Peace in the Pines

Guest: Kate (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/10

This darling cabin has everything you need without any waste or clutter. Clean, cozy, and comfortable nestled in the pines. A short five-minute stroll brings you into a breathtaking valley surrounded by majestic mountains and the Platte River curling at your feet. I was stunned at the beauty!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Perfect Place for Our Retreat

Guest: Joan (Santa Cruz, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

From the moment we arrived, the six of us women were thrilled with this picturesque mountain cabin for our annual retreat. We are friends from college days, now in our late 50s, and we live in various cities across the US. This rustic cabin with full amenities had room for us to gather in the living room near the cozy fire to catch up on the joys and struggles of the year. We all slept in warmth and comfort upstairs where the sloping A-frame bedrooms were charming. The contemporary kitchen, with the unique concrete countertops, was well laid out and spacious. All the cookware and dishes we needed were easy to find and visually appealing. We found a large selection of board games and had a riotous evening laughing and playing games. There are well-maintained hiking trails with beautiful lookout points a short drive from the cabin. And oh! the thrift store in Fairplay, be sure to plan a stop there! I can't imagine a more wonderful place to get away and re-connect with friends (or a spouse, for that matter!). I recommend it most highly.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

Great Girls Weekend!

Guest: Jan (Laguna NIguel)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

Once a year I spend a very fun weekend with five girlfriends. We are from all over the country and decided this time to gather in CO. Our cabin in the woods was perfect. We spent most of our time in our cozy clothes gathered in the living room, catching up with each other and laughing....without disturbing anyone or being disturbed. We love to cook and the kitchen was modern and well equipped. We ventured out for a very easy hike and the reward was an amazing and gorgeous panoramic view. Our goal is to get away from the busyness and distractions. No problem there....although we did have a short snow flurry that was a positive distraction for the three of us from CA! The wood burning stove provides plenty of heat upstairs and down. Beds were very comfortable. A wonderful time together.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

AlittleHeaven@Fairplay

Guest: Halv (Shepherdstown, WV)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/10

So. Your nerves are frayed. You're overwhelmed with people and demands and noises. If you have another day to grind through your rushed or monotonous routine, you might implode. OK. Time to get away to Fairplay! The ease in getting to this cabin will relax. The logs already split, stacked and ready to load into the wood stove will warm and rejuvenate. The clean atmosphere means you don't have to life a finger to scrub before you settle in. The close grocery will equip you with enough foods to let you mesh into the fully appointed kitchen, where you now have time to cook how much or how little you desire. Quiet? You better believe it! And beauty to heal your soul. And tons of stars that you haven't seen before because they were always dimmed by city lights. Haven't played games with family or friends that much because TV always takes president? NO problem there! No TV means snuggling in the cozy sofas & chairs and laugh and squirm and squeal with your kids and loved ones and best friends with the greatest board games. Want a tad of exercise? Hike in the wilderness to your heart's content. Just want to veg and read those books you haven't gotten to? Do it here!! Just want to sleep in? Can't find better soothing comfort in the beds and comforters that float down on you in a cocoon of warmth. I did it all here and definitely want to come back! The owners almost considered not renting at one point. Gosh. *SO* glad they did. And all very affordable. Go for it! So you can go back into your world and routine a little more rested. A little more clear in your mind. A little more equipped to face the odds. A little more peace in your soul.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Just as Promised and More!

Guest: Rudy (East Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

My Girlfriend and I had a great time on Labor Day Weekend. The cabin was a good balance of rustic charm and modern amenities and style. The kitchen was GREAT! We had a wonderful time preparing meals and stoking the fire on the wood burning stove. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nicely done with a good size shower. It was also the little extras that made it nice as well. A good book collection, a nice sound system to connect to your ipod and all things you need for meal preparation at your finger tips. It was like its a good friend's house and they let you stay for the Weekend! The location was convenient to a lot of good outdoor fun with Breck just a short drive away and plenty of other great places to get lost and explore. Paul was great to deal with and very accommodating. Would I stay her again? You bet ya! In a minute! Glad I found it and hope to visit again. If you want a good priced, well appointed, place to get-a-way, the name says it all; "Peceful, Exremely Cozy Cabin. But not just for families, we were a couple and loved it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.

Love this place!

Guest: Annon. (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 09/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

This cabin is just ideal. As the other reviewer said, it's bright, clean and has absolutely everything you could need. In my experience, sometimes vacation rentals go overboard in trying to create a feel (mountain kitch, for instance. how many moose and rough hewn pine wood do you need in a small space?); this place is simple, tasteful, and sparse in a way that allows you to feel instantly at home. It invites conversation, intimacy, and has a totally serene atmosphere. You can tell the owners really take pride in the space they created. I just has that sense of being a very well-loved spot. Accessibility is great, as is the surrounding opportunity for adventure. My husband and I love it here, and will certainly be back soon!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Guest: Bill92 (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Not only is this a friendly and well- equipped cabin, but it is located in an awesome setting, and gives access to many different kinds of activities--hiking, jeeping, exploring are ones I enjoyed. We've stayed there on several occasions and have never been disappointed. In the summer of 2006 I enjoyed some great fly-fishing outings. A number of streams of great quality are nearby, and the local fishing shop is very helpful. Highly recommended.

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Guest: Merrell (Port Townsend, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

Our family was vacationing in colorado this summer and stayed at this cozy & intimate cabin for three days with our two young children. We found this woodsy cottage clean, bright, & perfect for our needs & especially got plenty of rest on the super comfortable beds. We had fun exploring the woods around the cabin and on nearby trails. To top it off - the scenery was refreshing and pristine! We have friends in Breckenridge & were pleasantly surprised to find that the drive was not only beautiful, but quick. A return visit is a must in the winter as we will take advantage of this perfect location for skiing! The cabin and quaint town is a great place for a family or friends to spend some quality time together, being in nature and enjoying each other. We will DEFINITELY come back for another stay, maybe next time for a week!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

I have stayed here several times, and enjoyed each visit more than the last. I love the summer hikes and wildflower walks. Winter 2008 was memorable--deep snow, wonderful snowshoeing and cross-country skiing! and a warm cozy house for our group in the evenings. PGK

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