Gemütliche Blockhütte: Whirlpool unter Sternen, private Terrasse, Kingsize-Bett, hundefreundlich!

Two bedrooms, one bath, sleeps 6. A log cabin at 10,000 ft with a six-person hot tub under open sky, a king suite with its own deck door, and up to two dogs welcome. About 25 minutes above Idaho Springs and 5 from the St. Mary's Glacier trailhead.

- Hot tub for six, 101 to 104 degrees, hot when you arrive
- Dog friendly, up to two dogs
- King suite with its own deck door
- 5 min to the St. Mary's Glacier trailhead
- Electric fireplace that puts out real heat
- Espresso, drip, French press and Aeropress
- Victrola record player with a stack of records
- 370 Mbps Starlink WiFi and a workspace

Guests keep saying the same three things: the hot tub under the stars, how quiet it gets up here, and the moose that wander past the deck. Natalie's quick replies come up almost as often.

THE SPACE
A single-level log cabin, 1,006 sq ft, built for two and roomy enough for six. Wood-paneled walls and tall windows onto aspen and evergreen.
- Kitchen: espresso maker, drip, French press, Aeropress, Instant Pot, dishwasher. Table for 6 plus 4 island stools.
- Primary suite: new soft king mattress, towel warmer, two robes, door straight onto the deck.
- Bunk room: queen on the bottom bunk, twin on top, full trundle that pulls out.
- Roku TVs in the living room and both bedrooms.
- Washer and dryer. Pack n play, high chair, baby gate and a basket of kids' toys.

SLEEPING
- Primary bedroom: 1 king bed, door onto the deck
- Bunk room: 1 queen bed (bottom bunk), 1 twin bed (top bunk), 1 full trundle that pulls out
- Pack n play for infants. Sleeps 6. One bathroom, shower and tub combo.

OUTDOORS
- Hot tub under open sky, so the stars are right overhead. Cleaned before every stay.
- Deck table for 6, electric grill, Adirondack chairs and bistro lights
- Moose, deer and elk wander through, usually early morning or dusk
- A third of an acre of trees and meadow, with Silver Creek along the back
- Room for dogs to sniff around (unfenced, so keep them close)
- Almost no light pollution. Clear nights get properly dark.

GETTING AROUND
You are in St. Mary's, a small neighborhood up Fall River Road about 25 minutes above downtown Idaho Springs.
- 5 min: St. Mary's Glacier trailhead (under a mile each way, paid lot)
- 25 min: Idaho Springs for Safeway and Natural Grocers, Beau Jo's pizza, Tommyknocker brewpub and Indian Hot Springs
- 25 min: Clear Creek whitewater rafting, Class II to V (May to August)
- 25 min: Argo Mill and Tunnel gold mine tour
- 35 min: Georgetown and the Georgetown Loop Railroad (seasonal)
- 45 min: Loveland Ski Area, the closest big mountain
- 55 min: Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, North America's highest paved road (summit open late May to Labor Day, reservation needed)
- 1 hr 10 min: Winter Park, and about the same to Denver
- 1 hr 30 min: Denver International Airport

SEASONS
- Memorial Day to Labor Day: the glacier trail, Clear Creek rafting, the Mount Blue Sky summit road open, cool mornings on the deck
- Late September into October: aspen gold outside the windows and along the drive up Fall River Road
- December: a ski day at Loveland, then the hot tub with snow coming down
- February and March: the real snow months. Moose tracks in the driveway and the quietest the neighborhood gets.

GOOD TO KNOW
- 10,000 ft elevation. Some guests get mild headaches or fatigue the first day. Drink extra water and take it easy.
- The last 400 yards are dirt and gravel with 4 switchbacks. AWD or 4WD strongly recommended October through April; a regular car is fine May through September.
- The county plows Silver Creek Road quickly, a snow service clears the driveway, and there are shovels and de-icing salt at both doors.
- Cell service fades as you climb. Download directions before you leave Idaho Springs. The WiFi is solid once you are inside.
- Not secluded. The cabin sits a few feet from the road, you will see a neighbor from the deck, and some locals drive the road fast. Keep kids and dogs close out front.
- One bathroom for up to 6 guests. Stagger morning showers.
- The yard and deck are not fenced or gated. Dogs: 2 max, up to 75 lbs each.
- No fires. Fire pits, propane grills and open flames are banned at short-term rentals in this area. The deck grill is electric, and so is the fireplace.
- Bears are active. Keep food and trash inside, never in your car or on the deck.
- No air conditioning. Ceiling fans and portable fans, and nights stay cool at this elevation.
- A stony path with a few steps leads to the front door, so it is not wheelchair accessible. The deck steps off the primary bedroom get slick when icy.
- Exterior cameras: a video doorbell and a driveway camera. None face the hot tub or the inside.
- Gravel driveway with room for 2 cars. No street parking.
- St. Mary's Glacier's snowfield melted out in summer 2026, a first on record. The lake and trail are still there.
- Self check-in with a smart lock. Your code arrives once the rental agreement is signed.

HOUSE RULES
- No parties or events
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, inside or out
- No open flames, candles or fireworks
- Registered guests and registered dogs only
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Please do not rearrange the furniture
- Breaking the party or smoking rules means a $1,500 fine and immediate removal

Hosted by Natalie, a Superhost, Texas transplant and mom to six who stocks this cabin for a weekend for two and a family trip alike. Ask her anything about the area. She usually replies within the hour.