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Off the Beaten Path Historic Cabin Surrounded By Raw Beauty STRL #2025-073
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Buena Vista, CO
- Place, Twin Lakes Reservoir8 min walk
- Place, Aspen Mountain
- Place, Copper Mountain Ski Resort53 min drive
- Airport, Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)166 min drive
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!
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!
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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
One queen size bed. You can put a kid on the floor
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
$35 one time pet fee!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Twin Lakes Reservoir, while Temple Israel Synagogue and Museum and Tabor Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Buena Vista, CO
What's nearby
- Twin Lakes Reservoir - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 27 min drive - 43.3 km
- Ski Cooper - 43 min drive - 63.0 km
- Cottonwood Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 59.4 km
- Copper Mountain Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 89.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Perkolated Peaks Coffee - 4 min walk
- The Twin Lakes Inn - 4 min walk
- Punky's - 5 min walk
- Indy Pass Pies - 3 min walk
- The Tastier Tent - 21 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jo B.
2 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jo B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
April J.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twin Lakes Historic Cabin
April J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve D.
3 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Steve D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Howard L.
12 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howard L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurel C.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurel C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
20 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway in a cute rustic cabin
Patrick M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ricky H.
24 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Ricky H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
15 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Awesome




Matt D.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pam M.
13 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Twin Lakes
Pam M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenny R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
John K.
4 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint , rustic cozy cabin
John K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James P.
27 Mar, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin
James P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jodi N.
19 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Jodi N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cristy W.
30 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back!
Cristy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley V.
13 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Ashley V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
julie a.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and peaceful getaway!
julie a.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
24 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the miners cabin
Lisa A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
14 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter vacation
Melissa S.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie G.
26 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Cabin Getaway
Bobbie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
27 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Matt D.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa A.
25 Feb, 2016
For nature and outdoor sports lovers: Beautiful mountain cabin, peaceful hideaway
Vanessa A.
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M., Kansas City
3 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Dennis M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Heather J.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing
Heather J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lois M.
8 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter getaway!
Lois M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Walter Williams
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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