Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp

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The couch in the living room converts to a queen bed. Enjoy the fireplace!

Camp Sherman is a true, authentic log cabin.

Al-fresco dessert and big-fish storytelling.

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Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 686 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Explore the area

Fairplay, CO

South Park City Museum12 min drive
Main Street34 min drive
Breckenridge Ski Resort42 min drive
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

An authentic log cabin located in the heart of the Mosquito Range. Camp Sherman is an off-the-grid cabin, sitting on 10 acres undisturbed forest, designed to be the ultimate high country basecamp for adventure. Here, you can choose your own adventure all-day long: From fishing gold-medal waters, hunting for that prized 10-point elk, bagging 14ers (Sherman, Lincoln, Bross, Cameron and Democrat's trailheads are just a short drive away), ripping sweet single track on a mountain bike, exploring the rich mining history of Park County or enjoying the hustle and bustle of Breckenridge. And how do you let that jam-packed adventure day ring out? With a cook-out and a glass of wine on the very spacious deck, a game of horseshoes (a swing for the little ones) and a few roasted marshmallows around the large fire-pit under the Milky Way.
Camp Sherman is truly a rustic 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom log cabin with a loft that can sleep 6. For the ultimate Colorado mountain experience, Camp Sherman is off the grid powered by solar with its own well, twice-filtered pure drinking water, indoor plumbing and gas. The kitchen is fully stocked to cook a gourmet meal (sorry no microwave) or enjoy a morning coffee (French press) on the porch swing or Adirondack rocking chairs.
Modern technology has been added for additional entertainment and communication purposes. In the cabin, you will have full 4G cell connection, Wifi and a 32" TV with Blueray player hooked up for Netflix.
We're excited to share our very special family getaway with you, and hope you will cherish and love it as much as we do.

Property manager

Stephanie & Olaf Richter

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Whimsical Hollow is a truly "ROMANTIC" log cabin nestled in the woods and high peaks of Park County!

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cabin not child proof for babies or toddlers.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only.

All Park County fire bans must be observed. Renter will assume responsibility for any fines incurred for failure to abide by these regulations.

If you are using the grill, please clean it afterwards with the grill brush, which can be found inside the grill's storage cabinet.

All kitchen garbage must be bagged and tied, and dropped into the garbage bins near the driveway entrance.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alma

This cabin is located in Alma. Highside Brewing and Mayflower Gulch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore High Creek Fen Preserve and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

South Park City Museum - 12 min drive
Main Street - 34 min drive
Beaver Run SuperChair - 37 min drive
Breckenridge Ski Resort - 42 min drive
Mount Evans - 53 min drive

Getting around

Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

South Park Brewing - 12 min drive
South Park Saloon - 10 min drive
Otto’s - 12 min drive
Otto's Food Cart - 10 min drive
Java Moose - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp located?

Set in Alma, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Park County Public Library, Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course and South Park City Museum. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and Alma Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James D.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great crash pad for a ski weekend at Breckenridge!

If you want to ski two days at Breck or Keystone, Camp Sherman is a great choice. Everything you need and nothing you don’t - best of all - no craziness of busy ski town and no I-70 mayhem. We’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

26 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This cabin is absolutely amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for my vacation. The wildlife was abundant during my stay. Interior reflected a true cabin and I loved it however it was close enough to other towns for sight seeing. Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

This property was a perfect getaway, that included all the all the necessities of home with the off grid experience I was looking to have. A cow moose and her calf joined me for morning coffee. The location was perfect for access to Mosquito Ridge, Hooser pass and a quick trip into Breckenridge to visit a couple of breweries. Olaf was very responsive to help us with a small issue with the power system. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cabin

What a wonderful cabin. Rustic but very well and thoughtfully equipped. Would recommend and stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatum P., Canadian, tx

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Base camp Adventure

The cabin and location are both great. We loved how clean and efficient it is. Simple, rustic, and wonderful. A great place for drinking coffee, fresh mountain air, and rest and renewal. We were joined one morning by a big bull moose and got the pleasure of watching him graze in the meadow while we sipped our cup of Joe. Loved Camp Sherman!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie & Olaf Richter

Hi there. We're a young active family who values creativity, authenticity, the smell of a campfire and a push to the summit. During the week, you'll find us rushing around in the city and trying to raise 2 little perfect humans. On the weekends, we try to stretch out, exhale deep and take advantage of the rich Colorado backcountry.

Why they chose this property

Stephanie and Olaf chose this property to make it their weekend adventure getaway and to raise a family amidst the great outdoors. Camp Sherman has been an integral part to our Colorado high mountain experience, and offers a deep connection to mountains, wildlife, the stars and, in a way, our existence.

What makes this property unique

Camp Sherman is an authentic hand-built, off-the-grid log cabin that is situated in the middle of a 10-acre parcel of land. The entire South Park Valley has been designated as a Natural Heritage Center due to it's rich mining and pioneer history. It's also unique in that the valley floor is at 10,000 feet, which makes for great daytime temperatures when the city is roasting. Camp Sherman itself is situated at 10,200 ft, which is the very low spot of the Valley of the Sun.

Being off-the-grid in an authentic log cabin allows for a unique and deep connection to nature and a simpler way of life. As much as we love the coziness of a roaring fire in the fireplace, we also appreciate a good movie and solid wifi. Modern tech made it possible, so you get to enjoy both the solitude of the setting, along with tech-enabled creature comforts of wifi and Netflix.