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Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City

Holiday home in Canon City with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Nestled in the southern Rocky Mountains, Soaring Eagle offers a serene retreat with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains from its deck, living room, and loft. Unwind in the 4-person hot tub or enjoy mountain views and stargazing at night by the firepit. Hike trails on this 345-acre mountain or explore nearby attractions like Royal Gorge Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City


We have expanded our vacation rental offering to include guests access to professionally designed hiking and mountain biking trails on our 350 acre mountain which is bordered by an additional 80 acres of BLM.

Stay with us and visit the Santa Express or Holiday train Nov 11 to Dec 30 in Canon City.

Serene get-away, nestled in the southern Rocky Mountains, with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains from the deck, living room, and loft. Relax in the 4-person hot tub enclosed under west side of deck, enjoy the mountain views and the stars at night, firepit for atmosphere and smores! Large deck with patio furniture, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, TV viewing area, kitchen, dining room, and living room with mountain views. Hike the property and enjoy the nature and wildlife.

We consider ourselves stewards of the land and offer a choice to our guests to recycle, use 'paperless' paper towels and cloth napkins instead of single use paper products, and add to our compost. :-) Options while staying include purchasing foodstuffs from our neighbors such as organic free-range eggs, honey, and organic greenhouse vegetables. Grocery delivery, and home cooked meals are available for a fee from one of our neighbors. We want to assist our mountain community by providing opportunities for the community to serve you with (very) local choices and suppliers. If you are interested we will provide additional information, pricing and scheduling of these services.

A description and pictures of the South TBar Ranch where Soaring Eagle can be found by entering South TBar into your browser as well as looking at the photos for our listing.

Bedrooms: Sleeps eight people plus crib for infant. Chalet Room: Main floor. Incredibly comfortable queen size bed, oak beams across the ceiling are reminiscent of an Alpine chalet. Dresser, night stand, closet. Full bathroom in hall.

Master Bedroom: amazingly comfortable poster queen bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, private bath: toilet, shower, walk-in closet. Sliding glass door opens to deck.

Loft sleeps 4: Two twin beds and one Queen Loft also includes reading area with chair and half plus ottoman and an office with large desk and chair. Mountain views from loft.

Kitchen: Beautiful, fully furnished kitchen with granite countertops and center island. Applicances: refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, toaster, blender, Keurig and drip coffee makers, Kitchen knives, utensils, dishes, flatware, glasses – just like at home.

Exterior: Large deck with patio furniture. 4-person hot tub enclosed under deck. Home has High speed internet, WiFi, TV (no cable or satellite. HDMI cable connected to TV so stream anything you would like to watch - bring your Firestick. (Sorry we have bought several but they keep walking?) We also provide a CD/DVD player and videos.) Free high speed wifi for phone email and internet.

Canon City area activities: 3 golf courses, horseback riding, Royal Gorge Park, Royal Gorge Scenic train ride, zip lines, rafting, Gold Medal fly fishing, Abbey Winery Tour, wolf sanctuary, Dinosaur Depot, shopping, restaurants, mountain biking trails

We live nearby on part of our 350-acre property and are available for check-in, check-out, and to assist and advise at your request.

We do not enter the rented portion or use the hot tub or deck while we have guests so the rental is completely private.

We are conscientious about our stewardship of this magnificent property so may see us out tending garden, chickens, performing weed mitigation, and dead wood removal.

We respect the privacy of our guests, but are available if you have questions about the area or would like to chat.

If we are gone, we always leave you with our cell phone numbers so that you can contact us for anything that you need or have questions about.
Guests agree to abide by the house rules.


Prohibited: smoking indoors or on trails (local fire regulations), drones, trespassing and use of other properties on the ranch, motorcycles, atv, utv, fireworks and firearms.

We live in a remote, peaceful, quiet area where everyone values their privacy. Accordingly drones and trespassing are strictly prohibited. A $200 fine will be imposed for either.

We are part of a Property Owner's Association (POA). “Guests of the vacation rental hereby acknowledge the South T-Bar Ranch
Property Owners’ Association has no liability for damages of any kind
arising from guests’ use of the vacation rental and use of South T-Bar Ranch
Property Owners’ Association’s roads within the subdivision. Guests of the
vacation rental may only travel on South Tallahassee Trail between its
entrance gate and its intersection with Valley Vista Trail. Guests of the
vacation rental have no right to access any other portion of the South T-Bar
Ranch Property Owners’ Association or other roads within the subdivision.

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We use sunlight (line dry laundry) in addition to other cleaning methods and products (alcohol, bleach solutions, detergent and hot water, Thieves essential oil cleaners, ....) doing our best to present our guests with a clean and healthy vacation rental stay.

"The (COVID-19) virus dies quickest in the presence of direct sunlight," said William Bryan, science and technology adviser to the Department of Homeland Security. This is one of the reasons we use a clothes line for linens - also to do our bit to walk gently on the planet. :-)

The CDC recommends employing ventilation as part of the cleaning process, accordingly we open all windows and doors to allow maximum fresh air and sunlight after a guest group have left the house.

After thorough cleaning, e.g. alcohol wipe down on all doorknobs, light switches, faucet handles, toilet seats and flushing handles, etc. we have implemented the following:

- Soft/porous surfaces
- rugs and floor mats: after cleaning are placed in the sun (weather dependent)
- living room couch, loveseat, chair, ottoman, couch cushions and couch pillows:
- spray with 70% alcohol-based spray

- Hard surfaces are also spray with 70% alcohol-based spray after a thorough cleaning.

We welcome and appreciate your thoughts and suggestions on improving our cleaning and disinfecting practices.

Thank you.

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Seasonal EVENTS:

Summer: Back-to-Back Meteor Showers!
Fall: Autumn foliage! Quaking Aspens turn Gold. :-)

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only outside with "water" ashcan

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,880 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Place bagged trash in metal trash cans on front porch
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Maximum length of stay per booking is 15 days. Guests authorize hosts to cancel or modify their reservation if it exceeds 15 days.
Agree to hold our Property Owners’ Assoc blameless. Road use restricted: South Tallahassee Trail to Valley Vista Trail ONLY. Read property description
Only paying registered guests are allowed on the property. No day visitors.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cannot be left unattended.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside with "water" ashcan

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
This property uses solar energy
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Canon city, CO

What's nearby

  • Canon City Hall - 37 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 37 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Royal Gorge Route Railroad - 37 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center - 38 min drive - 46.4 km
  • The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey - 42 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Pueblo, CO (PUB-Pueblo Memorial) - 87 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Royal Gorge Bridge, Arkansas River and Tunnel Drive. Canon City Hall and Museum of Colorado Prisons are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Rocky Mountain Winter Wonderland - Ride the Santa Train in Canon City Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, cool cabin, tons of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay, the view was amazing and it was so peaceful!I will note that if you are planning to do a lot of sightseeing this is probably not the best choice as it’s pretty far from even the nearest grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with great views

Amazing house on top of a mountain. Amazing views from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views of Colorado mountains. Wildlife abounding. The house is gorgeous and well maintained. The hosts are very interesting people and very social. Very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was beautiful from the start. The drive up the 9,000ft square mountain has an amazing view of varieties pines trees, beautiful landscaping and all the cabin away from each other in a distance. If your looking for a very quiet peaceful place to get away, I would highly recommend it.! The view as the sunrise to dawn is amazing. Have to see it to believe it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Amazing house and the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely stay again!

We really enjoyed this property. Especially if you want to be in the middle of nowhere. Relaxing and rejuvenating for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

The property was beautiful and the hosts were great! A great place to unplug and enjoy beautiful views. Would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Great place, about an hour from canon city proper
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The property is exactly as advertised. We had a great stay celebrating our anniversary. The views were amazing and home was beautiful. Joyce and Michael are great hosts and we hope to go back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home & breathtaking scenery

Absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a beautiful stay in the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W., ARVADA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property

We had a great stay and enjoyed all the wildlife and adventuring along the immense property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Mountain Retreat

We loved the location and the scenery. The house had everything we needed and was quite comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

D. Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing spot

Great spot to relax. It’s a bit of a drive off the main road, but that just adds to the feeling of seclusion. Amazing views! Host was very responsive, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property is beautiful. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amaizing winter retreat

Such a beautiful property. Really special and warm and the most beautiful view of any VRBO i have ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain cabin

The cabin was located at the top of a mountain with beautiful views the owners were very accommodating and helpful during our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views

Awesome views!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Gem

Beautiful views and wonderful owners! We were looking for a place for our family to unwind and connect, we got exactly that! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! Already thinking of our next visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stefani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

VERY attentive hosts

The hosts are extremely attentive. It felt more like an actuAl bed and breakfast where you are staying with the hosts, than it did just a rental. They were present for our every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dulamsuren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s very wonderful place. I love it.

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this mountain top location. About 45 minutes from Canon City, it was secluded and scenic just like we wanted. Joyce & Michael are sweet & wonderfully informative about the land, wildlife, and Colorado in general. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical stay

We had an absolutely magical stay for a quiet weekend getaway. The house is remote, the views are breathtaking, the saltwater hottub is hot, and we decided to give cooking a break and the owner, Joyce, made delicious meals for us (Greek lunch - best chicken soup ever; pot roast for dinner; and the absolute best coffee cake we have EVER tasted). We even got to help feed the chickens, and took some eggs home with us, which our kids loved. We’ll definitely be back. Such exceptional hosts and an exceptional property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The property was beautiful, peaceful and very humbling .

Joyce and Michael were the best! They are very kind, knowledgeable, courteous and beautiful people. Their love for nature is addictive. Their property and the the drive is breath taking and the wildlife was abundant. We could not have asked for a better vacation! Thank you Joyce and Michael !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Conner M.

Beautiful views at this mountain property

We had a great stay at this beautiful mountain property. The house is very comfortable, and we got great use out of the hot tub. There is a lot to explore around the property itself and it is not too far from the Royal Gorge and Canon City. It is about an hour drive from most activities, though. The best thing is the views!!! It was great to get away. We had a wonderful experience and great family time. It had a remote feel, but Internet and satellite TV were helpful for some downtime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018