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Spectacular Mountain Retreat

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Towers over 30 acre meadow below
House before Storm
First snowfall of winter
Meadow from Dining Room Deck Winter
Meadow from Dining Room Deck Summer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 125995.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

The Byers Peak Room

1 Queen Bed

The Canyon Room

1 King Bed

The Craglough Suite

1 King Bed

The Humming Bird Room

1 Queen Bed

The Pine View Room

4 Single Beds

The South West Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

The Byers Peak Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Canyon Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Craglough Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Guest Bathroom

Toilet

The Humming Bird Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Pine View Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The South West Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Mountain Retreat

Commanding breathtaking views and situated on 80 acres bordering National Forest and the Fraser River, our beautiful home has been featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyles and shown on the Home and Garden Channel's Dream Builders!

The house is a short drive to the Winter Park Ski Resort, and is close to the Devil's Thumb Cross Country Ski Facility, and the 27 hole Pole Creek Golf Course. The house is built next to the Strawberry Road Recreation Management Area , which with its extensive trail system, offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking right on the doorstep. The gold medal Fraser River which lies in the valley below the house gives an opportunity for fly fishing and was one of President Eisenhower's favorite trout streams. The home comes with all the necessary amenities to make your stay perfect: all bedrooms have private bathrooms. The large master suite has a sitting area, fireplace and a private study. There are two living rooms with fireplaces, 3 decks, 2 patios, a kitchen which seats 12, a formal dining room which seats 12, a conservatory, an outdoor hot-tub, and a pool table room. High speed internet is provided with STARLINK.

THE HOUSE CAN ACCOMMODATE 12 GUESTS, IS NON- SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. The septic system can only accommodate a maximum of 12 guests. Any guests who rent the property resume responsibility for properly managing the plumbing capacity of the home. Additional guests or pressures on the system may result in additional cleaning or septic service charges otherwise.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must be 25 or older to rent. Anyone making a reservation when under 25 years old will be required to cancel the reservation.
Craglough House can accommodate in luxury wedding parties of up to 12 person. However, the house/grounds are not suitable for an on site wedding.
We can provide names of several local resorts that can accommodate on site weddings.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number STR23-120725

About the area

Tabernash

Located in Tabernash, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Cozens Ranch House Museum and Moffat Tunnel West Portal are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Winter Park Ski Resort and Ranch Creek Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Fraser Valley Library - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Colorado Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Grand Park Community Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cozens Ranch House Museum - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Winter Park Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Fraser/Winter Park Station - 7 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wake N’ Bacon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Noble Buck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tabernash Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

As of 7 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Mountain Retreat on 12 Apr, 2026 start from S$1,029, 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 Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Mountain Retreat located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ranch Creek Spa, Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Cozens Ranch House Museum. Fraser Valley Library and Colorado Adventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen & James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic. The views are breathtaking and it is so well appointed. We had 6 couples and there was plenty of room for everyone. The dining room table fits 12 and provided a lot of space for eating and then playing games. One thing to be aware of is that the road leading up to the house is not paved and has many potholes. We skied at Winter Park and had a great time - would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark A.

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

Very nice

Stunning views, comfortable and charming accommodations. Multi- cultural artifacts, beautiful rugs, the place feels like a museum. Nice hiking, good fishing, helpful host. We especially appreciated the large dining table.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thanks for staying with us at The Craglough Mark! Your comments are so kind and we are so happy you enjoyed the properties decorations. They come from our world travels and are near and dear to our hearts! We hope to host you the next time you visit the Fraser Valley!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

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

Fantastic Stay!!!

We had 5 couples in our group, everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. The house decor is amazingly eclectic and beautiful. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Hot tub was clean and has an amazing view. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Cathy! It was a joy and a pleasure hosting you and your family! We would love to host you again the next time you are in the Fraser Valley! Thank you so much for your recommendation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Amazing Mountain Retreat

We love returning to this mansion every year for our healing retreat. Everything is so perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great place & plenty of room for our family and friends.

We love staying here. Easy access to the slopes and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks for staying with us again! See you next year! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikol B.

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

Beautiful Property

Absolutely loved this property! Beautiful! A little off the beaten path but still so accessible to all things in town and at the ski resort. Highly recommend staying here! The views will not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you Nikol! We hope you visit with us the next time you visit the Fraser Valley! Glad you enjoyed The Craglough property and its surrounding views!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami F.

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

Happiness With A View

Large group of family and friends for a week of winter fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Tami! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family! We hope to see you back at the Craglough again real soon! Kathy & Mark Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shonda R.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our large group of family and friends loved our stay. Plenty of room to spread out, lovely kitchen to prepare meals, comfortable beds. Will definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Glad you had a wonderful experience! We look forward to hosting you again soon! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We loved this house, it was spacious and beautiful!

This home is a little off the beaten path but we loved the setting! It has great views and a great layout for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying with! We are happy we could provide a much needed getaway and retreat. We hope to host you again soon! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Exceptional House

This is the second time we have rented this house. House is exceptional, clean and very spacious with lovely decor. All rooms were as described. Plenty of room for extended family to spread out. Outside views were spectacular. Loved all the plants both inside and outside. Mark the caretaker was easy to work with, easy to communicate with and very attentive in answering our questions. Easy access to RMNP. I definitely recommend this house to anyone planning trip to west-side of RMNP.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Linda! It's always a pleasure hosting you and your family! We hope to see you again real soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

A great location with plenty of space to relax

Our stay was wonderful. Great kitchen with views of the meadow and distant mountains. A bathroom for every room was a great convenience. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Hi Ryan, It was a pleasure hosting you We are ecstatic to hear your stay was wonderful. You were such a fantastic guest we would be happy to host you again anytime! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami F.

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

Ski 2024

This was our second stay and it was just as great as the first!! The house is spectacular. We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Beautiful home with beautiful views!

The house worked absolutely wonderfully for our family staycation. There was more than enough space for 15 of us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying with us Leah! It was a pleasure hosting you! We hope we get the chance to do so again in the near future! Kathy and Mark Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leaders P.

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

Peaceful

This property not only has beautiful views but the outdoors is so easy to enjoy right from the property with hiking trails. The Host is so easy to communicate with throughout the stay as well. The home itself has everything you need and the kitchen was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was amazing. So many beautiful things to look at. Incredibly comfortable and in an amazing setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We think you are pretty amazing yourself! Do come back and stay with us again soon! We are looking forward to it! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Breathtaking views, spacious and luxurious!

Phenomenal time, caretaker lives on site to take care of any potential questions and highly recommend 4x4 capability of heavy snow anticipated for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you over the New Year John! Glad you and the family had a phenomenal holiday and enjoyed the home! Kathy & Mark Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

We love this home!

This was our second time to stay in this house with our friends for our annual ski trip. We love the house and the view. Everything is so well appointed and clean. I hope to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks Melissa, It's always a pleasure hosting you and your family! See you next year! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Best stay EVER!!!

We have been coming to Winter Park for over 40 years and this was the best place yet! The views are mind blowingly beautiful. The house was completely breathtaking and the hospitality was bar none. Couldn’t have picked a better place! Saw some awesome wildlife including many birds, a rabbit and an arctic fox!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

2022 ski vac

amazing views! great location off the beaten path near hiking/biking trails.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks Jason, It's always a pleasure hosting you! Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great!

MET our expectations, which were outta sight!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Hi Stephen, It was a pleasure hosting you! We hope to host you again in the near future! Kathy & Mark Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Beautiful property with plenty of room

This was our second time staying at the Craglough House with extended family (6 adults, 4 children). There is plenty of room for everyone, ample cooking supplies, a beautiful view and lots of neat places to explore just in the area around the property. Easy drive to Winter Park, super close to Devil’s Thumb Ranch for food/spa. All in all, pretty darn perfect! The owners are great to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Hi Michele, You are too kind! Working with you is fantastic as well! We look forward to hosting you again for the third time! The Craglough Caretakers
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Beautiful view. Perfect having each bedroom with its own bathroom. Gorgeous views.

Plenty of dishes, silverware and cookware. We had everything we needed. Our family of 10 easily sat at the dinner and kitchen tables for meals. We enjoyed the decks immensely and the scenery. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Hi Jan, Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure hosting you! The Craglough Caretakers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Great for large group Winter Park ski trip!

Absolutely incredible! Beautiful views! Awesome location close to Winter Park and Grand Lake/ RMNP. We skiid and snowmobiled, and it was the adventure of a lifetime! The house was gorgeous and came with everything we needed, including a stocked kitchen with 3 ovens. Plenty of beds and lounge spaces. The property manager was very prompt in communication and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres L.

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

An Incredible Escape

The house itself is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. It's incredibly spacious (yet cozy), well furnished, full of all the amenities that you might need, incredible views as well as being nicely isolated to enjoy some peace and tranquility (even though the slopes and the town are only minutes away). The owners of the property are incredibly accommodating and very responsive; they have made our stay even better than we could've imagined. We can't wait to stay here again once we're in the Winter Park area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
It was a joy hosting you and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We can't wait to host you again in the very near future! Craglough Caretakers

About the host

Hosted by William or Joyce Carpenter

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Craglough House was built by Bill and Joyce Carpenter as their dream home. Joyce is a retired social worker from the Social Work Department at the University of South Florida. Bill is a retired professor and former chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The house is modeled on Cragside, a Victorian mansion in Northern England. David Elfring, a renowned architect, captured the spirit of Cragside but with modern conveniences.

Why they chose this property

Joyce and I fell in love with Colorado many years ago. We spent several years looking for the perfect spot. We found the current location in the early 1980s and then proceeded to buy all the land we could afford. By 1997, we had acquired 80 acres and then started house construction. Improving the road, bringing in electricity, telephone, and building the house were epic tasks. You will enjoy the products of the effort.

What makes this property unique

We have a wonderful view of the Fraser River and Canyon and Byers Peak and the adjacent mountain ranges. Guests can walk down to the meadow and access the Fraser River for fishing if they wish and have "out of the door access " to the Strawberry Road Recreation Area for both Summer and Winter activities. The house has antique fireplace surrounds in the downstairs living room and Craglough suite. There is a sun room full of geraniums off the kitchen which also leads onto a balcony. The house's four balconies and patios all offer lovely and varied views of the surrounding countryside. Craglough House offers opportunities for both individual privacy and for family gatherings.

Languages:

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