Private Mountain/Valley Views: Just renovated only 5 min to downtown Carbondale!

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Dryer

Explore the area

Carbondale, CO

River Valley Ranch Golf Club4 min drive
Spring Creeks Ranch8 min drive
Ranch at Roaring Fork11 min drive
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

BRAND NEW TO VRBO: This just-renovated chalet style home sits on top of a mesa that enjoys unsurpassed views of Mt. Sopris (13,000'), the Crystal River and the open ranch land below. Located just a few minutes up coveted Prince Creek, the home is only a five minute drive/ride to quaint downtown Carbondale (1.5 miles away), amazing mountain biking (Prince Creek trails), and world class fly fishing on the Crystal, Roaring Fork, Fryingpan and Colorado Rivers--all only minutes away. Skiing in both Aspen and Snowmass is only a 40 minute drive or stay local with amazing nordic skiing/ski touring and the famous Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs is only a 15 minute drive.

The one acre property is covered in pinyon and juniper trees and is surrounded by open space. Enjoy starry nights on any of the decks or patios, a bonfire in the SOLO stove, or just relaxing in one of the hammocks or hanging chairs while cherishing incredible mountain views.

The house was built like a European chalet in the 1960's by a 10th Mtn Division veteran and just went through a complete renovation. The master bedroom offers a brand new en-suite bathroom and it's own balcony overlooking the Elk Mountains. The guest bedroom offers a queen bed and the lower bedroom is equipped with a bunk bed (full and twin) just off of a TV/kids gaming nook. All three bathrooms were completely renovated with in-floor radiant heat and beautiful tile work. There is also a pull-out queen-sleeper in the living room and an office space off of the dining room that is perfect for Zoom meetings or a bit of privacy. The house also has Air Conditioning, which can be a must in the hot summer months.

While the property is incredible, its location in the valley is unparalleled. Rarely can you find such a remote feel surrounded by open space and incredible views only a short bike ride to town!

The renovation was just complete and is brand new to VRBO.

Please note: There is a separate cabin on the property with bunk beds--perfect for kids during the summer months. Please inquire with host on additional fees.

Property manager

Mike Shook

Amenities

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Carbondale

This vacation home is located in Carbondale. River Valley Ranch Golf Club and Spring Creeks Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roaring Fork River and Linear Park.

Carbondale, CO

What's nearby

River Valley Ranch Golf Club - 4 min drive
Spring Creeks Ranch - 8 min drive
Ranch at Roaring Fork - 11 min drive
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs - 15 min drive
Sunlight Mountain Resort - 39 min drive

Getting around

Glenwood Springs Station - 22 min drive
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 15 min drive
Taipei Tokyo - 5 min drive
Honey Butter - 7 min drive
Carbondale Beer Works - 5 min drive
Silo - 7 min drive

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

27 Dec 2023

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

Perfect location to spend Christmas💜

We booked a place in Carbondale to spend Christmas with our son’s future in laws. It was the perfect location with a beautiful view of Mt Sopris. The house was perfect for us with individual bedrooms and bathrooms. We really enjoyed our stay and will keep it in mind next time we are in the valley. Thank you Mike for your kindness and beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike W.

7 June 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent Stay, but horrible smell upon arrival

The home is pretty remote with great views. You can tell owner put some money into modernizing. The smell upon arrival really spoiled the stay. The owner came by to try to fix and sent a plumber, but the smell never fully went away. The smell also has made it home with us on clothes we washed there. The first night there the owner's dog who lives nearby barked a lot and we asked owner to put him inside. Overall, an ok stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

29 May 2023

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

Spring visit

Everything was made easy. Location and views were fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Mar 2023

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

Carbondale is Beautiful!

Our stay in Carbondale was perfect. Mike was a perfect host. He called to check on us a couple of times while we were there to see if we needed anything. His home was perfect. Well appointed and very comfortable. We look forward to returning. Carbondale, Basalt and Aspen - they are all very close and each city has much to offer! We highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

13 Mar 2023

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

Getaway in Carbondale

The house was a perfect set up for two couples plus we had room to spread out! The house is comfortable and the views of Sopris are breathtaking. The one note I would add is if you rent the house during mud season bring boots. Living on a dirt road is, well, dirty!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Shook

I have lived in Carbondale for 25+ years and raised all three of my kids here. While I am somewhat biased, I think it's the greatest town around and the recreational activities can't be beat. I am an avid fly fisherman, mountain biker and whitewater boater during the summer months and ski all winter (alpine/backccountry/nordic). I have written and published fly fishing guidebooks and river maps for all over Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming and was a fly fishing guide for 20+ years. I consider the local rivers around here the best. I am a wealth of knowledge for the area and love to share.

Why they chose this property

The property was built by a dear friend who was a 10th Mountain Division soldier in WWII. He. built the house in the late 60's heavily influenced by the mountain chalet's in Italy he loved to visit. He hand picked the perfect bluff to build a house; overlooking the Elk Mountains (with dead on views of Mt Sopris and the Crystal River Valley) and the Crystal River and only a short bike ride to the quaint town of Carbondale. The home has a ton of charm and just went through a complete renovation and has all new furniture and accessories.