The Retreat, Garage and Paved Driveway
Location: Fairplay, South Central, Colorado, USA (2 miles North of Fairplay, 19 miles South of Breckenridge) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Vacation,Rental,Cabin,Fairplay,Southpark,Colorado
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 a remarkable price. We guarantee you cannot find another vacation rental property with our list of amenities and quality of location at this price anywhere in the South Park region.
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 North (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 Hi Def service + ALL movie 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
- Convertible Bed : Double futon bed
- Child Bed : Pack n play bed available
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 6-person, lower balcony, covered, w/outdoor speakers
- 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)
- 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
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Fitness Center/Gym
- 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 5-Apr 19.....$200/nt, $1,200/wk
Spring Apr 20-May 27....$175/nt, $1,000/wk
Summer May 28-Sep 30....$200/nt, $1,200/wk
Fall Oct 1-Dec 17.....$175/nt, $1,000/wk
Christmas Dec 18-Jan 4.....$300/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*5 Acres*Hot Tub*Great Location*Unbeatable Value
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 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 are life-long Colorado residents, we love spending time in the mountains with our 2 kids and 2 dogs, and we are truly blessed to be able to share this wonderful property with others.
Property Photos
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- The Retreat, Garage and Paved Driveway - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- The Great Room with Flatpanel LCD Hi-Def TV - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- The Back of the Retreat including the two decks and the hot tub - Fairplay, CO - Colorado Mountain Cabin
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- Kitchen
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- Kitchen/dining area
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- The Great Room on a Cozy Winter Day
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- The comfy Master Bedroom
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- Kids love playing with the Playstation II in the Gameroom (so do adults!)
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- The Kid's Bedroom
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- The Blue Room bedroom
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- The Hot Tub (& fenced area for your dog)
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- Large Upper Patio
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- The Back Yard
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- Fall Colors
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- Christmas Time
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- You'll know you're there when you see the Willis Retreat sign!
Traveler Reviews (45)
We Keep Going Back!
Guest: Judy S.
(Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12
Review Submitted: 02/07/12
We just stayed at this cabin for the fourth time. It is such a comfortable place to stay and is dog friendly with a fenced yard which makes a big difference for us. The hot tub is a great plus too. The cabin is roomy, always spotless with a big kitchen, wood stove, satellite tv and wireless internet. It is just a few minutes from Fairplay and is easy to get to, but with tall ponderosa pines all around it quiet and feels like remote mountains. Fishing is not too far. The best part is the service of the owner. He always emails information before we arrive then checks in the first night we are there to make sure everything is okay. For all of the amenities and great service it is a great deal. We will continue our annual visits.
Recommended for:
Very Relaxing!
Guest: Mike
(Colorado Springs)
Date of Stay: 01/17/12
Review Submitted: 01/30/12
This is the just a wonderful place. Our family had a great time and will come back as often as possible. The grounds are beautiful and it just minutes from town but you feel like you are up in the mountains. The kitchen is huge and has everything we needed. The cabin is really big too. We all fit with plenty of room left over. Just a great place to take a break from it all!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great time!
Guest: Debby
(denver)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Excellent holiday for family. Great accommodations! Great fireplace. Well-stocked. Owner was very available before, during and after holiday. Directions best stated: once on road will come to a fork in the road: bear left to stay on the necessary road. Debby
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Nice Thanksgiving Getaway
Guest: aisle22
(Aurora, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
We spent our Thanksgiving 2011 at the Willis Retreat. We had four adults and two kids (ages 4 and 5). The home was clean, spacious, and had great amenities (i.e. hot tub, games, movies, even a tree house for the kids- which they absolutely loved). And I will gladly give it five stars, and highly recommend. Although I must say that we had to run into town to get several items, which was a bit of a nuisance. For instance, there was no aluminum foil, syran wrap, or plastic baggies, so after cooking a meal (considering it was Thanksgiving), salvaging leftovers was an issue (there was some tupperware). We also ran out of paper towels, napkins, and nearly ran out of toilet paper. There was no laundry detergent (maybe enough for one load) when we arrived, or kindling for the fire (although he did have fire starters). So, lesson learned on our part that we should have taken EVERYTHING that we needed, as we were looking to just burrow in during our stay. However, in spite of these minor annoyances (perhaps I should have packed/planned better!), I still will highly recommend and plan on returning sometime in the future. The owner was absolutely great, responsive, and very helpful. Our stay was very much enjoyed, and it was a great deal for such a wonderful place. We really appreciated the fact that it was pet friendly, and didn't charge any additional cleaning, pet fees, or other costs. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us!!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Quiet Retreat
Guest: none
(Westminster CO)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
We were looking for a quick getaway and thought Fairplay was a great idea. The Willis Retreat had all the comforts of home, cozy couches and a wonderful t.v, internet access, roomy spatious kitchen, just the right amount of bedrooms, fenced in back yard for our little dog to run, hot tub in the back next to an additional game room area , a convenient mud room for boots and outdoor clothing, and the list goes on. The cabin is wonderfully decorated with wildnerness touches throughout, the beds were super comfy (I am very paticular about having a comfy bed) and close enough to town for a walk to some cute shops which I enjoyed exploring. One day we decided to drive into Breckenridge which was a very short drive indeed and enjoyed spending a few hours shopping and just enjoying the morning. My husband and son enjoyed playing horse shoes and we also explored a hiking trail which wasn't too far from the cabin which we all enjoyed. Randy was very pleasant and eager to help us answer any questions we had concerning directions or anything involving the cabin. My husband also appreciated the option of being able to park in the garage if he chose to do so, (we didn't need to) but it was nice having a car port option as well. The kids enjoyed riding their scooters up and down the circular driveway. If we ever come back to Fairplay we will definitely stay at the Willis Retreat.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful time at Willis Retreat
Guest: Robert S.
(Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 10/11/11
The Retreat is very comfortable. A great space - large living room and kitchen, comfy bedrooms, hot tub, wood stove, plus satellite tv and wireless Internet to stay connected. It's a nice quiet location. No neighbors in sight or sound from the house. Yet easy access to town for gas, market, dining. We also made day trips around the area for fun hikes and sightseeing. Randy is super helpful and thoughtful. The house is equipped with all the supplies you need. And he accommodated a last minute reservation change for me when my schedule changed.
Recommended for:
Willis Retreat is wonderful!
Guest: Tom
(Cincinnati, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
I stayed August 27 to Sept 2 at the Willis Retreat near Fairplay, Colorado. Having lived in the area decades ago, I knew where to look for a comfortable mountain home to rest up after daily hiking and sightseeing. From the minute I found Willis Retreat on-line I was impressed with the informative, clear description of the property. The Willis Retreat web site is well designed and depicts the retreat exactly as we found it upon arrival. Before, during, and after our visit, the owner was in touch by email, updating us every step of the way.He was available for any unforeseen problems - but we had absoloutely zero problems. It is a plus that the owner's family lives in Colorado and uses their mountain home often themselves! The home and property were extremely clean and comfortable. There was room to spare, but at most we had only 6 adults - the capacity is built for about twice that many if needed. After a day of hiking nearby trails, the Willis Retreat provided a restful place to recharge and read, talk with family, cook and eat. The nearby activities are so numerous, it would have taken a month to put a dent in them! Hiking is outstanding on the nearby National Forest trails within minutes of the Retreat. The Ranger Station in Fairplay is fantastic and provides published and oral recommendations for the area. Although we did not fish or mountain bike during this trip - these are the two other popular activities for the area. The scenery of the mountains ringing the magnificent South Park is beautiful. We also visited the nearby towns of Como and Alma - both are quaint old west towns with roots in mining like Fairplay. The people in all three towns are friendly and very helpful with information. I would definitely recommend the Willis Retreat to anyone who enjoys a mountain getaway surrounded by limitless outdoor activities - well away from the bustle of big cities, yet only 90 minutes from Denver and a few minutes from Breckenridge.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great for family and pets!
Guest: Relaxed and Rejuvinated
(Centennial, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/17/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
My husband and I stayed at the retreat with my Dad, Stepmom, 11-month old daughter, and 2 large dogs. It was so relaxing! It was quiet and peaceful but close enough to civilization that we still had cell phone service and internet. The retreat was especially suited for us because it was baby- and pet- friendly. Amenities provided for the baby included: pack n play, space saver high chair, and gate for the open stairwell, so we didn't have to haul any of those large items with us. The fenced back yard area was great for us for early morning and after dark when the dogs wanted out but we didn't want to worry about them chasing the wildlife (especially while we kicked back in the hot tub!). Everything was clean and very well kept. We'll be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Honeymooners
Guest: Shar and John
(Hudson, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/17/11
We fell in love with the cabin as soon as we arrived!! So nicely decorated and comfortable.Spacious,clean and well kept. Great instructions to follow for use of all the amenities that are offered. We slept like babies in the comfortable bed after relaxing in the evening in the hot tub after a day of atving. We enjoyed all the atv trails that we managed to ride the 6 days that we did go. It was also nice to have a cozy fire a couple of mornings to take the chill off. We also enjoyed the beautiful scenery from the deck and cooked many meals on the grill. It was a wonderful place to spend our Honeymoon at and will always be remembered. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with us and we will be back!!! :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A+ We loved our stay
Guest: Harry
(Mabank, TX / USA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/13/11
We loved our time at the cabin. The directions to get there were great. It was super close to a grocery. Randy answered questions in a prompt & helpful way before we got there. The hiking trails that surround it were awesome. It was clean, private, & super comfortable. We can't wait to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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