Freedom of the Hills near Crested Butte

Come experience the Freedom of the Hills. You'll love staying in this charming and quaint home. Enjoy being nestled in the mountains, yet conveniently close to both Crested Butte and Gunnison. Experience the best of what Colorado has to offer; fish, boat, bike, and off-road within moments of walking out the door. Ski the epic powder at Mt. Crested Butte in the winter, hike and enjoy the wildflowers in the summer or just hang out in the yard and relax in the hot tub. Our place has got it all!

The Space
Our sweet little home is in Taylor Canyon, just North of Almont, CO on Highway 742. Located near the confluence of Spring Creek and the Taylor River, our place sits on 2.5 acres of land in one of most picturesque areas of Colorado. In the summertime, Gunnison and Crested Butte are only a 25 minute drive away and both of these places boast excellent recreational, dining and shopping opportunities. During the winter time, driving is slower and some of the short cut roads to Crested Butte are closed. So, expect the drive to CB to be more like a 40 minute trip through magical scenery. It's up to you to choose your own adventure and then retreat to a peaceful and cozy home.

Guest Access
You'll have the entire home to yourself. This home was built six years ago and has all new furnishings. The upstairs bedroom has beautiful views of the craggy rock outcroppings that line the property. This bedroom boasts a full bath with a double headed shower for a unique bathing experience! The kitchen is stocked with all the amenities you'll need to cook a delicious meal. Amenities for cooking include: small toaster oven, regular size oven for baking, french press, coffee grinder, large fridge with freezer, tea kettle and outdoor propane grill with grilling utensils. The kitchen is also a comfortable space for several guests to hang out as we've added a love-seat big enough for two.

When you choose to head downstairs to play games, watch tv or just relax, the garage space is currently set up as a bedroom and a fully furnished family room as well. This room has a sleeper sofa, coffee table, television (no cable so bring DVDs, blue-ray disks, or connect your own device with our HDMI cord) bookshelf with games and a bunkbed for extra guests or kids to sleep. This room is a garage without windows, however, paper star lanterns, cozy lighting and in-floor radiant heat create a warming ambiance. A laundry room with a half bath is also located downstairs. Out the back bedroom door is a bonus room that leads to the backyard and hot tub. You'll love spending time in our backyard! Enjoy a hot-tub soak on the patio or play yard games while you grill. The mature trees are great for shady lounging next to the creek that runs through the property. In the summer, sit on the upstairs deck and sip a drink while enjoying the mountain views. The possibilities are endless here at Freedom of the Hills.

Guest interaction
We will interact with you through VRBO and text. You may run into the caretaker who will be on the property for snow removal or yard upkeep.

Neighborhood overview
Our house is about 7 miles up Taylor Canyon and 17 miles from Gunnison and Crested Butte. The Taylor Canyon is popular area for outdoor enthusiasts and has many river access points and campgrounds. This area has, arguably, the most accessible and best fishing in Colorado. Spring Creek is full of Brooky's and Rainbows. Kokanee Salmon and other species can be fished in Blue Mesa Reservoir. Taylor Reservoir and Spring Creek Reservoir are only 20 minutes up the road. The Taylor River has both huge trophy trout as well as exciting whitewater for those who like to raft or kayak. Doctor's Park loop, a world class mountain biking trail, can be ridden right from the house. The first buttress in Taylor Canyon has over 100 routes and is only a quarter mile from the house for those who like to climb. In the winter, back-country skiers and snowmobilers can access hundreds of acres of National Forest. Keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bighorn sheep, ermine, mountain goats, showshoe hare, elk, moose, deer and many other animals that call this area home. You won't have to venture far to see why this area is so special.

Getting around
You will need to have a vehicle for transportation. A free bus runs from Gunnison to Crested Butte and can be picked up in Almont.

Other things to note
Well behaved dogs are allowed. Include the breed and size of your dog in your booking request. We have a gate that can be placed at the base of the stairs to keep your dog in the area of the house with tile/concrete floors. Any scratching on furniture or damage to wood floor and carpets will result in extra charges. We charge a $50 pet fee for each dog.

The only cell-provider that works is Verizon. You will need to drive 7 miles down the canyon to get service with all other providers. Also, it's mountain living so the internet is slow.

CR 742 is winter maintained. The driveway to the house is flat, about 100' long, and plowed in the winter. There is room for several vehicles in the driveway next to the house. There is room to turn around a small trailer in the driveway so bring the boats or off road toys.

Harmel's Guest Ranch is located nearby and is open seasonally. It's a great place to get a drink on the deck or book a guided fishing, climbing, or horseback riding trip.