Family & Dog Friendly 'Eco-Home'.
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Enjoy stunning mountain views from the open space beaver ponds or recreation path that this 'eco-home' sit on, in the historic neighborhood of Bill's Ranch just SE of Frisco. This hand-built home was constructed of recycled material blocks (known as RASTRA or PERFORM-WALL) that have 2-3 times the insulating value of most homes, along with exposed beams (plus trim and most wood in the house) made from local pine-beetle-kill logs. In-floor radiant heat is offset by a wood-burning stove in the main living area. On a recent 'green homes tour' this home was a favorite of many participants!
You'll drive down a recreation/bike path to access this house, and from here, can ride or walk to many beautiful viewpoints, including Rainbow lake which is only 1 mile away, and downtown Frisco for shopping and dining, also a mile away. We lock off the garage when we go, but you can still park several cars in the driveway off the recreation path.
Our family, including two kids & two dogs, live here as our primary residence, so when you come for your vacation, we're on vacation as well! Kids and dogs are welcome!! Seniors or people with disabilities may have a hard time with the stairs accessing our home, or the ladder leading to the kid's loft which can be used as a sleeping area (2-3, depending on how adventurous!).
Cool summer days and nights can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio beside a small stream and gas BBQ grill. Snowy winter nights can be enjoyed by the wood-stove inside the 'cozy great-room'. The half-bath upstairs shows some of the history of this area, with pedestal sink made of a full section of pine log. The kitchen is complete with modern appliances, except for the antique gas stove-oven combination (Wedgewood, from the 50's). Pilot lights are always burning on this unit, but we have C02 detectors in the house for safety.
Downstairs you will find the three bedrooms, full bath (with a soaking tub), washer and dryer. These are small to medium sized rooms, as we like to be together upstairs, or outside! The queen bed is in the adult bedroom, the double is in the girl's bedroom, and the twin bunk-bed is in the boy's bedroom.
Did we mention how close we are to Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin, Vail, Copper, or Silverthorne-Dillon? A free bus from Frisco will take you to any of these places, except Vail. Copper is 6 miles (15 minutes), Breckenridge 9 miles (20 minutes), Keystone & A-Basin 15 miles (25 minutes), Vail 25 miles (depending on the pass conditions and I-70, 30 minutes) close. Frisco is your place to shop and find great places to eat.
Keywords: Mountain House, Beautiful, Recycled materials, Solar power, Wood-stove, Well insulated, excellent views, Mountain views, Secluded, Forested, Open-space, beaver pond, walking distance to town & free bus service, close to skiing, front yard recreation path
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 6-9
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Bunk Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Wood Stove
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Parking Off Street
Entertainment
- Video Games
- Stereo
- Music Library
- DVD Player
- VCR
- Video Game Console
- CD Player
- Video Library
- Television
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Waterfront
- Mountain View
Activities
- Cinemas
- Skiing
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Basketball Court
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Hunting
- Racquetball
- Kayaking
- Golf
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fitness Center
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Rock Climbing
- Sledding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Horseshoes
- Antiquing
- Sailing
Reviews
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Loft was a big hit with the kids - New Year's 2009
Guest comment entered by ownerLoft was a big hit with the kids - New Year's 2009
- Guest Two families
- Date of stay 01/01/09
- Review Submitted 08/01/11
"Thanks for the holiday in your home. The loft was a BIG hit with the kids. Made lots of family memories! Thank you." Thank you for the comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Thanksgiving 2009
Guest comment entered by ownerThanksgiving 2009
- Guest A couple couples.
- Date of stay 11/26/09
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"Spending Thanksgiving in your warm, unique nome was very special. Thank you for sharing with us!" Thanks for the comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Summer 2009
Guest comment entered by ownerSummer 2009
- Guest Couple on vacation
- Date of stay 06/18/09
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"You guys have a very nice home in a great location. We loved the "green" aspect! Thanks so much for a great weekend!" Thank you for the comment in our guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Loved the radiant floor heat at New Years
Guest comment entered by ownerLoved the radiant floor heat at New Years
- Guest Family at new year's
- Date of stay 12/28/09
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"We had a wonderful time. Thank you for allowing us to stay here. Your house is awesome! The kids loved the loft, we loved the decor. You have sold us on radiant floor heat. We always thought it sounded good but now we know if we ever build our dream home it WILL have radiant floor heat. We also discovered ski Cooper while we were here. One of the nice ladies at the visitor center recommended it so we skied Copper 2 days, and ski-Cooper 2 days. What a blast. We love both! Thanks again." Thank you for your comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Home-made sledding hill
Guest comment entered by ownerHome-made sledding hill
- Guest Family of Four
- Date of stay 02/14/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"Thank you for letting us say at your green home. It is very special. The kids loved the home-made sledding hill!" Thank you for the comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Love, love, love to come back!
Guest comment entered by ownerLove, love, love to come back!
- Guest Family getting together from Seattle & Denver
- Date of stay 02/27/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"We had a fantastic time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful, unique and inspiring home with us. We would love love love to come back." "We really enjoyed staying at your place here in Frisco. Colorado is so beautiful and your wonderful home offered such a wonderful place to visit with my sister and her husband. Justin, your unique home and the history was such a pleasant change from generic hotel rooms. Thank you for letting us stay here!" Thank you for the comments in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Summer 2010
Guest comment entered by ownerSummer 2010
- Guest Two families
- Date of stay 07/24/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"(Our families) had a wonderful stay. We rode bikes, hiked and visited places my dad and aunt used to live. The house is BEAUTIFUL and the view are beautiful and we loved the creek and lake by the house. Thank you!" Thanks for the comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Christmas 2010
Guest comment entered by ownerChristmas 2010
- Guest Denver family of four
- Date of stay 12/26/10
- Review Submitted 07/31/11
"(Our family) had a Christmas we will never forget. We loved the warmth of your Frisco Home. Each day was filled with great family time, exercise, exploring, cooking, movies and rest. We could not have asked for more. Hope to see you again soon." Thanks for the comment in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
$225 per night - SUMMER $295 per night - SKI SEASON (20% OFF! Feb. 23 - March 2, 2013) $375 per night - CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR $90 cleaning fee (negotiable if over 4-day stay) 3-NIGHT MINIMUM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: We are the local naturopathic doctors. We'll be on vacation (with our kids and 2 dogs) while you stay in our house, but you can stop and see our main street tea/herbal apothecary (Backcountry Herbal Apothecary) and clinic. There are massage practitioners and an acupuncturist there! We love whitewater kayaking and skiing (telemark, if you care) - pretty much any human-powered pursuits outdoors. You will see artifacts of this lifestyle on the walls of our house.
Why the Owner Chose Bill's Ranch:
Amazing town (Frisco) with breath-taking scenery, reminiscent of the Alps. Whitewater kayaking is in all directions, from backyard tenmile creek and the blue river, to the Arkansas river and mighty Colorado about an hour away. Skiing is everywhere, and the fresh powder unequalled. The community of this area is replete with amazing locals & part-timers.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
This property is in a quiet corner of wetlands and woods, with great views of the Colorado Rockies. Our home was hand-made by us, with special attention to playful details that make families feel at home. And, your dog is welcome!
Contact us
- Primary: 970 406-1312
- Secondary: 970 333-1357
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Photos
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Front of house in summer.
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Common area: living, dining, kitchen in background. Loft in upper right.
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Queen bed (room). This is lived-in. Son's room has a twin bunk bed.
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Backyard patio, next to the creek.
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Common area: Dining & Living.
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