Dark Sky Haus | A-Frame

Entire home in Westcliffe, Colorado

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Christina
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Welcome to Dark Sky Haus, an off-grid luxury A-frame in Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley. Nestled on 35.5 private acres, your A-frame getaway offers stunning, uninterrupted views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and unparalleled stargazing opportunities. Conveniently located 20 minutes south of Westcliffe, a charming mountain town, we invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure of Colorado's mountains, from the comfort of a cozy A-frame at 8,570 ft.

The space
LOCATION
- 20 minutes from Westcliffe, Colorado
- 3 hours from Denver
- 2 hours from Colorado Springs
- 1 hour 20 minutes from Salida

GUESTS
Sleeps up to 6 total guests across 3 bedrooms.

BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1: Queen, Bedroom 2: Queen, Bedroom 3: Queen with private balcony

BATHROOMS
Two well-appointed bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo for the lower bedrooms, and a convenient walk-in shower for the master bedroom. We provide shampoo, conditioner, and body wash from Public Goods.

KITCHEN + DINING
A fully equipped kitchen, complete with a kitchen island and a spacious dining room table with buffet. We provide olive oil, salt and pepper, local coffee from Peregrine Coffee Roasters, and tea (Tazo). Coffee station includes coffee grinder, drip coffee maker (SMEG), Moka pot (GROSCHE), pour-over kit (Fellow), and French press (Fellow).

LIVING ROOM
Spacious living room, with 50" Samsung Frame Smart TV, gas fireplace, Bose Soundlink Revolve bluetooth speaker, and bookshelves filled with local guides, games and curiosities.

LOFT OFFICE WITH DAYBED
The upstairs loft contains a dedicated workspace for two, along with a cozy daybed nook.

INTERNET
Starlink wifi

OUTDOOR SPACES
Guests have access to all 35.5 private acres of the property and can enjoy 3,000 square feet of outdoor living space on the decks and patios around the A-frame. You'll find a large wrap-around covered and uncovered deck. On the patios, you’ll enjoy evenings by the gas firepit, grilling on the gas grill, stargazing, and witnessing the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that grace this extraordinary location.

PARKING
Ample parking available, including space for trailers within our circle driveway.

THE VIEWS
Several of Colorado's "Fourteeners" (peaks over 14,000 ft) are easily visible from the deck in an over 100-mile panorama view from north to south. Visible 14ers include Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Humboldt Peak, Blanca Peak, Mt Lindsey and Mt Princeton.

Guest access
Ranch gate entry to property and keycode access to home.

Guests have access to all 35.5 acres of the fenced-in property and entire A-frame home.

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DARK SKY COMMUNITY
Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are the highest-altitude Dark Sky Community in the world, providing stunning stargazing opportunities.

OFF GRID LIVING
Dark Sky Haus is proud to offer 100% off-grid luxury living, with solar panels and propane generators for electricity, central heat and gas fireplace for warmth, mini-split for AC, on-site septic, and a well for water. Special instructions provided at check-in.

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 182 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Westcliffe, Colorado, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Dark Sky Haus sits on 35.5 acres of private ranchland in the Wet Mountain Valley with uninterrupted views of the Sangre de Cristo range and the 14,196 ft Crestone Needle, one of Colorado's most famous peaks.

The property is only a 20 minute drive to the enchanting mountain town of Westcliffe. A former mining town, Westcliffe has excellent restaurants, shops, art galleries, entertainment, and a packed event calendar throughout the year including music festivals, races, shows, and rodeos.

At Dark Sky Haus you are just a short drive from innumerable adventures including world class hiking, mountaineering, horseback riding, hot springs, ATV/UTV trails, whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River, cycling, and more. Popular day excursions include Bishops Castle, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mission Wolf Sanctuary, and the Royal Gorge.

Meet your host

Superhost
38 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Ohio University + Georgia Southern
My work: Brand & Community
I value connection, adventure and nature. My husband and I enjoy traveling to secret corners of the world and making lasting new friends. We also enjoy hosting and making meaningful memories at Twin Gables and Dark Sky Haus.

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Co-hosts

  • Jason

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm