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Colorado's Best Kept Secret

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
AU$236
avg per night

Explore the area

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Westcliffe, CO
  • Silver Cliff Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Smokey Jack Observatory
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Royal Gorge Bridge
    ‪79 min drive‬
  • Canon City, CO (CNE-Fremont County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 315.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$236 avg per night,

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About the area

Westcliffe

Located in Westcliffe, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area and Hermit Park, while Silver Cliff Museum and Florence Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights. Smokey Jack Observatory and Royal Gorge Route Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Silver Cliff Museum - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Smokey Jack Observatory - 27 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Bishop Castle - 36 min drive - 34.6 km
  • USP Florence ADX - 45 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Royal Gorge Bridge - 79 min drive - 81.7 km

About this property

Colorado's Best Kept Secret

CDC-recommendations for cleaning are being followed to ensure guest safety.
Located just 3 miles off Hwy 96, this property has something for everyone. Over 700 acres of private and state land for your personal use. Spacious 3400 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/5 bath. Breathtaking views, just 2 miles from San Isabel National Forest. Perfect for a relaxing mountain getaway! Bring your ATV/UTV, horses, Mountain Bike or hiking gear. Dark sky viewing here is a must, bring your telescope for amazing star gazing and wildlife viewing. And for our hunters, a 3-minute walk to State Land or 2 miles to National Forest access. Just 10 minutes from downtown Westcliffe, you won't find a more beautiful private serene setting. For our active military, a 10% discount will be applied to your booking, thank you for your service!
The house will comfortably sleep 6 guests with 1 King size bed, 2 full size beds, 1 Queen-size sofa/sleeper. Dog pillows for your pets are provided along with feeding bowls.
*PLEASE KEEP ALL PETS ON LEASH WHEN EXPLORING THE PROPERTY*

Property manager

Robert Serio
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No open fires Smoking permitted outside Smoking fee of $250.00 will be charged for smoking inside
Shooting is prohibited

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorado's Best Kept Secret pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Colorado's Best Kept Secret?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorado's Best Kept Secret?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Colorado's Best Kept Secret located?

Situated on a river, this guesthouse is within 16 miles (25 km) of Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area, Dundee Dog Park and Silver Cliff Museum. Hermit Park and Smokey Jack Observatory are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Colorado's Best Kept Secret Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

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

Beautiful cabin

This cabin is a dream and we plan to return. The cabin itself was very roomy and cozy, but the location was also fantastic. Very quiet and great views. The owners were very accommodating and took the time to alert us of a temporary road closure during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collette H.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Our family, including pets, had the best time staying at the Lazy S Ranch. We had everything we needed at the house, and our hosts were extremely responsive. The view was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Beautiful property

We plan to come back to enjoy more of the property!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaylynne W.

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

Colorado relaxing stay

This place is exactly what we expected and enjoyed on our return home to Texas! We will be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Exactly what we needed

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location. Not far from town but easy access to the forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

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

Peaceful vacation

The house was clean, quiet, private and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

A quiet, relaxing stay

My family stayed at the cabin a few weeks ago and had a wonderful time. We didn't have any plans but to sit back and relax, and to get out of the city for a few days. The host was very welcoming and the cabin was clean and inviting. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful week in this house and it was in a great location. We hiked the state land right out the back of the house and it was so quiet and peaceful. It was also really close to town. The house had everything we needed and we had a great time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frankie W., Ponca City, OK, USA

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

Great place to get away!

We enjoyed the quiet and the dark skies. We had a pleasant stay for the holiday weekend. Got a chance to just sit and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Stay

Everything was perfect! Loved the area and the house was perfect. Had a great time exploring the area with our dogs. Bob was a great host who made himself available to answer our questions. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E., Colorado Springs, USA

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

Great cabin

We had a relaxing time. The owner, Bob even took time out of his day to tell us some off the map trail riding. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

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

Relax in peace

Our 5 night stay at The Lazy S Ranch was terrific. We were in town for a family wedding and the accommodations were perfectly serene after our busy days of activities! Loved every bit of this off the beaten path gem. Thank you, Bob!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys J.

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

a soul restoring retreat

my dog and i spent a few days at this absolute dream of a property - the home was perfect, the land was fun to explore and the hosts were kind, welcoming, and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt L.

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

Beautiful property

Lovely home with plenty of room. Back deck is cozy, private and quiet. Host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Privacy and quiet

Spacious cabin, decently equipped kitchen, prompt communication from owner/manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jolanta K.

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

Relax

Good experience
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Girls Getaway

The property was gorgeous! We had a perfectly restful weekend. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Beautiful Escape

What a perfect getaway. We picked this property for a peaceful getaway to enjoy the meteor shower and it did not disappoint. The house was immaculate and cozy. We enjoyed curling up by the fireplace when we were not stargazing. Our dogs felt comfortable and enjoyed the space too. Bob was a fantastic host and we will definately be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Starry nights

Fantastic property- wonderful house with lots of great seating areas to enjoy the sun during the day and stars at night. Great host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Amazing Property!

House was clean and beautiful. Sites off deck were absolutely breathtaking! We will be back and stay longer. Thank you Bob!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana R.

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

Colorado Peace

My teenaged girls and I enjoyed the peace and quiet in addition to the incredible landscape. House was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Dallas

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

Perfect

Thank you Bob for the hospitality and the hiking guide of the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa P.

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

Beautiful serine get away.

Our family really enjoyed staying at this property. The cabin was very well kept. It was nice to get away from home but still have all of the amenities like laundry, a large fridge, stove and dishwasher. The long drive to get there made us appreciate the beauty of Colorado,andthe veiws were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky W.

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

Awesome, Quite Colorado Location

My gf and I loved this place along with our dogs! The cabin/house is definitely bigger than pictured. Walking through the house and out the back and seeing the mountains is like a movie. Glad we were able to stay here and can’t wait to come back for an even longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

The best

Second time here Didn’t think it was possible But better than the first Outstanding warmth and charm If you were to ask me what to do to improve the accommodation Absolutely nothing You can’t improve protection
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024