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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

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Westcliffe, Colorado
  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch
    11 min drive
  • Cotopaxi City Park
    19 min drive
  • Royal Gorge Bridge
    49 min drive
  • Canon City, CO (CNE-Fremont County)
    60 min drive

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About the area

Westcliffe

With a stay at this cottage in Westcliffe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Historic Beckwith Ranch and McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area. .This cottage is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Cotopaxi City Park and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Arkansas River.

What's nearby

  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cotopaxi City Park - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • San Isabel Lake - 44 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 49 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Valley View Hot Springs - 96 min drive - 117.3 km

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage-Mountain & Valley Views-Dark Sky

*Aspen Grove Cottage* (located in front of the Aspen Grove Bungalow) -Newly and thoughtfully renovated, furnished, and stocked, our luxury cottage sits on a working ranch with views of The Sangre de Cristo mountains that will not disappoint.

This is an open concept, two story cottage with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large front porch complete with rocking chairs to soak in all those views. Open pastures roll up to the base of the Rockies just outside the front door, and true to its namesake, an aspen grove surrounds the north and west property lines. There is plenty of room for your family or group to relax, catch up, cook, and enjoy the solitude and adventure this special property offers.

Nestled in the heart of our four-generation family ranch, we are located in the southern range of the Rocky Mountains beloved by locals and travelers for its abundance of adventure, International Dark Sky, and purple mountain majesty.

We’ve taken care of all the details so you can cozy up, take in those mountain views, and discover everything the valley has to offer: Mountaineering, hiking, summiting a 14er, fishing, rafting, and hunting... to name a few...

Enjoy all the charm and heritage of the ranch from abundant wildlife to Spruce, Aspen, and Pondarosa pines to miles and miles of pastures rolling up to the base of the Sangres.
Want to take the day to lounge or wind down at the end of it? We offer complimentary Wifi and a flat screen TV that you can stream your shows on from your phone at each location.
We’re near Westcliffe, the Rainbow Trail, and the Arkansas River with easy access to the Royal Gorge, Canon City, and Salida.

Book your stay today and see why we keep coming back to the ranch year after year!

Need more room? Consider also reserving the Aspen Grove Bungalow located behind the cottage. Both units are on the lovely Aspen Grove grounds and share a large parking area. Cottage and Bungalow guests enjoy porch views from opposite sides of the property and have both reported enjoying the solitude and privacy they are seeking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage mountain Valley Views dark Sky
Charming Cottage-mountain & Valley Views-dark Sky Cottage
Charming Cottage-mountain & Valley Views-dark Sky Westcliffe
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Charming Cottage-Mountain & Valley Views-Dark Sky Reviews

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Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wet Mountain Valley Gem
This property is a sweet old farm house, comfortable and beautifully updated. Views are unbelievable…worth getting up early for sunrise on the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome fall trip
This place was perfect for oir girls weekend, close hiking, beautiful colors and elks in rut just over the hill, so magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay in the mountains
This wonderful house on a ranch is remodeled with guests in mind. Every area is comfortable and homey. We appreciated that there were two bedrooms with twin beds and two bedrooms with queen beds. This suited our family of young adults well. The kitchen is spacious and open to the living room. It is well equipped for preparing meals. The bathrooms were fresh and clean. The house has charm and the views are spectacular! The view from the front porch of snow capped peaks made us feel like we were staying in a screen saver. We saw elk right across the road. I appreciated enough towels, toilet paper, and supplies for a week. My family highly recommends staying at this house on a ranch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
We absolutely loved it here. The views are incredible and the house was very clean and cozy. Beds were very comfortable which is not always the case with rentals. 15 minute drive to Westcliffe and 40 minutes to Salida. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Kentucky, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surprise
The photos on the listing don't do this cottage justice. The outside is plain for sure, and sits on a dirt road. Didn't expect the dirt road being from the Cincinnati OH area. But, the house was wonderful. The inside is nicely done with an open first floor plan and the accomodations were comfortable. We were there for a wedding at Hillside, about a mile away. Perfect spot. We were about 15 miles out from downtown Westcliffe, where we did our grocery shopping and dining. No 5 star ding spots, but some pretty good ones. I would definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great customer service, great location, quiet and beautiful surroundings, clean house. Everything my family of 7 was looking for on our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, Great Location
Absolutely loved the property!! Jen responded quickly to questions I had regarding my stay. During our stay we had a large herd of Elk across the road in the evening and again in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun!!
The perfect little house for a getaway. Thank you to the wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig D., Parker, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
This place is great as a base for exploring local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Excellent property and very nice - hosts are wonderful and everything is as you would expect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet seclusion
This place was just what the kids and I needed. Plenty of space for us to settle in. Kitchen was furnished well and allowed plenty of meal prep and cooking. Quick access to the Sangre de Cristo mountain range and San Isabel National Forest. Night skies there are unparalleled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place
It was nice to get away with some friends and the place was better than anticipated. Great communication and instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ginny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
October Stay with Family
The cabin was cute , cozy, clean and the views out every window was delightful to see with the changing of the leaves! Had a great time and would definitely stay again when the opputunity arises!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
We had a wonderful, relaxing time. Great place away from everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with a great view - great stargazing
Very nice place - quiet and secluded. Easy drive to Canon City and activities. Great walks in the morning with clear sky. Night sky is very dark with wide field of view - great stargazing! Ideal location to get away. All as expected from listing - but check first to see if you can access laundry if staying less than a week. We very much enjoyed the stay and definitely plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a retreat
This spacious cottage is beautifully renovated and very comfortable. We came down for a wedding so unfortunately weren't able to just lounge and chill. Looking forward to returning to just relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Clean and very nice house. Quick responses from the property manager. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ranch home
My husband, 2 kids and my parents and I stayed at Aspen cottage. It had everything we could have needed! The kitchen is well stocked, beds were soo comfortable, and the house was spotless. We loved sitting on the rocking chairs on the front porch after our days of exploring. Mule deer and elk were right across the field. We could hear coyotes howling as it got dark. It was very peaceful and we loved that our kids had a yard and space to run and play. Jen the manager was so easy to communicate with, responded very promptly and made our visit great. We appreciated everything aspen cottage had to offer and would LOVE to come back and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and beautiful remodeled farm house.
We had a lovely stay in this clean and beautiful home. The kitchen was especially nice with a nice big island. The views are spectacular. Be aware there are no blow dryers in the bathrooms and there is not an iron or ironing board available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We loved the remote location, we loved the quiet and peaceful view off the front porch. We hiked just up the road to Balman Reservoir, kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Traveling with a 1 year old and we were all comfortable and loved this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021