Escape to Peaks & Prairies Retreat and unwind in this spacious 5 Bedroom/3.5 Bathroom home surrounded by aspen and pine trees on more than 8 acres of land. Enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure with a seasonal creek bed, rolling hills, prairie views, smart TV entertainment room with streaming options available for login, wet bar with mini fridge, foosball table and toys/games for all ages.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire cabin
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12288 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat
Get away from it all at the Peaks & Prairies Retreat! A beautiful and spacious 5 Bedroom/3.5 Bathroom home on more than 8 acres of land that features a seasonal creek bed, rolling hills and a skyline dotted with aspen and pine trees. The home features modern amenities, boasts incredible prairie views and offers the perfect space to relax and unwind for the entire family.
Enter through the spacious, heated, double door garage bay (a rare find in this area!) where you will have all the storage space you need for hunting supplies, ski gear, hiking equipment, or anything else needed for your high alpine adventures. As you enter the home through the Garage, the mudroom offers shelves and hooks and nooks for all your adventure gear.
The spacious ground floor Entertainment Room offers a comfortable couch and rocking chairs around a smart TV with streaming options available for login, a wet bar with mini fridge, foosball table, toys and games for all ages. In the Hallway between the bedrooms, the Central Ground Floor Bathroom offers a toilet, standard vanity and glassed in shower. To the left of the bathroom, the Winter Pond Bedroom features a hybrid Queen size bed fitted with luxurious cotton bed linens, a ground floor window with prairie views facing East, a rustic armoire and a large desk - perfect for computer work and game play alike! On the opposite side of the hallway is the Wildlife Meadows Bedroom. This room features 2 hybrid Twin trundle beds fitted with luxurious cotton bed linens, a cozy leather accent chair, a spacious closet and 2 ground floor windows with prairie views facing East and South.
Make your way up the staircase and as you enter the upper level of the home, you are greeted by the wall of floor-to-ceiling South facing windows of the Great Room that feature gorgeous, elevated views of the rolling hills and prairie grass. Walk out of the Great Room door to the spacious, partially covered, elevated deck where you can enjoy afternoons sunning on the patio furniture, or evenings grilling on the propane BBQ grill. Inside, comfortable window side seating around the corner soapstone wood stove provides a cozy central living space for relaxing in solitude or lounging days away with those you love. Settle in for meal time or a good board game around the high top dining table of the Great Room, with seating for 6. Additional dining space can be enjoyed at the cozy kitchenside breakfast nook, adorned with its own moose paddle chandelier. The well appointed Kitchen features ample counter space, new stainless steel appliances, and ensures that you have everything you need to whip up a delicious meal. Start your day off with a fresh and tasty pot of coffee while you enjoy the beautiful views down the tree lined Northern side of the property, where you can often catch an early morning glimpse of the resident elk, fox and mule deer. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a spacious Laundry room with an attached Half Bathroom. With the full size washing machine and dryer available for guest use, there is no need to waste precious vacation time making the trek to town and waiting at the laundromat!
The Master Suite features a King size bed fitted with luxurious cotton bed linens, desk work space, a changing table, large windows with elevated west facing views, walkout access to the large elevated deck and a spacious en suite bathroom. The large En Suite Bathroom has a spacious closet, huge double vanity, private toilet, corner shower, and a beautiful freestanding bathtub.
The Central Upper Level Bathroom offers a toilet, large double vanity space, a bathtub/shower combo - so you can choose to start the day with a quick and refreshing rinse or you can sink in for a long, hot soak after all the activities a day in the Colorado Rocky Mountains may afford.
To the left of the bathroom is the Misty Mountain Bedroom featuring a Queen size bed fitted with luxurious cotton bed linens and 2 large windows with elevated prairie views. Across the hallway, the Winter Roads Bedroom features a Queen size bed fitted with luxurious cotton bed linens, a spacious closet, a large window with prairie views and walkout access to the covered portion of the elevated deck.
The large elevated decks on the front and back of the home offer comfortable seating, a propane BBQ grill and incredible prairie views. The Ranch of the Rockies subdivision is home to a variety of wildlife and this spectacular location affords opportunities to observe many different wild animals right on the property. There is plenty of parking to the side of the home for trailers and large vehicles if you plan to bring dirt bikes or ATV's to use on the nearby trail systems in 4 Mile. The Peaks & Prairies wide driveway is plowed in the winter and the roadways are maintained by the county, but 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ARE REQUIRED from November through May due to the frequent snow storms in this area.
Park County is an activity center of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, it's a great "Base Camp!" If you can think of an outdoor activity, you will probably find it within 10-20 minutes of the cabin. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain climbing, snow-shoeing, horseback riding (winter too!), ice climbing, fishing, hunting, rafting, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, mine exploration, canoeing, kayaking, and much much more.
DISCLOSURES: * This home is located in the Central Rockies at approx 9,738 ft elevation. Please be advised that elevation and weather should be considered when deciding if this location is appropriate. * Guests are required to have a four-wheel drive vehicle with adequate snow tires or chains during the winter months from November through May. The area is subject to frequent unpredictable and adverse weather conditions which can make travel difficult. * This home is located in a rural high alpine mountain environment where wildlife, insects and rodents may be encountered. The home is also equipped with a well water system and may have variability in taste, smell or mineral content based on time of year and usage. * Guests will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement after booking.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Wet bar
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Computer station
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Hartsel, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Browns Canyon National Monument is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and High Creek Fen Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Hartsel travel guide
Is New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River. ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone and Buena Vista River Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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New! Beautiful & Spacious Modern Home on 8+ Acres - Peaks & Prairies Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Very nice home, great views, isolated yet not to far from the activities we wanted to do. Communication with the hose was great! Only one minor suggestion might be to add a few more chairs to the back deck to enjoy the view with family.
This is a beautiful home that is very spacious and private. There is plenty of room for parking which was great as I was pulling a 36 foot trailer. The family and I would definitely stay here again if we are back in the area.
A couple of things that could be improved is if there was a tv in the upstairs living area and possibly an upgrade to the furniture in both family room areas.
The Peaks & Prairies property was great for our family get away. It comfortably slept 12, with 3.5 baths, and plenty of open kitchen, living room, and den space to accommodate all of us. This peaceful place located outside of town was situated between river rafting, zip lining, hot springs, and fishing on the Arkansas River and Antero and Eleven Mile Reservoirs. We found it to be the perfect peaceful place to rest and relax after a full day of adventures. Communication with property mgmt was easy and we found them to be responsive to our one and only inquiry. Would reserve again and would highly recommend.
Mark F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kim B.
14 Aug 2023
Very nice
The cabin was very clean and spacious! We got the larger cabin with the expectation of 8 adults. Three of them were not able to make it, so we had more than enough room! The kitchen had what we needed! The ONLY negative item is the sulfur in the water. It was hard to get used to. We did purchase gallon jugs of drinking water. There is a Berkey water filter, which we used for cooking purposes. The beds were nice! We were fortunate to have perfect weather, too. The temperature was very comfortable with a window slightly opened!
Kim B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Nikki D.
18 Jul 2024
Nice place to stay but the water issue made it difficult to stay here
Nice place. Very nice kitchen and master bedroom upstairs. There is alot of debris in the yard and around the perimeter of the house that takes a little bit away from the exceptional view you have from the patio. The area is beautiful.
Other reviews have mentioned the sulfur smell in the water. This should not be underestimated… I have been in other houses that use well water and the smell is nowhere near this bad. In fact, my sister stayed at the house right up the hill — the well water there had a slight sulfur smell, but it wasn't bad at all. The water at our place smells like something is very wrong with it. There were 8 of us and everyone was blown away by how bad it smells. Made for very unpleasant showers. The bad odor was powerful whether you were running water in the sink, taking a shower, or just flushing the toilet. It was bad enough that it made me take what would have been a 4 star review down to a 2. Maybe the smell is worse in the summer (we were there in July) but it made our stay very unpleasant.
It was great. They needed batteries for thermostat and larger garbage cans. No tv in main living room. House only had 1 tv in basement.
RHONDA M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Don P.
29 Sept 2025
Great with some qualification
Very clean and nicely appointed place with a great view. Enjoyed our stay in many ways. Only two downsides: first, the sulphuric smell of the well water is quite pungent whenever a tap or the shower is turned on and made us think twice even about showering (though we were grateful for the plentitude of bottled water provided for drinking). Second, the towels are almost as rough as sandpaper. Not sure if that is because guests are asked to throw the towels in the wash before checking out, leaving no time for fabric softener before the cleaning staff arrive. At any rate, the towels are almost as unpleasant as the smell of the water. One final note--not a negative; just a curiosity--the guestbook mentions the woodstove and says there are instructions on the following page for lighting a fire, but there are no such instructions.
The house was a great location for our needs. The house was clean and roomy. There are a few cons: no sheets for the twin size trundle beds, no extra sheets in the whole house actually so had to pull a flat sheet off of a full bed to make due; the house needs a few more items in the kitchen, i.e. more hand towels, dish rags, pots/pans, etc. They did have enough for us but thankful we packed an instapot and large stock pot. Pros: clean, roomy, beautiful views, communication with the owners was fantastic! We had an issue with the dishwasher and they got back to us right away! We will definitely stay in this location again in the future!!!
Great, spacious and well-stocked! Close to many fun adventures. It was great to have cable TV since it was hard to use WiFi to login to streaming services.
Issues:
Water is extremely sulphuric. Bring your own bottled water and gallon water for coffee, teeth brushing and drinking. One bathtub does not properly drain, but otherwise it was wonderful to have 4 bathrooms. The trundle beds also did not have any bedding.
We thoroughly enjoyed the property. It was a good location that had scenic drives every direction you went. Everything in n the house was new or fairly new and clean. The beds were comfortable The only issue that was of any relevance was the smell of the water. It had a strong Sulfur smell and taste to it when we got there. It did dissipate with time and was almost completely gone by the time we left. A heads up about purging the lines would have been nice, but it was not a deal breaker as we had brought some bottled with us. Other that the water, we enjoyed our stay very much! Beautiful place and area!!!
This house is beautiful and very nice quality. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Communication is superb with the property managers! Porches upstairs are awesome for morning coffee, saw deer every day. Master suite is spacious and lots of windows and huge bathroom. Kitchen is designed well and all of our group fit in it fine while cooking (nice gas stove also). Laundry room setup was also great and we used the washer/dryer each day. We brought extra stuff and did NOT need to (as in linens, towels, etc.). The house if fully stocked with everything you’ll need. It’s centrally located so easy to run for the day to Aspen, Breckinridge, Vale, Colorado Springs, and more. Enjoy your vacation! We will be back! Only con is the sulfur water smell with sediment in the water. We brought bottled waters for drinking and gallons of water for coffee, etc.