Come experience the Freedom of the Hills. You'll love staying in this charming and quaint home. Enjoy being nestled in the mountains, yet conveniently close to both Crested Butte and Gunnison. Experience the best of what Colorado has to offer; fish, boat, bike, and off-road within moments of walking out the door. Ski the epic powder at Mt. Crested Butte in the winter, hike and enjoy the wildflowers in the summer or just hang out in the yard and relax in the hot tub. Our place has got it all! The space Our sweet little home is in Taylor Canyon, just North of Almont, CO on Highway 742. Located near the confluence of Spring Creek and the Taylor River, our place sits on 2.5 acres of land in one of most picturesque areas of Colorado. Highway 742 sees very little action during the wintertime months, but can be on the busy side of things during the summer. Its convenience allows you to easily access all the best attractions of the area. In the summertime, Gunnison and Crested Butte are only a 25 minute drive away and both of these places boast excellent recreational, dining and shopping opportunities. During the winter time, driving is slower and some of the short cut roads to Crested Butte are closed. So, expect the drive to CB to be more like a 40 minute trip through magical scenery. It's up to you to choose your own adventure and then retreat to a peaceful and cozy home. You'll have the entire home to yourself. This home was built in 2007 and has all new furnishings. The upstairs bedroom has beautiful views of the craggy rock outcroppings that line the property. This bedroom boasts a full bath with a double headed shower for a unique bathing experience! The kitchen is stocked with all the amenities you'll need to cook a delicious meal. Amenities for cooking include: small toaster oven, regular size oven for baking, french press, coffee grinder, large fridge with freezer, tea kettle and outdoor propane grill with grilling utensils. The kitchen is also a comfortable space for several guests to hang out as we've added a love-seat big enough for two. When you choose to head downstairs to play games, watch tv or just relax, the garage space is currently set up as a bedroom and a fully furnished family room as well. This room has a sleeper sofa, coffee table, television (no cable so bring DVDs, blue-ray disks, or connect your own device with our HDMI cord) bookshelf with games and a bunkbed for extra guests or kids to sleep. This room is a garage without windows, however, paper star lanterns, cozy lighting and in-floor radiant heat create a warming ambiance. A laundry room with a half bath is also located downstairs. Out the back bedroom door is a bonus room that leads to the backyard and hot tub. You'll love spending time in our backyard! Enjoy a hot-tub soak on the patio or play yard games while you grill. The mature trees are great for shady lounging next to the creek that runs through the property. In the summer, sit on the upstairs deck and sip a drink while enjoying the mountain views. The possibilities are endless here at Freedom of the Hills. Guest access Guests will have access to the whole house and 2.5 acres of land. There is access to the shed if additional storage space is needed. Other things to note Well behaved dogs are allowed. Include the breed and size of your dog in your booking request. We have a gate that can be placed at the base of the stairs to keep your dog in the area of the house with tile/concrete floors. Any scratching on furniture or damage to wood floor and carpets will result in extra charges. We charge a $50 pet fee for each dog. As the house is located close to the road, you'll want to consider taking caution with your pets to keep them safe. We've got a cable attached to a tree if you're worried your pup might wander. Cell providers in this area are Verizon and AT&T. Others might possibly work too. We’ve updated our internet speed to about 38 mbps so you can easily be connected when necessary. You can confidently stream and make video calls while staying here. CR 742 is winter maintained. The driveway to the house is flat, about 100' long, and plowed in the winter. There is room for several vehicles in the driveway next to the house. There is room to turn around a small trailer in the driveway so bring the boats or off road toys. Harmel's Guest Ranch is located nearby and is open seasonally. It's a great place to get a drink on the deck or book a guided fishing, climbing, or horseback riding trip.