Romantic Box Creek Cabin at the Foot of Mt. Elbert-Family & Climber's Basecamp!

(Lake County Short Term Rental License#2024-085)

BOX CREEK CABIN is nestled in a quaint aspen grove, off a picturesque lane at the flanks of Mt. Elbert; a quintessential cabin in the woods. The cabin is the perfect base-camp for a mountain vacation for a family or the perfect romantic getaway for a couple. The cabin offers unlimited recreation and relaxation in the great outdoors as it is surrounded by 5 wilderness areas and over a dozen of Colorado's 14'ers.

The cabin is an "unplugged" property, meaning that we do not have WIFI or cable. We do have a television with a DVD player for those who wish to have a special movie night.

LOCATION:
Centrally located in the upper Arkansas Valley, the cabin is convenient to some of Colorado's favorite mountain towns.

Leadville is 20 minutes away; Buena Vista, 25 minutes; and Aspen is a 1 hour drive over scenic Independence Pass, (when open late May through mid-October)/

DESCRIPTION:
The cabin is ideally suited for times of rest, and equally well suited for adventures and recreation.

We stock a variety of reading materials and a large selection of board games. In addition, kids have a safe area all around the cabin to let their imaginations soar outdoors. The front covered porch provides inviting seating to enjoy the expansive views of Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert, Homestake Ridge to the North and Mt. Sherman and the Mosquito Range to the east. We offer our guests two additional outdoor seating areas to enjoy the mountain views right from the cabin.

HIKING:
Hiking is right out the door with spectacular vistas only a minute's walk away down at the "Point" where there are two, two person swings to sit and enjoy either the Sawatch Range in all its glory or turn around and take in the Mosquito Range to the east in its entirety.

Hiking trails are too numerous to mention here but are within close proximity to the cabin. Simply Google "hiking trails in Lake County, CO" or "hiking trails in Twin Lakes, CO" and you will find an abundance of trails to explore in the area.

The south trail-head to climb Colorado's tallest 14'er, Mt. Elbert, is a 5 minute drive from the back door. Use the cabin as a base-camp for a dozen other fourteener climbs close by.

Halfmoon Valley and Creek are 20 minutes from the door with spectacular high alpine basins to explore.

FISHING:
The Arkansas River, a destination fishing venue, is a highly renowned trout fishery, just minutes from the cabin providing miles of accessible fishing for the fly fisherman or woman. For the other anglers in your group, fishing at the Forebay or at the two Twin Lakes may be just what is desired, offering relaxing lake fishing opportunities. There are numerous professional fishing guides in the region to help you plan your trip.

THINGS TO DO:
Twin Lakes Village is a 10 minute drive from the cabin, offering boat rentals, guided boat tours, water recreation, sandy beaches and water play, in addition to some super fun and charming eateries and stores including Tenderfoot Farms grocer with local meats and gourmet foods and gift shop, The General Store, Shooting Star Gallery, The Roadhouse Inn coffee shop, The Twin Lakes Inn for lunch and dinner, and also check out the food truck which serves amazing pizza!

The charming town of Buena Vista is 35 minutes to the south. Explore its many boutique shops, fine eateries, ice cream or Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, (just a little further south of town), with the beautiful Chalk Cliffs.

Or head north from the cabin and explore the historic mining town of Leadville with its distinctive shopping district along Harrison Street. Summer offers Boom Days with Burro Races, the Leadville 100 Race series, a 100 mile mountain bike race and a 100 mile foot race and winter offers the dog sledding, snowmobiling, alpine skiing at Ski Cooper or Copper Mtn. (35 minutes away), or ski joring in March among other things!

The Arkansas Valley also boasts some of the worlds most famous river rafting adventures. Find more information online at the various rafting sites. Type in Arkansas River Rafting, Arkansas Valley CO.

For those who enjoy exploration, Box Creek Cabin is situated on the edge of a rural, country neighborhood, with hundreds of square miles of undeveloped National Forest to the north, south, and west that is convenient for exploration by foot or bike. The Upper Arkansas Valley is surrounded by 5 Wilderness areas with countless hiking trails and numerous high alpine lakes.

SLEEPING
You will find beds for up to 4 adults, with a queen bed in the rustic elegance of the master bedroom and a twin over full bed in the cozy bunk room. Clean, crisp sheets will help provide for a good night's sleep on each of the beds.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is fully stocked with all appliances and utensils, including: 3/4 size fridge with upper freezer, microwave, efficiency 4-burner stove with oven, toaster, drip coffee maker, all cookware, hand mixer, baking ware, roaster, crock pot, French press, eating utensils, glasses, basic spices, etc.

Hot cocoa, herbal teas, coffee.

LIVING ROOM
There is ample seating in the living room with a custom, comfortable, over-stuffed rustic swivel rockers that allow for conversation or warming by the fire, and a sofa.

DINING
There is a dining table to accommodate 6 comfortably. It is equally suitable for family game playing.

AMENITIES
--Coffee, assorted teas and hot chocolate
--Spices and olive oil
--Anything you could need for cooking/baking!
--All appliances
--Many books, card and board games
--Television/DVD for WATCHING MOVIES ONLY(please note; no cable)
--Digital music player
--Small DVD library
--Wood stove with ample, stocked firewood
--1 outdoor swing and Adirondack seating on a covered porch
--Washer, dryer and detergent
--Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soaps
--Two freshly laundered terry robes
--All freshly laundered linens provided: bath towels, hand towels, dish towels
--Paper goods provided: tp., tissue, paper towels
--Propane grill and picnic table with seating
--Trash pickup
--Local Owners and Managers
--Cell phone connectivity
--Views
--Lots of open space surrounding cabin
--Hiking right from the door



***PLEASE NOTE: This is an "unplugged" property. The cabin does have good cell phone coverage, however, we do not provide cable or WIFI so that our guests may have the advantage of enjoying the peace and tranquility of the cabin.

***Must be a minimum of 25 years of age to rent Box Creek Cabin. Owner's discretion may be used when determining appropriate renters.

***All rates are based on double occupancy and/or families with children.

***Please educate yourself on high altitude sickness and understand that we can not refund your reservation in the event of altitude sickness. It is wise to acclimate yourself slowly to 9500' or even higher elevations which surround the cabin.

***Please use AWD or more highly recommended in winter, 4WD with good snow tires. This is required for accessing the cabin in winter months or even unexpected snowstorms in the high country of Colorado!

OUR TOP 10 BOX CREEK CABIN FAVORITE THINGS!!!

1. Family games around the kitchen table!
2. Sitting on the front porch after dark and listening to the QUIET, or sometimes the call of coyotes.
3. Early morning coffee time on the swing in the front aspen grove.
4. Walking the quaint lane in front of the cabin with the fall colors.
5. Waking to the rustic luxury of the master bedroom, lingering in bed greeted by the beauty of the artistic aspen trunks and leaves framed by the bedroom windows.
6. The aroma of bacon cooking and coffee brewing in the morning. It is always better at the cabin!
7. Relaxing in our custom, comfy rockers by a toasty fire in the wood stove.
8. Decompressing on the daybed in the living room napping or reading a good book.
9. Getting snowed in at the cabin.
10. Afternoon coffee time on the covered porch, more conversing and relaxing!

P.S. Fresh rhubarb pie receives Honorable Mention!

***Box Creek Cabin is a smoke and pet free property.
***ATVs & dirt bikes are not permitted at Box Creek Cabin.