Cozy, Little A-Frame on the West Side of Pikes Peak.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to this secluded A-frame with spectacular views of Pikes Peak to the west and the Sangre de Cristos mountain range to the east. Surrounded by aspens and pine trees, the Aspen Ridge A-Frame is the perfect place to unwind with coffee in the morning, a glass of wine, relaxing on wicker furniture around the fire pit, grilling out on the back deck, or eating at the outdoor dining table, yet is only 15 minutes into the historic mining town of Cripple Creek where you can enjoy sight-seeing, casinos, and shopping. All of the surrounding towns have great views and outdoor activities as well as a variety of food options.

Sorry, no pets allowed.

The space was recently remodeled, with one bedroom with a queen bed on the first floor, and the loft has a queen bed and two twin mattresses with Pendleton blankets for chilly winter nights. There is a fully renovated bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a full fridge/freezer, stove top with 4 burners, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, Nespresso espresso machine, and dishwasher, as well as complimentary coffee and tea. The living room has a smart TV, board games, and blankets. The back deck has several different types of outdoor chairs (8 to choose from), a propane fire pit, a Weber gas grill, a 6 person outdoor dining table, and a picnic table with two lounge chairs and a fire pit on the side of the house for soaking in the views and mountain sunshine. You can walk up and down the road/ridge for spectacular views in all directions and see snow capped mountains.

The cabin has wifi and is only 15 minutes from the town of Cripple Creek for shopping, casinos, groceries, sight-seeing, and more. The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is 15 minutes away, while hiking in Divide and Woodland Park are 30-45 minutes away. Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are only an hour away, where you can enjoy all the tourist attractions, such as the Pikes’ Peak highway, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Incline, Cog Railway, Cave of the Winds, Airforce Academy, and so much more. If you want to venture further west for skiiing, the ski resort town of Breckenridge is less than a two-hour drive, or get a day pass at Monarch Mountain (about a two-hour drive) . In the summer, you can easily make a trip to Buena Vista, where you’ll find white water rafting, ATV trails, 14er hiking, and more (1.5 hour drive).

You will have access to the entire cabin for your reservation. The cabin is at a higher elevation and dry environment than many places, so make sure to stay hydrated during your stay.

In the winter, consider taking Teller 1 instead of Highway 67 to access the cabin, which tends to be an easier drive in snowy conditions. The last 2 miles to the cabin are on dirt roads that are well-maintained by the county when it snows.

Like many cabins in Colorado at high elevation, there is no A/C. Temperatures rarely exceed 85 degrees in the summer. Although you may not need them, there are is a portable air conditioning unit, two oscillating fans, and a stationary box fan at the cabin that you're welcome to use. The back door has a screen and the master bedroom has a window, so many guests have opened these to let air circulate in the evenings to cool down the cabin. Windows should be opened at night and then closed in the morning to help the cabin stay cool.