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Spectacular Mountain Retreat

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Towers over 30 acre meadow below
House before Storm
First snowfall of winter
Meadow from Dining Room Deck Winter
Meadow from Dining Room Deck Summer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12557 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tabernash, CO
  • Winter Park Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Winter Park Ski Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Ski Granby Ranch
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

The Byers Peak Room

1 Queen Bed

The Canyon Room

1 King Bed

The Craglough Suite

1 King Bed

The Humming Bird Room

1 Queen Bed

The Pine View Room

4 Single Beds

The South West Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

The Byers Peak Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Canyon Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Craglough Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Guest Bathroom

Toilet

The Humming Bird Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Pine View Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The South West Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Mountain Retreat

Commanding breathtaking views and situated on 80 acres bordering National Forest and the Fraser River, our beautiful home has been featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyles and shown on the Home and Garden Channel's Dream Builders!

The house is a short drive to the Winter Park Ski Resort, and is close to the Devil's Thumb Cross Country Ski Facility, and the 27 hole Pole Creek Golf Course. The house is built next to the Strawberry Road Recreation Management Area , which with its extensive trail system, offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking right on the doorstep. The gold medal Fraser River which lies in the valley below the house gives an opportunity for fly fishing and was one of President Eisenhower's favorite trout streams. The home comes with all the necessary amenities to make your stay perfect: all bedrooms have private bathrooms. The large master suite has a sitting area, fireplace and a private study. There are two living rooms with fireplaces, 3 decks, 2 patios, a kitchen which seats 12, a formal dining room which seats 12, a conservatory, an outdoor hot-tub, and a pool table room. High speed internet is provided with STARLINK.

THE HOUSE CAN ACCOMMODATE 12 GUESTS, IS NON- SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. The septic system can only accommodate a maximum of 12 guests. Any guests who rent the property resume responsibility for properly managing the plumbing capacity of the home. Additional guests or pressures on the system may result in additional cleaning or septic service charges otherwise.

Property manager

William or Joyce Carpenter
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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
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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
Must be 25 or older to rent. Anyone making a reservation when under 25 years old will be required to cancel the reservation.
Craglough House can accommodate in luxury wedding parties of up to 12 person. However, the house/grounds are not suitable for an on site wedding.
We can provide names of several local resorts that can accommodate on site weddings.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR23-120725

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tabernash

Located in Tabernash, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Cozens Ranch House Museum and Moffat Tunnel West Portal are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Winter Park Ski Resort and Ranch Creek Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tabernash, CO

What's nearby

  • Colorado Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Winter Park Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Trestle Bike Park - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Ski Granby Ranch - 28 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Fraser/Winter Park Station - 7 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tabernash Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Noble Buck - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Randi's Grill & Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Mountain Retreat located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ranch Creek Spa, Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Cozens Ranch House Museum. Fraser Valley Library and Colorado Adventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Amazing Mountain Retreat

We love returning to this mansion every year for our healing retreat. Everything is so perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikol B.

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

Beautiful Property

Absolutely loved this property! Beautiful! A little off the beaten path but still so accessible to all things in town and at the ski resort. Highly recommend staying here! The views will not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami F.

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

Happiness With A View

Large group of family and friends for a week of winter fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leaders P.

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

Peaceful

This property not only has beautiful views but the outdoors is so easy to enjoy right from the property with hiking trails. The Host is so easy to communicate with throughout the stay as well. The home itself has everything you need and the kitchen was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great place & plenty of room for our family and friends.

We love staying here. Easy access to the slopes and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonda R.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our large group of family and friends loved our stay. Plenty of room to spread out, lovely kitchen to prepare meals, comfortable beds. Will definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami F., Tulsa, OK

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

Ski 2024

This was our second stay and it was just as great as the first!! The house is spectacular. We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

A great location with plenty of space to relax

Our stay was wonderful. Great kitchen with views of the meadow and distant mountains. A bathroom for every room was a great convenience. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Beautiful home with beautiful views!

The house worked absolutely wonderfully for our family staycation. There was more than enough space for 15 of us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Breathtaking views, spacious and luxurious!

Phenomenal time, caretaker lives on site to take care of any potential questions and highly recommend 4x4 capability of heavy snow anticipated for tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was amazing. So many beautiful things to look at. Incredibly comfortable and in an amazing setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

We love this home!

This was our second time to stay in this house with our friends for our annual ski trip. We love the house and the view. Everything is so well appointed and clean. I hope to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., PUEBLO WEST, USA

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

Great!

MET our expectations, which were outta sight!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Great for large group Winter Park ski trip!

Absolutely incredible! Beautiful views! Awesome location close to Winter Park and Grand Lake/ RMNP. We skiid and snowmobiled, and it was the adventure of a lifetime! The house was gorgeous and came with everything we needed, including a stocked kitchen with 3 ovens. Plenty of beds and lounge spaces. The property manager was very prompt in communication and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Beautiful property with plenty of room

This was our second time staying at the Craglough House with extended family (6 adults, 4 children). There is plenty of room for everyone, ample cooking supplies, a beautiful view and lots of neat places to explore just in the area around the property. Easy drive to Winter Park, super close to Devil’s Thumb Ranch for food/spa. All in all, pretty darn perfect! The owners are great to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andres L.

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

An Incredible Escape

The house itself is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. It's incredibly spacious (yet cozy), well furnished, full of all the amenities that you might need, incredible views as well as being nicely isolated to enjoy some peace and tranquility (even though the slopes and the town are only minutes away). The owners of the property are incredibly accommodating and very responsive; they have made our stay even better than we could've imagined. We can't wait to stay here again once we're in the Winter Park area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Monmouth IL

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

amazing views!

Mountain views out every room. house was well designed, great floor plan. we walked down strawberry road every day and up trails into the mountains. we were blessed to see three moose and a fox. We skied at Winter Park 12 min drive, soaked in the sulfur hot spring 30 min away. If I ever build a house I would love for it to look and feel like this fantastic home. loved our stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Mountain PERFECTION!

I hosted a women's retreat for 15 adults, and this was the absolute perfect home. I could not believe the high quality and abundance of serving dishes, appliances, and cooking ware. WOW! There are so many little private spaces perfect for gathering and conversations. The caretaker was a real jewel, and the home is in fantastic condition with unique furnishings. I will stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Dream Vacation

This house has everything you could wish for and more. The pictures simply don't do it justice. The kids enjoyed pool tournaments while the adults congregated in the huge kitchen which made preparing meals for our large group a breeze. Next time we'll extend our stay just to spend more time relaxing and enjoying the views. We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Breathtaking Thanksgiving Holiday!

This was by far the most enjoyable memorable experience for our Family! Unforgettable views and Memories made by all! Amazing views from every window at Property. We really enjoyed cooking together in the well equipped kitchen. We all just were in complete “awe” the entire week. No one wanted to leave. Thank you Mark fron the entire Lee Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Inna S.

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

Perfect winter getaway

Our extended family and friends had an great time at this house, conveniently located between Winter Park and Grand Lake, with numerous winter activities nearby. Gorgeous interior, plenty bedrooms and bathrooms (master bedroom suite with a stunning view of the valley and snow peaks), spacious kitchen and formal dining hall for group dinners, family room with cozy fireplace and bookshelves, game room with pool table, sunroom and hot tub. Everything you need to get away from it all and recharge in the winter wonderland. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Great house on the mountain

We had a great time spending a week at this house. Although we had a party of 14, we did not feel crowded at all. The view was spectacular and the amenities were plentiful. The on-site caretaker was attentive without being obtrusive. The house is very close to Winter Park and other small towns with lots of things to do. The bottom line is that it was a great place to stay, and we would recommend it highly to others. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D., Tampa Bay, FL

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

Fun with a View

Our group of 15, ranging in age from 3 to late 40’s, thoroughly enjoyed the Craglough House. The bedrooms were spacious, there were different areas within the home for everyone to spread out, and the view was spectacular. We spent every night talking and eating together in the large chefs kitchen, and if anything was needed, sent a quick text to the caretaker for an immediate response. The location was great; close for activities and far enough away to provide seclusion with a grand view! The kids loved playing outside in the snow; we opened the door and they ran, climbed, and slid along the driveway. We made memories that will last a lifetime and look forward to renting again when we return to Winter Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jann S.

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

Magnificent home- gorgeous views

A wonderful location for multi generational reunion. The home is beautifully furnished with many art objects. Our children (ages 4, 5, 6, 8) were very respectful of objects at their height (“this is like a museum- we don’t touch.”) The kitchen is very well appointed with all we needed. The dining table seats 12 - the size of our group- so was ideal. Views from every room and deck are spectacular! A one mile gravel road leads to the driveway. Easy access to Fraser and Winter Park. The owners were very responsive and the on site property manager most helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami F., Tulsa, OK

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

Ski Party 2023

We had 5 couples stay in this house and it was great for a big group. The dishwasher was broken our entire stay, no fault of the owners. Parts were ordered but hadn’t arrived. Great kitchen with everything you could need. The only complaint I heard was that it was very noisy for the people sleeping downstairs anytime someone was walking around above them. The house was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by William or Joyce Carpenter

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Craglough House was built by Bill and Joyce Carpenter as their dream home. Joyce is a retired social worker from the Social Work Department at the University of South Florida. Bill is a retired professor and former chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The house is modeled on Cragside, a Victorian mansion in Northern England. David Elfring, a renowned architect, captured the spirit of Cragside but with modern conveniences.

Why they chose this property

Joyce and I fell in love with Colorado many years ago. We spent several years looking for the perfect spot. We found the current location in the early 1980s and then proceeded to buy all the land we could afford. By 1997, we had acquired 80 acres and then started house construction. Improving the road, bringing in electricity, telephone, and building the house were epic tasks. You will enjoy the products of the effort.

What makes this property unique

We have a wonderful view of the Fraser River and Canyon and Byers Peak and the adjacent mountain ranges. Guests can walk down to the meadow and access the Fraser River for fishing if they wish and have "out of the door access " to the Strawberry Road Recreation Area for both Summer and Winter activities. The house has antique fireplace surrounds in the downstairs living room and Craglough suite. There is a sun room full of geraniums off the kitchen which also leads onto a balcony. The house's four balconies and patios all offer lovely and varied views of the surrounding countryside. Craglough House offers opportunities for both individual privacy and for family gatherings.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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