Log Home w/ Epic Mtn Views, Large Deck, Pet Friendly - Ptarmigan Lodge

Alma, Colorado
$243 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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 fromthe 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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1248 Sq Ft (116 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Sledding Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Christopher D.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views. Very clean.

  • Anthony C.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Super relaxing stay in a beautiful cabin!

  • Todd H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Excellent property. As advertised and amazing location

  • Laurie S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    The lodge was wonderful. Seems a little rundown and could use some TLC. The one complaint is, the heat never worked. We had the thermostat set correctly. I emailed the office and was told it had radiant heat in the floors and it took awhile to warm up. It NEVER did and we had some nights in the low 40's even high 30's. Finally we lit a fire to take the chill off. Felt very secluded yet close to other homes. Would have liked a clear view of Mt Sherman without the trees blocking it. However all in all it was a special stay.

  • Matt C.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    We had an amazing week during our stay! Communication was excellent, staff went above and beyond, location was perfect, cabin had everything we needed. We saw lots of Moose on our drive up CR 14 to the cabin. Highly recommend!

  • Danielle C.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    This property was gorgeous surrounded by trees on the side of a mountain great homey feel

  • Chris R.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    The cabin was beautiful! And everything we needed was there for us We even saw moose! Will definitely recommend and stay again!

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Absolutely gorgeous views. Tucked away in the trees. Fantastic little cabin to enjoy the mountains and get away from things for a bit.

  • Jared C.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    The stay was wonderful but i do wish the pine trees were cut down so i could see all the mountains from the deck.

  • Mike C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Enjoyed the stay, would not hesitate to rent again.

  • Kirsten M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Had a great trip. The hot water heater broke but it was promptly fixed the next morning.

  • Alison K.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Family vacation. Was a good amount of dog hair on the floor in basement bedroom and bathroom. But I found a vacuum and cleaned it up. Not that big of a deal. We also lost hot water on day 3. Luckily my husband is handy and was able to text with the problem. They had it fixed the same day we informed them. Beautiful location. Rough road to get up to but well worth it. Great house to rent.

  • Lourdes H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Our family had an amazing time at the Ptarmigan Lodge. There were 4 adults, 2 kids (10 and 13) and 3 dogs and there was plenty of room for all of us! The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the horseshoe pit and exploring the woods around the property. The area was very quiet and peaceful. We did see a deer hanging out around the cabin for most of the day. We enjoyed the loft with lots of seating for a movie night. The sitting area on the main level was a hit in the evenings where we could sit and enjoy the fire. As it is with many homes, the kitchen and dining room area quickly became the hub for activity and gathering. We were all able to enjoy a paint night, game night and just enjoy meals in the dining area with plenty of space. I cant say enough wonderful things about the property and what a great time our family had. We will definitely be returning. ❤️ I will note that on the 5th day of our stay the water heater went out. I reached out to the property owners and they were VERY responsive. It required more than a quick reset and someone came out quickly to get it fixed. What more could you ask for? :)

  • Jill K.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Beautiful views

  • Michelle O.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    It was our first time thru Colorado, really not sure what to expect. They said 4 wheel drive or chains are needed in winter months and I can understand that. It was about a 15 min drive up a dirt road, and it's not a smooth dirt road, either. I have a Honda Pilot and had no issues and I did see other much smaller cars taking the road, just very slowly. Not a deterrent, just be aware. We stayed in June and it rained every night, which was fine except that it got exceptionally dark outside and we had absolutely no window coverings, which made us all uncomfortable. Being in the house with lights on and no way to see out, but anyone could see in definitely played with our imagination. Maybe that's a normal cabin thing, but it isn't for us, personally. Not necessarily a bad thing, but would have been good to know. The couches in the loft area were super comfy, and that was a huge help, since that is where we all ended up sleeping. The comforters were really nice, and you get to enjoy water straight from the faucet. Overall, a decent place to stay.

  • Chris D.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Great place for hiking catching up with the family.

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