We give our guests privacy but are available when needed.
***PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE BOOKING TO ENSURE AN EXCELLENT TIME***
***No 3rd party bookings***
*You need good snow tires in winter!
***Please know before booking that check-out is at 10AM and you will need to place all your trash in the basement and wash and put away all your own dishes. A fee of $45/hour will be charged for neglecting to do dishes. We do provide disposable plates/cups/napkins and cutlery to assist. Hostess is widely available. We are happy to socialize with our guests but never wish to intrude. We provide a tour if you like or you may explore. Details provided in welcome book.
**Food delivery is sparse or non-existent. Please plan accordingly.
TOTAL OCCUPANCY: 12 PEOPLE
HOST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE GUESTS WITH LESS THAN A 4 STAR REVIEW FROM PRIOR HOSTS. If that is you, please inquire of your hostess as we want your business and wish to clarify expectations for your stay.
Chakra/Canyon Creek area in Glenwood Springs, CO
THE EXPERIENCE:
Check-in: 3PM
Check-out: 10AM
*You may inquire the morning of your arrival if early check-in is available. Please plan accordingly.
[Sorry to lead with this...The GOOD STUFF follows!]
NOT FOR WILD PARTIES
WE ARE NOT DOWNTOWN~WE ARE 10 MINUTES WEST OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS IN A BEAUTIFUL CANYON ABOVE THE COLORADO RIVER AND HWY 70, SO YES, YOU WILL HEAR THE HIGHWAY FROM THE YARD. (We are halfway between rugged and domesticated.)
Family friendly ~ King bed in master; 2 queen bedrooms, 3rd room with twin beds and 2 queen pull-out couches; one in upstairs living room and one in the downstairs lounge: 7 total beds sleeping a total of 12.
Base rate is for 6 guests (adults and children; children are NOT free), additional guest are $25.00 each per night (automatically calculated when you put in number of guests).
12 people max- we are on a septic system, any more than 12 can cause thousands of dollars of damage. (We know this from experience.)
FOR FAMILY/MATURE ADULTS. Children/toddlers DO NOT stay free and are included in total HEAD COUNT, 12 people maximum (adults/kids). No additional guests without prior approval.
Dogs UPON APPROVAL: $50/dog.
Mid-century modern home off highway 70~You WILL hear the highway and sometimes the train.
Mountain/canyon views, wildlife, big yard, patio, grill, fire pit, seasonal waterfall, corn hole, yard toys, dog toys, etc.
Foosball table, large screen/ROKU, games, books, area info.
IMPORTANT: NOT FOR WILD PARTIES! FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS/MATURE ADULTS. ILLEGAL, ILLICIT BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Garfield County Quiet Hours: 8pm-8am Note: You can enjoy music at a reasonably high level outdoors after hours and as loud as you want in the house. We offer a fire pit and plenty of split wood out back, on the patio, near the hot tub. We are tobacco and 420 friendly, outside. You may party all night, so long as you honor house rules~we want you to have a great time. You likely won't see your hosts unless you wish to. Sorry to lead with this information, but it has become necessary to ward off bad behavior. Your hosts are extremely chill and will leave you in peace~promise.]
If you have 12 guests staying, no others are allowed. We wish we could host more, but our systems won't allow it.
NOW THE GOOD STUFF:
Commanding 3 acres, the spacious Ries Canyon Creek House offers privacy & convenience, 10 minutes from downtown Glenwood Springs and all its attractions. Situated below The Flat Tops with mountain views, there's wildlife, an expansive yard, back patio under the trees, grill, fire pits, and lots of private nooks to explore! Multiple gathering and sittin' spots for all.
And YES! Even your own private water fall* flowing from the top of the back yard, under the massive pines and alongside the yard to the front, finally under a tiny bridge at the bottom of the yard. (*Seasonal offering, spring thru fall, based on irrigation needs and variable factors and owners' discretion. We will run it as often as we reasonable can!)
Spacious four bedroom, two bath home in Canyon Creek area with gorgeous mountain views. Ideal for large groups who want plenty of space to spread out as there are hidden nooks all over the property to relax together or apart.
The property though beautifully appointed and landscaped almost everywhere also offers a peaceful natural setting for reading, working, hobbies, crafts and games both indoor and out!
THE LAYOUT/AMENITIES:
An open floor plan in the living, dining and kitchen area allows the group to stay connected while spreading out and offers splendid natural lighting throughout with big windows and tremendous views!
Main level of home is mid-century modern in style, 1,768 sq feet; basement is 1,316 sq feet of finished basement with additional unfinished space/lots of storage. Basement has walk-in access from outside and secured storage for bikes, ski/boarding gear, guns, equipment, etc. Gas grill available on back patio. Mother Nature envelopes you here! Deer abound and you will hear lots of birds!!
3 bdrm/1 ba upstairs. Large screen w/ ROKU in living room.
BASEMENT: carpeted lounge with foosball, large screen, bedroom, half-bath, laundry
*Lounge: flat-screen with ROKU, pull-out queen sofa (sleeps 2), 2 stuffed lounge chairs; accesses bathroom directly.
4th bedroom: Queen bed; private access to bathroom (walk-through closet)
Laundry area (soaps provided) and lots of secured storage in the unfinished side of basement.
PARKING: Shared driveway with security camera on all arrivals. [Camera is on driveway only! NO other cameras on property.]
We have plenty of parking! Please let us know if you have more than 4 cars. We have plenty of room for RV's, trailers, river/ski/cycling gear (secured), ATV's, horses*, etc.
*Must discuss in advance for arrangements*
THE SPACE
Large open kitchen floor plan leads to dining/living area (electric fireplace) with excellent natural lighting. This kitchen is well stocked with everything you need ~If you don’t see it, ask your hostess as she lives on-site and she probably has it or will be happy to get it!
Whole bean and ground coffee
Drip-coffee maker (and filters)
French Press
Cafetiere
Knives, lots of utensils for kitchen and bar
Cutting boards
Sheet trays, casseroles, bakeware
Pantry basics: coffee, spices, olive oil, vinegars, salt/pepper grind, condiments, flour, sugar, baking soda (yeast upon request)
Zip-lock bags, plastic wrap, foil
French press
Food processor
NO ICE MAKER
*Blender available upon request
Paper plates, plastic cups and flatware for patio or just easy clean-up
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1st Floor:
Master bedroom, King bed (2 ppl)~Large screen ROKU TV
2nd bedroom, Queen bed (2 ppl)
3rd bedroom, Twin with trundle bed (2 ppl)
Living room, Queen pull-out (2 ppl)
4th bedroom, Queen bed (2 ppl)
Basement Lounge: Queen pull-out (2 ppl ); Smart large screen TV
Total allowed occupancy is 12 people.
DOGS UPON APPROVAL~site does not always collect properly so please be aware of our policies. ($50 flat fee per dog)
We are extremely pet friendly so long as your pets are friendly and house trained: $50/dog flat fee; site does not always collect properly, so please be aware and we can make arrangements through the site or Venmo in advance to confirm (or with prior approval, cash upon arrival). We have a large crate available. We provide blankets/linens to cover couches if you simply cannot keep them off the furniture.
GUEST ACCESS
You will have private access to the entire home, yard, patio, etc. Shared driveway with security camera. There is plenty of parking. Three(4 cars if you double park) cars may park at the very top of property allowing easy access for loading/unloading to side kitchen entry (up a set of stairs) and basement laundry (zero-entry) access to 4th downstairs bedroom too). We have room for more than 4 cars, so let us know if that is your group and we can take care of you.
GUEST ACCESS/INTERACTION WITH HOSTS
Owners, John and Bridget, live in an apartment above the detached garage (inaccessible to guests) with adult children and 3 friendly dogs separated from your yard (unless you want to let the dogs play together). We are very relaxed and easy-going. You may see us or our doing various maintenance/yard-work (as necessary and unobtrusively). We are all interested in ensuring your stay is safe, private and exceptional!
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
For winter guests, Your vehicle needs to be well-equipped for snow-packed and winter road conditions.
And yes, there is room here to park your RV.
Your hostess knows a traveling beauty consultant (hair, nails, facials, etc.), yoga instructors, a Reiki Master and various other health and wellness specialists who are approved to serve our guests and will come to you so please inquire.
1 hour from Aspen
10 minutes to downtown Glenwood Springs
30 minutes to Gypsum/Eagle
30 minutes to Carbondale
20 minutes to Rifle
10 minutes to New Castle City market
You all may wish to pack robes and flip flops for when you take turns in the small 4-man hot tub or for the big hot springs in town if that is on your agenda!
Nearest grocery and liquor stores are in Glenwood to the east and New Castle to the west (New Castle is a little closer).
After dark during winter, you’ll see our neighbor’s crazy Christmas light display on your right, if coming from the east, just before the exit!! The stars lead you up to our driveway!
*You need good snow tires in winter!
