This house has an INCREDIBLE view of the tower. It sits in a peaceful area of the Campstool ranch overlooking a canyon between the house and the road. Sit out on the porch and listen to the wind whispering through the pine and aspen tree-lined canyon or bring binoculars to watch climbers on the tower and for spotting wildlife. We also enjoyed star gazing- seeing both the Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights during our week.
The house sits at the end of the best maintained gravel road that I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving. We do suggest being mindful as you drive in and out- the neighbors have some ‘Houdini cows’ that occasionally slip through the fence and may be found standing in the road. Don’t worry- a cattle traffic jam is much safer than a Buffalo traffic jam! The house is definitely a rural dream. I was sad to come home.
Lincoln and Ashley, the hosts, are two of the absolutely hardest working people I’ve met. Ashley runs The Gulch restaurant nearby (we highly recommend the Bourbon Burger, and don’t pass up a piece of pie- the strawberry rhubarb is out of this world!) and Lincoln runs the ranch with the help of their super charming young son. They have thought of everything that the canyon house needs- including a proper coffee grinder for your morning caffeine fix and a rarity in a vacation home- actually SHARP steak knives!
The artwork throughout the house tells the story of not only the Campstool Ranch, but also movie productions set in the area. The pinball machine in the basement is Close Encounters of the Third Kind themed.
This is a family property and felt like home to us. The house was truly clean and comfortable. My husband and I are not small people. My generous hind end usually has a hard time finding an equally generous chair. This was not the case here. The beds were comfortable, the couches cozy, and the kitchen is the perfect size to work in while also hanging out with friends and family.
The AC works very well, and we were pleased to find a box fan in a basement bedroom for nighttime noise. An on-demand water heater ensures that you will be able to take a hot shower, even immediately after doing dishes, a load of laundry, and letting your family shower before you. The Jack and Jill style bathroom in the basement has ample space for getting ready. We have AT&T and enjoyed very solid cell reception at the house.
We have zero regrets in booking the Campstool Ranch Canyon house and want to stay again.
