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Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mosca, CO
  • Colorado Gators Reptile Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway

This 1100 sq. foot farm guest house has incredible indoor/outdoor views of the Sangre De Cristo mountains and Great Sand Dunes. Located only 24 miles from the Great Sand Dunes and its Internationally Designated Dark Skies star gazing is incredible from the deck. Located 1 mile from Colorado Gators Reptile Park and 9 min. from an indoor/outdoor Sand Dunes Hot Springs that's open year round. Other attractions include Zapata Falls, the Rio Grande River, 1 hour from Monarch Ski or Wolf Creek Ski.

From the living room and deck you have a view of the Sand Dunes. This place is located on a farm circle. Sometimes there are purple flowering potato plants and sometimes there are cattle on the circle depending on the farming situation. From the kitchen and primary bedroom windows or from the bench provided on the north side of the entry door, you can see the beautiful Colorado sunsets. Located not far from the international dark sky park the milky way can be seen with the naked eye on clear nights. A telescope is provided for those that want a closer look. The house is very well insulated so you will have a quiet and peaceful sleep.

The guest house has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a large mud room/laundry room. The kitchen dining and living room are an open concept. The dining table seats 6 and there is a breakfast bar with 3 stools. Living room has two comfortable sofas and an ottoman.

Primary Bedroom- Has a queen-sized bed, and a twin XL. It has its own private bathroom with jetted tub, enclosed shower and large walk-in closet and a bonus closet. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. In the walk-in closet, you will find hangers, drawers, a pack n play, high chair, cot, telescope, box fan, clothing drying rack and ironing board. No bedding for the pack in play is provided. Lots of extra blankets and pillows are in the closet beside the twin XL bed. This room also has a dedicated work space which includes a desk, an office chair and a lamp with wireless phone charger.

2nd Bedroom- This room has 2 bunk beds and a trundle. In total there are 5 twin beds in this room. The bedding for the trundle is in the top of the closet where you will also find toys and a box fan.

Night stands in both bedrooms have touch lamps outlets and USB charging ports. Luggage racks are provided. Curtains are all room darkening and all windows have cordless cellular blinds. All the mattresses are less than a year old. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of our unit and so we use white linens and towels.

2nd Bathroom – located off of the hallway is a bathroom with stand-up shower. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. Extra towels and toilet paper are under the sink.

Kitchen- The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for full meal preparation, cooking and eating. Salt, pepper, spices, and oil are provided. Appliances are all new and include a dishwasher, gas range/oven, large refrigerator with ice cube trays in the freezer, microwave, toaster, waffle maker, crock pot, blender, and mixer. There is a coffee/ tea bar, with a drip coffee maker with Keurig option, french press, pour over and electric kettle. Ground coffee is provided, as well as powdered creamer and sugar. Basic cleaning supplies and extra paper towels are under the sink. Extra trash bags and dish washer tabs are in the drawers

Make sure to bring your own food and drinks. The closest grocery store is 20 minutes away in Alamosa.

Entertainment- There is a 65" Roku smart TV. Streaming services not provided but you can log into your own account. The Roku channel does not require a login. There are also games, books and puzzles located below the TV and connect 4 on the wall. The Wifi is high speed and reliable.

Laundry room- HE washer and dryer with laundry detergent, iron (ironing board is in the master closet.) In the laundry room area and cabinets are pool noodles, pool toys, sunscreen, life vests, swim diapers, camping chairs, sand toys, a picnic blanket and a cooler bag.

Deck– Has dining table with an umbrella and chairs, a propane grill, benches and a propane fire pit. Please clean the grill after use.

Heating/ Cooling- It is rarely needed but we do have a portable swamp cooler capable of cooling the entire unit. There are ceiling fans in the rooms and box fans in the closets. Hot water baseboards provide heat during the colder months.

This is a non smoking/vaping unit. If you do choose to vape or smoke please do so outside and properly dispose of cigarette butts. There will be a fee if this rule is broken.

Property manager

Kristen Henry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Mosca

Located in Mosca, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool and Pinyon Flats Campground are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and San Luis State Wildlife Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Colorado Gators Reptile Park, or check out an event or a game at Center Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Mosca, CO

What's nearby

  • Colorado Gators Reptile Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Zapata Falls - 38 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hooper Junction - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dune View -Star Gazing Getaway located?

This family-friendly Mosca holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Colorado Gators Reptile Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Great Sand Dunes National Park and San Luis State Wildlife Area. Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Wonderful views

Really enjoyed our stay. The views where great and the location was very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri J.

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

Peaceful and clean

We enjoyed our time at this home. Every thing was cleaned. Kristen thinks of everything from lawn chairs to extra towels and bottle water. We enjoyed a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

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

Would stay again

Kitchen equipment made it easy to cook. Bedding was comfortable. Nice feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse V.

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

Sweet place

Very cozy and was in a perfect location for is
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Perfect location

We planned a trip to the hot springs and Sand dunes and the location was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou P.

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

Great place and location!

This property for our needs perfectly, was clean and well appointed and a perfect location. The hosts were welcoming and communicative. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Trip to the dunes

Nice property with views of the sand dunes and Sangre de Christo mountains. The house is on the same property as the owner but we never saw them. The house had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

A great place to stay for Great Sand Dunes National Park

The house is spacious and fit our family of 8 very comfortably. The stove and oven are not working very well. If you want to use the oven you have to have a burner on. Otherwise, it is a dark night sky, nice bathrooms, washer, dryer, well stocked. Very smooth check in and check out!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Responsive Manager

We stayed here just for a night as when we saw the Great Sand Dunes. The property was clean and nicely decorated, and was more spacious then I originally thought it would be. The small cooler helped to cool things down but was a little loud. When we had some issues with VRBO web site, the manager quickly communicated with us via texts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great place near Great Sand Dunes NP!

The owners of this rental have thought of it all. The house has everything you need to make your stay feel like home, from cooking utensils to a Keurig/coffee pot to shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathrooms. My husband even commented that the owners were great hosts! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Colorado Vacation

Although we were only here one night, we found the rental to be very tidy, spacious, and well taken care of. It suited all our needs for the night. I wish we could’ve stayed longer because the stars were truly amazing. We recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Mosca Dune View - awesome

Our family stayed here for one night since we visited the dunes and enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marily P.

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

Amazing !!

Great property ! We loved it - super clean and well maintained ! Truly loved it - unfortunately it was a cloudy night so we couldn’t star gaze but didn’t take away from the experience at all - thank you for a great time !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie C.

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

Quiet, dark skies, 2bd 2bth

Wonderful quiet property near the Great Sand Dunes. Great for late night dark skiy viewing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice clean property, would definitely rent again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great Location for Visiting the Dunes

Great location for visiting Great Sand Dunes. Home is spacious.Great areas for sitting inside and outside. Would highly recommend this quiet place for visiting the park. Glad we found this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken or Casey W.

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

Great location to visit the Colorado Gators

The house was really nice and centrally located to hit all the Alamosa area attractions! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

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

Family trip

We enjoyed our stay here. The lodging was super clean and had all the necessary kitchen supplies to make breakfast. The kids enjoyed the TV. They attached a Fire stick and played games. Wonderful visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect Stay!

This home was the perfect location for our visit to the Sand Dunes. The property is very well kept and even nicer than the listing in my opinion. There were many thoughtful details the host provided like sand toys, a first aid kit, and games for varying ages. There were even classic Nintendo games for us adults to enjoy! We felt very welcomed and are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shastyn C.

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

Nice place!

This property was a nice place for down time after the day of adventuring. There was plenty of things to keep the kids busy. Also had some outdoor space which is always a plus. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elka S.

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

Girls Weekend

We stayed at this property for one night, and our main plans were to spend some time at the Sand Dunes recreation pool. The location was perfect! We were a short ten minute drive from the pool, as well as numerous other attractions. The house was very well-stocked with cooking equipment, but also had many items for convenience like extra cell phone chargers and beach towels for the pool. It was very clean and quiet at night. The sunset view from the deck was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Henry

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Our family of 5 has lived in Colorado for many, many years. We love to spend time outdoors hiking, fishing, swimming and exploring.

I love hosting so I can share the beauty of the area with other families. We know from experience that to have the best vacation everyone needs a good nights rest in a comfortable bed. I take pride in providing clean accommodations in a well stocked home where you don't have to spend a fortune on household supplies. I look forward to hosting YOUR stay!

Why they chose this property

The views here are incredible! The area is remote but easily accessible and not too far from town. We have plenty of space and privacy.

What makes this property unique

From the living room and deck you have a view of the Sand Dunes. This place is located on a farm circle. Sometimes there are purple flowering potato plants and sometimes there are cattle on the circle depending on the farming situation. From the kitchen and primary bedroom windows or from the bench provided on the north side of the entry door, you can see the beautiful Colorado sunsets. Located not far from the international dark sky park the milky way can be seen with the naked eye on clear nights.
A telescope is provided for those that want a closer look. The house is very well insulated so you will have a quiet and peaceful sleep.

Languages:

English

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