The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi

AMAZING countryside to explore with two sides bordering public land.  - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Soak up the majestic mountain views in the Blue Spruce Chateau. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Gather together in the great room w/ a remodeled and fully stocked kitchen - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Plenty of room to enjoy family time with the wide open space and vaulted ceilings of the great room.  - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The master bedroom is a perfect private retreat after your day's adventures. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Your group's chef will love all the upgrades of this kitchen to prepare a feast. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Enjoy your favorite wine chilled at just the right temperature - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Capture these amazing views from your private fire pit. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
A wonderful full length deck you won't want to leave. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The ski bedroom completely comfy bed to retire to w/ attached full bath. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The ski bedroom has its own private deck with more majestic views. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The bunk room is a dream slumber party space for the kids or kids at heart. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Meet Moosey our house mascot! He hangs out here hoping for a bedtime story. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Breathtaking view from the fire pit area! - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The bear bedroom is a retreat for those that want a quiet space to escape. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The Bear room view of the Sangre De Cristo mountains will take your breath away. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The dining room is ready for any holiday meal for your family with seating for 8 - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Full bath attached to the Ski room also accessible to the family/game room. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Wonderful breakfast table to watch the sunrise over the mountaintops. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Plenty of space to star gaze out on the huge deck. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The game room has lots of games, puzzles, books, as well as a pullout queen sofa - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Amazing sunrises await you! - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Basement game room would work great for virtual work or schooling. Printer avail - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Recently remodeled bathroom for bear & bunkroom. (1 of 2 bathrooms in basement) - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Remodeled walk in shower. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Roast smore's on the fire pit after a long day of hiking. Smore sticks included. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Large master bath including jacuzzi tub to soak in along with a separate shower. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Washer and dryer ready for use if needed. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Enjoy a glass of vino as you soak up the sunset out on the deck. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
To find the front door just follow the lighted stone path. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi
Enjoy pancakes on the stove's griddle as a relaxing morning breakfast. - The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi

The Blue Spruce Chateau - Cotopaxi

Majestic Mountaintop Retreat! Luxury in a serene setting with family fun in all seasons!
12 Guests · 4 Bedrooms · 3.5 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 3600 Sqft
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Experience luxurious mountain living at its FINEST in this spacious home at the top of Spruce Mountain. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the San Isabel Mountains from practically every room in the house or look as far as Pikes Peak while exploring the 32 private acres.

This home is designed for your family or group to have plenty of space to gather together in the main floor great room around the warm stone fireplace, the oversized kitchen island, or in the basement family game room.

You can prepare meals in a chef’s dream kitchen complete with granite counters and a double oven after a day of rafting, hiking, or skiing nearby. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for you to enjoy any holiday meal in the 8-person dining room or at the eat-in kitchen table.

While this home allows you to relax in the peace and quiet of nature, the high-speed internet and cell phone booster, allow you to stay connected as needed. This will easily let you to work remotely or continue remote schooling in a beautiful setting. What’s better than being able to social distance at the top of a mountain.

Enjoy a glass of wine on one of the home’s two vast decks while watching the majestic sunset. Afterwards, make your way down to the fire pit to enjoy some s’mores as you star gaze into the astonishing night sky. The area is in the Dark Skies association so you will likely be able to see more stars than you have ever seen before

Let the kids (or the kids at heart) have the sleepover of their dreams in the bunkroom and hang out with our house mascot Moosey. The kids can camp out in this double bunk bed room that sleeps four. This house would work well for a group of couples as the three other bedrooms all include comfortable king size beds.

The home is located only 10 minutes from the U.S. top white-water rafting area in the Arkansas river. Enjoy a family-friendly raft trip with Arkansas River Tours or be adventurous on Class 5 rapids with the Rock-N-Row guides. Both of these highly-rated guide companies are conveniently located in Cotopaxi.

You can enjoy a beautiful drive along the Arkansas River over to the Monarch Ski Resort. Monarch offers lower costs and significantly lower crowds compared to the ski resorts closer to Denver but has slopes for all levels from beginners to experts. Monarch is also known for being one of the most family-friendly resorts in the state. Don’t forget about the snow tubing park that Monarch just opened up.

No matter if you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime or a relaxing get away, this home provides the amenities, location, and space to make it to happen. Our family loves to escape the hustle & bustle at this home, and we would love to share that with your family or group as well. We love that with just a short drive we can hit the ski slopes, hike the trails, enjoy a beautiful horseback ride in the mountains, or visit the Royal Gorge. Please let us know how we can accommodate your group in this beautiful secret area of Colorado.

What this place offers

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IconHair Dryer
IconLinens Provided
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IconOven
IconGas Grill
IconCharcoal Grill
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconLaptop friendly workspace
IconSmart TV
IconSatellite TV

Nearby activities

IconFishing Charters
IconRafting
IconKayaking
IconFly fishing
IconFishing
IconHunting
IconHorseback riding
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Suitability

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Child friendly
The home has many games and books, sleds for young children to enjoy. They can keep watch over the house mascot Moosey and Husky that hang out in the bunk room.
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No events allowed
No parties or events allowed. No guests other than those staying at the home.
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No smoking allowed
No smoking legal or illegal substances allowed inside or outside of home. If smoking remnants are found, guest will be held responsible for any damages or required additional cleanings.
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Parking Included
There is garage parking for one vehicle, and outdoor parking on driveway for 5 more cars.

Meet The Host

Hello! We are a young family, that loves the Arkansas River Valley of Colorado, and wished to share the area with visitors so they could experience its beauty for themselves. We love helping our guests discover this secret area and all that it has to offer. The home is our family's vacation home, and is set up with all of the things that we ourselves would use, so it has high quality amenities that we are able to share with our guests. - Ben & Tracie
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Scenic views

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Location

Mountainfront
Woods
Ski Slopes

Getting around

Public transportation is not available to and from this home. This house is at the top of Spruce Mountain, and on a rock road. If a large snow storm has just occurred, conditions may require 4 wheel drive, but not likely. However, there is only a few spots with a steep grade on the road. Driveway is very flat, and home is off of circle drive for snow plows to clear all the way to driveway. Inquire with host if it is required for your stay.
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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 4PM - Flexible
Prior to your arrival you will recieve an email with check in instructions including the door code that will be active for the the time or your stay.
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Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
Maximum occupancy: 12
House Rules
Rules of Property:
- Check In after: 4:00 PM
- Check Out Before: 11:00 AM
- No smoking is allowed on the property – including all illegal or legal material.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings on premises.
- Maximum guests: 12 people
- Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Pets:
o Maximum size: 40 lbs
o Maximum number of Pets: 2
o Pet fee:
 1st Pet: $125
 2nd Pet: $50

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Payment Policy
Payment for stay:
- 100% of payment will be made at time of reservation. Refunds of this payment will be per the cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in
Damage and Incidentals:
- You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
- A $500 refundable deposit will be provided with initial payment and will be refunded after inspection post check-out.
- If damage exceeds the deposit value additional payment will be required.
Rules of Property:
- Check In after: 4:00 PM
- Check Out Before: 11:00 AM
- No smoking is allowed on the property – including all illegal or legal material.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings on premises.
- Maximum guests: 12 people
- Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Pets:
o Maximum size: 40 lbs
o Maximum number of Pets: 2
o Pet fee:
 1st Pet: $125
 2nd Pet: $50
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Refundable Damage Deposit
Damage and Incidentals:
- You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
- A $500 refundable deposit will be provided with initial payment and will be refunded within 14days of checkout after inspection if no damage is found to be caused by guest(s).
- If damage exceeds the deposit value additional payment will be required.
- Refund of damage deposit will be distributed
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Cancellation Policy

Payment for stay:
- 100% of payment will be made at time of reservation. Refunds of this payment will be per the cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in
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Notes
Cancellation Policy:
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in
Damage and Incidentals:
- You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
- A $500 refundable deposit will be provided with initial payment and will be refunded after inspection post check-out.
- If damage exceeds the deposit value additional payment will be required.
Rules of Property:
- Check In after: 4:00 PM
- Check Out Before: 11:00 AM
- No smoking is allowed on the property – including all illegal or legal material.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings on premises.
- Maximum guests: 12 people
- Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Pets:
o Maximum size: 40 lbs and must be foreclosed to host prior to stay.
o Maximum number of Pets: 2
o Pet fee:
 1st Pet: $125
 2nd Pet: $50
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