[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food. Riverfront cottage in Carbondale with a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485847/a238b53b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485847/89ec0bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485847/2af13b8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485847/a7f44793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485847/0c5f1493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled at the base of Mt. Sopris, The Dollhouse is a serene retreat that lets you unwind amidst mountain-scapes, accessible trails, and rivers. Enjoy a cozy queen-size bed on the main floor or an additional loft bed for $40 extra charge; relax in outdoor chairs with mountain views surrounded by mature trees and singing birds. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2240 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food. The Dollhouse is located just outside of Carbondale Colorado, the epicenter for fun, rocky mountain Adventure & culture! Listen to the song of the Crystal River while you sleep at the base of Mt. Sopris in your enchanted, organized, self contained, free-standing, no frills and extremely comfortable tiny cabin. Walk out the door to fish the crystal river, hike trails or bike the paved trail system that connects (5 mi.)to Carbondale, Aspen & Glenwood Springs. A sojourn at the Dollhouse will launch you into your Colorado vacation and assure your aspirations will land! While here Enjoy: Great views of mountain-scapes, accessible trails, and rivers to watch and listen to. Layout: 2 VERY Comfortable beds for sleeping soundly. Due to the compact size of the Bedroom, the Dollhouse allows for only 2 visitors. In the case that an unplanned 3rd person is brought , there will be an additional nightly charge of $40, and the owners will have the right to dismiss or cancel the reservation. Please communicate with us. The bedroom has a very cozy queen size bed on the main floor where primary storage of convenience items and appliances are stowed under the bed frame. There is functional band diverse lighting a dresser and table with two chairs. Loft twin bed (second bed) is an additional $40 charge for use of this second bed, upon request. Also, During winter we request that all doors to the unit be securely closed at all times when not in use to avoid freezing plumbing. We reserve the right to charge $50 for non compliance to this request. The dollhouse is a first hand cozy small space experience to deeply recharge your batteries. Enjoy a DVD, outdoor chairs with mountain views, a garden with flowers, a beautiful lawn, mature trees with trail access. Singing song birds, eagles, thumping woodpeckers, soaring hawks and all manner of wildlife are possible to witness during your stay. How to spend the day? There is so much to do right outside the door like walking to the river or miles along the waterway from your door. Oak forests with ponderosa and cottonwood trees offer shade through which birds sing and mountain views can be experienced. on a short drive.......... Marble and Slow Groov'in BBQ is 30 min drive South on Hwy133 Glenwood springs is a 25 min drive away. River rafting. suping. Aspen music festivals and iron mountain hot springs are nearby. Aspen is just a beautiful 45 min drive east. Wine tasting in Peonia. For all who love a BEAUTIFUL scenic drive HWY 133 to Kebbler Pass is a scenic bypass that can take you to stand in Awe of the biggest Aspen Grove in Colorado only 1.5 hr. drive to Crested Butte. \*Guests ( 2 person max), have access to the main level, a loft with a second bed ( $40 additional charge), a bathroom via an outside door, serene, spacious grounds with plentiful, mature foliage and gorgeous flowers. You can sit next to a creek in the back, or eat at 3 of the lawn tables available with mountain views. Get a great taste of the mountains out your front door. The neighborhood is quiet, in nature and remote. You'll get the feeling your camping in luxury. Blinds are installed to encourage sleeping in and privacy. There are tons of fantastic culinary experiences to be had in the various towns nearby (The Goat, Phat Thi, Allegria, The Village Smithy) and all manner of uncrowded mountain trails to explore (Avalanche Valley). Guests have intimated that they prefer staying at the doll house after soaking at the hots springs because they can unplug from being over stimulated and surrounded by people and noise. Many guests have commented the great views and on how comfortable both beds are for sleeping and how well designed and cozy the small space feels. Because its a shift from a sprawling home there is an opportunity to let go and really relax and rest. Enjoy outdoor seating with mountain views, a garden with flowers, a beautiful lawn, mature trees and singing, birds trained in opera. The neighborhood is quiet in nature and remote. You'll get the feeling your camping in luxury. There are tons of fantastic culinary experiences to be had in the various towns nearby (The Goat, Phat Thi, Allagria, The Village Smithy) and all manner of uncrowded mountain trails to explore (Avalanche Valley). Guests have intimated that they prefer staying at the doll house after soaking at the hots springs because they can unplug from being over stimulated and surrounded by people and noise. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 240 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33560300/33560258/124e8b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Carbondale - Walk in and Feel at Home Carbondale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 260 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=33560258&PinnedHotelID=33560258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103870000/103868300/103868277/fbffe5b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquility Base, Modern One-Bedroom Apartment Carbondale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=103868277&PinnedHotelID=103868277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42050000/42044000/42043997/1d6bff2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Tiny Home w/ Grill, 25 Min. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Carbondale, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. River Valley Ranch Golf Club and Spring Creeks Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs and Penny Hot Springs. Elk Mountain Expeditions and Linear Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Carbondale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carbondale.dx6964) [View more Cottages in Carbondale](https://www.expedia.ca/Carbondale-Cottages.d6964-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.31410%2C-107.20872&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GPtjFT-tLcPTdKPrg2wxruzxjWc=) Carbondale, CO ### What's nearby - Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 9.8 km - River Valley Ranch Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.9 km - Penny Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 12.4 km - Ranch at Roaring Fork - 17 min drive - 19.6 km - Sunlight Mountain Resort - 47 min drive - 48.3 km ### Getting around - Glenwood Springs Station - 30 min drive - Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪White House Pizza - ‬10 min drive - ‪Plosky's Deli - ‬10 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive - ‪Peppino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bonfire Coffee - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal Mt location, quiet,authentic colorado,compact,just outside town&good food. located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs, River Valley Ranch Golf Club, and Elk Mountain Expeditions. Carbondale Nature Park and Penny Hot Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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