Mountain View Cottage

We are so glad you are considering Mountain View Cottage for your upcoming stay! While we would absolutely love to have you as our guests, please be sure this property is a perfect fit for you! We are described as comfortable and eclectic. This is a 100+ yr. old home with early add-ons/updates. However, it's not the Ritz or a new, perfectly appointed cabin. Rather, it's quite retro- antique in furnishings/decor. Folks here enjoy a country living experience, quiet, wildlife, the views. The space I am so pleased to share my second home with you here in beautiful Beulah Valley!!! This is not the average vacation rental as I do live here part of the year. This property has been part of Beulah's history for about 100 years, and for the last 35 years, my family has had the privilege of being it's caretaker. (A copy of 'From Mace's Hole To Beulah' is a wonderful historical background of Beulah, and is available for you to read during your stay. Page 150 is about my Grandfather and grandmother, Joe and Katherine Mehring.) Also, we have a variety of wildlife for your enjoyment. The deer are always plentiful, and you'll often see several sets of twins or triplets romping in the hayfield. They may seem tame, but never attempt to feed or touch any deer, just take a few photos from a safe distance and enjoy their beauty as a spectator. Bear are also common in the valley. Although it's not quite Yellow Stone park, we get our share. Do not leave garbage out: Do not leave picnic food unattended: Do not try to get closer for a better shot - trust me, just get a better camera, and stay back!. Lion are less frequently seen here in town, but the same rules apply as for the bear. Other critters may include skunks, raccoons, turkey, rabbits, fox, squirrels, bobcats, and unfortunately, a few mice (sorry, we do our best, but this is the country.) Some of the amenities our cottage offers are Roku TV, wireless internet, washer/dryer, horse corral, 3 minutes from Post Office, general store, one restaurant, coffee shop and antique shopping. A short 30 minute drive offers mountain lake fishing, golf, theatres, and museums, zoo, nature center, and only an hour away is the famous Royal Gorge Bridge or Bishop's castle! We are pet friendly with a $200 cleaning fee - $100 damage deposit and proper health papers prior to check-in. This is truly a one-of-a-kind vacation spot, and one of the best kept secrets in the beautiful mountains of colorado! Guest access The driveway and yard are large and allow for plenty of parking. You are allowed to hike the fields, but no vehicles please, as I harvest the hay crop several times per year. I do keep the basement area locked inside and the outbuildings are for private storage only. Visitors are welcome to use the gas grill - extra propane is in the back porch closet or you can purchase at the Beulah General Store. Other things to note At certain times during the summer, we have 'box elder bugs'. They do not bite, but can be a little annoying as they crowd into warm areas during the evening. My water well is about 1/4 of a mile at the bottom of the field and runs off a pressure tank up to the house, therefore, the water pressure systematically fluctuates from a trickle to Niagra Falls - so be prepared! Always keep in mind that we are not the Mariott - Mountain View Cottage is a quaint, little old farm house property with lots of characters and quirks! I know most folks mean well when they fill out the “what could the Host do better” portion, however, please keep in mind that I’m sharing my mountain home as is - I’m not a landlord, property manager, or hotel. And, while I know there is always room for improvement, (I try to do something each year such as a new pump, pressure tank and water system, new refrigerator, and new storm doors for 2021) I can only offer the property that I have as it is. Most of my guests love it that way, and return year after year, just as I do! We hope you will, too!