Awesome Views of the Chalk Cliffs, Five Star Guest Reviews

11/12/2010

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Welcome to the Pines at Chalk Cliffs! This modest house provides a simple, cozy and relaxing getaway for any group. Whether you are on a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a hunting trip this is the house for you!

It didn’t take us long to figure out once arriving that this house provided all of our needs. It was like the owner had previously thought about everything we might need to make our stay as comfortable as possible. We enjoyed swinging on the front porch while admiring the spectacular views of the Chalk Cliffs, exploring the ponderosa pine forest right out our back door, fishing at Wright’s Lake (which was within walking distance to the house), and just relaxing in the house enjoying each other’s company.

The bear cubs were especially happy about the many games and toys to play with that were provided for their use. Meal time was a breeze as the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. The décor around the house was both welcoming and inviting and had a cozy mountain cabin feel, which we loved.

If you are looking for things to do there is plenty in the area. The Mt Princeton Hot Springs is just 1.8 miles away and Monarch Ski Resort is 45 minutes away just to name a few. The house is conveniently located between Salida and Buena Vista.

So come to the Pines at Chalk Cliffs and leave feeling rejuvenated just like I did!

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• Great place for a getaway

  Great place for a getaway

  • Guest Jeff
  • Date of stay 12/26/12
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  We stayed here for a few nights during Christmas break. It was a good base for skiing at Monarch and soaking in Mt Princeton Hot Springs. Spectacular views of the sunrise on the Chalk Cliffs. We were greeted by a herd of deer when we checked in. The place was great and more than spacious for our family of 6. I highly recommend it!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hi Jeff, Glad you had a great time at The Pines. We've been spending a week there every June and have been loving it. Take care, Ken

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  The Pines at Chalk Creek

  • Guest Leslie
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  Wonderful home in the perfect setting. Kitchen set up for gourmet cooking. Quiet, easy to find. Comfortable beds!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Guest Andy and Samantha
  • Date of stay 02/25/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  We've had the most wonderful time here this week. We went skiing at Ski Cooper 3 times, soaked at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs 2 times (love, love, love soaking in the creek). Had great pizza and beer at Amica's in Salida and we've spent lots of time just admiring the view of the chalk cliffs. This is a very special place!

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  • Guest Newton, KS
  • Date of stay 06/27/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  We had an amazing visit! Thank you so much. We went rafting in the Royal Gorge with the Clear Creek Rafting company and had a blast! We highly recommend them. We visited St. Elmo and the hot springs and enjoyed the local shopping and dining in Salida and Buena Vista. This has been a most beautiful and relaxing trip, especially our time spent right here on your front porch taking in the incredible view. We appreciate you lending us your home.

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  • Guest Rick and Karen
  • Date of stay 07/16/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  Fabulous week in Colorado! Thank you so much for allowing our family to share your home. Fun filled week with lots of family time enjoying the outdoors. Train ride in Leadville - GREAT Pizza at High Mountain Pies. Rafting down Brown's Canyon with Noah's Ark. Dad was the only one to fall in and at the worst spot (Widow Maker Falls). But he will live to float again. ATV rides at Marshall Pass - great view of Mount Ouray from the Continental Divide and Starvation Point. Fun time by the entire family. The Boy's bagging their first 14'er (Mt. Democrat). This was Dad's eighth 14'er, Mom providing plenty of support. Followed by a long soaking at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. But the best part was sitting on the front porch with Mom, drinking coffee and enjoying the view of the Cliffs.

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  • Guest Kris and Sue
  • Date of stay 08/11/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  We had a great time here. The views and quiet are wonderful. We had a wedding at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, and this was very close. We saw deer in the yard and heard a bear trying to get into the garbage can at 3 am. We spent lots of time on the front porch, and that was the best part.

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  • Guest Jessi and Chad
  • Date of stay 08/22/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  Two years ago my husband and I tried to summit Mt. Princeton. Unfortunately a thunderstorm forced us to turn back at only 500 feet from the summit. This weekend we returned with close friends to finish the mountain. Thanks for the great place to stay while we enjoyed the outdoors and friends! Would love to come back for our next snowshoeing trip!

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  • Guest Coleen and Craig
  • Date of stay 09/06/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  Happy Labor Day Weekend! What a wonderful place to create the most special memories with friends. My husband and I ventured from Littleton, CO and met friends who traveled up from Taos, NM. Buena Vista seemed like a perfect midway meeting ground. Little did we know that it's Colorado's best kept secret! We adore this area and packed in 3 days of hiking the falls, fishing in Wrights Lake, feeding the chipmunks in St. Elmo's ghost town, and soaking in the Mt Princeton pools. And we thoroughly enjoyed quality time shared within the walls of your perfect space - The Pines. Thank you for creating such a wonderful home to share. What a fantastic location and most perfect view! We will return.

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  • Guest Mark
  • Date of stay 10/30/10
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  Thank you for providing such a well appointed homestead. We called it our "Hunt Camp" and had a very relaxing, fun-filled week.

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  • Guest Dave
  • Date of stay 06/24/11
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  We loved the cabin and had a wonderful week of adventures that involved hiking, rafting, mountain biking, and just enough relaxing. Thank you for helping make it feel like a true vacation.

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