Grand Lodge,17 mi to Brekenridge,Hot Tub,Sauna, Billiards,Fire Pit
About the property
- Lodge5000 sqft
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 5 nights
Gorgeous Rocky Mt Lodge, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 12) - Gourmet Kitchen
In Ski jargon, 'Black Diamonds' are the toughest ski runs and for experts only-- but you won't need to be an expert to enjoy this Rocky Mountain Luxury Alpine Lodge! At 10,500 feet, it is nestled in the heart of South Park. Western Frontier meets Elegance in this Gracious home.
You'll find the BDAL rivals fine European ski lodges and provides high end amenities without the crowded tourist feeling and high prices you will find only 17 miles away in Summit County and Breckenridge. Completely avoid the I-70 weekend & holiday traffic jams by taking US Highway 285 practically right to the house-- it is a breathtaking 1.5 hour drive from either Denver or Colorado Springs. Convenient to major highways in snowy weather, (this is VERY important!) the BDAL is beautifully tucked into pine and aspen forests with huge views.
This is a custom built, luxury 5000 sq ft home overlooking the amazing Continental Divide - huge views of Fourteeners right out your windows or from the private hot tub! Perfect for entertaining, the Gourmet kitchen invites you to host large families and friends.
The vaulted Great Room with large log scissor-trusses and a stone-surround wood-burning stove creates a fabulous resort lodge experience. Plenty of wood available!
The entire upper level is heated with radiant in-floor heat.
5 large bedrooms (3 kings/1 queen/2 sets of bunks) and 3 large baths will easily accommodate 12.
The luxury master suite is an eye-popper-- see all the features below for it. There is a second king suite upstairs. Downstairs you'll find two more spacious bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with 2 sets of bunks (1 set memory foam full-size mattresses), and another large bath as well. The downstairs Great Room is an excellent entertainment area (Billiards, Foosball, Home Theater) to give you (and the kids!) room to spread out.
This 5 acre property has the remnants of a gold mine from the last century. The water there even has two schools of Rainbow Trout (just for looking--no fishing please--they are just getting established!). There are several stocked fishing locations within 5 minutes' drive. We've also cleared a ski/sledding run on the hillside behind the house! Hands down one of the nicest rental homes in South Park. You will find the BDAL to be an elegant retreat with a unique Rocky Mountain touch-- you'll want to come back again and again!
Things to do: ATVs are available to rent in the Fairplay area. You can also arrange horseback riding and white water rafting a short drive from the home. Biking is a big attraction in the summer. The Annual South Park Burro Race and street festival is very popular as well. In Feb each year, the Ice Sculptures in Breckenridge are truly spectacular. Truly, the activities in the area are almost limitless in all the seasons.
Keywords: Romantic, Custom, Luxury, Spa, Sauna, Hot tub, WiFi, Mountain Views, Breckenridge, hiking trails, biking, skiing, fly fishing,
Owner
Chuck Brininstool
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 25, 2018
Why Chuck Brininstool chose Alma
This is one of the most beautiful places in the world. We enjoy the convenience of all the different kinds of mountain fun in our own front yard. While we are in the mountains, it only takes 2 mins to be on the hwy to Summit County. Your vehicle won't be stuck on a steep driveway during the snow months.
What makes this Lodge unique
After a great day of skiing, skip the I-70 bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours to get home. We are in the middle of Fourteeners, gold medal fishing, biking, and hiking--God's country. Sledding hill in backyard.
Amenities
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Hot Tub
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Accessible
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 king, Master suite with gas log kiva fireplace, tv
- Bedroom 21 king, Southeast side with forest views
- Bedroom 41 king, bottom level
- Bedroom 52 bunk bed, Bunk room with full size and twin size bunk beds
- Bedroom 3/Office1 queen, On the southwest side with amazing mountain views
- Great mattresses in all bedrooms. * Master Bedroom has wonderful suite -sleigh bed, tempurpedic mattress, flat screen TV, gas kiva fireplace with remote control, huge dual-head travertine shower with body sprays, 6 person redwood sauna to warm up in after a hard day of skiing, large upscale spa tub in master bath with another flat screen TV. * Another King suite bedroom upstairs with attached full bath. * Across the hall is a very large bedroom/office with incredible views and a queen bed. * Downstairs, there is another large king bedroom with a large picture window, and lots of natural light. * Also, downstairs, there is a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds (4 total beds, two doubles and two twins) and window with lots of natural light. * Baby Cribs (2) portable cribs with soft linens. Also 2 high chairs for baby feeding.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower, jetted tub, 6 piece spa bath: jetted tub, sauna, dual head shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, granite countertops, travertine tile tub surround
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower, Lower lvl, granite, extra sink/vanity in rec room
- 3
Location Type
- Mountain ViewNot just any mountains! Amazingly awesome views of 'fourteeners' on the Continental Divide from the Lodge Great Room and Hot Tub and patio areas.
- RuralThe tourists of Summit County are nowhere to be found here. Home is tucked in the trees on a ridge in South Park.
- Ski-OutYou can cross country ski and snow shoe right out the front door.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedHigh thread count luxury sheets and large, soft towels with towel warmer racks in upstairs baths
- Broadband AccessWireless high-speed internet throughout the house
- FireplaceWood burning fireplace in upper Great Room can heat the entire floor.
- GarageLarge 2 car garage, leave your ski gear here. You can also park right next to the front door.
- Gas FireplaceMaster BR has kiva-style gas fireplace with remote control
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingToasty in-floor radiant heat upstairs, solar and electric baseboard heat downstairs
- InternetWifi,
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryerfront loader on main floor
- Living RoomLots of warm, overstuffed leather furniture and views of the Continental Divide, Large Fireplace.
- Mobile PhoneGood cell phone reception.
- ParkingPaved drive-through loop to front entrance with large paved pad by garage
- Parking Off Streetlarge paved parking pad by garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailerlarge paved parking pad by garage
- TelephoneGood cell phone coverage for all major carriers.
- Towels ProvidedPlenty of bath and spa towels
- Washing Machinefront loader on main floor
- Wireless InternetWireless high-speed internet throughout the house. The house is monitored by a security system.
Kitchen
- KitchenGourmet kitchen with commercial convection, stainless steel range & appliances, granite counter tops, sink has a Touch faucet, just a tap turns it on/off! Travertine floors throughout the house. Stocked with cooking, baking staples, spices etc.
- Coffee MakerThere are 3 coffee makers, incl Keurig, Nespresso and a Drip coffee maker if you prefer regular brewed coffee. There's also a French Press.
- Dishes & UtensilsFully stocked Kitchen, dishes, appliances, serving pieces.
- DishwasherStainless
- Ice Maker
- Cooking UtensilsEverything you will need to entertain - blender, pots, pans, mixer, dishes, toaster, coffee pot and much more. Keurig Coffee Maker for those who have to bring their K cups! (also sold at the local grocery store.) Nespresso (bring pods).
- Microwavestainless
- OvenProfessional GE Monogram 48" Dual Fuel Range and Convection/Double Oven.
- Pantry ItemsAll the staples are provided: flour, sugar, spices, condiments, oil
- RefrigeratorLarge commercial side-by-side stainless refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining5 barstools at the Kitchen granite island, plus 8 chairs at the dining table; 2 child's high chairs
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 10 people
Entertainment
- Pool Table
- Books
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game RoomPool table and foosball table in downstairs rec room
- Games
- Music LibraryDozens of channels of music available over DISH satellite TV in both Great Rooms.
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable(4) Large flat-screen TVs are located in both Great Rooms (upstairs and downstairs) as well as MBR and MBR Bath. DISH programming. DVD players in Lodge Great Room, downstairs recreation area, and in Master BR TV. Downstairs rec area has home theater setup with comfortable couch and recliners, surround sound, flat screen TV with satellite and DVD player
- Television4 flat screens, Dish Network Satellite
- ToysToys for toddlers to elementary age children
- Video Game ConsoleWii, Wii-fit pad, Wii snowboard games in downstairs rec Room.
- Video GamesWii with many games and accessories downstairs for a children's play area
- Video LibraryThere is a collection of family dvds in Lodge Great Room, and Blockbuster on satellite! Also, there are lots of movies recorded on the Satellite DVR.
Outside
- Deck / Patio(2) Front flagstone patio with table and chairs for morning coffee. Large side patio with views, hot tub, gourmet grill, gas fire pit, lots of room for entertaining. Horseshoes near patio & hot tub.
- Outdoor GrillLarge gas grill
- Ski & Snowboard
Suitability
- wheelchair accessiblePaved/concrete entry to 42" wide front door has large shallow steps (no ramp), with all interior doorways 36" or more for wheelchair access.
Pool / Spa
- Hot Tub7 ft hot tub on private patio facing northwest to the fourteeners and forest (see photo).
- SaunaLarge imported redwood sauna holds 6 people, located indoors in master suite. Heats in 5 minutes. Wooden bucket & ladle for extra steam on the rocks!
- jetted tubEnjoy flat screen TV from Master jetted tub
Attractions
- live theater
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- cinemas
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- water parks
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- outlet shopping
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- basketball court
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- ice skating
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- racquetball
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- whitewater rafting
Notes
- Master Bath has a sauna and flat screen TV in tub area.. Both living areas have huge, large couches can be slept on. Game room has Home Theater, Pool table, Foosball table. Extra room with Bose surround sound and CD/Ipod connection system, with five large windows looking out on the Continental Divide,
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
71 Reviews
Latest reviews
Recent stay
I cant thank you enough for your hospitality and beautiful home! It has all the amenities you can imagine! We felt like we were right at home. We made so many memories and so much laughter while staying at your home. It was comfortable and with the open floor plan we were able to enjoy one another's company at all times. We had a great time playing pool and foosball as well! We enjoyed the South Park Saloon which was minutes from the house as well as many fun activities in Breckenridge. I highly recommend this home and it was great for us as we had 3 couples and worked out perfectly. Thank you Chuck for a wonderful vacation!
Beautiful & amazing!
The house was awesome! Had all that my group and I can ask for. Big, spacious, and very clean! If I had to say 1 negative thing is the internet was slow. But still gave it a 5 star. Would recommend and I definitely would stay here again. Thanks Chuck for sharing your home to us.
Lovely Cabin
We stayed in this cabin last month and absolutely loved it. We had two families, the adults and children all enjoyed our stay. The hot tub and sauna were great to have after a day of skiing. Chuck is very helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. This is definitely one of our favorite cabins we've stayed in. If we're back in the area again this cabin will be our first choice!
Great Place
What a great place! There were 13 of us sharing this house between 4 families, and there was a ton of space for everyone. The house was beautifully decorated, and the bedrooms are spread through the house so that everyone had their privacy. The bedrooms and living areas were spacious and comfortable, and the kitchen was amazingly stocked with pots, pans, graters, colanders . . . anything you would need. The house is secluded and private and the view of the mountains was a sight to behold in the mornings particularly. A beautiful drive to Breckenridge and less pricey because it's not in the thick of everything. For us, it was a win-win! Would stay here again without a doubt. Do beware of the altitude, as Alma is at 10,700 feet. You will likely want to give yourself a day to acclimate.
Thanks for the remarks. So glad you enjoyed my home. Those are all the reasons that I too love it up there.
Amazing! Perfect place to call Home in the Mountains!
We spent a Christmas week with family up in the mountains, and it was the perfect place for us to call home. The views were amazing as the house is tucked back in the trees with amazing views of the mountains. The house was perfect for us because it was quiet yet only about 20 minutes from Brekenridge for skiing, snowboarding, and shopping. The house met everyone's needs in the family and was spot-less.
Chuck was very easy to work with and was responsive on all the questions we had. I would highly recommend staying at this property. We had so much fun and plan to be back for another family vacation soon!
Fantastic house - everything one needs in a mountain retreat!
Me and my family met my sister and her family in this house "half way" between Aurora OH and Seattle WA. The 9 of us thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful home and all that it (and the area) had to offer us. We did not want for anything in this well-appointed house. It was clean and exceeded our expectations in every way. The home is close to Breckenridge, Vail, rafting on the Arkansas River and outstanding hiking - the coffee shop in town is also very nice! Chuck (the owner) was friendly and accommodating. I could not recommend this home more positively.
Location
At an elevation of 10500, the house faces the Continental Divide, surrounded by gold medal fishing (South Park is 'The Fly Fishing Capital of the World'), biking & hiking trails. Breckenridge, with all its restaurants, nightlife, and shopping is a short 17 mi away. Private sledding hill in the backyard! Snow mobiling, dog sledding and ATV tours available nearby. We also have a gas fire pit and horseshoe pit set up.