Historic Mountain House close to skiing & outdoor adventures

3 bedroomsSleeps 699 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Empire, CO

Georgetown Lake8 min drive
Hotel de Paris Museum9 min drive
Georgetown Loop Railroad11 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Red & Black Room

1 Double Bed

Yellow & Black Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The original home built in 1935 has been added on and updated. The great room features a wall of windows with a great view of the mountains and a wood-burning stove. The floors a bit uneven in spots and there is only one bathroom, with a small shower. Large fenced back yard with hot tub and fire pit (pending fire ban). We have tried to create a tranquil mountain retreat to enjoy nature and get away from the hustle of everyday life.

Property manager

Jackie & Steve Mihalchick

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Caution using woodstove with young children.

Events

No events allowed

Strict No Party Rule. Quiet neighborhood.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND ALLOWED INSIDE

Must use the bear clips on the outside garbage can

Strip beds before you leave

Make sure the thermostat is set between 65 and 68 degrees and that the doors and windows are locked and shut before you leave

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

Note from host: Strict No Party Rule. Quiet neighborhood.

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

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Georgetown Lake and Clear Creek reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Vasquez Peak Wilderness and Amaze'n Maze Winter Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Empire, CO

What's nearby

Georgetown Lake - 8 min drive
Hotel de Paris Museum - 9 min drive
Georgetown Loop Railroad - 11 min drive
Winter Park Ski Resort - 34 min drive
Torreys Peak - 40 min drive

Getting around

Fraser/Winter Park Station - 37 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Cooper's on the Creek - 7 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
Blue Sky Cafe - 7 min drive
Dairy King - 3 min walk
Mountain Xpress Coffee Company - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mountain House close to skiing & outdoor adventures pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Mountain House close to skiing & outdoor adventures?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mountain House close to skiing & outdoor adventures?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mountain House close to skiing & outdoor adventures located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Clear Creek and within 6 miles (10 km) of Georgetown Lake and Bowman-White House Museum. Hotel de Paris Museum and Hamill House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

George D.

26 Apr 2024

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

Empire

Great as always. House was in wonderful shape. Host had everything organized. Looking forward to next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase Z.

8 Jan 2024

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

Snowboard Trip

Had a great stay overall. The place is beautiful has great amenities. My only complaint is the level of cleaning required for checkout when I’m already paying for a cleaning fee. Doing dishes by hand, emptying the ashes in the fireplace, treating the hottub with chemicals after use. I just feel like if I’m paying all this money for a cleaning fee that stuff should not be my job. That being said the place was beautiful and very nice. The owners provided a lot of extras as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

26 Apr 2023

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

Ski touring Jones Pass

Property was wonderful. Great space and the fenced in yard was perfect for the dogs. The fire pit, outside game space and hot tub were also great for apres ski. Big living room for relaxing. The house is tight for 5 or 6 adults with only one bath. Perfect for four adults or a family of 5 or 6.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jackie & Steve Mihalchick

We are Jackie & Steve Mihalchick.
I am a licensed Real Estate Agent in Colorado, and my husband is a recently retired Operations manager with the FAA. We just had our first grandchild in 2022 and have another expected in May 2023!
We purchased our Mountain getaway home in 2020. We thought it would be the perfect place for our family to gather and enjoy the mountains. With life as busy and chaotic as it is, we cannot enjoy it as much as we would like. So, we decided to let others enjoy the property as well!

Why they chose this property

It is the perfect location! It is tucked away in a small community in a valley with spectacular mountain views all around you. Big private backyard, small hot tub, horseshoe pit, deck, fire pit (when there is no fire ban), and cornhole boards for backyard fun!
You are 20 minutes to the closest skiing, Arapaho Basin and Loveland, and about 45 minutes to Winterpark (given you must drive up Berthoud Pass). White water rafting is just minutes away, and an adventure park with ziplining and other fun too! The Georgetown Loop railroad is just 10 minutes away, Gold Mining tour and museum are in Idaho Springs, just 15 minutes away. It is the perfect landing spot. You can even take an epic hike by walking out the front door. Jeep clubs meet at the park down the street from us, as the jeeping in the area is also pretty impressive.
Suppose you are looking for a romantic getaway; it's that as well! We have had multiple couples come to stay with us for their honeymoons and even had one couple elope on the property. The views from the living room are lovely.

What makes this property unique

We added a new shower, put in a new washer and dryer, a new fence, a parking area, and a deck since we purchased the home. You are on a residential street and can walk to the Brewery, Dairy King, or Dispensary. The barn out back is historical and used to be a Blacksmith Shop and was on the property before the home was. The original portion of the home was said to have been moved onto the property in 1935, and it is said that it was an infirmary for a local mine. It was then added on at some point to include a bathroom and two bedrooms. Another addition was then added to include a vaulted great room/living room with a wall of windows and another bedroom. The home is not large, but it is much larger than it appears from the street.