Enjoy a romantic getaway or relax with the whole family at this peaceful piece of natural paradise; soaking in the hot tub, playing games, watching movies with popcorn or taking in breathtaking sunsets or sunrises from our quiet cabin in the mountains. You will be surrounded by deer, chipmunks & other wildlife in abundance. The property is less than 4 miles to Cripple Creek and has lots of hiking and biking. Spectacular views of Pikes Peak! This is a dog friendly cabin (up to 2 dogs) Fantastic private cabin for a couples get-away or family/friends vacation. We have beds for up to 8. We also love and welcome your furry canine family members too! Great access to easy hiking and trails in the area. 4 miles to Cripple Creek with Casinos, Butte or Thin Air Theaters, several museums, restaurants, and many entertainments for adults or families. Close to Mueller State Park, Florissant Fossil Beds, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, North Catamount or Burgess Reservoir, as well as ATV rentals. Short drives to golf, rafting, great hiking and many great attractions like the Pikes Peak Highway, Royal Gorge Bridge, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, wildlife sanctuaries, and of course the center of Cripple Creek is only 7 miles away. Guides to all attractions available on property and booked guests receive info on whatever they request and expert suggestions. This cozy private cabin is 1900 SQF of pure relaxation and get-away. It is situated on 8.5 acres and provides a completely private location. The front door opens into the main floor, a private bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom and living room, as well as the kitchen and dining room. The queen bedroom and bathroom require no stairs, in case you have someone with limited mobility. The kitchen is fully furnished with all the amenities and comforts, a Keurig, regular coffee maker, cappuccino machine, dishwasher and microwave, fridge and stove/oven, toaster, blender, crock pot and more. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, muffin pans, baking sheets, dishes, glasses, flatware, and cooking ware. Enjoy a romantic dinner or a family meal together. Come into the open concept dining area and sit next to the gas fireplace; just turn it on with a thermostat. Or if you prefer a fire-burning stove, travel down the stairs and gather around the wood-burning stove. We have a card table and extra comfortable padded fold out chairs for games or family gatherings. Downstairs you will also find a second full bath, full laundry facility, a sitting area and sleeping for 4, with a bunk bed and a queen futon couch. We have all the bedding you need for the futon! There is also a small sofa that could be used as a bed for a smaller child. Travel up to the loft and find a full bedroom with a comfortable king bed, closet, and dressers. The lamps have USB ports, and we have extension cords and/or USB ports at every bed and sitting location for your convenience. No need to struggle to keep your electronic devices charged. Outdoors, we have a gas grill on the hot-tub deck for your convenience. All the grilling tools are provided. Entertainment at the house: Just want to get away from it all and relax? Soak in our Cal Spa 6-person hot tub. You can watch amazing sunsets over the forest and mountains from the comfort of the hot tub or from the sofa through the large windows, or a chair on our giant wrap around porch. Want some visual entertainment? Watch the flat screen 45” TV, offering options of Direct TV with the Entertainment package, including 160 channels or a DVD player with a selection of DVD movies and shows for all generations from G-R rating. Or bring a favorite movie to play. Have family game night with our selection of games or bring you own! Misc. Amenities: When you arrive, we provide you a coffee and tea service in the kitchen. All towels, body wash, shampoo and hair dryers are provided for your convenience. Dishwasher and dish soap are provided in the kitchen, as are hand sanitizers and hand soap. We also provide some books to curl up with by the fire on those rainy or cold days. We have various wildlife and bird feeders to attract nature. Chipmunks, squirrels, birds and deer are abundant on the property. Smoking is permitted in designated covered areas outside for your comfort, but never in the cabin. Butt receptacles are provided in designated smoking areas. Other things to note The property is located at approximately 9000 feet above sea level. If you have a sensitivity to high altitude or respiratory issues, this is not the place for you. The last 1/2 mile to the property is on well-maintained County dirt roads, during the time of year when snow is possible (Nov - April), a 4-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended as are higher clearance vehicles during non-snow times. The public roads are regularly plowed as needed. We have a snow removal service in place for the parking areas immediately adjacent as well as the private access drive. However, the snow service comes after the snow stops and only if there is more than 1-2 inches of snow. So light snow may exist on the drive. Please note there are no refunds due to weather or travel issues outside of the stated cancellation policy. We recommend a 4WD vehicle, as weather is unpredictable from November to April and even other months can have anomalies. There is no significant public transportation, so bringing or renting a vehicle is the best solution for mobility. We are available by phone or through the Airbnb app. We respect your privacy and will not come on the property unless there is needed maintenance, our neighbors share a concern or you request assistance. We have outdoor security cameras, but privacy inside is assured. This is in a rural setting and secluded on 8.5 acres for total privacy at the cabin. There are neighbors in the immediate area of the property and the house is 4 miles away from Cripple Creek, with casinos, shopping and dining, and entertainment opportunities. There are a number tourist attractions in the immediate area, including the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Preserve, Florissant Fossil Beds, Hiking & Biking Trails. The area is forested and lovely in both Winter and Summer. In Fall we have the changing of Aspen leaf colors , which makes the mountains a beautiful array of fall colors and people from everywhere drive up to see it. Deer, chipmunks and amazing numbers of birds in addition to other wildlife are abundant on the property and in the area. Getting around is managed via private vehicles. From November to April and sometimes a little beyond, its a good idea to have 4 wheel drive vehicles and emergency supplies in your vehicle, as Colorado weather is unpredictable. This is a rural setting and the closest thing we have to public transportation is the the back seat of the Sheriff's car; so we recommend you bring your own! When driving in the mountains, deer and other wildlife will pop out of wooded areas along the road. If you see one deer, there are almost always 2-3 or more behind it and they can be fawns. Please slow down and observe speed limits to avoid killing wildlife. Dawn and dusk are when they are most active and we have a lot of them in the immediate neighborhood.