The home at Elk Creek Ranch- beautiful views and very private.
Location: Lake City, Southwest, Colorado, USA (9 miles North of Lake City; 45 miles South of Gunnison)
Accommodations: Two-Story House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 11-15)
Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation or peace and quiet, Elk Creek Ranch is the perfect vacation home retreat! Our mountain cabin is located a mile off of highway 149 up our private dirt road. The remote location is ieal for privacy, peace and quiet. Surrounded by thousands of acres of national forest and BLM land, the ranch is private, comfortable, quiet and beautiful. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 8800 feet, the ranch is just nine miles north of historic Lake City, Colorado.
This centennial ranch, homesteaded by my great-grandfather John N. Thompson in 1878, is full of history. The original cabin he built and original barn made with only wooden pegs, still stand. The vacation home was built in 1970, remodeled and improved in 1986, 1993, and 2002. The new boiler system and well ensure enough hot water for all guests. The fully equiped home with new beds, a very large dining table, antique piano, and decks with breath taking views, will all ensure an enjoyable, relaxing visit for the tranquility you are looking for.
The many friendly horses (sorry not available for riding) give this working ranch an extra appeal. The nearby irrigation ditch provides fun for dogs and kids. The Lake Fork River, with public fishing access, only 10 min. away, makes for the fisherman's dream. Not to mention Lake San Crystobol only about 35 min. away for boating, fishing or just relaxing on the shore.
The two story home is spacious enough for a large family gathering and affordable enough for the romantic couples get-away. Available as the whole house or as seperate levels (depending on season). Two wood stoves, two full kitchens and bathrooms provide family comfort. The ranch is accessible year round(four wheel drive in snowy/muddy months). Visit Elk Creek Ranch for a refreshing mountain vacation. ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- phones, satellite dish with a new 27" TV, DVD/cd player (upstairs only) portable casette and cd player downstairs, two full kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, pots and pans, microwaves & cooking utensils, crock pot, pancake griddle, blender, coffe makers, toaster oven, very large dining table, new beds, new futon couches that make into beds on each level, new washing machiene, new dryer, towels and linens provided, charcoal BBQ, decks, pasture for horses(fee) pets welcome with $20 fee per pet per stay
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- One mile from forest service road -4 wheel drive and ATV friendly, Private hiking for all levels right out door in any direction, Lake San Cristobol (35 min away) and Blue Mesa Resivor(45 min away)swimming, fishing and all lake activities available, Public access to the Lake Fork River(10 min, from house)provides excellent fishing, and kayaking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling available at ranch (bring own gear), There is a very small downhill ski area in Lake City, iceskating in Gunnison (one hour away), Largest concentration of 14, 000 ft, peaks in Colorado near Lake City for amazing hiking, golf(Gunnison- one hour - Crested Butte one and a half hour), Shopping/sight seeing in Lake City, a historic Silver mining town, Historic 4 wheel drive roads surround Lake City and tie it to Silverton and Ouray (famous for it's natural hot springs), Don't forget quiet relaxation on the deck!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
PRICES DEPEND UPON SEASON- AVAILABLE AS WHOLE HOUSE ONLY DURING PEAK SUMMER SEASON
Available as entire house or separate levels-rented to one party at a time-privacy
Upstairs:3 bedrooms-full kitchen, full bath, TV/DVD/CD player,large table
Downstairs: NO T.V, 2 bedrooms-1 king & 1 queen,washer/dryer-full bath & kitchen
PRICES VARY WITH SEASONS-summer rental available as the whole house only
Under3Night:$275-300/nt full house,$200/nt upstairs only, $190/nt downstairs only
3nights plus:$250-$300/nt whole house, $185-195/nt up only, $185/nt down only
we are interested in trading with other VRBO memebers
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The home at Elk Creek Ranch- beautiful views and very private. - Lake City, CO - Colorado Vacation Rental - Elk Creek Ranch in the San Juan Mountains!
- View from the upstairs deck at beautiful Elk Creek Ranch. Come and enjoy! - Lake City, CO - Colorado Vacation Rental - Elk Creek Ranch in the San Juan Mountains!
- Upstairs great room- large dinning table in the foreground. Door leads to deck. - Lake City, CO - Colorado Vacation Rental - Elk Creek Ranch in the San Juan Mountains!
- Downstairs has 2 bedrooms, washer & dryer, a full bathroom and kitchen.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #26936
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