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You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Entryway - covered porch
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10208.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Garland, CO
  • Fort Garland Museum
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park
    ‪64 min drive‬
  • Cuchara Valley Resort
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Lower Level Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway!

This newly rebuilt 2040 square foot log cabin is nestled within the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in the Southeastern part of Colorado at an approximate 9100 feet elevation. It is located 95 miles north of Taos NM, 93 miles south of Pueblo CO, 42 miles east of Alamosa CO and 44 miles west of Walsenburg, CO.

The cabin is also located within Forbes Park, which is a private, gated neighborhood on 13,000 acres. The wildlife in Forbes Park is very diverse. You will find lots of deer, elk, turkey, bears, coyotes, beavers, birds and smaller animals all areas. Hunting is available in the nearby areas however there is NO HUNTING within Forbes Park. We recommend that you check with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website to learn more about licensing and the available areas located nearby for hunting.

The spring and summer months have wonderful climates that range from 41 to 81 degrees. Winter however, can produce and average snowfall of 44.4 inches. Please note that due to heavy winter snows and the annual spring snow melt, A 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED FOR WINTER & EARLY SPRING ACCESS!

We have fiber optic internet and wi-fi available at our cabin with Roku video streaming, DVD, and VHS players available for your entertainment. Premium services such as HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+ and more are also available with the Roku video streaming services. We will provide a wi-fi password and directions for tv use; however, we do not provide any type of technical support. Cell service can be hit and miss; however, there is a landline with phone extensions on all three levels at the cabin for emergencies. We also provide 2-way radios for you to maintain contact with one another while you are hiking or exploring the cabins surrounding area.

There are plenty of recreational opportunities in the area. From the Great Sand Dunes to the Historic Fort Garland Museum. We believe that you will find a great mix of relation and recreation at the Hummingbird Hideaway. Please note that Forbes Park does have certain covenants that must be followed. As such, ATV's, UTV's, and Motorcycles are not permitted inside Forbes Park.

Your privacy is of our utmost concern. However, we also believe that safety and security is an important part of your stay.
- We have provided a hard wired telephone, and two 10-mile and 2-way radios for your safety. Due to the wildlife in the area, we feel that you should take precautions when hiking away from the cabin.
- We have installed a monitored alarm system that can be enabled at night. Outdoor motion sensing security cameras and outside motion detection lighting will help alert you of wildlife outdoors before you leave the home in the dark.
- You may arm the system as "home" at night to ensure your families safety. However, you must remember not to open any other door but the main entrance when the system is armed.
- The Outdoor security cameras are located under the deck to cover both patio entrances, on the side of the house facing both the north and south sides of the cabin and one doorbell video camera that will monitor the main entryway.
- All outdoor cameras cover the outside perimeter with lighting and motion detection of the cabin for your safety.
- There are NO indoor cameras. If you find unauthorized cameras or are concerned about certain areas, please notify us immediately so we can investigate it further.

PLEASE NOTE: There is currently there is a Stage 2 fire restriction in Forbes Park. Open fires and/or fireworks are not allowed.

Last but not least, our cabin is a non-smoking cabin, however there are areas outdoors away from the entrances where smoking is allowed.

Property manager

Kirk and Andrea Crespin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be monitored on loft and decks
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Notify us if you will have a pet prior to stay.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Excess pet cleaning fees will be deducted from the deposit. A double pet fee for non-reported pets that will be deducted from your initial deposit.
There is currently there is a Stage 2 fire restriction in Forbes Park. Open fires and/or fireworks are not allowed.
Children must be monitored while on the decks, loft and stairways to prevent the danger of falls or injuries.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Garland

Located in Fort Garland, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fort Garland Museum and Los Caminos Antiguos are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Veteran's Park and Rock Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Garland, CO

What's nearby

  • Fort Garland Museum - 36 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 64 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 71 min drive - 75.6 km
  • Zapata Falls - 76 min drive - 70.9 km
  • Cuchara Valley Resort - 76 min drive - 72.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You'll love the amazing views at the Hummingbird Hideaway! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 25 miles (40 km) of Fort Garland Museum, Veteran's Park and Los Caminos Antiguos. Blanca Peak Trailhead and SPACe Gallery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Amazing stay

Great place to stay absolutely beautiful cabin with great views and entertainment options! I recommend this for anyone trying to get away and just hide out. Or you can visit one of my favorite nearby sites- Zapata falls! Near the sand dune national park!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great Place to Stay

The owners are always quick to respond and helpful. The house has everything we needed and plenty of room to relax. We all enjoy the pool table and games. This was our second stay at the Hummingbird Hideaway. We really enjoyed both stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade L.

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

Hummingbird hideaway

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Beautiful cabin and view

Great getaway with nature all around you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Gorgeous and Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time at this mountain cabin. We have staid at many online properties and this is one of our favorites! The host is friendly and helpful. A fantastic place for a family. A true Colorado mountain cabin in one of the prettiest parts of Rockies … A+++
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Week Away

The cabin was just what we needed, all guest had a great time. We did some side trips to Cham NM and saw a moose
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Hunting trip

Cabin is very nice,clean and comfortable.the coffee pot is very slow.I brought my own coffee pot because the coffee pot was very slow last year when we stayed. Would highly recommend this cabin for anyone looking for a quiet mountain getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john V.

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

Great Say

This property is everything you could ask for! My definite go to from now on.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Comfortable and Relaxing

Great location for us, while we are working on our cabin. It gives us a place the relax, while building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

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

Great Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay, and we would definitely come back again! Donna
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

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

Summer Family Vacation

We loved how beautiful the valley and views were. The house was equipped with everything we needed from games to blankets with ample space for our large family.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Mountain Getaway

House was well stocked and had great views. Enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable for a family of 8.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Great Vacation

Great property and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Great Place To Stay

Had a great stay. Very clean beautiful cabin with awesome views. Will book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Best VRBO experience

The home was beautiful. The amenities superb. I WILL be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

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

Very peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at humming bird hideaway. Great, remote, peaceful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Relaxing stay at Hummingbird Hideaway

We enjoyed a relaxing stay at Hummingbird Hideaway! Lovely cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Mountain hiking trip

Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith k.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed the breath taking views of the sunsets and the and sunrises the people were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

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

Colorado vacay

The cabin was very nice, with great amenities and a nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Great place to stay

The place had everything we needed for an enjoyable time in the area. Make sure you have good tires and a car that can handle dirt/rocky roads and you will be fine. There are lots a deer in the area so watch out for them when you are driving in. We also saw a bobcat near the house, be mindful if you are out walking. The host communicated well with us during our stay when we had a question. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great Get Away

The house had everything we needed for the stay. There were plenty of games and movies for the kids and plenty of room for everyone. It was located close to the National Park and other great areas for hiking and exploring. The owners always responded quickly if we had a question.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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

Peaceful beauty

Our stay at The Hummingbird Hideaway was a peaceful time of rejuvenating. The cabin is beautiful and very well appointed. The views are nice from any place in the house. Communication from the owners is impeccable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Amazing

This place is amazing! So quiet and secluded! It was a much needed stay for relaxation! Our teenagers loved it and asked if we were ever going to return here for vacation! We will definitely be returning to the hummingbird hideaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrystine K.

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

A truly relaxing and wonderful experience!

The property owners were amazing to work with, very quick to respond to emails or phone calls. The house is beautiful and perfect for quiet mornings watching Chipmunks and hummingbirds on the front deck and beautiful in the evening with the sunset and stars in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kirk and Andrea Crespin

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While spending our Honeymoon here in November 2017, we fell in love with this cabin! When the sale of this cabin arose, we jumped at the opportunity. After purchasing this property, we chose to name this quaint cabin "The Hummingbird Hideaway."
In 2018 our original cabin was lost during the Spring Fire. However, we have rebuilt and we are excited to share our spectacular cabin with you!

Why they chose this property

This property not only has beautiful surroundings but with the privacy and security of being in a gated community, it offers much more than other properties that we have found.

Nestled on approximately 5.5 acres, we have always enjoyed having the cabin and the area to ourselves while staying here. The homes in this community are spaced very well to allow a certain level of seclusion and privacy. Even though 4-wheel drive is recommended during the winter and early spring months, the drive to the cabin is on maintained dirt roads so you can enjoy the scenery in route to the cabin.

This cabin is perfect for a romantic getaway or a family bonding weekend - we have enjoyed this cabin for both. We believe that you will enjoy our home away from home as much as we have and would love to welcome you to the Hummingbird Hideaway!

What makes this property unique

Please note that this cabin has been on VRBO with our previous cabin that was burned down in the Spring fire of 2018. Fire mitigation efforts have taken place to prevent future fires, but we ask that all renters follow and abide by the current fire restrictions.

The cabin has a comfy king bed in the upper level master bedroom as well as a queen bed in the main level bedroom. There are two bedrooms in the lower level with full sized beds in each room and there are additional air mattresses available if needed.

The spacious kitchen is fully stocked with the essentials you may need which includes, a gas oven range, a large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker and blender. The cabin also includes additional amenities such as a gas grill and a washer and dryer.

The wood fireplace and radiant heating keeps the cabin warm when it is cold and there is a window mount air conditioning unit available for you when the temperatures are higher. We have premium tv streaming services included on televisions located on the main floor, the master bedroom and the lower level family room.

You will have beautiful views of 11,000-foot to 14,000-foot mountains nearby with amazing sunsets from the main deck. The park has lots of wildlife and hiking. There are lakes and rivers for nearby fishing and hunting. You can visit the Sand Dunes National Park, Zapata Falls, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, hike Blanca Peak or the nearby picturesque towns of Fort Garland, Blanca, San Luis, LaVeta, and Cuchara!

We believe that you will enjoy our little home away from home as much as we have and would love to welcome you to the Hummingbird Hideaway!

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English

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