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The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access

Vacation home in Westcliffe with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on 10 private acres at an elevation of 8500 feet, The Blue Elk Mountain Home offers a tranquil retreat with mountain breezes and clean air. Walk out your back door to breathtaking views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Front Range or explore nearby Westcliffe's antique shops, boutiques, art galleries and full-service grocery store.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access

The Blue Elk Mountain Home sits on 10 beautiful, peaceful private acres, at an elevation of 8500 feet. Low Humidity, clean air, and fresh Mountain Breezes await!

Walk out your back door and see the incredible, stunning views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Front Range, and her fourteen thousand foot peaks! Walk out your front door, with views of the Wet Mountains! The breathtaking views and the peace here are second to none.

The location is perfect. Only 7-1/2 mile to the Historic Town of Westcliffe, Colorado, which features plenty of dining and shopping, including Antique Shops, Boutiques, Art Galleries, Coffee Shops, and a full service Grocery Store.
Year round access on County Maintained Roads., and Private Roads.
Westcliffe offers many family fun filled events throughout the year.

Westcliffe is a designated Dark Sky Community. Check out the observatory and the amazing stargazing! Enjoy the telescope and check out the Milky Way , planets, constellations and stars.

Minutes from the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, and the San Isabel National Forest, where you have many accesses and options for hiking, fishing and nature exploring.

Fly fishing, trout fishing, horseback riding, Llama trekking, are close by, as well.

The Blue Elk Mountain Home is fully stocked, and offers a Washer/Dryer.

Please Note: The Blue Elk is a short term rental property approved by Custer County.
The guest limit per Custer County is 4 guest including children.
We do have security cameras on the exterior of The Blue Elk for security purposes only.
Please message me with any questions! And enjoy your stay!
Thank you !
Tracy Gullet

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

* Maximum guest limit 4. * No Hunting * No Firearms or shooting of any kind * No open burning or firepits * No pets * No parties * No smoking
* Please dispose of trash in bear proof trash container. * Clean grill after each use (Bear Preventative) * We do not rent to Companies/Contractors
* All guest must read the instruction manual, which has important instructions for arrival and departure

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Food and drink in kitchen please

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
CO, Westcliffe

What's nearby

  • Hermit Park - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Smokey Jack Observatory - 22 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Silver Cliff Museum - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 28 min drive - 29.7 km
  • San Isabel Lake - 56 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Letter Drop Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sangres Best - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Hermit Park, Smokey Jack Observatory, and Silver Cliff Museum. Dundee Dog Park is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

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