Twin Lakes, Colorado
(Lake County Short Term Rental License#2024-085)
BOX CREEK CABIN is nestled in a quaint aspen grove, off a picturesque lane at the flanks of Mt. Elbert; a quintessential cabin in the woods. The cabin is the perfect base-camp for a mountain vacation for a family or the perfect romantic getaway for a couple. The cabin offers unlimited recreation, and relaxation in the great outdoors. We are an "unplugged" property, meaning that we do not have WIFI or cable. We do have a television with a DVD player for those who wish to have a special movie night!
LOCATION:
Centrally located in the upper Arkansas Valley, the cabin is convenient to some of Colorado's favorite mountain towns. Leadville is 20 minutes away; Buena Vista, 25 minutes; and Aspen is a 1 hour drive over breathtaking Independence Pass, (when open/only late May through mid-October)/
DESCRIPTION:
The cabin is ideally suited for times of refreshing, offering its guests a place for rest and recreation. Reading materials and a variety of board games are stocked at the cabin. In addition, kids have a safe area to let their imaginations soar outdoors. The front covered porch provides inviting seating to enjoy the expansive views of Mt. Massive, Mt. Elbert, Homestake Ridge to the North and Mt. Sherman and the Mosquito Range to the east. We offer our guests two additional outdoor seating areas to enjoy the mountain views and the beauty of the flora and fauna that can be enjoyed right from the cabin.
HIKING:
Hiking is right out the door with spectacular vistas only a minute's walk away.
Hiking trails are too numerous to mention here but are within close proximity to the cabin. Simply Google "hiking trails in Lake County, CO" or "hiking trails in Twin Lakes, CO" and you will find an abundance of trails to explore in the area!
The south trail-head to climb Colorado's tallest 14'er, Mt. Elbert, is a 5 minute drive from the back door. Use the cabin as a base-camp for a dozen other fourteener climbs close by.
Halfmoon Valley and Creek are 20 minutes from the door with spectacular high alpine basins to explore.
FISHING:
The Arkansas River, a destination fishing venue, is a highly renowned trout fishery, just minutes from the cabin providing miles of accessible fishing for the fly fisherman or woman. For the other anglers in your group, fishing at the Forebay or at the two Twin Lakes may be just what is desired, offering relaxing lake fishing opportunities. There are numerous professional fishing guides in the region to help you plan your trip.
THINGS TO DO:
Twin Lakes Village is a 10 minute drive from the cabin, offering boat rentals, guided boat tours, water recreation, sandy beaches and water play.
The charming town of Buena Vista is 35 minutes to the south. Explore its many boutique shops, fine eateries, ice cream or Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, (just a little further south of town), with the beautiful Chalk Cliffs.
Or head north from the cabin and explore the historic mining town of Leadville with its distinctive shopping district along Harrison, the main street through town. Summer offers Boom Days with Burro Races, the Leadville 100 Race series, a 100 mile mountain bike race and a 100 mile foot race.
The Arkansas Valley also boasts some of the worlds most famous river rafting adventures. Find more information online at the various rafting sites. Type in Arkansas River Rafting, Arkansas Valley CO.
For those who enjoy exploration, Box Creek Cabin is situated on the edge of a rural, country neighborhood, with hundreds of square miles of undeveloped National Forest to the north, south, and west that is convenient for exploration by foot or bike. The Upper Arkansas Valley is surrounded by 5 Wilderness areas.
SLEEPING
You will find beds for up to 4 adults, with a queen bed in the rustic elegance of the master bedroom and a twin over full bed in the cozy bunk room. Clean, crisp sheets will help provide for a good night's sleep on each of the beds.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is fully stocked with all appliances and utensils, including: 3/4 size fridge with upper freezer, microwave, efficiency 4-burner stove with oven, toaster, drip coffee maker, all cookware, hand mixer, baking ware, roaster, crock pot, French press, eating utensils, glasses, basic spices, etc.
Hot cocoa, herbal teas, coffee.
LIVING ROOM
There is ample seating in the living room with a custom, comfortable, over-stuffed rustic swivel rockers that allow for conversation or warming by the fire, additional rocking chair and a sofa.
DINING
There is a dining table to accommodate 6 comfortably. It is equally suitable for family game playing.
AMENITIES
--Coffee, assorted teas and hot chocolate
--Many books, card and board games
--Television/DVD for WATCHING MOVIES ONLY(please note; no cable)
--Digital music player
--Small DVD library
--Wood stove with ample, stocked firewood
--1 outdoor swing and Adirondack seating on a covered porch
--Washer, dryer and detergent
--Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soaps
--Two freshly laundered terry robes
--All freshly laundered linens provided: bath towels, hand towels, dish towels
--Paper goods provided: tp., tissue, paper towels
--Charcoal grill and picnic table with seating
--Views
--Lots of open space surrounding cabin
--Hiking right from the door
***PLEASE NOTE: This is an "unplugged" property. The cabin does have good cell phone coverage, however, we do not provide a television, cable or WIFI so that our guests may have the luxury to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the cabin.
***Must be a minimum of 25 years of age to rent Box Creek Cabin. Owner's discretion may be used when determining appropriate renters.
***All rates are based on double occupancy and/or families with children.
OUR TOP 10 BOX CREEK CABIN FAVORITE THINGS!!!
1. Family games around the kitchen table!
2. Sitting on the front porch after dark and listening to the QUIET, or sometimes the call of coyotes.
3. Early morning coffee time on the swing in the front aspen grove, with good company and conversation.
4. Walking the quaint lane in front of the cabin in autumn when the aspen trees cast a glow of golds and oranges.
5. Waking to the rustic luxury of the master bedroom, lingering in bed greeted by the beauty of the artistic aspen trunks and leaves framed by the bedroom windows.
6. The aroma of bacon cooking and coffee brewing in the morning. It is always better at the cabin!
7. Relaxing in our custom, comfy rockers by a toasty fire in the wood stove.
8. Decompressing on the daybed in the living room napping or reading a good book.
9. Getting snowed in at the cabin.
10. Afternoon coffee time on the covered porch, more conversing and relaxing!
P.S. Fresh rhubarb pie receives Honorable Mention!
***Box Creek Cabin is a smoke and pet free property.
***ATVs & dirt bikes are not permitted at Box Creek Cabin.
This is a perfect getaway for anyone wanting to be unplugged from life for a bit! Cell service was still there, but no internet. At first we were concerned, but leaned into it. (They let me know prior about being unplugged). The only, well it’s not even a frustration, but whatever, we had was being so far away from town, but that’s on me more than anything, and really it’s only 15min from town, and we knew about it prior. And the drive was beautiful. The host’s were very responsive and even checked in on us during check in since we got there late . Plenty of fire wood and the other amenities. Quiet and peaceful, comfortable inside, even when it was freezing outside. Surrounded by snow, and got to see every star in the galaxy at night. My wife and I made breakfast every morning, and then went to ski at Copper (should have done Cooper instead), went dog sledding, shopping, and had wonderful memories. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get away, but still be relatively close to town.
We really enjoyed our stay in the cabin- very cozy and clean. Great place to warm up after a cold day out. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and there were lots of board games to keep us entertained. The property was also lovely, with several beautiful hikes in the area and views of the snow-covered peaks. We went into Leadville, which has several good restaurants, and had fun skiing at to Ski Cooper (25 min from the cabin). Thank you Anne for all your help and helpful tips!
Words can’t even describe how incredibly cute and thoughtfully curated this cabin is! Almost everything in the cabin was made by the owners, which makes this place truly special. We were lucky enough to visit during the peak of the fall colors. The cabin sits in an aspen grove, and the views from the front porch were spectacular. We could not have picked a better location to stay for our elopement!!!!! There are so many small touches that add whimsy, and even more subtle details added to make your stay enjoyable. From the luxurious towels and robes to the ample stock of firewood ready for the wood stove, we never wanted for anything! We are already talking about when we can come back! The owners also had plenty of recommendations for things to do and restaurants nearby. We really could not have had a more perfect stay. Thank you, Annie and Jon!
An adorable cabin in a somewhat secluded beautiful are close to numerous hiking trails in every direction. The cabin itself is wonderful, it’s small but has been thoughtfully built to have everything you could need. Many personal touches by the owners/builders that make it a sweet and cozy retreat. It was helpful that we had an suv as some of the surrounding roads were bumpy and Google maps sent us to the wrong nearby address on one of these slightly dangerous roads so follow the owners directions not Maps! Loved our stay:)
We stayed at the cabin for the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. I wish we had more time to enjoy the property and relax! The scenery is amazing and the cabin is very well appointed with everything one needs to have a great stay. Property manager/owner was very responsive and takes great care of the cabin.
Perfect place to get away from it all. Beautiful cabin with stunning views.
This mountain cabin was the perfect escape for our family to reconnect.
Wonderful stay! Close enough to the lake and town, but also feels perfectly remote.
The design, furnishings and decor was amazing and the cabin was outfitted with everything anyone could ever possibly need for an enjoyable stay in the mountains.
Cabin was absolutely beautiful and great location.
The cabin was awesome! Very impressed with the craftsmanship and creativity. The location was beautiful in all the aspen trees. Will definitely stay again.
This was our first time using vrbo and it was so easy. The property was nestled in the middle of a beautiful mountain side of Aspens. It was the true cabin feel we were looking for! Loved it!
This was a return trip for us five years after first staying at Box Creek Cabin for our honeymoon. The cabin was just as wonderful as we remembered it. We love all the special touches. The owners don’t exaggerate when they say the cabin has everything. Thanks for providing a great place for all who stay there.
My husband, 2 of our children and I stayed at the Box Creek Cabin the weekend of the Leadville 100 MTB race. We enjoyed nearby hikes, bike rides and game nights. My husband loved the endless hot water in the shower after crossing the finish line and I got to relax on the covered front porch in an Adirondack chair during an afternoon rainstorm. The neighborhood is quiet, big plus. Annie and Jon are awesome! Quick to answer any questions. The water was unexpectedly shut off so that the water company could put in a fire hydrant. We got calls from both of them within minutes letting us know what was going on and were ready to jump in their car and bring us jugs of water. They even offered to let us use the showers in their home to get cleaned up.
Great cabin as a Basecamp for hiking. Had everything we needed.
The Box Creek Cabin was an absolute treat for relaxing and visiting the Twin Lakes area. From the decor to well stock game cupboard to special guest provisions, it has risen to the top of places to return to! In addition, to have the opportunity to meet Annie at she and Jon's gorgeouds store in Buena Vista was added value/frosting on the cake! Thank you for the love and care you give this special place. PS - visit the swing - it is a must experience!
Boy did we just want to be alone :D We loved being unplugged in this lovingly-built, well-furnished home! It had everything we could need in a rental (very good, because it was off the beaten path!). Plenty of extra sheets and towels, cleaning supplies, even some spices and extras in the pantry. We loved snuggling in with a wood fire and listening to the rain. The owners were lovely and responsive (and even helped find something we left behind!)
Boxcreek Cabin is a most impressive display of exemplary craftsmanship from the furniture to the custom windows and everything in between. My husband just walked around marveling at how everything was made. Not only that, but it is immaculate! We enjoyed the attention to detail which made our stay comfortable and relaxing. This is our second time staying here for the Silverrush 50 mile ultra. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get away from it all yet not have to rough it one bit. Quality bed linens, bath robes, and hand crafted furniture to lounge on. Top notch!
This cabin was the perfect home base for a weekend of hiking. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and communicative, and their property a secluded gem. We hope to return the next time our travels bring us back to Colorado! Thanks Jon and Annie for a wonderful stay.
We were looking for a place to truly unwind and enjoy beautiful scenery. Box Creek Cabin had everything we needed for our vacation. We loved sitting on the porch on a nice cool morning. This cabin is very cared for and it shows!
Location is of course amazing with the 14ers. The cabin was built and decorated with so much thought and effort. A very peaceful and relaxing cabin. We had some nice hikes from the cabin and hiked as far as we could up Mt Elbert till we came to the still remaining spring snow. Our friends from Australia who joined us were equally impressed and thankful. Also, a great library. Thanks...
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