Custom Cabin Retreat 2 Miles to Ski Cooper, 25 to Vail. Views!
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
About the owner: My husband and I have lived in the mountains of Colorado for the last 20+ years, and we love the adventures and beauty of a mountain lifestyle. Together we own a construction company, called Fiddler Creek Company (online at the same name), and we specialize in the construction of timber framed and 'green' homes. We built our off-grid home in 2003, and have lived there up through 2011, when we moved to the town of Minturn to be closer to schools for our kids. We are happy to share our house with you through VRBO. We use our house when it's not rented, as we enjoy the hiking, skiing, biking and the solace of the location.
Why the Owner Chose Red Cliff, CO, USA:
We bought our 12 acre property back in 1997, after an extensive search through Colorado, looking for a property that was both close to amenities and community, and also offered us the experiences of the backcountry. We were also looking for a place to build our own home. This property accomplished this perfectly for us. We are nestled in the mountains between Vail and Leadville, can easily ski at Cooper, Copper, Vail, or the Summit County areas as well. In the summer there are numerous rivers for rafting, and there is awesome hiking and biking without having to drive.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Our neighborhood is surrounded by National Forest with recreational opportunities everywhere. While only being 10 short miles to Leadville, it feels like you're many more miles into the wilderness. In an hour's hike from the front door, you can be standing on top of Taylor Hill, with 360 degree views, and not a sole in sight, except perhaps,for a roaming herd of elk or a soaring red tail hawk. Or, in a 5 minute's drive you can be at Ski Cooper or the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. For the more adventurous, you can ski/hike the 3-4 miles instead. In the 1800s, our property was in a gold and silver mining area. As you explore the surrounding forest you can sometimes find remnants of a bygone era, like a broken down miner's cabin or tin can, that has been rusting for over 100 years.
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The El Capitan Lodge - your mountain get-away nestled between Leadville and Vail
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Sit by the fire in our sunny living room and take in the views of Homestake Peak
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Not a powerline or road in sight, yet minutes to Leadville, Ski Cooper, Vail.
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Views and relaxation on the deck
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Bedroom 1 has a double bed, a single bed, and amazing views of the Sawatch Range
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Bedroom 2 has a nestled queen size bed and a private bathroom.
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We have 2 immaculate bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a clawfoot tub.
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Views from the sunny deck.
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Enjoy cooking in our cozy kitchen.
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Catch a falling star. Enjoy an evening campfire on a cool, star filled night.
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Bedroom 1: There's a twin bed a double, and a comfy seating area by the wi
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The sitting area in Bedroom 2 is cozy and perfect for a book and a cup of tea.
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Take a relaxing soak in our clawfoot tub after a long day on the slopes.
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Enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, or skiing right out the door.
VRBO #379568
This listing was first published here in 2011.
Date last modified - Thursday, September 29, 2016
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