Spectacular views and a private setting with all the comforts of home!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6160.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Westcliffe, CO

Smokey Jack Observatory28 min drive
Silver Cliff Museum29 min drive
Bishop Castle61 min drive
Canon City, CO (CNE-Fremont County)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office/TV Room w/ Day Bed

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main-level Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Pinewood Haven is a private, 10-acre, vacation home located in the beautiful Wet Mountains, about 3 hours southwest of Denver on the outskirts of historical Westcliffe, CO. The property offers breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and beautiful sprawling meadows. Whether you're a nature lover, a stargazer or an adventure seeker, you'll love exploring all that Westcliffe has to offer.

Pinewood Haven is the ideal place to relax and unwind after a long day of enjoying the mountains and other local attractions. At over 7,800 feet above sea level, Westcliffe boasts clean air, wide open spaces, incomparable scenic beauty and some 300 square miles of public lands where one can enjoy hundreds of miles of trails, dozens of mountain lakes and herds of wildlife, such as elk, deer, antelope and bighorn sheep. These lands are also home to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness area, Deweese Reservoir and nearby Arkansas River. What’s more, the adjoining towns of Silver Cliff and Westcliffe offer some great restaurants and bars, fun shops, a thriving arts scene, historical attractions and nearly nonstop festivals and events during the summer months.

Plus, the towns are situated away from the regional light pollution along the I-25 corridor, and the area’s small population, rural setting and limited outdoor lighting have kept the night skies over Westcliffe and Silver Cliff in relatively pristine condition, allowing it to be named an International Dark Sky Community—the first to attain this distinction in Colorado, the ninth in the world and the highest anywhere!

Whether you’re a nature-lover, a stargazer or an adventure-seeker, you’ll love exploring all that Westcliffe has to offer.

PLEASE NOTE: This property is a wonderful, peaceful place to get away from it all. However, it is at altitude and may not be appropriate for guests who suffer from altitude-related health issues. (The property cannot be used for weddings, parties or special events without the prior, written consent of the homeowners.) NO HUNTERS PLEASE.

Property manager

Shaun & Scott Stanberry (AKA Pinewood Properties)

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

The cabin is not suitable for crawlers or toddlers

Events

No events allowed

Allowed under separate contract

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fires, fireworks, or shooting firearms allowed at the property under any circumstances. NO HUNTING.

Please review the House Rules on our Rental Agreement.

Primary renter(s) must provide a copy of a picture ID and review, sign and return our Rental Agreement within 48 hrs. of initial reservation request.

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

Note from host: Allowed under separate contract

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, outdoor lighting and a deadlock

Property Registration Number Licensed

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westcliffe

Located in Westcliffe, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Smokey Jack Observatory and Music Pass Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hermit Park and Lake Isabel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Westcliffe, CO

What's nearby

Hermit Park - 27 min drive
Smokey Jack Observatory - 28 min drive
Silver Cliff Museum - 29 min drive
Bishop Castle - 61 min drive
Royal Gorge Bridge - 88 min drive

Restaurants

‪Letter Drop Inn - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular views and a private setting with all the comforts of home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular views and a private setting with all the comforts of home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular views and a private setting with all the comforts of home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular views and a private setting with all the comforts of home! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Hermit Park, Smokey Jack Observatory and Silver Cliff Museum. The Historic Beckwith Ranch and Music Pass Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

27 June 2024

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

Great

A great stay, once again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

24 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful location!

The home and property are gorgeous! The rolling mountains and spectacular view of the Rockies is unforgettable!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami J.

2 Oct 2023

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

Birthday Celebration for Jim and his cousin Tom

We rented this VRBO cabin in Westcliffe so we could celebrate 2 Birthdays. We celebrated the birthdays at Tom's cabin in Westcliffe, but we, myself, my Hubby, and his cousin and his wife needed a place to stay for 3 days while we were in Westcliffe, CO. I found this cabin on VRBO and I rented it based on its 5 Star reviews. This beautiful cabin is located a little off the beaten path, but with perfect views of the Sangre de Cristo Moutains. The cabin is located in dark sky country, so you have excellent views of the stars. This cabin is super clean, well stocked with dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans and anything else you may need for your weekend getaway or vacation. The beds are comfortable. Very peaceful, so you will get a good nights sleep. We appreciate the owners sharing their cabin with renters like us to enjoy. Everything at this cabin is so well thought out. We had a 5 Star stay here!! We hope for a return visit here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

19 Sept 2023

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

Just What We Needed

Great area for rest and relaxation The accommodations were awesome

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

5 Sept 2023

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Homecoming

We owned a cabin for 10 years just a few miles from this one. Love the area and loved this cabin. Very nice, great location with beautiful views. My oldest son and I stayed and had hoped my youngest son could join us. I will certainly consider this place again if I come back to the Westcliffe area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary M.

30 Aug 2023

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

Very Accommodating!

On our way in to Westcliffe on the evening of our arrival we hit an elk and totaled our Toyota Tundra. No one in our party was injured. The elk didn’t fare as well. We spent our first night at a Best Western in Walsenburg. Long night…another story. The next morning the owner, Shaun, called concerned that we had not checked in. Still fifty miles from our destination Shaun suggested a friend who was free to come and retrieve us from the Best Western and drive us to the property that morning. Everything turned around for us at that moment. The location won the hearts of my discouraged fellow travelers. The cabin so exceeded expectations. Shaun was able to extend our stay an extra day to help overcome our rough start. It was a great trip thanks to Shaun, her friend, and, of course, wonderful surroundings. One suggestion: park whatever you’re driving and enjoy sitting on Shaun’s porch deck at sunset…give the elk the road till sunrise.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie W.

12 Aug 2023

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

Wedding weekend

This is a private, secluded, quiet location with wonderful views. The home is very well appointed and has many amenities

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

25 July 2023

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

Relaxing & Beautiful

The home was perfect for my family. It was well stocked, very clean, and the setting was spectacular. The summer sun and heat was significant so having an umbrella or awning for front deck would be useful. Otherwise, very enjoyable. We’ll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

14 July 2023

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

One of the best!

We cannot say enough good things about our stay! The setting is absolutely beautiful. The house was spotless and so well appointed. We had everything we needed to enjoy our time together. It was one of the best rental experiences we have had to date. Should we ever have occasion/opportunity to return to the area, we would definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

8 July 2023

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

Great place to stay for a family!

This is a beautiful home with a beautiful view. It is fully stocked and very comfortable for a family. The only drawback is that it's pretty far from Westcliffe (about 25 minutes) so if you want to do things in town, it's not easy to go in and out. If you're looking to stay put and unwind in a beautiful setting, this is it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

25 June 2023

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

Quite lovely

A beautiful, clean, and well stocked house, with lovely views and pines. We’d definitely come back again.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shan N.

22 June 2023

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

Mountain Vistas!

Perfect and quiet setting for our family vacation. Awesome views and hiking trails close. Clean cabin, spacious and beautiful design. We would love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

3 June 2023

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

Spectacular!

Where to start?! This place is SO MUCH MORE than advertised. The pictures of the cabin don’t do it justice at all. It feels like a cabin, but not that over the top cabin explosion overload way. It’s classy, warm, cozy, and beautiful. The owners have thought of everything. The kitchen was stocked with decent quality tools and pans, which seems rare, and there is not a thing you might need that you won’t have. Everything has been discreetly labeled with helpful information and instructions which made us feel much more at ease on the property. But…spectacular cabin aside…the location is nothing short of magical and the home is positioned perfectly on the land to maximize the views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and the surrounding woods. I have never been somewhere so quiet and peaceful, or so dark! The stars and moon were amazing, the views took my breath away, and the animal visitors were pretty cool, too. We felt like we were alone on the top of the world! 500 stars! Far and away this was our favorite vacation stay. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer Y.

12 Oct 2022

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Mountain views

Nice log cabin, great taste in decor, and all of the comforts of home.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

11 Oct 2022

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Great house in Westcliffe, CO

Magnificent House, Spectacular Mountain View, Awesome Night Sky! Excellent location for our Niece's House/Wedding (your neighbors on Grouse Lane). Hope that property will be available when we come back to visit our niece and her husband.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

27 Sept 2022

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

Sept 19-24th at Pinewood Haven

It was as better than expected. Exactly as advertised. Over the years we have stayed at several Vrbo cabins in Colorado and this is our favorite so far. It was very clean and very well stocked. We have learned to bring our own key kitchen ware and spices. It was unnecessary here. The interior decorating was very extensive and nice. If we stay in this area again we will attempt to stay at Pinewood Haven.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

15 Aug 2022

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Peaceful needed getaway

This property surpassed all of our expectations, this cabin and it’s surrounding areas were very beautiful and so peaceful. The cabin itself was very beautiful and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. We did not want to leave this awesome property and just want to say thank you to the owners for sharing their beautiful slice of heaven, we will definitely be back and will recommend it to our family and friends. Sincerely Mike and Chris

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy K.

12 Aug 2022

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Peaceful Getaway

Our stay was wonderful! The accommodations were very comfortable and very clean. There were beautiful views and quiet! I would highly recommend this home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

3 Aug 2022

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Family Mountain Getaway

The cabin was amazing, immaculately clean, spacious, and had spectacular views of the mountains. An amazingly comfortable living room and a beautiful patio for morning Bible reading, coffee, or just some nature watching boasted such a relaxing environment. The road to the cabin was easy and gave opportunity to view deer and their twin fawns. Upon arrival to the cabin, more deer were grazing the property. Entry was simple, with pre-communicated instructions from Shaun and Scott who, throughout the entire pre-booking and stay, were highly responsive and communicative to our needs. The cabin stayed cool during the day and warm in the evenings, and was a quiet retreat to return to after a day of exploring the local area. During our stay, it was wonderful to have some rain, watching from the comfort of the large windowed living room. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 July 2022

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Every Detail Covered! Better than the pics.

Highly recommended!! We have stayed at many rental houses in the area and this hoise was by far the best. Every detail and comfort was covered. And the sunrise/sunsets were amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

25 July 2022

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Perfection!

This property is absolutely wonderful. It is in a gorgeous private setting and is immaculate and well appointed. The owners have thought of and provided everything you might need. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thaine B.

5 July 2022

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Amazing Cabin

This is the nicest place we've ever rented on VRBO. The cabin is beautiful inside and out. Wonderfully decorated with an amazing view of the mountains from the living room and deck. Beds were super comfortable, place was well stocked and very clean. Very quiet and private. Lots of DVDs if you want to watch a movie, satellite TV for watching shows and news. We ended up playing board games most nights in the living room. About a 2 hour drive to Great Sand Dunes National Park and about an hour and 15 minutes to the Royal Gorge. Westcliffe is a great location to visit these places, but stay in a nice, quiet, isolated location. Cabin is about 15 - 20 minutes from Westcliffe. We ran into some vehicle problems at the end of our trip and the owners were very kind and accommodating for our situation. Check in and check out was as easy as it gets. Thank you Shaun and Scott for a wonderful stay at your beautiful cabin. If we ever come back to the Westcliffe area, I would not want to stay anywhere else.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

29 June 2022

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Peaceful Place

The home was incredible! It was quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed the night sky and spotting wildlife. The house was spotless. I would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a quiet retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

1 June 2022

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Family Vacation

Beautiful property. Clean and everything we needed. Very comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H., Jasper, United States

1 June 2022

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Beautiful Setting

The setting was beautiful with the snow on the mountains and waking up sometimes with 6 inches on the ground! The house provided everything we needed. The little town of Westcliffe was truly exceptional. Everyone in the little shops to restaurants and grocery stores were very nice. We traveled to Pueblo which is an hour from our stay, as well as Canon City, Cripple Creek and the amazing drives through the mountains.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shaun & Scott Stanberry (AKA Pinewood Properties)

My husband and I currently live in Evergreen, CO, where we own and operate Pinewood Properties, LLC—a small, family-owned business that's been managing quality vacation rental properties in Colorado, Arizona, Arkansas and Costa Rica since 2007. Our aim is to provide travelers with a quality, personalized, vacation experience that will keep our guests coming back year after year.