Location: Crested Butte, Crested Butte Area, Southwest, Colorado, USA (One block to shops & restaurants and one block to open space) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Beautifully restored 1906 log home. 4 bedroom 3 bath located on the main street in the heart of historic Crested Butte. (Easy access form DIA with connecting flights to Gunnison.)
One block to ski shuttle, short walk to shops and restaurants. Tennis courts 1/2 block, park, playgrounds, soccer fields and theater 2 blocks away.
Yasnaya Polyana, "Bright Meadow" in Russian and named after the home of Leo Tolstoy, is located on the quiet end of the historic main street. It is conveniently close to the center of town where you can explore great restaurants, galleries and shops. At the same time, the Nordic Trails in the winter and hiking in the summer, are two blocks away. Hop on the bus and in a few minutes you are up the mountain of Crested Butte with its world class downhill skiing.
The home has two separate living room areas, two master bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms and central kitchen. Youngsters enjoy bunk beds in a third bedroom. There is an additional fourth bedroom with queen size bed. We also have a fold-out couch in the living room with the Franklin stove. Perfect for families with kids or friends travelling together.
We love to cook, so that the kitchen is fully equipped with dual fuel stove and lends itself to cooking and après ski entertaining with unobstructed views of Crested Butte Mountain from the front window. For grilling enthusiasts, there is a grill outside. Try out new recipes, or leave cooking to one of the restaurants in town and curl up on a couch in front of the Franklin stove with a good book. Other amenities include 2 steam showers, a large jetted tub, 55" TV with surround sound, 3 other TVs, wireless internet and more.
Keywords: House
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
- Gas Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Beds
- Queen
- King (2)
- Sleep Sofa /Futon
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Satellite Or Cable : There are three televisions in the house.
- Stereo System
- DVD
- Jetted Tub
- Videogame Console
- Kitchen
- Dish Washer
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Full Kitchen
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Clear views Mt. Cested Butte from the house.
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband
- Free Long Distance
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Children Welcome : One bedroom has bunk beds.
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Activities
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fitness Center
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cinemas
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Snowboarding
- Boating
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Snowmobiling
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Proximity to Gothic with its biological research labs and wilderness area.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June $350-450 per night, July and August $450 per night Low Season .. $350/night Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Spring Break $450-$500 per night 12.5% tax added to reservations less that 30 days in length
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Crested ButteWe currently live in Colorado, but there was something magical about a small, well preserved, welcoming historic town surrounded by beautiful mountains with amazing skiing and mountain biking. We wanted to start spending more time there. It is a great place to visit any time of the year; in the summer there are a number of festivals. People come from all over the world to see the wild flowers. For outdoor enthusiasts the hiking, biking and fly fishing are world class. In the fall, the changing aspen trees are stunning. In the winter, Crested Butte offers one of the most challenging and beautiful skiing. Everyone in town uses bikes to get around and our kids love the fact that our car remains parked from the time we arrive until we leave.
The Unique Benefits at this HouseThis historic log home oozes the character you would expect of a Colorado mountain retreat. In addition, the playgrounds, tennis courts, theater, soccer fields and the summer festival grounds are right outside of our door. We are a short walk to restaurants most of which are along Elk Avenue and the shopping is just one block away--walk to pick up your groceries. At the same time, the house is located in a very quiet neighborhood so that you have plenty of privacy to relax and re-charge.
Owner's Map of Crested Butte
My husband and I fell in love with Crested Butte. Having lived in Europe for many years, it reminded us of quaint Alpine ski towns. At the same time, it also offered outdoor activities only found in the Rocky Mountains.
Property Photos
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- East side of the house
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- January 2009 and The Powder Kept Coming
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- Master Bath
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- Queen Bed in Second Master Bedroom
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- Central Dining with a View of the Mountains
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- Bunk Beds
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- Historic interior
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- One of the two living room areas
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- Fully equipped kitchen for entertaining
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- Central kitchen for family and friends gatherings
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- World class ski area
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- One of the two living room areas
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- Master Bedroom with King Bed
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- One of the two master bathrooms
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- Elk Ave Front Porch
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- View of Mount Crested Butte from the kitchen
Traveler Reviews (5)
Yasnaya Polyana
Guest: Ben
(Fort Collins, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Great contact with owners to make sure everything went smoothly. Great downtown location with easy access to everything. Layout let a big group spread out. Garage was good for gear. Will stay again in the future.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children.
A delightful home base for adventure
Guest: brother-in-law
(Montreal, canada)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
My family and I rented this property for my sister's wedding and had an absolutely splendid time. The owner is gracious, extraordinarily helpful, and thorough. The property is beautifully situated on a lush green lawn that is ideal for frolicsome young children and for barbecue-prone parents. The two upstairs bedrooms are well-appointed without being ostentatious. The downstairs double bed is slightly more diminutive, so if there are three couples in your party (as was the case with us), there may have to be some trade-offs made, some drawing of the lots so to speak. The kitchen is excellent - one evening we sat twelve for dinner (with some creativity of tables), and our last night we made ribs for twenty. The living rooms, comfortable and ample, the bathrooms gleaming. Perhaps the most advantageous characteristic of this fine house from the point of view of the visitor is its centrality. Despite the pressing nature of wedding activities, we were able to get several sets of tennis in each day, walk to the grocery store or the coffee shop for a re-supply, saunter insouciantly off to cocktail hour, buy a last minute shirt, or take off to the park for a game of ultimate Frisbee, all without stepping into a car. And when it was time to head up to the mountains for a hike, we were off in an instant. And best of all, despite being almost in the center of town, this place felt truly private. If you genuinely like your family, or have a game group of friends, this would be an excellent choice for a group vacation. If you are already considering Crested Butte, I don't have to tell you what an amazing spot this is.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
A Great Place to Stay
Guest: Al
(New Britain, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 07/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
"Yasnaya Polyana" is like stepping back in time with all the modern amenities described. My grandsons loved the bunk beds in their own room. Everything described on this site is accurate. The 5 adults were pleased and impressed by the furnishings. It was a pleasure doing business with the owner, both on the telephone and on line. Ewa is very accommodating. I would stay there again. The interior space was more than adaquate for the seven of us to have plenty of room without constantly bumping into each other. Yes, we really enjoyed our stay in Crested Butte!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.
Charming Historic Home in Friendly Downtown Crested Butte
Guest: Durango S.
(Boulder, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
To Ewa & Chris, (the owners of "Yasnaya Polyana"), My husband, Mark and I, had the pleasure of staying at "Yasnaya Polyana" this summer. Your home is perfectly situated in the Town of Crested Butte. This beautifully appointed historic log home is a liesurely stroll from the restaurants, shops, galleries and museums of downtown Crested Butte. I would have to say that Crested Butte has the most friendly residents that I have experienced in any Colorado Mountain town. The locals really make you feel welcome and show their gratitude for your visit to their special place. Crested Butte offers world class mountain bike trails of which we experienced and appreciated! There are trails nearby the home for all levels of riders including young children. The hiking is magnificent too. We hope to return in the winter for the skiing. I noticed that your home is just two blocks from the mountain ski shuttle. We prefer to stay in town as when you are finished with skiing, riding or hiking for the day you can walk to the restaruants and bars. We also love to cook and dine in. We enjoyed the gourmet kitchen and appreciated how peaceful and quiet the location is, as it is not next door to any commercial properties. This location truly offers the best of both worlds! The layout of the home is perfect for privacy, it offers two master suites on either end of the upper levels, each with their own private stairway. There are two more bedrooms on the main level on opposite ends of the home. We enjoyed the fantastic views from the front porch and from every window of the home. This is a great home for sharing with friends and family! You have truly thought of our every need and have appointed your home for comfort. We felt very much at home here......I would highly recommend that any guest that wants a "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" to stay at "Yasnaya Polyana" in Crested Butte, you will be happy you did and after you do.....you will be anticipating your return. Thank you so very much for sharing your home with us, The Cyclists from Boulder
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Guest: Scott
Date of Stay: 06/02/10
Review Submitted: 06/30/10
NO...we don't want to leave. Seriously, its been a great stay. You home is great, location has been ideal for the kids, we could have not asked for a better situation. Sarah and I love the photograph art work and the shower steamers.
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