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The Raven's Nest - Inspiration, Solitude, & Nature

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Crestone, CO
  • Place, Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point
  • Place, Great Sand Dunes National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, San Isabel Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Baca Grande

With a stay at this apartment in Crestone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Baca Grande Park. .This apartment is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Little Pearl Pocket Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from San Isabel Lake.

What's nearby

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 9 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Baca Grande Park - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Little Pearl Pocket Park - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • San Isabel Lake - 44 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 61 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Cloud Tea Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bliss Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Our Food Is Art - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crestone Creamery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Raven's Nest - Inspiration, Solitude, & Nature

Peaceful Mountain Retreat with Breathtaking Views!

Escape to serenity in this cozy studio apartment nestled in the Crestone Baca, just 6 miles south of the unique town of Crestone, Colorado. Ideal for a quiet getaway or a creative retreat, this remote space offers stunning, nearly 360-degree, views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the vast San Luis Valley.

This light-filled one room plus bathroom studio apartment comfortably sleeps up to 2 adults, or 2 adults and a child, with a comfortable queen bed plus a twin hide-a-bed for extra sleeping space. Whether you're visiting for rest, inspiration, or to explore the natural and spiritual wonders of the area, you'll feel right at home here.

Inside, enjoy modern amenities designed for comfort and convenience, including:

Reliable WiFi for remote work or streaming

Air conditioning and heating to stay cozy in any season

A hair dryer and essential toiletries to lighten your packing

A thoughtfully equipped compact kitchen featuring a two-burner stove, compact fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee maker with coffee, toaster, and tea kettle—perfect for preparing simple meals or morning coffee with a view. You also have access to a propane grill. (No freezer.)

Step outside onto your private deck and be immersed in the natural beauty surrounding you. Watch deer grazing below and, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of a coyote wandering through the brush. With the peaks of the Sangres rising over 14,000 feet dramatically to the east and the wide-open views across the valley to the San Juan Mountains, you may find yourself spending hours simply soaking in the magic of the landscape.

Whether you're hiking, sitting by a roaring creek, meditating, stargazing, or simply unwinding, this peaceful mountain haven offers a memorable stay in one of Colorado’s most unique and soulful regions. It's one of Crestone's most booked short term rentals.

Know also that though it looks like we are very close, as the Raven flies, to the Great Sand Dunes National Park, but a car cannot go that way. It's a 50 minute drive from the town of Crestone and 65-70 minutes from the Ravens Nest to the park entrance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pickleball court or take in the view from a garden. This apartment also features barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Vegan dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure the AC/Heat unit remote is in its pocket.
Leave several windows open about 3" unless it looks like rain or snow. Close windows in winter.
If possible, let Dian know when you leave.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are no gates or outlet plugs for under two.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

The Raven's Nest - Inspiration, Solitude, & Nature Reviews

8.8

Excellent

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Matthew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Misleading property listing description:1) The property is a tiny single bedroom loft above the owners garage; thus, this is not an "entire home" as described in the VRBO listing.2) The property is advertised as a 10 minute drive to Great Sand Dunes National Park, when it is in fact over an hour. After discovering these issues, I asked to cancel for a full refund. The owner did refund me partially, which then resulted in me spending several hours with VRBO getting the remainder of the amount I originally paid refunded. So, I ended up spending several hours of my vacation time just getting my money back for being misled by the owner. Hopefully this review helps others realize what they're getting into before they lose out like I did.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful small private studio with absolutely incredible views. Wish the kitchen / burners were a little bigger, but you can’t have everything! Dian was an excellent host, very communicative & helpful as well. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect two night getaway for 2. Beautiful views from the large windows on 3 sides of the space. Clean, comfortable, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very pleasant 2-night stay. We cooked dinner one night and had the supplies we needed. Rain prevented us from taking advantage of the deck, but we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the busy little hummingbirds from the window. Really cute place we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Clean room. Kitchen had what we needed. Loved balcony. Driveway difficult to negotiate with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crestone Apt Review

The views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, both from the inside of the apt. and the balcony, are spectacular. The apt. was very clean and well organized. Comfortable bed, good shower, and kitchen equipped for simple meal prep. There were some disappointments: there was no freezer. Had this been mentioned in the listing, we would not have booked this. The host never made sure we had settled in after check-in.The only time we heard from her was the day before check-out. She informed us of the check-out time/instructions.Which was not necessary, as the listing threatens you with a bad review if you don't complete the required check-out steps.Despite these issues, we enjoyed our stay in Crestone, partaking in the nearby hikes, farmers market, beautiful scenery,and lovely drives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little place. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a getaway!

It is in a noce community and the place was great and clean! At nigjt you could see the stars!Owners were responsive and kind! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025