The Fossil Lodge is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a little over an acre in the mountains with easy access to fishing and hiking. An hour and a half to skiing, 45 minutes to Colorado Springs, 30 minutes to the historic mining town of Cripple Creek, the S. Platte River’s “Dream Stream” world class angling & fishing, the Crags, Pike’s Peak Highway & plenty of OHV trails nearby. Enjoy an evening outdoors on the deck, wake-up to hot coffee and nature, unwind from the city life. Our cabin is conveniently located to all the adventures you can think of - Hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, boating, and fishing. ∙ Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a 5 minute drive, has been named an International Dark Sky Park and has several trails. ∙ Take a trip to Cripple Creek for gambling or spend the day exploring this historic mining town. ∙ Snowshoe and Cross-country ski at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Mueller State Park, Horsethief Park and Pancake Rocks. ∙ Boat, kayak, tube, and fish at Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir (you can actually head 10 minutes down the road to Lake George and hike the 17 mile Eleven Mile Canyon Route). ∙ Hike and bike at Mueller State Park. ∙ Dig for and keep your own 34-million year old fossils at the Florissant Fossil Quarry (summer/fall). • The Ice Castles are at Cripple Creek and we are only 30 minutes away! We have prepared this space so you can have the most relaxing stay after a long day of adventures. Soak up the Colorado sunshine relaxing on the deck. Cozy up by the easy-to-use pellet stove in the living room or the propane fire pit outdoors. Even enjoy the beautiful starry skies at night. The cabin has a 50-inch RokuTV with streaming capabilities but please note that there is no cable/live TV. You will have exclusive access to the cabin, driveway for parking for several vehicles (and can even accommodate an RV), and front deck with propane fire pit area. Note that there is no garage access. We are a husband and wife duo and want to make sure your stay is incredible. We are Denver super hosts and our goal is to ensure you have a 5-star experience. Message us through Airbnb during waking hours and expect a response within an hour. You'll also have Carla’s number if you need to get in touch for any reason: questions, comments, insights or the rare property emergencies. We have put so much love into the space to ensure you have a phenomenal stay. Our cabin is in a rural area and situated in a quiet neighborhood. It is only a few miles from restaurants and 20 minutes from Woodland Park. We are minutes to National Monuments and National Forest. World class fishing and angling is nearby at public and state parks, as well as miles of hiking. The cabin is in a rural accessible by well-maintained unpaved roads. Soak in the peace and quiet and see the wildlife. It is central to various Colorado outdoor activities and state parks. Only about a 45 minute drive to Colorado Springs where you will find every store you may need. It is a 20 minute drive to Woodland Park where you will find grocery stores and Walmart. Due to the rural location, you will not find public transportation and getting an Uber/Lyft could be difficult. You will find plenty of hiking, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, and many other outdoor activities. We sit at 8,500 feet in elevation. Please note that the cabin does not have A/C. The days stay fairly cool, even in the summer, and temperatures drop at night - open up a window and enjoy the mountain breeze! The cabin is accessible year round, but the last couple miles are via dirt roads that are well maintained by the county and plowed after snow. Please make sure you are travelling in an appropriate vehicle, especially in the winter. AWD/4WD is highly encouraged. There is plenty of parking and we can also accommodate an RV on the property. PET FRIENDLY: This is a pet-friendly listing for up to two pets. Pets do stay free at our cabin. All dogs must remain leashed - our neighbors have chickens and goats and there is a leash law in Teller County! Please be sure to clean up after your pet outside and try your best to not allow them on furniture.