Skyview Terrace

Welcome to Skyview Terrace!  Open and full of natural light, this third level studio suite features incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Peaks and sweeping views of the San Luis Valley.  Enjoy dark starry night skies on the deck by the warmth of the fire table and walk to the creek trail from the parking area in just a few minutes. This Skyview suite features one king bed and one queen bed, a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, spacious full bathroom, open living area with a bistro table, television, cozy chair, couch that folds out into a bed and washer and dryer. This location is amazing; on the greenbelt with Creekside hiking/walking trail that leads to the park downhill and heads uphill to connect to the trail system that will take you all the way to Willow Lake and other excellent local hikes.  

The living room is spacious and open with a functional studio style layout; offering plenty of space to spread out on the couch and lounger to watch movies or star gaze from the panoramic window views. The kitchen has everything you need; an oven/stove, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, blender, coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster, waffle maker and more. The kitchen and dining area is open, yet cozy loaded with dishware, cookware and bakeware for cooking during your stay or retreat. There is a second open sleeping area adjacent to the dining area with a queen bed and beautiful valley views from the window. The living area and kitchen/dining area can be separated with privacy curtains to create two private rooms for sleeping at night if needed. The bathroom is unique and spacious with picture windows of the mountains and beautiful valley views and a sitting area that is great for watching the sunset over the valley floor.

Your stay at Skyview Terrace includes a self-serve simple breakfast.  We offer a very simple selection of tea, coffee, fruit, oatmeal and waffle mix for the waffle maker. There's a small blender and juicer as well as pots pans and skillets for cooking and a simple selection of utensils for baking.  A laundry closet with washer and dryer makes this a great space for extended stays and quiet retreats.  

While you will have a totally private parking area, entrance and suite this property is home to a couple with dogs and cats. The third level deck is completely private, there is a second outdoor deck space that guests have access to located on the second story deck on the way up to the third level. Here guests are welcome to use the BBQ griddle and bench chair with table.  Please note however that you may be greeted by very friendly dogs and kitties!  Please do not let the cats inside your suite.  You will find the black and white cat is very curious and social and may try to sneak in your door as you come and go so please keep an eye out. If for some reason he gets inside the apartment and you need help retrieving him, contact the property manager and she will assist you. 

Sleeping Arrangements: One King Bed ~ One Queen Bed ~ Fold Out Twin Couch

Maximum of Four People Please ~ Please No Pets



Skyview Terrace is a third level unit.  Please note that you will need to climb two flights of stairs to reach the top- for the reward-Skyviews Galore! 







Kitchen Amenities Include: Oven/Stove ~ Refrigerator ~ Cookware ~ Bakeware ~ Utensils ~ Coffee Maker ~ Tea Kettle ~ Toaster  ~ Blender ~ Waffle Maker







Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.





A High Elevation Experience Like No Other

Crestone, Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat.

The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes

The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen-thousand-foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.

Activities and Shopping in Crestone

Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!

Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation

Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

Hot Springs

Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs

Hiking Trails

Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail

Activities

Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours