Just 10 minutes away from Breckenridge's historic Main Street and world-class ski resort, come enjoy this charming, family-owned home - the perfect spot for a peaceful mountain escape. The 3-bedroom home boasts an open floor plan with windows all around, providing tons of natural light and great views. After a day of adventures on nearby hiking and biking trails, relax with loved ones in the spacious living room, play a game of pool or ping pong, or take a soak in the hot tub while enjoying the views of the surrounding forest and the magnificent Ten Mile Range.
Upon arrival to this relaxing, charming mountain home, Guests can enter the home through the garage, making it easy to unload your gear while staying warm and dry. During the winter months, storing your gear is made easy thanks to the ski rack and boot warmers inside the garage. The garage doubles as a game room with a pool/ping pong table situated on one side, a great place to enjoy some friendly competition over your stay! Once you enter the home, you will take two flights of stairs (14 steps) to arrive at the main living level. This modern open space is flooded with natural light thanks to the abundance of windows in every direction. The spacious, yet cozy living room features high ceilings that open into the loft area, exposed wood beams, and several windows providing great views over the trees and surrounding mountains. Curl up on the living room couch, which features a chaise lounger. Two leather chairs and an oversized beanbag, that can convert to a twin bed for a child, provide additional seating space, so your group can relax and enjoy a movie night on the 40” TV while you warm up by the fireplace.
On the other side of the living room is the kitchen/dining area, creating a large, dynamic space for your group to spend time together. The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cabinets with beautiful stained-glass, and a kitchen bar with seating for three. This space is made for entertaining with all the cookware needed to prepare a meal for a group. Blast some tunes and dance while you cook thanks to the incredible bluetooth light feature above the dining room table, which has seating for 8 next to the sliding glass doors. Take in the nature views while you enjoy a meal, work on a puzzle or play some of the provided board games - the centrally located table provides a great space for groups to connect. Stepping outside the sliding glass doors, takes you to more communal areas and seating with stunning views of the 14,271' Quandary Peak. The spacious deck off of the living room features a BBQ and four Adirondack chairs. In the secluded backyard, you’ll find a hot tub with a capacity for 7.
When you are ready to settle in for the night, head to one of the cabin’s three bedrooms. Just off the living room, you will find the first bedroom, which features a king-size bed as well as a fold-out twin bed that is a good option for those traveling with small children wanting to share a room. Guests can enjoy a movie in bed from the 24” TV, or take in the views from the large window overlooking the wooded backyard. A large French door closet with a luggage rack and dresser is available, providing plenty of space to store personal belongings. From this bedroom, you also have access to the downstairs full bathroom, which is a “Jack & Jill” style bathroom that can also be accessed from the front hallway. The bathroom features a wall-length single-sink vanity and a walk-in shower with a glass door.
The additional two bedrooms can be found on the upstairs level of the home. The spacious and well-decorated primary bedroom features a California king-size bed, matching nightstands, sconce lighting, a 24” TV, an armoire and closet, and a corner chair next to the large window. For added comfort, the primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom that boasts a large single-sink vanity, a skylight bringing in natural light to the space, and a shower. The second upstairs bedroom is a dynamic space with a queen-size bed as well as a connected loft/office space. The bedroom features two nightstands, a 32” TV, and a skylight. Connected to this bedroom is a loft/office space. This room can only be accessed through the bedroom, and the loft area overlooks the living room. This spot is perfect for catching up on remote work with a desk and chair to work on. Or curl up with a good book on the loveseat sofa. A third bathroom is situated upstairs, a Jack & Jill style bathroom sits off of the upper floor hallway and is also accessed through the third bedroom. The bathroom features a single-sink vanity with a large storage cabinet and a shower/bathtub combo.
Guests have access to a stacked washer and dryer located in a wash closet.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
This mountain home is tucked away in a beautiful forested setting outside of Blue River, just 10 minutes away from Main Street and 13 minutes away from the BreckConnect Gondola. The home’s location is perfect for those looking to explore this outdoor wonderland, putting you within a short distance of many hiking, snow-shoeing, and mountain biking trails in either direction. From this home, you are close by to Continental Falls, the Blue River, Goose Pasture Tarn, and various hiking trails, including the nearby Spruce Creek Trail, Blue Lakes Trailhead, and McCullough Gulch Trailhead. Grab your skis and make the less than 6-mile drive to Breckenridge Ski Resort. If you want to make your way into the historic downtown Breckenridge area, it is a short 10-minute drive from your door. There you can make your way to BreckConnect Gondola to hit the slopes or explore the charming Main Street area with its many shops, breweries, and restaurants.
This home is located just off Highway 9, the main artery between Blue River and Breckenridge that also connects you to neighboring communities like Alma and Fairplay to the south, and Dillon and Frisco to the north. Its close proximity to this major highway makes it easy to get on the road to head toward wherever your adventures take you. A quick 10-minute drive will take you to the heart of the action in downtown Breckenridge. Or you can explore the surrounding historic mining sites or make your way to Dillon Reservoir where you can enjoy outdoor recreation at the marina and enjoy entertainment at Dillon Amphitheater.
This area also boasts convenient and FREE public transport between the Summit Stage Free Bus and Breckenridge's Free Ride buses. The Summit Stage Park County and Blue River commuter bus routes run near this home, with the Blue River Town Hall stop just a half-mile walk from the home and Breckenridge Station stop less than a mile away. Uber/Lyft are also available.
NOTES:
Town of Blue River Quiet Hours: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
No wood burning outdoor fires anywhere – no fire pits. Please enjoy the propane fire pit.
Please note that, like most homes in Breckenridge, this home does not have A/C.
Due to this home's location, vehicles with 4WD, AWD or 2-wheel drive tires with snow chains are recommended in the winter months, even if it hasn’t snowed in a few days.
PLEASE use caution when navigating the outdoor staircases. These are not maintained in the winter and could be slippery.
Please keep in mind that if you plan to ski, you are responsible for verifying the ski resorts' opening and closing dates.
