See all properties
Entire home

Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow

Photo gallery for Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow

Barrel fountain, Deer Creek Valley in back yard
Passive solar home with wrap-around decks
North side deck leading into Great Room
Deer Creek Meadow, 270 acres of elk habitat
Master King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Bailey, CO
  • Mount Bailey
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Staunton State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Garden Level Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Garden Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow

THE GONZNAGEL GUESTHAUSE WILL REOPEN MAY 24, 2025--OCTOBER 31 (weather permitting), for four+ night stays in this beautiful mountain home. We only list the property for these summer weeks, so book your stay now before the opportunity slips away. We also host weddings, reunions, birthdays and other celebrations, with special prior arrangement. Remember: We have fiber Internet and cell service--you can work from THIS home!! Or just come for a relaxing getaway and escape the crowds of the city and the I-70 corridor! Plan on a safe adventure here in our mountain paradise, with plenty of hiking and other outdoor activities. This cedar-sided three-bedroom mountain custom overlooks Deer Creek Valley, home to a herd of 160 elk, Great Blue Heron, deer, fox, coyote, several raptor species, and a panoply of birds and wildflowers. Nestled in a Ponderosa Pine forest and surrounded by landscaping and gardens (seasonal), this site serves as a scenic spot for small weddings, family reunions, gatherings of all types--or just relaxing in the fresh Rocky Mountain air. A fire pit, swing set and climbing structure, horseshoe pits, lounge chairs and a gas grill complete the comfortable yard overlooking 280 acres of elk meadow. Close to summer (Evergreen Lake) and winter sports (Summit County), and the best autumn color viewing in Colorado, the Bailey area is known for trout fishing, mountain bike trails, horseback riding, hiking and ATV adventures. Bailey town offers a brewery, winery, galleries and shopping, and the famous Sasquatch Outpost with two new large and furry bipeds! Lush house plants, tropical fish, an extensive library and DVD collection (including children's books and VHS videos), original art, hardwood floors, and a great-room fireplace create a comfortable, homey atmosphere in this modern mountain home. A 6-burner gas range completes the chef's kitchen, part of the great room that overlooks mountain and meadow vistas. A Surround Sound entertainment center upstairs, and an additional ground level family room TV allow cable TV/DVD/VHS/CD/Internet access. The Master suite features a king-size flotation bed and a jetted tub and raindrop shower; garden level bedrooms contain a queen and a fold-out love-seat bed, and a queen Murphy bed. A caretaker on site attends to property maintenance, and is available to answer questions.

Property manager

Trice Hufnagel and Louis Gonzalez

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Welcome to our winter haven, where the Airbnb's exterior is a canvas of snowflakes and ice, creating a perfect backdrop for your chilly season getaway.

NEW! Adventure Base: 3BR Cabin, Trails & Fast Wifi

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (8 reviews)
NEW! Adventure Base: 3BR Cabin, Trails & Fast Wifi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please tread lightly on hardwood floors, remove shoes if necessary.
Check with caretaker before lighting outdoor fires and follow all fire-lighting rules; please do not trespass on the elk meadow or adjoining propertie
Please arrange any planned events, attended by unregistered guests, with owner in advance.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

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

About the area

Bailey

Located in Bailey, this holiday home is in the city centre. Evergreen Golf Course and Echo Mountain Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Staunton State Park and Flying J Ranch Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bailey, CO

What's nearby

  • Mount Bailey - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Staunton State Park - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Evergreen Lake - 34 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater - 46 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Mount Blue Sky - 101 min drive - 94.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Pine Chinese Fo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Pub & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Craft Mountain Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coney Island - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cruz'in Drive Thru - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Custom Mountain Home on Elk Meadow located?

Located in the heart of Bailey, this holiday home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mount Bailey and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Staunton State Park. Pine Valley Ranch Park and Flying J Ranch Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Beautiful views, quiet

Wonderful views, quiet home. Stayed with 5 adults all bedrooms very comfortable. Well kept property. Tons of hummingbirds! We did see Elk one night and deer several times!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S., Marana, AZ

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

Wonderful host, lovely property

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting, can't beat the views and wildlife. Host is wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Such an amazing home!

Trice was so wonderful and accommodating. The house was in a beautiful location with lovely landscaping. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trista W., Willis, Texas

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

Amazing Home

We loved everything about our stay. It was exactly what we were hoping for. The views are amazing as well as the owners. We would turn around and head back right now if we could.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange H.

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

Great Place

This rental served as a great “home base” for our Thanksgiving weekend activities. It’s convenient yet very private, plenty of space to spread out, and gorgeous views! The owners and caretaker were helpful and very responsive. A great laid back mountain getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

gail s.

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

Serenity with a view

The house was wonderful. Plenty of room to spread out. Great decks to view the birds, deer and chayotes. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sundi S.

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

The best place to stay!!

The view is so spectacular! The wildlife so amazing! Great recommendations for drive’s , places to eat, and shop. It has been a trip of a lifetime for our family. Thank you so much for all your help, your caring about my dad’s breathing problems, and great suggestions on how to help him. You all have been amazing! The house was beautiful, and so welcoming and homey.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara E.

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

Beautiful location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Trice’s home. Lucky to see the elk heard 2 nights. Cries from the coyote pack were cool. A distant moose sprinting to the creek for a drink. Appreciated the binoculars! Hiked most days with a 20-35 min drive to trail heads. Nice abundance of puzzles, books, games with super starlink system which allowed my son to work efficiently. Kitchen was well equip, plenty of paper products and although we brought our seasonings and oil, there was salt, pepper and olive oil available. Although we were skeptical about the waterbed, we found it very comfortable and supportive. Quiet neighborhood. The owner bedroom felt awkward to have no window coverings given the caretaker house was overlooking the bedroom and the deck walkway was right out the windows. Water was nice and cold and got nice and hot, perfect! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad m.

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

Holy nature

Absolutely loved staying here, trice was very helpful and a very inviting host. Her house was absolutely beautiful, and even tho the house exceeded my expectations, the best part was all of the wildlife we seen from the comfort of sitting on the deck. Without a doubt we will be back. Only complaint is I couldnt stay longer! Loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

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

Totally wonderful!

I came for a week long personal retreat, but I would be delighted to come back with my wife or friends. The house and setting rae lovely. Looks out of the most beautiful mountain valley going for miles in both directions. Plenty of privacy, but not far from town if you need it. Trice, the hostess, couldn't be more helpful. She did everything imagiable to make my stay perfect, including bringing me lots of newspaper clippings descriing all the best hikes in the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christa Z.

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

Amazing view, beautiful house, very kind host

We loved our stay! The hosts were so incredibly welcoming and friendly, communicative, and I cannot thank them enough. There are wonderful views all around the home, and plenty of wildlife. Hummingbirds, elk, and all kinds of songbirds. The home was clean, comfortable, and we truly enjoyed our stay. Bailey is a very cute town, and though at first we were a little worried that we’d be in too small a town, we found that wasn’t the case at all. There were places to shop, great restaurants, and a friendly community. It was only half an hour to Red Rocks Amphitheater, and about an hour from Denver, and in that hour we found plenty to see and do and it was not a hassle at all. I can’t recommend this home enough. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clayton C., Midlothian, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location

Main fan in great room didn't work

Was offered one over the door hangar to hang our months worth of clothes on. Had to wait a couple of hours for occupancy.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abraham V.

Loved it. Beautiful property with great views. Plenty of wildlife to take pictures of!

I was in a hurry to find a place to stay for a wedding on the weekend. Trice got back to me immediately and had great communication throughout. Checking in and out was extremely smooth. I would highly recommend others to stay here because the location is far enough from the highway so you don’t hear any of the traffic and the drive accessible to cars as well. 6 of us slept comfortable and there was room for more if we used all the couches. They had spots outside for bonfires but we just didn’t stay long enough to use them. The record collection they have set up with the surround sound was amazing. I will be coming back to this property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Trice and Lou are amazing host! The house is perfect and the views are wonderful!

We had a wonderful time in this lovely home, it was everything and more we excepted from the pictures and the description. Trice made sure we knew where everything was and gave the perfect welcoming tour! If we had a questions she had the answers. Her knowledge of the area was great and helped us out. The home is warm and inviting and we are hoping to get back next year. The grounds keeper Janet was nice and helpful and you didn't even know she was there till you needed her. I really can't say enough about this property! It's a little piece of heaven and so peaceful! It was exactly what we were looking for! Thank you Trice, Lou and Janet! Mary and the gang!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrys V.

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

Breathtaking views and secluded property

We loved the secluded mountain views and property. The area was breathtaking. The children’s play area and meadow provided endless possibilities to explore. We loved being able to roam and take in the mountain air and sunshine. My kids and I went on many walks and spent time exploring the creek. The deck was delightful and we enjoyed eating lunch there and watching/listening to the elk. The house is eclectic and cozy. It felt like a “home” and was well stocked. The dinning table, two bar seats, and couches provided ample room to cook, eat, and enjoy each others company. The couches were very comfortable. We enjoyed the shelves of children’s books, the movies, and the pianos. We also played many of the board games provided and found it fun to play some we don’t own at home. The one downside to the property was the beds. Our family prefers traditional mattresses to the floatation (water) bed in the master and air mattress in the basement. We would love to return to enjoy all the beauty Bailey has to offer. This is a beautiful spot to rest and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

A Must Stay

From the moment I booked the stay, Trice has been wonderful! Sending photos, directions, attractions and lists of activities to do around the home. All centered around the ages of people in our family. So very thoughtful! Now, about the home, this is the cabin you wish you had in the family. Nestled into the valley of beautiful, scenic and tranquil mountains. What TV?? Ya, you won't want to use it when you stay here! The windows have the best picture! The wrap around porch is where we parked while enjoying our time at the house. All the amenities you would want and have in your own home. We lacked nothing. All in all, 10 out of 10! We will only stay here when we make our next trip out. Thanks to Trice and how we were made to feel like family, plus the beauty of the home and surroundings, we will be back! Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable! You are the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Great place for a large family or a couples peaceful getaway!

Where to begin! Trice and Lou greeted us and showed us where everything was and what was off limits. They are super people (we only met Lou the one time as he went on his way to fish)! Trice was absolutely wonderful to work with, we hit it off immediately! The property is absolutely gorgeous and the house was perfect for our needs! Trice would text to let us know when she would be around as she was very busy fighting the rain to get her beautiful flowers in! The views (even with the rainy days) were spectacular. The area is so peaceful. We saw some beautiful double rainbows! The elk and deer were around everyday! We even enjoyed Bailey days and we all had a ball! The decor of the house was wonderful and very welcoming-plants-art work and so much more! The kitchen is good sized and has everything you need to cook for many people. The game closet fully loaded and we used it everyday! We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely do it again! Trice and Lou you are the best! Bob & Peg
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bre R.

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

Beautiful home with amazing views!

There probably isn't enough room here to write everything I'd like to say but I'll try! We arrived just before 11p.m. Friday July 15th, 2022 after making the long 20+ hr drive (supposed to be 14 not including stops) from So Cal (Victorville, Hesperia, The High Desert) with my mom and daughter who's 8 yrs old to see her brother, my son, for his 14th birthday. Trice was helpful from the very beginning of our trip. She sent us directions and even gave me a list of things to do! The house is gorgeous. Filled with so many different works of art! There are tons of neat things to look at all around the home including many gorgeous plants and some neat little fish! My kids and I loved looking around. We'd find something new everyday! The house was super clean and the view is just amazing. I wish I had a better word to describe it as there really aren't any to describe the beauty. The beds were comfortable and my kids happened to love the waterbed, haha. Bathrooms are nice and clean and the giant tub and shower in the master was soooo nice! No curtains did not bother us one bit. You can see some homes in the distance but no one close enough to actually see in the windows at all. The closest home was the property caretaker. She was so sweet the few times we saw her. We wouldn't even know she was there if we hadn't seen her! She takes care of the yard, plants, fish and cats. The cats were sweet although there was one, Molly, who was pretty elusive. The other, Rutherford, was around all the time and just wanted some pets! They were pretty clean for being outdoors, too! We enjoyed them everyday 🐈‍⬛️🐈 There are plenty of books and dvds and disney vhs movies for the kids. Everything was just flat out amazing and fun and beautiful!! We saw deer, elk and tons of hummingbirds and 2 blue birds in the tree right out the window. Trice was extremely helpful throuout our trip. Things went a little off course and she was there to make helpful suggestions and make sure we were all doing well! The home was equipped with everything we needed as well tons of first aid supplies. There is a little play area for kids outside with a few swings and a slide my kids loved. We also enjoyed the little garden areas. Lots of pretty flowers around the house. Trice makes everything so easy including check-in/check-out (treat as it were your own home, gather all the trash and leave beds unmaid and used towels in spot on floor.) This is now our go-to if we're ever in the area again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Heather S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Twilight Zone: Mountain Edition 10/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

Arrived at the house at 4 pm. She let us know “per my arrangements” the place wasn’t ready til 7. I never made arrangements for that. Upon returning, she chats for almost an hour. There is a caretaker house about 60 feet from the master bedroom windows, none of which have curtains. Not a single curtain in the house. The caretaker will be letting herself in to water the plants and take care of the cats, which reside all over the deck of the house. Don’t let them inside though, house rules. They were dirty and rubbed against our legs every time we walked in the house. One did get in, we had to catch him and remove him. The house is so full of things. There’s isn’t an inch of space anywhere. Cluttered with collections and plants, magazines, decorations. Owner occupied doesn’t even begin to describe it. There were no cabinets or drawers cleared for our things. Her bath products still on the edge of the tubs—7 people for 5 days, in a house with no space already, living in suitcases on the floor. The decorations in the house are extremely eccentric. Voodoo, Gypsy like artifacts, crystals in the windows, bones littered though the yard. Weird dolls and pictures on the walls. So off-putting that 2 adults and 3 kids in our party slept locked in the same room. This owner was pushy and would not let us be. She stayed way too long at arrival. Continued to call and message. If her text wasn’t answered promptly, she called. Then text other members in our party. (She told us she was leaving out of town, yet she never seemed to leave. Day 2 she called and forgot something in the house. Wanted to come back and let herself in to get coffee. That wasn’t enough. She wanted to know when we would be there, so she could come talk to us more. She didn’t see enough of our things and demanded to know where we were and what we were doing. We had spent the morning looking for paper towels and discussing no storage in the house. While back, she decided to get us paper towels, as well as go into the master bedroom and clean out one of her cabinets. She said the coffee was in the basement. Not sure if the caretaker heard us through the windows or they have cameras, but that was enough. No privacy, the house was horrid, and she would not stop harassing us with her “helpful tips” Like the start of a horror film just before you never see the family again. We left less than 24 hours after arrival. None of us felt safe or comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amy D.

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

Not what we were expecting

It wasn't a terrible stay, however, I was under the impression that this property was not owner occupied. Some of the cabinets, closets, drawers were inaccessible being marked as the owner's property. Many personal items were about, many fragile. Personal toiletries in the bathrooms. Many fragile houseplants and the fish tank were worrisome. The advertised king size bed was a water bed necessitating our relocation to the walkout basement to sleep on the queen size bed. To be fair, I didn't communicate these issues to the home owner, except for the waterbed. I made this reservation in good faith that this property would be somewhat similar and as described as the many other VRBO properties we've rented. I can only blame myself for not doing an adequate vetting of this property. Even so, it was a nice home, clean and well taken care of. The location was further south of our daily destinations than anticipated so that became an issue and as such, realized that we won't be renting this far south again. The Host was wonderful and very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Stayed four days for a wedding.

The setting was beautiful. We saw elk in the evenings and a fox in the mornings. The owners could not have been nicer. A caretaker was available incase we needed anything, but we never had to contact her. The house was stocked with everything we needed. They even left us a bottle of champagne. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

An Amazing Property Just Outside of Town!

The family and I rented this property for a quiet Thanksgiving weekend. Being from Denver this location was under an hour away from where we live. Quite close, yet the property itself makes you feel quite far away with some much needed solace and solitude. The home was quite clean and tastefully decorated. Our four year old was amazed at all the interesting things about the place. The tub is amazing! Perhaps the best part was the massive meadow the home sits on. Every morning we were greeted to herds of elk grazing as the sun rose. Our last day saw a rather large herd (60-70 head) literally right outside the home. The owners were communicative and responsive. They really care that you're having a good time and your needs/expectations are being met which is awesome and refreshing. I couldn't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Peace and Serenity

The property location is filled with Mountain View’s, Elk, Deer & Hummingbirds! You can venture out in any direction and enjoy Colorado’s vast beauty. The property owners were very nice and tentative if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great location and beautiful house with spectacular view

In this time of Covid, we needed a safe place to get away from our own living room and enjoy nature far away from others. Trice was great in helping us find things to do close to home and in nearby towns. Our goal was to do lots of outdoor activities and watch wildlife. Just from the house we saw elk, deer, a bunch of hummingbirds, and a wide variety of other birds. While out and about we also saw moose, mountain goats, and pronghorn deer. The house itself is very comfortable with an extremely well-stocked kitchen. We made almost all of our meals at home and had all the tools we needed. If you are looking for a safe getaway, this house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mandi C.

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

Great central location for CO adventures

Our family really enjoyed staying in Bailey. The house was comfy and had everything we needed for a week stay. Trice was helpful with ideas for places to visit. The Sasquatch Outpost is a must see! We could easily get to Fairplay, Breckenridge, Golden, Boulder, and Denver - and the drives were gorgeous. I personally enjoyed cooking in the kitchen while listening to old vinyl and watching the deer and elk roam. I would recommend this spot and this home to friends and family - and already have! It was a fantastic week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Trice Hufnagel and Louis Gonzalez

Host profile image
We designed and built this home in 1992 as a luxury vacation home for our Floridian parents. (Lou is a General Contractor) We took possession in 1995 with our two children who were born and raised in this mountain environment. They've launched and now we travel for business and pleasure. We'd like to share our home with you, as it is. We still reside here, so you will not find the house stripped bare of personal belongings. We are never gone for long, so we check back in to attend to landscaping and upkeep between reservations. We want to share our music, art, books, environs with you--think of staying in your Aunt Sally's place while she heads off to Tortuga for an educational adventure!! We hope you enjoy our slice of the Paradise Pie!!

Why they chose this property

When designing this house, we considered the meadow, the view up the valley and the prevailing winds and sunshine. The windows are oriented to the views, the passive solar system and in-floor heat maintain a comfortable inside atmosphere in all seasons. We have lived in the Bailey area over 40 years and are well-acquainted with all the wonders and recreational opportunities of the region. Just ask us for adventure ideas!

What makes this property unique

To be so close to an easy access highway, yet in such a peaceful valley! You feel remote, yet you are only an hour away from all the entertainment and activities of the Denver area--major league football, baseball, basketball, hockey; movie theaters and fine dining; Broadway shows and plays at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts, a zoo, an aquarium, the Botanic Gardens, the Denver Mint, Elitches and Lakeside Amusement Parks--any of the fun you want in Denver is an hour or less away from this secluded mountain home. And then there are all the mountain adventures described elsewhere--this property is ideally located, a central hub for so many kinds of activities.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish