Epic Mountain View Dark Skies Retreat with 2 Living Spaces, Perfect for Couples & Families

Summary:

Discover 'The Trading Post,' a stunning couples & family-friendly retreat in Silver Cliff, CO, offering breathtaking mountain views and a tranquil escape. This charming house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a wrap-around deck perfect for stargazing under Certified Dark Skies. Enjoy modern amenities, including a fireplace, EV charging, and a fully equipped kitchen. Explore nearby attractions like hiking trails and charming towns, making it an ideal base for a memorable getaway!



The Space:

You will love Dark Skies Vacations new gem, "The Trading Post". A very lightly lived-in (100%) vacation home perfect for two couples or families seeking a peaceful escape and awe-inducing views with certified Dark Skies. Enjoy breathtaking 200-degree panoramic views of the Wet Mountain and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges from a very private, wrap-around deck.



Trading Post is the perfect getaway for couples and families, offering 2 separate living spaces, one upstairs and one downstairs. Priced for COUPLES: Base rate is set for two guests. $25 per night for each additional guest.



This hypoallergenic home features a unique blend of Silver Cliff's mining history, yet with all modern comforts such as a fully equipped kitchen, StarLink internet for remote work, and a relaxing Southwestern/mountain decor. Two matching bedroom-bathroom suites and ample space are ideal for couples, or families with children. But no pets—that's a feature of this hypoallergenic offering.



The home and surroundings make for a serene retreat, allowing families to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with each other amidst stunning natural beauty that photographs cannot capture.



And talk about quiet! It's 7+ blocks from the two highways that pass through Silver Cliff and Westcliffe.



Just across the street is the Park-to-Park Trail, a peaceful path through Silver Cliff to Westcliffe in the west. The towns are a certified Dark Sky Community and feature the new Planet Walk, a true to scale walk through our solar system, starting at Bluff Park at the end of Main St in Westcliffe. The town of Westcliffe is known for its art galleries. local shops, historic backdrop to classic movies from the 60s/70s, and especially coffee shops. Silver Cliff is known for its museum, parks, historic sites, and historic cemeteries, with headstones that glow on very dark nights. You will experience a culture that blends ranching, history, and art.



Stargazers frequent this Dark Skies Community to experience the wonders of the Milky Way, seasonal meteor showers, and stunning mountain scenery - day or night. New listing, so book now to save your dates and create unforgettable memories in this one of a kind home!



Managed by Dark Skies Vacations, a VRBO Premier Host and Airbnb Superhost. Approaching 4,000 stays over 9 years, all in the Wet Mountain Valley of Southern Colorado.



Enjoy the convenience of ample off-alley parking. A few steps up to the deck and front door, which features a SmartLock with a unique code for each reservation.



The main floor offers a great room with a gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance. A bar-style galley kitchen faces the living area, perfect for conversations while cooking. A full range of spices and staples is provided. Coffee makers on both levels. A cocktail-style table for four is just a step off the kitchen in a sun-filled nook with mountain views. The master bedroom with bathroom access, full-sized washer/dryer, and generous pantry are also on the main floor.



The lower level (which is half way underground and keeps temperatures much cooler in the summer) features a second living area with a gas fireplace, a bedroom and bathroom similar to the master suite with a walk-in shower. The family/entertainment room opens to a shaded patio with a small desk area and a wet bar. A queen bed is placed in a nook off the family room, comfortable for an adult or smaller children. As the home does not have air conditioning, like most homes in the area, the lower level offers a cool escape from the sun in the summer.



Furthermore, once the sun sets in summer the air cools down rapidly and open windows quickly help to provide cool air throughout the house. There are also plenty of ceiling fans throghout the home.



Guest Access:

StarLink internet and a 240V 30 AMP charging outlet is included. You'll be booking the entire house, including a large washer/dryer set. Enjoy thoughtful amenities such as and BBQ grill, kitchen appliances.



StarLink Bandwidth is ample for the numerous (5) TVs* located in areas allowing others in your group to enjoy the mountain views in peace and quiet. You'll receive a door code three days before your arrival.



The base price is for four guests. Two more guests may be added for $25 per night per person.



*Bring your credentials for streaming your favorite TV/Music content.



The Neighborhood:

The Trading Post is located in a quiet, newly developed neighborhood with no though streets. The property is more than seven blocks away from either of the two lightly traveled state highways. Rest and relaxation is easy in such a safe and tranquil environment.



After decompressing and ready for exercise, walk across 4th Street to access the Park-to-Park Trail leading to Westcliffe and Silver Cliff's fine parks, shops, galleries, and museums. Or head 1/2 mile east on the Park to Park Trail to Silver Cliff's Community Park where you will find tennis courts, ball fields an even a skate park that is pretty impressive for such a small town. Westcliffe's Bluff Park is a brisk 30 minute walk to the west.



Altitude Fitness Center is a 12 minute walk (.6 mi) where day passes are available for $12. To speed your access, pre-fill AFC's new-guest form located in the pantry.



Getting Around:

This rural community allows ATVs to be driven from the property to trails as long as State Highways are crossed but not traversed.

Trading Post's little corner of Silver Cliff is ideal for walkers, runners, ATVers, or traditional (automobile) drivers.



Other Things to Note:

Important Facts:

Parking is conveniently located to the home entry.



The third bedroom is a nook connected to the garden-level family room with a (queen-sized) day-bed and a small closet. Floor-space is limited (7' x 8 ') and the room opens up, ~4 feet wide, to the family room.



Caution for young families: Both bathrooms have showers (only) and the sinks are adult height Farmers Sink surrounded by an ample vanity lip. Wee ones will need assistance.



The 240 volt, 30 AMP outlet box shown in one of the last photos of this listing.



Trading Post is managed by Dark Skies Vacations, a VRBO Premier Host and Airbnb Superhost. Over 4,000 groups over 8 years in the Wet Mountain Valley.



Interaction with Guests:

Interaction with host is up to the guests. No key exchange is required so you may check in anytime after the check-in time.