from $600.00/Nightly
Remote-uncrowded-secluded- hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, private river
Steamboat Springs, CO, USA-
Sleeps 16
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4 Bedrooms
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3.5 Bathrooms
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3500 (sq.ft)
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Cabin
About the Property
Wild Skies Cabin Rentals in the Flat Tops of NW Colorado is a little more than 1 hour from Steamboat Springs, CO. The cabin is a 3,600 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths mountain retreat near Trapper's Lake. It comes complete with radiant in floor heat, is located on the Flat Tops National Scenic Byway on County Road 8 and is surrounded on three sides by Routt National Forest which borders the Flat Top Wilderness area and the White River National Forest in Northwest Colorado. Decks overlook 1/2 mile of private river front frontage with excellent trout fishing. Right from the front door you can hike, hunt or horseback ride directly in the wilderness, as well as fish directly on the property or just a few short miles away on natural alpine lakes and streams. In the winter you can snowmobile right from the front door. OUR HOME LOOKS LIKE A MAGICAL SNOW GLOBE IN THE WINTER WITH THE SNOW SOFTLY FALLING. YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT. In the winter, the only road access takes you from the Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Springs Airport to our place and you park 2.5 miles from the cabin. We then take you in on a Snowcat or Jeep with Mattracks the last 2.5 miles. Although you can get to Mt. Werner in Steamboat Springs from our place for Alpine skiing, it would take you a 45 minute to one hour walk back to your car if you don't have a snowmobile (3 minutes on a snowmobile). Although the walk is beautiful, you then have an hours drive to Steamboat and then you have to navigate downtown Steamboat traffic to the other side of town and up the mountain to the ski resort. So we are not the right fit if you plan on skiing everyday. However, if you just want to go for a day it is totally doable and fun from our place. We do not get pizza delivery. There are no bars or restaurants or grocery stores. We are a secluded high end property but NOT at the RESORT. We are for folks wanting privacy and who don't want to see other people or buildings/condos. We are great for Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, snowshoeing and playing in the snow. Wild Skies' cabin located in the Flat Tops is the perfect mountainside retreat. With over 1/2 mile of river frontage at 8500 feet elevation and nestled in a grove of aspen and pine trees, the cabin exudes an atmosphere of rustic elegance. Most anyone that has stayed at Wild Skies' cabin, has just been awe struck by the vastness and sheer beauty of the cabin area. The vistas/the views they get to see are breathtaking. From the wildlife, the mountains, rivers and streams to the charming features of the cabin. In the summertime the wildflowers are spectacular. In the wintertime, it is peaceful and serene and an undiscovered gem for snowmobiling. Often you are the only one there snowmobiling and have access to fresh powder even days after the last snowfall. Wild Skies' offers amazing four season recreational opportunities, comfortable accommodations, and an excellent location in the Flat Tops (1 hour from Steamboat Springs) and cabins in Craig, Colorado too! Fishing: There is 1/2 mile of private river frontage onsite for great Colorado River Cutthroat trout fishing in addition to over 500,00 acres of fly fishing paradise within a 20-40 mile radius of our cabin. Much of the wilderness area is high, gently undulating plateau. Once you're atop this plateau, a short, steep climb of about 1500 feet from most trailheads to get to great fly fishing spots. Most of the fishing lakes lie between 10,600 and 11,200 feet in elevation and have wide-open shorelines, where you can double-haul to your hearts content, often in complete solitude. Trails run to or near most lakes, but cross-country travel options are unlimited for the fly fisherman wiling to hike and explore the area. Back Country Horseback Riding: For those looking for a place to bring your horses or mules or rent them, look no further. Horseback riders that have assess to areas around Aspen, Vail and Steamboat say those areas cannot hold a candle to our location. From corrals onsite to several horse trails within 200 yards to 1/2 mile from our front door, the views and access to the first designated wilderness in the US and the nature beauty preserved therein are at your fingertips. Enjoy rides that only take a couple hours to ones that require 8+ hours for the dedicated back country horseback rider. Snowmobiling: It is an ideal winter retreat for secluded snowmobiling, snowshoeing or Nordic skiing receiving annual snowfalls between 300-600." The cabin location is extremely snowmobile friendly and offers riding opportunities right from our front door with a covered carport at the front entrance for your snowmobiling comfort and convenience. Within a few moments, sledders can be floating through awesome powder conditions or weaving through cozy forest settings in over 230,000+ acres of terrain filled with bowls of untouched powder. It is a boondocker's paradise. One board member of the MN Snowmobile Association said the following: "We have snowmobiled all over the western United States and have been to numerous well known snowmobile destinations and our trip to Wild Skies Cabin in 2015 was our best trip yet. Loads of powder fresh snow, endless terrain and no one else in sight. We had the entire place to ourselves." Our snowmobile guests, even professional snowmobilers from those over the top extreme snowmobiling dvds that live just over an hour or two away, say they had no idea our part of Colorado even existed for snowmobiling. Views of Steamboat Springs, Ski Resort can be seen just a few miles from our cabin and snowmobilers love snowmobiling the powder meadows/bowls and finding those great steeps. We are just far enough away that locals usually don't bother coming our way. However, we are easy enough to find and worth the extra 1 hour drive to avoid the crowds and find the fresh powder and immerse yourself in the views of untouched wilderness while being able to snowmobile hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests without snowmobile restrictions. Snowmobile rentals are available from local companies. Local mountains rise to 12,500 feet, providing exceptional photo opportunities and first class powder conditions in an alpine setting for all types of snowmobiles and snowmobiling. Adjacent hills offer great bowls and with average snowfalls of 20-25 feet or more, snowmobilers are roaming area mountaintops well into May. If you like having thousand of acres to yourself-this is your cabin. Hunting: Located in the heart of the largest elk herd in the world at 42,000+ elk with a cow to bull ratio of 4:1 which is exception for an area that offers over the counter elk licenses and often has leftover bull and cow licenses for almost all the rifle seasons. The mule deer are great and an early rifle season is also offered in our Game Management Unit 12 (GMU 12). We are also just a few miles from GMU 231 where unlimited over the counter archery elk licenses can be purchased. We are the only secluded cabin rental for a 20-50 mile radius. This is especially important during rifle season 4 (Nov 13-18 or so) as temperatures as night can reach to zero and a wall tent or pop-up camper isn't going to provide the heat you need. As a result our area is mostly abandoned for hunting during rifle 4 as very few folks endure those nightly temperatures. This virtually assures you a nice area to hunt without the added hunting pressure seen in other areas and other seasons. |
Amenities
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- forests
- playground
- pond
- private river, largest elk herd in the world, lakes, scenic byway
Entertainment
- Television(TV)
- Video Library
- Game Room
- Books
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Satellite / Cable
- Toys
- snowmobiling, horseback riding, hunting, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing
Essentials
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Parking
House Rule
- Check-in: 3:30 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
Important
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Television(TV)
- Satellite / Cable
- Outdoor Grill
- No Smoking
Kitchen & Dining
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dining
- Dining Area
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
Location Type
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Rural
- Mountain View
Nice-to-have
- Fireplace
Other Services
- Private Chef
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Kayak / Canoe
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & Snowboard
- Bicycles
Popular Amenities
- Internet
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Basic Soaps
- Living Room
- Paper Towels
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Wireless Internet
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- Living Area
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- skiing
- spelunking
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Themes
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Availability Calendar
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Min Stay |
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| Standard Rates - - |
$600.00 | - | - | - | 4 |
Additional Rate Information
Policies & Payments
Payment Policies
600 USD per night upto 6 people
50 USD extra per person per night plus taxes
Needs to be Credit Card on File for damage deposite.
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Reviews
Lisa is awesome!! Great place for every outdoor enthusiast and family getaways..... Lodge is big and beautiful with lots of outdoor things to do...Thanks so much and we will definitely be back!!
This was a great experience for our group of snowmobilers. We had a blast playing in the snow and staying at this 5 star cabin. They have it all. It's your own little private resort. Lisa and Chip are great to work with and go above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks again Lisa and Chip!
We had a big group of Mountian riders. traveled from Minnesota, Colorado and California to meet up and ride together. The House is amazing!! and set up well to sleep many. One of the most beautiful homes we have rented and affordable for the size it occupies. Kitchen was perfect, Fireplace!! Very fun downstairs with plenty of games. The riding was amazing and plenty of untouched areas. We were lucky and had great snow! It is definitely off the main grid. pack well and dont forget anything. Long haul to nearest town. Would recommend this house and we will be back!!
I highly recommend this property. It was perfect for our group of 10 snowbikers. Comfortable, clean, plenty of room, great cooking facilities. With 3 floors, it worked well, especially for an old guy like me who wanted to go to bed earlier than the young bucks! The view was spectacular and the best snowmobiling ever. It's a secret treasure! We only saw 5 other people in 5 days of snowmobiling. The hosts were great to work with also. We have already booked for next year!
Short trail ride and you are in great snow! Minimal traffic was nice to see. Wide open meadows to hill climbs, this area has something for every skill level. We will be back!
5 mile trail ride to areas where the only tracks in the snow are your own!
Wild Skies is an outstanding place to retreat to with first class accommodations. No expense was spared on building this property. Comfort, cleanliness and fine detail are the norm throughout this home in the mountains. The owners were great to work with and accommodating. Highly recommend it weather you are hunting, fishing or just relaxing as we were.
A very beautiful, clean home. A very remote location with great horseback riding near by and beautiful lakes. The owners are very friendly and super helpful with any and all needs. We all had a great, relaxing time here.
A large and beautiful lodge set in a pristine landscape amidst aspen and pine forest on the western end of the Flat Top mountains, with a creek running below it. We had fun lounging on the deck gazing at the view, and fishing for trout in the stream below. We also drove about five minutes up the road to fish in Vaughn Lake, another beautiful setting with rolling wildflower hills around the lake. There's lots of good hikes through the aspen forests nearby too. Definitely this is the place to stay in the Flat Tops!!!
I can't even express how wonderful our stay in this beautiful home was. We had the time of our lives! Chip and Lisa were so very nice and helpful. We got home last week and are already making plans to return. We will definitely be making this a yearly tradition!
