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Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a stone fireplace.
A tent set up on a grassy area with a picnic table covered by a patterned tablecloth.
Enjoy being outside while staying indoors!
Did we mention the huge fireplace?
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Snowmass, CO
  • Place, Capitol Creek Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Snowmass Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Snowmass Mall
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom w/ ensuite jacuzzi

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom w/ ensuite shower

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Mini- Jacuzzi

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Nantucket wooden shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting

Spacious, sunny, elegant home on 5 acres, nestled next to a 1000-acre nature preserve! A horse-lover's dream, convenient to our polo fields! Gorgeous scenery, big barn, pastures, Wi-Fi, pastures, pond. Enjoy seclusion with easy access to Aspen. Hike/ride into wilderness in 5 minutes!

Spectacular views, ample wildlife, watch the hawks, doves and deer from the patio. The "wall of windows" in the living room brings the outdoors in to you, with reflecting pond, aspen trees and green pastures at your fingertips. The rustic french provencale kitchen with oversize porcelain sink adds to the charm of the living space. Create your own gourmet event—perfect for entertaining!

Your hosts are elsewhere on property, and tend to the miniature goats, chickens, beehives, irrigation/ranch upkeep, but unless you have specific requests, you will rarely see them.

Ask us about gold medal fishing, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, horseback trail rides, the Aspen ideas Festival, food and wine, the rodeo, and John Denver’s wonderful nature preserve Windstar, right next door!

(Note: If you are looking for a Marriot /antiseptic/ hypoallergenic central AC set-up, head elsewhere. This is a ranch, with wildlife, domestic animals, birds, flying insects, and nature. Think of it as the best “Glamping” experience you could have.)

In winter, skiing at Snowmass is 19 minutes away, and winter hiking in a beautiful nature preserve is 5 minutes away!

Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome! (If you are leaving doggies for the day, please bring a crate for them)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Weddings/ events require an additional $10,000 event fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1051424vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

Snowmass

Located in Snowmass, this holiday home is in a rural area. Snowmass Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Linear Park and The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Snowmass, CO

What's nearby

  • Capitol Creek Trail - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Snowmass Mountain - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Snowmass Mall - 23 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Aspen Mountain - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Glenwood Hot Springs - 43 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CC Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Woody Creek Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stubbies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tipsy Trout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Jalisco - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting ?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting on 27 Oct 2026 start from £936, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Pet-friendly Boutique Ranch ! Next to skiing, fishing, rafting located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Capitol Creek Trail and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Roaring Fork River. Penny Hot Springs and Maroon Lake Scenic Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 99 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Kevin’s! It is such a peaceful & beautiful getaway, and the house is really special, clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed and we really enjoyed it. Also, was a really easy 25/30 min drive from both snowmass and aspen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a special getaway- truly a slice of heaven and very accurate description. “Elevated glamping” as Kevin called it. The wall of windows is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting architecture, pets friendly. Specious for family of 4. Close enough to Aspen.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A huge thank you to Kevin for being so accommodating. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this truly unique and relaxing property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a unique property featuring a huge wall of windows with a gorgeous view year round. Watching the sunset over the summer plains of old Snowmass while reading a book was an unforgettable experience. Kevin is great and clearly loves this property and the area around it. The location was ideal for 15-20 minutes drives to see the whole area over a long weekend: early morning hikes to the Maroon Bells, lunch and shopping in Aspen, afternoon hikes with the dogs through Snowmass, and evening dinners in Basalt’s picturesque downtown. Take the scenic route when you can (Watson Divide)!A couple of things to know if you’re booking here: 1) It is advertised as pet-friendly and the cabin certainly is, but there is no enclosed yard. So you will only let your dogs off-leash here if they have great recall and if you don’t mind them running through long grass or near a road. If you want to go for walks with your dogs, you will end up walking down the nearby county road which is moderately trafficked.2) The property is more of quaint cabin in the woods than a luxury mountain retreat. There is no central air, so it is warm in the summer sun and relies on space heaters in the winter (there are many in the unit). The unit is showing its age and there are a few things that could be improved to make the stay more comfortable. The shower, open holes in the floor in some rooms, and a lack of locking doors might keep some travelers from feeling truly relaxed during their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bohemian property in the mountains was a very hot week
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Beautiful!

Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Wonderful stay in a serene location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Painted Pony Ranch! The property and surrounding location are as beautiful and relaxing as it gets, while being close enough to the surrounding towns for restaurants/groceries/etc. Kevin is an extremely friendly and accommodating host. The place was equipped with everything we needed for a long weekend stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Beautiful setting in Old Snowmass

We had a wonderful stay at Painted Pony. The setting is spectacular and Kevin is a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES G.

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

Great spot!

Very cozy ranch spot close to snowmass and downtown aspen! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Great experience

So nice staying on a Ranch with chickens and goats. Dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
We love animals, so it is great to see that you enjoyed them too! COme again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris e. e.

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

Ski trip

We had a wonderful time great house and yard for dogs! Very good location to ski all around Aspen, would love to see experience a different season next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina H.

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

Peaceful Country Setting

A unique home in a quiet country setting. The listing perfectly described all the features. We had a comfortable stay, and the dogs enjoyed the outdoor space as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, rustic, clean, stunning area and exactly what we were looking for with our family and international friend! We loved the setting and farm feel. The goats and dogs added to the farm feel. Wonderful host and we felt very welcome on Kevin's property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samson N.

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

Perfect home for your stay in the mountains

This beautiful home was the perfect stay for my friends and me while on vacation to ski and see music in Aspen. Kevin is an incredible host and such a nice person. If I'm back in this area of Colorado, I won't be staying anywhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andria P.

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

Unique getaway in paradise

We loved our stay in gorgeous Old Snowmass and felt right at home in this charming property complete with goats and chickens. Our host was responsive and the house had everything we needed. Close to both Aspen and Basalt and more spectacular hikes than we could fit in in 2 quick weeks! Would love to visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Welcoming retreat

Lovely rental complete with friendly goats. Our family of 4 plus pup enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend at the painted pony ranch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed t our Shakespearian goats--Hamlet and Ophelia are adorable when they're behaving!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James v.

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

Cool and quirky

The architecture and setting of this home is amazing. It comes with 2 very friendly goats and dog. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it, if you are looking for something unique and off the beaten path.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David i.

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

David

Loved the kitchen and family room. Very spacious and well equipped. I think my dog enjoyed the vacation more than we did...running around outside and playing with the goats, dogs and wild turkeys!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Rejuvenating, Serene, unbelievably Idyllic!

Out of five stars, this is a six
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Grazie mille! Awesome guests. COme back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susy N.

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

Fun and unique house

My family had a great stay at Painted Pony Ranch! We loved the warm atmosphere, the sweeping views from the living room, and the close proximity to skiing at Snowmass…and the goats! The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were very comfortable, and we enjoyed having movie night and watching the Super Bowl on the huge screen in the living room. Kevin is a thoughtful host who took care of every detail!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Just What We Were Looking For!

Wonderful stay! I booked this property for an associate on assignment for our company. It was exactly as described and exactly what our associate had been looking for. The host was great to work with and very accommodating. We could not have asked for anything more. Our stay was even extended at the last minute. Again, a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
It was wonderful having you here! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allison f.

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

Winter ranch

Loved Ophelia and hamlet - Kevin rocks too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thanks for the props! I don't mind coming in second place to my goats!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Fun at the Painted Pony

The Painted Pony is in a beautiful setting. We and our dog enjoyed the property. We really like this location as it's close to Aspen, Basalt, and Carbondale with their gorgeous scenery and many hiking opportunities to burn off the calories from all the good food. The host, Kevin, is very helpful and we really enjoyed our conversations with him.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you Charles! I'm glad you both enjoyed the unique pleasures of Painted Pony! It was a pleasure hosting both. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Abhilash K.

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

As described- fun getaway

Property is just as described. No surprises. We enjoyed Kevin’s hospitality, the dogs and goats. We wanted a place to get away from usual plugged in lifestyle while not being too far away from it and this place did the trick. Our 3 yo enjoyed the stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin P Ward

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I was raised overseas, attended Harvard, and worked as a creative director in NY for Apple , IBM, Silicon Graphics, and other early tech companies. On the NGO side, I designed the online face of RFK Jr's Riverkeeper and Waterkeeper Alliance.
After many years on the East Coast, my family and I headed to the Aspen area. (Where else can you find wildlife, endless outdoor activities, and rugged beauty combined with the cultural and intellectual depth of a big city? ) Upon arriving, I founded the Aspen Science Center, focused on STEM education and outreach. ACES, our gifted minority summer program, physics BBQs, and Physics Cafes are well-attended institutions in the valley. Our paradisical ranch, close to the wilderness as well as the hustle and bustle of Aspen, lent itself perfectly to raising two wonderful, engaged, multifarious daughters, who are now off to college. Having enjoyed B&Bs while touring through Europe, I thought it would be fun to offer this unique wild/civilized experience to visitors ( and their animals). Let's see!

Why they chose this property

Painted Pony is the perfect vacation hideaway. You are minutes from world-class hiking, fishing, skiing, rafting, the X Games, jazz concerts....you name it, we are near it! The great thing though, is when you want serenity and escape from all of the activities, the reflecting pond, pastures, outdoor patio tables and furry creatures are waiting to offer a more serene style of entertainment.

What makes this property unique

I'm guessing there are not too many Airbnbs where you can get up close and personal with friendly goats, alpacas, horses, and donkeys--and enjoy fresh free-range farm eggs from our own bevy of feathered beauties! (They lay in the spring through early fall--once it gets chilly, they take the season off). It is a uniquely enjoyable experience. Hanging out with humans gets tiresome. Communing with goats? Never!

Languages:

English, French

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