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Winters are Magical at the BDAL - 18 short miles to Breckenridge

Warm Up by Gas Firepit w/Mosquito Pass in the Background

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Alma, CO

South Park City Museum4 min drive
Breckenridge Ski Resort35 min drive
Mount Evans49 min drive
Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional)106 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful homes with 4 king size beds. Master bedroom on main floor so no need to go up and d...

Elizabeth m.

Mar 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3/Office

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Large Family Lodge South of Breckenridge on quiet, wooded acreage

In Ski jargon, 'Black Diamonds' are the toughest ski runs and for experts only-- but you won't need to be an expert to enjoy this Rocky Mountain Luxury Alpine Lodge! At 10,300 feet, it is nestled in the heart of South Park. Western Frontier meets elegance in this gracious home.

You'll find the BDAL rivals fine European ski lodges and provides high end amenities without the crowded tourist feeling and high prices you will find only 17 miles away in Summit County and Breckenridge. Completely avoid the I-70 weekend & holiday traffic jams by taking US Highway 285 practically right to the house-- it is a breathtaking 1.5 hour drive from either Denver or Colorado Springs. Convenient to major highways in snowy weather, (this is VERY important!) the BDAL is beautifully tucked into pine and aspen forests with huge views.

This is a custom built, luxury 5000 sq ft home overlooking the amazing Mosquito Mountain Range - huge views of Fourteeners right out your windows or from the private hot tub on the spacious patio! Perfect for entertaining, the gourmet kitchen invites you to host large families and friends.
The vaulted Great Room with large log scissor-trusses and a stone-surround wood-burning stove creates a fabulous resort lodge experience. Plenty of wood available!
The entire upper level is heated with radiant in-floor heat.
5 large bedrooms (4 kings/2 sets of bunks) and 3 large baths will easily accommodate 12-14.
The luxury master suite is an eye-popper-- see all the features listed below. Downstairs you'll find two more spacious bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with 2 sets of bunks (1 set memory foam full-size mattresses), and another large bath as well. The downstairs Great Room is an excellent entertainment area (Billiards, Foosball, Home Theater) to give you (and the kids!) room to spread out.

This 5 acre property has the remnants of a gold mine from the last century. The water there even has two schools of Rainbow Trout (just for looking--no fishing please--they are just getting established!). There are several stocked fishing locations within 5 minutes' drive. We've also cleared a ski/sledding run on the hillside behind the house! Hands down one of the nicest rental homes in South Park. You will find the BDAL to be an elegant retreat with a unique Rocky Mountain touch-- you'll want to come back again and again!

Things to do: ATVs are available to rent in the Fairplay area. You can also arrange horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, dog sledding and white water rafting a short drive from the home. Biking is a big attraction in the summer. The Annual South Park Burro Race and street festival is very popular as well. In Feb each year, the Ice Sculptures in Breckenridge are truly spectacular. The activities in the area are almost limitless in all the seasons.

Please note: please review the house rules. We have a no pets and no smoking policy. Violations will result in forfeiture of damage deposit. The water here is spectacular so no need for plastic bottles of water.

Keywords: Romantic, Custom, Luxury, Spa, Sauna, Hot tub, WiFi, Mountain Views, Breckenridge, hiking trails, biking, skiing, fly fishing,

Property manager

Chuck Brininstool

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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

Security deposit will be forfeited.

There will be a Rental Agreement that needs to be

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

Alma

Located in Alma, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. South Park City Museum and Breckenridge Riverwalk Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin and Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. Travelling with kids? Consider Stephen C. West Ice Arena and Woodward at Copper. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alma, CO

What's nearby

South Park City Museum - 4 min drive
Breckenridge Ski Resort - 35 min drive
Mount Evans - 49 min drive
Copper Mountain Ski Resort - 57 min drive
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 78 min drive

Getting around

Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Park Brewing - ‬7 min drive
‪South Park Saloon - ‬2 min drive
‪Otto’s - ‬7 min drive
‪Otto's Food Cart - ‬2 min drive
‪Java Moose - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Lodge South of Breckenridge on quiet, wooded acreage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Lodge South of Breckenridge on quiet, wooded acreage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Lodge South of Breckenridge on quiet, wooded acreage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Lodge South of Breckenridge on quiet, wooded acreage located?

Located in the mountains, this Alma holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from South Park City Museum and within 12 mi (20 km) of Blue River and Mount Evans. Breckenridge Ski Resort and Main Street are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

20 June 2024

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Great

Great place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth m.

26 Mar 2024

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Beautiful A+....

Exceeded our expectations. Beautiful homes with 4 king size beds. Master bedroom on main floor so no need to go up and down stairs. Lovely little town with coffee, dinner and sandwich shops. Short drive to Breckenridge and Frisco. Our 6 yr old granddaughter loved the property. I would say that we had our own private sled hill. It was lovely. Views are stunning. We have already booked this home for next year. A+

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

24 Feb 2024

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

Great Family Vacation

This was a great location for our family trip. We enjoyed having privacy and being able to spread out. Our family of fourteen had plenty of room. The kids loved having a separate space to play video games and play pool. The snow hill in the backyard was a huge hit with the kids and adults. We celebrated two birthdays during our stay. We cooked every night. We had every kitchen utensil needed. We would definitely book this lodge again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe H.

20 Feb 2024

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Beautiful

Beautiful home and excellent host.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

30 Jan 2024

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Fantastic Property

Beautiful property as shown in the pictures and description. Everything was "as advertised"! We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated all of the extras including comfy blankets, firewood, hot tub, sauna, pool table, games & puzzles, and a full kitchen with everything we needed! Thanks Chuck!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

15 Jan 2024

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College friends and families

We truly loved staying at this beautiful house in the woods! It was spacious and very well kept. Our teens kept busy with the pool table, foosball table, hot tub and sauna! We all cheered on the chiefs by streaming it on the internet and it worked great! The kitchen had every appliance and gadget we needed. The three couples each had large bedrooms upstairs, while the kids had a bunk room in the basement along with another nice queen room as well as a separate family room in the basement!! It was amazing and the house owner could not have been nicer about answering questions. They had the snow plowed each day, as we got lucky with loads of fresh snow. The drive to keystone did take about an hour, but the road was well maintained. Loved everything about this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

23 Dec 2023

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

Awesome place!

Our family had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

22 Dec 2023

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Most beautiful Views and Home.

The pictures do not do this beautiful home justice. It's furnished with everything you could possibly need. The views of the mountains are incredible. Communication with owner was always very prompt. We hope to return very soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

26 Nov 2023

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

Family Thanksgiving

Kitchen provided the necessary tools to make a Thanksgiving dinner. Our kids and grandkids enjoyed the puzzles that were there. Great family time.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

11 Nov 2023

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Perfect Family Gathering Place

We loved our stay at this lovely property and would readily return! Very well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey V.

9 Sept 2023

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Annual Labor Day Weekend Trip

This is the 3rd year we have stayed here over Labor Day weekend and each time we check-out we are looking forward to the next year. We have a wide range of kids (13-11mo) and this house is a great fit for everyone. Chuck is easy to contact and the house is immaculate. This is a perfect mountain getaway for our family! Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

1 Aug 2023

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Good Fit For Our Family

We recently stayed in this home the end of July and I can’t say enough good things about this property. It’s a beautiful home. It was a good fit for our family of 12. The layout gives everyone their personal space. The owners are very generous and easy to work with. The area offers a lot to do but not as hectic and crazy as some of the bigger more populated areas. If your thinking about this property, just go for it, you won’t be sorry, it is an awesome well maintained home.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B., Eufaula, OK

11 July 2023

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Great secluded house

We have a group of 13, we all had the best time. Conveniently located to tons of things to do but yet secluded and not right next to tons of people! We all had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our week stay! Great host and hope to get the opportunity to come back ti this little piece of heaven!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

7 July 2023

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Family vacation

We had a very good time at this home. It had a wonderful layout and plenty of helpful items in the kitchen! Beds were comfy and location wonderful. Any issues were handled quickly and professionally by the owner. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

27 June 2023

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Nice, large house in country with great amenities!

Very nice place, plenty of bedrooms for 10 or 12 people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

26 June 2023

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Extended Weekend Trip

Stayed 3 nights with a group of friends over an extended weekend. Overall we were very happy with the property: the sleeping arrangements were great, the hot tub/sauna were a huge hit, there was plenty of room to hangout/relax, and the property was only a few minutes from Fairplay which was extremely convenient.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

17 June 2023

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Highly Recommended Getaway

Can’t say enough good things about this property and the owner. The property and the surrounding views are breathtaking. The house had everything a large family or group could want; large, spacious rooms throughout the whole house including comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms, living and dining areas, a large kitchen and a game room. There’s even a hot tub and a sauna which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The house is nested way back off the main road surrounded by trees. We enjoyed watching hummingbirds daily and had a special treat one day when a family of Moose wondered across the property. And the homeowner made himself available for questions and recommendations on things to do in the area. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les M., Parker, Colorado

11 June 2023

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Family reunion

Very nice stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

31 Mar 2023

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Beautiful property

Beautiful property. Needs better picture online as it doesn’t depict how beautiful it is nor really clarify the layout.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

25 Mar 2023

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Great Place for a Vacation

Had a great time and it was great for my large family

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

21 Mar 2023

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Beautiful

Great home, it was a little far front the slopes. We actually got snow in one day and missed a day of skiing. Maybe come back in the summer months.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveed S.

15 Mar 2023

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Majestic Alpine Home

A group of 9 of us stayed at this beautiful property. Everyone of us concluded that the pictures don't do this place justice. It is much more spacious than it appears and the home is very well kept with many top notch amenities. It is very conveniently located just off the highway which made it very convenient to access Breckenridge/Keystone. I would definitely stay at this home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

11 Mar 2023

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Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed the house with our family. We played pool, went sledding, sat in the hot tub and even enjoyed the sauna. The drinking water was great from the spout near the kitchen sink. We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely home.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristy S.

20 Feb 2023

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Great family vacation

This home was perfect for our family of 9. I would recommend this home to relax and use as home base for skiing/snowboarding! Great communication with host!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

14 Feb 2023

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February Christmas

Extremely nice home. Loved the ability to cook most meals and use the pantry for the items we forgot. The master bed/bathroom was enormous.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Brininstool

We are avid hikers and snowboard/skiiers who love to travel. We love our mountain home and hope you will care for it with the same concern and attention to detail that we do.

Why they chose this property

This is one of the most beautiful places in the world. We enjoy the convenience of all the different kinds of mountain fun in our own front yard. While we are in the mountains, it only takes 2 mins to be on the hwy to Summit County. Your vehicle won't be stuck on a steep driveway during the snow months.

What makes this property unique

After a great day of skiing, skip the I-70 bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours to get home. We are in the middle of Fourteeners, gold medal fishing, biking, and hiking--God's country. Sledding hill in backyard.