Location: Alma, South Central, Colorado, USA (13 mi to Breckenridge, 3 mi to Alma, 9 mi to Fairplay.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: skiing, fishing, mountain home, fabulous mountain views, backs National Forest, designer, close to Breckenridge, easy access, jacuzzi tub, jetted tub, fishing
Built in 2009, our home features artistic log accents, cathedral ceilings, pine flooring and slate. The spacious master suite boasts mountain and river views coupled with a master bath that has an awesome two person jetted Jacuzzi tub and a European style walk-in natural stone tiled shower with two shower heads. The large gourmet kitchen has a Jen Air Range, stainless appliances, granite tile counters and open kitchen/dining area with 5 person bar…so the cooks can be part of the conversation.
Cozy up to a roaring fire or kick back and enjoy the spectacular views of famous Mt Bross and Mt Lincoln from the comfy overstuffed couches and chairs.
Our home is stylishly furnished with antique armoires, Belgium pieces and tasteful artwork. There is a large two car garage with plenty of space for your vehicles and vacation toys.
Our master suite has a high quality king sized bed, one guest room has a queen sized bed and the other has two twin beds that can be joined for a king.
The home is nestled in the pines and aspens backing National Forest and great hiking, skiing or snowshoe trails. Walk on down the hill and you’re at the Alma Wildlife area for gold medal fishing in the Platte river or enjoy the trail along the river for a walk.
We are located 12 miles from Breckenridge, 3 miles from Alma and 9 miles from Fairplay. Walk or drive minutes in either direction from our house and you have two fishing reservoirs to choose from!! We are situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac with easy access to the main road.
Enjoy the quaint towns of Alma and Fairplay with their rich mining history, fun pubs, restaurants and shopping or take an easy 15 minute drive to Breckenridge for world class skiing, shopping, dining and tons of special events. A great day trip is to the Buena Vista and Salida area (one hour drive) for white water rafting, hot springs and more great hiking and shopping.
If hiking 14,000 foot peaks is on your agenda…we have 5 within an easy 5-10 mile drive (and two are located right across the valley from us). Ice climbing at Lincoln Falls is also within minutes of our home. For the four wheeler enthusiasts there are tons of great challenging jeep trails nearby.
Open up our guide book for tons of ideas for activities or sit back and peruse our book collection. As 15 year local residents and former realtors we know all the hot spots and local history.
If you are looking for a get away from the city or maybe a romantic weekend or family get together…we are sure our special home will delight you!!!!
NOTE: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OR CHAINS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IN THE WINTER MONTHS.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : High quality sheets, comforters and towels.
- Garage : Large two car garage with plenty of room to store skiis and other toys.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove : Beautiful local rockwork and real fire! Logs provided.
- Beds
- King Bed : New high quality pillow top bed.
- Queen Bed : New and comfy!!
- Twin/Single Bed : Or can be a KING!! These twin beds can be pushed together and set up as a king size bed. Very comfortable beds.
- Convertible Bed : Extra large couch can sleep one person. Linens provided.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Huge deep spa tub with great jets. Plenty of room for two!
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Huge kitchen!! With great bar and stools too.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Includes toaster oven, blender, lg coffee pot, muffin pan, baking pans, outside gas grill, cofee grinder, juicer etc
- Refrigerator : Large two sided refrigerator with ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Contact owner or Java Moose in Fairplay.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Water View : View of South Platte River. Walk just 1/4 mile and you can be fishing in it!! Great trout fishing
- Mountain View : Fabulous views of Mt.Bross and Mt.Lincoln..both are over 14,000 feet.
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Verizon and ATT and T work great from our house. (We don't provide a phone..bring your own!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 13 Miles from World Class Skiing, backs National Forest and trails, across from fishing in Platte River and hiking along the river. Less than a mile from Montgomery Reservoir. Minutes from 4 14,000 foot peaks.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Jeep or four wheel drive trails just one mile away above Montgomery Reservoir and after end of July you can four wheel over Mosquito Pass (just 6 miles away). Cross country ski, snowshoe or sled at the Bemrose recreation area at the top of Hoosier Pass or in National Forest behind our house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$180 per/night off season (May and Oct)
$200 per night (4 night minimum) $250 per night holidays
$250 security deposit
50% deposit due at booking..balance is due 30 days prior to arrival
Check in is 3 pm and check out is 10 am
We would rent for 2-3 nites but would require a cleaning fee of $100
Please call or email if you have any questions or special requests.
May negotiate on longer rentals of one month or more.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
New Custom Home W/ Mountain Views.Backing National Forest.
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Alma
We love the mountains and hiking, skiing and biking wooded areas and secluded trails. We enjoy being 13 miles from Breckenridge with its world class skiing, golfing, fabulous restaurants and shopping. At the same time we enjoy the quaint small towns of Alma and Fairplay and the pristine nature of our area. We love sitting on our deck and soaking in the sun and marveling at the majestic mountains.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We enjoy hiking or snowshoeing out our back yard into the National Forest while soaking in fantastic mountain views. We walk a half a block down below our place and we are at the Platte River with excellent fishing or a peaceful walk or mountain bike along the dirt trail. We can walk or drive to Montgomery Reservoir for fishing, hiking, snowshoeing or jeeping (about 1 mile from our place). We are located on a quiet cul de sac with little traffic and plenty of wildlife. On a cold or blustery day we sit back and enjoy a roaring fire in the woodstove and cuddle up on the couch with a good book or on one of Colorado's many 'bluebird' sunshine days we can lounge or dine on our spacious deck and take in the sun and fabulous views.
Owner's Map of Alma
We have been a realtors/builders/property managers for 18 years in the Alma area. We love the 'small town charm' of Alma and Fairplay yet enjoy the fact that we can drive 13 miles and be in Breckenridge for fabulous skiing, events and shopping. We can be in Buena Vista in 50 minutes in the hot springs or on the golf course or fly into Denver and only drive 90 miles to be at our favorite spot in the world.
Property Photos
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- Gorgeous new square log sided home with sunny large deck. - Alma, Colorado Vacation House with Mountain Views near Breckenridge
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- Fabulous views of 14,000 foot peaks, Mt. Bross and Mt. Lincoln. - Alma, Colorado Vacation House with Mountain Views near Breckenridge
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- Huge designer kitchen with jen air range & breakfast bar, granite & stainless - Alma, Colorado Vacation House with Mountain Views near Breckenridge
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- Comfortable living area with cathedral ceilings and huge views!
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- Great woodstove backed with native rock wall and large dining table.
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- Spacious master suite with king size bed, views and designer bathroom.
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- Guest room with pillow top queen bed and luxurious bedding...comfy!
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- Spacious guest room with optional king sized bed or two twins.
Traveler Reviews (15)
Triple wow! The pictures don't do this wonderful home justice! We'll be back soon.
Guest: sgamble
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
First of all, Debi and Marty are gracious hosts and did I say their place is beautiful? We spent a week forgetting our corporate lives back in Dallas while we watched the aspens changing from yellow to gold on the deck's reclining chairs overlooking Mount Bross and Mount Lincoln. The views were amazing and my wife and I couldn't help expressing ourselves with sighs of relaxation and bliss rather than actual conversation. We just kept sighing at the beautiful views. The television became a thing of the past, our email was set to "OFF" and cell phones were ignored because we were so happy. If you get the chance to experience this wonderful place take the time to walk the streets of Breckenridge for a day and eat on the upper deck of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company on Main street. The views of the ski slope are amazing. Walk the streets and come back home to a warm buck stove fire with the firewood Debi and Marty provide. Don't forget to stop by the AL-MART in downtown Alma to get some of the Scanga meat if you want a nice steak or you can catch a trout in the gold medal river below the property. Thanks again to our wonderful hosts and we are looking forward to coming back soon. Scott and Jennifer / Dallas, TX
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
We'll be back!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/14/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
There's no way photographs of the views from this house can do it justice. I mean the mountains are right THERE! My husband and I couldn't tear ourselves away from the house for the first four days of our vacation. The leaves literally changed before our eyes. The house itself is also wonderful. The spacious, well equipped kitchen was perfect for nightly, family dinner gatherings. My husband (the chef) appreciated having all the gadgets he uses at home. I loved going out on the deck at night and looking at the stars. One night, the moonlight on the mountains was so bright and breath-taking I couldn't sleep. The beds and linens were impeccable, the bathrooms (and whole house) spacious and clean. What more can you ask for? We'll be back!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Incredibly Gorgeous!
Guest: Travis & Sarah
(Ada, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
This was our second time staying at Debi and Marty's beautiful cabin--and we are still thoroughly impressed! This cabin has endless amenties, glorious sheets, and a warm fire. But the views are the heart of this incredible home! The balcony deck offers a pristine view of all of Placer Valley. If your looking for a prime location (close to everything, yet still secluded), in a quiet environment surrounded by beauty than this is where you need to stay! Debi and Marty are gracious hosts for anything you might need and excellent in booking your trip. Simply said...we LOVE this cabin!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
July motorcycle getaway
Guest: MM
(Wichita, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
The home was everything advertised and more!!! We were thrilled with the view from the living room and all of the extras in the home. The owners were wonderful with booking and answering all of our questions. The location was an excellent base for our motorcycle day trips in the area! We had a terrific vacation and enjoyed the cool mountain temperatures in July!!!!
Recommended for:
July motorcycle getaway
Guest: MM
(Wichita, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/24/11
The home was everything advertised and more!!! We were thrilled with the view from the living room and all of the extras in the home. The owners were wonderful with booking and answering all of our questions. The location was an excellent base for our motorcycle day trips in the area! We had a terrific vacation and enjoyed the cool mountain temperatures in July!!!!
Recommended for:
Secret Gem!
Guest: Mike
(Austin,Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
We had the opportunity to stay at this cabin and boy did we find a Gem! Had all the ammenties we needed and cooking in the kitchen was awesome! Plenty of room and very comfortable. Warning! Quiet of nature is all around you and the views for the peaks are wonderful! Alma and Fairplay are very close by and Buena Vista is only around 35 minutes. We would love to stay again in the future!
Owner response:Wow! What a sweet review! Thank you. We appreciate you taking your time to give your opinion. Hope you can come back soon/ next year!!?? Debi and Marty
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Better than Breckenridge!
Guest: Kitty
(Sandy, Utah)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
We stayed for 4 nights at this beautiful cabin in Alma, Colorado with our family. The cabin is well laid out with the master bedroom away from the 2 guest rooms. This was helpful for Grandma & Grandpa. Not only did we get our privacy but we woke up to an incredible view of the mountains everyday. The kitchen is large and well equiped allowing more than one chef in the kitchen at one time. We would plug in our IPods into the home's sound system and have our own "So You Think You Can Dance" sessions in the large living room every night. The home was perfect for our familys vacation. Not far from Breckenridge if you want tourist activities, beautiful waterfalls/old mine up the road and a geocache only .3 miles away. Perfect Family Fun Home!
Owner response:Thank you Kitty. So glad it worked out for you. How great to be a hop, skip and a jump from Marce and gang. Sounds like you had so much fun.
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Stayed summer 6/15-6/22/11
Guest: Gina
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 07/03/11
We had a wonderful time renting your home in Alma, Co. The home is beautiful and very comfortably decorated. Master bed so comfortable and loved the huge shower and jacuzzi tub! The kitchen was wonderfully supplied. Everything we could think of was provided. Beautiful view of the valley and surrounded by 3 14,000 mountains. We had so much fun. It snowed on our 4th day by 3" of snow. Wow. Winter Wonderland. You Are 20 minutes from Breckingridge, which we loved. You can be secluded at the house and then easily go to where their is a lot of activity. Highly recommend the river raft trip of the Blue River by Performance Tours. It's is beautiful. You can reach great hiking within minutes of the house. We did that for 3 days. Beautiful waterfalls on our hikes. We would easily recommend renting your house to any of our friends and would love to be able to come back again in the near future. Thank you for a great and memorable trip!!
Owner response:Thanks so much, Gina and gang!! It's a delight to share our home with courteous and thoughtful guests like you..of course, we're lucky...all of them are so far!! Come back again!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Great place
Guest: M&B
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 02/24/11
We had a great time and would highly recommend this place. The property is close enough to Breckenridge (less than 30 min) for skiing, but in beautiful Placer Valley with gorgeous views of the mountains. It was well stocked and the beds and space very comfortable. The wood stove was wonderful and worked great. We have two children and the property was plenty big to accommodate us - more space than we needed. Owners were very responsive throughout the process.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Great rental and owners!
Guest: Family of 4
(Denver)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
We really enjoyed our experience with this vacation rental. The owners were very responsive to questions prior to and after booking. The house is clean and well stocked. Bedrooms and living area are larger than they appear in the pictures. The double shower and jetted tub are very, very nice!! There should be pictures of those! We also enjoyed hanging out on the front deck.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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