New two-story log home with deck looking West - driveway entrance on left
Location: South Fork, South Central, Colorado, USA (5 Miles East of South Fork, 25 Miles to Wolf Creek Ski Area) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
New Golden Eagle 2-story log home with a home theater on an 8.3 acre lot that borders the Rio Grande National Forest on its north side.
The home has 3 bedrooms with 2 queen and 1 king bedroom sets with Sealy and memory foam mattresses, respectively, plus a convertible futon sofa/queen bed in the loft.
The open kitchen is great for entertaining and features stainless steel appliances, a pop-up downdraft range hood and granite bar/counter tops with 4 barstools. The dining room set can seat 6 people.
The great room has a wood fireplace, a reclining leather sectional and a 67" full high definition home theater LED DLP TV with a 5.1 Dolby HD surround system that includes Definitive Technology Procinema speakers and an easy-to-use color touch screen-based unified remote for one-touch control of common activities.
The Playstation 3 is PS3 game-ready, wireless high-speed Internet (B,G,N) connected, includes a web browser and it also plays CD music, regular DVD movies or Blu-ray HD DVDs.
Whether you are skiing at the nearby Wolf Creek ski area, fishing the fabulous trout on the Rio Grande river, enjoying a workout or some other activity at the beautiful and extensive Rio Grande Club, hunting or on some other trek in the adjoining Rio Grande National Forest, or out to explore the splendor of the other nearby natural Colorado wonders, this home can be a relaxing place to come back to and rejuvenate.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Clothes detergent for 2-3 wash loads per week is also provided.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Linens to sleep 8 (4 beds) and 10 towel sets.
- Garage: Two car garage with two garage door openers with remote controls.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Driveway includes turnarounds and a separate driveway to the front door that can be used for additional parking. Winter snows are plowed/cleared to the garage and turnaround there.
- Wood Fireplace: With wood and/or Enviro-Log or Diamond "Strike-a-Fire" fire starters that makes it easy to start a real fireplace fire.
- Beds
- King Bed: In master bedroom, this platform bed has a Tempurpedic-like memory foam mattress that promotes restful sleep.
- Queen Bed (3) : In each upstairs bedroom (2), these beds have Seven Lakes Sealy mattresses with Taylor Queen box spring mattresses supporting them. The convertible bed detailed in the next column is also a queen.
- Convertible Bed: The bi-fold futon sofa & bed in the loft converts to a queen bed. The futon mattress has a patented Airlay fibre-foam core which gives the futon a semi-firm yet natural feel.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Dish Network 100+ channel subscription (Bronze HD) plus major local (Denver) channels connected to Dish's nice DVR providing up to 30 hours of HD storage or 200 hours of SD content.
- DVD
- Video Library: 10,000 BC in HD Blu-Ray format plus accumulating some movies and programs on the DVR.
- Video Game Console: Sony Playstation 3 with wireless internet connection and rechargeable wireless game controller. The PS3 also plays CDs, DVDs and high definition Blu-Ray DVDs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: DishCD on the Satellite system provides over 20 commercial-free music channels. They are also accessible by touching "Listen to Sat. Music" on the unified remote, with a few preferred channels available with an additional icon touch and others by channel number input/selection.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Other appliances include a pop-up downdraft hood, coffee maker with filters, blender, two slice toaster and toaster oven combination, electric can opener with bottle opener. Serving wares: 7 pc pasta/serving set with one large salad bowl, 8-setting - 4-pieces each, stoneware set, 8-setting silverware set plus 8 hostess serving pieces, 10 wine glasses, a 12-pc glassware set and 8 extra/small glasses for kids. 1-gal pitcher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: 20-piece non-stick cookware set with lids, utensils & a 5-quart cooker, an 8-quart stainless steel steamer/strainer/multicooker, 18-piece Pyrex bake and store set (9x13, 7x11, 8x8 +6 smaller baking dishes & lids). 21 piece cutlery set with scissors/opener, sharpener, cutting board, 8 steak knives and a 3 cheese knife/server set all contained in a wood block. Additional 12x17.5" cutting board, colander / strainer, two measuring sets (cup/tsp), a 2-cup measuring cup, grater/slicer, compatible wire mixer for non-stick cookware, 2 wine/bottle openers, 2 spatulas; salad, heat resistant & 2 scissor tongs. 2 Pizza bake pans - 12" regular and a 15.75" air bake, two 6-cup muffin & a large 11.4x17.5" cookie pans. Fish fillet board, knife and glove. 1.5, 3 & 5-quart stainless steel mixing bowls with lids. Citus juicer and a Multislicer with 4 slice/julienne options.
- Refrigerator: Includes water filter, cooler and ice maker.
- Dishwasher: With dish washer soap.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Kenmore propane stainless 3-burner with porcelain coated cooking grids plus one side burner. Has their trademarked "Sear and Grill" high performance restaurant style searing burner to maximize food moisture content. Temperature gauge. 12 piece BBQ accessory set plus silicone basting brush. Coated grill topper (for seafood & veggies) & 2 fish grilling baskets.
- Deck/Patio: Includes 6 chairs, dining and coffee tables.
- Balcony: Both upstairs bedrooms have a balcony and a walk-in closet.
- Lanai: The deck at the front entrance has a roof over it and the patio on this side of the home.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Of both the state land / national forest in back and the valley with mountains beyond in front.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: Qwest DSL.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Belkin N1 high speed Wireless router, supporting 802.11b, g and high speed "N" standards.
- Other Amenities
- RIO GRANDE CLUB GUEST MEMBERSHIP for simple usage fees, such as $10-15/day facility-use guest fee or a discount per round of 9 or 18 holes of golf (if played & some restrictions apply). See the Rio Grande Club link below for golf, fly fishing - with separate clubhouse, and extensive club facilities, including sauna, jacuzzi, spa & fitness services and fine dining. Two garage door openers with remotes, 2 car garage, alarm/security system, reclining sectional in home theater, Playstation 3 with blu-ray (HD) DVD player, full High Definition (1080p) 67" LED dlp rear projection TV with 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio and 40% more of the visual light spectrum than other TVs. Property borders the Rio Grande National Forest and is about 4 blocks from the Rio Grande River, where fishing access to the river is available at various locations shown on the "Fishing the Rio Grande" map.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- One CD music play mode has video/graphics in high definition of various perspectives from outer space of flying around and orbiting our planet - very cool Earth continent/feature views. Weather permitting, the 8200 foot altitude and very low surrounding community light offers incredibly clear star views at night.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular ......... $240/night .. $1470/week .. $4400/month
Major holidays & peak season .. $295/night .. $1770/week
Plus: $90 checkout cleaning fee. Two night minimum stay at high rate.
50% Reservation Deposit, including $200 security/damage deposit during stay.
7.4% lodging and sales taxes, 0% on a month or longer stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose South Fork
Access to miles of Gold Medal rated trout fishing on the Rio Grande River, the golf course, great recreation, fitness and other facilities at the Rio Grande Club, the beauty of the many trails around the continental divide Rocky Mountains and access to skiing without lift lines at Wolf Creek - the ski resort that gets the most snow in Colorado, are why I chose to buy this vacation home. I also like the location's proximity for day trips to spiritual places like Crestone and entertainment and other features in Creede, Pagosa Springs, Durango and other nearby cities.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Being on 8.3 acres, the area and adjoining the National Forest affords privacy and being away from the crowds. This and the altitude enable a beautiful starry night sky that is clearest I've ever seen. The home theater setup is also a unique feature and benefit of the property.
0285 Rio Grande Club Trail, South Fork, CO 81154 719-873-1995
Rio Grande River access for approved guests, with permission only.
Organic Gourmet European Cuisine and drinks Hwy 160 West South Fork, CO 719-873-1100
11 Vista Drive South Fork, CO 719-873-5504 For the best in service and quality, go to the Rio Grande Club's Grill.
Steak & Seafood dinner house 30333 Hwy 160 South Fork, CO 719-873-5581
124 N. Main Street Creede, CO 81130 One of "ten great places to see the lights way off Broadway" USA Today Box Office: 719.658.2540 Toll Free: 866.658.2540 E-mail: jonathan@creederep.com Web site: www
http://www.crestonecolorado.com/guide.htm. For a concise guide, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crestone,_Colorado Not for the spiritually faint of heart.
Bicycles, river rafts and kayak rentals with drop off and pickup - for the self-guided experience. 28266 W. Hwy 160, South Fork, CO 719-873-2495
Horse rides, Jeep and Raft rentals, fishing, hunting & fish ponds. 13046 Hwy. 149, Wagon Wheel Gap South Fork, CO 81154 719-658-2242
The nearest grocery and for the widest range of things in South Fork, this is the place to shop.
For the best nearest place for a wide selection in grocery, Deli, Meats, Seafood and produce, Jack's is the place to go. It's about 25 miles from the home, just before getting into Monte Vista. Del N
Owner's Map of South Fork
I grew up in the Midwest and moved out west after college. The color, beauty and majesty of the Rocky Mountains have always been an attraction to me. This home's location makes this part of the Rockies easy to explore and hope my guests will enjoy it as well.
Property Photos
- New two-story log home with deck looking West - driveway entrance on left - South Fork House With A Mountain View
- Dining room, barstools, bar and kitchen - South Fork House With A Mountain View
- Kitchen island with downdraft hood in up position, home theater & dining in back - South Fork House With A Mountain View
- Warm fire, reclining sectional, throws & home theater with 67" LED DLP
- Master bedroom with king size bed & memory foam mattress
- Upstairs bedroom #1, with queen bedroom set & dresser (not shown)
- Third bedroom, upstairs #2 with queen bedroom set & dresser (not shown)
- Futon in queen bed mode in upstairs loft
- Master bathroom with dual sinks and tile floor
- Dining, Bar and Kitchen set up & ready
- View from driveway in the morning
- Ranch horses on a winter stroll with hill & valley view
- Deck south view of the valley and mountains
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"We had great fishing today. Not a soul there and we pulled them in every time we cast out..... ....the place is very nice......"
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“We had a great time and really enjoyed staying in the house. It worked out perfect for our family. My wife thought your bed was so comfortable she wants to buy the same type of mattress for our house. Thanks again and you will probably be hearing from us next season.”
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Roxy , Plano, TX
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"We are just back from our stay at your beautiful log home. It was everything the VRBO listing stated it would be and more! The drive to and from the Ski Resort was beautiful and the location of your home was distant enough to offer privacy, while not being totally secluded. We had a wonderful time. I forgot to mention in my earlier e-mail the pretty little bluebird that took up residence on your deck, much to the delight of our two toddlers! It was very brave and didn't fly away even during their squeals of laughter. What a great entertainer he turned out to be. And we all enjoyed watching the mule deer make their trek up and down the mountain each morning and afternoon."
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"We had such a wonderful time this weekend and enjoyed staying at your lovely home. Thank you for all the info to make our stay the most comfortable it could be. We hope to return to Wolf Creek at least one more trip this ski season and will most certainly check your house for availability first. Thanks again"
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"Everything at your house was just as you described - top notch. We had no problems with directions or getting into the house upon our arrival. The house was very clean and everything worked fine. And we all enjoyed watching some Blu-ray DVDs on the home theater setup - quite impressive! Thanks again. If available, we will contact you about renting the house when we come back to South Fork this summer."