FAQ

What are the views like?

Year-round views of Mount Blue Sky from four decks plus the rooftop deck, with 270-degree views up top.

How close is the skiing?

Loveland ski area is about 35 minutes; Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Winter Park are all within an hour.

How far is the airport?

Denver International Airport is about an hour away — easy for a group arriving on different flights.

What is there to do nearby?

Downtown Idaho Springs is 12 minutes away — a historic mining town with great restaurants, breweries, and the Indian Hot Springs. Hiking and biking start right out the back door, and there’s whitewater rafting on Clear Creek in summer.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes — 2 nights on weekdays and 3 on weekends, with longer minimums on far-out and peak dates.

Are there any booking fees?

No. When you book direct here, you pay the nightly rate plus 7.55% tax — no service fees, no cleaning fee, no pet fee. A $500 refundable security-deposit hold is placed on a card 2 days before arrival and released about 7 days after checkout.

How do payments and cancellations work?

50% is due at booking and the balance 30 days before check-in. Cancellations: 100% refund 60+ days before arrival, 50% between 30 and 60 days, and no refund within 30 days.

Can we bring kids and dogs?

Both! The house is kid friendly (crib and daybed in the Kids Queen Room) and dog friendly — up to 3 dogs. The primary renter must be 23 or older, and the house sleeps a maximum of 14 guests. No smoking, no events.

Do we need a special vehicle?

From October through May, a 4WD or AWD vehicle with snow tires is required — and it’s good to have year round. The house is off a decently maintained dirt road that’s always a bit bumpy.

What does off-grid mean for our stay?

The house runs on solar with generator backup and has two WiFi providers for redundancy — all the normal comforts. We just ask that you be mindful of energy and water use, especially with a full house.