Surrounded by pine trees, the Westwood Chalet is the perfect place to get away and relax with family or friends. Unwind with coffee or a glass of wine on the back deck, soak in the hot tub, or watch the snow fall through the trees through the windows beside the wood-burning stove. With a stunning spiral staircase, open-concept kitchen aspen log furniture, vaulted pine ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Westwood Chalet will transport you to the mountain getaway of your dreams.
The space
The Westwood Chalet has three bedrooms (one queen, one king, one bunkbed with a queen on bottom and a twin on top) and a full bathroom on the lower level that is well-stocked with towels, shampoo, and conditioner.
The living area has a smart TV, board games, and blankets as well as a pellet stove for cozy winter nights, and has a walk-out to the hot tub where you can enjoy a soak after a long hike or day of sightseeing.
The kitchen is equipped with a full fridge, stove top, microwave, oven, coffee maker, and dishwasher, as well as pots and pans for cooking, and complimentary coffee, cream and sugar. Enjoy the views through the expansive two-story windows from the aspen log rocking chairs on the second level beside the wood-burning stove, or ascend the spiral staircase to the loft and master suite to enjoy the views from the third story landing. The stunning log dining table seats up to 8, with benches for additional seating, making it the perfect gathering place for meals or games.
On the third level, the master suite has a king bed, sitting area, and a full bathroom equipped with towels, shampoo and conditioner. In warmer months, enjoy the back deck, complete with a propane fire pit, a charcoal grill, and Adirondack chairs and benches for soaking in the views and mountain sunshine.
The chalet feels secluded and peaceful, but is conveniently located only a few minutes drive from Woodland Park, has high-speed Wi-Fi and strong cell phone service. Popular hikes such as the Crag’s Trail, Pancakes Rock, Rampart Reservoir, and Lovell Gulch are all within a 15-30 minute drive, while Mueller State Park, famous for wildlife and aspen groves, is only a short 15 minute drive away. Be sure to check out some of Colorado’s best fly fishing opportunities at Eleven Mile Canyon and Spinney Mountain State Park (1 hour drive), or fish, kayak, or bike around the trails around Rampart Reservoir (35 min drive). Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are only 30 minutes away, where you can enjoy all the tourist attractions, such as the Pikes’ Peak highway, Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, Cog Railway, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, the Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Airforce Academy, and so much more. If you want to venture further west for skiiing, the ski resort town of Breckenridge is about a 2 hour drive, or get a day pass at Monarch Montain (2 hour drive). In the summer, you can easily make a trip to Buena Vista, where you’ll find white water rafting, OTV trails, 14er hiking, and more (1 hour drive).
Guest access
You will have access to the entire chalet.
Other things to note
The Westwood Chalet sits at almost 8,000 feet elevation. Make sure to stay hydrated to avoid altitude sickness. The neighborhood is right off Highway 24 and the last five minutes of the drive are on well-maintained dirt roads that are plowed in the winter by Teller County. The driveway is steep but faces south, allowing snow to melt quickly.
*NOTE: The chalet has a wood spiral staircase and this is the only way to access all three levels of the house. Guests must be physically able to go up and down stairs, and guests who choose to bring small children are responsible for being attentive to their safety.
