The Glass Greenhouse

Entire cabin in Salida, Colorado, United States

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 0 bathrooms
Hosted by Ben
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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Explore 35+ wooded acres surrounded by national forest in the sunny Rocky Mountains. A wonderful place for couples, friends, & solo travelers to relax and adventure in a comfortable modern cabin all <15 mins from historic downtown Salida, CO.

We designed the Glass Greenhouse with massive windows, a private wraparound deck with a hanging bed, and views of the national forest at the back of the property. Our goal was to bring the outside in while you enjoy the comforts of a modern cabin.

The space
Location:
The Glass Greenhouse is about 50 yards from national forest boundary in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is centrally located about 2.5 hours from downtown Denver, <30 minutes to Monarch Mountain, 1.5 hours to Breckenridge, and about an hour from Great Sand Dunes National Park. To get here, just take 285 almost the entire way from Denver. It's a beautiful drive over high passes and low valleys. You might even see moose at the lake around Kenosha Pass. Traffic is almost always non-existent except for peak times -- thankfully it's not like I-70!

What to do (the short version):
There is a ton to do nearby outdoors--from day national parks to rafting hiking and skiing--that make perfect day trips all year. The Glass Greenhouse is newly renovated inspired by Swedish design with an exposed wood exoskeleton. There is a private trail on the property itself which circles around the aspen, ponderosa pine, rock outcroppings, and what we call sunset boulevard view. We also have a guidebook for everything from short hikes to restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries! We're tucked behind a mountain that blocks the road but right off a well-paved and plowed road.

The Basics:
There are some limited kitchen amenities with new mini fridges, a coffee maker (of course free coffee), etc. Quality towels and linens are freshly-washed right before your stay and will be waiting inside. The bed is a memory foam queen bed. The outdoor space includes a private deck space with a hanging bed. We also allow pets but please be sure to add a pet to your stay when you book it. We keep our pet fees far lower than most as we know people love bringing them but they can be a lot of work to clean.

The Bath House:
Down the path from the glass greenhouse is a large, heated bath house. We have recently done extensive renovations so most amenities are new. It's stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and had wash. We have more than one bathroom for each unit on-site so you should expect to have plenty of space. It's not like a public restroom. We also have a seasonal toilet and sink area which is right next to the greenhouse

Guest access
Getting Here and Parking:
At almost all times, all cars can easily drive up to the glass greenhouse without issue. We also have it plowed after every snow as well. Please park right next to your unit.

When you enter the gate, drive up and proceed past the Tipi. Then, the glass greenhouse will be the second major building on the left.

Other things to note
Bath House:
We have bathrooms scattered across the property and not in the cabins themselves.

You will see the main bath house as you drive in and there are signs. We have invested a lot of time into renovating the bath house and are continuing to do more. There is also a seasonal restroom closer to the greenhouse.

WIFI:
We have added strong WiFi to the Greenhouse.

Cell Service:
Cell service with Verizon is actually quite strong as there is a tower on a mountain right next to us! AT&T and T-Mobile are strong a few miles from the property down the pass but are generally spotty at best on-site.

Fires:
Due to the dry climate, fires are off-limits all year round and open fires of any kind are prohibited at all times.

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 177 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Salida, Colorado, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

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Intro
This property is in the heart of Rocky Mountains near the continental divide with both city and nature nearby. About 15 minutes from the city of Salida, the property is easy to access off HWY 285 but also surrounded by National Forest and BLM land which keeps it quite secluded (we have both sides of a valley). Also, the stars at night are really impressive.

What can I do on the property?
There’s a state park, lakes, hiking all within a few minutes. But you might not want to leave. So, we designed the property with a private nature trail for you to be able to explore the woods on an entire side of the valley.

Where do I go for quick things?
The small city of Poncha Springs is closest—it has a gas station, a grocery store, a hardware store, a brewery (Elevation Beer Co.), a winery (Vino Salida), etc. It's small and very convenient.

What do I do in Salida?
We also highly recommend spending time on the Salida waterfront and exploring the great restaurants of the city with some of our personal favorites being:

- Breakfast/Coffee - Bunny and Clyde's Corner Café (best coffee shop) The Biker and the Baker (best brunch), Little Red Hen Bakery
- Lunch - Sweetie's (by far the favorite), Mo Burrito
- Dinner - Pizza Rio, Boathouse Cantina, Moonlight Pizza and Brew Pub, Fiesta Mexicana (not in downtown)
- Drinks - The Biker and the Baker, Tres Litros Brewery, Wood's High Mountain distillery
- Tapas - The Fritz
- Going out - Benson's (live music) and High Side Bar & Grill (open late)

Salida is, in our opinion, up there for the most underrated mountain towns in Colorado. It's amazing. What about other things to do nearby? Some highlights:

- Downtown Salida - Rent bikes, walk along the river, or swim in the summer
- Mountain Biking - Access Monarch Crest, Rainbow trail by biking just a few minutes or go straight out the back gate to national forest trails
- Spiral Drive Salida lookout - A view over downtown from above the Salida "S" ideal for sunset
- Monarch Mountain - Awesome skiing and snowboarding less than 30 mins from the property
- Monarch Crest Gondola - An awesome old gondola to take you to the top of the continental divide (for warmer months only)
- O'Haver Lake - An awesome high alpine lake only a few miles from our site
- Rafting - Known as "the most rafted section of river in the country" independent whitewater or any other company will be great!
- St. Elmo Ghost Town - Cool ghost town past Mt. Princeton - can reach by normal car most seasons
- Snowshoe - Old monarch pass loop here
- Browns Canyon National Monument - A 21,586-acre national site with whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing & wildlife
- Mt. Princeton Hot Springs - A nice resort and restaurant with natural hot springs to relax in
- Valley View Hot Springs - By far our favorite nearby hot springs with a natural feel and views. Call ahead. Note clothing is optional

If you want to drive more than 30 minutes, some great day trips from the property include:

- Great Sand Dunes National Park - At just over an hour away, we're one of the closer cities to this awesome national park
- Crested Butte - Self explanatory
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - A bit further but well worth it
- Canon City - For the Royal Gorge bridge, historic canyon train, and skyline drive
- Lake City - Perhaps one of the most underrated small towns in CO

Hopefully it's clear that there's a ton to explore both on the property and in the surrounding area. Hopefully we can provide you with an awesome place to enjoy nature and relax while doing it.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,796 reviews
4.85 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Design in nature
Fun fact: Went to 50 countries & 49 states by 22
Hi! This is Ben at Outside Inn Nature Hotel. Over the past few years, our team has put everything we can into creating a way to connect people + nature through design. So far, we have about 11 cabins spread across 35 acres with a private nature trail. We hope you love your stay - we're constantly working on new additions and improvements to the site. We're at your service if you need anything when you arrive.

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Cancellation policy
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Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
May encounter potentially dangerous animals
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm