Quiet Mountain Retreat in Valley of the Sun

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Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8193.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alma, CO

South Park City Museum
‪19 min drive‬
Mount Evans
‪57 min drive‬
Breckenridge Ski Resort
‪65 min drive‬
Leadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)
‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2- Upstairs

3 Single Beds

Common Area Downstairs

1 Double Futon

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This amazing cabin has everything you need to enjoy the mountains. The views are stunning from the living room and the deck. The neighborhood is quiet but we’re only 20 miles from the energy and noise of Breckenridge. We have a stocked kitchen and an incredible home for you to enjoy. It sleeps up to 8. In the master there’s a king bed, a twin bed and an air mattress in the closet. In the other upstairs bedroom there are 2 twins and a trundle (so 3 twins total). In third bedroom there’s a queen bed. In the basement there’s a queen sleeper sofa and 2 couches.
Enjoy world-class fishing, skiing/boarding, hiking, mountain biking, gold panning and relaxing in and around Fairplay and Alma. The town is quiet and slow, which is one of the things we like about it.

Must have 4WD or AWD in months with potential for snow (October - April). Cabin is in high alpine environment -check with your doctor if you have had issues with altitude in the past.

Property manager

Oliver Robinson

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside. Pick up butts please.

Open fires (wood, charcoal) are not allowed by short term renters by Park County ordinance. Wood is for the wood-burning stove only.

Only waste and toilet paper down the toilet. Throw food waste in the trash. We are on a septic system and feminine hygiene products cause problems.

Wood burning stove door should be completely shut when burning. Kindling is in the lower drawer of the TV hutch. Fire can be dangerous.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fairplay

Located in Valley of the Sun, a neighbourhood in Fairplay, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Matchless Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Creek Fen Preserve and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alma, CO

What's nearby

South Park City Museum - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
Mount Evans - 57 min drive - 21.7 km
Breckenridge Ski Resort - 65 min drive - 43.1 km
Twin Lakes - 79 min drive - 31.2 km
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 86 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Park Brewing - ‬19 min drive
‪Otto’s - ‬19 min drive
‪Otto's Food Cart - ‬16 min drive
‪Brown Burro Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Mc Call's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Mountain Retreat in Valley of the Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Quiet Mountain Retreat in Valley of the Sun located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Park County Public Library, Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course and South Park City Museum. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey O.

24 October 2024

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

Great experience!

Property is just as it’s described! Host was quick with replies, clean home and check in was easy!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hwayoung J.

19 October 2024

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

Incredibly good

We had a wonderful time staying at this cabin with our family. The cabin was exceptionally clean, which made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. It was also incredibly peaceful, allowing us to unwind and enjoy nature without any distractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

17 July 2024

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

Mountain Getaway

This cabin was perfect for our mountain getaway. The property was beautiful and the cabin was clean and very well kept. The cabin had everything we needed and then some. Would definitely book again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

20 March 2024

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

Serenity hi in the mountains !

We absolutely loved your cabin, and it was very clean, comfortable and had wonderful outdoor long range views, and was very peaceful and serene, yet close enough to Breakenridge ski resort ! We highly recommend your cabin to future guests

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

13 December 2022

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

Mountain retreat

This was a lovely get away for our family before the summer ended. The warning about needing 4 wheel drive in winter is no joke. But the crazy path to the house was worth it. Very clean and comfortable. Super cozy and wells stocked for those that want to cook for their family. Would love to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisbel W.

25 August 2022

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

A beautiful getaway

We had a wonderful family weekend. The property was just as the description noted. We felt the place was clean and well maintained. Instructions were very clear. My toddler loved exploring the area around the cabin. Loved how secluded and quiet the area felt. We will be returning to this cabin!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

15 June 2022

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

One with nature

Loved it, needed time away from the hustle and craziness of town and work. Directions to the property that was given by owner was extremely helpful and easy to find. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Heber Springs, USA

10 June 2022

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

Huge cabin with everything we could need for our stay!

Let me start by saying this property is pretty high in elevation. We are from elevations of no more than 1000' above sea level. We had a total of 7 people in our group. Everyone except two of us acclimated quite easily. The other two have underlying health issues, so it made our stay at this cabin impossible. We had to leave early. I just wanted to start with this so that I could explain the stay we did have. The drive up to the cabin was a little rough, but if you take it slow it really is not that bad. The directions that were given took us right to the cabin and overall it was just a nice little drive. The cabin is not far from town at all, and easily accessible to a grocery store, convenient stores, and the cutest little town with shopping. When we pulled up to the cabin it was so nice and clean, as well as a beautiful view from the deck area. Inside we had everything we needed plus more. This cabin has a really nice set up. We had two different families in our group and there was more than enough room. It was almost like one family could have upstairs and one family could have down stairs. Even though we stayed in June, it was still chilly out at night. The fireplace was perfect. When I left Oliver know that we might not complete our stay due to the family members having issues acclimating, he offered options that past guest have used and pointers for the high elevation. Once I let him know it was more than likely due to underlying health issues, he understood and knew it was probably more than needing extra oxygen. Checking out was simple and easy. There was a small list of asks upon checking out. I let him know once we left and he still was in contact with me a couple days after to see how the family members having issues were doing. He even let me know if he was able to book the property on the days we left early he would refund some of our money. It was such a short notice that I knew it would likely not happen, I still thought that was so great of him to go through the trouble of changing our dates and trying to do that for us. If this owner had other properties I would book with him before anyone else. Even though our stay was cut short due to our own reasons, the experience was great with the check in, cabin, and check out.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

william c.

17 March 2022

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

Beautiful cabin thanks

Very Comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi M.

22 February 2022

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

Perfect mountain getaway!

This was the perfect mountain getaway for a group of friends or family! We planned to stay at the cabin for most of the trip and found plenty to do. The main living space was great for meal times, card games and catching up. We spent one day sledding which was a blast! We also saw wild life right in the backyard. Our group did travel to Keystone for an afternoon of skiing and was only a 1 hr drive. I cannot recommend this place enough and Oliver was a great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis B., The Colony, USA

28 November 2021

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Thanksgiving break 2021

My family and I had a great time! This is the perfect place to spend time away from everything but close enough to go out for fun activities with the family. The cabin is beautiful and well maintained. Oliver was a great host! He stayed in constant communication with me to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay there. Yes, we will definitely share our experience with friends and other family and come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Saint George, KS

4 August 2021

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

Fantastic family stay

We’ve traveled to CO a few times the past few summers for hiking/relaxing and this place was a fantastic “home base” for us to spend time getting away from it all. Lovely home and owner communication was awesome. Five star all around, even with a rainy week for our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

6 July 2021

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Awesome time in Alma!! :)

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Alma, Colorado. So many things to do. We toured Fairplay and South Park for a couple of days and then went into Colorado Springs to God's Garden and went and played mini golf. Next day we caught a fishing Charter through Big Ed's (Dillon Reservoir) and caught a few rainbow trout, brought them back to the cabin and cooked them up! Next day we went back into Denver and caught a Rockies game! Also hit Buena Vista! A beautiful drive no matter which direction and added 1000 miles on our rental vehicle. :) This place was perfect for us cause it was central for all of the places we wanted to go. Owners are Super Nice and communication was great! 5-Stars all around. Hope to come back sometime very soon! Thanks, the Moneypenny's!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

20 June 2021

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

Cozy cabin nestled in the mountains

Quiet, comfortable cabin with everything you need to enjoy some time with friends and family. My 4-year old loved the foosball table and watching movies. Take the roads leading to cabin very slow. They can be a little rough. We had a wonderful time in the cabin and will keep it in mind, if we make that way again. The owner, Oliver, was easy to get ahold of if questions and very helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed A.

16 May 2021

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

Great place for a short vacation

Great place to stay away from the city.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F., Colorado Springs, CO

9 March 2021

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

Nice Place

This cabin was perfect for a girl's weekend getaway. There was plenty of space for 7 adults. We never felt cramped. The owner was very responsive and answered any questions we had. Though there are houses nearby it feels very secluded. I would definitely use this property again if I were in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia R.

1 March 2021

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

Amazing cabin

It was a really nice comfortable place to stay. It is a very cute cabin. The cabin is surrounded by trees. It’s very hidden for your privacy, we got lost a couple of times. It’s very high up on the mountain, but worth the drive up.

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

19 October 2020

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

Wonderful cabin with a view!

The cabin was so beautiful! The owner was very responsive and gave me all the info I needed to check in and check out. There are also informative instructions at the cabin also. There are lots of brochures to help navigate all the wonderful things to do around the area. The beds were soooo comfortable! Humidifiers were provided which we used a lot! Fully stocked kitchen. All appliances worked excellent. Gas grill was provided that we used everyday. Extra linens were provided. Warm blankets and a cozy home atmosphere. We will definitely be back! Everyone said it was the best vacation!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

10 January 2019

Spectacular

The most beautiful house we ever stayed.... So cozy and clean... the fireplace was amazing.... the house feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere in the woods but it’s just a 15-20 min ride to the little city.... once u inside there , u don’t want to leave. I’m always cold so i was scared the heat won’t be good enough but it was perfect. The fireplace warms up the whole living room. The view from the living room is spectacular. We woke up every morning at 6:30 just so we can witness the sunrise , a must to see. Everything was perfect. Thank you Oliver.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dewana H., Thompsons Station

31 December 2018

The most beautiful and serene place we have ever stayed. Thank you Oliver.

Spending Christmas at Oliver's cabin was one of the best holidays my kids and I have ever experienced. Everything was perfect and more beautiful than the write up about the property. I would recommend to anyone looking for a winter retreat to stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Oliver Robinson

We're a family of 4 plus Indigo the black lab. We love the mountains and our mountain home and we think you'll enjoy it, too.

What makes this property unique

Perched in a secluded neighborhood on the side of a mountain, you'll have peace and quiet to recharge, while being 15 minutes from the small town of Fairplay and 22 miles from Breckenridge if you need to scratch a social itch, hang out at a brewery or get on your skis.

Languages:

English, French

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2- Upstairs

Common Area Downstairs

Downstairs

Master

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Downstairs Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property