The Box Bungalow

Take a break and explore 35+ wooded acres surrounded by national forest at 8,000 feet in the sunny Rocky Mountains. A wonderful place for couples, friends, & solo travelers to relax and adventure in a modern cabin all <15 mins from historic downtown Salida, CO. We designed the Box Bungalow with 4 floor-to-ceiling windows. Our goal was to bring the outside in while you enjoy the comforts of a modern cabin. We've worked hard designing + curating the Box Bungalow. Would love to have you see it. The space Location: The Salida site is surrounded by national forest on 3 sides in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is centrally located ~2.5 hours from downtown Denver, <30 minutes to Monarch Mountain, 1.5 hours to Breckenridge, and ~1 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! We're tucked behind a mountain that blocks the road but right off a well-paved and plowed road. What to do (the short version): There is a ton to do nearby outdoors—from day trips to national parks to rafting, hiking, and skiing. There is a private trail on the property itself which circles around the aspen, ponderosa pine, rock outcroppings, and what we call "The Frame" 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 new mini fridges, a hot plate, a coffee maker (of course free coffee), a microwave, pots, pans, silverware, etc. We also have a seasonal 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 stunning views, solar lights, and a seating area. The Bath House: In the center of the property, we have a large heated bath house. We have recently done extensive renovations so almost all amenities are new. It's stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and hand wash. You should expect to have plenty of space and privacy. Pet Friendly: We do our best to remain pet friendly and keep the cost reasonable (no $99 pet fees). If you plan to bring a pet, please add it to your reservation—the small fee just goes to whoever cleans the cabin. Guest access Parking: Feel free to park next to the large black box next to the Box Bungalow. There will be a sign when you arrive. Other things to note WIFI & Cell Service: We have added strong WiFi to the Box Bungalow. There is plenty of service to work from the desk as many do or stream movies. 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.