The Hammock Hut

Take a break & explore 35+ acres surrounded by national forest in the sunny Rocky Mountains. An ideal place for couples or friends to relax in a modern heated A Frame <15 mins from downtown Salida. We designed the Hammock Hut with a small, simple interior & a big private outdoor patio with a built in hammock & outdoor covered cooking area. We've worked hard designing + curating this A Frame. Would love to have you. If booked, check out other cabins on-site at Airbnb. com/p/outsidedesign The space Location: The Hammock Hut is on a 35 acre private property with national forest on 3 sides. It is centrally located about 2.5 hours from downtown Denver, <30 minutes to Monarch Mountain, 1.5 hours to Breckenridge, and about an hour from Great Sand Dunes National Park. To get here, just take 285 almost the entire way from Denver. It's a beautiful drive over high passes and low valleys. You might even see moose at the lake around Kenosha Pass. Traffic is almost always non-existent except for peak times -- thankfully it's not like I-70! What to do (the short version): There is a ton to do nearby outdoors--from day national parks to rafting hiking and skiing--that make perfect day trips all year. The Hammock Hut was built from scratch this year inspired by Swedish design. There is a private trail on the property itself which circles around the aspen, ponderosa pine, rock outcroppings, and what we call sunset boulevard view. We also have a guidebook for everything from short hikes to restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries! The Basics: There are some limited kitchen amenities with a coffee maker (of course free coffee), and a tea kettle. We also have an electric grill that works great for outdoor cooking. Quality towels and linens are freshly-washed right before your stay. The bed is a memory foam queen bed. The outdoor space includes a private deck space with views, a hanging bed, and a seating area. The Bath House: Down the across the path from the A frame is a large, heated bath house. We have recently done extensive renovations so most amenities are new. It's stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and had wash. We have more than one bathroom for each unit on-site so you should expect to have plenty of space. It's not like a public restroom. Pet Friendly: We do our best to remain pet friendly and keep the cost reasonable (why are people charging $100 pet fees?!). If you plan to bring a pet please add it to your reservation - the $18 fee just goes to whichever of us cleans the unit for the extra time. Guest access Getting Here and Parking: The site is off a well paved and plowed road and we normally plow soon after any snowfall over a few inches. When you enter the gate, drive up until you see the large parking lot. This large lot is where you will park. Feel free to unload your stuff at the bridge next to the tipi to be closer and then please drive your car back to the large parking lot. Note, the parking lot is about a 2 minute walk away from the A Frames. We tucked the A frames away in the forest. Other things to note Other cabins: The cabins on the site are spread out (8 cabins on 35 acres) but you can walk from one to another if you have friends who would like to join or want to check out multiple. Heating and Air Conditioning: In the winter, the A frame may be cold if you arrive after sunset but we do have a heater and an electric blanket in a small/well insulated place. Give it just a bit to warm up if you arrive at night and then it should become cozy. In the summer, it may be warm when you arrive but just open up the door and you will get plenty of cross ventilation to cool it off. It's always cool in the evening regardless of temp during the day. Bath House: The bathrooms for this unit are in the bath building which is across the way by two other buildings. You can see the bath house through the forest from this cabin. WIFI: We have added WiFi across the site including in the Forest Frame! Cell Service: Cell service with Verizon is actually quite strong as there is a tower on a mountain right next to us! AT&T and T-Mobile are strong a few miles from the property down the pass but are generally spotty at best on-site. Fires: Due to the dry climate, fires are off-limits all year round and open fires of any kind are prohibited at all times.