Spectacular Family Chalet with Stunning Rocky Mountain Vista
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
This 35-acre property includes a grand log chalet situated at 8900 feet above sea level.
The top floor, one large room with a vaulted ceiling, boasts picture windows facing the Gore Range. The wood burning stove generously heats this level. A propane furnace provides additional heat for the whole house. The living room area has several couches (one of which is a sofa-sleeper) and a sky chair. The dining table seats 10 people. The kitchen is large and well equipped with counter space for preparing sizable meals. There is also a half-bathroom on this floor.
On the middle level there are four bedrooms, which sleep 8 (2 queens, 1 double and 2 singles that may be combined to make a king). There is a full bathroom with shower/bathtub on this floor.
This is a kid friendly property equipped with toys, books, movies, entertainment system with satellite radio and a ping-pong table.
A large solar system provides most of the heat and hot water for a reduced carbon footprint. There is propane and electricity for the utilities. Laundry facilities are available on the bottom level if needed.
The deck wraps around 2/3 of the upper level for sunbathing, bird watching, sunrise and sunset viewing. There is a propane grill on the deck for convenient outdoor cooking. In addition, you can enjoy meals on the deck at a wooden picnic table. Just below the house is a fire ring and additional picnic table for cookouts.
From the hammock on the deck you can view the Gore Range, Green Mountain Reservoir, and the Williams Fork Range. Deer, elk, and fox are common visitors. Nightfall brings stargazing and the occasional coyote chorus. Songbirds, hummingbirds, eagles, and hawks are often seen.
In winter, the chalet's location is ideal for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and excellent sledding. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are available at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and A-Basin, all within an hour. Vail, Steamboat Springs, and Winter Park are each about 2 hours away.There is Gold Medal fishing on the Colorado and Blue Rivers, and belly-boating on Cataract Lake. The chalet is surrounded by aspens, so the fall is an exceptional time to visit. There is access to various wilderness areas for sportsmen looking for a comfortable base.
Lower Cataract Lake is a short drive away during the summer months. When there is snow, it can be reached with snowshoes or cross-country skis via the road. A number of trail-heads begin in that area for day hikes or camping. The wild flowers are spectacular in spring and summer and the aspen foliage is golden in the fall. The cataract itself is also worth exploring.
The location is solitary, serene and private on 35 acres of woodland and sage brush meadows with wildlife as your nearest neighbors.
Well behaved pets are welcome.
Please don't smoke inside.
This is a perfect property for a small family get-together or a place to return to after a day of hiking, fishing or hunting.
Winter access can be more difficult even with with snow plowing, so contact us directly for more information.
Keywords: Log chalet in aspen woods and sagebrush meadows with mountain views
Property Type
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Pets Considered
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 10-12
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
- Wood Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
Entertainment
- Stereo
- CD Player
- VCR
- Ping Pong Table
- DVD Player
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Water View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Skiing
- Kayaking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Sledding
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Rafting
- Cycling
Reviews
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BEST WEEKEND EVER
BEST WEEKEND EVER
- Guest denverduk
- Date of stay 08/22/12
- Review Submitted 08/27/12
Thank you sooo much for allowing us to use your lovely family home. Everything was perfectly organized for us, including clean towels in each guest room, well-stocked kitchen, and BBQ on the patio! The cabin was so lovely! If secluded, private, quiet, nature-watching, calmess is your goal- this is the place to come! Thank you also for allowing our sweet, furry family members to enjoy the trip as well! They had a lovely time at the local hiking trails and swimming in cataract lake. We will defintely be back!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Summer retreat
Summer retreat
- Guest Dave, Pat and the girls
- Date of stay 06/29/12
- Review Submitted 07/15/12
We left 100 degree heat and headed for the mountains! The chalet was comfortable, clean, and had gorgeous views of the mountains and reservoir. We're cooks, and we found the house fully stocked with everything we needed for our meals. The owners of this property do everything they can to make your stay as fun and comfortable as they can. We enjoyed the wildlife, the hiking, and the wonderful scenery, and we would recommend this property to anyone who enjoys getting away from it all and relaxing in the great outdoors. Our golden retrievers, who loved the time we spent there, went into depression when we got back home.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Wilderness at the door step and some idyllic fishing as well
Wilderness at the door step and some idyllic fishing as well
- Guest loghouseJD
- Date of stay 05/16/12
- Review Submitted 05/22/12
Of course loghouses have changed over the years. What hasn't changed is the feeling of permanence, safety, and home which comes from massive pine logs. The pentagonal shaped building has milled log walls and a central support shaft for the half milled ceiling beams on the 2nd and top floors. Lying in the platform bed and watching the morning sun slowly illuminate the bark on those giant logs from the Colordado forest, gave me chills. The very nice trails around Lower Cataract Lake just down the hill, cross into the huge Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. Expect no road noise, few airplanes, no construction noise, and plenty of elk, ducks, beavers, and brook trout. I fished the Cataract creek below the lake and although it did involve some bush whacking, it was absolutely picture book Colorado small stream dry fly fishing. The chalet itself was the best equipped and best stocked for condiments, spices, and outdoor grilling I've ever encountered. I can't imagine a physical mountain sport or board game that wasn't available. The attraction nearby is the wilderness and also the view and tranquility. If you want theme parks go to Florida or Denver. It is located in an Aspen forest with views of the Gore Range, Green Mountain Reservoir, and the Blue River Valley from the surrounding deck shown in the photo. I'd definitely recommend this to friends with families. Greatgrandpa from New Jersey should bring his oxygen tank,(it is at 8,500 and there are some stairs involved) but the kids will love it if they are ready for the outdoors.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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Great Spring Break!
Great Spring Break!
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/30/12
- Review Submitted 04/06/12
What a great place to spend a few days or a week just relaxing. We spent a long weekend doing just that -- on the huge deck with its beautiful views of the Gore Range, Williams Fork mountains, and Green Mountain Reservoir, walking the very private acreage with our dogs, sitting in front of the efficient and cozy wood stove with a great Bordeaux. The cabin itself is fully equipped with everything a family could want, including an excellent kitchen with all the amenities. And, if you do need to go into town, it really is a very short drive to Silverthorne or Kremmling. The only problem (for us) with publishing a positive review is that it may be harder for us to rent it again as demand will likely increase. Thanks again for a great experience!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Great for groups!
Great for groups!
- Guest nckasp
- Date of stay 01/13/12
- Review Submitted 01/24/12
I was also part of the writing retreat, and this was the perfect place to stay! I couldn't believe how amazingly cool the main floor is - 360 degree windows with great views, open floor plan, plenty of room at the dinner table and plenty of places to sit. The area is just gorgeous, too...SO quiet. I do have a well-behaved pet, and he had a big time there as well. :) Can't wait to go back!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.
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Perfect Place for Group Retreat!
Perfect Place for Group Retreat!
- Guest NicolePi
- Date of stay 01/13/12
- Review Submitted 01/16/12
We had a writing retreat at this comfortable and beautiful mountain chalet this past weekend. I can't say enough about how well-suited this chalet is for a group of colleagues to get together and have time together and individual time indoors and out. The views were stunning. I got the feeling of truly being "away" from it all, which made is very relaxing. Snowshoe and hiking trails are very close. Five stars in all categories.Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
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Awesome!
Awesome!
- Guest Kevin
- Date of stay 11/16/11
- Review Submitted 12/01/11
This chalet was wondering! It fit our 3 family's very comfortably, it was peaceful and quiet, great upper room that was open and everybody could hang out. The views are worth a million off the wrap around deck. If you are looking for a great family cabin, enjoy the outdoors and sports, or just want a surreal getaway this is the place for you. Give it try, the family that owns it is awesome. Thanks JasonRecommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Superb Winter Break
Superb Winter Break
- Guest Mike
- Date of stay 01/15/11
- Review Submitted 10/01/11
The plan was to hike around Lower Cataract Lake on snowshoes, which we accomplished in a couple of hours walking partly on the snow covered trail and partly on the frozen lake. It was a great hike, but the best part was arriving back to the warmth of the cabin for hot coffee by the wood burning stove. To call this three storey log house a cabin does not do it justice. There is a large well–equipped kitchen adjacent to the comfortable living room, and surrounded by a wide deck with great views of the Gore Range and Green Mtn. Reservoir. We prepared a gourmet (in our humble opinion) dinner that evening and relaxed with the family, playing Scrabble and watching movies. Then we retired to comfortable beds down on the second floor. This is a great location, secluded but easily accessible, and having also visited in the summertime, when the hummingbirds and wildflowers are a great attraction, we can heartily recommend it for a family friendly stay at any time of year.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Beautiful Cabin Experience
Beautiful Cabin Experience
- Guest Riley
- Date of stay 08/13/11
- Review Submitted 08/15/11
360 degree views of beautiful Rocky Mountains make this vacation experience one to remember. Hiking the trails through aspen groves or fishing Cataract lake or Green Mountain reservoir capped a wonderful mountain trip. Privacy is the key in this secluded retreat. The house is well appointed and comfortable. The deck is the best part allowing for sunning or sitting in the shade. I can't wait to go back!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
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Rates
$200/nt 2 nt min Memorial Day-10/31;$175/nt 2 nt min 11/1 to Memorial Day $225/nt, 2 nt min, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 7/4, X-Mas, New Year's weekly (6 nt, 7 day)- summer-$1150, winter-$1000 $1250 holiday week rate (X-Mas and/or New Year's, 7/4, Thksgvng)- 6 nt 7 day $625 3 nt Thanksgiving Holiday (T-W-Th, W-Th-F, Th-F-S) $300 refundable deposit $125 cleaning fee
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1980
About the owner: We designed and built this chalet, using standing dead lodge pole logs. Our 4 children grew up using this place many times a year, summer and winter. We are now retired, and the children are married and living scattered around the country. We come here about twice a month, bringing our dog and 2 cats with us.
Why the Owner Chose Heeney:
We built the chalet as our vacation retreat, and now would like to share it with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
Solitude, serenity, love of the mountains, and enjoyment of the wildlife.
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Photos
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Chalet in the fall aspen foliage
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Living area
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Master bedroom
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The view from your hammock on the deck.
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Belly boat fishing
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The rare Calypso orchid or Lady Slipper by the trail around the lake.
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A summer visitor
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A rare view of twin bear cubs.
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The winter chalet with the Williams Fork Range in the background
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Kitchen and dining area
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Eagle's Nest, Gore Range View southwest from the deck
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A view of the cataract that gives the lake its name.
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The trail around Lower Cataract Lake affords a multitude of wildflowers
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Colorado state flower.
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A winter visitor
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Cataract Lake in the Fall.
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