You have found a 'True Diamond in The Rough'. The Cabin at Ruedi shores is 1 of 3 Western US Guggenheim Family vacation rentals. This property offers everything you would expect in a 1st class fully furnished 2500sq' rustic log mountain home. This is not your ordinary cabin. Nothing was compromised when designing this fully furnished, short or long term, vacation rental. Built in 2006, the home offers high quality furnishings. It was meticulously constructed of hand-hewn Montana timber logs. The 1200sq' Brazilian hardwood deck wraps around the main floor level providing an extraordinary spread for gathering with family and friends while being surrounded by national forest that offers wonderful views of the mountains above and the valley below. The kitchen is complimented by granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, including a duel fuel Viking gas range. There are two gas fireplaces, one located in the living area and the other in the recreation room on the walk-out ground level. The Recreation room is divided between a beautiful mahogany pool table on one side a 65 inch HD flat screen on the other. The Cabin is also outfitted with STARLINK WI-FI and DIRECT TV. The home is fully supplied with quality bedding and linens. The laundry area is equipped with of top of the line Electrolux, large capacity, front load washer and dryer. The home also offers a private BRAND NEW 6 PERSON HOT TUB.

The surrounding area is a mecca for 'year round' outdoor recreation. If you're looking to get away from it all or simply seeking an area that offers a true Rocky Mountain recreational experience, then you have found it. 'The home sits conveniently above the head waters of the 'Gold Medal' Frying Pan river and Ruedi Reservoir. All personal watercraft are welcome. There is plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles and trailers at the cabin. Ruedi Reservoir is one of the best kept secrets in Colorado. It offers more then 220 square miles of boating and open water recreation in the summer. While these two highlights are the more obvious area attractions, it doesn't stop there. The fall season offers some of the best elk and deer hunting in the state. In addition, the winter months invite world class snowmobiling, cross country skiing and any outdoor winter activity that you can imagine, including ice fishing on Ruedi for that dedicated angler. All of this is conveniently nestled in the tranquil and majestic White River National Forest. 'The Cabin' is an exceptionally scenic 25 minute drive from the town of Basalt. Bald eagles, Big Horn sheep, Elk, deer and wild turkeys are a common site.

The town of Basalt offers excellent dining options, several boutique's for the casual shopper and a choice fly fishing outfitters. There is also a General Store in town to pick up your basic essentials. An additional 5 minute drive further down valley is the Willet's Town Center. This popular retail location offers additional shopping, multiple dining options and a list of retailers including Whole Foods market and City Market for stocking up on your complete grocery list. Aspen/Snowmass and the Pitkin county Airport are located, "up valley", approximately 45-50 minute drive away from the cabin.

The roads are maintained during the winter months. However, 4 x 4 vehicles are highly recommend in the Rocky Mountain region.

Once you have discovered this true 'Diamond in the Rough' and what the Frying Pan valley has to offer, we are confident you will return year after year to create lasting memory's with friends and family.

Visit our other Guggenheim family vacation rental properties located in Colorado and Scottsdale Arizona:
-GuggenHaus on The Green: Listing # www.vrbo.com/1863469 (The Boulders Resort-Scottsdale, AZ)
-The Carriage House: Listing # www.vrbo.com/181146 (Aspen/Basalt Colorado)