Welcome to Stargazer's Paradise, our family vacation home with all the comforts of home and all the luxuries of a vacation. The space is designed for groups and families, and is a retreat that has all the seclusion and tranquility of a mountain retreat, with nearby activities and easy access to urban adventures.
Location is very central, with close proximity to state parks, national forests, popular trailheads, casinos, skiing, Denver, and Boulder. Come see all that Black Hawk has to offer!
The space
Our 3200sq ft mountain getaway is a retreat that we carefully designed to have everything for our own family to enjoy, and we hope you will feel the same! This is a secluded home in a small rural neighborhood of Black Hawk, CO. There are a few other homes that are nearby but on 1.7 acres you will be able to enjoy the surrounding views with peace and tranquility.
The home itself has been renovated and is designed to have everything you need for a luxurious and relaxing stay. The house itself is designed with an big open floor plan and lots of space for you and your whole group to hang out together without feeling cramped. With 3 stories and a large patio and yard, there is plenty of room for families or groups to spread out.
PLEASE NOTE: 4WD or AWD vehicle is necessary to access the property safely during Winter and early spring months, you must have an 4WD or AWD vehicle for our neighborhood snowpacked roads.
Main Floor:
The main floor consists of a spacious state-of the-art kitchen, open living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Kitchen: We love to cook and want to make sure that the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to prepare wonderful meals while in our home! All new appliances including a double oven, induction stove, large refrigerator and freezer, and microwave. Blender, toaster, waffle maker, ample pots, pans, baking sheets, mixing bowls, and cooking utensils are all fully stocked as well. Cooking spices and basic cooking oils are also fully stocked! And of course having a cup of coffee out on the deck while enjoying mountain views is the best way to start the day - a coffee machine big enough to make a pot to share and a french press are there, with coffee stocked and ready to go!
Living Room: Large comfortable couch and oversized arm chair allow for plenty of room for your whole family or group to gather around the woodburning fireplace and TV. TV has full streaming service capabilities. The door out to the back deck allows you to enjoy the beautiful mountain views.
Dining areas: The dining room has a large table, with both a bench and chairs that allow your whole group to gather for meals together! We have a high chair ready for you by request, and 2 special "big kid" chairs that allow your kids to sit at at the table at the right height without needing any booster seats. Don't forget to look in the dining room closet for everything you need for an after-dinner game night! Extra seating and dining space is also available with stools around the large kitchen island.
Bedroom 1: King bed with high-end mattress, luxurious bedding and pillows, USC charging hubs on the nightstand, large closet and dresser, and reading chair
Bedroom 2: Queen bed with high-end mattress, luxurious bedding and pillows, USB charging hubs on the nightstand, large closet and dresser
Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub, shower, toilet, and vanity area
2nd Floor: The second floor is the Primary Bedroom Suite, and is a retreat in and of itself within the house! A king bed with built-in reading lights and USB charging ports on the nightstand, and luxurious pillows and bedding await. A large wall of windows provides beautiful light and mountain views from your bed. An oversized reading chair makes a perfect relaxing nook next to the woodburning stove. And a small desk and in-home work space allows you to have an area for working remotely if you want to extend your day and work from the comforts of the mountains. A TV with streaming capability sits on the dresser.
Basement: The basement provides an entire second living area, perfect for if you are staying with multiple families or just want to spread out! A full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living area with walk-out patio provide a whole second living space.
Living room: A game room of endless fun! Original Carems board and Knock Hockey games are set up for some competitive fun, and an Arcade Video Game with many classic games are ready, we can't wait for you to add to our high score leaderboards! A couch and table with barstools provide an additional area to enjoy board games, puzzles, or a place to gather. Walk out the back door to the large backyard!
Bedroom: Queen bed with high-end mattress, luxurious bedding and pillows, USB charging ports in the nightstand, dresser and closet. Kids art and activity table as an extra play space as well!
Kitchen: Stove, refrigerator, full sink and counter space
Bathroom: full bath with tub, shower, toilet and vanity
WiFi is provided and information will be provided in your check-in information, and Smart TV's are located on the main level and Bedroom Suite, you are welcome to login using your streaming accounts or we have some accounts that are accessible for our guests. Cell service in this area is normally available on the AT&T and T-Mobile networks. On rare occasion wifi networks can unexpectedly be unavailable in this rural mountain location due to factors beyond our control. This is uncommon, but can happen.
All the bathrooms are fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash for you to use while you are here.
Upon checkout:
Please rinse your dishes and place them in the dishwasher prior to your departure.
Please make sure all doors and windows are locked before you leave the unit.
Please respect quiet hours from 10pm to 7am for the sake of our peaceful mountain neighborhood.
Guest access
Rideshare services may be difficult to access here due to the rural location.
Our home is located on a dirt road, and 4WD or AWD is critical in winter months or snowy conditions to allow for safe and reliable access to the property.
There is ample parking for 4-5 cars in the driveway
Other things to note
This home is centrally located and in close proximity to some of the best activities Colorado has to offer.
This home is just 1 hr and 17 minutes from the airport but feels hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
As a result you have easy access to both the Denver Area and all the amazing actives the Rocky Mountains have to offer!!!
Here is a sampling of approximate times to some popular city and mountain destinations.
Front Range cities/attractions
Denver: 1 hr
Boulder: 40 minutes
Golden: 45 minutes
Coors Brewery Tour: 45 minutes
Red Rocks Amphitheater: 55 minutes
Coors Field: 1 hr
Denver International Airport: 1 hr 15 min
Mountain attractions
Golden Gate Canyon State Park - great trails to hike, bike, snowshoe and other activities: 8 minutes
Hessie Trailhead - access to lost lake and other iconic destinations : 22 minutes
Brainard Lake Recreation area (moose) - great trails to hike, bike, snowshoe, or cross country ski: 36 minutes*** A local favorite
Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park (elk) - great hiking, fishing, scenic and spectacular drive on trail ridge road and other activities: 1 hour
Mountain towns
Nederland (adorable mountain town, be sure to check it out!) - Closest grocery store, dining, cute shops, carousel, reservoir, hiking trails: 12 minutes
Black Hawk - dining, casinos, spas, gilpin country rec center: 18 minutes
Central City-opera, casinos, restaurants, shopping: 20 minutes
Idaho Springs-hot springs, restaurants, cute shops: 37 minutes
Skiing (and Summer Recreation) areas:
Eldora - Downhill and Nordic: 19 minutes
Loveland - 1 hr
Winter Park - 1 hr 20 minutes
Copper Mountain - 1 hr 25 minutes
