Clean and spacious home; great views; small kitchen/dining; small hot tub

Guest: Jason (Parker CO)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

We enjoyed staying at this home between Christmas & New Years. We had 7 adults and 8 children (between 1 and 11). The home is very spacious (5600 square feet) and very clean and well-maintained. A hot tub was a critical feature for our group and we were disappointed to find it not working when we arrived. The owners fixed it half way through our trip, though, which we appreciated. The other issue is that it was a tiny hot tub... probably 24 inches deep max, I would guess. Good for the baby (safe) but it was hard to get warm and stay covered with water. 4 adults would be tight. Below are some detailed pros and cons. Pros: - Size of home (you don't feel cramped) - Full-size pool table (we really enjoyed this) - Quality of furnishings and décor - Bathrooms for each bedroom (each is like a master) - Workout room with ping pong table - Plenty of parking for cars Cons: - Hot tub issue (see above) - The slats on the railings inside are not to code, i.e. they are too far apart. There is a suspended bridge that is above the family room which leads to the bedrooms. Our 2-year old walked through the slats and out onto an art landing about 12 feet above the tile floor and we about had a heart attack but were able to talk her back. She was old enough to learn from this and didn't do it again. My sister's 1-year old was kept safe by using a baby gate on main floor. So just be smart. - The kitchen is a bit small for such a large home. The dining area in particular is very small -- can seat only 7 adults at the round table -- would be ideal to have seating for 12 or so. I am guessing that many people use the cabin in the summer and take advantage of the seating on the deck. - Beware that this area is extremely windy!!! Can make for a chilly outing, e.g. cross-country skiing etc. It's not as protected as other areas like Blue River outside Breck, or Vail Valley, etc. But then again it is a lot more affordable too. - Couldn't use INPUT-3 on basement TV for video games / external player - Kitchen could use some better equipment (higher quality pots/pans, stovetop that doesn't burn food -- was really hard to work with, more durable dishes esp. glasses) - No bathroom on main floor except in bedroom, which is a little odd - No true mudroom or place to hang wet clothes/jackets and put shoes (the laundry room was overflowing with stuff when kids came in from sledding); seems like place is mostly used during the summer, from what I can tell

Owner response:Jason, Thank you for your review . We are glad you, your family and the other four families enjoyed the house. Three days ago, we received in the mail the five items your party accidentally took from the house and we will not charge you for braking the stone elephant and braking the bedrooms ceramic bear, and glasses. The house was build to code as it passed each building inspection, and we would suggest and strongly recommend to any and all parents not to let their two-year old child, or any minor child, walk up and down any stairs unsupervised. The kitchen has All-Clad Cookware, All Clad being some of the best cookware in the market and Mi Casa dishes, and other quality kitchen items. Our glass stovetop has always work well, please note that cooking at high altitude is different than cooking at sea level. During previous Christmases and Thanksgivings, we have had our group of ten people comfortably sit at the dining table, all average size adults. We are glad you found the house well decorated and each bedroom comfortable. Our house is surrounded by mature Pine trees and Aspens trees, which shelter our property from the elements. Breck and Vail get more storms and are more exposed than our area, that's why the sky resorts are located in Vail and Breck. Colorado Mountain weather is unpredictable as any other weather, some times sunny, windy, cloud, rainy. I wanted to have the right information about the hot tub and just spoke the hot tub manufacturer. Their specifications are that the tub has “Jetted seats for 4 people, 5-6 people could fit but it would be tight, the hot tub is not shallower that other hot tubs”. I looked at my email records and I did email you seventeen days before your arrival regarding the hot tub not working, and it was fixed by December 28th as per our agreement. The laundry room has always served as a great mud room for our multiple annual ski trips and for any other guests. Take care and thank you for returning the house items.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Great Cabin

Guest: VRBO_Denver (Denver)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11

My family spent Thanksgiving at the cabin, and had a great time. There were three families, with 2 kids each, and we had plenty of room. The cabin is well appointed and the area has plenty of outdoor activities- we especially enjoyed the basement TV/Pool Table area. A hot tub would have been nice, but it looks like it's out of commission...

Owner response:Thank you Cliff and we are glad you enjoyed your vacation. We are sorry about the hot tub, the management company has not mentioned the hot tub not working, we will email them later today. That is a new tub, replaced four months ago. Take care and Happy New Year

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

50th anniversary in Colorado

Guest: big red (Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

The parents 50th was on the horizon. We grew up in Colorado-let's go there. Alex and Carlos, your cabin is magnificent. i think the pictures give the renter a good idea of what the home looks like, but it is so much more. The interior is tastefully done in mountain decor. The directions were easy and it is ok to drive the speed limit over those gravel roads. We had a great time: relaxing, visiting, cooking, hiking, visiting SP museum, driving over to Breckenridge...I honestly don't know that we could have had a more perfect experience. Thank you for allowing our large party to use your vacation home. Do you have a beach house? ;)

Owner response:Thank you Kim. Take care and Happy New Year

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great Cabin

Guest: Cavemen (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

Our group had an excellent experience at this cabin. The place was clean, the beds and furniture were comfortable, the decks were huge, and the views were incredible. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots/pans/plates/utensils. The owners were very quick to answer any questions we had. The house was so nice we barely left it to see the sights. We had an all-around great trip. Thanks!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

Wonderful place for family gathering

Guest: Phil (Newkirk, OK)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

We had a great time with our family in this beautiful home. It is incredible with its custom construction. The location is very convenient. Far enough out to be a little remote, but close to highway to get into Fairplay area or over to Breckenridge. Everything was great and worked perfectly. We all agreed that we want to come back next year.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.

Wonderful Colorado Stay

Guest: Scott and Sandy (Blue Springs, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We stayed here over the 4th of July and loved the house. It was tastefully decorated and had all the amenities. The view is awesome from every window in the house. The owners were very friendly. I would definately recommend this home to anyone, especially if you have a large group.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

A great value

Guest: Trey (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/11

This is a beautiful property that is great for large groups. However, know beforehand what you will have to pay in cleaning fees for your group. My group was charged what seemed like a very excessive and outlandish cleaning fee 9 days after we left, and we had made sure we left the property in great condition and followed all the owner's instructions. Also, the hot tub was not working during our stay. Very unfortunate end to a great trip.

Owner response:We do not like to keep any portion of a guest deposit because it signals some was done to our house. Regrettably, Trey and his party did not leave "the property in great condition" and they did not "followed all the owner's instructions". They left the house excessively messy, moved furniture around the house, rugs were left rolled up, table, chairs and other items were moved and left out of place. Farther, the gym was moved out of place to put the ping pong table there . Both the kitchen oven and grill were left very dirty, propane tank valve was left open. We receive weekly reports from the management company and once we received the report we contacted Trey. We called the cleaning company to confirm their report and extra fees. I told Trey about the hot tub not working and it was not an issue until we email him about the extra costs. We did not make any money from Trey's deposit. We charged Trey our cost to bring the property to the same conditions it was before Trey's party stayed there. Please read our other reviews, all of them 5/5 stars, and you will see Trey's review is out of context based on our service level towards all our guest. I pride myself in being honest and objective both in my personal and professional. Trey's review is very disappointing to me.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

Fantastic Luxury Cabin Home

Guest: DLS (Pueblo, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

My family & friends stayed here during a snowy weekend and loved it. We are already planning to come back during warmer weather. Layout is great with 3 levels. Plenty of space. We had a blast playing pool, checkers, ping pong, etc. Hope to be back this Summer!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with young children.

Beautiful, spacious, and well-appointed

Guest: Melissa (Castle Rock, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

First of all, the pictures do not do this home justice. The home is huge, the bedrooms are large, well-decorated, and each bathroom is very large. So much room to spread out and there isn't a bad view in the place. THe locale is secluded and serene and very easy to get to, despite it being in the mountains. The game & exercise room are great and, let me just say, the floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room make meals a treat, whether night or day. I will agree with other posters that altitude sickness may be a concern, at least for the first day. I live in CO at an elevation of 6500 ft, but I wasn't prepared for 11,000 feet. Eat, drink plenty of water, and rest the first day and you'll be fine! Alex & Carlos were great, processed everything (including the refund of the deposit) quickly and were very pleasant to deal with. A must stay and we do hope to stay there in the summer at some point. Don't pass up this property!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.

Unbelievable!!!

Guest: David (Callisburg, Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/30/11

Words cannot do justice to this beautiful cabin with it's breathtaking views. Everything you need to have a memorable stay is provided, just bring your family and food. Alex is a pleasure to work with, and will do just about anything to make your stay unforgetable. The cabin is much bigger than it looks in the pictures, and can easily accommodate even the biggest family. We had 12 in our party and still had plenty of room available. Location is great, pretty close to Breckenridge, but still isolated enough for a feeling of privacy. We all look forward to visiting again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.