Hot tub and sauna A-frame for two in the pines near Pikes Peak, adults only

One loft bedroom with a queen bed, one full bath, sleeps 2, adults only. Hot tub and cedar sauna in the pines at about 9,000 ft above Florissant, up to two dogs welcome, 15 minutes from Mueller State Park and 25 from Woodland Park.

- Hot tub under the pines: soak under the stars
- Cedar sauna a few steps away
- Dog friendly, up to two dogs
- Adults only, built for couples
- Gas fireplace
- Starlink WiFi and a dedicated workspace
- Full kitchen with an espresso machine, drip and French press
- 15 min to Mueller State Park, 10 min to Florissant Fossil Beds

Guests keep saying the same three things: the hot tub and sauna, how cozy the cabin feels, and the quiet. Natalie's fast replies and the stocked kitchen come up almost as often, and many of these stays are honeymoons and anniversaries.

THE SPACE
A 1961 A-frame, fully renovated: vaulted ceilings, big windows, 640 square feet laid out for two.
- Main floor: sofa by the gas fireplace, Roku smart TV, record player and albums, Bluetooth soundbar, games for a slow night in
- Kitchen: full size fridge, stove and oven, microwave, toaster, and the basics stocked. Coffee three ways: espresso machine, drip, French press
- Loft: the queen bed, up ladder stairs, under the peak of the A
- Bathroom: one full bath with a shower and a wall heater. Robes and a towel warmer for hot tub and sauna runs
- Heat: the gas fireplace runs off a wall thermostat and warms the cabin fast

SLEEPING
- Loft bedroom: 1 queen bed, reached by ladder stairs
- Sleeps 2. No sofa bed and no extra sleeping spaces
- Adults only, no exceptions

OUTDOORS
- Hot tub: the heart of this place. Soak after a day on the trails, or watch the sun come up over the pines with a coffee. Runs around 101 to 104 degrees, ready your whole stay
- Cedar sauna right beside it: cold mountain air to deep heat and back, 15 to 20 minutes at a time
- Deck for morning coffee
- The driveway and the ground around the cabin are yours, with room for the dog to sniff around

GETTING AROUND
Florissant is a small mountain town just south of Woodland Park, with US-24 as the way in.
- 3 min: Wild Horses Cafe, coffee and wood-fired pizza with a Pikes Peak view
- 7 min: Serranos Mexican Bar & Grill and the Thunderbird Inn, a Florissant institution
- 12 min: Divide for a quick small-store stop
- 25 min: Woodland Park for full grocery (Walmart, Safeway, Natural Grocers, City Market), dining and gear
- 10 min: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- 15 min: Mueller State Park (hiking, wildlife, snowshoeing)
- Fly fishing: 25 min to Eleven Mile Canyon, 30 min to the Dream Stream, 40 min to Eleven Mile Reservoir (Gold Medal water)
- 1 hr: Pikes Peak Highway to the summit. 1 hr 20 min: the Cog Railway
- 1 hr: Garden of the Gods
- Cripple Creek for a day trip
- Under 2 hrs: Monarch Mountain, Ski Cooper, Breckenridge, Keystone and Vail for ski days, and Frisco Adventure Park for sledding
- 25 min: UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital, Woodland Park
- 1 hr 5 min: Colorado Springs Airport. 2 hrs: Denver International

SEASONS
- Memorial Day to Labor Day: windows open, Mueller trails, fly fishing days, and the hot tub under the stars once the air cools
- Late September into October: aspen gold at Mueller State Park, cold mornings made for the sauna
- December: a ski day at Breckenridge or Keystone, under 2 hours away, then the hot tub with snow coming down
- February and March: the real snow months. Snowshoeing at Mueller, sledding at Frisco Adventure Park, and the cedar sauna when the air bites

GOOD TO KNOW
- Adults only, 2 guests max, no exceptions. 640 square feet built for two, not a group
- The loft is up ladder stairs that guests call steep. Check the photos if stairs are a concern
- Road noise. The cabin sits close to the road, so you will hear cars pass now and then. A sound machine, the record player and the soundbar help
- Well water. Go easy in the shower and space showers out. If the water runs low, wait about 20 minutes and it comes back. Septic system: toilet paper only
- About 9,000 ft. Drink extra water, take the first day slow, expect weather to flip fast, and bring layers even in summer
- No air conditioning. A fan in the loft, a fan downstairs, and windows that open. The loft can run warm on a hot summer afternoon
- Paved almost the whole way in, the last 600 yards unpaved. A regular car is fine in summer. October through May, AWD or 4WD is strongly recommended; the last stretch can get snow-packed
- Plenty of parking in front of the cabin
- Cell service is hit or miss depending on carrier. Starlink WiFi is solid, so lean on it
- Wildlife country: deer, the occasional bear or mountain lion. Never leave food or trash outside, and keep the dog close at dawn and dusk
- Exterior security cameras at the entry only. None inside
- Dogs: 2 max, up to 75 lbs each. Mention them when you book
- Self check-in with a keypad code, after 3 PM; check out by 10 AM. Your code arrives before you do

HOUSE RULES
- No parties or events
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, inside or out
- No open flames, candles or fireworks. Wildfire risk up here is real
- Registered guests and registered dogs only
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Please do not rearrange the furniture
- Breaking the party or smoking rules means a $1,500 fine and immediate removal

Hosted by Natalie, a Texas transplant and mom to six who set this one up for two. Ask her anything about the area. She usually replies within the hour.