The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access:

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A living room with a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a cactus on a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A large, modern house with a steeply pitched roof and multiple windows, surrounded by a grassy landscape and a mountain in the background.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a vase with sunflowers.
A snow-covered landscape with a house and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Westcliffe, CO
  • Place, Hermit Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Cliff Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Jack Observatory
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Westcliffe

Located in Westcliffe, this vacation home is in the mountains. Silver Cliff Museum and The Historic Beckwith Ranch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hermit Park and Music Pass Trailhead. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Westcliffe, CO

What's nearby

  • Hermit Park - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Silver Cliff Museum - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Smokey Jack Observatory - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 23 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Bishop Castle - 55 min drive - 63.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Letter Drop Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sangres Best - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access: pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access:?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access: on Nov 30, 2026 start from $315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access:?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access:?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access: located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Hermit Park, Smokey Jack Observatory, and Silver Cliff Museum. Dundee Dog Park is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views, cabin had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracy was a wonderful host. We stayed at her home during my son‘s wedding weekend in Westcliffe, and it was all absolutely marvelous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2026
Hi Ellen! Thank you so much for your review! , We hope to have you back, we appreciate you choosing The Blue Elk , and have a great Summer!! Thank you!! Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for our needs, the house was super comfortable and had wonderful views. All amenities were provided and easy to use. Should we be in the area we will certainly check availability for this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2026
Hi Christine! We hope to have you back at The Blue Elk! Thank you so much for choosing our property and for your kind review! We much appreciate it! Have a great Spring!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great! Internet was out for most of our stay, but it is a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2026
Thank you for choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home! We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall! We sincerely apologize for the internet disruption during your visit. Unfortunately, the issue was caused by unexpected damage to the modem connection, which required a service call to fully restore. We appreciate your patience and flexibility in using your hotspot. Everything has been restored, and we hope you come back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host had great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and all of the conveniences of home!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2025
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing stay! The views were breathtaking, the setting was so serene, and everything about the property was exactly as described. It felt like the perfect peaceful getaway. I would definitely recommend this place to others and look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2025
HI Christine! Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home and look forward to another visit! Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic. Beautiful surroundings, lots of little amenities and an excellent host. Great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
Thank you so much Lisa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot!

Really great cabin in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain views

The Blue Elk was a very cozy cabin with awesome Mountain View’s. Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed our stay ad would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2024
Thank you for choosing The Blue Elk Greg! We hope you can make it back for another visit! Have a great Summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The home was clean and cozy. The view was amazing and the ease of getting to town was a plus. We enjoyed our time at The Blue Elk, thank you Tracy!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Propert!

We stayed 5 nights and loved every second. The town is so sweet and majestic. The house itself is magical and beautiful. We look forward to coming back many times!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you Megan for choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home! We look forward to your next visit! Have a great ending to 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Elk Beauty

The Blue Elk is a lovely place to stay to get away from the city. So quiet and easy to walk right into with everything you need for a relaxing stay already provided. We hope to become repeaters!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views!

This property was everything advertised and more. All the little touches, like hooks in the bathrooms to hang clothes, we’re greatly appreciated. The views were phenomenal. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
We hope you come back our way and stay again! Thank you for choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Elk is an excellent stay. Vrbo and especially Tracy, the host, were helpful in making reservations and preparation. The site has all the appliances and supplies of home in good working order. The location is breathtaking. We loved the wildlife (although watch out on the road!) and (mostly) quiet, cool weather in late July, but warm blankets too. A great time had by all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Benjamin, We thank you so much for choosing The Blue Elk! We hope you make her your go to spot when you come back to Westcliffe! Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Elk Best View in the Valley

As usual, the cabin was clean and welcoming. We love the views on every side. The deer and swallows and bluebirds are just an added bonus!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you so much for choosing The Blue Elk for another Summer vacation. We appreciate you and all of our guest! We hope to see you both next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This place was amazing! The views from the house are spectacular. We had the best time here and we can't wait to come back and stay. The house was so comfortable and had everything. Thank you Tracy for sharing your home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2021
Thank you Teri! Happy New Year! Thank you to all of our guest for choosing The Blue Elk! Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Extremely nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and views. Fantastic hosts

The property was on a great vantage point overlooking the valley and had a very claer view of the entire night sky in all directions for excellent stargazing. With the low humidity and elevation the night sky was among the best I've ever seen in the entire US. Easily a top 3 pick while still being very close to modern conveniences such as a grocery store and pharmecy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!!! The most spectacular views of the Sangres de Christos...amazing & inspiring to see as I sat and worked on my sewing project. Very comfortable living spaces, only minor complaint was too hard mattresses. We would love to rent again when in Westcliffe.
Us, sad to leave. Our daughter that was with us took the photo.
Happy sewing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Property

The views are unreal; pictures don't do them justice. The property was immaculate. The property owner is remarkably attentive and helpful. I can not recommend this property highly enough. Prepare to be impressed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

With so much to do within any direction this house was a perfect fit for us. There are restaurant options and a small grocery store in town, most places close at 8. I do wish that the bedroom upstairs had blinds/tint or something on the skylights. If you want to sleep in, that isn’t the room for you, it also gets pretty warm up there compared to the rest of the house. We got to watch deer daily in the morning and evenings and it was an very quiet area. The house was well stocked with all necessities and check in/out was a breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised...and more!

From the posting to the reviews - on Vrbo and in the living room Guestbook - this stay was what we had searched for. It was interesting staying in an A-frame. There was a family of deer just beyond the patio. The pantry and fridge stock was a pleasant surprise. The main street was better than any we saw the whole way up from ATX. And how fun that Westcliffe is also the 9th International Dark Sky City! We loved learning all about and using the telescope. The book even had tips to increase one's "night vision." We also loved how close it was to the trailheads and that while we didnt have much snow on the property, we went 15min down the road to the trailheads and enjoyed being on the mountains you see from the property and sledding! Overall though, it was my 9yo boy saying "this is my favorite rental so far. Let's do this one again." And after just 1 night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
Thank you Tara for choosing The Blue Elk Mountain Home! Thank you for your kind review - we are so happy your Family enjoyed your Christmas Holiday with us! We hope you and your family return! Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views! Enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Views

Absolutely loved the property. The pictures don't do the views justice. Tracy communicated well and it was stocked with everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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