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The Alice Cabin in Winterland!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Winter wonderland!
A morning snow
View of the cabin from the road! Get your snow boots ready!
Overnight snow!
Alice in Winterland cabin - first snow

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 281.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Idaho Springs, CO
  • Place, Yankee Hill
  • Place, Saint Mary's Glacier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Winter Park Ski Resort
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Alice Cabin in Winterland!

So...you're after an adventure. Or maybe it's a cozy escape into the mountains...a getaway from the stresses and routine of daily life. Come escape from it all when you visit the Alice in Winterland Cabin! This mountain community feels magical, and what better way to reconnect, enjoy family time, and simply 'just get away.'

My husband and I love the community of St. Mary's - the history, the land, the neighbors, the views...it's breath-takingly beautiful! This is our vacation home with our 4 children, and we want to share it with you when we can't be there.

A little more about the cabin - it's a one bedroom (cozy and comfortable), one full-bath, a cool 'ladder-loft' that comfortably sleeps two (twin mattresses), a sleeper sofa in the living area, a fully equipped kitchen, a TON of extras including a Pack-N-Play for your littlest one, a fold-out toddler cot, an umbrella stroller to use when strolling through town, various size snow boots during the winter season , snow jackets in size small in women's and medium in men's, snow pants (if they fit, you're welcome to use them), super soft blankets for star viewing, and so many extras.

Step through the 'Looking Glass' and experience snow-topped trees and mountains in the winter and crisp, cool terrain and hummingbirds that whir by during the spring and summer. Spectacular views are what sets our cabin apart. We are 10,000 feet up, and our deck offers an unobstructed view of the mountains. We face the absolutely spectacular sunrises, and go to bed with cozy fires. Please be advised that you will need a 4WD vehicle during snow months (typically late October through April usually) to make it up and down the mountain.

If you'd like a little adventure while you're here, there is plenty to do right up on the mountain, down in Idaho Springs and within a short drive! For the outdoorsy, hiking is very popular (a hike to St. Mary's Glacier is a MUST), ATV tours are a five minute drive away, fishing (we provide 2 passes, poles, and a stocked tackle-box!) to fish in 2 private stocked lakes (catch and release only); horseback riding within 30 minutes, ziplining, white-water rafting, SHOPPING and DINING in quaint Idaho Springs...), but honestly, just buying groceries in town for dinners, watching some movies or your favorite show on satellite with a glass of wine or a local beer on the deck or by the fire may be just what you are seeking. We cherish memories and want this getaway to be 'that memory' for you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Underhill Museum and Argo Gold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Phoenix Gold Mine and Steve Canyon Statue. Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Saint Mary's Glacier - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 33 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 33 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 70 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Xpress Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Empire Dairy King - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Edge Coffee House - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alice Cabin in Winterland! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Alice Cabin in Winterland!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Alice Cabin in Winterland!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Alice Cabin in Winterland! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Saint Mary's Glacier and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Yankee Hill. Underhill Museum is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull location and excellent communication with the host, she was awesome. Cant beat the views and scenery. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred D.

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

Beautiful location!

Location was absolutely beautiful. Property was clean and accurately listed with great communication from the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

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

Amazing view and cozy cabin!

We had an absolutely relaxing and wonderful stay at this place. The view from the deck is beautiful! We hiked St Mary’s Glacier trail and walked to the trailhead from the house (it adds about a mile each way). Idaho Springs was about a 25 minute drive and was full of lots of great restaurants (Beaujos for pizza!) and breweries. Thanks for sharing your wonderful place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great time

We loved staying here. Well stocked with anything we needed. Clean. Kiddo loved the loft area. The drive in was a little nerve wracking for a family from sea level but so beautiful and peaceful to enjoy the view from the porch. Spent a day just sledding down the driveway and making snowmen and had a blast. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cabin in the Mountains

This cabin was everything I wanted it to be. We traveled with two small children ages 3 and 5 and had a wonderful time. The best part was that we didn't have to go anywhere to enjoy the snow. We spent a majority of our time sledding down the driveway and playing in the snow around the house. My kids were too little, but I hiked all the way up the hill behind the house and came to a wonderful walking path. My husband said it might have been a fire break (or something like that). Either way, it was dreamy. I was able to hike along in the snow in the perfectly quiet mountain scenery. If you want to get out an about, you are literally 5 minutes away from the St. Mary's glacier hike, and about an hour away from Winter Park which is a gorgeous drive. I would recommend going to Safeway before arriving to the house, particularly during the winter months. This will ensure that you arrive during daylight hours which is important for your first time arriving at the cabin. Also, make sure you follow the directions the owner sends, not google maps. While google maps would have gotten us to the house, the directions the owner gives you allows you to enter the driveway from a particular direction which allows you to get some momentum to get up the driveway. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and I can't wait to go back! Maybe this next time without kids! :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was tucked away in a quiet area. The views were spectacular! It was very peaceful and had plenty of kitchen supplies, towels, etc. for the stay, as well as extra toiletries in case you needed it. The drive was not bad to town from our location. The host was easy to get in touch with, and the local caretaker's and other numbers were displayed as well if needed. The listing did say there was A/C, but there was only heaters and the wood fireplace inside. There was a box fan inside which was sufficient along with an open window for early September. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super peaceful with great views. Super close to St. Mary’s glacier too. One thing to note, the cabin does not have AC, as stated in the listing. Luckily, we got a little cool front the first night we’re there so it stayed pretty comfortable. Otherwise, very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy M.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Great view….

House has a great view. It was very hard to find. Signage to indicate the house was sub-optimal. The house was not clean, I felt it was dingy. Lights were not bright inside. We left after one night to find somewhere else to stay. I would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Mountain Getaway

Very nice and quiet location. Clean cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory G.

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

Great view

Great view from porch. Excellent location to visit the glacier. Cozy place for a couple days if you don’t need a large kitchen or have a lot of stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in this beautiful, quaint home. The view of the mountains was awesome! Only suggestions would be better lighting in the bedroom and perhaps heat source on the deck of some sort as we would have loved to spend more time outside but did not due to the chilly weather. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an experience !

We booked this cabin for my husband and I to have a quiet getaway and unwind. We had no problem finding the cabin as it’s very remote. But you have to have a four wheel drive to get up the mountain and driveway as we found out later for even more. The cabin was fully stocked with everything you would need… but there is so much personal stuff from the owners we had a hard time finding places for our own stuff to store. The layout was perfect and cozy. I think the only issue I would have to say was I had was the cleanliness. It was very dusty as my husband who has dust allergies had a hard time. Thank goodness I brought allergy meds. I think a deep cleaning is needed. On our third day we were hit with a snow storm that had us stuck in the cabin for two and a half days. Luckily we shopped and stocked up as one of the locals warned us it was coming. We got 15 inches of snow and it was the most magical thing I’ve ever experienced. The owner supplied snow boots, gloves and Parkers so we got to play in the snow. There were plenty of board games so we did play games, which we haven’t done in years. Eventually the snow stopped and immediately the plows came and cleared the roads and the driveway. So we were able to get out and make our flight home. All in All it was wonderful. The views are perfect. And it was well worth it. I would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan J.

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

Perfect Getaway for 2!

We absolutely LOVED everything about this cozy cabin! Perfect size for me and my partner. The views: breathtaking. You literally have the majestic mountains surrounding you. Cabin: gorgeous. So cute and quaint and comfortable. We enjoyed hiking the St Mary's Glacier trails right next to us and driving into Idaho Springs for BBQ. Only thing missing was a fire pit outside. Definitely would return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Christmas at The Alice Cabin in Winterland

Cabin is very nice and the views from the front deck, and drive to and from cabin are breathtaking. Pictures do not do it justice. Host is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Mountain get-away

My husband and I enjoyed a few days in Colorado last week and stayed at the Alice cabin in winterland. We were very pleased with all aspects of the cabin!! Charlotte, the host, was so accommodating and quick on responding when I reached out with questions. Her instructions for check-in and check-out were very easy to understand. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay and it was very clean. I would recommend this cabin if you are looking for something quiet with a Mountain View! And again, Charlotte was an awesome host! Thanks again for making our get-away an enjoyable one!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Longley L.

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

Beautiful views

Cute little cabin. But the views are what really made us love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great View

Had a great time and loved the view. Daughter loved the small hideaway loft.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views

Nice little cabin with great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Justin W., Oklahoma

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect views

Great little cabin with amazing views. Sunrises are worth waking up for and we love the peacefulness of the location. Great for snow in the winter when we go and close to town or ski slopes. Love our trip here every year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

julia b.

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

Alice

Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

courtney t.

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

Wonderful stay

Loved the cabin! Beautiful views. The altitude really hit us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Sweet

Great time loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great Stay!

Whenever you rent a place to stay you worry if it will be everything it seems. Alice in Wonderland was everything we hoped for and more. A great place and host. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Great secluded getaway

The altitude took some getting used to but we loved the view and the drive up was worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Getaway? It’s this one!!!

We stayed 4 nights and it snowed for 3. If you’re not from snow country and are a flatlander, be sure to take snow chains and or 4 wheel drive. Best money I have spent. It was a wonderful experience in every aspect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Cantu

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Hi, my name is Charlotte. I have the pleasure of raising my three children - two boys and a girl, ranging in age from 7 to 14. We are native Texans but call Colorado our second home. We are a close family, involved with our church and community, and our favorite thing to do is to take family vacations together! I took this picture over Spring Break in 2016, and they couldn't get enough of making snowballs, sledding around the trees, and hiking up behind the cabin.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I visited St. Mary's in August of 2015 on a getaway for just the two of us, and we fell in love with the community, the lovely winding way up the mountain, and we knew we would come back! We were so lucky to happen upon this well-loved gem and we have already been up several times with our family of 6! The St. Mary's community is such a wonderful community with friendly people, absolutely gorgeous mountain views, fresh air and wildlife. We hope you enjoy our 'home away from home' as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is special. We bought it from the original owners, who put a lot of love and care into it over the years. We've added more love to it since we bought it and always listen to our guests' suggestions. The views from the deck are amazing - since the cabin is built into the side of the mountain slope, the views are unobstructed and watching the sunrise from the deck is breathtaking. Perhaps we'll have a budding artist stay at some point and capture a sunrise!

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