Location: Fairplay, South Central, Colorado, USA (2 miles North of Fairplay, 19 miles South of Breckenridge) View Map
Accommodations: Rental Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
The Willis Retreat sets the standard in Park County for comfort, seclusion, complete amenities, easy access, and all the beauty of the Colorado Rockies at an affordable price.
Location, location, location! The Willis Retreat is located just 2 miles north of Fairplay, so if you need to head into town for groceries or gas its less than a 5 minute drive. Breckenridge is 19 miles to the south (about a 30 minute drive), and its just 65 miles to Denver. The Retreat sits on five acres of pine and aspen to give you plenty of privacy (there isn't another cabin in sight!), and its only one mile off Highway 9. The road leading to the cabin is maintained and plowed by the County so its easily accessible even when the snow falls. And because the Retreat is located NORTH of Fairplay you'll find access to Breckenridge and Summit County to be quick and very convenient.
There's plenty of room at the Retreat with its 2,500 square feet, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, giant two-car garage and carport, a paved driveway and two large storage sheds. The interior features a recently remodeled and well-appointed kitchen attached to the huge Great Room which includes a 32" LCD Flatpanel HDTV w/Direct TV service and +70 Hi-Def channels, CD/DVD player, VCR, and stereo system. A large deck sits off the Great Room for relaxing under the stars and viewing the wildlife that passes through the property.
Need to stay connected while you're on vacation? Feel free to bring your laptop and tap into our high-speed wireless network so you can check your emails, surf the internet, etc.
The lower deck features a 6-person hot tub that is protected from the elements but offers terrific views and plenty of privacy. There are also outdoor speakers connected to a stereo and satellite dish so you can listen to commercial-free digital music.
You'll find a California King log bed in the master bedroom and a queen bed in the second bedroom. The kid's room includes bunk beds and the "game room" bedroom has a twin futon sleeper. There is also a queen-sized sofa sleeper in the Great Room. The Master bedroom includes a 20" flatscreen TV while the Gameroom bedroom has a 20" TV along with a Sony PlayStation 2 and a selection of video games and video movies ranging from kids to adults.
The cabin is pet-friendly and has a large dog run in the back yard when you want to keep your dog secured outside. If you would like a little more room to walk your dog than our 5 acres, Pike National Forest is just two miles down the road.
So the next time you're in the area and you want privacy, accessibility, comfort and all the beauty of the mountains at a reasonable price, make your plans to stay at the Willis Retreat. But don't take our word for it; click on our cabin website link below, then click on "Guest Comments" and see what our recent guests had to say about the cabin!
Please let us know if you have any questions or would like more information prior to your vacation. Thank you and we look forward to having you as guests!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Huge oversized 2 car garage plus 12 ft. high Carport
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: High-quality Quadrafire makes beautiful fires
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed: Pack n play bed available
- Convertible Bed: Double futon bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 32" LCD Flatpanel TV in the Great Room with +70 Hi-Def channels 20" Flatscreen TV in the Master Bedroom 20" TV + Playstation 2 w/ +20 video games in the Gameroom Bedroom
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Game Console: Playstation 2
- Video Games (25)
- CD Player
- Stereo System (2)
- Private Hot Tub: 6-person, lower balcony, covered, w/outdoor speakers
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 6-person Hot Tub, 3 TV's w/satellite service, 2 VCR's, 2 Stereos, Sony Playstation 2, Movie/Video Game Library, Woodburning Stove, 2 Decks w/furniture, Oversized 2-car Garage + Covered Parking, Paved Driveway, Dart Board, Horeshoe Pit, Cabin available for rent year round
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- South Park Recreation Center (about a mile and a half from the cabin) has exercise equipment and an indoor swimming pool, Tons of outdoor opportunities for Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter Jan 11-Apr 19..... $250/nt, $1,500/wk
Spring Apr 20-May 21..... $200/nt, $1,200/wk
Summer May 22-Sept 27.... $250/nt, $1,500/wk
Fall Sep 28-Nov 20..... $200/nt, $1,200/wk
Early Ski Season Nov 21-Dec 18......$250/nt, $1,500/wk
Christmas Dec 29-Jan 4.......$350/nt, $2,000/wk
3 night minimum; No additonal taxes or cleaning fees required
Monthly rates available; inquire for more information/discounts
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Cabin, 5 Acres, Hot Tub, Wifi, Hdtv, Great Location!
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Fairplay
We choose the Fairplay area for a number of reasons. First, its a quick 90 minute drive from where we live in Denver, and you don't have to deal with the traffic gridlock on I-70! Second, its much less crowded than a lot of the tourist areas in the Mountains yet all the necessities are within 5 minutes of the cabin. We didn't want a property in a busy resort community but we did want to be near one. This area fit the bill because its just 20 miles to Breckenridge. And finally, its an absolutely gorgeous area throughout the year.
The Unique Benefits at this Rental Cabin
My favorite thing about the Willis Retreat is its location. While its only 5 minutes from town it is absolutely peacful and secluded. There are other cabins in our area but you cannot see them so the privacy is wonderful. The upstairs patio is huge and is a great place to enjoy a beverage while overlooking a pretty meadow with South Park and the Mosquito Range in the background. Our kids love the treehouse in the backyard and the sledding hills in the Winter. Within just a few minutes of the cabin there are great hiking and 4-wheel drive trails, and if you like fishing there are tons of streams and lakes full of trout. Finally, at the end of a long day there's nothing like relaxing and unwinding in the hot tub. To me, this is the Rocky Mountains at its best.
The Rec Center has exercise equipment, a great indoor pool, and inexpensive daily rates.
A Must See! An amazing restoration from the Colorado Gold Rush days. Over 30 old buildings from those days of been preserved here along with thousands of relics.
Easy 4-wheel drive road with beautiful scenery and old mines. But the final push up the pass is expert-only (or you can hike it). At the top, you're on the Continental Divide.
National Forest access is about 2 miles from the cabin. Hiking trails, 4-wheel drive roads, streams and ponds aplenty.
Owner's Map of Fairplay
We've lived in Colorado for most of our lives, and the more time we spend in the Rocky Mountains the more we love them. We looked long and hard for a nice get-a-way cabin in a secluded spot, and one lucky day we just happened to stumble upon this property. It was perfect for what we were looking for so we purchased it and decided to make it available to others so that they can share in the beauty of this little slice of the Rockies.
Property Photos
- The Retreat, Garage and Paved Driveway - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
- The Great Room with Flatpanel LCD Hi-Def TV - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
- The Back of the Retreat including the two decks and the hot tub - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
- Kitchen
- The comfy Master Bedroom
- Kids love playing with the Playstation II in the Gameroom (so do adults!)
- The Kid's Bedroom
- The Blue Room bedroom
- The Great Room on a Cozy Winter Day
- The Hot Tub (& fenced area for your dog)
- The Back Yard
- Fall Colors
- Christmas Time
- You'll know you're there when you see the Willis Retreat sign!
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #20061
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