic Views, Fireplace - Whimsical Hollow located?

Located in Valley of the Sun, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Park County Public Library, South Park City Museum and Highside Brewing. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was perfect from the front door step. Nice and cozy with the fireplace.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

5 - Excellent

Wonderful place to stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place where you can cook meals and relax in a great mountain setting. A couple good hikes to do in the neighborhood and 30-45 minutes from many other hikes and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was comfortable and stocked with all the basics we needed. Directions to cabin, how to check in/out were very clear. Enjoyed the view of mountains from front porch. Close to downtown Fairplay with grocery store and restaurants yet far enough away to feel secluded.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin. Well maintained and owners were friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the location in Fairplay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve R.

4 - Good

We enjoyed our time at the cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

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

Wonderful cabin in the woods

Cozy, cabin with everything you need. Wonderful getaway. Neighborhood connects to Pennsylvania mtn trailhead.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Amazing Mountain Views

This cabin is just 15-minutes from downtown Fairplay but you feel fully immersed in the pines and the mountain views are spectacular. Lots of great hiking and walks nearby. Perfect place to rest and refresh.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Excellent!

Great location, fully stocked, perfect place! Views are incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cedric L.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn N.

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

Cozy cabin

This cabin was perfect for our vacation. The cabin was clean and check in was easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Mary G.

Great stay for the area

I enjoyed staying at Whimsical Hollow. Easy to find, close to the mountains, very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Jed P.

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

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

This was the perfect place for us to get away for a weekend. We loved the area and the cabin was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Stunning

This property was beautiful and quiet. Perfect for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

K M.

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

Fall Getaway

Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice and secluded which was exactly what we were looking for. The cabin was very well equipped and lacked for nothing. The host of this property was very attentive and stayed in touch when power went out for a short time which I appreciated very much. Overall, I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Ana G.

Peaceful stay

Lovely little cabin with everything we needed for a 2 night stay. Early checkin was appreciated! Host was responsive and we couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cabin is exactly as described. The kitchen has been updated with an amazing gas stove/ oven. The property is covered in wildlife that are most certainly not afraid to come say hi. The drive to the house isn’t as bad as some reviews state, but it isn’t for the weary either. It’s a bit of a rough dirt road, carved into the mountain with twists and turns. If you’re looking for an adventure, this is definitely the place for you! The owners of the property are, hands down, the nicest people! They handled every question I had with ease and plenty of reassurance. There were no issues or hiccups along the way or while we were there. The scenery… I can’t say enough about it! The Mountain View’s are spectacular, to say the least! While you are here, check out FairPlay and Alma. Both are cute, quaint little towns that are humming with locals and shops all day long. There is literally something for everyone! Oh! And the food… good lord it’s delicious out there! Recommendations: Oxygen! Get yourself some oxygen! We are from Oklahoma and boy did we need it hahaha. I highly recommend seeing the two towns for sure, any and every restaurant you can swing, South Park City (FULL of history), and Montgomery Reservoir- definitely see the waterfalls leading into it!
The cabin in all it’s beauty.
Snow on the mountain the day we left.
Montgomery Reservoir waterfalls.
Montgomery Reservoir
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Beautiful Cabin with amazing mountain views

Loved staying here over the weekend. Close to many of the 14K mountains for hiking and climbing! Enjoyed the view off the front porch! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcy J.

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

Scenic & peaceful

House was clean & decorated nicely, it had evething we needed. We enjoyed the area, the scenery, loved seeing moose nearly everytime we returned in the evening. Elk & deer too. We also took advantage of nearby hiking
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna R.

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

Perfect cozy cabin

It was exactly like the pictures: adorable! We had a wonderful stay and they had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garrison Z.

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

Get away from everyday chaos!

This house was seriously amazing. It was perfect for our little family getaway! We are from Houston Tx so staying in the mountains was such a treat. The views at this perfect little cabin were incredible. You wake up everyday to such a beautiful scenery, who wouldn’t want that!!? The house is perfect, the location, everything was just great. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay! We will absolutely tell our friend/family to stay here if they plan to travel to Colorado! Thank you for having us! Your house made us want to move to Colorado haha!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

Wonderful Mountain Home Away From Home

We felt very much at home at Whimsical Hollow. It had everything we needed. It's a beautiful drive out of FairPlay to the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

Cozy and beautiful

Lovely! We enjoyed our stay. We only wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Cutest cabin ever!

Would definitely rent this cabin again. Very clean, well decorated and stocked. The elevation was a bit much for us, but well worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn L.

Wonderful Little Cabin

Extremely cozy cabin with very thoughtful touches and comforts. Felt right at home here! Great place to escape to if you're looking for a little getaway!

About the host

Hosted by Second Home Vacation Rentals

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Second Home Vacation Rentals
29 S. Main St.
Alma, CO 89420
970-546-7336

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