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Elk Crossings Cabin Rental

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Elk Crossings Cabin Rental

Elk Crossings Cabin is located at 9500 ft in the Sanger de Cristo Mountains in Forbes Park, just 12 miles outside the town of Fort Garland, Co. Forbes Park is a private, gated community in southern Colorado located between Walsenburg and Alamosa. Sitting on 13,000 acres, containing about 200 homes, this is the closest you can get to the Rocky mountains from Texas, just a 10 hour drive from Dallas.

The drive up to our beautiful cabin will take your breath away, and the secludedness of the cabin will immediately put you at ease. Enjoy everything from your morning coffee to evening happy hour on the custom built wrap-around deck surrounded by 100+ ft pine trees. The main open area of the cabin is comfortably homey with plenty of windows to enjoy the view, a well equipped kitchen with all needed appliances (gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, etc), a breakfast nook, main bedroom and closet, and a bathroom featuring in-unit laundry and a double headed shower! The couch in the living pulls out to comfortably sleep two, as well. The upstairs loft can sleep up to four, and children under 5 should be supervised in the loft area as the stairs are attic-like. We have stocked the cabin with one double and one single electric-pump inflatable beds.

Our cabin offers the perfect mixture of relaxation and exploration! As for relaxation, enjoy the peace and quite of the mountain while staying connected via complimentary wifi. Available entertainment includes Apple TV with Netflix access, DVD player along with a DVD collection of all movie genres, and a land line with long distance calling. Or perhaps you'd like to sight see, hike, and explore! There is NO hunting allowed within Forbers Park, meaning there is an abundance of wildlife including bears, elk, deer, prairie dogs, coyotes, turkeys, beavers, and all kinds of birds from hummingbirds to jays and finches. . Hiking trails are splattered along the mountains, including the entrance to the San Isabel National Forest, just a half mile away from our cabin! You can see the majestic 14,000 ft Mount Blanca and other high peaks from the park as well.

If you exit the park and make a short drive to Fort Garland, you can go visit some of our favorite adventurous tourist attractions. The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Zapata Falls, the College Town of Alamosa, and the Stations of the Cross in San Luis Valley just to name a few! Wolf Creek Ski Lodge is roughly an hour west of Fort Garland. And located south is Taos, NM, boasting skiing and local shopping, with Red River Ski & Summer Area close by.

Come and bring your family (and pets!) to see the beautiful sights of Colorado and stay in our cabin. The McCarthy family welcomes you to make as many wonderful memories as we have in Elk Crossings Cabin. We hope you enjoy your stay and visit again! We know you’ll want to!

Notes
4x4 vehicle Required in the spring and winter time.
The roads are regularly plowed by Forbes Park. During heavy snow but it may take 24 hours before they reach the back of the park where Elk Crossings is located. There will be an additional $75 charge if you request for the driveway to be plowed, otherwise you should be able to access the driveway with your 4X4 or park on the street

Check in time 3 PM
Check out time 12 PM

**Note: You May have heard that Forbes Park was affected by a wildfire, the park did have some burn damage and some homes destroyed, but our area of the park was untouched and remains as beautiful as always.

Property manager

Robert and Belinda

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only dogs allowed. Maximum of 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No children under 10 upstairs un attended

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Fort Garland, CO

What's nearby

  • Fort Garland Museum - 51 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 79 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 86 min drive
  • Zapata Falls - 91 min drive
  • Cuchara Valley Resort - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dog Bar & Grill - ‬86 min drive
  • ‪Dog Bar & Grill - ‬86 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Restaurant - ‬86 min drive
  • ‪Luke's BBQ - ‬86 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Crossings Cabin Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Crossings Cabin Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Crossings Cabin Rental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk Crossings Cabin Rental located?

Situated in Fort Garland, this cabin is within 32 mi (52 km) of Fort Garland Museum, Veteran's Park, and Los Caminos Antiguos.

Elk Crossings Cabin Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
Cabin was perfect for us. Very private. Beautiful property! Listening to the wind blow through the trees was just what we needed; so relaxing and serene. Heard elk calling at night! There were deer every morning and evening in the front and back yard! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Read review and consider carefully.
The good: -It was in the area we wanted to be in. The bad: -They listed the internet at 500+ mbs, it buffered too much & speed tests were 80-90 mbs. When I informed owner, they said they didn’t know how the listing said that, that they didn’t even know what the speed was…as if someone else filled out their listing. They said they would check into it, but never got back to us on that, and never offered anything to compensate. We ended up having to alternate doing online business, due to buffering. I called their internet provider, and they have different levels of speeds…owners paid for the slower, but advertised the faster. -Bed is a Queen, against the wall…as its the only place for it, & if the person on that side wanted out, had to climb over the other, have them get up & out of the way, or climb out the foot of the bed. Ridiculously small. -Clothes dryer, in the bathroom, is not vented to the outside, and vents into the bathroom. So you have to open the windows and shut the door, to deal with the heat/moisture. -Overall cleanliness…chose not to place any of our items/clothes, etc, in the drawers or closet, as they weren’t clean, and had the owners, or previous guests items in there…clothes, used tubes of toothpaste, open food, etc. -Missing items…we had to go to the store to get basics like toilet paper and paper towels, which the listing said would be there. They did reimburse us for those items. -Property is listed for sale
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of heaven
Quiet, private, comfortable. A lovely little cabin in the middle of the woods. The bedroom was a bit tight but workable. Would love to come back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valorie G.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen M.

Quiet
The 13 mile drive on a bumpy, dirt and gravel road was the only thing we disliked. The previous occupants left an empty detergent container and the closest store was an hour away. The only skillet was so small only one fried egg filled the skillet. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Alvarado

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
Great communication with the Host. We enjoyed our stay. Cabin was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the soul.
This is a great cabin. Well built, very quiet and maintained very well. We had to leave early because of severe weather coming in but we were there a little late in the year for the way we were equipped. The host are great and very responsive. Overall one of the best we have stayed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Cabin was beautiful and well maintained. Host was amazing to work with even being out of the country at the time of our stay. Elevation caused some issued for my husbands breathing as we are from Kansas, but that doesn't stop him from wanting to move out to the area at a lower elevation
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ron B.

Cabin review
Location is good as we are there hunteig. Cabin is comfortable but could be cleaner. Also could you send me a cost breakdown, i accidentally deleted it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Janie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but description was deceiving....
The cabin was surrounded by beautiful, peaceful forest - loved that, but we had 4 adults & the description says there's a loft with "attic like STAIRS" ....there were no stairs, it was an attic carpetted with a LADDER!! Fine for teens, but no way too go up and down every night and morning. Slept on the pull out couch, but had been expecting each couple to have more privacy and comfort. The description definitely needs to be corrected & pictures of the ladder - instead of making it sound like a normal loft with "stairs"
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Colorado getaway
There are not enough characters in this box to express how awesome this stay was. We enjoyed hiking the property and nearby trails. The McCarthys were great at communicating. The cabin met all of out needs. We would definitely be booking this cabin in the future! Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Enjoyed the quietness. Saw a bear in the woods not far from the house...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly Jean B., Round Rock, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well maintained log cabin in the woods
It was a beautiful cabin for a younger family with kids. I am a senior citizen and had issues with getting up onto the bed at night. I found a fold-up stool to help me, but I was not secure in using it. There was no where to sit in the small bedroom to get dressed or undressed. I guess that is why the mattress had a large depression on the edge and gave way. We didn't think about not having Phone connections and forgot to get the gate and key access before we arrived. After we got into the cabin of course they had wonderful access to their Wi-Fi. We didn't notice, when we booked how far it was from our property. It was over an hour drive from our place near I-25. In our original Vrbo request, we requested a 25 mile away limit. It was a beautiful quiet cozy cabin, and even though it was cold 30 deg. outside, once we got the chill off the inside with the great little room heaters, we were very comfortable. Even though we didn't use the loft, best for young people or children, it was very cute. My son slept on the couch in the living room very nicely. We saw many mule deer, a very large rabbit, chipmunks, and of course lots of birds. I highly recommend this wonderland log cabin for a young couple or family with youngsters. Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loft
Only thing was not realizing how short the ceiling and how narrow the entrance to the loft. Made it less useful than expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place for a secluded getaway!
Beautiful and peaceful-
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
White Christmas
As lifelong southerners, our family has always wished for a white Christmas. This year our Christmas present to ourselves and our children was to have a white Christmas. It was a wonderful gift. The cabin had everything we wanted. The double-headed shower was especially nice after exploring out in the snow. The drive in was absolutely beautiful, and the privacy afforded by the cabin location was a plus. We enjoyed our stay, and we would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado at its finest!
Perfect cabin for the two of us ! Had everything we needed and more ! Beautiful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
This cabin is awesome, quite, comfortable. So relaxing just what we needed! Will visit again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous!
The cabin was perfect. Everything worked and some surprising amenities. We views of the mountains were spectacular. The drive in and out of the mountains was easy. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Nice cabin to relax and enjoy nature. We enjoyed seeing deer, a mother bear with her 2 cubs and a herd of elk along with numerous bird species. Nice location to many other activities as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin
The drive to the cabin is beautiful. The cabin is very nice. Set in the woods. Very quite and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin S., Rowlett, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Want to be surrounded by woods, this is your place.
Amazing property! The view was beautiful with a ton of trees around and views of the mountains. We were able to go hiking around the property and enjoyed seeing all of the birds and deer. The house was cozy with a bedroom with a queen sized bed. Then it has a loft accessible by a drop down attic ladder that has tons of room with a queen air mattress and a twin standard mattress. All and all, it was a great experience and if we decide to vacation to that area of Colorado again, this will be our first choice in rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and peaceful
This cabin is one of the most peaceful places I have ever been. You are deep in the forest on the side of a mountain. There are no nearby neighbors but the people we met were friendly and helpful. The cabin was well appointed, cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
The cabin worked great for what we needed it for, this was our second time staying
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
No problem at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022