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Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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

Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest

Escape to the Amythest Hideaway, a one-of-a-kind off-grid mountain retreat tucked deep in the Rio Grande Forest. This custom-built cabin is a true work of art—crafted from locally milled wood and adorned with hand-forged metal details. From its large picture windows, take in sweeping views of Nelson Mountain and the surrounding wilderness while enjoying the peace and seclusion that only an off-grid experience can offer.

Perfect for a family of four or two couples, this cozy retreat combines rustic charm with modern comfort. Powered by solar energy with a backup generator, the cabin offers all the comforts of home while allowing you to fully immerse yourself in nature. Watch for moose and deer in the meadow below, unwind on the deck, or explore nearby ATV trails, mountain creeks, and historic mining sites—all just minutes away.

–Where You’ll Sleep–
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (Second Story)
• Loft: Queen Sofa Sleeper (Second Story, not private)

–Amenities You’ll Love–
• Custom-built off-grid cabin powered by solar with backup generator
• Large picture windows with panoramic views of Nelson Mountain
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Cozy living area with wood-burning stove
• Outdoor seating & fire pit
• Washer & dryer
• ATV & trailer parking (12 ft max trailer)
• Pet-friendly (max 2 dogs, $40/day up to $250/stay)
• Peaceful 4-acre forested setting with abundant wildlife

–Location–
• Rio Grande National Forest Access – Steps from the property
• Downtown Creede – 12 miles / 25 minutes (shops, dining, and Creede Repertory Theatre)
• Bachelor Loop Historic Mine Tour – 10 miles / 20 minutes
• Willow Creek & High Mountain Fishing – 5 miles / 10 minutes
• Bristol Head Trailhead – 14 miles / 30 minutes
• South Fork – 35 miles / 50 minutes

–Good to Know–
• NOTE: 4WD/AWD is required YEAR-ROUND! ATV/trailer parking is available for a twelve-foot (12ft) trailer or smaller. The driveway is steep gravel.
• Home is powered by solar energy with a backup generator
• Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.
• Pet-friendly (max 2 dogs, $40/day, max $250 per stay)
• All stays over 30 days require a mid-stay clean. Longer stays will require cleans every 30 days (additional guest expense)
• Book at least a week, and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Year’s).


–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we are a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means that when you stay with us, you can always expect:
• Locally owned & operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area
• 24/7 guest communication if anything arises during your stay
• Lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance
• Professionally cleaned and maintained properties for comfort and peace of mind
• Inspected before each arrival to ensure every detail is guest-ready

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Creede Vacation Rental, Creede Cabin, Creede AirBnB, or Creede VRBO for you and your group! Whether hiking, fishing, biking, catching a play at the Creede Repertory Theatre, or skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, the Creede Collection has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, you will need to pay in full at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount. In contrast, cancellations made more than thirty (30) days before your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
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

1586-263308

About the neighborhood

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Creede, CO

What's nearby

  • Last Chance Mine - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Bachelor Loop Interpretive Site - 11 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Creede Underground Mining Museum - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Creede Historic Museum - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Wheeler Geologic Area - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Riverside Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Kip's Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coffee on the Fly - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Old Miner's Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Rio Grande National Forest and Last Chance Mine. Wheeler Geologic Area and Creede Historic Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an amazing house. We will definitely be getting again when we go back to Colorado.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was new and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

Creede 100 Mile Race Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very comfortable home with amazing views! We enjoyed our down time after running and hiking the local ranges.
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10/10 Excellent

Deedra O.

Beautiful off the grid stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely off the grid home. Had to leave early do to an accident but we would love to come back. Beautiful views and piece and quite just what we were looking for.

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved the Whole experience!!! Already thinking about a Spring Stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Exceptional

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were excited to see 2 bears our first day at the cabin. Although off-grid and secluded, the cabin had all the needed amenities. It was a beautiful, peaceful stay. We can't wait to go back.

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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

September 28-October 3

This was the best place we’ve ever stayed in the mountains anywhere. We are inspired to create something for ourselves now that we have been to this amazing fully functional off grid luxury cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Perfect and Peaceful.

We just started coming to Southwest CO a few years ago and we can’t stop coming. It’s a long drive for us but it is so beautiful here. This is by far the nicest cabin we have stayed at. So open, great views, comfy furniture, gorgeous interior, quiet, secluded but not too far from food, gas, and fun. Lots of wildlife. So many things to do in this area. Hike, bike, drive, off-road, rock hunting, historic landmarks. The list goes on. Rio Grande reservoir was a great scenic drive. Everyone in Creede know you are not local but are all extremely friendly. Not all CO mountain towns are like that. Just stay here, don’t hesitate, you’ll love it.
Road to cabin looking down on Creede.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John G.

Last chance retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house and location. We enjoyed the property and spent most time hiking in the area. Metal work was superb and really adds charm. We had two resident moose that thrilled our 9 year old. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Secluded and amazing views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been coming to the Creede area for 8 years and this was our first experience staying up on Bachelor Loop. This property is easy to get to from downtown, about 10-15min, located down the road to Last Chance Mine. The views are spectacular with nothing but mountains and trees. We felt secluded, but with the easy access to town it was nice to go grab dinner each night in town. We did a ton of mountain biking on this trip and being up on Bachelor Loop we were right next to the trails. It was kind of like a ride in ride out trip not having to load our gear into the truck each day. Hosts were great, place has Wi-Fi that allowed me to do a few zoom meetings and place was super clean. Definitely would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

“The Getaway”

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In a classic old western where the bad guys have a hideout in a very beautiful, isolated place. To me, that’s what the Amethyst Hideaway is. If you’re looking for peace and quiet - this is the place. From entry gate to every detail of the cabin, a scenic restful spot!
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10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Stunning hideaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is truly one of a kind. It's easy to access - close to town but feels a million miles away - you can't see or hear anyone else. The view is to die for with a whole wall of windows to enjoy from. The inside is beautiful and very well appointed, as expected. But it's the metalwork...From the lasercut gate and railings, custom metal artwork and very unique metal countertops, the owners have created something special to enjoy. The Amethyst is an artistic masterpiece and truly feels like a (posh) step back into the old west.