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Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073

Cabin in Twin Lakes with kitchen and fireplace

Photo gallery for Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073

You've never seen a bathroom like it!  We turned an antique bucket into a sink.
Standing in the shower, looking back into the kitchen, with the door open.
In the morning, the lake it like glass, and wild life abounds.
The cabin in the summer, looking down from the road above.
The cabin in the fall, looking down from the road above,

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mount Elbert
  • Place, Twin Lakes Reservoir
  • Place, Interlaken Trail
  • Airport, Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073

Remote yet easily accessible, this is a perfect year round retreat. Originally built in 1885, every surface has been restored and upgraded, including exposed logs, bronze counters and custom tile work.

The historic cabin is about 500 square feet and has an open floor plan. There's a comfy queen size bed with all the sheets, pillows and blankets you'll need. The kitchen, although small, is fully stocked with cookware and everything you'll want but the food. There's a small fridge and freezer, stove and oven. In the winter, you'll find the cabin stocked with firewood and kindling, and there's also electric baseboard heat. The cabin has Wi-Fi internet and cell phones get excellent reception. There's a flat screen TV with HDMI, a DVD player, and DVD library for your enjoyment. You'll also find some board gamesl and cards in a dresser drawer. Time and again guests say the bathroom is their favorite room, with an antique ash bucket converted into a sink, and unique details throughout.

For those not familiar with the historic town of Twin Lakes, it is nestled along Hwy 82 which continues over Independence Pass and into Aspen (about 40 miles) in the summer. The drive is so spectacular that it has been listed in the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die". The activity of the summer months ends from November- May, when the Pass closes along with the local shops and Inns. Year round you'll be 20 miles (in opposite directions) from both Buena Vista (you'll love Cottonwood Hot Springs, river rafting and Eddyline- the local brewery and gourmet pizzeria) and Leadville (ski at Cooper, ride the train and go antiquing). Or maybe best of all, you can stay put and enjoy endless outdoor activities on the lake, or on hiking, skiing, snow shoe and biking trails. The Leadville 100 even puts a station outside our front gate!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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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
One queen size bed. You can put a kid on the floor
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$35 one time pet fee!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are staying in the wild, so never leave food outside! And if there's food in your car, be sure to lock it. Bears have no problem opening cars

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twin Lakes

Located in Twin Lakes, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Independence Ghost Town and Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Twin Lakes Reservoir. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buena Vista, CO

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes Reservoir - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Interlaken Trail - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Independence Pass - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Twin Lakes - 34 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 35 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Twin Lakes Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perkolated Peaks Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indy Pass Pies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punky's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Inn of The Black Wolf - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Twin Lakes Reservoir and within 12 miles (20 km) of Interlaken Trail and Arkansas River. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Walter Williams

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Your hosts are Jessica and Walter. Walter is a tile artist who spent months renovating the cabin and did all the wonderful work you see throughout the cabin. After years living in Vail, he spent nearly 8 years in Romania before settling back in Colorado. Jessica is a metal artist and is busy running her company that creates large architectural and ornamental metal projects around the country. They have traveled extensively with their son Leo both domestically and abroad. Jessica speaks French, Walter's speaks Romanian and Leo is very proud of his Pig Latin. Rudy is their faithful mutt, who speaks dog fluently.

Languages:

English, French

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