Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin
Creekside Mountain Cabin is a beautiful rustic mountain home located in Mosquito Gulch, just North of Fairplay and South of Alma in Park County - only 25 miles from Breckenridge! This charming 3 bedroom and 2 bath home is very secluded and on a heavily wooded property that offers direct access to the creek and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Mosquito Gulch is home to a variety of wildlife and this spectacular location affords opportunities to observe Elk, Deer and Foxes (just to name a few!) right on the property. Additionally, the wetland area located less than a mile from the home is one of the few areas where you may be able to see Moose in their natural habitat.
The home has a cozy living area that features a wood-burning fireplace with a large stone hearth, a flat-screen TV and comfortable seating. The home boasts a well stocked, cheerful kitchen with everything you will need to cook your favorite meals and an open dining area with seating for 6-8. The ground level Master Bedroom has a Queen size bed, ample closet space and large windows that offer beautiful woodland views with a full bathroom easily accessible from the central hallway. The first floor bathroom has a single basin vanity, toilet and standard size bathtub/shower.
The Second floor offers 2 comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bathroom has a single basin vanity, toilet and standard size bathtub/shower. Both of the upstairs bedrooms have bunks that feature Full size beds on the bottom and standard Twin size beds on the top, with plenty of closet storage, and in-room access to the elevated deck with its breathtaking tree top views. The quiet and secluded deck is the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee and for safely viewing all the wildlife that might be roaming the property.
The outdoor area is spectacular with a spacious wrap-around deck, a large gas grill, plenty of patio furniture, a covered picnic gazebo, children's playground equipment and pathways that lead directly to the creek- ALL WITH SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Satellite TV, local phone and games are provided for the guests. The driveway is plowed in the winter and the roadways are maintained by the county, but 4-wheel drive vehicles are required from November through May due to the frequent snow storms in this area.
Fairplay and Alma are the activity centers of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, it's great "Base Camp!" If you can think of an outdoor activity, you will probably find it within 10-20 minutes of the cabin. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain climbing, snow-shoeing, horseback riding (winter too), ice climbing, fishing, hunting, rafting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, mine exploration, canoeing, kayaking, and much much more.
* FISHING ... Gold Medal/Blue Ribbon Fishing. 5 area lakes and public river a short drive away * Within Minutes of the home... Access to National Forest/Montgomery Reservoir, Lincoln Falls, Ice Climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and some of the best snow-shoeing and 4-wheeling in Colorado * Breckenridge ... ski, snow-board, snowmobile, fish, boat, golf - 22 miles. N * Buena Vista ... Hot Springs, fishing, rafting the Arkansas River - 43 miles. SW * Salida ... fishing, hiking, jeep trails , rafting - 63 miles SW * Como Historic Railroad District - 20 min. E * Fairplay Historic Mining Town - 5 min. * Denver ... shopping, theaters, sports, amusements parks -90 miles E * Cripple Creek ... gold mining, gambling - 70 miles. * Canon City ... home of the Royal Gorge - 80 miles SE * Manitou Springs ... Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak - 80 miles. SE
Many of the famous attractions are just a short day trip away from the home including Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Maroon Bells (not accessible in Winter), Aspen, Vail and many more.
DISCLOSURES * This home is located in the Central Rockies at approx. 10,453 ft. Please be advised that elevation and weather should be considered when deciding if this location is appropriate. * Guests are required to have a four-wheel drive vehicle with adequate snow tires or chains during the winter months from November through May. The area is subject to frequent unpredictable and adverse weather conditions which can make travel difficult. * This home is located in a rural high alpine mountain environment where wildlife, insects and rodents may be encountered. The home is also equipped with a well water system and may have variability in taste, smell or mineral content based on time of year and usage. * Guests will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement after booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Alma
Located in Alma, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and South Park City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Matchless Mine. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Alma Fire House & Mining Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Alma Library - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Alma Town Hall - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Dyer Public House - 13 min drive
Salon Mexico - 13 min drive
South Park Saloon - 7 min drive
Mr. Burro Cafe - 13 min drive
Casa Sanchez - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$384, 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 Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular Outdoor Space w/Rustic Style, Playground, Fireplace - Creekside Cabin located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Alma Fire House & Mining Museum, Alma Town Hall and Alma Library. Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My friends and I enjoyed the location and accommodations. The gas fire pit provided some nice evenings.
Bryan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth V.
15 Oct 2023
Creekside Mountain Cabin
Wonderful place
Really enjoyed our stay
Love that it's very quiet and secluded but not far from town and Breckenridge, and the fast response from the host is amazing
Backing up to the river was incredible. Great access to Alma’s small town vibe was great and not too far from Fairplay. I loved the hospitality and a great escape from downtown.
Patrick K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason L.
28 June 2024
Great Cabin
The cabin was great. Clean and had all the space we needed. The property, creek, and fire pit were better than the pictures.
Jason L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh F.
20 Sept 2023
Wonder mountain stay
The property was so beautiful and refreshing for sure!
Really a great place to be one with nature!
The hosts were great at reaching out and making sure you were having a great time during your stay!
Will definitely be back!
Ashleigh F.
Verified
8/10 Good
Rosie H.
22 Mar 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
CREEK SIDE MOUNTAIN CABIN
The location is great. It has beautiful views, but connection was very limited. The firepit was great for smores and the creek was very relaxing! The beds were too firm for our liking so we didn't feel rested. Overall our stay was great. The cabin is very cozy!
Rosie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Rosie, thank you for staying with us! We are glad that you enjoyed the outdoors. By using the fire place and making s’mores. We’re sorry the beds were too firm for you. We wish we could have made you more comfortable during your stay.
We enjoyed our stay. The sound of the water along the edge of the property was really nice, along with the gas fire pit outside. My son liked exploring the vicinity and discovering animal tracks. The mattresses were too soft for our older bones, but we enjoyed the rustic feel of the cabin and the back deck, as well as playing games with our family at the large table inside.
Julie W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Linda M.
7 Sept 2022
Wonderful location
We had a great time at the cabin. The kids loved the play struture and really liked the tetter totter. The fire pit was a nice extra. We enjoyed the fireplace a couple of cooler nights. New furniture and beds would be nice. Your response to the yellowjackets was great. I enjoyed renting thru your company. We will you use you again when we want to rent a mountain cabin.
The internet was very bad. Neither T-mobile nor the wifi in the cabin worked.
MARINA R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Marina, we apologize for the wifi not working it can be difficult in the mountains at times to get good wifi signal,
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hannah J.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice enough but overpriced
The property was decent enough, just overpriced for what you get. Listing says two queens w/ bunks but they were full beds, not queens so be prepared if you're an adult with a partner.
Part of the road in and the driveway have not been graded so low clearance vehicles need to be aware of large rocks and deep pits everywhere.
The indoor fire place was quite nice though and the outdoor fire pit was great.
Overall we enjoyed our stay, just feel like we overpaid considering the property condition.
Hannah J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Valedialaurn H.
17 July 2022
Colorado Vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Colorado. I feel there were pros and cons about the Creekside Mountain Cabin. For us, we would not make the choice to stay here again.
Pros:
- House was very comfortable and fit our needs.
- Loved being right by the creek and hearing the sound of the water through the windows.
- Firepit was a wonderful relaxing atmosphere in the evenings.
Cons:
- Horrible Wifi. My teenagers were quite upset, they could hardly get online.
- The bugs!!!! You had to drench yourself in bug spray to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Swatting flies is not fun when trying to relax.
- The yard has not been mowed or edged in a while so you had to high step to get out to the firepit, because the weeds were so high.
- Downstairs bedroom mattress wasn't great, my husband didn't sleep well on it.
Valedialaurn H.
Verified
8/10 Good
Carter S.
24 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Breckenridge Ski Trip
My family and I booked this property for a weekend ski trip to Breckenridge and had mixed feelings with this VRBO.
The positives:
- Plenty of sleeping space
- Manageable drive to Breckenridge as long as there is not significant fresh snowfall
- Full kitchen
- Fireplace in the living room
The negatives:
- even in a SUV we got stuck once and nearly stuck again trying to get back to this house
-1st time - Google Maps has inaccurate directions to this location and has you turn down County Rd 12-A off County Rd 12. DO NOT DO THIS! Ask the VRBO host for accurate directions before arrival.
- 2nd time (almost) - the second time actually came while we were leaving the house on the way back to the airport, when the wind had drifted the snow over Park City Rd overnight. These backroads are not plowed frequently and that can cause an issue with fresh snow or drifting from the wind. We were able to make it through the drifts, but it was an uncomfortable moment. There was also no shovel at the house that we could have used to dig our way out.
This was our second time staying at this property, and the area has become a favorite spot for us to get away to the mountains. The cabin is comfortable and well maintained, and sits on a nicely secluded lot next to a stream. We hope to come back again!
Place was in a great location next to the creek. but there was no cellular or wifi reception at all. Makes sense with the name but there A LOT of mosquitoes!
This was an awesome property and we really enjoyed staying here. There's a wonderful creek running along the property, very relaxing, sounds super peaceful. Great place for kids, too. If you want to relax and get away from the world, this is the place.
The property is very private, but still only 25 mins to Breck downtown and skiing! Creek side location with great fire pit and wildlife. Good value, very responsive management and easy check-in.
Don M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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