Alma, Colorado
Ptarmigan Lodge is an adorable custom log cabin located in a secluded location atop the Valley of the Sun mountains. It is a perfect location for the vacationer looking for a private and wooded location with fabulous views of the white-capped mountains. It is close enough to enjoy shopping and dining in Fairplay, Alma, or Breckenridge, but far enough away to be away from the traffic and noise of the towns. There is a hiking trail and entrance to the National Forest just a few steps away from the driveway. You will enjoy seeing the numerous wildlife in the area too. There are moose, foxes, deer, elk, rabbits, and an occasional bear. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views from the deck. There is also a horseshoe pit for family fun too. The kids will love exploring the area around the cabin.
The home has 3 private bedrooms and two full baths. The bedroom downstairs has a queen bed and a bath with a shower/tub combo. It is at the entry level. On the main level there is a large kitchen, dining room, family room and two bedrooms and one bath. The bath has a walk-in shower. Upstairs there is a huge loft with a flat screen TV which has satellite programming. There is lots of comfy seating for the entire family. There is a desk or study area as well as a full size sofa bed.
The deck has amazing mountain views and views of the forest. You can relax in the big comfortable deck chairs. There is a gas grill provided as well. The parking is off of the road and has plenty of room for 3 or 4 cars and even a small camper or ATV trailer.
Fairplay is called the "Base Camp of the Rockies" because it is near almost every outdoor activity you can think of. There is horseback riding just 15 miles away at the Platte River Ranch. If you like white water rafting, you can go down to the Arkansas River which is only 40 miles away. There are hundreds of hiking trails and many of the famous 14ers are right behind the house like Mt. Sherman, Mt. Democrat, Mt, Bross, Mt. Lincoln, and Quandary. If you are a fisherman, this is the place to go. The Platte River offers Gold medal fishing and there are many lakes as well such as Montgomery Reservoir, Antero, Spinney, 11-Mile, and Jefferson Lake. You can go to a different location every day. In the winter, you will find skiing and boarding at Breckenridge, Keystone, and A-Basin. You can also drive to Copper Mountain and Vail from the home. There is sledding, tubing, ice skating, ice fishing and much more just minutes from the home.
DISCLOSURES:
* This home is located in the Central Rockies at approx 11,526 ft elevation. Please be advised that elevation and weather should be considered when deciding if this location is appropriate.
* Guests are required to have a four-wheel drive vehicle with adequate snow tires or chains during the winter months from November through May. The area is subject to frequent unpredictable and adverse weather conditions which can make travel difficult.
* This home is located in a rural high alpine mountain environment where wildlife, insects and rodents may be encountered. The home is also equipped with a well water system and may have variability in taste, smell or mineral content based on time of year and usage.
* Guests will be required to sign a vacation rental agreement after booking.
* This home is pet friendly. We charge a $50 fee for each pet, and all pets must be approved. This fee is not included in the quoted rate, and will be charged after the booking is confirmed or the day of arrival on the reservation.
Our group consisted of 4 of my daughts, my wife, and my elderly mother in law (with 2 pups). We loved the house and enjoyed the stay. We found lots of good hiking nearby (one really good one is a half mile away). Staying at this high of elevation definitely took a toll on us as Midwesterners. That was a known factor up front but definitelycomes into play more than we have noted at the 10,000 and 9,000 ranges we normally sleep at. I would definitely recommend this home to others. It was very nicely equipped and the accommodations were very wrll laid out and had very comfortable couches and beds too. We seen a fox, moose (2), and numerous very pretty birds in the neighborhood and really enjoyed ou r stay overall.
Lovely, quiet spot. All amenities included.
My wife and I wanted a scenic, secluded home to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The Ptarmigan Lodge Home was just what we were looking for. The staff at Second Home made the week a great Golden Anniversary to remember. Thanks Glen & Connie
The log cabin was the perfect spot for complete peace and quiet. (Minus the pack of coyotes one night.) We enjoyed the short but scenic Pike Trail in the neighborhood.
We had a peaceful few days at this property. It's very remote and the accommodations are very basic. Kitchen is not very well equipped, cleanliness wasn't up to my standards, especially when considering the high cleaning fee that is included in the booking. However, the beds were clean and pretty comfortable, the surroundings are beautiful and it is very peaceful. Fishing and hiking nearby, but not walking distance. You'll need to drive to everything. There is internet, but it is very spotty. If you need to work or do school from your getaway, you'll need to find somewhere else to stay. Since I wanted the teens to unplug for a few days, this really fit our need.
Had a wonderful stay. Can’t wait to return.
The house and property were clean and well kept. We had a small hickup but the company had someone out asap to fix issue. If we visit the area again we'll book here!
Beautiful view
The place needs some finishing in the basement and some windows could not be opened. One of the bedrooms was in that basement and one of the bathrooms was in that basement. Not very convenient. They did a secondary background check that required me to list all the people's names that were staying with me. It was embarrassing and it was not on the listing. I would not stay with them again because of the secondary background check.
We have done several vacation homes and this was the first I've been unhappy with. The upkeep and 3rd party management on this cabin is questionable. I asked for early check-in and although I understand it is never guaranteed, I was told that the property needed a once over inspection that would be done by 1:30pm. I called around noon and advised we would be arriving around 1:05pm and they said we were fine to check in. When we arrived, it was clear we had not been told the truth, becasue there were no signs of anyone being on the property for sometime. It had snowed a week or so before our arrival and there were no vehicle tracks of anykind and my husband had to shovel the deck. Although the place allows dogs and that was great, I believe for the price of the cleaning fee, the cabin could have been cleaned way better. There were cobwebs (old ones too) down in the unfinished basement room, which was outside the 3rd bedroom. So although we had intended on using that bedroom and bathroom for privacy, it was not used. There was a glass in one of the bedrooms upstairs that had obviously been sitting there awhile with hard crustation of some sort in it. Towels had been sitting there and smelled dingy. We rewashed every kitchen item we used prior to us using. There was food stuck on some things and oil/grease on some of the baking items. My husband found a vacuum that hadn't been emptied in sometime as well, but he used it to vacuum the floor and couches to remove some of the hair and dirt. I completely understand that things would not be totally fresh when no one has been there, however being told we couldn't check in because someone had to do a once over and finding what we did wasn't professional. The bright side is that Fairplay is very close, so if you need something you can easily find it in town. The full size bed upstairs was plush and comfortable, quiet neighborhood, good cell service and you definitely need 4 wheel drive. If we had been told the truth and the place had better upkeep and cleanliness, it would have made the stay better.
,We were return visitors to this property. It is a short drive from Denver and perfect for a small group and it is pet friendly. A great hike it at the top of the hill.
Stayed here with my family for my dads 60th birthday! Great location for nearby hikes, fun towns within a 20 min drive. And we LOVED sitting on the huge back deck at night looking at the stars and counting the shooting stars! Awesome time!
We had a wonderful visit to FairPlay CO. The cabin served are needs well. It was clean, comfortable and beautiful. We appreciated that it was dog friendly. The property manager checked in with us several times to ensure all went well.
Property was awesome, quiet and relaxing. Close to Breckinridge for shopping or dinner out.
Everything was great! The communication couldn’t have been better. We had an issue with the washer and it was quickly addressed. Saw plenty of wildlife in the area and enjoyed the hike up Pennsylvania Mountain with the trailhead at the end of the road. Loved all the cool temps in the middle of summer too!
We very much enjoyed our stay in Valley of the Sun! The property was in a great location and exactly what was represented in the listing. The property management had fantastic communication throughout our time leading up to and during our stay. We were able to disconnect from the daily grind of life and reconnect as a family. A wonderful vacation and we would highly recommend!
Overall it was good, the road to the cabin is not suitable for motorcycles. A four wheel vehicle, it would be awesome.
Good stay. Everything was in good order. No surprises. Would recommend.
The cabin was very lovely! It had everything we needed and could want. No noisy neighbors, great mountain views, and hiking close by! The company was very helpful and available. We didn't have any issues, but I'm sure they would have responded right away if we had.
Great cabin, however, the cleanliness was very disappointing, especially for the hefty cleaning fees charged.
We had an amazing time staying in the cabin. Perfect place to get away from everything with almost the same amount of snow from the profile pic. The host was very helpful and the elevation was no joke. Our kids had a loved this cabin. We would definitely stay again, especially watching the snow fall next to the fireplace.
This giant log cabin home was a beautiful spot to call home base for a week of skiing. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and equipment. The beds were warm and comfortable. The rental agent maintained great communication and was very helpful with any questions. The rental agreement was a little unclear about not leaving pets unattended at booking and data limits for internet usage required us to “hot spot” for the kids gaming and Roku use as the only detractions. We would stay there again!
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