Welcome to The Royal View Lodge, located in beautiful Bear Valley Basin of southern Colorado in an area called the Wet Mountains.
House features include: a well-appointed kitchen with double oven, plenty of counter space including all cooking and serving utensils necessary to prepare any meal, granite-topped bar providing additional seating to the breakfast room table. A separate sunlit dining room that seats 10 and a comfortable living space with a striking stone gas fireplace; a gas BBQ grill located on lower patio is available for all your grilling needs.

The oversized 2nd floor master suite, with king-sized bed, is a quiet retreat with its own charming gas fireplace and private spacious balcony. Bath has Jacuzzi tub separate shower and plenty of natural light. The expansive landing provides comfortable reading/writing space and inspiring mountain landscape views.

Lower-level walkout includes secondary living space with stone fireplace, French doors to the outside patios, 2 queen bedrooms, 1 sleeper sofa and 1 full bath with a Jacuzzi tub. Covered patio on the south and west sides of the home provides a fabulous spot to enjoy peaceful mountain surroundings, view local wildlife. Also sit and soak up the experience of unforgettable sunsets and breathtaking night skies in the wonderful relaxing hot tub.

Although you could spend all day on the deck enjoying the spectacular Sangre de Cristo views and relaxing on the deck chaise lounges; board games, a pool table and Starlink wireless internet are available for your entertainment. (Starlink is in beta test therefore there is no guarantee of service)

The 42-acre property is located just 19 miles Northeast of Westcliffe via Colorado Highway 96 and County Road 271 and is easily accessed with just 2 miles of unpaved roads. All at the foot of the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountain range and its world class hiking/jeep/horse trails and high (11-12,000 elevation) mountain lakes. A hiker's dream location!

The fourth bedroom is a private family suite located through the breezeway and up the staircase. The oversized suite is appointed with a king bed, two built in single beds and full bathroom. A sitting area with a double recliner loveseat, television and bar height table add to the relaxing atmosphere. Three large picture windows showcase the fabulous Sangre de Cristo views. It can be rented for an additional $175/night plus $75/stay cleaning fee. Please let us know if this is desired during your stay when you make a reservation. If you decide after you arrive you need it a $60 trip fee will be assessed for the property manager to come unlock it.