Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly
Cotopaxi, Fremont County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly *UNLIMITED INTERNET SERVICE IS AVAILABLE! Our big, loving vacation home is nestled in the Arkansas River Valley of Colorado. The Arkansas River, 15 minutes from our estate, is renowned for whitewater rafting and fly fishing and is on the list of Gold Medal Trout Waters in Colorado. This unique, inviting area experie...
Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly *UNLIMITED INTERNET SERVICE IS AVAILABLE! Our big, loving vacation home is nestled in the Arkansas River Valley of Colorado. The Arkansas River, 15 minutes from our estate, is renowned for whitewater rafting and fly fishing and is on the list of Gold Medal Trout Waters in Colorado. This unique, inviting area experiences warmer, dryer weather than the surrounding regions, delivering even greater possibilities for outdoor adventures year-round. We would love for you & your loved ones to stay at the MoonShadow Estate & experience first-hand this very special area, property & home.We invite you to design your family's next vacation in this gorgeous area & plan to visit the attractions of the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park & Dino Experience & then, come 'HOME' to MoonShadow Estate, our family-focused, luxury vacation home! With 4,380 sq. ft. - 4 bedrooms; a Full Game Room - Smart TV & DVD Player, Pool Table, Poker Table, Air Hockey Table & Board Games; an INCREDIBLE, fully-stocked kitchen; wood burning fireplace; AWESOME Outdoor Amenities - 2 Raised Decks with a large grill, a Stone Fire Pit, a Game Pit for Horseshoes & Bocce, a PRIVATE Pavilion with 8-top Picnic Table, Propane Grill & Tetherball & Corn Toss Games & a HUGE Playhouse, Game & Hammock Area with a 10x12 ft fully equipped Playhouse with a 4 ft wrap-around deck, Outdoor Games & lounging Hammocks; Basketball Hoop & Private Shooting/Target Range AND...it all sits on 80 private acres!Also, GUESTS TRAVELING WITH HORSES (May 1 through October 31) are invited to park a horse trailer on-site, turnout your horses (maximum of two) into our 5-acre fenced pasture with plenty of grass to graze on. You will also be able to shelter them in our stables at night. There are many trails to explore on the BLM land that borders our property. Be sure to bring current coggins and health certificates with you. Booking fees for your horse or horses will be charged after the reservation request has been accepted with an additional payment request. The rate for horses (max 2) is $50 per stall and $25 per turnout per horse per night.You & your family will LOVE the entire Royal Gorge Region because it offers the perfect combination of outdoor adventure, Old West history, and small-town hospitality. Nestled half-way between Canon City & Salida, we're 30-45 minutes from ALL the Royal Gorge Region has to offer. This is a place where you can slow down and leisurely shop the Main Streets in Salida or antique and other shops of Florence and Westcliffe. Or speed up, with a paddle in your hands, through the whitewater rapids of the Arkansas River or enjoy the winter slopes of Monarch Mountain. Or plan to come back to do it all!Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall - especially the beautiful aspen groves located just a short drive up the hill from our home. This is an amazing place to retreat with your family & friends. Relax, breathe deep & enjoy the quiet tranquility as well as the endless possibilities for outdoor adventure on the estate & on the Arkansas River.-----------------------------------------------------------Summer: ENDLESS hiking on the estate and surrounding area! Local rafting tours, lasting anywhere from a few hours to six days, leave from here & tumble along the state’s most popular whitewater river, facing rapids ranging from the calm, family-style waters outside Cañon City to adrenaline-pumping swells & steep drops near the Royal Gorge.Winter: Cozy up with your loved ones by the fireplace after a wonderful, big family meal & enjoy the great warmth of this loving home. Additionally, we've added a gorgeous stone fire pit, snowshoes & saucer sleds to enjoy the fresh snow fall. If you're looking to add a day or two of skiing to your winter vacation, this could be the ideal home as Monarch Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area is 80 minutes (55 miles) away. Monarch is a great skiing location because it’s often one of the least crowded ski areas in all of Colorado & it often has some of the best snow in the state! Monarch is a wonderfully, family-friendly ski resort with an excellent ski school & childcare center.For an unforgettable experience—enjoy the freedom and privacy of your own living space in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.* Access is a good, paved county road that comes to the entrance of our estate.* Ample space for your family's next vacation &/or family reunion!* Four (4) LARGE Bedrooms with 7 beds, 2 Double Blow-Up Mattresses + several couches* 4,380 Square Feet of Gorgeous, Living Space* INCREDIBLE Kitchen with EVERYTHING you could possibly need for big, memorable family meals. You won't find another home stocked like this one!* Full Game Room - Pool Table, Poker Table, Air Hockey Table, Board Games - with Large Smart TV, 2 Full Couches & a Very Cool, Handcrafted Bar. We also have satellite Dish Network & DVD’s for Children & Adults.* Outdoor Amenities: Stone Fire Pit; Horseshoes & Bocce on the Game Pit (in front of the house); AMAZING Kid's PLAYHOUSE & Play Area with Corn Toss, Tree-Stump Tick-Tac-Toe, 2 Laying Hammocks & 1 Hammock Chair; 2 Mountain Bikes, Basketball During the Summer Months; Private Shooting/Target Range; 2 Pair of Snow Shoes.* Read a book next to one of 3 fireplaces – One located on each floor. The 1st & 3rd floor fireplaces are electric & the 2nd-floor fireplace is wood-burning.* Relax on one of two raised decks - enjoy your coffee, a great BBQ dinner or a glass of wine & watch the wildlife that visit the property…including turkeys, rabbits, chipmunks, deer, the occasional elk, and many mountain birds including the beautiful and colorful hummingbirds.* Hike on 80 acres of private land, or venture beyond & make it a half/full-day hike & enjoy crossing over into the open access to Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) land that extends for 1,000s of additional acres.*During August 2022, we upgraded our internet service, so guests can now enjoy online gaming, streaming/downloading/uploading movies, videos &/or photos without restrictions while in our home.*There is no cell phone coverage on our property. Guests, however, can make and receive phone calls, texts and video calls over our Wi-Fi network using the "Wi-Fi Calling" feature on their cell phones. Cell phone calls can also be forwarded to the land line in our home, which is available for guest use for both incoming & outgoing domestic calls. From Our Family to Yours: Dream as if you will live forever. Love as if you only have today. In the Wonder of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and this valley, may you have love, joy and peace.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Bicycles
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
- Game room
- Pool table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- River
- Mountain
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Theme parks
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Basketball court
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Stair gate
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Playground
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video games
- DVD player
- Music library
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Office
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Up to 23 kg per pet
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Smoke-free property
- Well-lit path to entrance
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- In the mountains
- On a river
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Bicycles
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Bicycles
- Unit size: 4,380 square feet
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Water park, kitchen, playground, games room
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Additional Guests: $25/person/night above 8 guests; Maximum Stay: 14 Nights: Additional Guests: $25/person/night above 8 guests; Maximum Stay: 14 Nights
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cotopaxi
Located in Cotopaxi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Art Matters Gallery & Studio and SteamPlant Theater and Event Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Journey Quest and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Cotopaxi City Park 18 min drive
- Salt Lick 35 min drive
- Riverside Park 49 min drive
- Salida Golf Club 50 min drive
- Royal Gorge Bridge 57 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Vacation amazing outdoor life at private Mountain Estate - Horse Friendly located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cotopaxi City Park, Arkansas River and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Journey Quest and McIntyre Hills Wilderness Study Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).