Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature | House in Saguache County
1 Bedroom House in Baca Grande, Saguache County
Explore and Retreat in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at this spacious retreat property. Located just a ten-minute drive from downtown Crestone in the Baca Grande Subdivision, the Crestone Mountain Retreat is on over an acre of wooded mountain forestland for you to explore.
A simple flagstone entrance way guides you to the main house from the driveway area. This open single story retreat house is full of natural light, featuring terra cotta tile flooring, wood features and high ceilings. Enjoy a restful night on the queen bed and cook up your own delicious meals in the farmhouse kitchen stocked with everything you need for cooking and baking during your stay. Enjoy your retreat fireside with coffee and teas provided complimentary for your enjoyment.
A spacious office space with a fold out couch is perfect for working remotely during your stay. An elegant dining area makes for a great space to play games and enjoy the company of loved ones.
The kitchen is simple and spacious loaded with everything you need for a short or extended stay. The Retreat House includes full kitchen with fridge, stove and oven with cookware and bakeware for your stay.Offering a simple yet complete bathroom with toiletries and soft towels for your comfort and convenience.
Sleeping Arrangements: Studio with Queen Bed ~ Twin Bed Fold Out Couch ~ Max Three People
***Extended Stay Pricing Available***
Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.
Enjoy great tasting mountain well water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the cabin, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow Lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Crestone Mountain Retreat is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.
A High Elevation Experience Like No Other
Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.
The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes
The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen-thousand-foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone
Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation
Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.
Hot Springs
Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs
Hiking Trails
Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail
Activities
Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours
I live here locally and will be available if you need anything during your stay. Please use the phone number provided to either text or call me if you need anything during your stay.
Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature is located in Baca Grande. Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Crestone Mountain Retreat House: Quiet in Nature has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Baca Grande has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Baca Grande, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Shampoo
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Toilet paper
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Shower
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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Soap
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1 bathroom
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Bed sheets provided
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Sofa bed
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Dining table
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Fireplace
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Dining room
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Refrigerator
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Blender
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Ice maker
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Oven
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Coffee/tea maker
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Electric kettle
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming dogs only
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2 total pets
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Wheelchair accessible
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Games
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Property does not allow children
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Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
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In a rural location
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In a village
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Desk
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Office
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Printer
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Desk chair
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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