Fishing Creek, Log Home & 23 Acres, Backs to National Forest! Fairplay, Colorado Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 199538

Welcome to Mountain Creek Lodge! A True Rocky Mountain Escape!

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Location: Fairplay, South Central, Colorado, USA (23 Miles South of Breckenridge, 95 Miles Southwest of Denver) View Map

Accommodations:  True Log Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Simply magnificent! Truly one of a kind! On a fishing creek, with a large pond, directly adjacent to National Forest on 2 sides. Stunning peak views. End of the road privacy but with easy access from county road. Perfect log home and setting most only dream of. A privilege to see! 3 Bedrooms plus a loft, 2 Bathrooms plus a laundry/mud room. Large covered deck wraps around 3 sides with awe inspiring views all around!

Locked gate and long treed driveway make it feel like you are on 500 acres. Wildlife viewing (Moose, Mtn. Sheep, Elk, Beaver, and Humming Birds), snowshoeing, hiking & fishing on site are endless. Expansive views in all directions. Pike National Forest land next door has terrific treed hillsides, great trails, and summer Elk Habitat, even a waterfall!

Easy to reach, just 5 miles off CO Hwy 9. 23 miles to Breckenridge (approx. 35 minutes) with famous ski and golf areas. Forty minutes away is Buena Vista with whitewater rafting. Fairplay is right next door with world famous trout fishing, historic South Park and all the services you could need.

Come and enjoy an unforgettable Rocky Mountain vacation at Mountain Creek Lodge!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: 2 Bedrooms with Queen Beds.
  • Double Bed: 1 Bedroom with Double Bed.
  • Convertible Bed: 1 Futon that converts into a Double Bed in the loft area.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Beautiful creek flows through property forming ponds and waterfalls.
  • Mountain View: Pike's Peak and many other mountains visible from this property.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: Free Long Distance in the USA
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Please Inquire - Some small pets may be allowed.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Gold Panning, Endless trails for Hiking or Snow Shoeing with views of Pikes Peak right from your property! Tour Historic South Park, Rent ATV's and travel the old mining trails.

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Winter    (Jan 5-April 24).. $295/night or $1750/week
Spring    (Apr 25-May 31) .. $250/night or $1575/week
Summer    (Jun 01-Sep 30) .. $295/night or $1750/week
Fall      (Oct 01-Dec 19) .. $250/night or $1575/week
Holiday Season (Dec 20-Jan 04) .. $350/night with 4 night minimum
3 night minimum except Holiday season which has a 4 night minimum.
$95 Cleaning Fee per stay.  Cleaning fee waived with 7+ night stay.
$300 Security Deposit

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Aprilly , Rossville, Kansas
  • My family spent the 4th of July Holiday at the Mountain Creek Lodge. We were more than pleasantly surprised when we drove up the secluded driveway, WOW, what a view!! The pictures on the website just don’t do justice to the breathtaking mountain views! We had 6 adults and 3 children staying at the property and we never once felt crowded. The cabin is very open with lots of room. The first evening two moose traveled down the driveway and were literally 50 feet from us! We got some wonderful pictures. We saw two more moose the following evening (we were pretty sure they were the same ones from the night before) and they didn’t really seem to care much about us. They ate and drank and allowed us to take as many pictures as we wanted. The kids enjoyed feeding the numerous chipmunks that would come up to the large rocks located around the cabin. We also spotted mule and whitetail deer. The boys caught many brook trout up-stream and in the nearby pond and ventured into Fairplay for rainbow trout fishing. Several of us climbed up the mountain located just next to the cabin (bring water and take lots of breaks). The views from the top are simply stunning, and I think we spotted the world’s largest jack rabbit at the summit! The weather was pleasant during the day and a bit chilly at night, but all you really needed was a sweatshirt. The large fire pit was perfect for Smores, we all enjoyed sitting around the fire enjoying our surroundings. The ladies traveled up to the outlet shops in Dillon and Silverthorne (just North of Breckenridge), it was only about a 45 minute drive and they had wonderful shopping there. We had a great 3 ½ hour horseback ride at the American Safari Ranch just North of Fairplay, no trail riding here! We were able to venture out on our own and our guide was wonderful…we even got to trot and gallop. As luck would have it, we once again spotted two more moose on the morning of the 4th. This time it was a momma and her calf. What a site to see! We watched the fireworks from a spot overlooking Fairplay, they had a wonderful display. Charlie and Monica definitely have a fabulous place, thank you for sharing it with us!
• 11/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Todd Allen , Centennial, CO
  • Our family was looking “to escape” from the big city for a quiet and intimate vacation and we found it! Taking advantage of an extended weekend we joined up with good friends from Denver to enjoy this luxurious log cabin surrounded by acres of open space. The first day we took full advantage of the fishing opportunities available on the property. While my wife and kids spin casted at the pond, I hit the small streams to catch numerous brook trout. I especially had good luck fly fishing in the early evening in waters upstream widened and deepened from beaver dams. The next day we drove over to Breckenridge to shop for some hiking shoes. We were surprised by how close the ski town was to our cabin, taking about a half hour to cross over Hoosier Pass. Our final day we packed a lunch and took a day hike from our elevation of around 11,000 feet up to the summit of a mountain directly across the valley from Mount Sherman. The views were spectacular as we looked west towards old mining camps in Lake County, east towards the South Park valley and straight down at the high mountain lakes and meandering brook. The hike was especially rewarding since my son accomplished his first major mountain ascent. At night, after enjoining dinner, our group played card and board games and watched movies by the fire. From the wrap around porch we gazed at stars in the huge sky and watched the nearly full moon rise over the hill to our north. We were all very pleased with the accommodations—the complete kitchen, the comfortable bedrooms and numerous amenities. Charlie and Monica haven’t missed any details—even providing whistles, compasses and a backpack for journeys into the surrounding valleys and mountains!
• 10/02/08
  Positive Rating
  , Lakewood, Colorado
  • We have traveled all over Colorado. We love its rustic beauty - and by far this is the most beautiful setting we've ever seen (at least where we weren't sleeping on the ground). We were looking for a quiet place to spend our 27th Anniversary. Only an hour and a half from Denver - it's the whole package! Comfortable accomodations with lots of attention to detail. Ultimate privacy off a private gated road and spectacular views from anywhere in the great room, loft or wrap around deck. And don't forget the sound from the creek outside your door ... it forms into a pond with lots of little brook trout. Almost at timberline, the meadow and peaks are mezmerizing. And the moose that trotted out from the trees was a nice addition too!!! Charlie & Monica were very accomodating and wonderful "landlords" - God Bless you both for sharing your little piece of heaven. (We only hope that all we've said doesn't ruin our chances to book in the future!)"
• 09/19/08
  Positive Rating
  Tom , Niwot, Colorado
  • My wife and I and another couple stayed at the cabin Sept 12-14, 2008, and it was one of the best weekend getaways we've experienced. The house is modern, very well appointed, and extremely comfortable. The wood stove makes it a very cozy place to hunker down with a glass of wine and a good book (or a good movie, for that matter) on a brisk autumn night. And the setting is simply unbelievable. It is like backpacking but in a very nice country house instead of a tent. We hiked right from the house up the hillside (no trail needed, since the house is very near treeline) up to a 12,000-foot high spot along a ridge overlooking God's country. Two of us were suffering from colds, so we didn't try Mt. Sherman, a 14er. But it should be quite doable. On our hike, we spotted a mountain goat, who had absolutely no fear of us. He allowed us to come within 30 yards. We got no closer because we just wanted to leave him in peace. Down in the valley where the cabin is situated, you'll find where beavers go when they die and ascend to heaven. It is one beaver dam after another, creating a lovely mix of running stream and ponds. If you're a fly fisherman, you'll love it. Actually, anyone would love it! It's incredibly peaceful and beautiful. We also saw the tracks of elk and possibly a moose. So if you're looking for a quick weekend escape away from everything, or a place to kick back for a week, check out this cabin. I know we will be going back!

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