Bask in the warmth of this timeless luxury home with the most stunning panoramic views of 13,000 foot majestic Mount Sopris. Featuring a unique straw bale design, this energy-efficient and earth-conscious construction is one-of-a-kind and the perfect place to call home during your Valley vacation. Only a 2-minute drive to downtown Carbondale or 5 minutes by bike, this home has the feel of a true retreat while also being minutes away from town. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a spacious patio sitting on 4-acres of land, this home has everything you need to soak up the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley. Enter your panoramic retreat and move through the home to notice thick, earth-tone walls that surround you as you gaze out one of many stunning picture windows spread throughout the home. As you walk through the front entryway across gorgeous stained concrete floors that turn into warm wood, you are lead into the open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen. Your culinary delight awaits in the spacious kitchen with large wood-paneled fridge, six-burner stove, and eat-at counter/bar. As you cook, cast your eyes upwards towards a stunning view of the pasture leading to Mount Sopris from across the living room. Serve up your feast in the inviting dining room with a stunning picture window to bless your meal. Travel through the connecting exterior door to the kitchen to access your spacious patio equipped with a built-in gas grill, patio lounge furniture, outdoor eat-at bar and dining table, and large gas fireplace at the far end. Illuminate your bistro lights as the sun sets to create an ambiance you'll remember for ages as you enjoy the company of your friends and family. No matter the time of day, a panoramic view of Mount Sopris will always grace you with its inviting presence. The layout of this main floor is perfected with the master suite with a large sliding glass door to the patio and views of Mount Sopris beyond. Your brand-new king-sized bed with plush linens awaits. Connected to the bedroom is your master bathroom featuring beautiful tiling, a separate shower, and a spacious soaking tub and picture window. Also on the main level of the home is a dedicated laundry room, mud room, and powder bathroom. Travel downstairs to find a perfect second relaxation space with lounge seating and Smart TV. Down the hallway you will find two queen-sized bedrooms with black out curtains and a shared bathroom. Both upstairs and downstairs have multiple access points to the exterior of the home with surrounding lawn, driveway, and patios. This home is spacious enough for 6-guests to be comfortable and all have their own place to retreat. You are a mere minute to Highway 133: the main access point to downtown Carbondale or the Crystal Valley (Redstone/Marble). Highway 133 brings you to the main jumping-off point to Glenwood Springs (25 minutes), Basalt (20 minutes), and Aspen/Snowmass (45 minutes). PLEASE NOTE: - This space has a STRICT NO SMOKING policy. If smoking is detected at the property after your stay, you will lose your entire deposit. - Please drive slow on the dirt road that leads to the home. The neighbors are very sensitive to the dust and speed. - Boutique Mountain Homes verifies identity and checks criminal databases for guests we host. After booking this space you will receive an email to complete your screening from our third-party guest verification company. By booking this space, you agree to complete this verification within 24 hours of booking. - We require the home to be cleaned every 14 days during a stay, a service that is included in your booking payment up to 29 nights. If you have booked for 30+ nights, an additional payment will be requested after your booking is confirmed to cover this service. - You will be staying in the heart of the beautiful - and wild - mountains of Colorado. You may see or experience animals and pests such as bears, deer, elk, mice, packrats, insects, bobcats, snakes, raccoons, and other such wild things. While all our homes are well-managed, we cannot predict the unpredictable as we live in a natural setting. Please understand this prior to booking this home.