Welcome to Lodge of the Rockies LLC - a beautiful vacation retreat, mountain home, & relaxing getaway set amongst aspens, pines, spruce with awesome views. Enjoy this ~3,342 sq. ft. expansive one-of-a-kind lodge and the beauty & adventure of the area. The mountain home here is an attractive lodge in a mountain country setting, a relaxing and fun retreat in the middle of many world-class year-round Colorado recreational activities. Enjoy with family and friends. Entertain & relax here in this 2007 new mountain home with majestic architecture, attractive interiors, providing comfortable mountain elegance with a rustic flair. You will find a strong family and lodge presence yet an attractive romantic aura, a resplendent getaway for couples, families, groups. Frontier-elegant-territorial style with panoramic views. Part of original Western Union Ranch, an appealing mountain community, close but not too close to towns & neighbors. Whether you have Ritz-Carl or Best West travel budget - reward your group & yourself, enjoy your lodging here. And skip fighting the high season crowds in town. Get much more, spend far less. And check 'Traveler Reviews' for prior visit notes.

All four seasons activities abound. In the center of dozens of world-class rocky mountain activities and points of interest. Skiing, snowboarding, rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, historical touring, sightseeing, biking, hot springs, world class pastimes, world class relaxing, more. Skiing & boarding at Breckenridge & Monarch, snowshoeing, natural hot springs, and snowmobiling are nearby. Rafting the beautiful Arkansas River at rafting capital of Colorado and U.S. (the most rafted river in the country) in close by Buena Vista, nearby Gold Medal fishing, hiking, biking. Tour dozens of inspiring activities in all directions nearby - sightsee the area rich in expansive beauty, recreation and history. Find one-of-a-kind 1/4, 1/2 & full-day excursions to Royal Gorge, Leadville, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Garden of the Gods, Pike's Peak Cog Railway, Cripple Creek/Victor mining & gaming, Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of Gunnison National Parks, and much more.

Buena Vista and Fairplay nearby are incomparable gems. Expansive views of close-by buffalo & collegiate peaks 'fourteeners' that leap into view. Gold medal fishing at Antero, Spinney & Eleven Mile Lakes and Dream Stream (300,000 visitors/yr.). Big fish caught often and year-round. Hunting big game with permits fall/winter. View fall colors, enjoy Indian summers. Fascinating historical references throughout the area. Enjoy the fresh air, surrounding fun, pristine beauty, rest and relaxation the majestic high-country of Colorado offers. Peaceful landscapes, walks and rides out the front door, dedicated parkland a minute away, and world-class activities nearby. Enjoy this beautiful area of Colorado & be favorably impressed with your lodging. Enjoyable activities all directions. In the center of it all, yet away from it all too.. Well-suited for family reunions, apres’ ski parties, group retreats, after rafting relaxation, quiet romantic getaways. Good base camp for the outdoorsman and their family. Ladies & gentlemen enjoy the creature comforts, expansive architecture and rustic wild out the front door, while kids enjoy indoor play areas and outdoor activities. Combine adventure, relaxation and romance in your vacation getaway.

Located over 2+ acres covered with aspens, spruce, pines. Out front view includes majestic mountains, nearby Lake Antero (best fishing Colorado 2007) and big valley rangelands. Enjoy the frontier feel of the lodge and built-in comforts. Decor in European salon style, 300+ lodge, wildlife, outdoor themed books spread thru-out delight readers when desired (like Sofitel, Aman, other top brands offer), storage items inside and out support lodge operations. We do not seek the too commercial stark boutique hotel looks (a bench and a can opener and those guys are done with their 'ambiance'), rather we make it warm and even elegant like a mountain home. Many places to gather or spread out ~3,342 sq ft - with (4) indoor and (2) outdoor gathering areas, (4) attractive bedrooms and (3) designer bathrooms. There are:(2) floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen (with island) with breakfast/lounge bar and dining areas, picture windows, separate loft, living, recreation and raised sitting rooms for family gatherings, wet bar, jetted tub and (3) dual-spray spa showers, custom granite, slate & marble & attractive rustic & country decor. Warming pellet stoves provide real woodburning ambiance to enjoy. 50/30 amp RV service & parking (not yet tested). Full wraparound deck w/ barbecue, partial veranda & loft walkout balcony. Thorough and thoughtful regional-themed immersive decor. Items supplied: (3) mountain bikes, (1) PS3, about (15) popular DVDs (with lots of kid shows), fishing poles, snowshoes.

What to bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, cameras, water bottles, gloves, snow & ski or rafting clothing, boots, and good socks. See local winter and summer outfitters to round out your gear. Ambiance and amiability increased using an element of the Interior items enhance connection to local frontier area (we anticipate guests want to connect to local lodge and outdoor ambiance for their getaway visit and therefore do not adhere to KonMari austere influences). We're at ~9,000 ft. - so take some time to acclimate to less oxygen in atmosphere and consult your doctor prior to travel for recommendations on this topic for each arriving person in your group (Ex.: you may want to arrive with supplemental oxygen bottles if unexpected needs arise, and any additional doctor recommended measures - particularly for those in your group that may have less than optimal health profiles, including not bringing those guests with health risk profiles that a doctor would not recommend to attend). Enjoy the high country, thanks for taking care of the place & thanks for staying at Lodge of the Rockies LLC - 9000 feet above average!!

Credit card booking fees responsibility of guest. Listing advertisement here subject to subsequent industry standard rental agreement accepted upon customer reservation. Holiday rentals December 18 to January 5: Minimum (6) days. Unless booking for (10) days or more, 1st rental Interval must be completed by December 29, 20xx or prior to allow clean/prep for a December 30 or earlier arrival of another group (highest season with two holidays offers two full Rentals). There are NO PARTIES authorized. Please do NOT book if parties are a desired component of your visit. You will find topical décor on-site in the European ‘salon style’ that enhances your stay at the locale. You will find library and inventiveness components that echo local area flora and fauna, local heritage and history, wildlife and outdoor activities. The mountain home seeks to offer rustic and elegant components in order to enhance the attractiveness of the guest visit and has elements for kids/parents/couples.

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