Location: Fairplay, South Central, Colorado, USA (85 miles to Denver and CO Springs, 21 miles to Breckenridge)
Accommodations: Private Home w/ 1 BR Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Haus Edelweiss apartment, first time in a rental program, adjoins Colorado Highway 9 approximately 1.3 miles from downtown Fairplay and is less than 1 mile from the main highway . It is 4.5 miles from Alma and only 21 miles, 35 minutes away from the Breckenridge Ice Rink free parking lot. From there a free skier shuttle goes to the Village, Peak 9, Beaver Run, and the Peak 8 Gondola.
Haus Edelweiss was built as a "Care-Taker Apartment" and is a spacious stand-alone, lock-off type apartment located within a large, single-family home owned by residents of Fairplay in South Park. This newly furnished European-style decorated apartment has its own parking, its own entrance, its own patio and is private and quiet. The home was newly built in 2005 and the apartment finished in 2007. Haus Edelweiss is a large 980 square foot ground floor apartment.
A paved driveway leads to private parking & entrance. Ski, snowboard and boot storage is available inside the apartment.
Haus Edelweiss apartment has picturesque mountain views of the Mosquito Range to the west and the Continental Divide. Spectacular sunsets and sunrises are often seen year round.
The bathroom includes a hair dryer, soap and amenities, and a large walk-in shower. The bedroom with queen bed, nightstands, dresser and electric fireplace, adjoins the bathroom and walk-in closet with laundry facilities. An infant crib is available upon request.
The fully-equipped kitchen includes a microwave, stovetop, refrigerator/freezer side by side with ice maker and water dispenser, dishwasher, coffee maker, large toaster oven and all the pots and pans, dinnerware, glassware, cutlery, cooking utensils needed for up to 4 people. A dining area with table and 4 chairs is by the kitchen.
The living room has 2 large windows toward the west. There is a comfortable love sofa and queen-sized sleeper sofa for additional sleeping spaced. Above the electric fireplace is a 32" flat screen satellite TV and radio. Also in the living area is a corner bookshelf and desk for a computer with Wi-Fi at no extra charge. The location has excellent cellular phone reception.
For winter mountain driving, a vehicle featuring 4WD or AWD vehicle is strongly recommended. A REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. Garage space is available at an additional $5.00 per night and is recommended for the winter time.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Always cool at over 10,000 feet elevation. Open windows for refreshing, clean mountain air. Ceiling fans in living area and bedroom.
- Washer: New front load HE washer on pedestal.
- Dryer: New front load dryer on pedestal.
- Linens Provided: Linens and towels provided for up to 4 people.
- Garage: Space for one car upon request at a slight up charge of $5.00
- Off Street Parking: Paved driveway with parking in front of rental apartment. Additional parking available within 50 feet.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Inquire for permission by owner
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Electric fire places and heaters in living area and bedroom. Forced ceiling heat.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Queen bed with 2 night stands, dresser with mirror, and access to bathroom and walk-in closet with laundry facilities.
- Convertible Bed: Sleep sofa with queen mattress as well as additional love sofa in living room area
- Crib: Infant crib available upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: High definition TV with DirecTV service.
- DVD
- Video Library (3) : Music and film videos and DVDs available.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library (6) : Easy-listening international music.
- Private Hot Tub: Hot tub in separate indoor room as well as limited exercise equipment available upon request at a slight up-charge of $5.00 per nights stay
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Double sink with instant hot water dispenser, flat surface stovetop, large toaster oven. Dining area with table and 4 chairs.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Pots/pans, cutlery, utensils, dinnerware and glassware for 4 people.
- Refrigerator: Refrigerator/freezer side by side with water dispenser.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane gas grill with double burners.
- Deck/Patio: Paved patio area. Patio chairs and table.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Apartment faces southwest and features a breath-taking view to the 13,000-14,000-ft Mosquito Range. Magnificent sunsets-sunrises can be seen often year round.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Request access code. Wi-Fi corner with desk and book shelf in living area.
- Other Amenities
- 2 humidifiers provided on premises and extra storage closet in kitchen area.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Paved driveway and low step up to entrance. Not recommended for winter rental.
- Kid Friendly: Kids under 16 stay free. Snow sleds and 2 pair of adult snow shoes available.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Adult Renters must be at least 21 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- 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
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Gold medal fishing, hiking, snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing and 4-wheel drives, mountain bike trails, all near by.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
July-Labor Day Weekend $195/2 nights (2 night minimum) (Additional Nights-$75)
HOLIDAY SKI SEASON 2009-2010 Dec 18-Jan 02 $250/2 nights(Additional Nights-$95)
REGULAR SKI 2009-10 Thanksgiving-April Easter Weekend $195/2 nights
Rates for 1-2 Adults. Add $40 for 3rd/4th adult. Children under 16 FREE w/parents.
Max 4 persons. RATES INCL RESORT FEES,CLEANING AND LOCAL SALES TAX.
For longer stay rental, please inquire about special rates from host.
A 50% deposit must be paid at time of reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2007
Linda and Bernie are partners both in marriage and in business. For 33 years they owned a retail /mail order/ direct marketing business with imports from Europe. Now in semi- retirement, they continue to work together on various creative projects. Their latest venture is a coffee table photo book titled Colorado’s South Park that is to be published in early 2010. For over three years they traveled the area, hiked the meadows and mountains, photographed and sketched in and made South Park their home. Bernie’s passion is photography and creative design; Linda’s is painting and drawing. They have been featured in galleries in Georgia and Colorado. Besides their artistic talents, they enjoy skiing, hiking and traveling. Since 1995 they have hosted and guided tours to Europe with VIP-Alpine Tours. Bernie, a native of Austria knows the language and customs as well as many quaint places that most tour companies miss. Linda also speaks German and has traveled to Europe at least 40 times. The Nagys enjoy RVing and visit frequently their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter in Georgia. They have a son also in New Zealand who they visit occasionaly.
Why the Owner Chose Fairplay
We have lived an owned property in Colorado on and off since 1985 when we made our first family ski vacation. When we retired from our business, we knew we wanted to spend more time in the high country. The property near Fairplay is a perfect place for us. Here we live in quiet comfort and enjoy the magnificent vistas and pure clean air at 10,385 ft. Our place is close to civilization and conveniences and yet also close to remote areas that rival any place for sheer beauty and enjoying nature.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Home w/ 1 BR Apartment
Our house and rental apartment is on a wooded 1-acre plot with aspens and evergreens. There are hiking trails that begin literally from our back door! The views to the west are constantly changing and never cease to amaze us. Spectacular sunsets frequently burst across the sky. We love the area of Fairplay and South Park so much that we wrote a book about it! It's called Colorado's South Park, High Country Paradise.
Property Photos
- Haus Edelweiss Apartment view of patio entrance. - Fairplay, Colorado Apartment with Deck, Wi-Fi and Mountain Views
- Living area with fireplace and TV. - Fairplay, Colorado Apartment with Deck, Wi-Fi and Mountain Views
- Living room area with sofa bed. - Fairplay, Colorado Apartment with Deck, Wi-Fi and Mountain Views
- Kitchen view with dining area and WI-FI corner.
- Bedroom with queen size bed.
- Partial view of bathroom
- Winter morning at Haus Edelweiss toward west and Mosquito Range.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #264498
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