Creekside sauna and fire pit - Mountain Retreat

Nestled off the beaten path between Black Hawk and Nederland, Ellsworth Creek Retreat is your basecamp for Jeeping, hiking, biking, and skiing, ... or just relaxing. No matter your reason for visiting, this rustically modern log home along with its creekside log cabin sauna and fire pit patio will provide the perfect ambiance for your Rocky Mountain getaway! The Retreat includes BOTH the 3-BD Lodge AND the lower level 1-BD Guest Suite in one listing/price. You are booking BOTH units. The space Ellsworth Creek Retreat is a modernized log home that retained its Rocky Mountain character and charm through its stone and wood finishes, historic mountain/mining decor, and vintage wood stove. Its huge main level windows bring the mountain's natural beauty indoors, though enjoying that beauty from the wrap-around covered deck or fire pit patio is even better. Both living rooms and both master bedrooms are equipped with 50-inch TVs with with access to Netflix, Youtube, and Vudu. Guest subscription may be required for some channels. Dining seating for up to 10 at the dining table and kitchen counter in the main lodge. The guest suite has dining seating for an additional six guests. The house naturally stays cool (typically 65 to 75 degrees) even on the hottest summer days. No need to mess with keys as you will have your own access code for the front doors. The back yard includes a creekside log cabin sauna, outdoor shower (summer only), and patio with propane fire pit. ****Two Units in One Listing and For One Price**** This listing includes a separate lower level guest suite in addition to the main lodge. You get BOTH units by booking this listing. The Guest Suite has it's own kitchen, bath, living area, dining area, laundry, patio, BBQ, and entrance. There is no interior access between the two units. Guest access Guests will have full and exclusive access to the entire property. Other things to note ****Neighborhood**** Forest and mountain-side views are all around the property. The adjacent neighbor's property includes a scenic pond that feeds Ellsworth Creek. Ellsworth Creek runs through the back yard of the property. Typical of mountain streams, water flow can be low in late summer and fall. Two neighboring homes are visible from this property. Peak to Peak Highway 119 is also visible from the back yard half way up the mountain side. Conveniently located close, but not too close, to everything the mountains have to offer: 1.0 miles - Ellsworth Gulch Road Trailhead - jeep, hiking, and biking trails 2.1 miles - Town of Rollinsville (brew pub, distillery, pizza) 2.2 miles - Last Shot Restaurant 2.3 miles - Mid County Liquor Store 4.8 miles - Golden Gate Canyon State Park (hiking/fishing) 6 miles - Town of Nederland (groceries, food, brew pubs, shopping) 7 miles - Eldora Ski Resort 12 miles - Black Hawk and Central City (over 25 casinos, restaurants, historic district) 23 miles - Boulder 25 miles - Idaho Springs (rafting, zip lining, hot springs) 26 miles -Golden 33 miles - Red Rocks Amphitheater 35 miles - Rocky Mountain National Park 45 miles - Denver (Denver Int'l Airport - 61 miles) 49 miles - Loveland Ski Resort 52 miles - Estes park 56 miles - Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort 58 miles - Winter Park Ski Resort 59 miles - Silverthorne (20+ factory outlet stores) 69 miles - Keystone Ski Resort 70 miles - Copper Mountain Ski Resort 73 miles - Breckenridge Ski Resort 89 miles - Vail Ski Resort 742 miles - Las Vegas (I'd just go to Black Hawk) ***Phone and Internet*** Not many cell services work in Gilpin County except AT&T. However, onsite WiFi allows for WiFi calling from most phones. The home's WiFi internet is a 37 Mbps DSL land-line service through Century Link. Service interruptions are very rare as there are no dishes, satellites, cell towers, or portable WiFi devices to worry about. The router is on a battery backup so you should have internet service even in the event of a power outage, which is also very rare. The property does not have land-line phone service. ***Winter Access*** Winter mountain weather can make roadways challenging at times. The driveway is short but slopes uphill to get out. Even when roads and the driveway are plowed, snow can compact creating icy surfaces. Two-wheel drive vehicles may experience difficulty during and after winter storms. Four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles are typically not necessary but are recommended between November and April due to unpredictable weather and road conditions. ***Occupancy*** The maximum number of adult guests is limited to six. Additional guests under the age of 18 are welcome, up to a maximum of 8 total guests.