Spectacular Mountain Retreat

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6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12557 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Tabernash, CO

Ranch Creek Spa

9 min drive

Fraser Valley Library

9 min drive

Colorado Adventure Park

10 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

The Byers Peak Room

1 Queen Bed

The Canyon Room

1 King Bed

The Craglough Suite

1 King Bed

The Humming Bird Room

1 Queen Bed

The Pine View Room

4 Single Beds

The South West Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

The Byers Peak Bathroom

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

The Canyon Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Craglough Bathroom

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

The Guest Bathroom

Toilet

The Humming Bird Bathroom

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

The Pine View Bathroom

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

The South West Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Commanding breathtaking views and situated on 80 acres bordering National Forest and the Fraser River, our beautiful home has been featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyles and shown on the Home and Garden Channel's Dream Builders!

The house is a short drive to the Winter Park Ski Resort, and is close to the Devil's Thumb Cross Country Ski Facility, and the 27 hole Pole Creek Golf Course. The house is built next to the Strawberry Road Recreation Management Area , which with its extensive trail system, offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and mountain biking right on the doorstep. The gold medal Fraser River which lies in the valley below the house gives an opportunity for fly fishing and was one of President Eisenhower's favorite trout streams. The home comes with all the necessary amenities to make your stay perfect: all bedrooms have private bathrooms. The large master suite has a sitting area, fireplace and a private study. There are two living rooms with fireplaces, 3 decks, 2 patios, a kitchen which seats 12, a formal dining room which seats 12, a conservatory, an outdoor hot-tub, and a pool table room. High speed internet is provided with STARLINK.

THE HOUSE CAN ACCOMMODATE 16 GUESTS, IS NON- SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.

Property manager

William or Joyce Carpenter

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must be 25 or older to rent. Anyone making a reservation when under 25 years old will be required to cancel the reservation.

Craglough House can accommodate in luxury wedding parties of up to 12 person. However, the house/grounds are not suitable for an on site wedding.

We can provide names of several local resorts that can accommodate on site weddings.

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number STR23-120725

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tabernash

Located in Tabernash, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Winter Park Ski Resort and Ski Granby Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tabernash, CO

What's nearby

Colorado Adventure Park - 10 min drive
Winter Park Visitor Center - 11 min drive
The Gondola - 18 min drive
Winter Park Ski Resort - 23 min drive
Ski Granby Ranch - 23 min drive

Getting around

Fraser/Winter Park Station - 7 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tabernash Tavern - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪The Noble Buck - ‬10 min drive
‪Randi's Grill & Pub - ‬11 min drive
‪Big Trout Brewing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Mountain Retreat located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ranch Creek Spa, Cozens Ranch House Museum, and Fraser Valley Library. Colorado Adventure Park and Grand Park Community Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

30 June 2024

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

Relaxing mountain property

PLENTY of space for our families (12). This listing/pictures don't do justice for the property. The views are breathtaking from every bedroom, patio, and balcony. There is a pool table/pool room that isnt featured at all and should be because we all played some, especially the teens. There is a Solarium off the kitchen, really lovely all times of the day with many gorgeous plants present. Here are some things I was curious about and couldnt find in any/hardly any of the reviews. There is ONE king bedroom on the main floor that allows for anyone with limited mobility access without having to do stairs. Master suite is upstairs, and is the only one on that level. All the rest are on the lower level, including the hot tub room. The house does NOT have AC. We were there late June, temps were in the 80's that week. While the upstairs level will warm up, it does also cool off in the evening with the windows open. There is fishing access from the property, it is mostly trout, and it will require some work to get there. The property caretaker lives on the property in a separate "wing" of the house. He is an amazing help, provides all information needed with a tour of the house when we got there, and was available for any additional questions we had during the stay. Other than checking in, we never saw him, you don't even know he is there. We are from Missouri, and a few of us were worried about the elevation. The house is at 8,700. Nobody had elevation sickness. Ages ranged 8-67.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D., Tampa Bay, FL

5 Mar 2024

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

Fun with a View

Our group of 15, ranging in age from 3 to late 40’s, thoroughly enjoyed the Craglough House. The bedrooms were spacious, there were different areas within the home for everyone to spread out, and the view was spectacular. We spent every night talking and eating together in the large chefs kitchen, and if anything was needed, sent a quick text to the caretaker for an immediate response. The location was great; close for activities and far enough away to provide seclusion with a grand view! The kids loved playing outside in the snow; we opened the door and they ran, climbed, and slid along the driveway. We made memories that will last a lifetime and look forward to renting again when we return to Winter Park.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami F., Tulsa, OK

10 Feb 2024

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Ski 2024

This was our second stay and it was just as great as the first!! The house is spectacular. We will stay again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

20 Jan 2024

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Great for large group Winter Park ski trip!

Absolutely incredible! Beautiful views! Awesome location close to Winter Park and Grand Lake/ RMNP. We skiid and snowmobiled, and it was the adventure of a lifetime! The house was gorgeous and came with everything we needed, including a stocked kitchen with 3 ovens. Plenty of beds and lounge spaces. The property manager was very prompt in communication and kind. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

9 Jan 2024

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Best stay EVER!!!

We have been coming to Winter Park for over 40 years and this was the best place yet! The views are mind blowingly beautiful. The house was completely breathtaking and the hospitality was bar none. Couldn’t have picked a better place! Saw some awesome wildlife including many birds, a rabbit and an arctic fox!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

14 Aug 2023

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Mountain PERFECTION!

I hosted a women's retreat for 15 adults, and this was the absolute perfect home. I could not believe the high quality and abundance of serving dishes, appliances, and cooking ware. WOW! There are so many little private spaces perfect for gathering and conversations. The caretaker was a real jewel, and the home is in fantastic condition with unique furnishings. I will stay here again and again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia V.

6 Aug 2023

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Wonderful with a glitch

This palatial, comfortable, beautifully appointed, well stocked home located in the middle of recreation opportunities is the perfect multi generational vacation site. Unfortunately a major plumbing failure 2 days into our trip caused great disruption. The caretakers and owners worked hard to rectify the situation and our costs were refunded.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inna S.

17 May 2023

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Perfect winter getaway

Our extended family and friends had an great time at this house, conveniently located between Winter Park and Grand Lake, with numerous winter activities nearby. Gorgeous interior, plenty bedrooms and bathrooms (master bedroom suite with a stunning view of the valley and snow peaks), spacious kitchen and formal dining hall for group dinners, family room with cozy fireplace and bookshelves, game room with pool table, sunroom and hot tub. Everything you need to get away from it all and recharge in the winter wonderland. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami F., Tulsa, OK

18 Feb 2023

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

Ski Party 2023

We had 5 couples stay in this house and it was great for a big group. The dishwasher was broken our entire stay, no fault of the owners. Parts were ordered but hadn’t arrived. Great kitchen with everything you could need. The only complaint I heard was that it was very noisy for the people sleeping downstairs anytime someone was walking around above them. The house was very clean and tidy.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle F.

24 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

Each year, we spend a weekend at a large home in the mountains with our large extended family -- my other, my three siblings, their husbands/wives, and all of our children. This was one of our favorite homes that we've stayed in for our family winter weekend. The kitchen is large and well-stocked. There is plenty of room for everyone to sit at the tables and eat together. There is a billards room which we all enjoyed playing. We read books in front of the large fire, played cards and other games from the well-stocked game closet, skied at nearby Winter Park, went dow the tubing hill in Fraser, took the little ones to the pool at the Winter Park Rec Center, and relaxed in the hot tub in the evenings. Mark, the property manager, was informative, responsive, and fantastic. All together, it was one of our favorite weekends in a beautiful, well-stocked, comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shonda R.

7 Jan 2023

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Wonderful stay!

Our large group of family and friends loved our stay. Plenty of room to spread out, lovely kitchen to prepare meals, comfortable beds. Will definitely return!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Denver

31 Dec 2022

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Great visit

We had a group of 10 adults and the accommodations were perfect. Lots of space for individuals, and as a communal group. Beautifully appointed, and the caretaker Mark was particularly helpful. Would love to visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

27 Nov 2022

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Excellent Escape Magical Property

Unforgettable Experience

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

5 Aug 2022

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Perfect Family Getaway

When deciding to return to Colorado for our family vacation, we immediately knew we wanted to stay at Craglough House again. We had 11 people ranging from adults, teens and a baby. The home is beautiful and secluded, yet conveniently located between Winter Park and Grand Lake. We spent every morning in the conservatory drinking coffee and enjoying the views which can be enjoyed from every room. Evenings were full of fun playing family games in the rec room. Each room is large and family friendly for gathering together, but yields plenty of space for each having their own quiet spaces. The hot tub was enjoyed by everyone on the cool evenings and we spent rainy days playing pool! All in all the home and property are absolutely gorgeous, extremely clean and very well stocked! With our large family, we will stay here again the next time we find ourselves in the beautiful mountains of Colorado!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey T.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Experience

Took the trip with 8 adults and 7 children 3 and under. Was an excellent experience. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. Place was clean. Some members of our party did not love the firm mattresses but personally I prefers firm mattress. Only critiques is that it would have been helpful to know how many pack n plays were at the property (I believe the online listing says 1 but there were at least 3) and if the photos showed the layout a bit better I would have also appreciated that. Overall it was an amazing stay and we will likely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason R., Monmouth IL

4 Apr 2022

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2022 ski vac

amazing views! great location off the beaten path near hiking/biking trails.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

21 Mar 2022

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We love this home!

This was our second time to stay in this house with our friends for our annual ski trip. We love the house and the view. Everything is so well appointed and clean. I hope to come back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

16 Mar 2022

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Great place & plenty of room for our family and friends.

We love staying here. Easy access to the slopes and town.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

28 Feb 2022

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Family Ski Trip

The property was beautiful and the perfect driving distance to all Winter’s Park Activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F., CARNESVILLE, GEORGIA

19 Feb 2022

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Winter Park ski trip

Upon arrival Mark greeted us and walked through the home with us answering any questions we may have had. We’ve been traveling with a group of friends for over 15 years and we would all agree that this home with its location and views has been the best yet! The master bedroom is the entire top floor! Every room was nicely decorated. There were 12 adults on this trip. There is a small kitchen in the downstairs bedroom that gives one of the accesses to the hot tub. The home was very well stocked. Definitely would want to stay here again if we plan any future Winter Park trips!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Janelle W.

7 Feb 2022

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A getaway with friends

Lovely home right outside of Fraser,CO maybe 20 mins to winter Park resort. Enjoyed an extended weekend with friends. Mark was a great property manager. Home came equipped with everything we needed from kitchen supplies to snow shoes for outside adventures. Would definitely recommend for large groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle F.

24 Jan 2022

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Fabulous mountain getaway

This property is stunning and we had a wonderful time. The photos don’t do it justice. Not only is the house beautiful, interesting and memorable, decorated with global art and artifacts from the owners’ extensive travels, but it is surrounded by gorgeous mountain views. The kitchen is marvelous for gathering, with nice Viking appliances and a view that makes even washing dishes fun. The hot tub has amazing views, too, as does pretty much every room in the house. There was plenty of space for four families and plenty to do without ever leaving, but it’s a quick, easy drive to Winter Park and Fraser for skiing and tubing. Our long weekend there felt rather like a spa getaway. And if you have kids, they have a whole big closet filled with great toys, books games, toys and books—even a high chair! We didn’t want to leave. Mark, the caretaker, was very responsive and helpful, too. I definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

4 Jan 2022

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Breathtaking views, spacious and luxurious!

Phenomenal time, caretaker lives on site to take care of any potential questions and highly recommend 4x4 capability of heavy snow anticipated for tourists.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill F., Tulsa, OK

2 Dec 2021

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Amazing Thanksgiving Family Retreat

This Thanksgiving, our extended family of 16 spent a week at The Castle. It was our first time, and it couldn’t have been a more enjoyable place. We had plenty of space to spread out—from the variety of rooms to the library for puzzles and games to the billiard room. Kitchen and Dining: The kitchen had everything we needed (and the space) for our Thanksgiving cooking traditions! From pans/pots, appliances, supplies, and even Tupperware. It was the most well-appointed and well-organized kitchen we have every stayed at. The Dining room table easily sat 12 adults and we sat 16 without feeling cramped, with gorgeous Mountain View’s in the background. There are multiple decks with views in every direction, and we went for daily hikes on the various nearby trails. Mark, the caretaker is onsite, but completely unintrusive and was available whenever we had a need. He is friendly, easy-going, and incredibly helpful. There were tons of “nice touches”, with a hot tub, a game closet, humidifiers in every bedroom, and amazing fireplaces. We highly recommend The Castle for family gatherings where you want your quiet space but also your together time. And with amazing views and outdoor activities to boot!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

cosmina b.

11 Oct 2021

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Girls weekend retreat

This was our second stay at this property and we just strengthened our desire to keep coming back. The house is very spacious and it comfortably accommodated our group of 10 (still room for more, but unfortunately a couple of our friends tested positive for COVID so they couldn't join us:( The kitchen has so much room and everything you need to cook your meals and hang out. We didn't get to use the huge dining room this time as it was cozier to grab something and eat in the kitchen, which has a fabulous sun room attached to it. The hot tub, the porches and the light-up walkway around the home adds more charm to this home. Short drive to Tabernash and WP and so many little trails to explore straight from the property. We'll definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by William or Joyce Carpenter

Craglough House was built by Bill and Joyce Carpenter as their dream home. Joyce is a retired social worker from the Social Work Department at the University of South Florida. Bill is a retired professor and former chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The house is modeled on Cragside, a Victorian mansion in Northern England. David Elfring, a renowned architect, captured the spirit of Cragside but with modern conveniences.

Why they chose this property

Joyce and I fell in love with Colorado many years ago. We spent several years looking for the perfect spot. We found the current location in the early 1980s and then proceeded to buy all the land we could afford. By 1997, we had acquired 80 acres and then started house construction. Improving the road, bringing in electricity, telephone, and building the house were epic tasks. You will enjoy the products of the effort.

What makes this property unique

We have a wonderful view of the Fraser River and Canyon and Byers Peak and the adjacent mountain ranges. Guests can walk down to the meadow and access the Fraser River for fishing if they wish and have "out of the door access " to the Strawberry Road Recreation Area for both Summer and Winter activities. The house has antique fireplace surrounds in the downstairs living room and Craglough suite. There is a sun room full of geraniums off the kitchen which also leads onto a balcony. The house's four balconies and patios all offer lovely and varied views of the surrounding countryside. Craglough House offers opportunities for both individual privacy and for family gatherings.