Trapper Cabin

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Entire cabin hosted by Amy

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 0 baths
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We are an 80-acre historic mountain base camp located in the remote Medicine Bow Mountains at 8700 ft elev. We are 5 miles from the Colorado/Wyoming border.

Our property is backed up to the BLM/National Forest. The cabins overlook the breathtaking view of Kings Canyon with the Zirkel Mountain Wilderness in the backdrop.

We have three cabins available. Perfect for couples, groups or artist retreat.

Our cabins are not plumbed but water is provided in cabins with electricity, and an outhouse.

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If you are looking to relax and escape hectic life, you have found the perfect spot.

Calamity Cabins are situated in the rugged, remote, sparsely populated Medicine Bow Mountains near the Colorado/Wyoming border.

Situated on a forested mountainside and built in the 1800's, this one room, historical, authentic trapper's cabin still stands. Be prepared to rough it, although in rugged luxury.

It is approximately 200 square feet studio with a king-size bed, a small sitting area, and a primitive kitchen area. The cabin is constructed of hand chinked, log antique railroad ties, with a simple pine floor, and exposed beam vaulted ceilings. The rugged décor is locally collected or found, and authentically western. There are incredible views of mountain landscapes out every window.

It is a rustic cabin-which means there is no indoor plumbing. This requires making trips to the nearby new, hand-built, clean outhouse. The outhouse is located 60 feet from cabin, and shared with the other guests.

We provide you with potable, washing and drinking water. The kitchen area features an electric teapot for heating water, a microwave, a Kurig coffee pot with coffee, and a cuisine-art electric stove top burner.

There are also basic cooking items in the kitchen: plates, bowls, cups, silverware, pans, paper towels, wooden spoons, cutting board, sharp knife, and a washing station. Prepare for a visit as you would a camping trip, with these amenities provided. You are also welcome to use our grill or cook on the campfire.

The bed is a luxurious, clean king size pillow-top bed, topped with a down comforter with the best mountain view from the bed.

The Trapper Cabin has limited access to electricity. But there are outlets for phone charging and appliances.

The cabin is heated by a gas fireplace (looks like a wood burning stove but burns natural gas). There is also electric heat backup.

The front porch is where you spend most of your time taking in the wild surroundings, or at the nearby communal campfire ring, breathing the crisp mountain air.

We have a 20' communal teepee on the mountain top to relax in.

Hike, ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or four wheel drive from your cabin door into the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest finding endless, winding logging roads leading into Wyoming. Discover the untouched, rugged wilderness that surrounds our property that is full of remnants from pioneer logging and mining camps. The North Sand Dunes are 4 miles away...easily accessible by ATV or vehicle from the cabin, it is unique and beautiful.

The entire 80-acre property consists of three rental cabins and our home. The cabins, including ours, are located on approximately 10 acres and although private, they are in close proximity of each other. (see photo)

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 king bed

What this place offers

Mountain view
Ski-in/Ski-out
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Patio or balcony
Backyard
Indoor fireplace: gas
Luggage dropoff allowed
Fire pit

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Walden, Colorado, United States

We are located in a very isolated part of Colorado. Jackson County is about 1500 square miles and the population is 1500 people. That is one person per square mile.

"North Park" is what the locals generally refer to this large, undiscovered area. If you are an outdoors person, or want to reconnect to the outdoors, we are in a perfect spot, as not only our immediate surroundings, but the entire park is full of mountain hiking trails, lost alpine lakes, and undiscovered fishing streams.

The National Forest and the North Sand Dunes are absolute heaven for skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, motocross or ATV activities.

We are located close to a few Natural Hot Springs. The Hobo Pool (FREE with showers!) in Saratoga, Wyoming which is 60 miles. We love eating and drinking at The Wolf Hotel when we visit Saratoga. Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a must see in Steamboat Springs, Colorado which is 80 miles from us. These would both be a fun day's adventure.

Restaurants in Walden are open.

Hosted by Amy

  1. Joined in October 2014
  • 562 Reviews
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Our home is on our remote mountain property we have listed, with three cabins. John is 61 years old, works in the Oil Industry and enjoys the outdoors. He is originally from Maine, but has been in this area for over 35 years. Amy is 46, an artist and owner of Calamity Pass Trading Company. She is a native of this area.
Our home is on our remote mountain property we have listed, with three cabins. John is 61 years old, works in the Oil Industry and enjoys the outdoors. He is originally from Mai…

During your stay

We are usually around to answer questions or help with anything you might need. We also realize what a perfect spot you will be in to decompress and un-stress from a busy life and respect your privacy during your stay.

It is important to us that you have a great time staying here. Please ask questions, approach us if you need something, and give us feedback. We love to help with information so you can plan the best trip possible!

We appreciate communicating updated arrival times.

We use self check in. When you arrive, get comfortable and let us know if you need anything. There is a folder of check in info in the cabin.

We have a 12 year old black border collie (Apache), a 2 year old Australian Shepard (Puukko) and a cat. They roam freely on our property.
We are usually around to answer questions or help with anything you might need. We also realize what a perfect spot you will be in to decompress and un-stress from a busy life and…

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout: 11:00 AM
Self check-in with building staff
Pets are allowed

Health & safety

Airbnb's COVID-19 safety practices apply
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

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