2 acres hosted by Raemi R.
1 lodging site
Glamping, but better! Indulge in the charm of a custom-built tiny house nestled against a grove of Aspens. This 100% solar-powered and self-sustaining retreat is situated on 2 acres, accessible via a scenic 13-mile drive on dirt roads off Hwy 24.
Let's talk about the water situation. We do NOT have a well. Your stay comes with one 5 gallon jug of water. You can use it to drink, fill up the sink to wash dishes, etc.
We bring our water every time. There is a water fill up station in Florissant right next to the fire station. It costs $1 for 20 gallons. Empty jugs are in the shed as well as the hose you will need at the filling station. You are welcome to bring your own 5 gallon jugs and put water in the tank under the sink. This would run the shower, the kitchen and bathroom sink. FYI the tank holds around 50 gallons. Keep in mind, the shower uses 1.75 gallons per minute.
Kids over 12 accepted with caution. There is a propane heater mounted on the wall with an open flame. The wood burning stove has a flu strait up through the ceiling. Be warned, it gets hot.
There are two lofts. One has a queen bed and the other has two twin mattresses made of foam that fold in to chairs. Bring sleeping bags if you plan on sleeping in the loft! The beds are comfortable.
The kitchen table is flat against the wall and folds down when needed. Turn and pull out the lever on top release the table. This place is brand new and we haven't worked out ideal seating yet. There is a stool under the stairs and the box in the corner was designed to be used as a seat/ottoman. It also has extra sheets and blankets inside.
There is a space to pitch a large tent if you're hosting a retreat a hundred feet from the cabin.
We carved out a big circle in the front of the cabin (the observatory). We are working on designing the space but for now it's just a big circle of dirt. Lay out a blanket and bring binoculars or use our telescope (available in the summer only and located in the shed) and stargaze!
Lots of things to do including hiking, paddle boarding, fishing in the summer at 11 Mile Reservoir. Go snow shoeing, rent a Polaris in Woodland Park, and snow mobiling in Buena Vista. Eleven Mile Reservoir is just a few minutes away by car.
Detailed arrival and departure instructions will be sent to you via email a few days before your stay on how to use the unique systems in the cabin.
Note: during the months of November through May, the cabin is dry with no running water.It’s like camping, but with a bunch of amenities like a refrigerator, a full stove and oven, lights and heat. We do not have a well. You’re stay includes 5 gallons of water. Use it to drink, do dishes, etc. there is a water tank under the sink that runs the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink, and the shower But it will not be full of water when you get there. There are empty jugs in the shed and a water filling station in downtown Florissant. You are responsible for your own water supply. If you wish to use the shower, we advise bringing several 5 gallon jugs and filling the tank under the sink. The shower puts out 1.75 gallons per minute.
This awesome Tiny House is not designed to be an Airbnb. It’s luxury camping, which is why we don’t charge a cleaning fee. There will be an extra set of clean sheets you can use gor the queen bed or bring a sleeping bag! For the twin mattresses in the loft, you need to bring sleeping bags as there are no sheets on them. Kids OVER 12 allowed with caution. There is a ladder to the loft and a propane heater on the wall with an open flame.
The house is self sustaining using solar panels to bring electricity to the house including a hot water heater. But remember, we don’t have a well.
Upstairs is a comfy queen bed with an electric fireplace. The lounge loft has 2 separate narrow twin mattresses, a TV a record player and a guitar. Don’t forget, sleeping bags! We do supply a few extra blankets in the cabin.
There is a heater in the main area that runs off propane. It heats the entire house quickly. Or, you can make a fire in the wood burning stove but do so at your own risk. The flu is metal and runs straight up to the ceiling next to the staircase banister. It will get piping hot. Use caution and don’t touch it. 😬
*NOTE The cabin is dry beginning November through mid May and will not have running water.
If you’re into stars and planets like me, you can use the telescope and take amazing pictures with your phone! It feels like you’re in a planetarium. Coming June of 2024. Please take extra care. If anything happens to the telescope or its parts, it’s on you!
Relax under the aspens at the propane fire pit on the porch while you disconnect and stop thinking about work 🤗 Open fires are not allowed at this time because there is no fire pit. Coming summer of 2024. We are also currently expanding the deck.
Bring your favorite vinyl LPs or play one on the many vintage records and games we have in the lounge loft. Bluetooth speaker available for your own music.
Wi-Fi is available and there is a TV in both lofts.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Snow sports
Natural features
Forest
Lake
Hosted by Raemi R.Joined in July 2023
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