Colorado Mountain Caboose
The Mountain House
About the Mountain House
The Mountain House sits high in the Colorado Rockies, off the grid and built for groups. Three king bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and a deck with views you'll have a hard time stepping away from.
It's the kind of place that works year-round. Golden aspens in the fall. Snow-covered slopes in winter. Cool mountain air and wildflowers in the summer. Whatever the season, it's your group, your weekend, and a whole lot of quiet.
Key Features
Sleeping & Layout
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Three private bedrooms, each with a king bed. Nobody fighting over the good room.
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Main level, Bedroom 1. King bed, just down the hall from a full bathroom.
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Main level, Bedroom 2. King bed, also near the main-level full bath.
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Upper level primary suite. King bed, en suite bathroom, sitting area, dedicated workspace, and a crib and changing table for the youngest traveler.
Down the hill in Idaho Springs:
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Indian Hot Springs (historic, naturally heated)
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Clear Creek for whitewater rafting and fishing
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Beau Jo's mountain pizza
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A handful of craft breweries
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The Argo Gold Mine
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St. Mary's Glacier trailhead, 20 minutes away
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About 75 minutes from Denver International Airport.
Amenities & Comfort
This house was purpose-built for the mountains, which means everything inside it was chosen for the way people actually use a mountain house.
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Fully equipped kitchen built for group meals
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Radiant floor heating throughout the home
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Washer and dryer
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Off-grid solar power with backup generator
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Starlink Internet and cell phone signal boosters
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Television and streaming access
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Comfortable furnishings for long stay.
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Outside:
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Large deck with outdoor seating and dining
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Expansive mountain views
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Backs to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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Wildlife sightings on a regular basis
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Quiet. The deep mountain kind.
Location & Views
You're tucked into the mountains above Idaho Springs, the 1859 gold rush town that sits 30 miles west of Denver on I-70. The house backs to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, with hundreds of miles of OHV, 4WD, and dirt biking trails behind you, including the Yankee Hill network.
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Year-round, there's a reason to be here:
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Fall. Golden aspens you'll keep coming inside to photograph from a different window.
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Winter. Snowshoeing, tubing, and three ski areas within an hour (Loveland, Echo Mountain, and Winter Park).
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Spring & Summer. Wildflowers, hummingbirds, mild mountain air, and rivers running fast through town.
