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Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.

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Sunset view from the deck
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fairplay, CO
  • South Park City Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mount Evans
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Leadville, CO (LXV-Lake County)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.

This hidden mountain getaway has a spacious deck that invites you out of the vaulted great room and into the magnificent mountain air. The overlooks of the lodgepole pine forest and distant snow-capped peaks are spectacular. Be sure to get your selfie with Mt. Sherman in the background!

Off the beaten path, you'll enjoy this warm and spacious cabin with large windows and stunning views to wake each morning to. The Bristlecone features an open floor plan with a cozy wood stove, and a large family-sized dining table. Make yourself a warm cup of hot chocolate or grill out some delicious burgers with our full stocked kitchen and grilling supplies. There's even a buffet full of some of your soon-to-be favorite card games, board games, brain teasers, and puzzles so that everyone can gather together for your mountain memory-making, family fun.

There are two bedrooms on the main level with a full bath. The Queen-sized bed, Guest Room even offers a extra-oversized closet that can double as a quiet napping area for little ones, complete with a pack n' play. The other main level sleeping space is our Bunk Room, containing two twin-over-full bunks. Upstairs is a King-size bed, Master Bedroom Suite, full bath, and a cozy loft with bean bags, more games, and mountain views. Don't tell anyone, but some of our favorite views of Mt Sherman are often from that loft window!

The basement is laid out for easy entry directly from the garage, where you can pull-in, drop your skiing, hiking, biking, or other adventure gear right at the door and then get comfortable with more living space and another full bathroom. This lower level family area is set up with a pool table and an 80" curved Smart TV for hours of entertainment, complete with DVDs, Blu-rays, and connected to Disney+ and Amazon Prime. This level also features a laundry/utility room with full-size high-efficiency washer and dryer to keep the adventures rolling, even after the dust and dirt show up.

The Bristlecone is located in the majestic mountain community of Valley of the Sun, 10 minutes north of Fairplay, 24 miles south of great skiing and activities in Breckenridge, or 45 miles from world famous white water rafting, hot springs, and adventures in Buena Vista.

We are nestled away at 11,200 feet, up a wonderful winding road that passes through portions of Pike National forest. During the snow season (Oct - April), we strongly recommend snow chains, 4-Wheel Drive vehicles, and/or snow tires in case there's snowfall while you're there.

Have a large family or multiple families traveling together? Consider checking out Cabin 322, VRBO property ID 2394105. This property is located right next door and our shared space contains an excellent frisbee golf course in the summer!

Please ask about our Military Service Member DISCOUNT!

-----IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES TO NOTE-----

***NO PETS or animals of any kind in the home. Security deposit will be forfeited for non-compliance and reservation canceled with no refund.

***NO OPEN FIRES On The Property - Park County recently passed a county-wide ban on open fires of any kind. This also means no fireworks, and no bonfires. So sorry! We want to keep our guests, neighbors, community and Pike National Forest as safe as possible and ask that you help us by abiding by this new municipal regulation. A $500 Fire Violation Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance, and reservation will be immediately canceled with no refunds given.

***NO SMOKING (tobacco, marijuana, etc.) on the property while staying at The Bristlecone. Due to our high alpine forested community, we are at a severe risk for forest fires. We want to keep our guests, neighbors, community and Pike National Forest as safe as possible. No smoking inside. No smoking outside. No smoking on the deck. No smoking anywhere on the property. A $1,000 Smoking Violation Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance, and reservation will be immediately canceled with no refunds given.

***SECURITY: We have cameras monitoring the property when the home is vacant. During your stay the inside cameras are turned off, however the outside cameras do remain on for security & wildlife.

Property manager

Holly Binger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PETS or animals of any kind in the home -- Security deposit will be forfeited for non-compliance and reservation canceled with no refund.
NO OPEN FIRES On The Property -- $500 Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance.
NO SMOKING anywhere on the property -- $1,000 Fee will be deducted from security deposit if found in non-compliance.

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 the mountains. South Park City Museum and Alma Fire House & Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Alma's Historic Ladies Aid Hall and Matchless Mine. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

  • South Park City Museum - 20 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Mount Evans - 62 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort - 68 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 91 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Twin Lakes - 91 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Vail, CO (EGE-Eagle County Regional) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Park Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Otto’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Otto's Food Cart - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Brown Burro Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mc Call's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Mountains! Relax with a gorgeous front row view of Mt. Sherman. located?

Located in Valley of the Sun, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Park County Public Library, South Park City Museum and Highside Brewing. Alma Fire House & Mining Museum and Alma Town Park & Disc Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

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

Very clean and quiet cabin

Great location and some of the best views ever off a deck. Great place to catch amazing sunsets. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa V.

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

Girls trip in the mountains

It was a beautiful retreat to relax and enjoy the views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa V.

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

Fairplay get away

Beautiful home with open windows, saw snow falling from dining/living area and very beautiful views of the mountains. Very clean and cozy. Close to Breckenridge and other little towns. Stores are close by for quick access to needs. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway. We do plan on returning P.S. chains were needed during our stay Just FYI - Vanessa V.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan h.

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

Great Experience

From start to finish I had a phenomenal experience with this property. Ben and Holly maintained excellent communication as I had a few questions. They made everything so seamless. The property had plenty of space for our group. It was easy to locate with their instructions. We had three cars and there was plenty of parking available. We enjoyed the stay and highly recommend the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan N.

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

Beautiful Cabin and Great Location

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay here. It was in a beautiful location and the cabin itself was lovely. Owners were also very friendly. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great cabin with excellent views

We have a overall great stay. We enjoyed all the towns around FairPlay and really some some fabulous sites. I would definitely stay here again. Great host who are very helpful. We saw Breckinridge , aspen, Leadville, beanua vista, manitou springs and Colorado Springs so it is decent driving distant from those towns.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

AMAZING!

We had SUCH a wonderful stay at the Bristlecone Cabin. Our group ranged from 2yo up to 67yo and we all just absolutely loved it. It is decorated so beautifully and every space is SO cozy. It was the perfect place for us to come "home" to every day. Thank you, again, for sharing this beautiful space!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADNAN S.

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

Great place

Beautiful cabin house and perfect spot to Access other places. You will enjoy the views and breathtaking beauty of mountains. Strongly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in the mountains

We enjoyed the beautiful views! The pool table and games were an added bonus, as was the passing fox seen off the deck. The primary bedroom was spacious and comfortable and the floor to ceiling windows in the living room provided a great view. Host was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Z.

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

Very nice place. Best equipped with essentials that I've ever stayed

Very nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

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

Winter stay

Great place to stay to hit the surrounding ski mountains in the winter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Beautiful cabin

This cabin and the view were absolutely gorgeous! Cannot recommend it enough. The elevation was a bit high for us Ohio folks but got used to it after a few days and were able to enjoy ourselves. The kids loved the basement area and spent every evening down there playing pool and watching movies. Saw lots of
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Cabin get away

Beautiful place. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Amazing view!

The online pictures of The Bristlecone shared the exact views we enjoyed out the windows. The cabin was well stocked from kitchen items to warm fuzzy blankets. During our stay, the blanket of snow made the scenery even more picturesque.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Beautiful mountain home

Perfect for families with younger kids and teens. Very spacious kitchen and family room with several great spots for the kids to hang out. Close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bradley P.

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

Bristlecone

Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Family fun adventure

We had a group of 10 people with one 7 year old and a one year old. The cabin was beautiful, comfortable, and spacious with a gorgeous view! Sat on the deck and enjoyed morning coffee. Played lots of pool in the downstairs room. Everyone slept well. We also saw 5 moose on the road to the cabin! Thank you for an amazing and memorable week.Thank you for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Fairplay Cabin Stay

The Host was very responsive and the facility and mountain views were outstanding. The property had several emmenities that made the stay extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Great Location

Incredible location and beautiful home. Very remote but easy access to many of locations. Very easy to unwind and appreciate the simple things in this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Fantastic property!

Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Perfect beautiful cabin for families

The property around the cabin was perfect for our little explorers! And the cabin itself was comfortable with more than everything we needed to make sure we were comfortable during our stay! 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great cabin and surroundings

what a wonderful place to stay the cabin was roomy, had all of the neccesties, the nature, and wildlife surroundings were astonishing. We saw moose everyday with a simple drive down the road. We hope to be able to book this cabin every year from now on!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie T.

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

Colorado vacation

We had a great family vacation right before school started. This cabin has everything you need, is comfortable, clean and in a great location to wonderful hikes! Would love to come back in the winter
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Mountain Escape

We had a great time at Bristlecone. We loved the scenery and snow and being able to play in it! House and views were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place.

This is a beautiful house. The views are amazing. The host were quick to answer our questions & concerns. My family & I had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Holly Binger

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