Notes from the host
Big Mountain Home on 80 Private Acres
*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 - 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 $30 per stall and $40 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.
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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 & child care 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 TV, 2 Full Couches & a Very Cool, Handcrafted Bar. We also have 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 in to 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. But we do have a land line in the home that that is available for guest use for both incoming & outgoing domestic calls. Guests can also have cell calls forwarded to the house phone.
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.