The Crestone Casitas: Casita Suite #1

The Crestone Casitas are beautifully decorated private luxury suites; each featuring a full bathroom with bathtub and shower, full kitchen with dining area, small living area with a fireplace, couch and coffee table. All the suites feature two separate entrances into the suite, one with easy access to parking, and the other a sliding glass door opening into a private patio overlooking the beautiful gardens. Wireless internet, coffee and tea are complimentary for our guests. The property is secluded and quiet for guests located on 40 acres of beautiful, wooded forest at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The shared outdoor kitchen features a porch with bar and dining table; a great area for groups to enjoy the peaceful outdoor retreat.  
Sleeping Arrangements: Studio ~ King Bed ~ Rollaway Bed Available on Request 
Kitchen Amenities Include: Oven/Stove ~ Refrigerator ~ Cookware ~ Bakeware ~ Utensils ~ Coffee Maker ~ Tea Kettle ~ Microwave ~ Toaster


All guest suites are completely private, and each guest has a small patio area outside in the garden. This area is not shared by other guests; each suites patio opens to a common garden area. In this space you will find a beautiful, shared cabana area for lounging and dinners, as well as an additional swinging bench for all guests to enjoy.  
The property is home to many animals; we have four outdoor cats and two dogs; they are never allowed inside the Suites. We also have several geese and chickens that roam the back lot. The geese and chickens, as well as the dogs, are not allowed inside the garden area. 

If you need anything during your stay please call, text or message the Host Erin McGrath. You may see and interact with the owner of the property if she is around during your stay.  
The Crestone Casitas are conveniently located several minutes' drive, or a short walk, to downtown Crestone, Colorado.  The Suites are situated on a privately gated and fenced property with over forty acres of scenic mountain terrain.  The air is fresh and the mountain well water is clean!  

Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.

Enjoy great tasting mountain water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the house, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Challenger Views on Ridgecrest is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone, Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley.  There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.  

A High Elevation Experience Like No Other

Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.

The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes

The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.

Activities and Shopping in Crestone

Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!

Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation

Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.
Hot Springs
Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
. ***Be sure to following the instructions that will be sent to you after your reservation is confirmed. It is important as the GPS is not accurate, and you will need exact instructions to enter the security gate. ***
From October 15th through April 15th, Crestone Casitas management will provide each casita with a bundle of complimentary firewood so you can enjoy the ambiance of the fireplace.

For Your Information: The Casita Suites are heated with electric baseboard heat. The heaters are all new and work very well. The Casitas are kept at a comfortable temperature without needing a fire. You can easily adjust the heater up or down by turning the dial and the new temperature is achieved within 20-30 minutes.
Please contact us if you have any questions!