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Circle J Ranch - 200+ acres of private Colorado experiences for family & friends

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A wooden deck with a rocking chair, a dark door, and a white building with a visible window.
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A modern kitchen with a bar area, white bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinetry, and a large island.
Enjoy the mountains winter or summer

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lake George, CO
  • Place, Wilkerson Pass
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Eleven Mile State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

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

Bathroom

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

Bathroom

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

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Circle J Ranch - 200+ acres of private Colorado experiences for family & friends

Circle J Ranch is the perfect Colorado FAMILY REUNION destination.  It sits on 200+ acres at 8400 feet of beautiful Colorado mountain landscape with private mountain, meadows, pond/ lake, springs visited daily by elk, deer and classic Colorado history.  A gorgeous family ranch for 60+ years it has a conservation easement to preserve this perfect summer and winter destination with 300+ days of sunshine a year.  This beautiful ranch is surrounded by the Pike National Forest on 3 sides. 

So much classic Colorado history took place here. The ghost town of Hayman, CO still has a large stove and foundations with 3 reclaimed mines where Copper and desperate searches for gold and silver never worked out for those risk taking immigrants. This is also the prior home of Gottleib Fluhman, the Swiss rancher murdered in the nearby Death Cave potentially by the volatile Benjamin Radcliffe. Some say Gottleib still wanders the property searching for his favorite lost cows whom he all named.

The home was remodeled in 2023, the open concept home includes 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and can sleep 18 people. Nestled in the mountains, this property was once the historical town of Hayman and contains breathtaking views of Pike's Peak, 10 miles of private hiking and biking trails and numerous ruins to be explored. This is the perfect place to truly escape the busyness of life.

We take your safety and security seriously and this property has special local compliance requirements of a signed rental agreement, ID verification and a $40 damage waiver (covers accidental breaks, mishaps, due its rural location and extravagant extras, repairs are quite expensive and we hate charging guests for simple). 

To make this easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.



Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay.





If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!



Park County STR# STR-0024-2026

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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
Children must be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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 and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No open wood burning fires
No driving motor vehicles off the main road on ranch property. Please use roads on National Forest property for UTVs and ATVs.
Pets are welcome outdoors only and a kennel is in the garage for staying overnight. Please clean up any poop as it attracts bears. No pets inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-0024-2026
Property # 3483206vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Lake George

Located in Lake George, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Florissant Children's Park and Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Wilkerson Pass - 20 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Spinney Mountain State Park - 35 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Eleven Mile State Park - 36 min drive - 30.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Bbq Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake George Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • pHunkury
  • ‪schnibs truck - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Wilkerson Pass, Florissant Children's Park and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum and Florissant Public Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jayna Hendershot

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The Circle-J Ranch on 200+ acres has been in the family for over 50 years and we grew up working the land and loving the deep history. The original owner loved to share the stories of Gottlieb Fluhman and Ben Ratcliff and now we get to share that same experience with others.

Why they chose this property

The Circle-J Ranch at Elk Mountain is the perfect way to get away from the heat of summer with average high temperatures of 70-80 degrees all summer long with nothing but clear skies day/ night and the wind blowing through the trees. Wildlife is abundant and peace/ serenity in a luxurious newly remodeled home.

What makes this property unique

Space, privacy, quiet and mountain beauty with nearby adventure, history and intrigue

Languages:

English, Spanish

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