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The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded!

Cabin in Alma with kitchen and balcony

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Your Rocky Mountain Retreat!
Pure Colorado!
Enjoy the sound of the river!
Secluded hot tub with views and sound of the river!
Loft bedroom balcony with view of Mt Silverheels.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alma, CO
  • Place, Breckenridge Ski Resort
  • Place, Mount Evans
  • Place, South Park City Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kid's Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded!

'The Irish Rose' - Your Colorado dream vacation get-away!

We have a "whole house" generator to protect you in the event of power outage! THIS IS COMMON IN THE MOUNTAINS! You can rest assured that you won't be stuck without power at the Irish Rose.

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The Irish Rose has become a vacation favorite for guests from all over the world! Just take a look at our guestbook comments below! This mountain cabin is located on the historic Mosquito Gulch Trail. Just 15 miles south of Breckenridge, it is the perfect spot for either a secluded get-away or a ski vacation at a fraction of the cost.

Centered on ten acres of pine and aspen, the Irish Rose was designed to accommodate those who want a true Colorado experience. With Mosquito Creek flowing nearby, you will enjoy spectacular views of Pennsylvania and London Mountains as you relax with family and friends. A seven person hot tub sits out front in the location of an old historic mine if you want to relax and enjoy the view from there!

If summer hiking, biking or four-wheeling is your desire, four of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks are at your doorstep, providing some of the best hiking and driving trails in the world. Tackle the summits of Mount Bross, Mount Democrat, Mount Cameron, and Mount Lincoln... all in a single day!

Gold pan on the local creeks, explore 'Buckskin Joe' trail, and visit the ghost town of Park City. The historic mining towns of Alma and Fairplay are also nearby. Mountain bike to your heart's content or drive the legendary 4x4 'Mosquito Pass' into Leadville. Pick wildlowers and view wildlife--there's something for everyone!

If winter activities are your goal, the beautiful village of Breckenridge is just a short drive north where you can enjoy premier Colorado skiing, dining, and shopping. Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain are also close. Or, stay near home and cross-country ski to your heart's content. We have it all!

The Irish Rose was built with families in mind. The main level has a great room with a gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the beautiful mountains and trees. It is surrounded by a huge 32x8 foot wrap-around deck. A full kitchen and dining area are also on this level to create an open, spacious environment. Pets are NOT allowed, No Smoking.

There are two main level bedrooms, one with a queen bed, and one with double bed and trundle geared for up to three kids. The great room sofa also pulls out to a queen-size bed. The master bedroom loft has a queen bed, washer and dryer, along with a small private balcony. There are full baths on both the main level and the loft.

The cabin also has a lower level with a private entrance in the back which is only used occasionally by the owners during periods of maintenance and upkeep. It is never rented and will almost always be unoccupied during your stay.

Experience the Rocky Mountains in the comfort of the 'Irish Rose'. At over 10,000ft elevation, it's as close to heaven as you can get!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid's room with toys and DVD
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure the lockbox key you used to gain entry is back inside the lockbox.
Make sure the outside garbage bins are locked to prevent access by bears. Also make sure they are placed in the driveway near the road for pickup.
Hot tub cover is down and centered and tie downs are fastened.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No shooting weapons on the property.
Camp fires must be officially approved if during restricted periods based on county directives.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alma

Located in Alma, this cabin is in the mountains. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and South Park City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highside Brewing and Ski Cooper. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Alma, CO

What's nearby

  • South Park City Museum - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Main Street - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Quicksilver SuperChair - 29 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Beaver Run SuperChair - 29 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Keystone Ski Resort - 61 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Park Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Kettle Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alma Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mojo's Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leaning Cone Bar - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Irish Rose - a Colorado Dream Vacation Spot - Secluded! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Alma Fire House & Mining Museum, Alma Town Hall and Alma Library. Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 311 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, the location and the cabin were perfect, and the hosts were so great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. The scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Irish Rose was perfect. Quiet, secluded, comfortable, with beautiful views and lots of wildlife. The kitchen had all the pans, implements etc we needed. We enjoyed exploring the property and the hot tub was great. All around, we couldn’t have asked for anything else and hope to make it back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breckenridge snowboarding trip

Perfect place to stay while heading into Breckenridge. Small town few miles away was extremely enjoyable also
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Local mountain paradise

Can't wait to return to this specific mountain location. The pictures and description were on point! We booked for a birthday trip and now the family is asking when we get to go back. We were able to see deer and even moose while cooking dinner and went on hikes everyday. The host makes sure you have everything you need and the property manager responds quickly if there are any questions. I have recommended to several people in state and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and quiet.

Our small group of adults loved the cabin. While we didn't see much in terms of wildlife, the cabin and the hot tub were very relaxing. We'll add this cabin to our short list for future trips in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be staying here again! And soon! The location is amazing. Middle of nowhere, which is exactly what we were looking for. The satellite internet works better than my Com*ast at home. The place was clean, exactly the right size for the 5 of us, and just beautiful. We didn't run out of places to explore. Lots of animals to watch. What a perfect Father's Day weekend with my girls. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Beautiful views and we enjoyed the hot tub. The boys had a fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Beautiful location lovely drive from north or south
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend!

Great place. Comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

This place is perfect for your remote Colorado retreat. The house is cozy with some great amenities and even better views. We used it as our home base for the ski trip. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

I visited with my family. We had a great time. Lots of site seeing and wildlife. I would definitely recommend the Irish Rose!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location with peace and quiet

Such a great location and the views were unbeatable! Our kids had a great time playing in the woods and the creek and enjoyed adventuring around the local area. We enjoyed watching deer and moose in the mornings and loved hearing the creek from the house. It was peaceful and the only sounds were those of nature- very relaxing! The house was well equipped for our stay and very easy to check in and communicate with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

This cabin is amazing. Everything you need to break away from the hustle and bustle of life!

Games, movies you name it and they have it. We enjoyed the views of the mountain and the time with family. Kay was a delight as well. We would recommend this cabin for your next stay in Colorado!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Mountain Weekend

The Irish Rose was a great weekend getaway for our family. The home was cozy, well organized, and the property was beautiful. We enjoyed some board games, watching movies, playing in the snow, and soaking in the hot tub in negative temperatures! The owners were great with communication leading up to our stay, making it easy to find the property and simple to gain access once we arrived. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi N., TOMBALL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views are stunning

What a peaceful and relaxing time at this wonderful property. My friend and I especially enjoyed the views of the snowy mountains. Responsive and friendly communication with both Rich and Shannon. Enjoyed too the friendly and easygoing vibe in Fairplay. Great value for everything packed into this property and area! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spring break

Beautiful, private cabin nestled amongst the pines and aspens, but still very close to Alma, FairPlay and Breckenridge. My family of 6 enjoyed 2 nights at the Irish Rose. Half of us hit Keystone for a day and the other half went XC skiing in Frisco. It was so nice having a short drive back to the cabin. The mountain and starlight sky views from the hot tub were amazing!!!! We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we expected!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5star review. We stayed 6 nights. All pics and descriptions are accurate. The cabin was warm and cozy. The hot tub was great to use after a day of skiing. The home had everything we needed while there. The home owner was excellent to communicate with, answering any questions we had. Was fun to see moose and the scenery was beautiful. A very nice, secluded place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mirel H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We planned this vacation for 3 months and the reason we chose this cabin was the description and emphasis on cleanliness, but unfortunately that turned out to be wrong. When the owner sent us a welcome message a week before our arrival, we also told him that cleanliness is very important to us, especially the cleanliness of the Jacuzzi, he said that it is not usual for them to change the water after each guest, but that he would do it for us. Later we realized that the gentleman doesn't know anything about cleanliness and the first day when we arrived and found dirty pillows, blankets and blankets after 14 hours of driving, we wanted to rest, but that was a shame for us. We contacted him and sent him pictures and the first thing he offered us in a rude way was to leave the cabin and that he would refund our money, which is very unprofessional on his part. Many problems with this cabin, I will list some: The view is obscured by overgrown trees that need attention, the 10 acres in the description are useless 10 acres because everything is overgrown and impossible to move around, let alone spend time, if you want to go outside his property, there are no trespassing signs, the bridge over the river is unsafe, the small toilets in the bathrooms are definitely not adult size, there is mold on the edges of the bathtub, the upstairs room makes a noise every step or movement…Definitely worse deal ever and worse host ever…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing wilderness retreat

A wonderful property with a variety of different features to keep the family interested. Like animals? There is a salt lick with direct views from the house. Saw a handful of moose during our two night stay. Like history? There is an old gold mine in the back yard and tons of other old mining equipment strewn across the mountains. We found the remains of an old tram system to get ore off the mountains. Hiking? Lots of big peaks around that seem a bit less trafficked than other spots in Colorado. Just want to relax in seclusion? The hot tub with sunning views or the fire pit by the rambling brook are for you. A high-quality rental with a responsive and considerate owner and a very fair nightly price. Our family couldn’t ask for much else with our visit to Colorado.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin and Great location

Stayed at the Irish Rose in Alma for 2 weeks in July and what a great choice. The cabin itself was spacious, very clean and in a great location. Loved the privacy and the land that cabin was situated on. The deck and the land were amazing. Loved exploring the property and saw moose and deer just about everyday. The location was great if you like to be in the woods. Was the last place on a dirt road with access to Mosquito Pass for off roading and Mosquito creek for fly fishing which we did both. The towns of Alma and FairPlay were the quintessential Colorado mountain towns that had everything you needed. The cabin with the floor to ceiling windows made for a relaxing home base for our many Colorado Adventures. If you love the outdoors and seek the peacefulness of the woods then we would highly recommend staying at the Irish Rose. We would definitely stay again and complete the many adventures that we were unable to get too. This cabin's location offers 3 towns Alma, FairPlay and Brekenridge as destinations for dining out and shopping. Beautiful area. beautiful cabin and property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BlackerFlash

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, beautiful scenery, conveniently located, wonderful hosts. Our vacation was perfect and I hope we get to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Irish Rose. Cabin is lovely. Views are breathtaking. Host is quick to respond and very helpful. Outdoor activities onsite and nearby kept us busy! Looking forward to returning to The Irish Rose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay! Private, scenic, clean, it was everything we had hoped. We will be back and plan to bring friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful secluded getaway

Awesome stay away from a lot of people. We loved the location and want to go back! We saw Moose, and mule dear from the deck and enjoyed the hot tub every evening. They had toys and movies that were perfect for our 3 kids all 7 and under. We caught pretty brook trout on the property, loved the acreage and not seeing any neighbors! Felt like an actual “getaway”
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rich Sweeten

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Just a military family that has long ties to Colorado and loves the mountains! We are very blessed to have a property we can share with others.

Why they chose this property

Pure Colorado. The property feels secluded but still close to civilization!

What makes this property unique

The Irish Rose has 10 acres of total seclusion with pine, aspen, a river, and amazing views. Many houses on the internet may look similar, but very few properties give you the total Colorado experience. It also comes with a "whole house" generator so you do not need to worry about the risk of power outages that can occur at other secluded mountain vacation homes! Look at our guestbook and see that it will be a unique and memorable experience!

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