Location: Cripple Creek, South Central, Colorado, USA (Approx 1 hour from Colorado Springs, 1 hour from Canon City)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This 2,800+ square foot, executive, southwestern style mountain retreat is located 45 minutes northwest of the historic mining town of Cripple Creek and less than an hour from Colorado Springs.
The smoke-free home is at an elevation of 8,400 feet on top of 100 pristine acres providing spectacular 360 degree views of Pikes Peak and the Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges.
This three bedroom, two and a half bath home invites guests into a dramatic open floor plan with an Italian marble entry and 26 foot high walls with floor to ceiling windows offering yet another breath-taking view.
Lavishly furnished with three leather sofas, glass coffee and end tables, big screen cable TV, five piece queen master bedroom set with private bath featuring an eight-jet whirlpool tub and private travertine shower with seat, you will feel the luxury and comfort of this mountain getaway.
The home is decorated throughout with authentic western and Native American works of art featuring Hopi Kachinas and paintings, Navajo weavings and Zuni carvings.
Another queen bedroom suite awaits you upstairs in a second bedroom, in addition to two twin beds in a third bedroom. A queen size sleeper sofa and love seat are situated in the loft area along with the full second bath for your convenience.
If there is work to be done on your vacation, a desk is provided in the study area along with a full size futon sleeper. It is perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons, holidays or birthdays.
All of the comforts of home await you in the fully furnished designer kitchen featuring maple cabinets, granite counter tops, and ceramic tile floors bringing the colors of the southwest inside. Enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of coffee or hot cocoa or a refreshing glass of iced tea as you sit in the all glass sunroom and watch as the deer graze nearby or enjoy the night sky with the stars glistening brightly above.
Enjoy a hike along the creek down in the canyon where brilliant red Indian Paintbrush flowers and succulent strawberries can be found in the summer. Or pack a lunch and hike all day on the 100 acres and never see another soul except for maybe deer, elk, bobcats, or bald and golden eagles. It is truly a park-like setting and included in your home away from home.
Other activities in the area include the Fossil Beds, Cripple Creek historic mining and gambling town, Pikes Peak region with the Cave of the Winds, Santa's Workshop, Cliff Dwellings and the Cog Railway, skiing in Breckenridge, Royal Gorge bridge, white water rafting, and fishing, all within an hour's drive.
For the horsemen and women, we have a three-stall loafing shed with runs. There are miles of roads and many forest service trails in the area to explore.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates..$175/night..$1050/week.. Oct.-April, 2 night min
$200/night..$1200/week..May 1-Sept. 30, & Holidays, 2 Night Min
50% Deposit at Time of Booking, Balance due 30 Days prior to Arrival.
If cancellation occurs within 30 days of booking, we reserve the right to keep
the rental amount. If we are able to rebook the property for all or part of the
period, we will refund the rental amount or a prorated share. Security Deposits
Vary According to Size of Party & Length of Stay & are Fully Refundable if No
Damage or Loss is Incurred & Guests Leaves Home in Same MannerAs Found on Arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1994
My name is Kathy McGregor and I am a Colorado native. I have been fortunate enough to travel to 14 other countries but always end up back in Colorado because of its magnificent beauty and my love of the outdoors which Colorado is famous for. My late husband & I purchased our property in 1994. We weren't looking for 100 acres, but absolutely fell in love with this land. We knew as soon as we saw it, that it was what we had been looking for for the last 2 years. There are canyons to hike, mountains to climb, deer, elk, bear, mountain lions, bobcats, eagles, hawks, blue jays, tiny mountain blue birds....wildlife abounds, a small creek to enjoy, many beautiful wild flowers, trees & scrub oak all combining together to make a magical place. We built our retirement, dream home in 1997 along with the help of my brother, Mom & Dad. Many hours of love, happiness & fun when into each and every room and you can feel the warmth & love as you walk into the home. As always, life changes and I chose not to live in the home by myself. I feel very fortunate to have this incredible land and home and wanted to share it with others. So in 2004, I turned it into a vacation home allowing others to enjoy the Colorado mountains while staying in a beautiful home. I know you, too, will enjoy it as much as I and others have.
Why the Owner Chose Cripple Creek
My property and home are centrally located. You can be in Denver in less than 2 hours, Colorado Springs and Canon City in approximately an hour.
Property Photos
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David & Carolyn Hibner , Colorado
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Kathy, Thank you for letting us spend the holidays in your home. It is truly beatiful! The area around the house was a gorgeous winter wonderland! It snowed the entire day on Christmas day and it was like something out of a movie. This was a great place for our children to experience snow for the first time! Thanks so much! Paul, Denise, Trey & Brooke Nalley Keith & Dixie Poridges
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Kathy, Your house is beautiful! We especially liked the Indian decor and your Christmas touch all around really put us in the Christmas spirit. We watered the Poinsettas and they perked up nicely. The views were breath-taking from any window in the house. We went out one morning to feed the birds and they ate right from our hands! We had a great time and hope to return in the spring or summer to enjoy a different season. Thank you, Midge & Dick Ross, Mark
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Kathy, Thank you for providing such a cozy place to go to after a day out traversing the beautiful grounds outside. We were lucky to spot plenty of deer and get to know some very friendly birds. We found a few bones outside already well worn. Once more, thank you very much! Elo
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Kathy, Well, where to begin?....for starters, we fished Eleven Mile, Taryall, and the canyon area of the North Platte, with not much luck, due to the heat, but it was fun none the less. We also went to dig fossils, some of us even found insect fossils, drove to the Taryall mountains to search out Topaz but got rained out there and also hunted for some famous Blue Aggate near Canon City, which turned into an adventuresome 3-hour drive home, needless to say, a forest service map would have come in handy. We also enjoyed finding many beautiful wild flowers and trees around here, including a California Poppy of which my Dad replied, "I don't believe it!" I found an arrowhead on the first day, chipped out of chert and partially broken, if I told you I found it in your driveway, would you believe me! We had a great time exploring the canyon as well, someone said they swear they heard a mountain lion one morning, we saw fresh tracks too. Also we enjoyed 2 VERY LARGE thunder storms up here, where the lightning was spectacular! You have a very nice house, but the land and the setting was most enjoyable. Thanks for everything. Take care. The Weiser Family. ps: We also saw deer, fox , humming birds, the Royal Gorge, gambled in Cripple Creek and watched movies!
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Kathy, What a lovely retreat! Beautiful decor and thoughtful extras made us feel very comfortable here. We were able to get a lot done in the solitude, including a new song. We had fun climbing the mountain, but I think we would do better in summer. What a beautiful area. Thanks so much. Kristi & Chris Wilson, Colorado Springs p.s. We'll be back
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Kathy, What a beautiful winter wonderland - I had no idea your home would be so lovely, and the views are indescribable! We were so pleased that the house was so well equipped with cooking utensils, spices and all of the comforts of home. This was my birthday trip and your goodies, home, and hospitality were very much appreciated. Thanks so much for a very rememberable vacation. Best Wishes Maurice & Kathye Carpenter and family Sugarland, Texas
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Kathy, Thank you for helping make this the best vacation we ever had. The house was great and we really appreciated all the little extras. We all loved the wildlife! In the week we spent here, we saw hundreds of deer, a fox, a bear, a herd of elk, and more birds than you could count. Standing out your back door listening to elk bugeling is something none of us will forget. The art work in your house is awesome. We collect SW art ourselves and were very impressed by your collection. Don, Donna & Nathan Melbourne, FL
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Kathy, We enjoyed this wonderful scenic area. Your home is a great place to relax and get away from it all. There is something nice at each time of day to view. We loved the birds and deer and the horses. We also saw a fair amount of sights and activities. We even drove up to Denver for a Cub's game. Dan & Pat McLaughlin Bridget, MaryKate, Dan & Matt
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Kathy - Thank you for letting us spend the week in your house. It is beautiful! The pictures on the net don't do justice of how nice your home is and of the amazing views. We loved getting up and seeing the deer & Bunnies at the window. The mountain view was a nice change from the city life we live in. My daughter got to ride a pony!!! She loved it! We all did! Thanks again, Marvin, Janice, Michael, Catherine, Haley & Anton Kusik Enid, OK & San Antonio, TX