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Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp

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Exterior detail
The couch in the living room converts to a queen bed. Enjoy the fireplace!
Camp Sherman is a true, authentic log cabin.
The massive deck serves 3 meals a day.
Al-fresco dessert and big-fish storytelling.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Fairplay, CO
  • Place, Alma Fire House & Mining Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, South Park City Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Park County Public Library
    ‪9 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

Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cabin not child proof for babies or toddlers.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1320495vb
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

About the area

Alma

Alma is home to this cabin. South Park City Museum and Alma Fire House & Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Matchless Mine. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

  • Alma Fire House & Mining Museum - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • South Park City Museum - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Park County Public Library - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Highside Brewing - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Otto’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dyer Public House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Java Moose - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salon Mexico - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Burro Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp on 24 July 2026 start from AU$251, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ultimate Off-Grid Adventure Basecamp?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect cabin to unwind in!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a perfect place for a guys trip. Overall a great place to unplug and reset. Surrounded by beautiful views and nature, just the breath of fresh air we needed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

This was such a wonderful offgrid
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was amazing. Couldn’t have booked a better cabin. The seclusion was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded cabin! It was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for sharing your quiet & peaceful cabin with us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Great stay!

The kids loved exploring the property, roasting marshmellows over the campfire, and playing horseshoes. The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time. Property had pretty much all we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cabin in the woods - just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great off grid cabin with everything one needs. Was a great place to relax for a couple days. Spent lots of time on the wraparound deck. When it got cold we enjoyed the cabin's comfortable interior, with multiple heating options and fast wifi. Saw lots of wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan S.

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

A wonderful getaway

This place was perfect for our stay. We wanted a
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie U.

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

Great Cabin Getaway

We had the best time at Sherman Camp! The cabin is so quaint and lovely, just the perfect Colorado cabin getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful. Our stay was excellent - the cabin is super comfortable, warm and cozy, and clean. We loved it as a family and a had a fantastic time, and the hosts are super communicative. Do recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

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

Awesome Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed this cozy property nestled in the woods and right outside of Fairplay. Great little plot of land in a very scenic location. Perfect escape from Denver and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Wonderful

Perfect atmosphere and location for a ski vacation in the Rockies
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

2nd trip in 3 weeks!

Perfect extended weekend retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul M.

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

Great

We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Perfect Colorado getaway

My wife and I absolutely loved staying here. It was a perfect base for exploring the area and getting ready to hike Quandry Peak. Stephanie and Olaf are great hosts and very helpful/responsive. My wife and I will definitely make their place an annual getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Josh. Awesome to hear you conquered Mt. Quandary from Camp Sherman. That's exactly what we love to enable our guests to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

All the benefits and beauty of nature in a comfortable location

This cabin was a beautiful and peaceful getaway for our annual family "camping" trip. There were plenty of things to do at the cabin as well as the surrouding area. It is also decently close to town so we were able to get groceries and whatnot. I highly recommend this location for a serene and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevel G.

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

Perfect Colorado Experience

5 star experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Camp Sherman

We loved the experience of an off grid home, it was a first for us. We thought the cabin was adorable and perfect for a family get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

Paradise in the mountains

From the gorgeous property to the friendly "wild"life, this place is amazing. It would be perfect for families with kids, there's so much to do. There's a horseshoe pit, a zipline that I was not brave enough to try, and lots of rolling hills to exexplore. I would stay here againin a heartbeat. Amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

Great cabin

Cabin mixes off-the-grid ruggedness with modern comforts quite well! Our entire group loved the cabin and its amenities + the location can't be beat. Rental process was very easy and the owners were very responsive. Definitely follow the driving directions provided by the owners as Google maps seemed to struggle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Y.

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

Cozy and Quiet

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The hosts were quick in responding. It’s a great place to get away from civilization, read a book, cook nice meals, and overall unplug from everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie & Olaf Richter

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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.

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English, German

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