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Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis

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This space is gorgeous all through the year.
The views from the dining area are unbelievable!
Your master bedroom sanctuary.
Spacious dining and kitchen area with expansive views of the river and mountain
Newly renovated full kitchen!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Carbondale, CO
  • River Valley Ranch Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sunlight Mountain Resort
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Pull out sofa bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis

Nestled along the Crystal River on 13 Moons Ranch, the River Nest offers a half-mile of private fishing and a peaceful retreat into nature. Enjoy views of the majestic 13,000-foot Mount Sopris and the river right outside. Watch local wildlife through your picture windows as you breathe in mountain air and listen to the river’s flow. Just 10 minutes from Carbondale, yet secluded, this cozy getaway sits on an inspiring ranch where artists, musicians, and community gather to celebrate the land.

Set on the outskirts of the 30-acre 13 Moons Ranch, this space is truly unique, tucked right along the Crystal River at the base of Mount Sopris. There are other units on the ranch, but you have acres of privacy around the cabin. Not only do you have a stunning 1/2 mile of private fishing seclusion, but you're only 10 minutes from downtown Carbondale. The River Nest is the perfect space to unwind and listen to the sounds of nature.

The concept of this space is simple: unplug & unwind. There is speedy wifi in the space (although it can intermittently be down due to rural mountain conditions) but we ask our guests to choose this escape to connect with nature (bring your binoculars for bird watching and leave your work emails for work!). For this reason, we do not provide a TV at this space. This one-bedroom open-concept space is perfect for 2 but can fit 4 with a memory foam pull out couch bed (please note there is no door to the bedroom). Enjoy your full kitchen stocked with gas range, large copper sink, microwave, and fridge - enjoy coffee and tea in the morning while you watch the sun climb above the 13,000 foot mountain range in your backyard. Sit and read a book in one of your two comfortable sitting areas, or soak in the deep claw-foot tub while watching the trees sway outside. This space is truly a home away from home.

PLEASE NOTE:

- This space is located on the beautiful 13 Moons Ranch: a biodynamic 30-acre working ranch and non-profit education center where artists, musicians, and the community come together. While this space is extremely private and at least a few acres away from other structures, there are other barns and residences on the 30-acres. Occasionally there are small educational events held at the ranch that focus around art and music. We will provide a link in the guide book for the ranch and these programs but like our guests to know that they will occasionally see small groups of people gathering to learn. We encourage you to join if you can!

- There is no television in this home as the homeowners want guests' to focus on unplugging and enjoying the beautiful nature around them!

- This space does NOT have A/C. Open the windows and enjoy that cool mountain breeze!

- We require the home to be cleaned every 14 days during a stay, a service that is included in your booking payment up to 29 nights. If you have booked for 30+ nights, an additional payment will be requested after your booking is confirmed to cover this service.

- You will be staying in the heart of the beautiful - and wild - mountains of Colorado. You may see or experience animals and pests such as bears, deer, elk, mice, packrats, insects, bobcats, snakes, raccoons, and other such wild things. While all our homes are well-managed, we cannot predict the unpredictable as we live in a natural setting. Please understand this prior to booking this home.

Property manager

Brittany Hailey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Mountain view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A signed rental agreement within 24 hours is required for this booking. The agreement will be emailed to you immediately after booking.
A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and automatically released 7 days after check-out unless damage is found.
We require a identity & criminal background screening through SafelyStay, Inc. (emailed to you after booking) in order to rent with BMH.

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

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Redstone Coke Oven Historic District and Redstone Coke Oven Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elk Mountain Expeditions and Linear Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Carbondale, CO

What's nearby

  • River Valley Ranch Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Spring Creeks Ranch - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ranch at Roaring Fork - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Sunlight Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Glenwood Springs Station - 27 min drive
  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taipei Tokyo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White House Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peppino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dos Gringos Burritos & Café Olé - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carbondale Beer Works - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal River Nest | Riverside Fishing Oasis located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of River Valley Ranch Golf Club, Elk Mountain Expeditions and Carbondale Nature Park. Roaring Fork River and Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Otto P.

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

Best Stay in a Rental Ever

It doesn’t get any better than waking up and being on a river. Dont hesitate.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna H.

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

Great spot!

Clean and comfortable! River was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn L.

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

Quiet Getaway

The home itself was clean and had plenty of space to move around. The outside area was gorgeous and the view is breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome location

Great getaway! Two of us enjoyed almost a week in the cabin and enjoy the foot and a half of snow. Warm cozy inviting! Look forward to coming again. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

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

Beautiful property

We loved our stay! The view is incredible and the sound of the river flowing is so peaceful! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie A.

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

Crystal River Nest

Great place to stay for a short while after having a knee replacement. Comfortable, in nature, yet close enough to town if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Meh

Not clearly advertising that this premise has no air conditioning is literally not cool. Thank God the nights were cool. Do not stay here if temps do not get below 70. We had temps in the mid 80s and thankfully were gone all day. Some windows do not work/open. The crank is broken. There are no ceiling fans to move air, just one box fan. Also not impressed by asking to be a good help by starting laundry? No…we pay premium price and that is covered in that price. Communication was top notch and the scenery is beautiful. Thankful we had a Jeep as the driveway was a mess.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Very enjoyable.

Had a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

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

Lovely scenery.

We enjoyed our stay. It was very scenic. The river was fun to fish. Mount Sopris loomed over us and was spectacular. We would stay again if the occasion arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Great cabin with privacy and river

Ideal for couples wanting a chill trip. Very peaceful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Angie S.

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

Great setting - but had a rodent infestation

If we were rating just the setting it would be a five. Also, the property management team was very nice. The rodent issue was unmanageable-waking us up at night, droppings on the counters and on the floors , breaking into food bags, not to mention how much noise they make when caught on a sticky trap. I lived on a farm my entire life and have never had to deal with anything like this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Perfect Cabin by the river

Can’t beat this place, right by the river. Driveway could use a little work but it’s solid and we had no problem accessing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott e.

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

Great place to stay

Property was great for 2 people. Nice and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Anniversary Stay

My husband and I try to go somewhere new every year for our vacation and this year it was the Rockies area and it happened to fall on our 13th wedding anniversary. The photos really do not do this sweet lil cabin justice. It’s very roomy and has every thing you need to make your own meals if you’d like. The decor and design is *chef’s kiss* so gorgeous. But let’s not forget about the view - my gosh the view! You’ve got the lovely Crystal River flowing, Mount Sopris in perfect view and all from the comfort of the cabin or, as my husband and I preferred, from the lovely wooden rocking chairs. Hosts were wonderful. The stay was a dream. If you’re on the fence, get off it already and book this lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Winter Stay

We had an amazing stay at this property - waking up to the view of Sopris and the river was incredible. Skied both days at Snowmass. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

David K.

Very nice and cozy

Enjoyed our stay! Great views.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

awesome retreat

Lovely spot the sound of the river running was so lovely. Nice to sit out on the rocking chairs and have a glass of wine and a coffee in the morning. Lovely bedding and pillows. I really enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K.

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

Chillin in Carbondale

This property is awesome, we were in front of the Crystal Lake River and could see Mt Sopris from our house. It is cozy and the bed sheets smelled so clean and fresh. It was what was needed for a recharging and unplugging vacation. The White House Pizza is amazing. We went there twice!!! Everything was great and we thank you for allowing us to stay and experience Carbondale this way!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan O.

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

Loved it overall but checkout was too early

Overall this place was wonderful, clean and in a beautiful location. 10am checkout feels unnecessary, especially with 4pm check in, no ability to check in even a little early and being asked to do hand wash the dishes before checkout. The cleaners were waiting outside our door at 9:40 which just made us feel rushed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Perfect fall riverside spot

Location on Crystal River was perfect for my visit with family. We enjoyed great fall weather and colors while sitting on patio. I like to cook meals and kitchen was adequate but lacked some basics, like a large salad bowl. Overall, loved my stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse N.

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

Would stay again in a heartbeat!

Love the Roaring Fork valley and we make it up there at least once a year to enjoy it as much as we can. This was a perfect home base for all of our activities, the only way it could have been better is less rain so the river wasn't so washed out for fishing but such is life! Close to town if you forgot anything or just need to spend some time in Carbondale and close to all the outdoor activity you could want to get into. Hope to stay here again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Great Stay

Place is relaxing and beautiful. Recommend for a couple. Easy to check in and perfect amount of space. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rental on a the river

Cabin was clean and easy to get to
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia G.

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

Clean & Modern with a GREAT view.

This cabin was true to the posting; the space was roomy, clean (i.e. spotless), beautifully furnished, and allowed for the perfect getaway. The description noted in the listing said that there may be classes held on the property during our stay, but they too were very quiet. The only reason we knew other visitors were there was due to a short visit from a very friendly dog, who came over to say hello,. We had a wonderful getaway and hope to return soon. THANKYOU Nadia
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., Colorado

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

Great Place

Low key, peaceful and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Hailey

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We are Boutique Mountain Homes and we manage this beautiful space. We are headquartered in Carbondale and are a short drive away if you should need anything.

Why they chose this property

This space is truly beautiful - open your windows and hear the Crystal River roaring by. Watch the sun set on your private deck while watching the wildlife stroll by. This space is everything: cozy, comfortable, and restorative.

What makes this property unique

Riverside, newly renovated, peaceful, and serene.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests