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Custom log cabin tucked away in private forest

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A log cabin with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a clear sky.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a rug.
A log cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a living room with a sofa and coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and a body of water in the distance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$430 nightly
The current price is $477 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Hartsel, CO
  • Place, San Isabel National Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Buena Vista River Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cottonwood Hot Springs
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hartsel

Located in Hartsel, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. .This cabin is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Arkansas River and 15 mi (24.1 km) from High Creek Fen Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buena Vista River Park - 27 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Spinney Mountain State Park - 46 min drive - 28.2 miles
  • Cottonwood Lake - 50 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 121 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Custom log cabin tucked away in private forest

Massive custom logs give this Hartsel cabin its character, with an evergreen setting that makes time outside part of the stay. Relax in the private hot tub among the trees, cook in the kitchen, and gather in the timber-lined living space. Wi-Fi and a workspace support longer visits. Explore the Buena Vista area or plan an off-site hot-springs outing.

Sleeping layout: two bedrooms on the lower floor, plus a loft bedroom connected to the living room, which also has a bunk bed.

Fast Wi-Fi, approximately 300 Mbps; actual speeds vary. A water softener has been installed.

Cameras on exterior. STR-24-0140-01
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and an outdoor pickleball court.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 6 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Outdoor pickleball court

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
6 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Custom log cabin tucked away in private forest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is spectacular - definitely do not miss out on walking the short trail to the two lounge chairs overlooking the expansive valley.The entire stay was serene and away from the hustle of nearby towns, but close enough to still enjoy all of the activities and food options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet. Beautiful land. Kitchen set up well. Host was great! Would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Collegiate Peeks Getaway

The place was perfect for a relaxing getaway for our family and dogs. Awesome stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Private and quiet. GREAT location and cabin for getting away and enjoying nature and the scenery. Hot tub under the stars was a bonus. Cabin was well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the views!

Enjoyed our stay! Love the access to the national forest behind the cabin! Beautiful views.Played board games on the porch…very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Getaway

My family and I love coming to the cabin and have stayed there twice in the last few years. Zac is a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was absolutely incredible for a weekend getaway for two of us. The privacy is unbelievable! The cabin is inviting, spacious, and warm. The hot tub was very clean and great to soak in under the stars at night. The host has gone out of their way to make this a wonderful getaway with lots of little touches inside. Loved it and we will book it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed this little hidden gem, which had plenty of room for everyone to sprawl out and enjoy themselves after a long day at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.The trail leading away from the cabin offers breathtaking views, with solar lights providing easy navigation back to the cabin if you're out at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as cute as advertised

This was the perfect location for a girls' getaway. It was easy to find and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a excellent experience while staying here. Location was secluded, peaceful, and had amazing views all around. The house was not far away from town and it was easy to get supplies or shop for gifts.Host was very helpful and responsive. He was also proactive and made sure we had everything we needed before we could even ask. He was knowledge of the area which helped us out a lot.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WHAT A VIEW!! This property is so peaceful and beautiful. It is secluded but yet there are a couple of places within 10-15 min. The kitchen had pots, pans, cookie sheet, muffin tin, electric skillet and a beautiful gas range/stove. The owner was easy to reach for questions and we will definitely be back again!!
View from upstairs window
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A-MAZING PROPERTY

This property is SO beautiful and well kept. We had two families (9 total) and it accommodated all of us very well. Zac was very helpful and communicated well. His recs are on point as well. We loved every minute of our stay and would HIGHLY recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Funtime in the woods

the property was as described. tucked away in the woods. The host was very responsive to our questions. It was very fun
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin delivered in every way and was such an awesome place to use as our base of operations in Colorado! It's just a short trip into BV and Salida but really makes you feel like you're secluded in the woods which is what we were hoping. It's really a property that has to be seen to believe. From the hot tub, to the bench for watching the sunset, to the awesome covered porch, it was even better than advertised. Zac was quick to respond to our questions and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

Family of five who loves Colorado, staying off the beaten path, where we can bring our dogs. This place was perfect for that. Close enough to town allowing easy travel for all adventures Colorado, yet far enough out to feel away. Zach responded to all correspondence in a timely manner. Would happily stay here again if in the area.Couple pieces of advice for future renters: bring a pickleball net, the rv storage pad is perfect for the game. Bring a few outdoor chairs for the porch or sit out by the pickleball court.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We very much enjoyed our stay, and will definitely be back. The cabin is beautiful, the beds are so comfortable, very clean and cozy. The family and dogs have so much room to roam and relax . There is a lot to do around the area if you want to go on adventures, If you want to just hang out at the cabin there are games and pickle ball, and of course lots of room to just walk around the property. This is our second trip to this wonderful cabin, and both times our experience was excellent. Our host is always attentive and answers quickly. This will be a part of our annual vacation plans. Thank you for everything Zac
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in the woods

The cabin was as advertised - It was a very nice cabin in the woods. The house was clean and felt very homey. The owner was always available for questions before and during our stay. The 2 bathrooms were big enough to share, had plenty of towels and bathroom necessities, and the showers had good water pressure. There are 2 nice bedrooms on the main level with a living room, kitchen, and eating area. The kitchen was well stocked. The upstairs 3rd bedroom had a queen bed in a nook and 2 bunkbeds on the other side of the bathroom, so there was plenty of room for family or kids. Also had a nice big couch and tv in the loft area. The only negative is the entrance is easy to miss (especially at night), even when you've been there a couple of times. There should be something to better identify the correct driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Secluded Cabin

It is a beautiful cabin on 20 acres but needs to be maintained better. It needs a good cleaning, very dirty. **The two stairs in the back were dangerous, they rolled all the way over almost fell. Hot tub jets not working on high setting. Shower upstairs was plugged. Dead bugs everywhere. Shower downstairs needs a new valve. Overall the cabin and location was great just needs some TLC to be excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hartsel cabin

Zac was excellent about communicating with me throughout the stay if I had any questions. The cabin is very nice, the beds comfortable and everything very clean. One recommendation I would make is to have the kitchen better provisioned. There weren't enough glasses, large bowls and other cooking materials to work with. Also, the coffee machine didnt work properly. That's impirtant to my family as we are all coffee drinkers. The surrounding area behind the cabin is beautiful and forested. I was a bit disappointed to find how close it was to highway 24, though. You can hear the noise of yraffic along the highway when you're outside the cabin. Nothing the property owner can do about that, its just an observation. Overall, the stay was very nice and Zac was always very helpful with any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic setting in a beautiful home!

We absolutely loved staying at this beautiful & peaceful property! The host (Zac) was a great communicator. There are 3 queen beds-2 downstairs & one is upstairs in the loft adjacent to the sofas, recliner & TV. There is also a full bathroom, bunk beds & desk upstairs. Another full bathroom is on the main level. There was plenty of seating for our group of 5 adults (plus our dogs). The kitchen had pretty much all the basics, and even spices, oil, etc. The refrigerator is fairly large & there is a dishwasher & gas stove. There was a small Keurig, small coffee pot, toaster, knives (pretty dull), pans, cutting boards, some baking dishes, wine glasses, etc. The host had laundry detergent (though we didn’t use the front loading washer or dryer). Plenty of towels, sheets, paper towels, etc. There was only 1 dish towel for drying dishes. There was a new larger hot tub which we really nice. We also loved the wood burning stove. We really enjoyed our stay and will not hesitate to visit again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good Cabin. Great Location.

Wonderful times were had by all at this cabin. My wife and our college aged daughter throughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is nicely located on a large property that borders public land. While located off a busy highway, the adjacent road noise was fortunately less than I expected. The owner was exceptionally quick to respond to questions. We were given excellent recommendations regarding local attractions. The cabin is well appointed with most of the supplies needed upon arrival. It should be noted, however, that there were some limitations. For example, the coffee maker did not work until we descaled the appliance. The dishwasher was also troublesome as it was heavily scaled and barely cleaned the dishes. The kitchen dish sponge and scrub brush were clearly old, soggy, and not hygienic. We purchased our own dish cleaning utensils. The hot tub had a layer of surface scum that was worrisome and therefore not used. The cabin also needs general maintenance and cleaning. We did a quick clean upon arrival. If you are looking for a cabin in a relatively secluded area and are not too concerned with details, this is a wonderful option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Windows cloudy, a shame to spoil the view Otherwise this is a nice quiet spot to retreat for a few days, home is comfortable. Cleaning of couches could be better. Dog hairs.. Overall OK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin and Great Host

This cabin and the property is absolutely beautiful! My family and I had a great time and the dogs loved every second of being able to explore. Zac is one of the best hosts I’ve had. He was communicative, attentive and friendly. He recommended hikes and we could tell he really wanted to make sure we had everything we needed and for us to have a great time while we were there. We definitely plan on booking again. Thank you Zac!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

So much privacy at this perfect little cabin. Our favorite part was using the fire and making smores. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022