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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
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Twin 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fairplay

Located in Valley of the Sun, a neighborhood 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.
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Fairplay, CO

What's nearby

  • South Park City Museum - 20 min drive
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort - 52 min drive
  • Mount Evans - 62 min drive
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad - 91 min drive
  • Ski Cooper - 105 min drive

Getting around

  • Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

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

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

Jessie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Rocky Mountain Trip
The house is very clean, well appointed, and comfortable for hanging out, quiet time, and sleeping. The location is nice and quiet and has the remote cabin feel and brilliant views, but it is still close enough to Fairplay the town to make the stay convenient. I am glad we picked a pool table and entertainment basement area as the bonus feature for where we stayed as we used that more than we would have a jacuzzi. The local grocery store has everything you will want for cooking and supplies for your time at the cabin - no need to worry about limited options at the store. We also enjoyed breakfast at the Robins Nest several days before our day trips to around the area. I selected Fairplay as a base camp because there are several day trips that are easy to do from there that allowed us to see more of Colorado and the Rockies without having to stay in different places each night. Of course we did not see everything in the week we were there but what we saw was amazing and beautiful. The downtown area of Fairplay also has some amazing shops to explore which allowed my family a rest day from driving, but still let me see some really interesting art from local artists and get some excellent home made ice cream.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!
We had a great weekend staying at this property. They have literally thought of everything that you need. The house has a great layout and so much to do on the property, but the view from the main room and the deck is the real reason to come stay here….just beautiful!!
Stayed 2 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

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

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top of the mountain
We rented for a family wedding and had two families…10 people The place was beautiful and open and easy to find… LOVED it!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mountain Getaway
Ben and Holly are excellent hostesses! Very friendly, and eager to please. We had 2 requests and both were met without any hassles. Property was even better than expected! Very clean, inviting, had everything you needed, and fantastic views! We were greeted with 2 bucks that lived right beside in the wood pile. Saw a moose, coyote, hare, doe and fawn, all while sitting on the deck! Had my husband, some of my kids, and grandkids with me. There is SO much to do, or just sit and relax, enjoy the view and listen to the river below. Pool table and darts were great entertainment after full day of exploring! My family can be very competitive! Plenty of games to play as well! We ate at a great Mexican restaurant in Fairplay the 1st night there. Hiked to Lilypad lake in Frisco. Beautiful hike! Saw a fox. Went to Blue Lakes, explored around there at waterfall, while rest of family hiked to the top of the mountain! Went to Turquoise Lake, refreshing swim after walk along the lake. Picniced there. Those are just a few things we did. So beautiful! Officer's Gulch is great too!! As we all got ready to go our separate ways and head back home, we ate breakfast in Fairplay at a place called Otto's. Fantastic food! Doesn't look like much, but glad we went! Must try it out! We always enjoy going to the mountains in the summer, and we picked an amazing place to stay, with great hostesses! Couldn't have asked for anything better! Very pleased!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Property and owner issues
This is a beautiful cabin in a gorgeous setting. However, there are some serious issues that I believe the owners still need to iron out. On our first day by dinner time, we turned on the water faucet, and no water came out. We hadn’t taken showers or baths or even used much water in the preparation of dinner. We alerted the owner said he would send out a plumber. The plumber didn’t come until we were checking out on day three. On the second night at 2:15 AM all of the smoke alarms woke us up on the first floor. We opened windows (although there was no smoke). We pulled all of the smoke detectors down and dismantled the batteries. We were up for the rest of the night. I called VRBO and asked them to contact him and request a one night credit and he refused. If you don’t need sleep or water, rent this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful get away
Wonderful quiet place, perfect to come back to after rough days of hiking and exploring! Thank you! Well stocked, everything worked well. Clean and very beautiful. Communication prompt. We are so glad we chose this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
Ben and Holly gave us just what my family needed! Absolute relaxation and some much family time. We were able to do a lol of site seeing in-between the rain showers. The only sad part, was on our way back to the cabin, (in heavy down poor /snow,)we came across a head on car accident and we don't think the driver made it. But the house, the area was absolutely gorgeous!!! Will definitely be coming back next year and the years to come as we are Going to make this as our yearly trip out to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day Weekend Reset
The Property Was As Majestic Looking in Person As It Was In The Photos! Set Deep Within The Mountainside .An Absolute Mind Blowing Experience! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW! Perfect!!
This place is awesome!! It had everything anyone could want.. small details were all there in abundance! From babies on up..a gate to be able to block stairway from little adventurous ones, games, toys… I’d love to bring my grandkids back! Beautiful place that feels very secluded even though there are some other places around, the trees block them so you feel alone. I sat on the deck all day just reading and looking at the beautiful snow capped mountains! Kitchen had EVERYTHING available. It is light and bright with the huge windows to look out. There were no steep drives to go up… all so well done. Never had any problems getting hold of them, they had great recommendations of where to shop, (Breckinridge) eat, and even had some chocolates to greet us..Would recommend highly!! Hope we get to go back with at least part of our family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Time
This place is gorgeous! We were looking for a quiet place where we could enjoy nature and we found it. The mountain views are amazing! The cabin was perfect for our family of 5. We enjoyed sledding outside, playing table games, and watching movies. Also, we were lucky to see 2 moose around. This cabin is well-kept and well-stocked. The kitchen has all the utensils and condiments needed for cooking. This is one of the things I loved about the cabin. The hosts were very attentive and responded quickly to our concerns. The distance from Breckenridge is convenient not too far. We made great memories at this place and hope to come back next time! Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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