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Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, video library, printers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly

Welcome to Wild Iris Mountain Lodge, a spacious 2700 sq ft retreat perched on 2.5 acres surrounded by astounding mountain vistas in the Ranch of the Rockies, located in South Park, Colorado. Perfectly situated between Buena Vista and Fairplay CO, Wild Iris Mountain Lodge is an ideal haven for friends and family to gather, relax and enjoy a variety of recreational activities that abound here year-round. Relax in your own 4-person barrel sauna. Socialize in the "shack", our special outdoor meeting area. HughesNet satellite internet with smart TVs. The space: • 2700 Sq Ft mountain home with sweeping mountain views from wrap-around deck with fire table
• Centrally-located between Buena Vista and Fairplay, near world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, atv trails nearby
• Hot springs, restaurants, and shopping within 30 minutes
• Dog-friendly property with 2.5 acres
• Features 2 master bedrooms w/55” smart tv’s and vanities
• Game room with regulation-sized pool table
• Third bedroom with twin-over-full bunk bed
• 3 full bathrooms
• Fully furnished kitchen with Calphalon cookware
• Office with printer and futon couch; features satellite Wi-Fi
• Home theater features 75” UHD smart TV with sectional couch and cozy overstuffed chair
• Great room with expansive views, game table and games, plenty of comfortable seating

From a thrilling white water rafting trip in nearby Brown’s Canyon to a tranquil paddleboard on Antero Reservoir, this stunning region of Colorado truly provides something for everyone to appreciate. We invite you to come and enjoy an opportunity to connect with the natural beauty of South Park, Colorado with those whom you cherish most!

The Wild Iris Mountain Lodge is accessible all year; our 2700 square foot home offers 2 master bedrooms with king-sized beds and Smart TV’s, one additional bedroom with a bunk bed, and one office with a futon. Our fully-stocked kitchen and eating area, including a wrap-around deck with 3 areas to grill and dine outside, 3 full bathrooms, a game room equipped with a full-sized pool table, adjacent to a home-theater room, featuring a 75 inch ultra high definition smart TV, accommodates at least 7 guests with a comfortable and fun get-away. Approximately 2 hours from Colorado Springs and a bit over 2 hours from Denver, The Wild Iris Mountain Lodge affords its guests solitude yet accessibility to a myriad of activities for your entire group.


Notice - this property offers a truly remote and alpine experience at 9,600 ft above sea level, which offers unparalleled night-sky views. If you are coming from lower elevations, prepare to adjust to the thin air. Also, inclement weather can occur in the winter months at which time we recommend all wheel drive for the county-maintained 7-mile gravel road.
Guest access
Full access to the house and 2.5 acre property, except for garage and shed

Property manager

Todd D Erickson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Boat on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Exterior

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Map
Hartsel, CO

What's nearby

  • Buena Vista Heritage Museum - 43 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Buena Vista River Park - 43 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Arkansas River - 53 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 77 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 130 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from San Isabel National Forest and within 20 mi (32 km) of ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Buena Vista River Park and Buena Vista Heritage Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Amazing Views--Spacious 3BR, outdoor barrel sauna, dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location to explore around Buena Vista
The house was very clean and the check-in process was very easy. Todd had excellent communication and provided detail steps on how to use the sauna and other things within the house. We appreciate that they had some basic kitchen necessities like flour, sugar and spices. The sky at night was filled with stars and was really beautiful as well as the sauna was great after a long day hiking in the mountains, we also really like the big screen TV in the basement and the access to Netflix and Disney+.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn W., Broomfield, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, lovely house, long dirt road, some maintenance issues.
Everything was as described and the property was very clean and well-equipped. The washer and dryer are nice, there are lots of seasonings in the kitchen, and we had several days’ worth of Keurig cups to get us going. We loved sitting on the deck, watching for wildlife (even saw a bobcat!), and enjoying the beautiful interior of the home. We had a wonderful 10 days in the fall, watching the leaves change before our eyes. Took photos of the stars and Milky Way, changing leaves, and bluebirds! The 7 miles of dirt road to get to the house wore thin on us over 10 days so we won’t book so rural next time when we know we want to go places during our stay. There were some maintenance issues that we will share privately with the owner so they can be fixed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bud D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Distance from paved road
It was 7 miles on dirt road to get to main road.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caden T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times at the Cabin
Stayed here with my Father, and it was a great base camp for our adventures in and around the Buena Vista area. Super clean, super nice, and the hosts are wonderful. Plenty of space for lots of people, and the barrel sauna is particularly lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery
Great house. Did lots of day trips to hike. Loved hanging out on the deck and just relaxing. Wish we would have had more time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will LOVE it here!
OK, I am biased because my family already has a cabin in the area, but we were thrilled to host our family reunion with the help of Todd and his beautiful home! Half of our family stayed with us, the other half in Todd's cabin. It was clean, had plenty of things to keep the teenagers busy and they LOVED the sauna. The views are outstanding. Truly, this is the best area if you want the beauty and the piece and quiet that comes with the mountains. You are close to so many cool towns, rafting is near by, world-class fly fishing, you name it! We highly recommend this location and working with Todd is fantastic!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
My family enjoyed the stay here! Lots of room and everything you could need. My kids enjoyed the pool table and there were plenty of games to play. The sauna was an added bonus. Beautiful views all around. About 30 min from Buena Vista, which had plenty of places to eat and great rafting options. Lots of 14ers around as well. We ended up hiking Mt. Sherman, which was about an hour away. From Mt. Sherman, we ate in Fairplay, then about 30 min back to the cabin. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as it is listed!
Great property with excellent views. Todd provided all information which made check in and check out an easy process. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. A lot of thought was put into essentials that may be needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Property in Hartsel
Wonderful home with so many amenities. Hosts were incredibly responsive to any questions, toiletries and an array of cooking supplies were included, and the home was extremely clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Get-Away
Perfect house for six adults. We enjoyed the large sitting area with a beautiful view, three bathrooms, pool table, and comfortable family room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Perfect location for our ladies retreat. We loved the views and the sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, exactly as described
Peaceful getaway, clean house with plenty of room. Todd made check in/out very clear and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place close to activities but private
The house is very spacious with a lot of amenities. Our host Todd was amazing...very accommodating and was always checking in to see if we needed anything. The house is located in good proximity to Buena Vista, Fairplay, and loads of hiking trails. Very convenient, yet private with great views. Thank you so much Todd for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Locations and Great House!
We were only here for a couple days but it was exactly what we needed. We sauna'd, worked remotely for a few hours, watched some movies, and relaxed. The views were stunning and the location was quiet. Just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

albert h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Spacious and well furnished with gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice digs
Everthing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Eureka, IL, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Our family had such a great week at this beautiful mountain house! It was nice and clean, and we loved the view and pool table in the basement. Although the roads leading up to the house weren’t in good enough condition to drive to different trailheads every day, we enjoyed spending more time at the cabin and walking along the road. This is a great house for a relaxing mountain vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility and beauty
Dream Colorado life out here. Beautiful home, amazing views! The place was absolutely amazing, quite and peaceful. Pool table in the basement was a lot of fun. Sauna was beautiful looking over the valley. The owner had amazing communication and did us a favor without any hesitation. This place is HIGHLY recommended for you couples get away or family retreat. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
The property was perfect for our family. We especially loved the large living rooms and the two master bedrooms. The views were spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Quiet
This is an outstanding property in the valley with plenty of outdoor activities to choose from. Great views off the deck, well stocked house, and plenty of space for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We had a wonderful stay! The house is very comfortable, not to mention the great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation!
What a Great place to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country experience
Beautiful views, comfortable place to stay, remote location, huge house,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental. Very clean and as advertised.
Super clean and tidy. Tough drive into the property due to heavy rains causing mud. Property was great for our family of of four. Kid friendly for a 7 and 10 year old. Nice basement theater and beds were comfortable. Only complaint is lack of a proper dining table for to eat at at once (weather was too cold and rainy to eat outside). Good proximity to buena vista. Recommend for families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Restful. Peaceful. Unmatched quiet and reverie. Ridiculously picturesque views. Thank you, Todd.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023