Location: Black Hawk, Front Range, Colorado, USA (5 Miles From Black Hawk/Central City!) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Luxury Log Home
Why stay in a hotel room when you can have this? Everyone of my guests tells me that my Cabin is even better than it is described on this page. Please see the "Comments" section below to see the amazing comments previous guests have left!
You are looking at one of the best kept secrets in Colorado! Just 5 miles from BlackHawk and Central City. Solid Log Cabin with all the amenities: Surrounded by National Forest (w/ a private hiking trail!), VERY Private and quiet (you could walk around naked all day and nobody would ever know), Gushing Mountain Stream next to Cabin, 20-foot tall vaulted ceilings, Beautiful Kitchen and Bath, Georgous Wood Finishes on all surfaces, Custom Log Furntiture, 1-Acre of land and no visible neighbors. Eldora Ski Resort is a short drive away. Internet Access and a computer provided!
Beautiful Master Loft overlooking entire house! + an extra private bedroom + a newly constuctive kids loft area with separate twin bed...kids love it! (they have their own TV/SAT/DVD player too). Parents can enjoy a 42" HD FlatScreen TV with HD Directv DVR so you can record your shows while you are out and about.
Property is located about 30 minutes from Denver, and it is very easy find.
***In the spring/summer months, you can look forward to falling asleep at night to the sound of a gushing mountain stream 15-feet from the front door! You can have a Campfire in the Outdoor Fire-Ring, and there is also a tree hammock, all just feet from the river.
4-wheelers can be rented and delivered to the cabin for about $100/day + delivery! No trailering necessary! Information is also at the cabin for local dining, casinos, guided fishing tours, grocery stores, hiking and jeep trails, etc.
Those who choose to, can hike, Snowmobile, 4-Wheel, etc. right off the property and into endless amounts of trails leading all the way to the Continental Divide, Winter Park, St. Mary's Glacier, and everywhere in between. The house sits in a beautiful valley surrounded by thick national forest. Golden Gate National Park is also only 15 minutes away. Click on link below to see additional pictures.
Roads are plowed and maintained by the City of Blackhawk all the way to the cabin. Accessible year round.
Complimentary Hot Chocolate, Spiced Cider, and Coffee are provided. Kitchen condoments, Firewood, Wood Stove Pellets, are also provided.
A 4-digit access code will give you access for the length of your stay.
Feel free to ask if I'm running any specials. I can often offer a discount for 3-6 day stays. Sales/Lodging taxes are included in price. A cleaning fee may apply to shorter stays and for people who bring pets.
Feel free to call if you have any questions!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Never needed even in the summer!
- Linens Provided : Everything is provided!
- Off Street Parking : On the private tree-lined 1-acre property there is probably enough room to park 10 cars. There is also a private circle drive in front of the house. Beautiful landscape lighting greets you when you arrive at night!
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace : A beatuful stone fireplace built with stones from the property is a centerpiece of the main great room!
- Wood Stove : The wood stove is wonderful! It allows you to have a zero-maintenance fire 24/7 at the cabin! Puts out some great heat too. Wonderful ambience! Many of my guests have left my cabin and decided to buy a wood stove for themselves because they loved mine so much.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Beautiful log beds with very high quality mattresses and bedding.
- Twin/Single Bed : In the newly constructive Kids Treehouse! (a really cool loft area built on the 2nd level overlook). A really cool place to hang out in with a separate TV and DVD player just for kids (with headphones)!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 150 channels of Hi-Def DirecTV! Kids Loft also has its own satellite receiver, dvd player, and TV for the kids. Also a very nice iPod docking station (with good bass) allows you to dock any iPod or iPhone and enjoy your own music throughout the Cabin.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library : A HUGE movie library of over 100 DVD's is there. A great selection for kids and adults.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Computer with iTunes full of music with 4 speakers and a subwoofer.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : I always get compliments on how well the kitchen is stocked with about everything you could need...even spices and condiments! Plenty of stuff to BBQ with too.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All provided.
- Refrigerator : and freezer.
- Dishwasher : Brand new GE
- Microwave : Brand new GE
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : There's nothing like grilling out in the wilderness! Gas Grill.
- Deck/Patio : A wonderful Trex deck with post lights and a beautiful backyard space for grilling, eating, having a campfire, laying in a hammock, etc. Beautiful landscape lighting is very inviting at night as well!
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : A beautiful creek runs right in front of the cabin! A wonderful patio sits right next to the creek...your toes are only inches from the water :) Great view of the river from inside the Cabin and up in the master loft!
- Mountain View : Huge 100 foot+ Evergeens and Aspens surround the property on all sides! Forest is very thick and lush.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Yes it is available...just try not to talk too long ;)
- Cell Phone : Cell Phones work sparingly depending on carrier, but I wouldn't count on it. There is a phone at the Cabin.
- Computer : Provided, with Dial-Up Internet Access Ready to go
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : All provided for you...ready to go. Computer and desk located up in master loft with a view of the river while you are checking email :-)
- Other Amenities
- -Heat Sources: Propane Furnace, Woodburning Stove, and Stone Fireplace, Also an outdoor fire-ring for campfires!, -Water Purification System, -DirecTV (150+ channels), -Rustic Custom Log Cabin Furniture, -500+ Thread Count Bedding, -Floor to Ceiling Windows, -Beautiful Master Loft overlooking entire house!, -Private 2nd Bedroom, -(2) New Queen Size Beds + Extra Linens, -Tree Hammock next to River, - Phone, DirecTV, DVD Library, Blender, Toaster, Coffee Machine, Extra Linens provided, and an Outdoor Fire Pit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Additional fees may apply
- Kid Friendly : Kids LOVE the Cabin. So much to do! Read my guest book for some great comments! Kids will also love the newly constructed loft area with their own TV and DVD player, headphones, desk w/ chairs, and a twin bed. Betweent the stream and cooking smores during the campfire every night...they are in heaven.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking allowed inside the Cabin.
- Activities
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- 4-wheelers (ATV's), Motorcycles, Campfires, Skiing, Gambling, Wonderful Views, and Sledding. The BEST of all...a private hiking trail accessible and usable only from this property leading straight up the mountain. About a 1/2 mile hike through lush and dense wilderness and moss-covered rocks. Spectacular...and you'll never see another hiker on it. A really nice iPod Music System is also included....bring your iPod!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2-nt minimum (cleaning fee may apply)
May 15th -->October 31st = $250/night or $1700/week
November--->April = $210/night or $1300/week
Christmas/New Years = $2000/wk
Please call to confirm all holiday pricing
***Sales AND Lodging taxes ARE included in price.
Cleaning fees may apply to shorter stays, or for people who bring pets
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The Ultimate Cabin Experience!
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Black Hawk
This property is just so special and unique I knew I couldn't pass it up when I found it. I've spent my entire lift in CO, and NEVER seen a mountain home that compares to it for even 10x the price. I feel so lucky to have it.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
This cabin is so rare...to get a truely log cabin with the structural design of mine which perfectly marries the rustic ambience one wants of a log cabin, yet with all the luxurious ammenities to go along with it...you have a truly special place. Then throw in that it is surrounded by national forest, the beautiful creek next to it, and the private hiking trail that begins on the property...Its just perfect.
Owner's Map of Black Hawk
I bought my cabin in 2002. Myself, my parents, and the rest of my family has poured their life and soul into making this magical place even more special. We know you'll love it as much as we do. The most exciting find as of August 2010, was a hidden hiking trail leading off the back of the property that had been there for almost 40 years that we just found! So pretty. So we cleared out the overgrowth and brush on it, and now all of our guests get to have their own private nature trail all to themselves :)
Property Photos
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- Absolutely Georgeous Great Room! 20-foot vaulted ceiling! - Black Hawk/Central City, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- The Cabin at Night...absolutely breathtaking! Over 600w of landscape lighting! - Black Hawk/Central City, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- Incredible Atmosphere! Imagine waking up to this... - Black Hawk/Central City, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- Have Happy Hour next to the river!!! Stone Steps lead you up to the front door!
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- It looks like a painting....but its the real thing!
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- FULLY Loaded Kitchen!! All New appliances!
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- Have a Campfire, Grill some Steak, Lay in the Hammock...just feet from the river
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- Free Internet Access! ...a great place to MapQuest all your travels...
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- Pellet Stove Burns 24/7!! Great Atmosphere! Fuel Supplied.
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- Beautiful stone fireplace built with Stones from the property! Wood Supplied.
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- Kids Treehouse Loft area upstairs - a great hangout for kids :-) Sat and DVD too
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- Custom Lighting and mountain accents everywhere
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- Elk Chandelier (w/ fake elk antlers :)
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- Winter is as beautiful as summer :-) Beautiful lighting illuminates the cabin!
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- River Rock backsplash with LED Accent Lighting
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- A very lush and private 1 mile hiking trail for cabin guests only :)
Traveler Reviews (65)
Five years and counting
Guest: Dianna & Tim
(Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/29/08
Review Submitted: 09/09/08
Fourth of July just wouldn't be the same if we didn't spend it at this perfect spot in Black Hawk. We've been there for the past five years during the first week of July and already have it booked for next year. When we walk in the door we smile at each other and say, We're home! We both enjoyed the new hammock this year and the patio by the creek is our favorite spot for drinking coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the evening. We love the privacy of the cabin and the fact that it's so close to Black Hawk and the fun of the casino. If you're lucky enough to visit this little bit of heaven, you'll understand why we can't wait to return!
Owner response:I enjoy improving the cabin for you everytime you come, so there is always something new for you to enjoy - Love you guys! :-)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing Cabin at Black Hawk
Guest: Debbie & Larry Lee
(Rowlett, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/11
This was our 6th time at your cabin, and it gets better each time we are there! The trail behind the cabin is wonderful, with lots of photo opportunities. Your cabin is the perfect place to stay in Colorado.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.
Unbelievably Perfect!
Guest: honeytoyou
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/26/11
We absolutely loved staying at this comfortable and cozy mountain cabin! Brian (and his family) have done a remarkable job making it a perfect place to stay. It is in an excellent location, secluded without traffic noise or people around...just gorgeous scenery everywhere you look. Our 2 Goldens had the most fun of their lives! They loved playing in the creek just right outside our door and we loved sitting on the patio by them and listening to the soothing sounds of the rushing water...so therapeutic! Watching the hummingbirds, reading in the hammock, hiking with the dogs, grilling out on the wonderful deck, making s'mores (thanks for all the fixings!) all made for one of the most enjoyable and relaxing vacations we have ever taken. We stayed 2 weeks, but wished for more. There is so much to do there in the summer...the weather is glorious 58-80 degrees, just perfect! Because of the central location it is easy to go out for a few hours for adventure, sightseeing, shopping and eating. We loved Golden Gate Park, Nederland, Evergreen, Georgetown and Idaho Springs. The cabin is stocked with all kinds of brochures for fun things to do and great places to eat. All over the Front Range are spectacular views, but really the very best views and our greatest enjoyment was back at the cabin. We have been blessed to travel extensively, but this will always be in our memories as one of our favorite places to stay. In fact, we are already booking a trip back to this beautiful heaven on earth next year and have recommended it to our family and friends! Brian, thanks for being so open and honest with us (we had lots of questions!)and so easy to work with. It was an awesome experience for us....can't wait until next summer!
Owner response:Awww....thanks you guys! And thanks for leaving it in such great shape for my family to enjoy the night after you left. Looking forward to next year, and I'm sure there will be something new to enjoy as well (there always is - my Cabin is a labor of love to me). Sorry you are now back in the 108-degree brutal Texas heat ;-) - Brian
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
WOW!
Guest: Gennevieve
(Aurora, Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/16/11
We can recommend this cabin without hesitation to anyone who is looking for a comfortable, private get-away that's within an hour's drive of a dozen destinations in the area. We are picky travelers, but this cabin did not disappoint in any way! It has spoiled us for hotel vacations! Our family of five (children ages 13, 10, and 7) spent a fabulous week in mid-July. Hubby and I had a comfortable bed in a private room on the main floor; the kids were upstairs in the open loft (which includes a computer with dial-up access and plenty of room for them to have their own space). The shower/bathroom has been recently updated and we had plenty of hot water. The living room area was great for family-time: nice couch, soft chair, TV (Women's World Cup Soccer week!), place for playing board games or whatever. The full kitchen and outdoor gas grill meant we could eat "real" food and not have to dine out every meal, and Brian has enough extras so it didn't matter that we forgot to bring butter and ketchup. He also had s'more fixings, which made for some fun evenings around the fire pit. We did not get to eat many meals on the deck because of rain storms, but that's a perfect place to enjoy the view--which is forest and a lovely rushing stream that crashes down the valley. The dirt road to the cabin is easy to drive but without much traffic, so we enjoyed the solitude. We enjoyed having a hiking trail and the little patio by the creek right outside the door, and my husband took some beautiful photos of the scenery and the wildflowers nearby. We made day trips to Golden Gate Canyon State Park just 8 miles away. It has gorgeous hiking trails--some flat, some hilly, some wooded, some meadow--and only costs $7 for a day permit. We had a beautiful hike at Arapaho Pass/4th of July trail near Eldora; we trekked Mt. Evans and got within arm's reach of a mountain goat and its baby; we went to Red Rocks, Boulder, and Golden; saw the state capitol and the science museum in Denver; and generally enjoyed every minute in our "home away from home". The cabin is located at about 8600 ft elevation, so the afternoons were warmish (70's) with no humidity and it got down to the upper 40's overnight. Anyway, wonderful vacation and the cabin was a big part of the "wonderful-ness". We are keeping this one bookmarked and will be back again as soon as we can!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Retreat
Guest: Kathy
(Farmington, Minnesota / USA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/02/11
Our first trip to Colorado, what a wonderful experience. From the moment we walked into the front door, with music playing and fire going in the pellet stove. All I can say is WOW.. Brian you have such a beautiful home and I'm so thankful that you share it. We went on day trips sightseeing everyday, to return to a beautiful retreat. It just felt like Home. What we enjoyed about the cabin, beautful surroundings, loved watching the Hummingbirds, the sound of the Creek, campfires at night, the warmth of the pellet stove to keep us warm, hiking trails, the cabin was beautiful inside. The day trips we took were to Estes Park to Rocky Mountain National Park., we found a beautiful Chapel in Allenspark, Colorado on the way home called Chapel on the Rock ~ St.Catherine of Siena Chapel at Saint Malo Retreat Center. Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado ( Amphitheatre was closed because of a concert so we didn't get to see it ) Drove to top of Mt.Evans...beautiful, Coors brewery, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Cliff Dwellings, Cog Train to top of Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Enjoyed eating Pizza at Beaujos in Idaho Springs , Great Hamburger at the Stage Stop in Rollinsville , Great Breakfast..(cheap ) Red Dollys Casino in Black Hawk shopping in Nederland , Idaho Springs. Gambling in Black Hawk and Central City. We found a back road between Cabin and Central City,it was much faster. Thank you again Brian , your were wonderful to deal with. We Loved, Loved, Loved the experience. Our week at the cabin went way to fast. Terry & Kathy ~ Joe & Linda.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Brian's Little Gem!
Guest: Gigot
(Tomball, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
What a little gem! Brian's cabin is everything and more for a wonderful getaway. My husband and our 2 dogs had the time of our lives. If your a hiker and a outdoors person this is the place. If your a person who just wants to sit outside surrounded by beauty and read a book and relax this is the place. There is something for everyone to do. The location is perfect. If you do not want to see another soul you do not have to. If you want to go out on the town for good food and spirits this is also the place. No matter what kind of activities you like this place is a home run. Everything you need is provided by Brian just bring clothes and yourself, you can eat in town 10 minutes away if you do not want to cook. We did a little of both. Grilling on the deck with a fire in the fire pit with the rushing creek and a glass of wine is just about as close to heaven as you can get.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great first time experience in Colorado..!
Guest: Buddy
(Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/01/10
We loved the cabin. It was very cozy. The patio by the stream was delightful. We were in town for a weekend long concert at Redrocks and getting there from the cabin was easy and with spectacular views along the way. There were some cool bars and restaurants just down the road a bit. The cabin was a great place to relax after each concert - was so much better than staying at a hotel (which is what we usually do while on tour). Thanks again. We loved the place and would love to stay again the next time we visit Redrocks !!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wish We Were Still There!
Guest: Joe & Lynnie
(Bella Vista, AR)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
We stayed for 6 nights and had the most amazing time! I can't think of anything that wasn't how it was described on Brian's website! We rode our 4 wheeler all over the mountains. Location was so convenient to many tourist towns. The sound of the creek could be heard in the cabin when we opened the window on the screen door. We loved this vacation so much we are already planning next year's.Thank you Brian for providing such a wonderful place to come back to after a day of fun filled memories!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
best ever
Guest: ruby2
(denver)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
this is the best cabin by far. we did not want to leave, beautiful warm and peaceful. no stress a true paradise. the river. the deck the cabin just perfect. and brian so wonderful to work with. thank you so much for shareing your bit of heaven with us.cant wait for our next visit. a real dream,
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.
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Guest: ruby2
(denver)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10
Review Submitted: 08/11/10
brian thank you so much. your cabin is beautiful so peaceful, and stress free, a paradise. you dont want to leave, and when you walk out you cant wait to return. by far the best cabin we have stayed at. siting by the river with out a care, your cabin is on top of the world. cozy warm with a lot of class. and you are wonderful to work with. will be back soon. god bless you and your family. ruby brians cabin perfect perfect, perfect
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
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