Location: Alma, South Central, Colorado, USA (20 Minutes South of Breckenridge Colorado)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Drive a little and save a lot! Looking for an alternative this year to the expensive and noisy condo at a resort? Try our cozy and quiet mountain home. We are now accepting reservations for the 2009-2010 ski season.
Just south of Breckenridge is the town of Alma on State Highway 9 between Breckenridge and Fairplay (20 minutes to parking lot at Peak 9 in Breckenridge). Located in the Placer Valley area, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the entire surrounding valley and 14,000 foot mountains. Just down the road, the South Platte River features gold medal fly fishing.
A short drive over Hoosier Pass gets you to Breckenridge for exceptional skiing, shopping, golfing, music and dining. Lake Dillon in Frisco offers boating and bike trails. Or, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, fishing, biking, snowshoeing, and hiking, without leaving wonderful Placer Valley. Montgomery Lake and wilderness areas are just a mile away, while the quaint mining towns, Fairplay and Alma, are right down the road. They offer restaurants, shops and video rentals. For a small fee you can enjoy pools, hot tubs and workout facilities at the Breckenridge and Fairplay recreation centers.
This family-friendly home is located on a one acre lot and was built 10 years ago. It sits at the bottom of Mount Bross backed by National Forest and bordered by many other splendid mountain peaks. A grocery store, several coffee shops and the South Park recreation center are within a 10 minute drive.
The house is equipped with DISH satellite TV, a DVD and VCR, stereo and i-pod docking station, 5-zone heating, and a crankin' wood stove. There's a video and book library, as well as games and toys for the entire family.
The fully-equipped kitchen contains a gas range, microwave oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, trash compactor, and washer and dryer. There's a coffee maker and an espresso machine for those of you who must have their java first thing in the morning. On the deck you have a gas grill, patio furniture (including a hammock), a chiminea to toast marshmallows and tons of stars to gaze at night.
Two bedrooms (both with queen beds) plus an upstairs loft (with full size futon and twin bunks)can sleep up to eight people (6 adults comfortably) and there's plenty of floor space so 2 more can sleep on an aero bed if needed. There are three baths and plenty of closet storage for ski/hiking stuff. Linens, towels and starter toiletries are provided.
Skiing? No need to sit in traffic on I-70. This house is 15 minutes to Breckenridge at the bottom of Peak 9; an additional 25 minutes will put you in Keystone; Beaver Creek is an hour's drive from Alma.
Rafting, Hiking or Biking? In the summer its a quick 30 minute drive south down US285 to Buena Vista and some of the best rafting in Colorado on the Arkansas River. You will find bike and hiking trails all over the area. A National Forest Service office is conveniently located in Fairplay.
You will be staying in a wonderfully, warm, cozy and secluded private home with every convenience at a fraction of the condominium and hotel prices of resort towns.
Please no smokers or pets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed: While bottom bunk may be appropriate for an adult, these bunk beds are perfect for children or young adults.
- Convertible Bed: Full size futon located in loft.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Limited channels provided by Dish Network. We also have many DVDs and video tapes for all ages.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Many Disney and other family-friendly dvds and tapes. Also a collection of popular movies.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Many CDs and a hook up for I-pod.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen is very well stocked with appliances both large and small, utensils, pots and pans as well as cooking staples. Tenants are welcome to use whatever is in the cupboards as long as they replace what was used.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane grill on side deck.
- Deck/Patio: Side deck is covered, front deck is not. Outdoor table, chairs, and umbrella are located on front deck as well as a chimenea.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Views of Hoosier Pass from front deck and master bedroom.
- Other Amenities
- We can provide a full-size aero bed if needed. In winter we can provide sleds and snowshoes.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We have twin 5-year old boys so there are many books, puzzles, toys, craft items, movies and the like. We also have a booster/feeding chair, bibs, electrical outlet covers, and child gates if needed.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters 18 years and older please.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Other Activities
- At the base of Mt. Bross and close scenic Bristlecone Pine Forest. Have access to many fourteeners, great mountain biking and hiking and world class fishing on the S. Platte.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Holiday Season .... Dec 19-Jan 04 .. $185/night ($1295 wk)
Ski Season ........ Jan 05-Apr 10 .. $170/night ($1190 wk)
Spring/Summer/Fall..Apr 11-Nov 20 .. $130/night ($910 wk)
Early Ski Season .. Nov 21-Dec 18 .. $155/night ($1085 wk)
2-nt min., 4-nt during Holidays; no pets/smokers; $100 cleaning fee
Checkin 3 pm/Checkout 10 am Deposit=50% of stay + $200 ref. security deposit
Cancellation fee=$200 if less than 30 days prior to stay
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
We are the second owners of this beautiful mountain home and we've had it now for four years. We love living in metro Denver but also appreciate having a place in the mountains to getaway with our kids. We have had wonderful times here with friends and have started renting it out this year. We have been pleased with number of requests.
Why the Owner Chose Alma
We lived in the foothills of Denver for 8 years before buying this property. We finally had kids and wanted to be close to everything in Denver, but also loved wanted to enjoy the mountains. Alma is a cute little town and the locals are wonderfully friendly. We love being so close to Breckenridge and the magnificant 14,000 foot mountains. There's skiing, sledding, snowshoeing as well as lots of summer activities like hiking, biking, fishing, boating (on Lake Dillon) and canoeing. Its also a convenient distance from Denver - about a 2 hour drive so it appeals to local and out of town visitors alike - and you can avoid the I-70 traffic by taking US285.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The ride to the house is glorious - what a treat to drive over Kenosha pass to the house on US285 and hit South Park. The views are to die for. Once you arrive at the house its like getting away from it all but with all the convenience of home. Its great to hang out on the decks and read, make s'mores with the kids at night and watch the stars. The South Platte river and reservoir make it fun to fish with the kids. Alma is a groovy little town with some good coffee shops and restaurants and there's a few great parks for the kids (including 2 skateboard parks). Breckenridge always has something going on during the weekends all year long.
Property Photos
- Front of house facing Hoosier Pass with wrap around deck - Alma , CO Vacation House with Mountain View, near Fishing, Skiing, and Biking
- Fully equipped kitchen with all the necessities including washer/dryer - Alma , CO Vacation House with Mountain View, near Fishing, Skiing, and Biking
- Master Bedroom features large windows, sliding doors and 4 piece master bath - Alma , CO Vacation House with Mountain View, near Fishing, Skiing, and Biking
- Guest room with separate entrance to backyard (and hammock!)
- Comfortable living room/dining room combo with wood stove
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