You can't find a more peaceful and quite location than this cabin located in Westcliffe Colorado. Designated a Dark Sky community, it's your home base to the Arkansas River, Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Wet Mountain Valley. This log cabin home has all the modern amenities and nearly 3000 square feet of space to stretch out for your family and friends. You'll find yourself in a sportsman's paradise so come revel in the starry skies, chirping birds and ponderosa pine fragrant mountain views.
On arrival you'll find a bright and cozy log cabin home with vaulted ceilings and a open main floor layout. It's large enough to accommodate big families or gathering friends. It sits on a wonderful 6 acre treed lot with a view of the mountains and several unique rock formations. That in combination with the gated community and you have tons of privacy.
The main floor dining, family room and kitchen are all part of an expansive open floor plan housed under tongue and groove pine vaulted ceilings. There is lots of room to gather around the TV and fireplace or sit at the kitchen island bar and chat it up with the cook. The kitchen table doubles as a spot to play board games or solve puzzles. 4 bedrooms and 8 beds combine to offer comfortable sleeping accommodations for 6 people. You also have 3 full baths and 1 half bath at your disposal. In the warmer months there is deck seating for plenty on brand new outdoor furniture. Seating for 6 at the outdoor dining table, 5 on the front porch couch and lounge chairs and 4 on the back porch recliners for when the sun sets. Grab some cocktails and shish kabob, throw on some Chaka Khan and enjoy. For the fire pit nights on the concrete patio there are 4 wicker rockers and extra plastic chairs. For a fantastic view of the valley this home sits above check out Sky Glow Project's Wet Mountain Valley video on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/517921062
Property manager
David
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Guests take full responsibility for any accidents.
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Events
No events allowed
You break it, you buy it.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pets cost extra.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Outside Fires
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: You break it, you buy it.
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
Westcliffe
Located in Westcliffe, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Smokey Jack Observatory and Royal Gorge Bridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Hermit Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Westcliffe, CO
What's nearby
The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Smokey Jack Observatory - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
Silver Cliff Museum - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
Cotopaxi City Park - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
Royal Gorge Bridge - 55 min drive - 58.3 km
Frequently asked questions
Is The "Quintessential" Cabin in the Woods. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at The "Quintessential" Cabin in the Woods.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The "Quintessential" Cabin in the Woods.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The "Quintessential" Cabin in the Woods. located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of The Historic Beckwith Ranch, Smokey Jack Observatory and Hermit Park. Silver Cliff Museum and Cotopaxi City Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
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This cabin is beautiful! The kitchen is well stocked and the location is peaceful and quiet while still being near town. We enjoyed dinner on the patio and watching gorgeous sunrises on the mountains. We highly recommend this cabin and hope to come again!
We've stayed in a lot of rentals, and this one is probably the only one that I haven't thought, "Oh, it needs this, or it should have that" We have friends in the area and we'll be back for sure!! Hopefully we can stay here again!
Blissfully quiet, tranquil, secluded, exceptionally clean, and just all-around beautiful! It was close enough to different activities such as rafting, hiking and the train ride out of Canon City. Breakfast out on the wrap-around deck and star gazing at night was delightful! We had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate coming out again!
We had a lovely Christmas and had an enchanting and relaxing time. The property was clean and absolutely lovely. Property owner was very accommodating and helpful.
The cabin is so lovely, and the kitchen is well stocked. Dave is very kind. We had a peaceful week away from our crazy life to just relax and enjoy the snow.
We had an absolutely lovely stay. The house and grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Very easy check in and check out process, fantastic location for access to all the wonderful trails in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, as well as fascinating historical places to visit in the Wet Mountain valley. Very grateful to our hosts for having us!
The cabin and location were perfect. Amazing views and peaceful. Everything was super clean and it was fully stocked as far as kitchen utensils, towels and bedding. We could not have asked for a better place in the area and cannot wait to return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Had a fantastic week at Dave’s Cabin! It was all we hoped for and more. Everything about Dave’s Cabin is first class, the cabin, the view, the solitude and accommodations. Thank you Dave allowing us to spend a few days on your wonderful property!
This property was great. Very remote, very roomy and exceptional in regards to experience, cleanliness, functioning amenities and very well equipped with every you need. It is quite an up hill drive late at night but that allows for great star viewing and very quiet nights on the deck. Come with everything you want to eat and drink as the there are no services until you get to Westcliff. Overall this place was awesome!
This beautiful home is well-stocked with a great library, games (board and electronic), movies and more to entertain guests. I particularly enjoyed the beautiful art adorning every wall as well the gorgeous pottery dishes provided for our use. Besides abundant comfortable seating on the large covered porches, there are chairs and tables scattered throughout the yard.
The cabin was amazing! Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch every morning drinking coffee and watching the wildlife. We saw chipmunks, humming birds and deer. Inside the cabin was very nice. Every amenity you could ever need in the kitchen! The king bed was amazing. We made the short drive to Westcliffe daily and we also drove to Salida and Buena Vista. We loved the cabin and definitely will go back!
I and three of my friends spent two days/nights at this cabin to celebrate my 40th birthday and had a terrific time. It’s spacious, plenty of sleeping options, has the essentials in the kitchen, with lots of extras in the closets, and the wrap around deck, amazing views and plenty of places to sling a hammock made this truly an amazing experience.
Easy check-in/out process and David is a great communicator and goes the distance in providing and explaining anything you may have questions about in the listing and other details after booking. Can’t wait to come back - thank you!!
Had the BEST time at Brian's place. The pictures in listing are great but the home is even nicer in person! David is great, the perfect host. Very clean, has everything you need, 5g wifi, lots of fun games, beds super comfy & great wrap around deck. Tried booking already for our July trip but unfortunately it's not available. Will definitely return! Thanks David
This is the quintessential Cabin in the woods as stated in the description. This is a remote location about 20 minutes away from civilization. This made a great base for our explorations. Very nice to come back and not have to worry about others being "others" if you know what I mean. Overall, very nice place. The owner answered all of my questions almost immediately. If you are looking for a fantastic getaway, this is the place.
My friends and I had the privilege to stay at Dave’s beautiful cabin while we were in Westcliffe for my daughter’s wedding at the Three Peaks Ranch. Everything was perfect, especially being up high above the valley with beautiful surroundings. The house is very well appointed with beautiful artwork to boot. Warning: the two super duper comfy reclining leather chairs in the living room can cause you to easily fall sleep for hours :) Thanks for a great experience! Tony, Derek, and DJ
I have stayed in 50+ VRBOs all around the world and I have to say that without a doubt this is the best I have ever stayed in. The cabin is so well decorated and equipped it makes you feel at home almost instantly. The owners must also be interior designers because everything was PERFECTLY decorated! The views from the deck are amazing and you can't see another home in any direction. The owner Dave was very responsive and very helpful. We had an absolutely amazing stay, and wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back again and again!
Thanks Dave!
I searched for years along the Rocky Mountain range for a place like this. In the end I feel it had just enough of everything that I wanted. First and foremost the house. A bright and cozy log cabin home. Vaulted ceilings and a open main floor layout. Large enough to accommodate big families or gathering friends. Second is the 6 acre treed lot. That in combination with the private gated community and you have tons of privacy. The property has several unique rock formations worth checking out. Hikes or runs up and down the dirt roads within the community are fun too. Third is the location. This isn't a ski town, it's a ranching community. Therefore there are less people but more of the kind you'd want to know. The views from the house are nice but the views from the valley floor are even better. It all offers endless exploring. For a fantastic view of the valley this home sits above check out Sky Glow Project's Wet Mountain Valley video on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/517921062