Explore and Retreat in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in this charming cabin. Located just a ten-minute drive from downtown Crestone, the Crestone Mountain Retreat is on over an acre of wooded mountain forestland for you to explore. This cozy retreat cabin features wood flooring, wood features and a cute little loft with a queen bed. Enjoy a restful night on the queen bed with views of the mountain out the picture window and cook up your own delicious meals in the kitchen stocked with everything you need for cooking during your stay. Enjoy a small living area with tiny couch, rocking chair and Tiny TV. The simple bathroom is located downstairs with a shower, toilet and sink well stocked for your comfort. The dining table is big enough for two. Enjoy your retreat with coffee and teas provided complimentary for your enjoyment. Situated closely off the back porch sits a tiny bedroom cabin that can be added as part of the tiny home experience!
Crestone Mountain Retreat Cabin is one of two cabins situated on this parcel.
Sleeping Arrangements: Lofted Studio Bedroom with Queen Bed ~
OPTION to ADD: Tiny Bedroom Cabin with Double Bed~ Three People Max, Ideal for a couple with teen or two singles!
The cabin features a simple yet complete bathroom with toiletries and soft towels for your comfort and convenience. A simple dining and living area make for a great space to play games and enjoy the company of loved ones.
* Important Note: The loft space in the cabin is small and cozy and the ceiling height is low. the stairs up to it are somewhat steep so this space is recommended for people who can climb stairs and bend easily. The tiny cabin bedroom is TINY! It's a small space meant for peace and quiet reflection. Please no small children upstairs.
TINY BEDROOM CABIN: If you add this option to your reservation, you will have access to sleep in the small cabin bedroom that is located in a separate cabin off the back porch of the cabin. The space is ideal for a single teen or young adult as the space is literally just a bed. There is no running water or AC in this space. It's just a very simple bed for an extra sleeping area.
Enjoy great tasting mountain well water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the cabin, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow Lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Crestone Mountain Retreat is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.
*WE ARE OPEN* In effort to keep our guests safe; we are following all recommended guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting each suite. This includes always fresh and clean lines, all surfaces, doorknobs and light switches and commonly touched areas are completely disinfected, and we take great care in each cleaning to ensure your suite and all common areas are cleaned and disinfected. Please call or message us if you have any further concerns or questions; we are happy to help.
A High Elevation Experience Like No Other
Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasarties, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.
The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes
The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen-thousand-foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone
Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.
Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
