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The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access

Holiday home in Westcliffe with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access

Holiday home in Westcliffe with kitchen and balcony
Concierge services, laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Tracy Gullet

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Food and drink in kitchen please

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

The Blue Elk Full Range Mountain Views
The Blue Elk Beautiful Huge Full Range Mountain Views
The Blue Elk Beautiful Full Range Panoramic Mountain Views
The Blue Elk Beautiful Spectacular Full Range Mountain Views
The Blue Elk Beautiful Spectacular Full Mountain Range Views
The Blue Elk Beautiful Mountain Home on 10 Acres Great Access

About the area

Map
Westcliffe, CO

What's nearby

  • Hermit Park - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Smokey Jack Observatory - 22 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Silver Cliff Museum - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 28 min drive - 29.7 km
  • San Isabel Lake - 56 min drive - 34.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Letter Drop Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sangres Best - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hermit Park, Smokey Jack Observatory and Silver Cliff Museum. Dundee Dog Park is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

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The Blue Elk: Private Retreat : Breathtaking Mountain Views - Excellent Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot!

Really great cabin in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain views

The Blue Elk was a very cozy cabin with awesome Mountain View’s. Everything went smoothly and we enjoyed our stay ad would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Propert!

We stayed 5 nights and loved every second. The town is so sweet and majestic. The house itself is magical and beautiful. We look forward to coming back many times!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Extremely nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Elk Beauty

The Blue Elk is a lovely place to stay to get away from the city. So quiet and easy to walk right into with everything you need for a relaxing stay already provided. We hope to become repeaters!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views!

This property was everything advertised and more. All the little touches, like hooks in the bathrooms to hang clothes, we’re greatly appreciated. The views were phenomenal. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Elk Best View in the Valley

As usual, the cabin was clean and welcoming. We love the views on every side. The deer and swallows and bluebirds are just an added bonus!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Property

The views are unreal; pictures don't do them justice. The property was immaculate. The property owner is remarkably attentive and helpful. I can not recommend this property highly enough. Prepare to be impressed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with amazing views

This is a very special property. First of all, it was super clean, with plenty of towels and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and everything you need. Second, it was one of the most quiet places I’ve been in a long time and the stars were so plentiful. The setting is very dramatic with sweeping views of the mountains in the distance. Tracy, the host, was super easy to communicate with and very responsive. Such an interesting and comfortable place to spend some time. Highly highly recommend. Thank you Tracy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Advertised...and more!

From the posting to the reviews - on Vrbo and in the living room Guestbook - this stay was what we had searched for. It was interesting staying in an A-frame. There was a family of deer just beyond the patio. The pantry and fridge stock was a pleasant surprise. The main street was better than any we saw the whole way up from ATX. And how fun that Westcliffe is also the 9th International Dark Sky City! We loved learning all about and using the telescope. The book even had tips to increase one's "night vision." We also loved how close it was to the trailheads and that while we didnt have much snow on the property, we went 15min down the road to the trailheads and enjoyed being on the mountains you see from the property and sledding! Overall though, it was my 9yo boy saying "this is my favorite rental so far. Let's do this one again." And after just 1 night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and views. Fantastic hosts

The property was on a great vantage point overlooking the valley and had a very claer view of the entire night sky in all directions for excellent stargazing. With the low humidity and elevation the night sky was among the best I've ever seen in the entire US. Easily a top 3 pick while still being very close to modern conveniences such as a grocery store and pharmecy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

With so much to do within any direction this house was a perfect fit for us. There are restaurant options and a small grocery store in town, most places close at 8. I do wish that the bedroom upstairs had blinds/tint or something on the skylights. If you want to sleep in, that isn’t the room for you, it also gets pretty warm up there compared to the rest of the house. We got to watch deer daily in the morning and evenings and it was an very quiet area. The house was well stocked with all necessities and check in/out was a breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Waxahachie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Views

Absolutely loved the property. The pictures don't do the views justice. Tracy communicated well and it was stocked with everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Beauty

Nice old cabin on a beautiful piece of property. Gorgeous view of the Sangre de Cristos and the night sky is dreamy. So quiet you can hear the bees in the meadow. A welcome recharge, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real get-away

Very clean and well kept, with gorgeous views and lots of bluebirds. Wonderfully quiet! Check with the owners wrt the best way into the subdivision—we relied on our GPS and didn’t find the best way until our last day. Oh, well!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The view was amazing. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Wylie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great view from every window

The Blue Elk was perfect for our stay. The cabin is well stocked, cozy and comfortable. It was great for our family of 3 with room to spare. The best part, by far, is the view of the Sangres. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

The views are unparalleled. We’ve traveled the Rockies from Glacier National Park down through Idaho, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole & we’ve never stayed at a place with a better view. The Blue Elk is cozy, charming, warm & welcoming. The communication from the owner was fantastic. Very well stocked kitchen, everything you could need. The only things you need to be aware of is if you’re going & there’s a chance of snow you’ll need a 4x4. And the beds aren’t the most comfortable. But otherwise it’s fantastic. 5 stars! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy view

The views are beautiful, the silence golden. The fireplace kept us warm while we drank wine and binged Netflix in the evenings. The loft bed was so cozy. We enjoyed being snuggled in while we watched the sun hit the mountain view in the morning while sipping our coffee. It is a short drive to several trailheads
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jabon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain escape

An ideal place to escape and enjoy the Colorado mountains. The house is very comfortable and the fireplace made the chilly nights extra cozy inside. You have everything you need to cook, relax and unwind. Many excellent hiking trails in the Sangre de Cristos are nearby and the view across the valley is amazing. You feel like your on top of the world at this wonderful location. Really enjoyed the beautiful sunsets, dark skies and plentiful shooting star sightings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Views

Super cozy, well stocked. Incredible views. Will certainly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Mountains

Very nice, love the view.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

Nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent view.

The view of the mountains was magnificent. Blue Elk was better than advertised. It was very comfortable and functional and enabled us to experience the mountains without distraction. We enjoyed the vIsits of deer and were amazed by the number of bluebirds around the property. We will plan a return visit for sure!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chere A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin with awesome views

This cabin is cute, comfy, and clean with an awesome view of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021