This one-of-a-kind A-frame home is an amazing high desert mountain getaway. Located just off the main road and less than a mile from downtown Crestone, this cozy home sits on a half-acre of fenced land. The yard is a giant walking meditation garden with spiral walking pathways for one to take in the natural beauty and enjoy meditation and spiritual practice. The front porch has a bistro table for morning tea and yoga and the backyard terrace features a large table for working, creating art, sunset dinners and star gazing with your loved ones.
Sleeping Arrangements: One King Master Bedroom with Attached Half bathroom ~Two Bedrooms with Queen Beds ~ Air Mattress Available as an Add On ~ Fold Out Chair Bed: Great for Kids ~ Max 6 People
The house is open and full of natural light with a spacious living and dining room area that is great for family meals, lounging in the morning with coffee or star gazing at night cozied up on the couch. The upstairs loft looks over the living area and out the feature windows; it's a great place to take in the views while in the work area or enjoy movies and entertainment while lounging on the couch. The upstairs loft has a television for your entertainment and can accommodate a queen air mattress (provided) for groups and families. The Master bedroom is located on the second floor, featuring an attached half bathroom, desk and workstation and lounge chair. This bedroom featuresa deck with incredible views of the Crestone Needle and Mt Challenger great for morning coffeefor star gazing at night.
The kitchen downstairs is cozy yet provides everything you need for cooking and baking. Complete with a stove, oven, dishwasher & cupboards loaded with cookware and spices. This home is great for cooking meals and eating at home while you retreat. Down the hall from the kitchen are two spacious bedrooms with queen beds and workstations. Both bedrooms feature a door that opens into the backyard dining and BBQ area. One of the rooms features a laundry station, which makes this property an excellent choice for extended stays. The other bedroom features a small fold out twin sofa sleeper which is good for groups or families.
Kitchen Amenities Include: Oven/Stove ~ Refrigerator ~ Cookware ~ Bakeware ~ Utensils ~ Coffee Maker ~ Tea Kettle ~
Extras: Games ~ Books ~ Yoga Matts
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 five 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
