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Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Exterior
Fireplace, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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1 bathroomSleeps 388 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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Saguache County, CO
  • Baca Grande Park
    6 min drive
  • Little Pearl Pocket Park
    9 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park
    10 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature

Explore and Retreat in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at this spacious retreat property. Located just a ten-minute drive from downtown Crestone in the Baca Grande Subdivision, the Crestone Mountain Retreat is on over an acre of wooded mountain forestland for you to explore.
A simple flagstone entrance way guides you to the main house from the driveway area. This open single story retreat house is full of natural light, featuring terra cotta tile flooring, wood features and high ceilings. Enjoy a restful night on the queen bed and cook up your own delicious meals in the farmhouse kitchen stocked with everything you need for cooking and baking during your stay. Enjoy your retreat fireside with coffee and teas provided complimentary for your enjoyment.
A spacious office space with a fold out couch is perfect for working remotely during your stay. An elegant dining area makes for a great space to play games and enjoy the company of loved ones.
The kitchen is simple and spacious loaded with everything you need for a short or extended stay. The Retreat House includesfull kitchen with fridge, stove and oven with cookware and bakeware for your stay.Offering a simple yet complete bathroom with toiletries and soft towels for your comfort and convenience.

Sleeping Arrangements: Studio with Queen Bed ~ Twin BedFold Out Couch ~ Max Three People

Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.

Enjoy great tasting mountain well water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the cabin, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow Lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Crestone Mountain Retreat is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.

A High Elevation Experience Like No Other
Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.
The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes
The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen-thousand-foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone
Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
I live here locally and will be available if you need anything during your stay. Please use the phone number provided to either text or call me if you need anything during your stay.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Baca Grande Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • 10 minutes by car from Great Sand Dunes National Park and 6 minutes from Baca Grande Park

Property manager

Erin McGrath

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

427061

Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a place in gorgeous area
We loved our stay! Location was ideal for a variety of adventures, views were gorgeous, and accommodations were pristine. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin with a beautiful view
Wonderful cabin with an amazing view of the mountains and stars. Its remote, but still close to a Dollar General. Check in and communication with host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint , cute cabin in crestone!
We had a great stay at this house in crestone. Quiet , quaint , clean , affordable and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Such a wonderful place to stay while I was in Crestone! It surpassed my expectations. The host was very communicative and helpful. The property was immaculate and very comfortable. I would definitely book with this host again! Highly recommended. 🤗
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla E.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely stay in Crestone!
We stayed at the Mountain Retreat for a week with our dog and it was one of the nicest rentals we've ever stayed in. It was clean, comfortable, and beautiful (both indoors and outdoors--the view is a AMAZING!). Erin was easy to communicate with and we had a fantastic stay. The kitchen has all the basics to prepare simple meals and having laundry was huge for us. We did have some issues with the internet for several days of the stay but that was not a huge problem for us. If you are visiting in July bring some high quality bug spray as the mosquitos are FIERCE all day long (but the house has screens so you can still enjoy the fresh mountain air!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most Excellent! Quiet and beautiful.
Our stay was exactly what we hoped it would. The cabin was very clean, handicap accessible, with lots of space and an abundance of light. The Mountain View was amazing and the stars at night were spectacular. The best part of our stay was the quiet. Only the breeze in the trees and the birds singing. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moriah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super quiet
We had a wonderful get away! The property is insanely quiet and the dark sky community allows for incredible star gazing. Highly recommend for when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy nature. So many deer!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Setting and Cabin
I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 days over Christmas in this modern, well-equipped cottage just minutes from the charming village of Crestone. It has wonderful views from both sides with lots of deer to enjoy. You can tell when the owners are thoughtful and considerate by the condition of the unit and its small details. This is the nicest rental I’ve experienced by far through VRBO. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Beautiful spot in the foothills. Access to many trails. Loved it. Peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We wanted to get away and this was a lovely place to do it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting trip in Area 82.
The cabin was very comfortable and the host made it very enjoyable. A microwave oven would have been nice but we made it fine without one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacque D., Milaca, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Views
Sweet little cabin in an interesting location. The views were spectacular. Wish we had brought our binoculars! Comfy bed, nice kitchen and dining area. Windy and chilly, but sunny for the first part of our week. Cabin was very restful and quiet. Wish there were comfortable patio chairs as we love being outside and it got warmer at the end of the week. No restaurants were open in town when we arrived, despite online info. One opened Wednesday, and others were scheduled to open next week for the summer. The hot springs in the area were great, especially the one in Hooper. It also has wonderful food in the Garden Room. The sand dunes are fun, and huge. Lots of hiking nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022