Willow Creek is in Placer Valley, close to Highway 9 with easy access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and exploring the Central Rockies. This 3 bedroom / 2 bath home is just minutes away from Breckenridge to go skiing during the winter. Fishing is within walking distance. To hike you are minutes from many trail heads. ATV and jeep trails are also very close. The yard has a seasonal stream and willows for you to explore. *This home sits at approx.10,669 ft ft in a high Alpine Environment* The space Willow Creek is in Placer Valley, close to Highway 9 leading to skiing, hiking, fishing, and exploring the Central Rockies. This home is just minutes away from Breckenridge to go skiing during the winter. Fishing is within walking distance. To hike you are minutes from many trail heads. ATV and jeep trails are also very close. The yard has a seasonal stream and willows for you to explore. The home has a spacious, open-concept great room with a wood-burning fireplace, open to the dining area and the well appointed kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked with dinnerware, cooking utensils and kitchen gadgets and has custom cabinets and counter tops. There are 3 bedrooms. The loft suite offers a cozy queen bed and a corner twin, a desk space, laundry closet and full en suite bathroom. On the ground floor, there are 2 bedrooms both with queen beds, spacious closets and dressers. This level has a full bath with a step-in shower. The great room is a huge room with lofted ceilings and two-story windows that have views of the mountains and the forest. There is lots of comfortable seating as well as a cozy wood-burning fireplace that has a blower to heat the home in addition to the central heating. There are 2 full baths (one on each level). The large dining has seating for 6-8 and there is also seating at the kitchen island. The outdoor area is also spectacular at this home with fabulous views, a gas grill, a large deck with comfy chairs. You can hear the stream and wildlife watch. Fairplay and Alma are the activity center of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and is often referred to as the Base Camp for all activities some of which include skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain climbing, snow-shoeing, horseback riding (winter too), ice climbing, fishing, hunting, rafting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, ATVing, mine exploring, canoeing, kayaking, and much much more. If you can think of an outdoor activity, you will probably find it within 10-20 minutes of the cabin. It is a great area to call your "Base Camp". * FISHING ... Gold Medal/Blue Ribbon Fishing. 5 area lakes and public river a short drive away * Within Minutes of the home... Access to National Forest/Montgomery Reservoir, Lincoln Falls, Ice Climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and some of the best snow-shoeing and 4-wheeling in Colorado * Breckenridge ... ski, snow-board, snowmobile, fish, boat, golf - 25 min. NW * Buena Vista ... Hot Springs, fishing, raft the Arkansas River - 30 min. SW * Salida ... fishing, hiking, jeep trails , rafting - 25 min SW * Como Historic Railroad District - 20 min. NW * Fairplay Historic Mining Town - 5 min. NW * Denver ... shopping, theaters, sports, amusements parks -90 min NE * Cripple Creek ... gold mining, gambling - 50 min. * Canon City ... home of the Royal Gorge - 60 min SE * Manitou Springs ... Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak - 60 min. SE DISCLOSURES * This home is located in the Central Rockies at approx. 10,669 ft. Please be advised that elevation and weather should be considered when deciding if this location is appropriate. * Guests are required to have a four-wheel drive vehicle with adequate snow tires or chains during the winter months from November through May. The area is subject to frequent unpredictable and adverse weather conditions which can make travel difficult. * This home is located in a rural high alpine mountain environment where wildlife, insects and rodents may be encountered. The home is also equipped with a well water system and may have variability in taste, smell or mineral content based on time of year and usage. * Guests will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement after booking. Guest access The door has an electronic keypad. Enter the code and press the "✓" to unlock. Close the door and press any key to lock. Access code will be sent to you within 7 days of your arrival date Other things to note There is no smoking of any substance while inside the home..