I love mountains, and I love fall leaves, so when I saw this listing, I jumped at the chance to book it for the first week in October. It didn't disappoint. Quite the opposite, actually. It was magnificent! And we could see it as the sun rose in the morning until it set at night. Then the stars and milky way came out to play. Add the birds, bugling elk, and a small herd of deer that wandered around the property, and it was absolutely picturesque!
The property itself, about a 25 minute drive from Telluride, was quite cozy and unique, built by the owner over a matter of decades. I loved being able to cook in the kitchen, and the cast iron/enamel pans and a gas stove were a very nice perk (regular pans are also available). The beds had a memory foam topper and I believe were full size, which could be small for some couples, but that was ok with us. The futon and couch can be used as extra sleeping space if needed. There was a large ceiling fan in the main room as well as a couple small portable fans, which were nice to have for white noise and added air circulation if desired. Extra blankets and pillows were also available.
In addition, our host was very friendly, promptly worked with a request we made, knew a lot about the animals and birds in the area, and to my husbands delight, was able to tell us about the many different mountain peaks in view.
We would love to stay here again if we ever get the chance.