Comfy Westcliffe Guest Suite Near Downtown

Enjoy this charming Colorado mountain town a short walk from the quaint downtown and Bluff with amazing views of the Sangre de Cristos. This is a shared house listing; owner lives on property. The Guest Suite includes a bedroom with queen bed, 2nd bedroom with single-over-full bunk bed, living room with gas fireplace and smart TV, mini-kitchenette (microwave, mini-fridge, water cooler, Keurig and dining table), bathroom with shower and tub, and access to courtyard, weather dependent. The space The Guest Suite you will be renting is part of a shared-house listing. I live in a separate part of the house. You will have a private entrance and exclusive private access to The Guest Suite. The house is a bungalow style home with an interesting connection to local mining history. The Guest Suite was originally two separate miner's cabins from the late 1800's that were moved from the old mining towns of nearby Silvercliffe and Rosita then combined into a single dwelling, and later remodeled and enlarged into a beautiful modern home. A history was retained of the original combined dwelling and subsequent modifications, including interesting historical artifacts that were found in the process of remodeling that have been preserved and are available for viewing. The home sits on a quiet corner in a residential neighborhood one block off Westcliffe's Main Street. A newly renovated small city park is one block away on the corner of Main (Hiway 96) and 4th Street with flower gardens, a pavilion and seating. A larger city park with a playground, ball field, two small pavilions and bathroom facilities is three blocks away in the other direction. Across the street from there is yet another city park with a larger pavilion, playing field, and tennis courts. Westcliffe is a small, quiet and engaging mountain community whose residents treasure its long ranching and mining history, the surrounding mountains, and the wide open Wet Mountain Valley within which it is located. The altitude of Westcliffe is 7,887 feet above sea level and it is surrounded by mountains, several of which are among the highest in Colorado, soaring to over 14,000 feet. The nearby Rainbow Trail offers great hiking opportunity for all levels of ability. Westcliffe is an internationally certified Dark Sky Community with a rich community calendar of numerous music festivals, other live music, live theater and art festivals year-round. Bluff Park with its amazing wide open views of the Wet Mountain Valley and Sangre de Cristo mountain range is an easy 4 block walk westward. There you will also find Smokey Jack Observatory that hosts star-viewing parties and public events. Bluff Park is also the location of Westcliffe's famous High Mountain Hayfever Bluegrass Festival held every July, as well as other live events. All of downtown Westcliffe is available with an easy stroll. Within easy walking distance, you'll find unique restaurants and eating establishments, pubs, coffee shops, art galleries, a bowling alley, grocery store, liquor store, florist and gift shop, bakeries, two thrift stores, the vibrant local library and shopping for jewelry, outdoor gear, clothing, gifts, and local souvenirs. Several churches are also within easy walking distance. I am an experienced AirBnb Host with a prior long history of Super Host status managing a previously owned property in Wisconsin. This property is Town of Westcliffe approved as a short-term-rental, License #24-082724. Guest access Guests have private access to the entire front part of my house (the Guest Suite). Guests have a private entrance through the front door off the front porch. The front entry way is barrier free from the driveway. Accessible parking is available upon request. The Guest Suite has two private bedrooms. The front bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom has a twin-over-double bunkbed, sleeping up to 3 in that room. The living room has a gas fireplace, smart TV, high speed internet, comfortable seating, a stately antique Steinway grand piano that experienced piano players are welcome to use, and a small dining and kitchenette area with microwave, Keurig, mini-frig with freezer, water dispenser, and dining table. The full bathroom has both a shower and a clawtooth bathtub. The front porch is available for guest private use, and the comfortable courtyard is also available for use during warmer months, weather dependent. The courtyard is shared use with the owner. Private laundry facilities are available for use upon request and prior arrangement for a reasonable additional cost. There is plenty of free street parking in front of the house, and additional free diagonal parking is available on the intersecting side street. The garage and driveway are typically not available for guest use; however, upon request accessible parking on the driveway with barrier free entry is available. I share my life and house with my sweet and friendly 3 year old border collie. While she will not have access to the Guest Suite during your stay, if anyone in your party has pet dander allergies or a fear of active medium-sized dogs, you should choose someplace else to stay. There may also be normal and very occasional barking. The Guest Suite you will be renting is part of a shared-house listing. I live in a separate part of the house. You will have a private entrance and exclusive private access to The Guest Suite. The entire front of the house is the guest suite, separated by a gate and curtain from the private owners quarters. My living quarters are in the back part of the house. NOT AVAILBLE FOR GUEST USE: my kitchen; the backyard; the driveway and garage; and my living quarters. I am an experienced AirBnb Host with a long history of Super Host status managing a previously owned property in Wisconsin. Check out many prior guest reviews! Other things to note In my opinion, Westcliffe is the sweetest, friendliest and most engaging small Colorado mountain town you could ever visit, with amazing access to the best the Colorado Rockies have to offer with far less of the crowds you'll find in mountain towns closer to Denver. Visitors to Westcliffe should be aware that some of Westcliffe's shops, restaurants and other features are seasonal, that is open for business only during Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. The Colorado winter in Westcliffe has its own charm and beauty, but you can not count on consistent availability of all restaurants and shopping. Even during Spring, Summer and Fall seasons, hours of local establishments may vary from what is posted. If you know you have specific needs or interests, call those establishments ahead of time to assure they will be open during your stay. Town streets are well maintained throughout the winter by the Town of Westcliffe and the famous Colorado sun does a superb job of melting snow and brightening the winter days even after a significant snowfall. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 14°F to 80°F but is rarely below 3°F or above 86°F. Perfect for lovers of the four seasons! Fall colors are amazing. For detailed information about weather patterns in Westcliffe, consult online weather resources such as Weather Spark.