Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. The house is secluded and peaceful, with great 360-degree views from the many windows and decks. The proximity to the mountain peaks on the east make this view majestic, while the sunsets in the west make this the perfect end to the day, unless the weather cooperates enough to see the many stars at night. Our seven-year old loved exploring the many different rocks, trees and plant life on the surrounding property. We saw several deer grazing in the evenings. We were greeted by friendly neighbors wen we walked around the surrounding neighborhood. Everyone loved the steam shower at the end of the day.

We highly recommend the Crestone Brewing Company in town for fresh, organic, "farm-to-table" food with gluten-free and vegan options. We made a couple of trips to The Great Sand Dunes National Park (about a hour away), where we hiked, went "sand-sledding," and played in Medano Creek. We also enjoyed a tour at the Colorado Gators and Reptile Park. The staff is very knowledgeable and interested in educating the public about these animals. They are especially engaging with the children, letting them hold many of animals. We also had a great time at the Sand Dunes Swimming pool, nearby. The water is a warm 97 degrees and the diving boards were a big hit with our kids.

Michelle was a great host, making check-in and check-out easy. She was always very quick to respond to questions and she made sure we had all of our directions and check-in information well in advance of our arrival.

We highly recommend this property for a peaceful retreat that is still near enough to many local activities!