Welcome to the "Helms Nest", our tiny home mountain getaway, perfect to come back to after a day of skiing or hiking (a short drive to several 14ers and ski resorts). It has a full kitchen, full bathroom with hot shower and flush toilet, and queen sized bed in the loft. We commonly hear that our space is bigger than imagined. It sleeps 2 very comfortably, and can fit up to 4 people total. You'll have access to all house amenities. Thanks for looking, and message us with any questions! Our tiny home is perfect for a mountain retreat, with everything you need for a weekend out of the city. Bedroom Loft & Sleeping Arrangements This is *literally* a tiny house (hello HGTV!), so be ready to climb a ladder into the sleeping loft. Up there we have a queen sized memory foam bed, as well as a fold-out futon in the main living area. Kitchen It has 2 stovetop burners (with pans), a keurig and k-cups, microwave, 1/2 sized fridge and freezer, full sized sink, all dishes (plates, bowls, cups, flatware, etc) Main Living Area We have a futon and a wall-mounted table with 2 stools. There is also an empty dresser if you'd like to unpack, a closet with hangers, and an iron with ironing board. Bathroom No necessities skipped here! Full sized shower, toilet, sink, and oversized mirror. All towels provided. Parking There is space for 1 car in front of the tiny house. If you have an extra car, there is an extra lot to park in, just send us a message. All space in and around Tiny Home. We are available by phone 24/7, and several contacts in the neighborhood should you need personal assistance. House access will be via door code after booking. SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING: Our favorite activity in the High Rockies of Colorado is snowboarding! Here are the nearest resorts: o Breckenridge (35 minutes away. North on Highway 9) o Keystone / Arapahoe Basin / Loveland (1 hour away. North on Highway 9, then East on US-70, then East on the Loveland Overpass / Highway 6) o Copper Mountain (1 hour away. North on Highway 9, then West on US-70) o Vail (1 hour and 20 minutes away. North on Highway 9, then West on US-70 HIKING: Our tiny home is centrally located to several iconic “14er” mountain peaks, as well as other fantastic views. Below are some of the best: o Mt. Lincoln (14.3k), Mt. Bross (14.2k), and Mt. Democrat (14.2k): All begin from the same trailhead, at Kite Lake Campground (25 minutes away. North on Highway 9, then West on Buckskin Street / County Road 8) o Quandary Peak (14.3k): Quandary Peak Trailhead (25 minutes away. North on Highway 9, with a small left turn at the end of the trip onto County Road 850 and finally turn right onto 851 for the trailhead) o Mt. Sherman (14.0k): Mt. Sherman Trailhead (40 minutes away. South on Highway 285, then West on County Road 18) o Mt. Silverheels (13.8k): Two trailheads; Hoosier Pass (20 minutes away. North on Highway 9) or Beaver Creek Trailhead (15 minutes away. North on County Road 659 through the town of Fairplay) o Limber Grove Trailhead: More of a walking & running trail intended for foliage beauty. (23 minutes away. South on Highway 285, then West on County Road 18) o Kenosha Pass: Rumor has it, Kenosha Pass is the best place to view the changing aspens in the fall. (25 minutes away. Northeast on Highway 285) MAIN AREA OF FAIRPLAY: Restaurants: o South Park Brewing – American Restaurant & In-House Craft Beers (Hwy 285) o Salado – Southwest American Restaurant (Front Street) o Millonzi’s – Italian Restaurant (Front Street) o Brown Burro Café – Mexican & American Restaurant (Main Street) o Java Moose – Light Breakfast / Lunch Sandwiches (Main Street) o Silver Scoop Creamery – Ice Cream (Front Street) Activities & Shopping: o Old South Park City & Museum – see how Fairplay used to be! (Front Street) o High Alpine Sports – Fishing Gear, Snowboarding Gear, etc. (Main Street) o Salt Licking Goat Clothing Co (Main Street) o Colorado Mountain Hat Co (Front Street) o South Park Pottery (Front Street) o Fairplay iconic “Hotel” sign (Front Street) o Prather’s Market – Grocery Store (Hwy 285) Driving is by far the easiest method of getting around. Fairplay is well within biking distance if you brought yours! Driving Directions: From Denver Int'l Airport: Take Peña Blvd to I-70 West, exit 260 towards Colorado Springs, then the Hwy 285 exit. Hwy 285 for 55 miles. From Denver area: Find Hwy 285 (connects with I-70 and E-470) and drive Southwest until Fairplay. Another route is to go West on I-70, then South on Hwy 9 until Fairplay. From Colorado Springs area: Find Hwy 24 (connects with I-25) and drive West to Hartsel, turn right to go North on Hwy 9 until Fairplay