Location: Fort Garland, Southeast, Colorado, USA (Located at 10,000 ft, near the San Isabel National Forest.)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Silence few humans have heard! You can truly hear your own heart beat!
Nestled in the dense pine forests of the Sangre de Cristo Range of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Forbes Park is a private gated community encompassing over 13000 acres of fenced and protected land. Over 5000 acres of which is commons land, preserved for residents use and can never be built on or developed. Our cabin is located approximately 13 miles into the rear of the park, a short walk from the San Isabel National Forest Trail head. Far from "all" the civilized world's distractions.
Off the grid, total solar, not even "connected" to the world.
Abundant wildlife, including Elk, Deer, Bear, Porcupine, Bobcat, and Turkey, all of which have been observed "on" the property. Interested in the bull elk you saw? Not here, but you can meet him on his turf just up the trail and into the National Forest. Hunting is permitted there and we know the folks you need to know for assistance with game ventures during the seasons. We can assist with most any arrangements for small or big game hunts.
Constant comfort at 10,000 feet, during the winter, provided by radiant floor heating and a very efficient wood burning heater. During the summer it is so cool you will need to wear long sleeves at night with the windows open. Light snows can surprise you at anytime, even during the summer months.
Six years now and we still are grabbing our book to identify new birds on our porch feeders. You can literally approach and "touch" our Hummingbirds. We have photos of the hummers perched on our fingers. We have Gray jays that will perch on your knee and eat from your hands. Our occasional bear visitors (no Grizzlys) are much more shy than the birds. They don't approach anywhere near if anyone is out and about. They prefer quiet and will disappear at the drop of a handkerchief. Bear sightings are very rare but we have photos of them, which we took from the porch, early one morning, while sitting quietly sipping our tea.
Winters are not for words. Words will never describe the beauty of these mountains following a heavy snow. I don't know why something of that beauty, has to have such an ugly name, Blizzard? Totally indescribable beauty. Never worry, first light, and our snow plows are already on their way up the roads. Our home owners association contracts out properly maintained snow removal. Occupied roads, such as ours are kept clear year round! Besides, you will already be out on our snow mobiles riding the miles of seldom plowed "back" roads and trails which join the back of our property. We have ridden on snows well over four feet in depth from the back of the property. Kids will play tirelessly, all day on paths we plow for their sleds. You won't have any trouble getting them into bed at night! Winter play will bring out the kid in anyone and you will not want to leave here!
Three bedrooms, a sleeping loft, and a sleeper sofa can comfortably accommodate eight persons. We also have a large heated basement with a half bath, in which we are currently adding a future game room.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov 01-Mar 01 and major holidays.. $795/week.
Mar 02-Oct 30 .. $595/week. Extra fee for parties over six.
Individual room rates available, with or without meals, upon request.
We require a 50% deposit.
If cancellation occurs within two weeks of stay the deposit is non refundable.
A $65 cleaning fee is also required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
My wife and I were raised in Florida but fell in love with Colorado. Our first visit we purchased land in Forbes Park a gated community between LaVeta and Ft Garland. We RV'd on the property for several years while researching log homes before deciding to build from a custom designed kit. We incorporated radiant floor heat and a cozy but very efficient wood burning fireplace. We have spent sub-zero temperature nights in the cabin and stayed very comfortable. Nothing like walking on warm floors in the winter months.
Why the Owner Chose Fort Garland
The property is very secure yet well isolated from other homes. We wanted a place remote and private yet with road maintenance and snow removal. We wanted the best of both the civilized and the uncivilized worlds. We are so remote most of the wildlife is near tame and we can hand feed the birds including the hummingbirds. We keep our snowmobiles on site as we access the backroads and trails from our front door. Summers we hike and mountain bike primarily on the trails of San Isabel National Forest, a 10 minute walk from the front door.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
We spend a great deal of time watching "caveman" television, "the fire", during the heavy snow months! We also are guilty of feeding the wildlife and watching them eat, especially the hummingbirds. We have photos of them perched on our fingers. We do a great deal of walking on and around the property. We occasionally join with other locals for an extended day hike. Winter "snow" months we ride the snowmobiles and sleds on the back roads which we access from the back of the property.
Property Photos
- Winter view from a snowmobile. Two are available to our guests. - La Veta, Colorado Mountain View Vacation Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Wildlife Viewing
- There is a wood fired hot tub under the snow. We will dig it out for you! - La Veta, Colorado Mountain View Vacation Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Wildlife Viewing
- Cozy fire and radiant floor heat. Nice warm floors and a heated towel rack. - La Veta, Colorado Mountain View Vacation Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Wildlife Viewing
- We cook a great deal on the wood heater but you can use the new gas stove.
- This is where kids love to sleep. It has a balcony for watching the wildlife.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #271603
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