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Cozy Cabin, Pets Stay Free | Elevation 8500 ft

Florissant, CO, United States
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About

The Fossil Lodge is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a little over an acre in the mountains with easy access to fishing and hiking. An hour and a half to skiing, 45 minutes to Colorado Springs, 30 minutes to the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, the S. Platte River’s “Dream Stream” world class angling & fishing, the Crags, Pike’s Peak Highway & plenty of OHV trails nearby. Enjoy an evening outdoors on the deck, wake-up to hot coffee and nature, unwind from the city life.

Good to know

Our cabin is conveniently located to all the adventures you can think of - Hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, boating, and fishing. ∙ Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a 5 minute drive, has been named an International Dark Sky Park and has several trails. ∙ Take a trip to Cripple Creek for gambling or spend the day exploring this historic mining town. ∙ Snowshoe and Cross-country ski at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mueller State Park, Horsethief Park and Pancake Rocks. ∙ Boat, kayak, tube, and fish at Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir (you can actually head 10 minutes down the road to Lake George and hike the 17 mile Eleven Mile Canyon Route). ∙ Hike and bike at Mueller State Park. ∙ Dig for and keep your own 34-million year old fossils at the Florissant Fossil Quarry (summer/fall). We have prepared this space so you can have the most relaxing stay after a long day of adventures. Soak up the Colorado sunshine relaxing on the deck. Cozy up by the easy-to-use pellet stove in the living room or the propane fire pit outdoors. Even enjoy the beautiful starry skies at night. The cabin has a 50-inch RokuTV with streaming capabilities but please note that there is no cable/live TV.

Other Details to Note

We sit at 8,500 feet in elevation. Please note that the cabin does not have A/C. The days stay fairly cool, even in the summer, and temperatures drop at night - open up a window and enjoy the mountain breeze! The cabin is accessible year round, but the last couple miles are via dirt roads that are well maintained by the county and plowed after snow. Please make sure you are travelling in an appropriate vehicle, especially in the winter. AWD/4WD is highly encouraged. There is plenty of parking and we can also accommodate an RV on the property. PET FRIENDLY: This is a pet-friendly listing for up to two pets. Pets do stay free at our cabin. All dogs must remain leashed - our neighbors have chickens and goats and there is a leash law in Teller County! Please be sure to clean up after your pet outside and try your best to not allow them on furniture.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House rules

- Cabin is on a septic tank. This means only flush toilet paper and human waste. Maximum occupancy is four guests due to septic capacity. - Water is provided via a cistern which means it is not unlimited. Please conserve water! The tank is refilled every 10 days so you may see someone on the property if it is during your stay - they will NOT need access to the inside of the property. - No smoking or fires other than propane fire pit use. We want to protect the environment and all those living in it from wildfires. Evidence of smoking and/or fires will result in a $250 fee. - To avoid unwanted visitors, we prefer that you take trash with you at the end of your stay. Weekly trash service comes on Mondays so the trash must be out at prior to 7am. If you use the garbage bin during your stay, please make sure it is locked. - Please respect quiet hours of 10pm to 8am. No parties are allowed. - Up to two pets allowed; they stay for free at our cabin. Pets must be leashed at all times per Teller County's leash law, for their safety, and for the safety of neighbor's goats and chickens. Please clean up after your pet, to include waste, and do not allow them on furniture. An additional $100 fee may occur if guests do not clean up after their pet. - Do not feed wildlife. - Pellet stove use: The pellet stove is a wood-burning stove that takes some time to cool down after use. You may hear crackling while using or while it cools down, this is normal. Please do not use the fire extinguisher on the pellet stove, doing so will result in a $250 fee. - Weather: Weather in the mountains can be unpredictable (especially in the winter and spring). We do not offer refunds for weather-related interruptions, but we do offer travel insurance to protect your trip upon booking.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Our cabin is in a rural area and situated in a quiet neighborhood. It is only a few miles from restaurants and 20 minutes from Woodland Park. We are minutes to National Monuments and National Forest. World class fishing and angling is nearby at public and state parks, as well as miles of hiking.

Guest access

You will have exclusive access to the cabin, driveway for parking for several vehicles (and can even accommodate an RV), and front deck with propane fire pit area. Note that there is no garage access.

Reviews

Danny
November 2024 · Airbnb
Cozy and private place with beautiful views
Rhiannon
October 2024 · Airbnb
Wonderful cabin in Florissant. The 5 minute drive to Florissant Fossil Beds can't be beat. And the star watching from the front deck was spectacular. House itself was cozy and cute. Overall, would definitely recommend!

Find us

The cabin is in a rural accessible by well-maintained unpaved roads. Soak in the peace and quiet and see the wildlife. It is central to various Colorado outdoor activities and state parks. Only about a 45 minute drive to Colorado Springs where you will find every store you may need. It is a 20 minute drive to Woodland Park where you will find grocery stores and Walmart. Due to the rural location, you will not find public transportation and getting an Uber/Lyft could be difficult. You will find plenty of hiking, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, and many other outdoor activities.

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