Single Level w/ Hot Tub and patios with 360° Views!

Summary:

This three-bedroom Westcliffe home offers a blend of comfort and natural beauty. Ideal for unwinding on the front porch facing the Sangre de Cristos, or relaxing by the fire pit & hot tub on a private back patio. Art lovers appreciate being surrounded by artwork and books by local artist, authors and potters. Even the hallway closet door is a colorful abstraction, "Lakoda Shaman" that will brighten your day. Guests Reviews frequently cite the cleanliness, spaciousness, and privacy and these words, "immediately felt at home with all its amenities".



The Space:

Experience a relaxing form of luxury:

- "Luxuriate" in ten years of hosting, learning to pay attention to details and provide comforts..

- Remain connected via StarLink Internet (150 Mbps down; 15 Mbps up with low latency).

- Privately relax in the 6-person hot tub after hikes. (Hot tub fee: $50/ stay)

- Soak in 360° views of Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Stars & Wildlife.

- Cook, read or entertain on the private back patio: Grill (gas & charcoal), tables and fire-pit..

- Walk the quiet 1-mile loop around the Shadow Ridge neighborhood.

- Drive to numerous NFS trail heads.

- Take day trips to Royal Gorge, Sand Dunes & hot springs.

- Enjoy original artwork by local artists throughout the house.



Sleeping capacity for 6 with one king and two queen beds. Inquire about more than six guests because a couple wee-ones may be comfortable on one of two sleep-able couches in the living room.



Luxuriate in the spacious master suite with a private bathroom featuring a jetted, soaker tub, shower, dual vanity and large walk-in closet. Two bathrobes provided to make showering before hot tubbing more comfy. Sliding door opens up directly to the private back patio where the hot tub, grill and fire pit is located.



Thoughtful Extras:

- Comfy beds and beddings.

- Hypoallergenic pillow and mattress protectors.

- Well-stocked kitchen with staples and equipped for cooking. Ample coffee & tea provided.

- Guest reviews frequently cite "many thoughtful & generous extras".

- High quality, 100% cotton beddings and towels.



Sustainable housing enthusiasts appreciate the 10" thick walls (R-47) and solar panels. Radiant baseboard heat is supplemented by an antique (1906 Kalamazoo) wood "parlor" stove. Firewood provided. Enjoy indoor coolness, even on hot sunny days. Walls are nearly sound proof, even during windy days.



The fenced yard is designed to prevent deer from entering. Smaller dogs can easily crawl under some areas. Long leashes provided. Attending or leashing dogs left in the back yard is recommended. Due to the additional cleaning time, we charge a $60 per stay for each dog, two dog. maximum.



Westcliffe STR Permit #18-082418.



Guest Access:

Guests have full and exclusive access to the home, yard and a one car garage. A "wall", or backing to shelves facing the other side, separates the guest side of the garage from host's storage area. Storage is occasionally accessed by owner to pick up supplies or perform maintenance on the property or hot tub. He will almost always send a heads up message.



The Neighborhood:

Shadow Ridge neighborhood has wide, paved streets, attracting dog lovers. The Mineral Road entrance is about 1/2 mile north of downtown and 1/4 mile north of the Saddle Club & rodeo grounds.



Westcliffe and the Wet Mountain Valley blends hiking, fishing, 4x4-ing, (reasonably-priced) galleries, museums by day and astronomy by night. The atmosphere is a million light years from the big city or fancy resorts of Northern Colorado. Slow don and take in the most beautify slice of simple, quirky and friendly, rural Southern Colorado.



Dark Skies International designated Westcliffe/Silver Cliff as a Dark Sky Community in 2015. It's the highest elevation and part of the Colorado Stargazing tour touted by Colorado Department Tourism. Being on the far edge of Westcliffe, this home is a great place to stargaze. For details and schedule of free observatory sessions, search on "Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley" or "Dark Skies Colorado" for more information.



Westcliffe holds events nearly every week from May to October. High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass Festival and the PRCA Stampede Rodeo draw the most guests. Upcoming activities may be found by searching on "Visit Wet Mountain Valley".



Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountain Ranges offer a wide range of hiking, biking, fishing and hunting.

DeWeese Reservoir is less than 10 minutes away, driving slowly.

Arkansas River and Royal Gorge are nearby, offering rafting, train tours or helicopter sightseeing

Great Sand Dunes National Park is a scenic 90-110 minute drive circumnavigating the Sangre de Cristo range

Monarch Ski Area is 64 miles away -- 80 minutes with good weather conditions.



Getting Around:

Car and bike access to town and surrounding area via paved roads.



Custer Country Supply rents Jeeps for as few as one day. Book your days well in advance.



Other Things to Note:

Hot tub is available year round. Hot tub fee is $50/stay. Tubbing towels and at least 2 bath robes are provided.



Pets with owners are welcomed for a fee of $60 per pet and per stay selected during the booking process, after the guest count selection. Two maximum. A large crate is proved in the utility room. Please crate dogs if left in the house unattended.



Interaction with Guests:

The host lives nearby and generally walks by daily to see if guests are out front and up for for a quick hello.