Welcome to Glacier House! A cozy high-mountain winter getaway nestled in picturesque St Mary’s Glacier CO, a memorable escape from life's hustle and bustle. Enjoy this peaceful and relaxing retreat to rejuvenate and connect with nature. This 1850 sqft hillside A-Frame retreat is amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy incredible views, epic mountain hikes / snowshoeing, a deep soak in the outdoor hot tub, relaxing in front of a warm fireplace, binge watching in the cozy loft. 1 hr from Denver The space Enjoy this spacious and charming 3 bedroom 1 bath mountain home getaway, featuring 1,850 sqft open floor plan, a 5-person outdoor Jacuzzi hot tub, well appointed rustic-chic decor and furnishings, wood-burning fireplace, large fully stocked kitchen with slab granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. The open floor plan offers a large living room with incredible mountain views of St Mary’s Glacier. Features include a smart TV, cozy wood fireplace (with plenty of firewood), connecting to large open kitchen and dining area. Stairs off the kitchen lead to the spacious and cozy upstairs loft and media room, with a Sonos surround sound system and free Netflix, and a walkout hillside sundeck. The primary bedroom, with its own TV, is below the loft. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are on the lower ground level with access to the front patio, outdoor bbq, and hammocks (available spring and summer only). Attached 2-car garage comes with one available parking space and remote control to use. We offer a level 2, 50 amp Electric Vehicle / Tesla charger, and an onsite washer & dryer. WINTER SNOW RETREAT At 10,000 ft elevation, snow starts falling in November, and makes an ideal winter retreat and an excellent location for secluded family getaways. Note that 4-wheel vehicles are highly recommend Nov-April and note Colorado CDOT chain law. 5 PERSON OUTDOOR JACUZZI SPA Rest, relax, and renew your body in the fresh mountain air while soaking in our (non-chlorinated) large private outdoor Jacuzzi spa. Enjoy fabulous views of St. Mary’s Glacier or the star-lit night sky while hydrotherapy jets work-over your sore and tired neck-to-foot muscles from the full-body spa lounger. Customizable LED colored lights and illuminated waterfall lets you set the desired ambience for your peace and tranquillity. PRIVATE & EASY LAKE ACCESS Guest amenities include access and use of a single and double kayak, stand up paddle board, and two fishing badges and gear to fish the private, residence only (available summer and fall months only). Silver Lake (15 min walk or 3 min drive from house). Kayaks, SUP, fishing and boat badges are stored right in front of the lake in a small shipping container. (Requires agreement to Liability Waiver- just send host a request to use) 3 BEDROOMS & 1 BATHROOM - (1) primary upstairs bedroom (with king bed), and it's own dedicated TV with Gooogle TV and free Netflix. - (2) two bedrooms downstairs (one king and one double bed) - (1) one full bath with shower/tub upstairs for entire home Gooogle Nest Hub smart displays in each of the bedrooms. These displays DO NOT have cameras and are provided as bedside smart displays for alarm clock, daily weather, photo frame of the area pictures, timers, and more. Feel free to unplug them if you prefer not to use them. LOFT & ENTERTAINMENT SPACE The cozy loft movie room upstairs is a great place for family chill time, and includes large TV, Xbox 360, and Sonos surround-sound system. Flat screen TV’s with Gooogle TV / Chromecast are available in the living room, primary bedroom, and loft. Free Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and Max available on all TV’s. Relax with a deep tissue neck & back massage from our reclining electric massage chair located in upstairs loft. OUTDOOR SPACE Front porch and patio table, propane BBQ and fire table, and 2 double hammocks amongst the forest trees (available May-October only). PRIVATE HIKING TRAIL Access to a private and secluded US Forest owned hiking trail 200ft directly behind home. Private trail offers incredible views, access to old gold and silver mines. Easy to moderate hike. EXTRA AMENITIES INCLUDED Coffee station with K-cup pods & drip ground coffee and Lavazza Caffè Crema espresso pods with condiments. French press is also available. Complementary terry cloth slippers for all guests, and two cotton waffle robes for primary guests. We accommodate early check-in / late check-out requests at no extra charge (only available if no bookings are scheduled the day before or after your stay). RECREATION, LOCATION, ACTIVITIES St Mary's Glacier Hike- Just a 10 min walk to the popular public trailhead. The moderately difficult hike is only a 35-40 min hike (3/4 miles) to the beautiful and picturesque lake and Glacier. Hard core hikers can enjoy an incredible 4-5 hour 8 mile alpine out-and-back hike to James Peak (accessed from St. Mary’s Glacier hike trail). Snowshoes available during winter months. SCENIC DRIVES TO EXPLORE Visit historic and quaint nearby mountain towns of Idaho Springs, George Town, & Black Hawk. Enjoy a concert at the famous Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Only a 20-min drive to quant Idaho Springs, 30 min drive to historic Georgetown, and 35 min drive to Black Hawk Casinos. Just 40 minutes to the famous Red Rocks amphitheater. WinterPark & Loveland Ski Resorts Both resorts are within 45min-1 hour drive Yankee Hill 4x4 Trail Access Perfect location for folks with ATV’s and 4-wheel side-by-sides wanting to explore Colorado high country. Yankee Hill off road 4x4 trail access is just 200 yards up Mine Rd from where the house is located. Explore James Peak Wilderness area and back trails to Central City. Ask about our 3 hr guided ATV / RZR side-by-side tours to the best scenic high country alpine locations in the area. I lead your group on an ATV and you drive and follow in our side-x-side 4-seat RZR. $349 for up to 4 ppl. Guest access > Entire tri-level A-frame 3br, 1ba, + loft 1,850 sqft home. > Use of 5 person outdoor hot tub > Access to private hiking trail 200 ft behind house > Outdoor propane gas bbq grill & fire table (No open flame camp fires allowed due to stage 1-2 fire ban ordered by Clear Creek County) > 6 person outdoor dining area (summer months only) > 2 Double Hammocks (summer months only) > Use of 1/2 of two car garage (i.e. space for one car). - Use of Level 2 50amp EV / Tesla charger. > Use of full size washer & dryer. Private Silver Lake Access (residence only - summer months only) -> Use of 2 kayaks, 1 stand up paddle board, and fishing gear for two lakes: -> 2 Fishing and 2 watercraft badges provide authorized access on Silver Lake (located at the top of Fall River Road - 15 min walk or 3 min drive from house) --> Boat and fishing badges, kayaks and SUP are stored in a small shipping container located in front of Silver Lake. I'll provide you with combination lock code once you've read and agree to our Liability Waiver. -> You must visibly wear a fishing or boat badge while you’re on the lake. 4x4 & OHV Off Roading - Yankee Hill trail access is right up the road (100 yards), providing off roading access to James Peak Wilderness Area Ask about our private 2-3 hour ATV / RZR 4-seater side-by-side off roading tour experience of the beautiful St Mary's Glacier and James Peak area. Starting at $349 for up to 5ppl. (Available during summer months only) Other things to note Home is located high in the Rocky Mountains @10,500 ft elevation (1 hr from Denver / 20 min Idaho Springs). 4 wheel drive vehicle highly recommended during winter months. You may need time to acclimate to the altitude (drink lots of water). Our rural mountain getaway experience offers relaxing serenity, outdoor spa, epic hiking, private lake access for fishing, kayaking, and SUPing (summer months only). Close access to Yankee Hill 4x4 ATV trail right up the street. Outdoor jacuzzi hot tub available year round. Electric Vehicle (EV) Level 2 50amp car charger for Tesla and non-Tesla car charging Onsite use of full size washer & dryer Recreational Activities —> - Lake Access to Kayak, SUP, & fish (summer months only) - Private hiking / snowshoeing trail access 200ft from back of house - St Mary's Glacier Hike public trailhead 10min walk up Fall River Rd 4x4 Off Roading (summer months only) - Yankee Hill trail access is right up the street providing off roading to James Peak Wilderness Area Ask about our private 2-3 hour ATV / RZR 4-seater side-by-side off roading tour experience of the beautiful St Mary's Glacier and James Peak area. Starting at $349 for up to 5 ppl. (Available during summer months only)