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Heart of the Colorado Rockies
House • Carbondale CO United States
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Hospitality Description: We have a self contained one bed one bath with a living/kitchenette space attached to our home that has its own separate entrance. The bedroom sleeps two in a double bed.
Statistics
Listed June 2024
Views 748
General overview
Our south facing home with lots of natural sunlight is a 3 bed 3 bath single level house on 4 acres on a hill in a quiet rural neighborhood outside of the small town of Carbondale, in the western Colorado Rockies. It has incredible views of Mt. Sopris and the Roaring Fork valley. A native natural landscape surrounds the house with raised organic vegetable and flower gardens, a large patio and deck for relaxing or entertaining. It’s a short walk or cycle down our hill to the Rio grande trail that follows the Roaring Fork River up and down the valley from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
The space
The house has an open plan living, kitchen and dining space with sliding glass doors that leads outside to a deck with a dining table and chairs and views of Mt. sopris. To the side of the house is a large patio with a bbq, a tall propane heater for chilly evenings, lots of chairs and tables for entertaining. Below the deck is another small patio which leads into the raised organic vegetable and flower garden area.
The master bedroom has a king bed, a walk in closet, en-suite bathroom with his and her sinks , a jacuzzi bath tub and shower.
The second bedroom is the largest of the three with a queen bed, study/work space, a futon couch that can covert to an extra double bed, a large closet and a tv. It has a full bathroom with toilet and shower separated from the vanity sink. This bathroom is also accessed by the living room.
The third bedroom is part of a self contained living space that includes a living room/kitchenette and bathroom. It has its own outside entrance but is still connected to the main house through a short hallway with a door. The bedroom has a double bed with a built in closet. The living room /kitchenette has a couch, tv, microwave, full size refrigerator/ freezer, a sink and a countertop dining area.
Guest access
Single floor house with a few steps up to the front porch. The side entrance to the self contained space has 4 steps . It is not suitable for wheelchair accessibility.
Notes
CLEANING: We ask you to leave the house the way you found it clean and tidy. We often travel for long periods of time and have back to back exchanges so we would appreciate if you can launder and change linens before your departure. Please let us know in advance if this is not possible or if you would prefer for us to arrange a cleaner.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Mountains
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
Cross-country skiing
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Nestled amidst the Rocky Mountains, Carbondale a charming mountain town with a history of ranching and mining is located at the base of the majestic Mt. Sopris,( 12,965’) resting in a broad valley defined by the confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. It offers an idyllic retreat for those seeking outdoor adventure, cultural enrichment, and relaxation. It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
With 300 days of sunshine a year there is so much to enjoy outdoors. From hiking in the White River National Forest, mountain biking Prince creek, white water rafting, on the Colorado River, kayaking, the rapids of the Roaring Fork, fly fishing gold medal waters on the Frying Pan, rock climb one of the steep cliffs in Rifle Park, down hill skiing the famous ski resort of Aspen/Snowmass or choose the smaller local resort of Sunlight with no lift lines, cross country ski Spring gulch, snowshoe or snowmobile Basalt mountain, ice skate on the towns free ice rink, ice fish the many lakes, hunt deer, elk or bear on the thousands of acres of public lands, soak in one of the many hot springs both natural and commercial or just relax on our deck with a good book and a glass of wine.
Getting to my home
Fly into Aspen regional airport 25 miles (20 min drive)
Rent a car, take a RFTA bus or take a taxi down valley on hwy 82. . The bus stops at the bottom of our hill at Catherine store /Co Rd 100 then a short 4/10 mile to Lions ridge Rd.
Fly into Denver International Airport 190 miles
Rent a car (recommended) 3 1/2hr drive.
Light rail from airport to Union station in down town Denver and then either the Bustang bus or the train to Glenwood Springs. From Glenwood Springs take RFTA bus to Catherine Store Rd
Driving from Denver take I 70 w to Glenwood Springs then Hwy 82 E to Catherine Store Rd to Lions Ridge Rd.
Other alternative regional airports:
Grand junction GJT 108 miles
Rifle county airport 43 miles
Eagle EGE 53 miles
Nearest airport
Aspen, ASE,
Getting around
A car is the easiest and best option to access all there is to do in our area however there is a good local bus service called RFTA that runs very frequently from early morning to late at night up and down the roaring fork valley, connecting Aspen and Snowmass ski areas to Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. It has a stop at Catherine store rd / Co Rd 100, which is at the bottom of our hill, a short 4/10 mile walk from our house .
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
Do reach out if you are in the area. We would love to welcome you and show you around our great valley and introduce you to all there is do here.
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Fiona and Gary
We are a married couple. Fiona, originally from Ireland, a private chef and Gary American retired from the medical field with two adult daughters that have long left the nest but occasionally may join us on a family vacation. Sometimes we might invite a friend along on our travels.. We like to travel during our winter/early spring to somewhere warm or to the southern hemisphere for an extended period of time. Long term swaps are always welcome between Jan - April. We also like to visit family in Ireland, The Netherlands and New Zealand. However we are open to swapping anywhere, anytime so don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are not fussy about the size of the house or it’s amenities instead we focus on the destination and the friendships made along the way.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Dates flexible
"Would love Donegal July 2025
There would be 8 of us for a family get together"
Dates flexible
"Jan - April 2026"
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
"Our daughter lives in Kapa’a Kauai but doesn’t have much room to host us so we are always open for an exchange there"
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
"Jan - April 2026"
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