Location: Bill's Ranch, Frisco, Northwest, Colorado, USA (1 Mile from Main St. Frisco)
Accommodations: House @ Rainbow Lake Trailhead, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-9)
This home was recently on Summit County's "Green Homes Tour" and was a favorite of many. While it was not the fanciest or biggest home on the tour (1,750 square feet not including the garage), it has many appealing features: Solid wood beams hand-crafted from local pine-beetle kill, passive solar windows that let warming winter sunlight filter down through the beams of the 20-foot high ceiling upstairs, whole log accents throughout the house, outside walls made of recycled Styrofoam (85% post-consumer waste) blocks which give excellent insulation value, insulated hemp curtains that keep the house cozy-warm on even the coldest winter nights.
You approach the house on a bike path (access by cars is allowed for several houses), but this makes the neighborhood secluded and quiet in winter. Our property is bordered on two sides by open space - low willows, aspens and a beaver-pond "lake" that forms a large snow field in winter. The mountain views are spectacular, with "Peak One" (of the Tenmile Range) out the front door, "Mount Royal", "Buffalo & Wichita Peaks" (of the Gore Range) off the side, and "the Continental Divide" looming in the distance across the beaver pond of the back yard. The houses nearby range from historic one-room cabins, to large mountain and modern second homes.
The best part of this house is the easy access to Frisco's Main Street and nearby ski resorts, while being able to get away from the crowds, in a forested winter wonderland. A dog and two children live here on a regular basis, so they are welcome on your vacation - and might even enjoy the games, toys and movies that we leave out. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your vacation!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- In-floor radiant heat in all rooms, vaulted ceilings in all rooms, upstairs has hand-made large timber trusses from pine-beetle kill wood & passive solar window facing due South.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Our house is at the trailhead to "Rainbow Lake" above (South) Frisco - a picturesque one mile hike each way. Skiing at Copper Mountain is 7 miles away (free bus directly from Frisco, with stops 1 mile from the house). Cross-Country skiing at Frisco Nordic Center is 1 mile from the house. Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Loveland ski areas are all 15-35 minutes from the house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200/night (Summer)
$300/night (Thanksgiving - April 1)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Front of house from bike path / driveway. - "Green" Vacation House with Mountain Views in Frisco, Not Far from Ski Resorts.
- Dining / living area - "Green" Vacation House with Mountain Views in Frisco, Not Far from Ski Resorts.
- Patio & creek in the side-yard - "Green" Vacation House with Mountain Views in Frisco, Not Far from Ski Resorts.
- Bedroom
- Loft
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #218147
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