Connie's Mountain Orchid Cabin
Come retreat to this charming and romantic private 1878 mountain cabin. Located among tall pine trees and walking distance from a rainbow stocked public lake and hiking trails. Relax on the small front deck or wooden swing listening and watching hummingbirds darting to and fro. At the end of the day of biking, hiking, or fishing relax in your antique claw-foot tub or take a soak in the natural hot waters of nearby Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. Sleeps 4 adults max, smoke-free inside, additional charge of pet on approval. Available mid-May to mid-October. BBQ grills on site as well as campfire pit available depending on fire bans.
The Colorado/Continental Divide Trailhead is out the front door, this portion of the Colorado trail is on County Road 291. Wildlife are at home in Chalk Creek and you are sure to see deer, birds, rabbits and any number of other species.
Cabin price based on 2 people: any extra guest or Maximum of two dogs are $20 each per night. Make sure you verify all guests before your arrival.
Maximum Number of Guests: Is 4.
There are horse facilities on the property and guest's horses are welcome (call for availability): You may bring your horse for an additional fee; there is an enclosure and a corral on site. You can park you horse trailer on site and take off from your cabin for several trail rides.
The cabin has a refrigerator, microwave, electric hot plate, electric skillets, crock pot, a big roaster oven, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffeepot and toaster. (There is not a cook stove with an oven)
Total Number of Bedrooms: 1
Total Number of Beds: 1 bed and optional sofa bed or two cots, bedding is provided for the bed renter will need to bring bedding for the sofa sleeper and cots if needed.
Total Number of Bathrooms 1: The bath house is separate from the cabin. You can see it in the pictures. one side has the sink and toilet and the other side has a sink and the claw foot tub.
Campfires Allowed: firewood is not provided for outside fires (If no local fire bans are active)
Region: Buena Vista Area and Salida – Chaffee County - South Central, Colorado
Out of town, but close to a convenience store and restaurant at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort.
Mountain views - stream or creek nearby - Near a state stocked lake - Country feel – Forested