Cabane au bord du lac rénovée, vue montagne époustouflante, nouvelle terrasse

Ensure a magical stay at this 2,400-sq-ft storybook cabin with all its historic charm intact. Boasting a rare lake-access location, whimsical eclectic furnishings & art, boho flair, patio dining, & 93 windows with awe-inspiring views of Colorado's 2 highest peaks, this home makes leaving hard. Alpine Haven's amenities include 2 view-licious sunrooms, a foodie's dream kitchen, a new patio, fireplace, record player, & piano enticing you to stay in, while nearby lakes & trails lure you outside.

-- THE PROPERTY --

2026-051 | 2 Southeast-Facing Furnished Sunrooms w/ Views of Parry Peak, Twin Peaks, Quail Mtn & Mt Hope | Between the Quaint Towns of Leadville & Buena Vista | Wildlife Sightings

Designed for lake lovers and mountain seekers like you, this incredible vacation rental has everything you need to execute a memorable getaway.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Den: Ethan Allen Queen Sleeper Sofa & Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: Chiminea (wood provided), Adirondack chairs w/ table, private yard, mountain view, snowshoes & poles, beach chairs, patio w/ patio dining set
OUTDOOR GEAR PROVIDED: 2 Mountain bikes, helmets, car bike rack, bike pump, hammock
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Netflix, Amazon Prime & Amazon Fire Stick, Vermont Castings wood-burning stove (wood provided), original oak floors, synthesizer piano (plays over 100 instruments), record player w/ LP vinyls, laptop friendly, fireplace (decorative only), handmade cow-hide chairs, stereo, board games, books, ceiling fans, tinted privacy windows (top front windows)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, induction stovetop (boils water quickly at 9,600 feet altitude), cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster oven, ice cream maker, Instant Pot, Crockpot, drip coffee maker, coffee, blender, electric tea kettle, tea, water filter, snacks, spices, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi (20 Mbps), washer & dryer, laundry detergent, clothes steamer, iron & board, Turkish towels, Nestl brushed high thread-count sheets, complimentary toiletries (all-natural & vegan shampoo, conditioner, body wash & lotion from Public Goods), grab rails, hand-held showers & hair dryers in every bathroom, bathrobes in every bedroom, Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattresses, SweetNight Hybrid coil & memory foam mattresses (medium firm w/ cooling gel), hangers, central heating, keyless entry
FAQ: 3 stairs to enter, full bathroom w/ grab rail, sleeper sofa & air mattress on 1st floor, 4WD recommended in winter, Ring doorbell (facing front entry), quiet hours (9:00 PM-9:00 AM), no A/C
PARKING: Level gravel driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Twin Lakes (across the street), San Isabel National Forest (across the street), Colorado Trailhead (start at Twin Lakes Trail, 0.9 miles), Willis Gulch Trailhead (1.0 miles), South Mt Elbert Trailhead (3.8 miles), Arkansas River (16.3 miles), Hope Pass (20.2 miles), Continental Divide (63.0 miles)
POWDERY SLOPES: Ski Cooper (30.6 miles), Copper Mountain (45.4 miles), Aspen Snowmass Resort (45.8 miles; 147 miles in winter due to Independence Pass closures), Keystone Mountain (63.1 miles), Breckenridge Ski Resort (63.4 miles), Vail Mountain (65.6 miles)
HOT SPOTS: Shooting Star Gallery (next door), Twin Lakes Visitor Center (across the street), The Twin Lakes Inn & Saloon (open Thurs-Sun for dinner & Sun for brunch, 0.1 miles), Twin Lakes General Store (0.1 miles), Mt. Massive Golf Course (17.4 miles), Leadville, Colorado, & Southern Railroad (19.6 miles), Buena Vista (25.7 miles), Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa (28.8 miles), Aspen (36.9 miles, 149 miles in winter due to Independence Pass closures)
AIRPORTS: Leadville-Lake County Regional Airport (20.1 miles), Central Colorado Regional Airport (AEJ) (27.1 miles), Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (40.4 miles, 145 miles in winter due to Independence Pass closures), Eagle County Regional Airport (82.2 miles), Denver International Airport (142.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Absolutely no house pets allowed under any circumstances. Please include any questions/requests regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Guests are not allowed to block, inhibit, or disable cameras in any way
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Please observe the quiet hours from 9:00 PM-9:00 AM
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The maximum number of people allowed at any time in the property is 4. This is strictly enforced due to STR license and septic system limitations
- NOTE: Access to this home requires 3 stairs. There is a full bathroom with a shower grab rail, queen sleeper sofa, and air mattress available on the 1st floor
- NOTE: While 4-wheel drive is recommended in the winter months, there’s easy paved access to the home's completely flat driveway on Independence Pass. In addition, snow removal is outstanding in the village of Twin Lakes
- NOTE: Before you get here, please be aware that we’re at an elevation of 10,000 feet. If you’re coming from sea level, think about spending a night or two at a lower elevation to get acclimated. Altitude sickness is real and serious. Be sure to hydrate lots and limit alcohol and caffeine consumption, as they can make it worse. If you’re not used to the elevation, oxygen cans can be bought at drug stores or sporting goods stores
- NOTE: The family room fireplace is decorative only and not available for guest use
- NOTE: No commercial business activity is permitted on the property
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: Please do not move beds or furniture to prevent damage to furniture and flooring, and avoid repair assessments
- NOTE: As we are on a rural septic system, please do not put any grease down the drains, and utilize the labeled grease jar in the kitchen
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video and sound when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed