Chaparral Chalet

Cozy Mountain Chalet • Big Sangre Views • Hot Tub & Fire Pit + Stellar Night Skies Walk in, drop your bags, and look up—the Chalet frames Challenger Point, Crestone Peak, and Kit Carson right from the living room. This cozy, secluded family basecamp sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and it’s designed for the kind of mountain trip that feels easy: great coffee, warm floors, a chef’s kitchen, and a patio view you’ll keep circling back to. Start your mornings at the loaded coffee bar with three ways to brew: Chemex, Ninja drip, and Keurig, plus a grinder and fresh Equator Coffee. Cook comfortably in the chef’s kitchen (with Penzeys spices on hand), then end the day with a soak in the hot tub and starry night skies. Enjoy a long evening outside grilling, staying warm by the fire pit. The patio directly faces Challenger, and the property’s dark, quiet setting makes stargazing genuinely special—use a red-light headlamp to preserve night vision while staying safe. The Chalet is lovingly decorated with selections from local artists—light-filled and restorative—with drapes for nighttime privacy. You’ll also find a curated collection of books (including kids books), plus an entertainment cabinet stocked with Springbok puzzles and games. Settle in with premium seating, Sonos sound for easy music throughout your stay, high-quality linens, and a washer/dryer that makes longer trips painless. Pets are welcome, and we even keep doggie treats ready.Outside, enjoy the jetted hot tub, fire table, Blackstone grill, established piñon pines, a seasonal arroyo, and frequent local wildlife sightings—plus off-street parking and a secure outdoor area for your furry children. Key features 3 bed / 2 bath • Sleeps 6 Big mountain views: Challenger Point, Crestone Peak, Kit Carson Patio faces Challenger (front-row sunrise/sunset views)Secluded + peaceful (dark-sky stargazing)Chef’s kitchen + Penzeys spices + pancake supplies Loaded coffee bar: Chemex + Ninja drip + Keurig, grinder, fresh Equator Coffee In-floor radiant heatIndoor jetted tub WiFi: ~100 MbpsSonos sound systemBook collection (including kids books)Games + Springbok puzzlesHigh-quality linens + washer/dryerOutdoor fire pit + seatingBlackstone grillPiñon pines, seasonal arroyo, local wildlifePet-friendly (fee: $50) + doggie treats + secure outdoor areaOff-street parkingDark-sky tip: red-light headlamp recommendedDistancesWillow Lake Trailhead: ~15 minutesCrestone: ~10 minutesValley View Hot Springs: ~30 minutesSalida: ~50 minutesAlamosa: ~55 minutesGreat Sand Dunes National Park: ~60 minutesGuest accessFull access to the entire Chalet and outdoor areas (patio, fire pit, seating, grill). Self check-in details provided before arrival.Other things to notePet fee: $50 per stayWinter access: AWD/4WD recommended during snow/ice