Fifteen minutes from Boulder, Richard built his one-of-a-kind 1,500s.f. home with panoramic views of the wilderness at 7,600 feet, below Sugarloaf Mountain, overlooking Dream Canyon & the Lost Angel granite cliffs above Boulder Falls. It reads like a fairy tale — it feels like that too — see the guest comments. This peaceful, open concept, 1 level home; is fully enveloped by the Roosevelt National Forest is a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all place. He now spends summers in Brazil with his love. The tranquility of the home and its location is so serene and peaceful it will leave you completely relaxed. A great place for a staycation or work from home. Feel the grandeur from each window — mountains, the continental divide, cliffs, sunrises, sunsets, and the intensity of stars (remember the Milky Way?). Search “The most beautiful rock climbing spots near Boulder” and you’ll see the cliffs in the front yard. We have added blackout curtains in the two bedrooms. An outdoor dining table gives a ringside seat to the rock climbers, occasional slack-liners, and the abundant wildlife that passes through the property. Hummingbirds, Moose, Deer, Fox, Coyotes, Golden Eagles, Bears (rarely), and Elk (seasonal). Feel the quiet mingling with the soothing sounds of North Boulder Creek. One level, flagstone floors, 2 bedrooms both have queen beds and blackout curtains, 2 bathrooms & a multi-purpose room (3rd bedroom, dining room, and/or office). The master bedroom ensuite is open concept it includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub. There is a 32” Roku smart tv to log into all your subscriptions if you choose to. The bedrooms, great room/ kitchen have doors to allow direct outside access. Dirt road to house is about 2/3 of a mile. It’s maintained Car or suv is fine during June thru August. Speed limit 10-15mph drive slowly. We highly recommend you arrive in daylight so your will more comfortable with the drive. The home is in the foothills you are not on paved straight line roads from the flatlands. 4 wheel drive required in September to November due to weather snow is possible. No RVs or trailers allowed there’s no parking or turn around. The home has everything you need; bring your clothes, toiletries and a stop in town for groceries before heading up and it's your home away from home. There is a free full size front loading Washer and Dryer for your use during your stay with detergent. Pick fresh herbs from the garden; Chives, Sage, Mint, Thyme, Lavender, Hops and rhubarb patch. Donna (the house manager), lives a few minutes away, she will handle all things locally during your stay and booking communications. There’s a key pad for self check in. A code is provided a couple days prior to arrival as well as list of operations of things in home and check out information. It’s a great base for visiting Boulder, Nederland, and all the surrounding areas have to offer! Hiking & biking trails, kayaking, & paragliding are all nearby. The Switzerland Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, Dream Canyon & Betasso Preserve are all on Sugarloaf. The home is encircled by Mt. Pisgah, Comforter Mtn., Peewink Mtn., Bald Mtn., Sugarloaf Mtn. and is minutes from Brainard Lake. Take a short drive to Indian Peaks, the Continental Divide, and Fourth of July trail near Eldora. Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park is 45 miles away (~1 hr. 15 min.) via the Peak-to-Peak highway — a beautiful drive. About 1 hour — 45 miles to the Denver Airport. Fifteen minutes to Boulder or Nederland for shopping & restaurants. The home and the outside area are all yours (excluding the garage). • Master bedroom suite open concept with walk-in closet cedar closet The master bath soaking tub and walk in shower. Room darkening blinds. • Guest room with a queen bed. Room darkening blinds. • Multi-purpose room (office, dining, and/or 3rd bedroom with a futon couch/bed with a comfy 8” mattress). Privacy curtains on doors. Great room (kitchen/family room) Washing machine and Dryer Guest bath with tub shower combo There are folding camp chairs to sit and enjoy the outside Outside dining table 32” Smart Roku TV w/ guest mode to access your subscriptions Wireless Internet Linens and towels provided Donna (the house manager), who lives a few minutes if anything should arise during your stay. The home is located in the foothills of Boulder just 16 minutes from Downtown Boulder or Nederland and is surround by National Forest open space. Dream Canyon is renowned for its Rock Climbing and Slack-lining is in the front yard. The home offers a get-away-from-it-all feeling both inside and outside the home. You need a car to get around since the public transport bus route N is 4 miles away. Sugarloaf Road is paved, but there is a ½ mile private dirt road to the house. The weather can be cooler than your used to 50's at night and when the sun goes down so bring layering options. The drive to house can be intimidating at first it’s about 2/3 to house off main road there are a few other homes off the road. It’s dirt and is maintained. There’s one sharp left turn as you head to the main driveway to home. Speed limit 10-15 on this stretch off the main road. The roof with can make sounds like raining but it’s roof expansion and contractions on the clips. This when temperature changes Gutters also can vibrate in high winds. The home is nestled into a hill, which continues to the front then levels off into a sloping meadow area. It may not be suitable for young children as there is a ten-foot drop-off around the house. Inside is fine. Please respect the home and property as if it were your own. To avoid wildfire risk: NO Smoking, NO outdoor campfires, NO target practice, NO hunting, and NO fireworks. NO PETS 500$ fee plus 40$ a day on reservation dates will be charged l. In the summer, the home is 10˚ cooler than outside & Sugarloaf is 10˚ cooler than Boulder (90˚ in Boulder = 70˚in the house). Open doors to raise the temperature. The eclectic mountain town of Nederland with its indoor & outdoor live entertainment is minutes away with a good selection of restaurants, shops & art galleries. It’s the home of the Carousel of Happiness with all hand carved animal giving priceless smiles. Summer and Fall offer continuous festivals and art shows. Aspen leaf viewing in the fall is spectacular from both the home as well as a nearby drive to the Peak-to-Peak Highway.