Cozy Mountain Chalet • Big Sangre Views • Fire Pit + Stellar Night Skies
Walk in, drop your bags, and look up—the Chalet frames Challenger Point, Crestone Peak, and Kit Carson right from the living room. This cozy, secluded family basecamp sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and it’s designed for the kind of mountain trip that feels easy: great coffee, warm floors, a chef’s kitchen, and a patio view you’ll keep circling back to.
The space
Start your mornings at the loaded coffee bar with three ways to brew: Chemex, Ninja drip, and Keurig, plus a grinder and fresh Equator Coffee. Cook comfortably in the chef’s kitchen (with Penzeys spices on hand), then end the day with an indoor jetted tub soak or a long evening outside at the fire pit. The patio directly faces Challenger, and the property’s dark, quiet setting makes stargazing genuinely special—use a red-light headlamp to preserve night vision while staying safe.
The Chalet is lovingly decorated with selections from local artists—light-filled and restorative—with drapes for nighttime privacy. You’ll also find a curated collection of books (including kids books), plus an entertainment cabinet stocked with Springbok puzzles and games. Settle in with premium seating, Sonos sound for easy music throughout your stay, high-quality linens, and a washer/dryer that makes longer trips painless. Pets are welcome, and we even keep doggie treats ready.
Outside, enjoy the Blackstone grill, established piñon pines, a seasonal arroyo, and frequent local wildlife sightings—plus off-street parking and a secure outdoor area for your furry children.
Key features
3 bed / 2 bath • Sleeps 6
Big mountain views: Challenger Point, Crestone Peak, Kit Carson
Patio faces Challenger (front-row sunrise/sunset views)
Secluded + peaceful (dark-sky stargazing)
Chef’s kitchen + Penzeys spices + pancake supplies
Loaded coffee bar: Chemex + Ninja drip + Keurig, grinder, fresh Equator Coffee
In-floor radiant heat
Indoor jetted tub
WiFi: ~100 Mbps
Sonos sound system
Book collection (including kids books)
Games + Springbok puzzles
High-quality linens + washer/dryer
Outdoor fire pit + seating
Blackstone grill
Piñon pines, seasonal arroyo, local wildlife
Pet-friendly (fee: $50) + doggie treats + secure outdoor area
Off-street parking
Dark-sky tip: red-light headlamp recommended
Distances
Willow Lake Trailhead: ~15 minutes
Crestone: ~10 minutes
Valley View Hot Springs: ~30 minutes
Salida: ~50 minutes
Alamosa: ~55 minutes
Great Sand Dunes National Park: ~60 minutes
Guest access
Full access to the entire Chalet and outdoor areas (patio, fire pit, seating, grill). Self check-in details provided before arrival.
Other things to note
Pet fee: $50 per stay
Winter access: AWD/4WD recommended during snow/ice
Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality.
Enjoy great tasting mountain well water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the cabin, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow Lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Crestone Mountain Retreat is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
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 three 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
Guest access
Guest access
Full access to the entire Chalet and outdoor areas (patio, fire pit, seating, grill). Self check-in details provided before arrival.
