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Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains

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Exterior of the cabin with wrap around deck and wheelchair accessible ramp
Rocking chairs on the wrap around deck outside the front door
Dining room table and seating for eight in open concept front room
Dining room table and barstool, seating for eight at the table and eight at the barstools
Spacious living room with flat screen TV and plenty of seating for everyone

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lake George, CO
  • Place, Wilkerson Pass
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Eleven Mile State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

+2
5 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains

Circle J Ranch at Elk Mountain is a beautiful ranch on 200+ acres of private property and surrounded by forest service land. Remodeled in 2023, the open concept home includes 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and can sleep 18 people. Nestled in the mountains, this property was once the historical town of Hayman and contains breathtaking views of Pike's Peak, 10 miles of private hiking and biking trails and numerous ruins to be explored. This is the perfect place to truly escape the busyness of life.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children must be supervised at all times.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No open wood burning fires
No driving motor vehicles off the main road on ranch property. Please use roads on National Forest property for UTVs and ATVs.
Pets are welcome outdoors only and a kennel is in the garage for staying overnight. Please clean up any poop as it attracts bears. No pets inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3483206vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains located?

Set in Lake George, this family-friendly country house is within 12 mi (20 km) of Wilkerson Pass, Florissant Children's Park and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum and Florissant Public Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Experience the best of The Colorado Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the night we were arriving the area was under a winter weather advisory. Our host was in contact with us first thing in the morning and the entire day giving us updates on road conditions to make sure we arrived safely. The house was beautiful and our group had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Remote Mountain Retreat

We had a great week at this Lake George home. The home was beautiful and away from any stress of the world.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful ranch. The house was perfect with wrap around deck, hot tub and very secluded. Beds were very comfortable. The kitchen well stocked with a great gas grill. Can't say enough about this place.Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Perfectly secluded!

Well stocked; sweetly secluded, yet close enough to run for supplies; beautiful site.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great - we were there for our daughter's wedding weekend, and had some family/friends staying with us, then our family and 2 grandchildren for our last night. Property sleeps a lot of people comfortably, is great with young kids, and is also comfortable just for hanging out. And it's a beautiful property and setting! If you're going to be out in that area, I'd definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ron o.

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

great Location for fishing

property was clean and modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Beautiful place

Very nice! Was well stocked and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very quiet and remote which made for a very relaxing stay. Rooms were comfortable. Kitchen pretty well stocked. Really appreciate having two sets of laundry machines to use. Fireplace made for a cozy environment. Reason I took off a star was this is not as pet friendly as advertised. Pets only allowed in garage and the garage was freezing. Host however was accommodating to allow our small elderly dogs to sleep inside in the crate provided.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great House in the middle of nowhere

We loved our stay here. My kids, husband and inlaws really enjoyed this huge house in the mountains. Really quiet, beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Very clean with plenty of beds. Not crazy about all the metal chairs for dining table and bar - hard on the bottom.Did not have access to the pond and that was a big disappointment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Nice Home for a Large family

We traveled with a family of 17 people. The home was secluded from others, nature was beautiful. The home had plenty of sleeping areas for all, nice spacious bathrooms, plenty of hot water, pots and pans, dishes, silverware and a grill. Lovely place to stay with a large family. Lots to do, see and discover on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Family Vacation

Location was beautiful and remote. We hiked the property and did ATV rentals right down the road at the MLazyC Ranch. Also did guided fly fishing with Tumbling Trout just 4 miles from the house. The house itself is great. It has been updated and is very comfortable. We had plenty of room for our extended family of 13 ages 5 to 70!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Wonderfully secluded property!

Beautiful property secluded on hundreds acres of Colorado wilderness. The place seemed new, very clean and well decorated with every imaginable amenity. But nothing could match the beautiful snow covered forests and meadows surrounding the house. Perfect for a large family reunion if you desire some peace and quiet. We will definitely be renting again for spring or summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vickie b.

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

Super place for adventure

This place is a wonderful place for families to make memories. The older kids did a lot of hiking and exploring. We would have liked to fish but that wasn't available. the young ones Loved the trampoline and playset. The only downside would be that if it is really really hot outside, the bedrooms could be a little warm. They have fans in each room but some didn't quite do the trick. Overall it was a really nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family gathering of 13 including 5 children under 5 loved this property. The layout is great for large groups not getting in each other’s way, the rooms are well lit, the kitchen well-stocked with food prep and table service items, the Wi-Fi’s strong throughout the property, the beds are comfy, the showers large with plenty of hot water, and two laundry rooms come in handy for cleaning up after all of the area’s activities. The owners made it easy to enjoy the house by providing more than the normal VRBO’s amount of paper products and waste bags, and the TV was easy to connect our devices to. The playground and trampoline were in great condition and the well-marked trail around the property was a great place for us to teach the grand kids trail hiking skills. I did miss in the property description that there wasn’t A/C in the house and it did get warm in the house midday but by evening with the windows open and the fans going the house cooled down for great mountain sleeping temps. This property worked well for our family!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Everything You Need

We were a large group of 21 with 16 staying at the house and 5 staying nearby. We were together for lunch and supper and there was so much room and dishes for us all. This is seriously the best stocked home. Whatever you need (Ninja blender, waffle maker, griddle, hand mixer) they had. This was the first vacation where everyone unplugged by choice. Our kids (4yrs - 22yrs) didn't ask about watching TV or playing video games. There's just so much to do on the property or nearby. We did a lot of exploring and it was always something new due to the property size and proximity to federal land. It was beyond beautiful and so peaceful. The quality, design, and care of the home made it hard to leave. It was an amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELLYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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