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Heartspring: Serene Retreat on 3.5 Acres with Epic Mountain & Valley Views

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Smart TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Crestone, CO
  • Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point
  • Baca Grande Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Isabel Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Heartspring: Serene Retreat on 3.5 Acres with Epic Mountain & Valley Views

Enjoy the best of Crestone's uniquely stunning landscape at our tranquil, private, perfectly appointed retreat home situated on 3 1/2 acres of piñon and juniper at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac less than 10 minutes from historic Crestone with mountain and valley views in all directions, inside and out. An outdoor patio, stargazing deck, covered porch, gas fireplace, and steam shower make for a relaxing, joyful stay immersed in nature's beauty.

More details:
Our Heartspring retreat home is on 3 1/2 extremely private acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on one side and over 40 acres of piñon pine and juniper protected forest greenbelt on the other. With the 14,000' Sangre de Cristo mountains directly to the east, Blanca Peak and the Great Sand Dunes National Park to the south, and the expansive San Luis Valley to the north and west, and the San Juan mountains to the north, you are surrounded by a unique landscape of stunning natural beauty.

Very few other homes are visible from our property, and, of course, the entire area is a designated International Dark Sky Community. Because of the lack of light pollution in the region, on any clear night, you can look up and see the Milky Way in all its glory.

The two-story home is spacious and inviting, with three bedrooms—two upstairs (one queen, one with two twins) and one queen bedroom downstairs. There are two full bathrooms (one on each floor), including a luxurious upstairs bath with an enclosed steam shower.

The open-concept floor plan with natural light and views in every direction invites both relaxation and connection. The living room features comfortable sofas, a gas fireplace, board games, and a 55" HDTV. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with a Viking stove, custom cast concrete counters, and a dining bar for easy meals. Radiant in-floor heat warms the home in winter, with slate tile flooring downstairs and hardwood upstairs.

Step outside to choose your favorite spot:
– a new stone patio with outdoor dining and lounge areas
– an upstairs deck perfect for sunrise coffee or stargazing
– a covered porch ideal for sunsets and watching desert storms roll through the valley.

We’ve created a space that’s clean, healthy, and intentionally uncluttered—designed to support restoration and wellbeing. The kitchen is fully stocked with essentials, including cookware, spices, coffee, and herbal tea. Inspired by Southwestern minimalism, the home is furnished with natural fiber linens, earthy textures, and nature-inspired decor. We use only non-toxic cleaning products and fragrance-free detergents to ensure a welcoming environment for all guests.

Heartspring offers everything you need for a relaxing, rejuvenating retreat—or a comfortable base camp for exploring the great outdoors.

Guest access:
You will have the entire house to yourself.

Other things to note:
While this is a new listing, our property has been on VRBO for more than ten years with the previous owner, with nearly two hundred five-star reviews. We've included snapshots of those in the photos here. We're excited to continue to offer an exceptional experience for guests at our home here in Crestone!

There is limited cellular service in the area. It's not fast, and you will find that some parts of Crestone are without service. At the house we currently have DSL internet and WiFi, but we have faster service and other upgrades coming soon!

If you don't want to use the front stairs, there is a gentle path from the driveway to the rear patio, from which you can walk around to the front door to gain access to the house.

Being on the fringe of a mountainous wilderness area, the neighborhood does experience occasional visits by wildlife, including bears and mountain lions. Please keep all trash within the container provided and keep the container secured. If you have excess trash, please plan to take it with you when you leave.

Host access:
We’re always just a message away during your stay, and our local guest ambassador and co-host is available to assist with anything you need - whether it’s resolving a home-related issue or offering tips to help you make the most of your time in Crestone.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Baca Grande Park. A water park and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Baca Grande Park and 12 minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park
Heartspring: Serene Retreat on 3.5 Acres with Epic Mountain & Valley Views offers its guests a water park.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Heartspring: Serene Retreat on 3.5 Acres with Epic Mountain & Valley Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Totally amazing place very beautiful home very comfortable. You have everything you need. Definitely want to stay here again if it’s still available thanks a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crestone House

Property was great. It was exactly as described in the listing. Had a great time there with incredible views. I would definately stay there again. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property!

This house was just perfect for our group of adults - location, amenities, and cleanliness were top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get away

Very nice accommodations. Beautiful 360 degree views. Lots of space for all. Hoping to revisit the area again and we would certainly book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally and bob p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday trip

Wonderful home with spectacular views of the San Luis Valley. Quiet and peaceful. All the amenities one might need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sand dunes

National park trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic spot on the base of the mountains

If you want a getaway to the Rocky Mountains, this is a great location. Beautiful scenery, very quiet and secluded, and also has great outdoor seating so you can spend as much time outside as you want. Very little light at night so it is also great for stargazing. Downtown Crestone also has some cool shops, cafes, and 2 grocery stores. It is a little bit of a drive if you wanted to go to other towns, or the Sand Dunes because all the roads go around the national park, but the drive is worth it for the location. The manager was very nice and responded quick to any questions we asked. Property was very well kept, and it seems too they continue to refurbish and improve the house. Highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week

My husband & I had a wonderful, relaxing week in this lovely home. A patio and/or balcony on every side of the house allowed for beautiful views at any time of the day or night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, quiet

Property was great, quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eldita H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crestone Visit

Beautiful property inside and out. Very clean and orderly. Loved the decor! Enjoyed the privacy and the peace & quiet as well as the lovely sunrises and sunsets. Very roomy and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat stay

We love this property It has lovely views and quiet The kitchen is well supplied Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat!

This is house is my favorite place in all of Crestone. I come here to enjoy the solitude, the views, the animal visitors....Michelle is a gracious and responsive host, the house is perfect, and I always have a hard time leaving.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crestone retreat

The pictures don’t capture how nice the place is! With multiple first and second floor decks you have beautiful vista views throughout the day. House was clean and well stocked with essentials and Michelle, the owner, was very helpful with things. After I left when to Aspen for the night and wished I hadn’t left the Crestone house with its Million dollar views . Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace...Peace...Peace

My husband and I married each other in this glorious home 11 years ago! We come back annually to celebrate our anniversary. Michelle is the kindest and most attentive host in the world. The interior design of the home is soothing and stunning. This year we especially appreciated the new kitchen appliances as well as the new decking, luxurious counter stools and the enhanced outdoor area. It shows the care that is put into this heart-warming home. Our favorite spot in the home are the upstairs balconies. We enjoy the breath-taking sunsets from one of them and lie out and watch the stars from the other. If you want a truly relaxing and nourishing getaway this is your spot. The kitchen is amazing to cook in with a great gas stove and all the appliances and cookware you could ever need. You are caressed by the glorious Sangre De Cristo Mountains. You are so close to them that you feel like you can reach out and touch them! We are always sad to leave and take comfort in knowing we will be back the next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely girls weekend

This house was perfect for a girls weekend away; plenty of space, with several bedrooms and sitting areas. Stunning views from the multiple decks/patios on the property. Very nicely appointed kitchen and everything was super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and that steam shower!

We loved our stay! The house has a great layout with lots of outdoor seating options which we took full advantage watching the incredible sunset/sunrise, and the stars! And the steam shower - fantastic! This is such a lovely area and really enjoyed exploring Crestone and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Views, Well-Maintained

This was our 2nd stay and we will be back again. Michelle does a really nice job of maintaining what is already a beautiful clean and comfortable rental. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Denver area

Liked: Cleanliness

A great, quiet and beautiful place for our family for a long weekend

This place is lovely! Wonderfully laid out for myself and husband and 2 young adult children. We spent needed time just gazing at the horizon to the east one evening from the upper porch, sitting outside the main floor reading and talking in the quiet and peacefulness of this setting. The kitchen was frankly better than the one we have at home, stocked with all that we needed to make meals. It is a ways from restaurants and grocery stores, and we enjoyed cooking there knowing this. The living room was comfortable and spacious for lounging. The bedrooms are well appointed, extra clean and neat and we felt very comfortable. We went one day to the Sand Dunes, an hour away and enjoyed the long vistas on the the drive there and back just as much as the Dunes! The host, Michelle, was very communicative, helpful and responsive. We have no reservations going back. One of the best VRBO's we've ever been in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jodie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Love the house, but needs some work

This is a great house but it has some maintenance problems that need to be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We loved this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julie G., Steamboat Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Some unexpected issues

This property looked so perfect online that I paid for the extra insurance in case I accidentally broke something. I would stay here again but would want to know certain things were correct. 1. There is a mouse problem with mouse droppings all over the kitchen counter and my bedspread; this is not unusual for rural properties in the fall. 2. At least half of the pots and pans were quite dirty; we washed them all. 3. The dishwasher is not secure so that when you open the door the racks come flying out; not a big deal but be careful. 4. The decks have beautiful views but the decking is disintegrating; I think this is supposed to be repaired in the fall of 2022. 5. Perhaps the thing we disliked the most were the blinds that would not stay up in the living room. The view out the windows was important to us. 6. This may not seem like a big deal but we stayed for a week and cooked all meals at home; the cooking knives were impossibly dull and there was no knife sharpener. The location and views were amazing, the upstairs master bedroom and bath were beautiful, the downstairs queen bedroom was pretty cramped. The kitchen was nicely laid out. This property needs a mid-season tune up and the housekeeper needs to check the pots and pans and the icemaker. I come to Crestone for a week every year around August or September and this is would be a very very nice house if these issues are delt with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Spot Of Heaven

My husband and I married each other in this stunning home 10 years ago. We love coming back every year. If you love watching the sun set, this is the house for you! The upstairs balcony is our favorite place in the house. We also love the kitchen! Great gas stove and all sorts of wonderful pots and pans. Stunning art work on all the walls and yes we got lost in the Maya Angelou and Rumi poetry as we connected with the books on the coffee table. The peace and beauty of Crestone is incomparable to any place we have ever been and this glorious home is the place to stay in town!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Inspiring Place

I keep coming back here to stay because the house feels great and it has the most expansive views of the valley and mountains. I highly recommend anyone visiting Crestone to stay here. Adam
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shahana A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, comfortable home

My family of 4 stayed here for 3 days while visiting the Geeat sand dunes area. The house was beautiful! Really well equipped kitchen, spacious rooms and extremely clean. Communication with owner was very easy. Road construction made the drive to Great Sand Dunes longer than it normally (1.5 hours) would be, but we’d still rather stay here. The house was about 30 minutes from Sand Dunes recreation pool - we went there multiple times, it was great! Quiet area. Loved sitting on the balcony and taking in the views. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful serenity

What a beautiful home in a private, tranquil area. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay. Michelle was very responsive and attentive. The house was quite warm in the evening/night (July) since there is no air conditioning, however, there are fans in the bedrooms. We are hoping to return again soon and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022