The towering trees that stand sentinel over the grassy meadow can tell the story of the Chalk Creek stagecoach stopping to water the weary horses in the Wilsey ditch while the tenacious riders are talking of how nice it would be to have a comfortable cabin just on the edge of this meadow where you could watch the bighorn sheep traverse down the mountain to graze.
Fast forward to 2025. That same stagecoach road is now a driveway. The same ditch runs through the property. The same grassy meadow is still the salad bowl for bighorn sheep and other wildlife. But now there is the rider's dream cabin, BigHorn On The Wilsey: A 1300 SF custom-built immaculate, well-insulated, 3 BR, 2 BA home. Soothing paint colors bring the outside in. Go to any window and it becomes a frame for the beauty of nature ~ tall pine trees, quaking aspen, willows, outstanding 14er mountain views, and if you are lucky a bighorn sheep, moose, deer, mountain goats, or bobcat. The shady front porch is the place to relax on a hot summer day. A leisurely walk down the drive yields a view of the Wilsey ditch (water runs May through August) and grassy meadows. A variety of wildlife drink from the ditch. The bighorn sheep viewing meadow is adjacent to the east of property. While the rest of us park our vehicles and hope to see the bighorn sheep in the few moments we are there, you have a front row seat to the mountains they climb in order to reach the meadow. The cabin and its 2 acres are surround on 3 sides by USFS/State land. No neighbors in sight. No roads in sight. No noise. Clear starry skies. 100% nature. This is Colorado perfect.
Occupancy: Six (6); One King bed; One Queen bed; One Twin bed w/ One Twin Trundle in OPEN LOFT sleeping area.
2 Full Bathrooms with Bathtub/Shower Combo (One upper, One main).
Stocked Kitchenware.
Free Internet/WIFI. Good cell service with new tower installed nearby.
HDTV flat screen TV with DirecTV satellite channels.
Designer propane stove in Great Room.
Full size Washer and Dryer; detergent provided.
Closets w/ dressers.
Outdoor propane grill (propane provided).
In-ground fire pit (guests bring own wood).
Horseshoe pit.
Trailers and oversized trucks not advised.
No turnaround, narrow curved driveway.
*Large outdoor therapeutic hot tub!
*Comfy sectional w/ swivel seat in living area.
*Trex deck off back door.
*Large flat screen TV w/ satellite service.
*A/C = 10,000 BTU portable unit upstairs; cooling tower on main level, ceiling fans in each bedroom.
BigHorn On The Wilsey is your private (and convenient) base for mass exploration; world-renowned white-water rafting or fishing on the Arkansas River, soaking in Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, wildlife viewing on the property, star-gazing the night sky, walking trails (CDOT and Colorado Trail), hiking 14ers, touring ghost towns (St. Elmo, Hancock, Tincup) and other historic sites, taking your Jeep up the 4x4 trails (complete maps inside cabin), gem and mineral collecting on Mt. Antero and Ruby Mountain, fishing nearby lakes, snowshoeing, downhill skiing at Monarch, Nordic skiing, sledding, composing your memoir, reconnecting with loved ones, quiet reflection, and absolute relaxation.
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*Base rate is for 2 guests; each additional guest is $25/per night. Day guest is $25/day.
*Maximum number of people on site is 6 (six), per Chaffee County.
*Dogs/pets are not allowed on site. Guest is required to complete Pet Addendum if service dog is present on site.
*Hot tub is cleaned and sanitized between each guest reservation by a separate, licensed, & professional hot tub contractor, not the housecleaner.
*Host reserves the right to charge guest appropriate extra guest fee from guest security/damage deposit if unauthorized and additional guests are on property (day or night) than stated on reservation.
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