Glenwood Springs, Colorado
After turning off 4 mile and driving over the creek, you will arrive at Casa del Sol by walking up flagstone patio steps and entering a spacious, sunny studio. There is a bedroom nook with a comfortable king size bed, a fully stocked kitchen, cozy kitchen table, and a large soft couch for relaxing. There is a spacious bathroom which includes a closet and a washer and dryer. The living space has multiple wide windows looking out to the mountains. You have your own balcony where you can enjoy the views of Mount Sopris. The vaulted 20-foot ceiling allows there to be a comfortable open loft accessible by a ladder where you will find a full bed and living space.
Casa del Sol is perfect if you are hoping to experience the mountain town life and yet be able to retreat to a quieter space - or if you want to be a 10-minute drive away from Sunlight Ski Resort. Casa del Sol is uniquely located between Glenwood Springs and Sunlight Mountain Resort- each one about 5 miles away on Four Mile Road.
Casa Del Sol is great for couples but can accommodate up to 4 guests. Please note, that Casa Del Sol has a studio style layout, thus privacy is limited if the group is more than a couple.
Please also note that the driveway serves 3 other residences, spread out on more than 10 acres (plus 10 acres of mountainside). The nearest house is 30 yards away. Casa Del Sol sits on top of a garage, which is simply used for storage (not cars). We live in the next house over, and we have great relationships with each of our neighbors. The families include children and a few friendly dogs.
Where the driveway crosses the creek, there is a small field on one side (for playing ball and running around), and on the other side an open area with horseshoes and creek access. This area is open to guests as well as neighbors (but you will usually have the space to yourself). There is no fishing at the creek (but there are several rivers in the area that boast world-class fly fishing). In the spring the creek will be much higher, slowing to a meandering stream in the summer.
In the summer, the hike up Ski Sunlight is beautiful and quiet - you will often find yourself the only one there. Four Mile Park offers hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. If you are a runner or biker- Dry Park Road is less than a mile up Four Mile, and offers 8 miles of compacted dirt road which meanders through open ranch land and sagebrush. You can access Carbondale if you keep driving, 11 miles total. This is near the Spring Gulch Nordic Ski Center, a wonderful place to classic or skate ski in the winter.
Ski Resorts: Ski Sunlight is a short ten-minute drive up the road. Sunlight offers a wide variety of terrain, with a friendly local charm.
Aspen is forty miles away - and boasts four world-class resorts - Snowmass, Highlands, Buttermilk and Ajax. The crowds in Aspen are minimal compared to the resorts closer to the front range.
For more world-class skiing, Vail and Beaver Creek are an hour away to the east.
Approximate Distances to Local Attractions:
Sunlight Ski Area & Nordic Trails 6 miles / 12 minutes
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort 6.5 miles / 12 minutes
Spring Gulch Nordic Area 10 miles / 20 minutes
Downtown Glenwood Springs 6 miles / 12 minutes
Carbondale 10 miles / 20 minutes
Snowmass 30 miles / 40 minutes
Aspen 40 miles / 1 hour
Eagle County Airport 34 miles / 50 minutes
Vail 65 miles / 1 hour 15 minutes
Rifle / Rifle Falls 33 miles / 40 minutes
Palisade (Colorado’s Wine Country) 80 miles / 1 hour 30 minutes
***Special Note for winter guests - All wheel drive or four-wheel drive autos are required when staying in December, January, and February. Difficult conditions may also exist in November and March. We have the driveway professionally plowed and generally do not have problems. However, inappropriate cars can and do get stuck as elevation changes exist on the driveway as well as the possibility of slick ice and deep snow. Stuck cars do cause problems as the driveway services three separate properties. You are required to provide information about the cars that will be driven during the winter. Guests that become stuck are responsible for all associated costs.***
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This vacation house was interesting in its setup and comfortable. We liked the pretty nature surrounding it too. The bed was comfy, nice to have a little kitchen to cook in and the couch was very comfortable too. Good place to stay for vacation in Glenwood Springs and close to place to eat and drink and shop.
The unit was very cute. Clean. The dwelling is on top of a two car garage. I can only assume it was the owner who opened the garage door below us causing the floor to rumble. It was a little startling. Overall it was nice.
The property was only 10-15 minutes from downtown Glenwood Springs and we appreciated being able to stay somewhere quiet, private and remote but still close to activities. Plenty of windows that we could open for a nice breeze. Onsite parking is convenient. The king size bed was comfortable and the property had lots of natural light. I would stay here again.
This was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. We loved the deck, the tasteful decorations, the quiet, and being away from it all.
We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Del Sol. It was beautiful, quiet, cozy and came complete with balcony, scenic views, and a record player to play classical music to set a sophisticated vibe. There were also movies and board games available and the kitchen came complete with a blender, pots and pans, and a crock pot as well as a toaster, gas range and microwave. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend here. We will definitely try to stay at Casa Del Sol next visit! Mark, the host was great, communicative and helpful. I could not recommend Casa Del Sol more.
This property was absolutely beautiful the studio style layout with windows everywhere gave you a feeling of being in the mountains with plenty of room and space to move around. We did not use the loft bed upstairs but that also is a great idea. I will definitely come back to this property. Mark the owner was exceptionally friendly and courteous
This was a small, but not too small, quaint property in a beautiful location. Had quite a few amenities that you wouldn’t find in a hotel room. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves
Casa Del Sol was cozy and quiet. Good amenities and extremely responsive and respectful host. Close to Glenwood, but far enough away to feel secluded and quiet. We will stay here again when we return to Glenwood Springs.
The Casa Del Sol was perfect for our Glenwood Springs getaway!! The property was beautiful and the owner was very easy to work with and provided detailed information about the area restaurants and things to do. The Iron Mountain Hot Springs were awesome and a must do for those that are so linclined. Thank you for the great stay ~ we will be back!! Susan
As soon as we entered the house I felt relaxed and comfortable. The property is well thought out and has plenty of room for a couple. I would definitely stay here again.
Perfect size property for me and a friend visiting the area to do some hiking and relaxing! Everything was clean and comfortable.
Casa del Sol was exactly what we expected. It was in a great location. Far enough from town to be quiet and peaceful, close enough to be convenient. House was clean and comfortable and exactly as described in the listing. If we were to go back to Glenwood Springs, I would definitely stay here again.
Enjoyed the property - felt very comfortable. Kitchen and bath were well equipped and owner was prompt in responding to our questions.
VERY nice place to stay and to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life!
Thus was a great choice for our anniversary celebration. The place is comfortable and the window and balcony views were spectacular. The kitchen has everything we needed for making meals. We hope to return!!
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Mark’s place! He has a great location just 10 minutes away from the ski resort. Casa del Sol was tidy and beautiful.
Beautiful view and very secluded!
What a beautiful location for a relaxing getaway. The rental was light and bright and just the right distance out of town. Price was the best of all other properties we considered. We hope to stay here again
Everything was great :)
The view from this place is stunning. Watching the sunrise in the morning with coffee on the deck was beautiful. The apartment is very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Quiet and clean hidden gem that was well accommodated with everything needed.
Had an amazing time, thanks for having us, and being great with communication.
The location was great for us because we were a little out of town. When I contacted the owner on two occasions he was back to us in less than 5 minutes. Only suggestion I might have for Mark is to perhaps leave a little summary on how to use the TV. Otherwise a wonderful time! Thanks
Enjoyed the stay, accommodations worked great for us. Quiet, pleasant location, convenient to town and other facilities. Would stay again if the occasion arose.
The place was located 10 minutes away from Glenwood Spring in the peaceful countryside. The house was well equipped and nicely decorated. It had a washer and dryer which we needed badly. The view of the of Mount Sopris was incredible.
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