[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Challenger Views on Ridgecrest Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Great Sand Dunes National Park ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87126800/87126792/3fd5f2e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87126800/87126792/1621392f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87126800/87126792/23e72df6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87126800/87126792/1f460631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87126800/87126792/c8db1175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Challenger Views on Ridgecrest, nestled in the heart of Crestone, offers a tranquil retreat. This beautiful ground floor suite features a spacious living area with comfortable couch and queen-sized master bedroom with full bathroom. The large kitchen is stocked for an extended stay and includes stainless steel appliances and eco amenities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Challenger Views on Ridgecrest Welcome to Challenger Views on Ridgecrest! Enjoy vintage modern luxury, expansive views, a great open kitchen anda cozy queen bed during your Crestone stay. This beautiful space is located on the far edge of the Baca Grande Subdivision less than a mile from the North Sand Dunes Park entrance. It's a great place to stay and explore Crestone and the San Luis Valley or enjoy a resting getaway. This ground floorsuite features a large spacious living area with comfortable couch, which also pulls out to a bed for additional guests. Adjoining is aqueen-sized master bedroom with full bathroom stocked with comfy towels and eco amenities for your stay. The suite is a great space for quiet retreats featuring alarge spacious kitchen stocked with dishware and bakeware for your extended stay. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, oven and range with large fridge and freezer. The dining area is elegant and has adequate seating if you have a larger group and rent the second upstairs unit that adjoins the suite througha locking door and stairway. The outdoor areas are relaxing and peaceful for your mountain getaway. The backyard shared area has a table with umbrella and BBQ grill for evening enjoyment. The private entrance has a small bistro seating area for guests to enjoy as well. The house is equipped with a washer and dryer unit that is shared for both suites to use during their stay. This space is well suited for individuals or couples as a private suite. The upstairs suite can also be rented out and joined as one house for groups or families. Sleeping Arrangements Queen Bed Private Bedroom ~ Fold Out Full-Sized Couch 3-4 Guests Total Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality. Enjoy great tasting mountain water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the house, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Challenger Views on Ridgecrestis a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway. Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season. Kitchen Amenities Include: Oven/Stove ~ Refrigerator ~ Cookware ~ Bakeware ~ Utensils ~ Coffee Maker ~ Tea Kettle ~ Microwave ~ Toaster A High Elevation Experience Like No Other Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat. The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado. Activities and Shopping in Crestone Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found! Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone. Hot Springs Joyful Journey Hot Springs ~ Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hooper Pool) ~ Valley View Hot Springs ~ Splashland Hot Springs Hiking Trails Willow Lake ~ North Crestone Creek ~ South Crestone Creek ~ Crestone Needle ~ Cottonwood Creek ~Willow Creek ~ Native American Stone Huts ~ South Colony Lakes Trail ~ Crestone Peak Trail ~ Challenger Point ~ Music Pass via Rainbow Trail Activities Great Sand Dunes National Park ~ The Colorado Gator Farm ~ San Luis Valley Brewing Company ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Shrine of the Stations of the Cross ~ Firedworks Gallery ~ Colorado Gators Reptile Park ~ Zapata Falls Trailhead ~ Splashland Hot Springs ~ UFO Watchtower ~ Baca Grande Stables ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge ~ Penitente Canyon ~ Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center ~ Crestone Ziggurat ~ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Jack Dempsey Birthplace ~ Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway ~ Movie Manor ~Mill Creek Ranch at Old Cow Town ~ Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast ~ Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ Blanca-Zapata Recreation Area, BLM ~ Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) ~ San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area ~ JW Ranch Nature Tours ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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 ### Things to do - 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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 ### Property is also known as 470979 ## About the area Located in Crestone, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Trujillo Homestead and Silver Cliff Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Jack Observatory and Colorado Gators Reptile Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Baca Grande travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Baca-Grande.dx6314) [View more Apartments in Baca Grande](https://www.expedia.ca/Baca-Grande-Apartments.d6314-aaApartments.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%7C37.92496%2C-105.65414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kI79BlReIsD22jYPI6vQ9Auo8LQ=) Saguache County, CO ### What's nearby - Great Sand Dunes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Baca Grande Park - 14 min drive - 9.6 km - Little Pearl Pocket Park - 17 min drive - 12.2 km - San Isabel Lake - 47 min drive - 31.3 km - Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - 52 min drive - 61.3 km ### Getting around - Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Elephant Cloud Tea Shop - ‬15 min drive - ‪Bob's Place - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bliss Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Our Food Is Art - ‬16 min drive - ‪Crestone Creamery - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Challenger Views on Ridgecrest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Challenger Views on Ridgecrest? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Challenger Views on Ridgecrest? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Challenger Views on Ridgecrest located? > Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Great Sand Dunes National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Baca Grande Park and Little Pearl Pocket Park. San Isabel Lake is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Challenger Views on Ridgecrest Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice location, clean, well stocked. Wonderful stay. ##### Robert T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gene W. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house sits among piñon and juniper of Baca Grande. Large windows frame amazing view of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/78ff9d49-4d68-4443-98a3-15e0801f42cf-1753556340763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/698b260e-5fe0-443c-a9b1-c8a5799f020a-1753556342358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gene W. 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