This beautiful ranch style log cabin has an open floor plan. Each room has large windows for viewing the forest and wildlife. Oak flooring is throughout the cabin. The very large covered front porch is a great place to watch wildlife or sit back and relax. This porch has an outdoor grill, tables and lots of seating including rocking chairs and a swing. On the east side of the cabin is a sun deck for your enjoyment, and at the backdoor is another large, covered porch with table and chairs for your relaxation. There is a firepit for campfires and nighttime relaxing.
The kitchen is modern with all the amenities you would need; granite counter tops, double door refrigerator with freezer, dishwasher, two ovens, microwave, Keurig coffee maker. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, crock pot, blender, toaster, cooking utensils, spices, coffee, and tea.
The dining area has a beautiful aspen table for eight. The dining room table is ideal for the selection of games and puzzles kept at the cabin.
In the living room area is a wood stove with plenty of split wood and fire starter. Living room seating includes a couch, love seat, and two recliners. The smart, large screen tv includes Disney, Netflix, and Roku. There is a DVD player for those that want to watch movies or play music. Free WIFI is available for your cell phone and computer.
The two bedrooms each have beautiful aspen framed queen beds. The main bathroom has a bathtub with shower, and granite topped vanity. The washer and dryer are in the main bathroom. There is an additional half bath located off the great room.
Black Canyon National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Blue Mesa Reservoir, San Juan Mountains and the towns of Gunnison, Crested Butte, Montrose, Ouray, Lake City and Telluride are nearby. The Black Canyon National Park is approximately a 50-minute drive from the cabin where you can explore and hike the deepest canyon in Colorado. Blue Mesa Reservoir is approximately a 30-minute drive where you can rent boats and fish for world record lake trout. Gunnison and Montrose are approximately a 50-minute drive in either direction. Crested Butte, Ouray, and Lake City are 1.5 hours away from the cabin.
At the cabin, guests have access to the Arrowhead Mountain Inn, which is a 20-minute walk. Lunch and dinner are served Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on Saturday and Sundays. The lodge has a full bar and during summer months, there is free musical entertainment.
Before arriving to the cabin, make sure you stop at a grocery store in either Gunnison or Montrose to get supplies including gas and food.
Cell phone service is intermittent. The cabin has free Wi-Fi. Guests should enable or setup Wi-Fi calling on their cell phones. There are USB outlets in the living room, kitchen, and both bedrooms. A computer work desk is in the main bedroom. There is an outdoor security camera on the property.
Winter at Arrowhead is a special time. The internal community roads close to wheeled vehicles approximately December 1st until mid-April, depending on the amount of snow. In winter the roads are open to snowmobiles, cross country skis, snowshoes and foot travel. Inquire before booking. Guests need to park in the Winter parking lot and use snowmobile, skis or snowshoes to go the .5-mile groomed trail to the cabin. Snowmobiles can be rented locally ahead of time from Arrowhead Mountain Adventures (www.alpineplateau.com). Shuttle service is available for an extra fee and must be arranged in advance.
