Versatile, peaceful high altitude house 30 mins ABOVE the town of Golden, only 45 mins to Denver and Boulder!
For a couple, family, or group.
Base camp for mountain adventure or remote working.
Large primary bedroom, loft bedroom & 3rd bedroom with four single beds.
Family game room, wrap around porch & fenced yard.
Next to Golden Gate Canyon St Park.
Easy to Indian Peaks Wilderness, Rocky Mt Nat'l Park, Red Rocks, Black Hawk, Indian Hot Springs, Nederland, Eldora Ski Resort & beyond.
The space
Leave the world behind driving to the top of Coal Creek Canyon to 9,000 feet.
Location is 20 minutes above the town of Golden up a steep and windy road.
For distances, use our fire station: 34697 Gap Rd Golden, CO 80403.
Scroll down for distances to ski areas and local activities.
Cooler summers and heavier winters.
Special high alpine environment, located in a bowl and surrounded by trees and forest views. The house is full of comfortable touches, family warmth and eclectic style.
Features wrap around porch, fully appointed kitchen, laundry room, wood stove, gas fire pit and BBQ grill. A fenced area includes a play house and outdoor toys.
*Both bathrooms newly remodeled.*
PRIMARY BEDROOM is a spacious room in the treetops with stargazing through the sky lights and upper level porch for lounging. It features an organic latex king bed, love seat, over-sized chair and walk in closet.
Double doors open to:
FAMILY ROOM/STUDY with a work desk, 43" TV with streaming, record player with a CD player and blue tooth, games, puzzles and fooseball.
Couch folds down to convert to an extra bedroom if needed.
LOFT BEDROOM upstairs includes a work desk, reading nook and balcony. Couch bed can be left up for a second work space or a cozy T.V. room.
THIRD BEDROOM is on the main level across from the second bathroom. This room has a loft bed with a twin above and below, as well as two twin beds and a large closet - 4 singles total.
DISTANCES AND ACTIVITIES (scroll down for more details):
House is Ideally located for the following:
- trails in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
- across the Peak to Peak Highway to Rocky Mountain National Park
- town of Nederland
- Eldora Ski Resort
- Indian Springs hot springs (book ahead)
- Gross Reservoir
- Black Hawk (gambling) and Central City (historic Western town)
- Red Rocks Amphitheater (famous music venue), 45 minutes away
- Boulder, Golden and Denver, 30-45 minutes
- Whole Foods in South Boulder, 30 minutes
DISTANCES TO SKI RESORTS:
Eldora Ski Resort, 40 minutes
Loveland, 1 Hour 15 minutes
Copper Mountain, 1 Hour 30 minutes
Winter Park, 1 Hour 30 minutes
Echo Mountain, 1 Hour 15 minutes
Arapahoe Basin, 1 Hour 25 minutes
Keystone, 1 Hour 30 minutes
Guest access
AWD is RECOMMENDED October - May and REQUIRED in snowy and icy conditions. Check weather in the town of Black Hawk or Nederland.
Other things to note
We are nearby and supportive of your stay.
House is located on a well-established neighborhood loop with well-maintained roads.
Location is high altitude, remote and more extreme. Could be wind or heavy snow.
WILDLIFE SAFETY:
Be aware of what to do if you encounter a coyote, bear, mountain lion or moose.
FIRE BAN RULES:
Due to Jefferson County's geographic makeup, wildfire is a concern. People are encouraged to be vigilant as the danger of fire is always present in the high country.
-- Recreational fires and/or campfires are prohibited.
-- Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or while stopped in an area of at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all combustible material.
-- The use of all fireworks is prohibited.
