Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Western Union Ranch of the Rockies, CO
  • San Isabel National Forest
    10 min drive
  • Buena Vista River Park
    27 min drive
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    35 min drive
  • Leadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)
    61 min drive

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About the area

Hartsel

A family-friendly stay in Hartsel awaits you at this lodge. You'll be 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from San Isabel National Forest and 17 km (10.6 mi) from ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly lodge offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Hartsel lodge include Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and High Creek Fen Preserve.

What's nearby

  • ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone - 16 min drive
  • Arkansas River - 24 min drive
  • Buena Vista River Park - 27 min drive
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 35 min drive
  • Mt. Princeton - 71 min drive

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 125 min drive

About this property

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty

Welcome to Lodge of the Rockies LLC - a beautiful vacation retreat, mountain home, & relaxing getaway set amongst aspens, pines, spruce with awesome views. Enjoy this ~3,342 sq. ft. expansive one-of-a-kind lodge and the beauty & adventure of the area. The mountain home here is an attractive lodge in a mountain country setting, a relaxing and fun retreat in the middle of many world-class year-round Colorado recreational activities. Enjoy with family and friends. Entertain & relax here in this 2007 new mountain home with majestic architecture, attractive interiors, providing comfortable mountain elegance with a rustic flair. You will find a strong family and lodge presence yet an attractive romantic aura, a resplendent getaway for couples, families, groups. Frontier-elegant-territorial style with panoramic views. Part of original Western Union Ranch, an appealing mountain community, close but not too close to towns & neighbors. Whether you have Ritz-Carl or Best West travel budget - reward your group & yourself, enjoy your lodging here. And skip fighting the high season crowds in town. Get much more, spend far less. And check 'Traveler Reviews' for prior visit notes.

All four seasons activities abound. In the center of dozens of world-class rocky mountain activities and points of interest. Skiing, snowboarding, rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, historical touring, sightseeing, biking, hot springs, world class pastimes, world class relaxing, more. Skiing & boarding at Breckenridge & Monarch, snowshoeing, natural hot springs, and snowmobiling are nearby. Rafting the beautiful Arkansas River at rafting capital of Colorado and U.S. (the most rafted river in the country) in close by Buena Vista, nearby Gold Medal fishing, hiking, biking. Tour dozens of inspiring activities in all directions nearby - sightsee the area rich in expansive beauty, recreation and history. Find one-of-a-kind 1/4, 1/2 & full-day excursions to Royal Gorge, Leadville, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak Cog Railway, Cripple Creek/Victor mining & gaming, Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of Gunnison National Parks, and much more.

Buena Vista and Fairplay nearby are incomparable gems. Expansive views of close-by buffalo & collegiate peaks 'fourteeners' that leap into view. Gold medal fishing at Antero, Spinney & Eleven Mile Lakes and Dream Stream (300,000 visitors/yr.). Big fish caught often and year-round. Hunting big game with permits fall/winter. View fall colors, enjoy Indian summers. Fascinating historical references throughout the area. Enjoy the fresh air, surrounding fun, pristine beauty, rest and relaxation the majestic high-country of Colorado offers. Peaceful landscapes, walks and rides out the front door, dedicated parkland a minute away, and world-class activities nearby. Enjoy this beautiful area of Colorado & be favorably impressed with your lodging. Enjoyable activities all directions. In the center of it all, yet away from it all too.. Well-suited for family reunions, apresā€™ ski parties, group retreats, after rafting relaxation, quiet romantic getaways. Good base camp for the outdoorsman and their family. Ladies & gentlemen enjoy the creature comforts, expansive architecture and rustic wild out the front door, while kids enjoy indoor play areas and outdoor activities. Combine adventure, relaxation and romance in your vacation getaway.

Located over 2+ acres covered with aspens, spruce, pines. Out front view includes majestic mountains, nearby Lake Antero (best fishing Colorado 2007) and big valley rangelands. Enjoy the frontier feel of the lodge and built-in comforts. Decor in European salon style, 300+ lodge, wildlife, outdoor themed books spread thru-out delight readers when desired (like Sofitel, Aman, other top brands offer), storage items inside and out support lodge operations. We do not seek the too commercial stark boutique hotel looks (a bench and a can opener and those guys are done with their 'ambiance'), rather we make it warm and even elegant like a mountain home. Many places to gather or spread out ~3,342 sq ft - with (4) indoor and (2) outdoor gathering areas, (4) attractive bedrooms and (3) designer bathrooms. There are:(2) floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen (with island) with breakfast/lounge bar and dining areas, picture windows, separate loft, living, recreation and raised sitting rooms for family gatherings, wet bar, jetted tub and (3) dual-spray spa showers, custom granite, slate & marble & attractive rustic & country decor. Warming pellet stoves provide real woodburning ambiance to enjoy. 50/30 amp RV service & parking (not yet tested). Full wraparound deck w/ barbecue, partial veranda & loft walkout balcony. Thorough and thoughtful regional-themed immersive decor. Items supplied: (3) mountain bikes, (1) PS3, about (15) popular DVDs (with lots of kid shows), fishing poles, snowshoes.

What to bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, cameras, water bottles, gloves, snow & ski or rafting clothing, boots, and good socks. See local winter and summer outfitters to round out your gear. Ambiance and amiability increased using an element of the Interior items enhance connection to local frontier area (we anticipate guests want to connect to local lodge and outdoor ambiance for their getaway visit and therefore do not adhere to KonMari austere influences). We're at ~9,000 ft. - so take some time to acclimate to less oxygen in atmosphere and consult your doctor prior to travel for recommendations on this topic for each arriving person in your group (Ex.: you may want to arrive with supplemental oxygen bottles if unexpected needs arise, and any additional doctor recommended measures - particularly for those in your group that may have less than optimal health profiles, including not bringing those guests with health risk profiles that a doctor would not recommend to attend). Enjoy the high country, thanks for taking care of the place & thanks for staying at Lodge of the Rockies LLC - 9000 feet above average!!

Credit card booking fees responsibility of guest. Listing advertisement here subject to subsequent industry standard rental agreement accepted upon customer reservation. Holiday rentals December 18 to January 5: Minimum (6) days. Unless booking for (10) days or more, 1st rental Interval must be completed by December 29, 20xx or prior to allow clean/prep for a December 30 or earlier arrival of another group (highest season with two holidays offers two full Rentals). There are NO PARTIES authorized. Please do NOT book if parties are a desired component of your visit. You will find topical dĆ©cor on-site in the European ā€˜salon styleā€™ that enhances your stay at the locale. You will find library and inventiveness components that echo local area flora and fauna, local heritage and history, wildlife and outdoor activities. The mountain home seeks to offer rustic and elegant components in order to enhance the attractiveness of the guest visit and has elements for kids/parents/couples.

Keywords: Mountain Home Vacation Rental Cabin Fairplay Buena Vista Hartsel Southpark High Country Colorado Luxury Reunion

Property manager

Christopher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Max (3) pets-$59 each. Dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Foldup castles, playstation, golf putting, foosbal

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista Breckenridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

Is Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty?

No, Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Pretty Rocky Mountain Retreat Near Buena Vista & Breckenridge STR-Park Cty Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week in Colorado
This place has everything we are looking for in a quiet Colorado vacation in August. During the day we hiked the trails, explored nearby towns, watched the wildlife (deer, pronghorn, birds). In the evenings we either ate in town or cooked in the well equipped kitchen. The night skies are so dark that we could even see the Milky Way. We plan be back again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!
We really enjoyed the home! We loved all the pictures and books! The property was great too! The kids loved all the rooms and places they could go. All around great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heartsel cabin getaway
Great cabin with lots of room. Great views from front porch. Everything the listing stated and more.Quiet neighborhood with excellent star gazing at night. Slightly farther to Buena Vista and other attractions but manageable. Road to cabin a little rough. Would stay here again as positives far exceed any negatives.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
As we were on our way home, I texted the owner that our family had a wonderful week in his beautiful lodge. We could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Perfect location! Quiet and able to see lots of wildlife. House is HUGE perfect for a large family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Spacious but overwhelming with decor and furniture items
We booked at least 10 months in advance when listing said ā€œsleeps 12ā€; and didnā€™t find out until 2 months prior to trip we had to drop from 11 guests down to 8 or less because of Colorado State Park regulation. Property owner was as helpful as he could be given the situation. We had to alter our plans a bit. The home is beautiful and HUGE; but also overwhelming with LOTS of decor and furniture. One thing 100% agreed upon by us all is of the multiple VRBO rentals weā€™ve stayed, this one felt as though it hadnā€™t been cleaned recently; and a bit cluttered. Maybe vacant for some time?? Would have felt a lot cleaner with much less decor and unused kitchen ware and other furniture everywhere. Wasnā€™t aware there would be trailer/campers right next door on an open property/camp site that were burning fires every night. I was under the impression this was a building/cabin property only area. Arenā€™t fires banned right now? That ended up an annoyance also with dogs chained up daily and barking at everything. Also, for such a huge rental home for up to 8 people, with just a 50 gallon water tank, and bathrooms with dual shower heads, after just one, maybe 2 showers, the hot water was gone. Great location otherwise. Not a far daily drive into Buena Vista for family shopping and fun. And also lots of activity sporting equipment for use in garage. Just not really a ā€œfresh cutā€ lawn/yard in the mountains suitable for play. Plenty of room though for horseshoes, corn hole, or similar games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
This home was perfect for our large family. Very well stocked and great location!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
Beautiful cabin with a beautiful location. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
This home was amazing!! The location great as well. We brought our UTVs to do some trail riding in the mountains, and this location was perfect for that. The home was so clean and comfortable. With 2 little boys with us, it was nice to have all the extras to keep them occupied. Several hours were spent hitting the baseball in the yard. I started to realize what the meaning of the phrase "the silence is deafening " meant. It is so quiet there, I thought I was going deaf. Lol Looking forward to renting again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado 2022
Great quiet location, lots of wildlife to see in our own backyard! Beds were comfortable, all amenities were top of the line.Large home, perfect for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain sanctuary!
My family really enjoyed being in the LOTR! Gorgeous views everywhere. Lots of unadvertised amenities. Very spacious, but cozy. Well kept and clean, plenty of books/games/TV for snow days. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, spacious and convienent
Very nice place with lots of room and the kitchen had everything you could need. Great location to do day trips from to lots of Colorado's highlights.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

George E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!!
We had an awesome stay at this unbelievable home. Nicely decorated and plenty of room. The views were fantastic. Had fun playing horseshoes and foosball with the kids. Close to cool town Buena Vista and great trout fishing. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaushik N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!!
We had a fantastic time at the VRBO. Perfect for a getaway. Amazing sceneries and skies!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described.
Property just as promised. If your looking for a great place and location, you must check this rental out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd Year to Stay!
We keep going back, our family (ages 5 to adult) obviously love this property., feels like home! The property is somewhat remote and this is one of the many things we love about it. I might add it's very easy to get to, it.is just not close to town. Not a problem though, we just get what we need when in town! There is plenty of room to do what you like inside or out. Each evening the kids (and adults) loved the bicycles provided. The back deck and front porch are perfect places to relax and enjoy the amazing views. You'll never tire of the beautiful views in every direction. Thank you Chris we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Gorgeous house with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful with lots of room.
Had a wonderful trip. This home was spacious and peaceful. This home was better stocked with kitchen ware and overall household supplies than any others we have stayed at before. Driveway not trailer friendly for large trailers. There is not a hot tub as advertised.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lariat Loop
The house was awesome. Mr. Neilson has the house set up to be very user friendly. Everything is there except your food. The house is in near proximality (within an hour) to many great sites. Great fishing is nearby as well as the towns of Breckinridge and Frisco
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc M., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Wonderful house / cabin in beautiful setting. Very quiet and peaceful surrounded by snow capped peaks. The house has everything you need plus many, many items to educate and entertain you about the area and the mountains! Christopher was a great host and we had an awesome time away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We arrived shortly before a big snowstorm, so my husband was a bit worried about being snowed in. Myself, I just sat and watched the snow fall and loved it! We received over 8ā€ of snow in two days! But the next morning, the roads were all cleared and we had no trouble getting out. There were several shovels for shoveling the driveway. With 9 of us there, we wondered if weā€™d be falling over each other or going stir crazy, but there was so much room for everyone! We cooked in the beautiful kitchen, played games, watched movies, and sat talking in front of the downstairs fireplace. I just canā€™t stop saying how beautiful it was!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big, comfortable, secluded place for a great stay!
We took our 5 kids from Texas to LOTR for some fun in the snow. We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed all the fun dƩcor. It really is secluded, which was nice to get away from everything, be able to let the kids go outside on the large property and run around in the snow, and once they got tired, they came inside and had fun on the foosball table, playing games, or just relaxing. If you want to get out and do other stuff, be ready to drive - we went out to eat one night, and it was a 30 min drive. But we really didn't need to go out that much as we brought food and the property had everything else we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house!
We had a great time. The house was just right for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

david b., Waller, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
SUPER ROOMY
Party of eight and the house was really roomy everyone had their own space. Lots of things to do in the area within 30 minutes. Property was clean. We will be back during the summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and property was beautiful!
Everything was seamless. We had no trouble with check-in. The house was great and had plenty of room for our whole family. We look forward to coming back every year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020