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Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10!

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Welcome to Mt Ralphmore!
Warm & Inviting
Perfect spot for group photo!
Back View
Covered porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nathrop, CO
  • Agnes Vaille Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Mt. Princeton
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Salida, CO (SLT-Harriet Alexander Field)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Loft + Den

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10!

Welcome to Mt. Ralphmore!

Absolutely the best in every way...location, scenic views & price. This mountain retreat is built in the Heart of the Colorado Rockies(more 14,000' mountains here than anywhere else in North America), breath-taking mountain views in every direction, best view of the famous Chalk Cliffs.

Overlooks & constructed on the banks of the beautiful Chalk Creek w/ floor to ceiling windows.. Enjoy the beauty (magnificent) & sounds of nature (bubbling creek below), watch the wildlife (deer, elk, fox) fish, hike or sit out on the 40' plus wrap around porch. The large screened in porch is great for outdoor eating and relaxing as well.

This is a warm & wonderfully built cabin w/ all the comforts & amenities (maybe more) of home. With 3 full baths and 6 separate vanities, everyone gets accommodated.

Mt. Ralphmore is located just 15 min. & 23 min. respectively from the historic towns of Buena Vista & Salida, where charm, dining, shopping & galleries abound!

The San Isabel National Forest, St. Elmo (famous ghost town & great place to feed the chipmunks or rent jeeps/snowmobiles), Mt Princeton Hot Springs (Colorado's #1 hot springs)& the Arkansas River (great rafting or fly fishing) are all right here.

Monarch, Ski Cooper & Copper Ski Resorts are all 45-60 min. away, as is Leadville (lots of history there). Breckenridge is just a bit over an hour & Vail is 1 hr. & 30 min. Located 90 miles from Colorado Springs, flying in & out is easy.

Plenty of activities to enjoy year round. The best place to take a family, take a friend, take a break & take a vacation!




Keywords: Mountain Home

Property manager

Elizabeth Baker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Open type loft & fast moving creek, parents WATCH!
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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
NOT any type!!!
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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

Nathrop

Located in Nathrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cottonwood Hot Springs and Mountain Spirit Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Agnes Vaille Falls - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 25 min drive - 22.6 km
  • St. Elmo - 27 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Mt. Princeton - 29 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Princeton Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown's Canyon Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Scenic Mountain Home - Sleeps 10! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from San Isabel National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Agnes Vaille Falls and Mt. Princeton. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and Arkansas River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great as Always

We have stayed at this house previously and we love it. Everything you need or want. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

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

Stunningly beautiful spot

This was the perfect house for the 10 people in our family! We enjoyed just being on the porch or going to all the beautiful spots nearby. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

Good location and cabin

Good location on the creek, including sitting area and fire pit, with easy access to surrounding activities. Cabin accommodated our family well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Creekside Cabin

Beautiful property located just minutes from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and just a short distance to the St. Elmo Miners Loop ATV/Jeep trails! You can also just enjoy the property, fresh mountain air, scenery, and creek right from the deck or creek side. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori O., Basehor

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

Gorgeous trip!

House is amazing with incredible views and comfort. WE had a wonderful family trip and would recommend this home over and over.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

The house was roomy and the views beautiful. We especially enjoyed the new sitting area by stream

It was the perfect place for my mother's 70th birthday with her family around her.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Antonio B.

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

Wonderful Location and Accomodations!

Had a great stay at this property in Nathrop! The home had everything we needed to relax and enjoy one another's company. Would highly recommend this for family get together's.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mack S.

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

BV Stay

Clean property, right by the hot springs. Good communication from owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect! In every way!

Gorgeous scenery, accommodations superior! Great place to gather with loved and treasured friends. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

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

The River

The house was great location fantastic but the river was incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene B.

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

Sweet sweet sweet

Perfect amount of relaxing spaces. We were thrilled with all of the activities in the area. Swimming, hiking, fishing all fun. We loved this precious home! It was so perfect we’re hoping to return someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate B.

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

Wow!

A wonderful location to do lots of adventures, including just staying put with a morning coffee out on the deck and an evening campfire down by the river to end our day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Perfect mountain cabin

Great location near horseback riding, whitewater rafting and hot springs. The cabin is perfect for families. My favorite part is the kitchen! It’s huge and open to the living areas. I love looking out of the windows and taking in the beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Perfect cabin get-away in Buena Vista area

This the perfect place for a family vacation in the middle of the beautiful Collegiate peaks. The cabin was wonderful for large gatherings. We comfortably slept 9 adults with room for more. It was very clean and right in the middle of fishing, white water rafting, hiking trails and very close to snow skiing. We couldn’t have asked for a better place. The owner was so responsive with ideas for groceries, restaurants and hiking trails. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Family vacation

The cabin was well kept, spacious, and well stocked. The location was private but close to many activities. We loved the fire pit when it wasn't raining. My son-in-law is a gourmet chef and found the kitchen very well set up for his creations. The kids loved the hikes, St Elmo, horseback riding, and the wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena P., Colorado Springs

Our second time!

We loved this cabin the first time so much that we came back! It was just as clean and beautiful as ever! The cabin was equipped with everything we need. There were many games, toys, and cards for the kids and we loved the new fire pit!! The view is amazing and we would HIGHLY recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mountain Views

Lovely property.. well stocked kitchen and beautiful location. Lots of activities in the area. The listing was a little misleading in the sense they said under amenities ….air conditioning… but only fresh mountain air; which was one reason we rented because of allergies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Allison H.

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

Sweet stay

This cabin is beautiful and well stocked. The bed arrangements weren’t great for our group (3 twins in one room and a double in a loft with no door), but we knew that when we booked it. Elizabeth was quick to reply to our questions and very helpful. The location along the creek is dreamy as is the screened in porch and games for kids. Some of the furniture is tired but overall a very cozy stay in a beautiful location. It feels like a home, not just a rental. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Great home, great location, photos do not do it justice.

The home is spotless. Amenities are exactly as described. The stream out back is perfect. Closer to Buena Vista, but also close to Salida. Great location for visiting Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon NPs, hikes, rent a Jeep and visit Tin Cup pass. Elizabeth is great to work with. The internet is unfortunately slow, and only Verizon cellular reaches the site, so know this and you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GARY B.

Only thing I didn't like was leaving!

Beautiful, well maintained and well furnished home with great views and a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Enjoyed feeding all the birds from the porch railing and seeing the deer come up to the yard every day. Close to fun little towns and shopping. I really liked seeing the Elk and Antelope herds in the large pastures near Nathrop. We cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner in the large kitchen and grilled steaks on the outdoor grill. The fire pit by the running creek was a great place to smoke a good cigar and chill. After 10 days, none of us wanted to leave. We're ready to go back and do it again. Thanks Elizabeth

10/10 Excellent

Shannan B.

Spectacular!

We pulled up the drive to the Cabin and were so excited from the view and couldn't wait to get inside. The excitement just followed us as we stepped into the cabin and explored our stay for the next two nights. It was wonderful. The views were spectacular. The Cabin was perfect for our little brood. We were here for our daughter's wedding in Twin Lakes and tried to talk her into getting married at the cabin (due to the temp at Twin Lakes). We didn't have any luck changing the venue but the views by the river would have been just a beautiful place to have a small intimate wedding. Thank you for opening your home to us. We will definitely be renting this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew s.

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

Under promised and over delivered

10 of us, ages 6 to 75 spent 4 wonderful nights at this spectacular property. What a pleasant surprise! Wonderfully provisioned with superior appliances, cooking utensils, dining, serving and entertainment options. Very comfortable sleeping arrangements with 4 different temperature settings throughout the house and a few fireplaces to enjoy. Beautiful views of Mt. Princeton and Chalk Cliffs, accompanied with a very pleasant Chalk creek a stone's throw from the balcony. Spacious, comfortably furnished and exquisitely provisioned (to include a device for sharpening your scissors). We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Wonderful Stay

We spent a long weekend at the cabin for our sons 40th birthday. It has everything we needed and more. The location is easy to get to. The cabin is immaculate and had plenty of room for the 12 of us - 8 adults, 4 kids. We have been going to Mt. Princeton for the last 40 plus years and this was by far our favorite stay. There is plenty of seating to accommodate everyone indoors and out. We loved having coffee by the creek in the morning, spending the day fishing in the creek and finishing the night up by the campfire roasting s'mores. The wrap around porch with the view of the Chalk Cliffs and Chalk Creek was truly a dream. Elizabeth was very responsive and very accommodating to our needs, we also give her 5 stars. The cabin is an amazing property for family pictures, we can't wait to put our photo books together for the family. Thank you for the wonderful stay, we will be back. Peace and Love, Bob and Janis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight E.

Excellent Colorado House and Location

I and my group (8 long time friends) stayed at Elizabeth Baker's Mt. Ralphmore house for 4 nights in September 2018. We did the same in 2011. We greatly appreciate the house because it is exceptionally well designed and equipped for a large group. In particular, there was a separate comfortable bed for each person and the kitchen was large and well equipped. Nothing was lacking. We spent much of our indoor time gathered around the huge granite island in the kitchen, and the kitchen is part of the dining and living room which is surrounded with vaulted windows and beautiful views of Chalk Creek and distant mountains. There are countless hiking and climbing opportunities within a short drive of the house. This year, we also took advantage of the fact that the house is directly on the Colorado Trail. We hiked a portion of the Trail which allowed us to gain about 2,000 feet of elevation for excellent views. The house is about a 10 minute walk from Wright Lake, a small public fishing lake (large pond). I was there each morning at sunrise for spectacular scenery and photography.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

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

Perfect

Simply magical... our stay at Mr. Ralphmore can be summed up in those two words. We arrived in the dark and woke up to the sun rising over Mt. Princeton. Made even more special by the fact that we didn’t even have to get out of bed to see the majesty of that moment. The house itself was everything we expected and more: beautifully decorated, comfortable for a group, well stocked and maintained. The design was perfectly “Colorado cabin,” and with all the amenities you would love to have in your own home. And the setting, along Chalk Creek, couldn’t have been better. We said time and again during our stay that we didn’t see a house or location in the many places we explored that week that equaled this home. Elizabeth was a perfect host - available for any questions, clear in communicating what needed to be done to check in and out and full of great recommendations for the area. We plan to make Mt. Ralphmore a tradition for our family. A rental home that feels like an extension of your own home and family is something special. My only hesitation in giving this home the review it deserves is it becoming so popular it’s hard to find dates to stay! You won’t regret any amount of time you can find to stay in this gem in Nathrop.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Baker

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Growing up in Dallas with 10 siblings prepared me for serving others and creating special moments to share. Being in real estate for 25 yrs further equipped me with the needs and wants folks desire in a home or an investment or even a getaway. Raising four children and having 12+ grandkids and counting, provides me with an solid view of how best to provide a welcoming environment for all.

Why they chose this property

Mt. Ralphmore is a fabulous place to relax and get away from everyday stresses. The access to nature can reenergize one's spirit. Gathering around the firepit down by the creek creates a wonderful atmosphere for deeper bonding and lots of shared fun story telling. It is also very well maintained and clean : )

What makes this property unique

The best home in the area w/ the finest views. A very warm inviting home that sits on three+ acres overlooking Chalk Creek, the Chalk Cliffs, Mt Princeton & Mt Antero. Hearing the bubbling of the creek or viewing the Chalk Cliffs at sunrise, walking down Bunny Lane or driving up to St. Elmo, memories for a lifetime will be made.

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