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Alpenglow Ranch B&B, Telluride: 3 br / 2 ba Panoramic Views/ 12 Acres/ Pond
Family-friendly holiday home in Telluride
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m
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Explore the area

Placerville, CO
- Place, Telluride Ski Resort30 min drive
- Place, Mountain Village Gondola Station31 min drive
- Place, Telluride Ski and Golf Club31 min drive
- Airport, Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Sunroom
1 Double Futon
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Alpenglow Ranch B&B, Telluride: 3 br / 2 ba Panoramic Views/ 12 Acres/ Pond
ALPENGLOW RANCH B&B offers some of the most spectacular, jaw-dropping views in the entire Telluride region. This unique 'top of the world' location features 360 degree views from atop 12 acres with a pond. The spectacular San Juan Mountains surrounding Telluride viewed from inside or from the wrap-around flagstone terrace are always inspiring. Rarely is this level of view property made available for vacation rentals, throughout the United States, and virtually never at such reasonable price. And now Alpenglow Ranch is a Bed and Breakfast! (Breakfast can be made in the main kitchen or in another kitchenette and brought in to your dining room. The amount of interaction is up to the guests). Also Plant and Mushroom tours in the summer and snowshoe tours in the winter are available, for an additional fee. When available there can be wild mushroom omelettes for breakfast that can be gathered together the day before.
I look forward to hearing what guests like for breakfast. There will always be eggs, vegies, mushrooms, cheese, oatmeal, nuts, fruit, juices, teas, coffee, though I'll let guests make their own coffee, with drip or Keurig.
Please let me know if you want breakfast, and your preferences.
Alpenglow Ranch takes pride in using sustainable practices whenever possible.
* The house is passive and active, in-floor solar heated.
* Appliances are all energy efficient.
* We use low flow shower heads, LED lights and smart thermostats.
* Water is from a well, that is then vortex conditioned, so every cold water tap has some of the best water you've tasted, that is routinely tested.
* Finishes are mostly BioShield products, low VOC, healthy living paints and stains.
* Cleaners use sustainable and safe products, available to guests also.
* The bathrooms have refillable soap and shampoo containers.
* Reusable cleaning cloths are supplied.
* Recycling and composting are encouraged and made easy for guests.
* Reusable shopping bags are supplied.
* Snow plow runs on propane.
Inside Alpenglow ranch, the glassy Great Room was designed for comfort and views, and the kitchen is a joy for the chef to use. The single level design makes it easy to get around this spacious, comfortable 1200 sq ft country home
Watching the seasons go by your window is a constant pleasure, as well as the wildlife that is always around, sometimes even looking in the windows! You can expect to see Deer, Elk, Fox, Ermine, Rabbit, Hawk and Eagle, with Duck, Goose and Great Blue Heron hanging out in the pond. Topped off by the morning and evening alpenglow, this house is a wonderful place to observe nature at its most beautiful, in a private setting, just a short, beautiful drive from everything Telluride has to offer.
Throughout the spring and summer, you can see horses grazing in pastures below. The house is, on this sunny hilltop, and with in-floor heating throughout, it's always cozy at Alpenglow Ranch!
Alpenglow Ranch is a Shared Space, the owner stays in an apartment in the back, with a separate entrance. The main part of the home is where guests stay, with use of the Great Room.
We look forward to being your hosts, and welcoming you personally to Telluride! You can count on a thoroughly unforgettable vacation experience. Since Alpenglow Ranch is 30 minutes away from the ski area, many folks like to mix their days here by enjoying the winter weather in front of the fire on some days and skiing on the ski area on others. Also there is good cross country skiing right out the door.
I keep the driveway open every day, (with very few exceptions), with my own propane powered plow, but in blizzard conditions it can be challenging. I do have several backup plow drivers with larger plows or blowers who can get the road open, though there can be a short delay.
John SirJesse
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Telluride
Located in Telluride, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Telluride Ski Resort and Bridges are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deep Creek Trail and Hastings Mesa. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Placerville, CO
What's nearby
- Telluride Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 24.6 km
- Mountain Village Gondola Station - 31 min drive - 25.3 km
- Telluride Ski and Golf Club - 31 min drive - 25.3 km
- Telluride Gondola Station - 34 min drive - 26.8 km
- San Sophia Gondola Station - 39 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Angler Inn - 23 min drive
- Telluride Sleighs and Wagons - 34 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John SirJesse
I grew up in Los Angeles, but was ready to find a beautiful mountain home, after visiting a friend here in 1973, I was hooked. I started studying wild edible and medicinal plants in LA a year before I moved here, and continued learning them here, as well as getting into wild mushrooms too. In 1980 I was contacted to become one of the founders of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. I have a special use permit to lead my hikes on National Forest Service land, and became a Certified Mushroom Identifier for the state.
I designed and built this house myself, and have lived here ever since. I used to rent the whole house on VRBO for 11 years, but got tired of moving out when guests were here. That's why I made the apartment in back to stay in when guests are here.
I lead plant and mushroom hikes in the summers, and snowshoe tours in the winters. New to Alpenglow Ranch is providing breakfast, which can be a wild mushroom omelette, with mushrooms we gather together (for an additional fee for the tour). I also do hand carved signs and custom carvings and antique repairs.
I designed and built this house myself, and have lived here ever since. I used to rent the whole house on VRBO for 11 years, but got tired of moving out when guests were here. That's why I made the apartment in back to stay in when guests are here.
I lead plant and mushroom hikes in the summers, and snowshoe tours in the winters. New to Alpenglow Ranch is providing breakfast, which can be a wild mushroom omelette, with mushrooms we gather together (for an additional fee for the tour). I also do hand carved signs and custom carvings and antique repairs.
Why they chose this property
This property grabbed my imagination when I first saw it, and I vowed to build a comfortable, efficient home that captures the incredible views it has to offer.
What makes this property unique
The views are like nothing most folks have ever seen! Combined with the comfort, WiFi, DVD selection and privacy, it makes Alpenglow Ranch a great vacation or retreat spot! Named for the pink and orange mountains and clouds seen almost every morning and evening, Alpenglow Ranch enchants all who stay here!
The great room is designed for entertaining, and a perfect place for that breakfast omelette!
The great room is designed for entertaining, and a perfect place for that breakfast omelette!
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