The Amphitheater Suite is a quaint, family owned and operated rental unit in Ouray. This cozy suite is located on Main St just blocks from trailheads, shops and restaurants. Only a 3/4 mile walk or drive to the renowned Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Your host, Jen, is knowledgable about the area and can give you all the pointers you need to live like a local during your stay in Ouray. Due to the age of the building, this space is not suitable for infants and children under 12. The home was originally built in 1890 and was the childhood home of Colorado's 31st governor William Knous. The home was then owned by a nurse who worked at the local miners hospital. It operated as business front and boarding house for many years until the current owner purchased the home in 2015. It's just a short walk up the hill to the infamous Ice Park and Ouray Via Ferrata. The building sits below the launch site for the 4th of July and New Year's Eve fireworks and gives an up close experience of the events! This quaint, clean and comfortable accommodation offers the perfect respite following your outdoor adventures! The house has been renovated to incorporate modern comforts, however much of the original charm is preserved. The upstairs bedrooms were transformed into spacious guest suites with private baths. The rooms are bright and airy and offer amazing views of the Amphitheater and Box Canyon. This building is in an area surrounded by several thousands of acres of wilderness in the Colorado mountains. Please understand that as a guest in this building, you may encounter a wide range of wildlife from small insects to bears. Our most frequent visitors are deer, foxes, skunks, a variety of birds, and bears. Please do don't leave any coolers, food or like items outside at any time. Trash must also be contained in the bear proof dumpster over night. In the nearby area there are elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, lynx, moose and other animals that are less frequently seen. We enjoy sharing the area with all critters and respect their right to be here just as much as ours. Therefore, we do not use any chemical pesticides or traps. There are ultrasonic deterants plugged into an outlet in each unit. These emit a high frequency noise to help deter insects and mice but can not be heard by humans or dogs. Guests access their rooms through the front door of the house using a keypad. Seating on the front porch is for use of guests of the Amphitheater Suite only, featuring stunning views to take in over morning coffee or evening nightcap. Jen will be your host and is also is a full-time teacher at Ouray School. She owns and lives in AlpLily Inn. She can give you plenty of recommendations on the best places to eat, see and play in and around Ouray. Jen is available between the hours of 9am and 9pm. She may not always be able to give an immediate response, but will answer messages and voicemails within a few hours or first thing the next morning if it's past 9pm. Thanks for your understanding! We hope you have a memorable and adventurous stay in Ouray. If you need immediate assistance, it is best to call Jen directly. If it is past 9pm, two consecutive phone calls will bypass the do not disturb setting and allow the call to go through. AlpLily Inn is just a short walk from town and is within blocks of the Box Canyon Falls and Ice Park. 3/4 mile from Ouray Hotsprings Pool. The building is at the South end of Main St. and is the best location for viewing the fireworks on 4th of July and New Year's Eve and for walking to the Via Ferrata and Ice Park. The AlpLily Inn is walking distance to town, the Hot Springs Pool, Ice Park and many trailheads. Refunds will not be issued due to weather. Changes to reservation will not be accepted within 14 days of arrival. Street parking is located in front of the building on Main St. Please note, there is no overnight parking in Ouray for snow removal during some months of the year. This will be identified by a no parking sign on Main St. If there is no sign, you are fine to park there. Additional parking is on the side street, 3rd Avenue. You may hear and encounter other renters during your stay. Dogs, cats and other animals are not permitted. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. Registered guests only. Due to the age of the building, it's suitable for children 12 and up only. No smoking indoors, no parties. - This is a non-smoking building (for any substance including burning incense and candles as per insurance requirements). No smoking is allowed within 15 feet of the building. Ouray is considered high desert and the risk of starting a house or forest fire is high all year. Evidence of smoking will result in a $250 deep clean fee. Please let us know right away of any damage or items that are not in working order. Please double check that you’ve collected all of your belongings at checkout. A $35 fee plus shipping costs will be requested prior to mailing any forgotten items.