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Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun

Holiday home in Cotopaxi with kitchen and balcony

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Soak up the majestic mountain views in the Blue Spruce Chateau.
32 acres you can roam to your heart’s content! Bordered by public land on 2 side
Gather together in the great room with a remodeled and fully stocked kitchen
Plenty of space to enjoy family time.
 The master bedroom is a perfect private retreat after your day's adventures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Royal Gorge Bridge
  • Place, Salida Golf Club
  • Place, Cotopaxi City Park

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun

Come experience mountain living at its FINEST in this spacious home at the top of Spruce Mountain. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the San Isabel Mountains from practically every room in the house or look as far as Pikes Peak while exploring the 32 private acres.

This luxurious home is designed for your family or group to have plenty of space to gather together in the main floor great room around the warm stone fireplace, the oversized kitchen island, or in the basement family game room.

You can prepare meals in a chef’s dream kitchen complete with granite counters and a double oven after a day of rafting, hiking, or skiing nearby. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for you to enjoy any holiday meal in the 8-person dining room or at the eat-in kitchen table.
While this home allows you to relax in the peace and quiet of nature, we are now connected by Space X to their EXTREMELY high-speed internet as well as a cell phone booster, to allow you to stay connected as needed. This will easily let you to work remotely or continue remote schooling in a beautiful setting. What’s better than being able to social distance at the top of a mountain.

Enjoy a glass of wine on one of the home’s two vast decks while watching the majestic sunset. Afterwards, make your way down to the fire pit to enjoy some s’mores as you star gaze into the astonishing night sky. The area is in the Dark Skies association so you will likely be able to see more stars than you have ever seen before

Let the kids (or the kids at heart) have the sleepover of their dreams in the bunkroom and hang out with our house mascot Moosey. The kids can camp out in this double bunk bed room that sleeps four. This house would work well for a group of couples as the three other bedrooms all include comfortable king size beds.

The home is located only 10 minutes from the U.S. top white-water rafting area in the Arkansas river. Enjoy a family-friendly raft trip with Arkansas River Tours or be adventurous on Class 5 rapids with the Rock-N-Row guides. Both of these highly-rated guide companies are conveniently located in Cotopaxi.

You can enjoy a beautiful drive along the Arkansas River over to the Monarch Ski Resort. Monarch offers lower costs and significantly lower crowds compared to the ski resorts closer to Denver but has slopes for all levels from beginners to experts. Monarch is also known for being one of the most family-friendly resorts in the state. Don’t forget about the snow tubing park that Monarch just opened up.

No matter if you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime or a relaxing get away, this home provides the amenities, location, and space to make it to happen. Our family loves to escape the hustle & bustle at this home, and we would love to share that with your family or group as well. We love that with just a short drive we can hit the ski slopes, hike the trails, enjoy a beautiful horseback ride in the mountains, or visit the Royal Gorge. Please let us know how we can accommodate your group in this beautiful secret area of Colorado.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We have a great bunk room and family game room.
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no events or parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max Size 40lb Max 2 pets -1st $125, 2nd addtnl $50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside or out.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no events or parties.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cotopaxi

Located in Cotopaxi, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center and Wood's High Mountain Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Cotopaxi City Park. Journey Quest and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cotopaxi, CO

What's nearby

  • Cotopaxi City Park - 28 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Journey Quest - 38 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Salt Lick - 50 min drive - 43.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard’s Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Eggie Acres - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Susie's Out-West Cafe & Steakhouse - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting All seasons family fun located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Cotopaxi City Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Arkansas River and Journey Quest. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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Great stay. We had a snow day which we enjoyed by spending family time indoors. The area is gorgeous and the views spectacular. We enjoyed smores by the firepit and made some lovely meals together. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Thank you.
Quiet morning time with grandpa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous home. Amazing views. Beautiful kitchen with plenty of room. I think I spent 90% of my time in the kitchen. HUGE home, probably more than what we needed, but enjoyed all of it. Perfect for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Wisconsin, USA

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Great mountain escape

Stayed here for 4th of July with family. Amazing views, great house, well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

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Great place!!!

We had a great time at this beautiful place. Went for a few days to get away. Perfect relaxing spot with breath taking views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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Mountain Retreat

Great views. Peaceful. Spacious home. Great fire pit. Hiking trails all around the area. Highly recommend Royal Gorge Rafting (Royal Gorge trip and ask for Allen) & Extreme Zip Line Combo -- an awesome day. Bear Basin Outfitters (horse ride) was very transactional - there may be better options in the area. Royal Gorge Park was worth the trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Fantastic views and spacious home

We enjoyed our stay as the views and the home itself did not disappoint. It's a bit of a drive off the main highway, but it's worth it for the view. We would recommend if you are looking for a mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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Amazing Location

The house was awesome and the view is incredible. The owners were professional and communicated very well. We had no issues locating the property. Everything was clean and well kept. Would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week at this spacious home. Traveled w/ our 2 married sons & their spouses. There were 7 adults in our party & we had adequate space to enjoy the common areas yet have privacy when needed.The kitchen could use some newer skillets to cook eggs & bacon. We located a plugin type skillet to brown meat. That was handy.The outdoor charcoal grill was good to have to grill outdoors. We used it several evenings.The fire pit was an excellent spot to relax & roast s’mores. The washer/dryer were really nice to have. After long hike days it was good to run loads of laundry.Overall our stay was wonderful. The views are spectacular. The home is very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

johnny l.

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Family birthday getaway

This place has amazing view very beautiful house as well. The owners are incredible they responded quickly every time we had a question. They sent information on the weather to us I thought that was a very nice touch on there part. Definitely would recommend and definitely hope to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blanca D.

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Amazing piece of heaven home

It was an Amazing surprise for us and our family this piece of heaven home. Too many activities to do as a family ,they didn't want to leave. We" ll be coming back!! In three words: Simply the Best !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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Family of 10

We have stayed in a bunch of VRBO’s, but this place takes 1st prize! Perfect for our family/extended family get together. I personally loved the winding, gravel road up to the top of this mountain from Cotopaxi. About 9500 ft above! I’ve already recommended it to several people back here in Mn. Thanks Ben…just an absolutely awesome place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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Luxury in the Mountains!

I cannot say enough positive things about our stay! This vacation home exceeded all of our expectations ten fold. The kitchen is top of the line and completely stocked (and thoughtfully labeled). Everyone had so much space to be together and enjoy some peace and quiet. 3 king beds?!? What more can you ask for?! The beds were incredibly comfy, lots of extra linens and towels--Ben and Tracie have thought of everything! BUT THE VIEW! The view is one of the most incredible views I have every seen and you can enjoy it from virtually any window. My only complaint about our entire weekend getaway was when a snow storm rolled in and we couldn't see the beautiful mountain range for a few hours :-) We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hossein A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had incredible stay at the Blue Spruce Chateau nestled in the mountains. The views were absolutely breathtaking, waking up to the sunrise was unforgettable. The cabin were cozy, clean, and well stacked with everything we needed. It was secluded and peaceful yet still close enough to day trips and hike. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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We had an amazing time! 6 adults and 6 kids and we all loved it. We appreciated how well stocked the house was - from paper items to laundry soap to fire wood! The views were amazing, the kitchen was fun to cook in and the beds were very comfortable. Yes, the drive up the mountain takes a while but it’s so worth it! We went to Royal Gorge, went white water rafting, drove to Cripple Creek one day and soaked in the Mt Princeton Hot Springs another. It was a great place to vacation.
View looking up from the fire pit
View from the top of spruce mountain
A sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Audra S.

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Very enjoyable time with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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Amazing Home

Amazing place. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira H.

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Beautiful House!

We stayed here over President's Day weekend with a group of 8 friends. It was wonderful waking up to breathtaking views each morning, going skiing at Monarch Mountain, and relaxing. We would highly recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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Fabulous!!

Wonderful Wedding Weekend!! ! Beautiful views, beautiful home! So much space the for 10 of us!! Furnished with an all amenities we needed! Jacuzzi hot tub is indoors, not outside… Wonderfully large downstairs bathroom for 7 females to get ready for the WEDDING! Best weekend!!! Thank you sooo much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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Our Getaway

My husband and His wanted to get away for a few days for some much needed rest and relaxation. This cabin was perfect. Secluded with beautiful views in every direction. We loved it. Will probably come back with our kids and grandkids. It would be awesome if it had a hottub,
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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Top of mountain cabin

House was wonderful. Nice to have 3 king size beds and a bunk room. Kitchen was large and amply equipped. Powered blinds and good sunblocking blinds a definite plus. Fire pit was the best we ever had seen. Cabin is at 9200ft which gave us some awesome views. Except for.the steep winding dirt road to get there, it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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Perfect Mountain Getaway Spectacular Views

The views are indescribable, pictures cannot do them justice! The home is spacious and well stocked with everything you need. Beds are super comfy! We had plenty of space for our family of seven and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Quiet and peaceful. Loved the firepit and exploring the beautiful surroundings. If you want to get away from it all for a few days, this is the one for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

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Great Views

Our overall experience at this beautiful home was wonderful. We had enjoyed the scenic views from the back deck as well as the large kitchen and dining area. Check in process was good and the host are friendly and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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One of the best VRBO stays

It’s hard to beat the views and the house was fantastic. Pro tip: don’t wear shoes in the house otherwise you’ll get shocked by everything you touch. It’s a good way to keep the floors clean lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha T.

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Colorado Christmas

We are avid VRBO’ers and this is by far the most beautiful view we’ve ever had. The property is absolutely beautiful and very well stocked. Between the gorgeous views and Christmas Eve snow we felt like we were in a Hallmark Christmas movie! It’s conveniently located between Monarch Mountain and the Royal Gorge, both directions are gorgeous drives. Seriously enjoyed ourselves! My only complaint is that our pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dacia S.

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An incredible stay.

Our stay was lovely from start to finish. The house is spacious, the views are stunning, the kitchen is well equipped, and our hosts were communicative and kind. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a mountain getaway. With that, do know it truly is a mountainous area. The road to the house is dirt and hilly, and (not surprisingly) snowy when it snows. The host kindly messaged prior to our stay to loop us in to road conditions, and we had no issues in all wheel drive and two wheel drive vehicles, but if you're not accustomed to snow it's worth noting. Oh goodness! I almost forgot to mention the views. Sunset and sunrise from the primary suite and living/dining rooms are breathtaking. If you can, make time to be at the house for them at least one in your stay. You won't regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben & Tracie Gurtler

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Hello! We are a young family that fell in love with this home, and would love to share it's beauty and the secret beauty of the area with others.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area and its people first, with wonderful amenities in both directions of the home. Then this home took our breathe away with its instagram worthy views. Believe me you will just want to stand and stare in every direction. And finally the home was BEAUTIFULLY remodelled recently and we knew others whether looking for a quiet, and peaceful escape or an outdoor adventure would love this home.

What makes this property unique

This is our family's personal vacation home, so we have included quality amenities that we ourselves will use when visiting. This is also our only rental property, so unlike some major companies who service 100's of homes our guests have our sole attention and the enjoyment of their stay is our top priority.

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