This was such a great place to ring in 2025! We really appreciated Michael's communication, starting from before booking. Before he confirmed the reservation, he let us know that the wood stove was temporarily out of service and wouldn’t be repaired until after the holidays. We’ve definitely stayed in places that accepted our booking but upon arrival, a key feature failed to be available/wasn’t working, so Michael’s openness was refreshing. We had a good feeling even from that interaction and decided to move forward with the booking. So glad we did! The house was still cozy and warm enough with baseboard heating. The immediate area surrounding the house was private and large enough for a small hike. And the view of the mountains right from the living room? Breathtaking! The town of Andes, while small, was cute. We had lunch at the diner—which was about a 12-minute drive from the cabin—and enjoyed a post-lunch walk down the rail trail. The TV setup (and superb surround sound system) was great for a slow night in after a day out. The beds were on the firmer side, but still comfortable. The water in the shower was warm, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the wi-fi was fast. We also want to give an honorable mention to the books around the cabin. I would return for a week just to devour more if I could—so grateful for all the unexpected book recs! You can really feel the love and care put into the cabin. We would definitely recommend for a quiet getaway in the mountains.