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Spacious Home-Mountain & Valley Views - Dark Sky

Hillside vacation home with kitchen

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TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cotopaxi, CO
  • Place, McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Historic Beckwith Ranch
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotopaxi City Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Hillside

In Hillside .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area and The Historic Beckwith Ranch. Cotopaxi City Park and Arkansas River are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • The Historic Beckwith Ranch - 11 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Cotopaxi City Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Hermit Park - 18 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Smokey Jack Observatory - 18 min drive - 29.4 km

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home-Mountain & Valley Views - Dark Sky

*The View House* Come enjoy mountain air, solitude, and adventure. This is a lovely 4,000 square foot, 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom home on 35 acres. It sits on a working ranch adjacent to BLM.

If you're looking for a private get-a-way with a fresh touch, this is your perfect escape! Thoughtfully planned and furnished, bring your family or friends or both, and still enjoy plenty of room to stretch out. Located less than a mile off highway 69, it's easily accessible year round.Sip your morning coffee on the back porch overlooking the pristine Sangre De Cristo mountain range and The Ranch on Texas Creek. Or go out at night and marvel at the canopy of stars and Milky Way this Dark Skies community prides itself on. Soak your cares away in the large master tub or admire the wildlife right outside your bedroom window. This open concept, 360 views home has a lot to offer!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Spacious Home-Mountain & Valley Views - Dark Sky Hillside
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Spacious Home-Mountain & Valley Views - Dark Sky Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a great stay at this property and would do it again. The location is perfect if you want great views and just want to get away from it all. Everyone loved the comfort of the beds and the house had everything we needed. Definitely on our list to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Giant house in dark sky country

Very easy to communicate with the property folks, they were flexible and we really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home. There was plenty of room for us and so much to experience in the area. We truly enjoyed our retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet as a star’s shadow

The house was beautiful and the views were outstanding - including the stars at night! We went on several “adventures” to see places nearby (Royal Gorge, Mission: Wolf, Bishop’s Castle and rafting) but just sitting on the porch enjoying the view and the quietness was amazingly refreshing. The birdsongs and occasional cow’s moo just added to the joy we found at The View House.
Part of our daily view
Getting lost in the beauty on the property
Another view at the View House
Sitting on the porch. The reflection on the window looked like a painting
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Family of 5 very comfortable. This is/was someone's home as house is beautiful. Mountain views from every window. Owner/management was extremely responsive. We would definitely be back. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The View House

The house had a great view, well maintained, and was everything we needed for a group of 8. Host was very responsive. Would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The View House

Our stay at The View House was wonderful. There was plenty of room for for our whole family. It was a quiet location but close to Hwy. 69. The views were fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

The view of the stars at night was breathtaking. Great hosts and great vacation! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

We enjoyed our stay here. The Mountain View’s are spectacular. We loved getting to see sunsets and sunrises along with deer and rabbits. The house was large enough that we all had a space when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A view to remember

The View House was beautiful , cozy and oh so secluded. We felt we were in our own world with the dark skies and abundant stars. It will be a trip we won’t soon forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

This place was great. Had incredible views and the location was perfect for anything you wanted to do. Met and exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

No pictures do this justice!

Just an amazing getaway! So many different view experiences. A great place to escape to with your family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Windom

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay and what a view!

The rooms are very large and closets the same. The ladies loved the kitchen. I liked the place because it was the hub to rafting, hiking, sand sledding, fishing and four wheeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie H., Cuba, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

The views here are absolutely beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice! Would love to stay here again in the future, best and most relaxing vacation I've had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J., arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding

this was the perfect place to stay during weekend of wedding activities with family. Literally took five minutes to get the wedding venue in Hillside. The night stars and surrounding mountains are just incredible . My son warmed up his bagpipes and the cattle came to his performance and the next day invited more cows. It was jus so much fun for our 12 year old granddaughter. Very clean and everything is there. We highly recommend this house. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Secluded

Our family of three stayed here for four nights on our road trip. It was perfect. So comfortable and plenty of room to spread out. The stars were gorgeous and the views were incredible. Plenty to do in nearby Canon City. We saw big horn sheep, mule deer right off of the deck, and wild turkeys. The house was so comfortable and met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay on this property and hope to go back. The house was much larger than expected and very quiet. There were deer walking through the yard almost constantly. We enjoyed biking and hiking nearby and driving down to Westcliffe for some tennis and icecream at the Sugarlump.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, remote hideaway

This place was so beautiful, had everything we needed and was still homey. It was clean, with the exception of A LOT of flies. I’m sure this is nobody’s fault, because if a few get in, they multiply in a hot hurry and it would be hard to stay on top of it if you weren’t in the home. Otherwise, it was clean, the bedding and linens were clean. I don’t think of another reason I’d need to visit Colorado, but I would definitely stay here again. Lovely secluded home with lots of wildlife right in the yard. A good find!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

View house didn't disappoint

This property is quite secluded, which is why it is so special. The night sky is amazing and yes, you can see the milky way with the naked eye. A decent camera, lenses and the right settings will bring forth some amazing pics. Westcliffe is 15 mins south while Canon City is about 40mins. So plenty to do during the day. You will want to be home before sundown, in my view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holli G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic bliss

This home and location are amazing. I spend a lot of time in area but the view was like no other. I think my favorite pet was waking up and drinking coffee with the cows nearby! The home was spacious and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aj B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We seen deer right off the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penni R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Bit of Heaven

I've stayed at several VRBO properties and this was by far the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen around the entire property. Solitude, privacy and a place to relax can be experienced here. The house is spacious and well appointed. We wished there had been a king size bed, but everything else was exceptional! We hope to stay again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular home with stunning views!

This home blew us away. It is gorgeous, clean, and expansive! It comes with everything you could ever need. The views are stunning. The only thing to be aware of is the area rug on the carpet as you come into the house is a trip hazard. Everybody in our group tripped on it when we finally rolled it up and got it out of the way. The rugs in the kitchen were also hazardous as we kept slipping on them so we stashed them away as well. Overall, you will not be disappointed and will want to return again. We can’t wait to go back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unparalleled 360° mountain views. Peace and serenity at it's best. Amazing home, and owners.

Such an amazing place. Truly disconnected from the world. The mountain views come only second to the amazing star gazing. There was a Cresent moon, but could still faintly see the milky way. We will be back when there is no moon. The house is stocked a plenty and very accommodating. Feels like your own home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place

This house and the views were both amazing. We enjoyed watching the cattle get fed from our deck. We loved waking up to the Mountain View’s!