Notes from the host
Designer Retreat with Hot Tub & Mountain Views
★★★★★"My favorite VRBO stay of all time!" - Lori
Tucked into the side of a mountain, the views from this storybook stone cabin will take your breath away. Trusted guests are invited to enjoy luxe saltwater hot tub, 2 fireplaces, and 3 King beds (2 primary suites) on this special newer build property backing National Park land.
Get the full mountain experience just 40 mins from Denver! Enjoy a meal in charming Evergreen, see a show at iconic Red Rocks, spot wildlife, enjoy world class hiking right out your front door.
This is a newer construction custom built home (2016) with all new furniture & it will feel clean, comfy & luxurious for your mountain getaway.
★★★★★"We have stayed at many VRBO's and this was by far our favorite. The view alone is spectacular!!!!” - Shannon
+ Take a deep breath of crisp mountain air from our home at 9,000 feet! Pour your morning cup of coffee and enjoy jawdropping views from your private Trex decking balcony
+ 6-Person New Luxury Saltwater Hot Tub AKA human recharging station w/ozone generator for continuous sanitizing and enjoyment
+ BBQ Grill with outdoor dining table for cozy mountain meals
+ A pristine newer build... but with Colorado character! Hand built by a master stone mason
+ 2 Living/Family Room spaces each with clean new leather sectional or couches, own TV, fireplace, and view: for making memories separate from time to time but still together:)
+ Your sleep sanctuary: 3 Kings w/new mattresses, each own bathroom, crisp white cotton luxury Parachute linens, fluffy white towels for a touch of that nice, hotel feel, and blackout curtains. Because we believe sleep on vacation is just as important as your outdoor adventures
+ 2 of the 3 bedrooms are primary suites
+ Additional 4th King Bed suite w/ own bathroom / detached guest suite available on request for an additional charge
+ 2 stone gas fireplaces and real wood hand rubbed oak and travertine floors for the quintessential mountain cabin experience
+ Create memories with the ones you love: near hiking, whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, ziplining, skiing & tubing
+ House was seen in a national television show! (see photos;)
★★★★★"If you want a mountain cabin feel but with upscale features at every turn this is the place for you." - Eric
Location, Location, Location ;) in Evergreen, Colorado. Near all the fun:
—> 3 min walk to National Park trails and hiking
—> 10 min drive to Echo Mountain for ski and tube
—> 15 mins to Downtown Evergreen (shops, restaurants, winery, ice skate on Evergreen Lake)
—>15 mins to the famous TallGrass Aveda Spa & Salon (Willie Nelson once lived across the street)
—> 15 mins to Echo Lake and Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans), Colorado's highest byway AND the highest paved road in North America (open Memorial Day through Labor Day)
—> 30 mins to Red Rocks & Morrison (hike, see an iconic show)
—> 30 mins to Golden (charming downtown w/ shops & eats, Coors Brewery)
—> 30 mins to Idaho Springs (lesser known but very fun mountain town! shop, eat, hike, Argo Gold Mine, St. Mary's Glacier)
—> 40 mins to Denver (see live music, Meow Wolf, Clifford Still museum, conferences, Broncos)
—> 40 mins to LoDO
—> 50 mins to the Loveland ski area (fun for all ski skill levels)
—> 1 hour to Denver International Airport
—> 1 hr 10 mins to Breckenridge
—> 1 hr 30 mins to Rocky Mountain National Park
—> 1 hr 30 mins to Estes Park
—> No highway noise in our peaceful mountain residential neighborhood
★★★★★ "the luxury appointments in every aspect and feature made our stay feel like a luxury resort." - Eric
Many of our guests come to Stone Peak to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary, birthday, graduation, to reconnect with adult children, to disconnect and relax for a week or two, for a romantic getaway, or to catch up with old friends. It's a special place.
::: LAYOUT :::
—>Upper Level: 1BR, Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room
—>Lower Level: 2BRs, Living Room, 2 twin rollaway beds
::: LAYOUT :::
—>Upper Level: 1BR w/King, Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room
—>Lower Level: 2BRs w/Kings, Living Room #2, two twin rollaway beds
—>(2 of the bedrooms are spacious primaries with ensuite bathrooms, the 3rd bedroom has the bathroom across the hall - see floor plan in photos).
:::THE SPACE:::
Lounge for hours in the open-concept upstairs living /dining/kitchen area
—> Double deck overlooking the mountains with outdoor dining & no gravity chairs
—> 55” Smart TV in upper level living room, 65" TV in the lower level family room and a TV in every bedroom. All TVs are smart (nay, brilliant!;) so you can log in to your favorite streaming services
—> The dining area seats 8, plus 3 comfy kitchen counter stools. The kitchen features sleek granite countertops and includes eco-friendly PFOS and PFOA free White Granite cooking set with saucepans and frying pans
—> Stay hydrated easily with our Berkey Water filter!
—> Coffee connoisseur? Nespresso Vertuo Machine with enough pods to get you started, Chemex + gooseneck hot water kettle, and Mr. Coffee
—> Like to cook? Instant pot, Ninja blender, spices and oils, baking sheets and pans
—> Games, puzzles, PS5 gaming console for the kids & kids at heart
—> Home is professionally cleaned using CDC standards
—>The cabin sleeps 6-8 comfortably.
★★★★★ "The view is out of this world — as the property is built on the side of a mountain with completely unobstructed views of the mountain range." - Lori
LAUNDRY: Washer and Dryer + Detergent pods are provided.
HEATING & COOLING: You’ll stay cozy with our Nest smart thermostat. Like most mountain homes, we do not have AC. At 9,000 feet we are generally 20 degrees cooler than Denver. Even as a newer build, AC wasn't installed because it's generally not needed.
TOILETRIES: Premium toiletries provided (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
TECH: Bring your work if you must - it’s the ultimate getaway setting for the remote work lifestyle, and you’ll stay connected with our high speed wifi (60 Mbps). Foldup desk available if you need to take a private work Zoom.
Important notes:
-Only registered guests are allowed on the property without prior permission.
--Quiet hours are 9pm-7am in our peaceful, residential neighborhood. Our property is perfect for you if you enjoy the serenity and quiet of the mountains, amazing views, and dark nights with lots of stars. Noise carries around the mountain so if you're looking to make a lot of noise or get rowdy, this property is not a good fit for you. Out of respect to our neighbors, Stone Peak Lodge utilizes NoiseAware(TM) technology which records decibel levels on the property. Thanks for respecting our wonderful neighbors and our community!
-You can park a maximum of three cars in our driveway. Driveway sits flat peak. A AWD/4WD wheel drive is not necessary to reach our cabin (we drive a non-AWD/4WD sedan to get there).
-No gatherings or parties.
-Note that there is absolutely no smoking inside AND/OR outside the house or anywhere on the property (due to high wildfire risk). Any sort of smoking will result in a $500 fee and immediate removal from the property.
-Our cabin is a 15 minute winding, scenic drive up through National Park land (that's how we get the views and the peaceful no highway noise vibes), so some guests like to stop for supplies before making their way up the mountain.
-One side of our backyard and one side of the lower patio has a severe drop-off. Great for privacy, but could be a safety issue for young children!
-Not all furniture is child-safed (secured to the wall).
-The backyard Fire Pit and BBQ grill run on propane. Absolutely no wood burning or charcoal burning anywhere on the property or on the mountain due to wildfire risk.
-Well behaved dogs welcomed for an additional fee (make sure to add in a pet when you request to book) Undeclared pets will incur an additional $250 fee.
-Must be at least 27 years of age to book.
-Our (relatively short) driveway is professionally plowed only if there is more than 3-5 inches of snow.
- All weather or snow tires are required if there is snow or ice on the ground. (These should come standard on any vehicle rented in Colorado during the winter.)(For those driving in from warmer climates - all weather tires are not the same as all season tires. All weather tires have more traction.) The weather in Colorado can be unpredictable. It is possible to have snow and ice as early as October and as late as May (though it is most common to see snow December-March, with episodes of snow in November and April). The roads are well plowed because we're on a school bus line, and fully paved. But the road up is winding with multiple switchbacks, so you will want to drive up and down slowly and at times there may be snow and ice that remains on the road even after plowing.
| Guest access |
Guests have the entire house including the double private backyard decks with mountain views. Several closets are locked for staff use only.
There is a separate detached garage located 20 feet in front of the house that includes a garage guest suite that is not included in this reservation. The garage and garage suite are not included in your reservation. The garage suite could potentially be owner occupied for part of your stay. You always have full privacy and separation with the whole house, private backyard, and 6 person hot tub.
| Other things to note |
As required by our insurance, we have a security camera facing the front door and driveway only. There is also a camera inside the garage (the garage is not included in your reservation). If the camera is de-activated, we are required to send someone out immediately to re-activate it. The camera is not monitored but will be actively recording during the guests entire stay.
