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Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Walden, CO
  • Steamboat Ski Resort
  • Steamboat Gondola
    ‪104 min drive‬
  • Strawberry Hot Springs
    ‪122 min drive‬
  • Steamboat Springs, CO (SBS)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West

Nestled in the aspen and pines this cabin is in a perfect location for getting away from it all and enjoying private trails from your cabin. 4wd preferred travel in winter. The Elk Run Trail is right out your door for hiking or biking in the summer and xc ski and snowshoe in the winter. The Marmots, will often make an appearance. Wildlife abounds, Moose, Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Eagles, Hummingbirds, and many other critters live here. The Whistle Pig Retreat is nestled in the forest with a large deck overlooking it all. The home is cozy and warm. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is a queen bed and two foldout queen couches. The bathroom is fully furnished with a shower/tub, toilet, and his-and-hers sink. There is a washer and dryer. Unlimited WiFi provided. All this with plenty of recreational opportunities right here on our Elk Run Trail. Routt National Forest and Mount Zirkel Wilderness with 100's of miles of trails and over 70 lakes is just up the road if you want to drive or you can hike from the cabin on the property. 22 West Cabins offers hiking or biking in the summer and xc ski and snowshoe in the winter on our Elk Run Trail. In the summer check out our trail dubbed "Narnia" which takes you to where two waterfalls merge on the Roaring Ditch from May until about the first week of July. We offer sledding, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter on packed trails. The summer drive over Buffalo Pass to Steamboat Springs is beautiful. We live here and are available if you need anything. You will love the seclusion where your only neighbors are a diverse selection of forest critters. Please consider mountain conditions in the winter. Travel from Walden can be difficult in a snow storm so check your weather. Please call for more details. From Walden take 12 West approximately 4 miles to the bottom of the hill. Stay straight which puts you on 18 West. You will go over the Platte River. In approximately 2 miles you will veer left at the Y on the road where the pavement ends. The cabin is about 7 miles from this point. Stay on 22 West and look to the west and you may see the eagle flight cage. At the row of mailboxes go right. I am 1 1/2 miles on the right. The GPS coordinates are 40 degrees 39' 21"N by 106 degrees 33' 54"W From Walden take 12 West to the bottom of Platte Hill where you will continue straight on CR 18. You will cross the Platte River and in a couple of miles the pavement ends at a Y. Go left and watch your odometer as we are 7 miles from this point. Continue on 22 West to a row of mailboxes. At the mailboxes veer right and we are about a mile. You will see the Eagle Flight House. We will meet you upon your arrival. Before checkin and after checkout separate parking is provided for recreational use. We are adjacent to Routt National Forest and the Zirkel Wilderness. Many species of wildlife call this home, moose, deer, elk, pronghorn, wolf, coyote, fox, raccoon, bobcat and many species of bird share this land so please keep your furry companions close..

Property manager

Deb McLachlan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Walden

Located in Walden, this holiday home is in a rural area. Steamboat Ski Resort and Bar UE Chairlift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Old Town Hot Springs and Steamboat Springs Alpine Slide. Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park and Yampa River Botanic Park are also worth visiting.
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Walden, CO

What's nearby

  • Steamboat Gondola - 104 min drive - 101.4 km
  • Yampa River Botanic Park - 104 min drive - 102.4 km
  • Old Town Hot Springs - 106 min drive - 103.8 km
  • Howelsen Hill Ski Area - 107 min drive - 104.8 km
  • Fish Creek Falls - 112 min drive - 109.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Whistle Pig Retreat @ 22 West located?

Situated in Walden, this ski holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of North Platte River, North Park Pioneer Museum and North Park Visitors Bureau. Walden Town Hall and Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

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

Winter getaway

As advertised. Clean and roomy. Quiet remote getaway. Host was very accommodating and communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

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

Starry nights

Quiet, beautiful snow covered land with a quaint and cozy cabin. Our pups loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland C.

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

Great getaway

Hosts were very responsive and sweet. When it snowed they came and plowed the entire drive for us! Snowshoeing around the property was a blast. Beautiful view! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Perfect fall retreat

Tucked away in the aspen, this spot is ideal for getting some solitude and leaf peeping time. Major pluses: the deck, the bears eating berries nearby, and a super cool griddle to make breakfast quesadillas.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Spectacular

This cabin, stocked with everything you could need, was so welcoming and in a beautiful remote setting. The host was very friendly and welcomed us warmly. I highly recommend this cabin for singles, couples, families, and all nature lovers. Look forward to future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Beautiful Spot, Helpful Host

We enjoyed the beautiful location and the clean, cozy cabin. Deb was super kind and helpful, bringing us snowshoes to borrow to enjoy the landscape. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

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

Great Getaway

The cabin was exactly as described. Very clean and Deb was extremely nice and helpful. Perfect for a getaway. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Awesome setting, wonderful cabin, great time.

The cabin was well appointed and exceeded our expectations. The wildlife was abundant and amazing and made for a great setting. The hummingbirds were fun to watch and provided entertainment from early morning until late in the evening. Deb was a great host and a fun gal to visit with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany l.

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

Amazing visit lots of snow

We had a great time at 22 west, even our teenagers enjoyed the time! There was a lot of snow to enjoy and as always the atmosphere is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

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

Lovely cabin

The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the two trails near the cabin. Deb is a great host and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great getaway

Comfortable, easy communication, exactly what we needed for getting away
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

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

Great visit to a great mountain retreat.

Property was beautiful and well maintained. Deb was great and help direct us in with no problems. We look forward to a summer visit this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great little hidden gem off the beaten path!! Really enjoyed the area and loved that there was a hiking trail on the property with great views. Would love to go back in early fall to see the beautiful colors with all those aspens. Thanx Deb for the wonderful weekend in your cozy little cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

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

Great Getaway

Nice, clean, and quiet cabin. Beautiful hiking nearby. Got to see moose in the evening close to Walden. Highly recommend! Owner was very responsive to our needs and those of the humming birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Lovely cabin!!

The check in about process was super simple. We enjoyed how secluded the cabin was and would love to check it out during another season. We saw a beautiful fox, tons of antelope, and we believe we saw a wolf on the way to the property one day! I would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina B., Livermore, Colorado

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

Beautiful view, clean and quiet

This was a return stay for us, and we will be back again and again. Beautiful setting, completely private, surrounded by wildlife. Easy access to lakes and hikes. Host is kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Another perfect stay!

This accommodation is truly special and one of a kind. It was our second time staying at Deb's property, and expectations were exceeded once again. We will continue to return in the future. Would highly recommend. Great location, accommodation and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Peaceful

The most beautiful places we have seen so far. The small town of Walden to the Host everyone we encountered were extremely friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

The best

Deb was a great hostess. The cabin was secluded and a very peaceful stay. Hiking was awesome and we were able to see Elk , moose , Mule deer and other animals. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Beautiful Retreat!

We loved our stay at the Whistle Pig Retreat! If we had not already planned to visit nearby sites (Strawberry Hot Springs, etc.), we would have been quite content just sitting on the lovely & spacious front porch enjoying the abundance of hummingbirds & deer ~ along with the spectacular view in utter peace and tranquility. Deb was a warm and welcoming host! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

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

Snowy family adventure

We had a most excellent time staying here. Cabin had everything we needed, communication with Deb was great and helpful. Played in the snow with kids and explored the groomed trails on the property. Everything we had hoped for and more! Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott & Pat H., South Dakota

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

Incredible Place!

Deb's cabin was fantastic! We saw a moose or two in our side yard each morning of our stay! And we saw other moose within a mile of the cabin, right at the ponds not far from the cabin! The cabin is clean and comfortable. Deb is a wealth of information regarding the wildlife in the area and other sights to go see. Even just sitting on the deck was beautiful and relaxing. Just a really great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

A little bit of heaven

The cabin was immaculate and well supplied. A gorgeous setting in the fall colors. Saw fox, moose, coyotes, grouse, and antelope. So many WOWs at the colors and sunrises and sunsets from the awesome porch. Hope to return. Thank you, Deb.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Z., Portland, OR

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

Wonderful!

Very cozy cabin in a beautiful setting! We especially loved the large front porch and view. There is a good amount of privacy and distance from other cabins. Host was responsive and accommodating. Definitely would stay again. We did not spot any wildlife, but maybe next time. The only improvement we could think of would be a slightly better-equipped kitchen, particularly knives and cutting boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois E.

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

Beautiful!!!

We stayed the weekend at the whistle pig retreat. The location was beautiful with lots of privacy. The home was very well furnished, including plenty of linens, kitchenware, and utensils. We especially enjoyed having the Blackstone grill! Deb is very friendly and informative. She provided information on area activities and was very responsive to requests through the Vrbo app and phone. We are planning our next trip now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deb McLachlan

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We are 22 West. Eli and Pat are 6th generation and Deb is 5th from a long line of Irish immigrants and brave, stubborn, hard working ranchers. Our land was generously gifted from the kindest, hardest little working woman, Sarah Iris Irvine, whose desire was to keep this land in our family at a huge sacrifice to her.
Our rentals also help to support North Park Wildlife Rehabilitation. We care for injured and orphaned wildlife in Jackson, Routt and Grand counties.

Why they chose this property

22 West is located 18 miles southwest of Walden, CO along the Park Range, Routt National Forest and the Zirkel Wilderness. Deb and her mom Sarah Iris were both born here in the old homestead which can be seen from the cabin. This is home, where our roots run deep.

What makes this property unique

Routt National Forest and the Zirkel Wilderness are a short distance away.

Languages:

English

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