Chaparral Chalet

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.

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