A wonderful place for couples, friends, and solo travelers to relax and adventure in the woods of the rocky mountains in a comfortable modern cabin with window walls and great views over the mountains.
Each deckhouse side has two floor to ceiling windows on both sides which open a view over a valley of forest and mountains.
Each side (north and south) is private (no shared walls or entrance) but patio is shared.
Secluded by national forest on 3 sides but <15 mins to downtown Salida, CO.
The space
Location:
The Glass Deckhouse is about 20 feet from national forest boundary in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is centrally located about 2.5 hours from downtown Denver, <30 minutes to Monarch Mountain, 1.5 hours to Breckenridge, and about an hour from Great Sand Dunes National Park. To get here, just take 285 almost the entire way from Denver. It's a beautiful drive over high passes and low valleys. You might even see moose at the lake around Kenosha Pass. Traffic is almost always non-existent except for peak times -- thankfully it's not like I-70!
What to do (the short version):
There is a ton to do nearby outdoors--from day national parks to rafting hiking and skiing--that make perfect day trips all year. The deckhouse is newly renovated inspired by Swedish design. There is a private trail pm the property itself which circles around the aspen, ponderosa pine, rock outcroppings, and what we call sunset boulevard view. We also have a guidebook for everything from short hikes to restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries! We're tucked behind a mountain that blocks the road but right off a well-paved and plowed road.
The Basics:
There is some limited kitchen amenities with new mini fridges, a coffee maker (of course free coffee), and a tea kettle. We also have an electric grill that works great for outdoor cooking. Quality towels and linens are freshly-washed right before your stay. The bed is a memory foam queen bed. The outdoor space includes a shared deck space with stunning views, solar lights, and a seating area.
The Bath House:
Down the path from the deckhouse is a large, heated bath house. NOTE: This walk can get slippery so not for those uncomfortable with a walk. We have recently done extensive renovations so most amenities are new.
It's stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and hand wash.
You should expect to have plenty of private space space in the bath house. It's more like a spa.
Pet Friendly:
We do our best to remain pet friendly and keep the cost reasonable (why charge $99 pet fees?!). If you plan to bring a pet please add it to your reservation - the small fee just goes to whoever cleans the cabin for the extra time.
Guest access
North vs. South Side:
You will have the north side of this cabin with a private space and private entry. Both sides are identical layout. You will not share a wall with anyone (they are two separate structures) but they do have a common balcony (north and south side are separate units)!
This may seem a bit odd at first but most people actually end up liking it! You have a separate trail up to your side as well for additional privacy.
Getting Here and Parking:
For the winter months, the Glass Cabins are at the top of the property. The last ~100 yards of the driveway is straight but fairly steep. In the months without significant snow, all cars can easily drive up to the cabins at all times without issue. We also have it plowed after every snow by a neighbor about two minutes away. Please park right below your unit next to the big black water container.
If you have any worries and don't have good traction or 4-wheel drive, please feel free to park at bottom of the hill and walk up to your unit instead of trying to make it up to the top parking lot (it's easy to make it with essentially any 2-wheel drive except if it's actively snowing or particularly icy in winter).
Other things to note
Bath House:
The bathrooms for this unit are in the bath building which is down the hill past the lodge by two other buildings. It can be a relatively steep walk down our trail to the bathrooms (important for the winter) so please note that.
If you are not comfortable walking to the bathroom, the other cabins on-site are even simpler! You will see the bath house as you drive in and there are signs. We have invested a lot of time into renovating the bath house and are continuing to do more.
Internet and Cell Service:
Cell service with Verizon is actually quite strong as there is a tower on a mountain right next to us! AT&T and T-Mobile are strong a few miles from the property down the pass but are generally spotty at best on-site.
We have added strong WiFi to the Bath House down the hill. We also added WiFi in the deckhouse but it is more inconsistent (strong on some days, not as much on others)!
Fires:
Please follow stated instructions on site. No fires during county fire bans please.
