Mountain Liv’n Modern 100% Off-grid Home with Amazing Views

Idaho Springs, Colorado
$543 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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Escape to Mountain Liv'n, a stunning modern 100% solar-powered off-grid home nestled on a historic mountainside in the center of everything! We are situated on the top of a 1981 mining claim ridge with views of the Continental Divide while you are doing dishes and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Enjoy a wrap-around deck with breathtaking panoramic views outside. Three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, with an open floor plan inside, and separate wood burning sauna and yoga/mediation space. r>
We are just 2 miles from I-70 and under 3 miles to downtown Idaho Springs. 1 hr to Denver Airport, 30min to Red Rock Amphitheater, 30-60min from amazing ski/snowboarding resorts!

The first floor features a modern kitchen, an open dining room and living room area with a wood-burning stove. There’s more than enough seating in this space for you and your guests to enjoy the views from the wall of large south and westward facing windows. There is a large storage closet under the stairs for outdoor gear, ski equipment and coats. The owner suite is located on the first floor with ensuite bathroom, and walk in closet. The main floor also has an additional common half bathroom with brand new full washer and dryer (detergent provided).

The second floor features two large, tastefully decorated bedrooms. Between the two rooms, you’ll find a loft with a comfortable couch and a surround sound ROKU television. There’s a full bathroom located on this level, as well.

Bedroom Breakdown:
The owner suite is located on the first floor. It features a large bathroom with a two person tiled shower with bench, two large windows facing south and east and a king sized bed and a large walk in closet with dresser. Enjoy a small but growing selection of novels and books. There’s also a flat screen ROKU television.

The second bedroom features a plush queen bed, a large east-facing window with woodland and mountain views, a large sectional couch (that can convert to a 4th bed) and a built in dresser for clothing storage. This bedroom has a wall mounted tv with an Amazon Fire stick for you to log into your account after a long day of being outdoors. Please note, the closet is locked in this bedroom, but there is plenty of space for clothing storage within the room. This bedroom has a large vaulted ceiling.

The third bedroom features a comfortable queen sized bed with plush bedding, a spacious closet for clothing storage, a large west-facing window with mountain views is featured here, as well. This bedroom also has a large vaulted ceiling, with dedicated electric adjustable height work desk and extra monitor.

Bathrooms:
1 half bathroom on the first floor
1 full bathroom with large granite tile shower in the owner suite
1 full bathroom with shower/tub on the second floor.
Bathrooms are equipped with towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, septic friendly premium toilet paper, and facial tissue.

About solar living: We rely on the energy of the sun to heat and power the home. While it’s different than on-the-grid living, it’s surprisingly simple to maintain and enjoy. There are a few things to be aware of, but it won’t greatly impact your stay. In the winter months, guests may want to light a fire in the wood stove at night, but during the day you’ll stay toasty warm thanks to great insulation and radiant floor heating. The dishwasher and washer/dryer should only run during daylight hours in order to maximize energy. Please note that the use of space heaters and high wattage appliances cannot be used. We do supply some high wattage appliances like a small microwave and hair dryer but we ask you keep these items unplugged when not in use and your mindful not to use the large appliances all at one time. Laptop computers and the like, are a-okay, but you won’t want to use these once you see this view. That's about it. If the house does not have enough solar power, a back-up generator will automatically turn on to help power the home. This house has been a short-term rental for over a decade ten and there has never been an issue! Pretty easy!

The water, stove, and radiant floor heating runs on propane. You will have more than enough hot water for showers each day. We do have septic and for how much we love our Charmin, our septic tank does not. No worries, we do supply the cushionier septic safe toilet paper but PLEASE nothing else down the toilet.

Everything is within reach here at Mountain Liv'n. Here are a few ideas of what to do while you're here. You'll find a guest book with more options upon your arrival.
•Denver is a beautiful 40 minutes drive down I-70.
•Skiing and snow adventuring: Vail Resort is one hour ten minutes away, Breckenridge is one hour away, Loveland (Fantastic and affordable! Where the locals ski) is a short 25-30 minute drive, and Winter Park is just 30 minutes away.
•Echo Lake on Mount Evans is a beautiful 25 minute drive where you and your group can hike and take-in the beautiful mountain setting in the summer or ice skate and sled in the winter.
•Take a river or lake fishing trip just a few minutes from the house.
•Enjoy mountain bike trail riding or running from your front door.
•Try-out a white water rafting trip down clear creek in the town of Idaho Springs – a quick ten minute drive from the home or a 20 minute mountain bike ride from the house.
•The home is located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown - two interesting towns with roots in the mining industry with many attractions and things to explore.
•Need a rest from all of that adventuring Spend a day at Indian Hot Springs or one of the many hot springs nearby.
•Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is 30 minutes away.
-Explore the amazing Breweries, Cidery, restaurants, shops, waterfall and walking paths in downtown Idaho Springs, under 3 miles down the hill.

Ski and outdoor adventuring gear can be rented in town. Cheap lift tickets are also available.

I've been told by the locals, no one has air conditioning, therefore our house does not either. At 8500ft elevation, no air condition is needed. Summer days are normally in the 70s with cool night and a great breeze being on a ridge. When we bought the home we were worried but we do not have humidity, little to no bugs, and simply opening windows if needed is natures air conditioning.

Last but not least, we HIGHLY recommend renting an all-wheel drive or four wheel drive vehicle for the months of October through May. Historically, we have received our largest snowstorms in March and April. Our home sits just 2 miles from the city of Idaho Springs but it is 1000 feet of elevation gain, so there are some steep climbs, it's part of mountain liv'n. Most of the 2m road leading to the home is unpaved and up a bit of a grade. The final 0.5 mile ascent to the house is single car and also steep - even in the summer months, so please consider this when planning your trip.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    Double-glazed Windows Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water Dispenser Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Stephanie D.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    This house was so perfect for our family's get away. The host was responsive and very kind. The house has so much to offer. The sauna was a huge favorite for my family. From the game cabinet, to the kitchen spices and little thoughtful items under the bathroom sinks, this house has everything to make your stay amazing.

  • Teresa B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    We had such a great time at this place. The mountain views are absolutely stunning—waking up to that every morning never got old.What really surprised us was how comfortable everything was for being an off-grid house. It stayed super cozy and warm the whole time, and the beds/linens were actually better than what we have at home. We also spent a ton of time in the sauna and meditation room, which was such a nice touch for a relaxing weekend.A few other things we loved:The Kitchen: Usually rentals have the bare minimum, but this kitchen was actually well-stocked with everything we needed.The Vibes: Being off the grid was a really cool experience, but it was still super easy to manage thanks to the clear instructions the hosts left.The Hosts: They were really easy to reach and got back to us right away when we had a question.If you’re looking for a quiet, comfortable spot to reset, I can't recommend this place enough. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Amazing property and amenities, great views and friendly and responsive hosts. Worth every penny and would absolutely stay here again!

  • Kent W.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    House was great, very clean and comfortable. Incredible views!! Would definitely stay here again.

  • Cheri K.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    The space was AMAZING with great amenities and clear instructions for use.

  • Jason W.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This house is perfect for a couple or a family getaway. Extremely clean, organized, and spacious. It wasn't snowing, but we could only imagine what it would be like to be stuck here in a winter wonderland! Sheri was responsive and quick to answer any question we had. If I owned a VRBO, THIS is how I would operate. Do yourself a favor and spend the money to do it right!

  • Juli N.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Thank you so much for everything! It was wonderful to be back! We saw elk, deer and a ram! So cool!

  • Carla B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Loved our off-grid experience! Amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Good proximity to Idaho Springs and other areas off I-70. The extras we really enjoyed - the wood-fired sauna, sitting around the fire table with family, and just sitting on the porch to take in the mountains during the day and stars at night. Everything with being off-grid worked perfectly - really didn't have to think about it at all.The kitchen was stocked well enough to cook meals in when we didn't want to head out. Good supply of basics and linens were sufficient. Loved having a washer/dryer - just remember to use during the daylight hours.We had expected to be able to do some hiking from the house, but other than walking the road we were on, we didn't find any trails close by (maybe we missed them). But with the location of the home, we had short drives to some fun hikes (e.g. St. Mary's Glacier). Highly recommend a stay here - just be prepared to live at altitude.

  • Dakota H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Great location. Loved the view.

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    This house was even better than the pictures! We went for my dad’s surprise 60th birthday trip, and it exceeded expectations. We even played a game where we would hide a red hat around the house and compete for who could find it the most times. It really felt like home and I wish we booked a longer trip! The Sauna, grill, and yoga room were huge bonuses. Hoping it’s available for whenever we come through town next. If you’re looking for a relaxing mountain getaway with panoramic Mountain views, look no further.

  • Curtis B.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Nice place, absolutely as advertised and the communication with the own was really good.

  • Donald S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    The shortest review would be, rent this place! I travel a lot and this is one of the rarest true 5 star places I have ever stayed. This place was definitely designed with luxury and intention in every way. The views are spectacular and no picture can do it justice. The road up to the house really added charm. The owners were very responsive. There wasn't a real need to reach out to them but we had some simple questions concerning kitchen appliances because of a flight delay. The owners responded quickly and offered to set the driveway lights to a later time in case it was dark when we arrived. The kitchen was very well equipped as was the remainder of the house. We did see one neighbor walking a dog, who was very kind but that was the only other human we saw the whole time we were at the house. This location served us well for seeing the town of Idaho Springs, Breckinridge, Downtown Denver, and Red Rocks. We did use the sauna and meditation rooms and they were amazing. Our favorite part was coffee and breakfast on the expansive deck and amazing views. We are looking forward to returning! If you have never lived off grid, do not worry at all, you will not notice.

  • Heather T.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Wow is all we can say! They have thought of everything! This place is extremely clean and well thought out. The sauna was incredible to enjoy and just look out at the amazing view of the mountains. Every room has a great view. The kitchen was great to cook in and had everything we needed. The host Sheri was so wonderful at getting back to us quickly, if we had any questions or needed help. We had such an amazing stay. We loved the location and the town of Idaho Springs was only 10 minutes away. We can’t wait to explore the little town next time we stay! We can’t wait to come back and stay at this beautiful place again!

  • Chad A.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great visit. Great host. Sheri and Tim were to the point, offered to let us in early, and generally nice. Sometimes hosts are picky off-putting, they were great. The cabin is perfect with great views. Wildlife and great views. Check out Beau Jo's pizza in down town Idaho Springs.

  • Jose M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Beautiful property inside and out. We enjoyed every part of our stay here. We finished a couple of puzzles and played some cards. It was the perfect ground zero for our adventures which included a concert at Red Rocks and some hiking. Idaho Springs was a wonderful bonus!

  • Jacob W.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Amazing house. Amazing views. Great hosts. Easy access to Idaho Springs and interstate. Would definietly stay there again

  • Kerin M.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Absolutely magical!!! Clean, warm decor, magnificent views. Hosts so helpful. Loved it!

  • stephanie s.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This house was perfect for our family vacation. Beautiful views, peaceful yet convenient location, comfortable and house had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.

  • Colleen K.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Beautiful house with breathtaking views. The hosts were so helpful and attentive. Best trip ever!!

  • Rebecca L.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! The place was beautiful, nestled in the mountains with stunning views. The space was large, spotless, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The host was incredibly helpful and responsive, especially when one of my friends accidentally left their personal item behind. They went above and beyond to help us find it and are even shipping it back to us. We really appreciated the great communication and hospitality.One thing for future guests to note: we highly recommend arriving during the daytime, as the road leading to the house is a bit narrow. Other than that, everything was perfect. Highly recommend this stay for a peaceful and scenic mountain getaway!

  • Jacki W.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    This home is sublime, plenty of space, immaculately clean and the views from the wrap around deck were breathtaking! A quick drive from Idaho Springs, Mountain Liv’n is the perfect getaway from city life.

  • Brian F.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We appreciated this great property and will definitely consider again when we are in the area

  • Tracy d.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    We came to unwind and were able to accomplish our goal

  • andrea e.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Absolutely perfect in every way!

  • John K.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    This mountain home is exactly what we needed! It is located only about 40 minutes from Denver but completely off the grid. There are stunning views in all directions. The house is solar powered and we had no issues with staying warm on the winter nights. Idaho Springs is close by for food and excursions but we ended up staying the whole time at the house. The sauna was a nice touch, especially in the winter. Just an FYI, it took nearly 2 hours to heat in the winter so just plan ahead. The last part of the hill is hard to drive up in the snow, even with 4-wheel drive. However, the roads do get plowed, and once plowed it is not as issue. The owners of this home are very good with communication, and always responded within minutes. We will definitely be back in the future!

  • Cesar G.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Just as listed very clean, everything works and hope i can take my family again. Will definitely be looking for this cabin again. If i had to say one thing that just would make me a bit uncomfortable was those 20 yards or so as soon as you leave the gate or driveway and you start going down hill but only when it snowed when the road was clean or dry it wasn't a problem at all.

  • Nicole L.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Nothing like waking up to magical Mountain Views- wonderful place, attentive host

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Beautiful high mountain cabin with ALL the trimmings! Comfortable and well appointed cabin. Great for family and friends to explore the area or just sit back & enjoy the view with a good book! The drive up can be harrowing — 4 wheel drive IS a good idea!

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Great view and accommodations! We will stay again soon. Unmatched location... so peaceful and relaxing!

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