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The Open-Plan Penthouse

Escape to serenity in this secluded penthouse retreat surrounded by nature's splendor.

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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 Open-Plan Penthouse

We have one Penthouse covering the 2nd story, up a flight of stairs, nestled in the trees, with a small verandah to hang out on, right off the park. Great for romantic getaways, family's and groups of four! My place is close to Moffat - which is equal distance between Alamosa and Salida. It is the launch pad to the fun things to do out here in the middle of no-where. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, the people, the ambiance, and the outdoors space.

We are located at:
187 West Silver Ave, Crestone, CO 81131
Check in at 3:30 pm, check out at 10:30 . We are a non-smoking property. Feel free to smoke on your verandah.

Large room, king size bed, living room, dining for four, kitchen with 4-burner gas stove and service for four, 6-ft bath tub - generally big enough for two! Coffee maker with organic coffee & sugar. We also provide creamer and tea. TV with Roku (Netflix provided) Organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash & hair dryer. The couch opens up and has an upgraded mattress.

We are a tourist destination for the great hiking (all levels), as well as many spiritual retreat centers, peace, quiet and beauty. We can be a sleepy town with many smatterings of Fun. There are several hot springs 30-40 mins away, as well as the Great Sand Dunes, alligator park and UFO park.

The Penthouse is the top floor. I have the easiest check in possible! I give you a combination to get in, so check in is on your own timing. There should be no other need to have contact unless you like it! Myself or my manager are open to meeting all my guests needs/questions. However, unless they come to me - I give them total space, peace and quiet! Checking out is simple. All you do is leave! If you have any questions or problems - please call or text.

The views are awesome in town, majestic and unique with the ever changing and beautiful lighting. We have a unique town - full of spiritual retreats and outrageous hiking for all levels. It is fairly quiet - yet we do have fun for such a sleepy little town. There is also horse riding a few miles away.
It's the perfect location in the park in town and walking distance to all shops.

Town is a few blocks big - walking is the best public transport! While you can walk to anything in downtown Crestone this is a very remote area without public transportation so you do need a vehicle.

Crestone is one of the most beautiful places to be for hiking and spiritual adventures! There are many hikes with 14,000 ft peaks and for all levels. Also, the peaceful majestic beauty attracts folks from all over the world that come to attend one of the many retreats at the dozen or so spiritual centers. A few miles away are horse riding/stables. 30-45 minutes away are Joyful Journey Hot Springs - famous for it's healing waters. Also there is the most magnificent Valley View Hot Springs - focused outdoors with incredibly beautiful vistas. It is clothing optional. Both offer massages.

Property manager

Angie Balser

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

18668

About the area

Map
Crestone, CO

What's nearby

  • Little Pearl Pocket Park - 1 min walk
  • San Isabel Lake - 10 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - 16 min drive
  • Sand Dunes Recreation Hot Springs Pool - 39 min drive
  • Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant Cloud - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cloud Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Our Food is Art - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ramji's Indian Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Place Crestone Colorado - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Open-Plan Penthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Open-Plan Penthouse?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Open-Plan Penthouse on 17 Feb 2025 start from AU$322.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Open-Plan Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Open-Plan Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Open-Plan Penthouse located?

Situated in Crestone, this apartment building is steps from Little Pearl Pocket Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Baca Grande Park and San Isabel Lake. Great Sand Dunes National Park is 7.5 mi (12 km) away.

The Open-Plan Penthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located in Crestone, nice place
We stayed two nights on a trip to the Sand dunes… It was centrally located in Crestone, convenient to the market and coffee shop. Would stay here again. Not fancy, perfect for a Nice peaceful getaway. Beautiful views, you can’t beat Crestone. Be mindful there are stairs and grass to walk-through upon arrival. We very much enjoyed our time there. The vaulted ceilings are nice and makes it feel bigger. Suggestion: a bit of shelving in the bathroom (maybe where the towels are stored) would be a nice addition. Lovely, lovely getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar
The accommodations were fantastic. The communication was stellar, we asked if we could check in earlier and they let us, which was terrific. We stayed the weekend of June 22. The only recommendation I have (which has nothing to do with the place we stayed) the mosquitos were insane. Make sure you’re prepared for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Stayed one night on our way home in denver. Comfortable place, conveniently located across the street from drinks and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beautiful and clean. Super easy access and communicatuom was on point.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than we expected
The high score on the reviews led us to believe this would be a fun place to stay, but it was even better than we expected. Photos don't do justice to how roomy the penthouse feels inside. Also, there's a park right at the bottom of the stairs for dog walking AND it even has a poop bag station in case you forget yours. And, finally, not only is the bed is super comfortable, but so are the pillows. I'm super picky about pillows, so I always travel with my own. But I needn't have bothered staying here :=) We will definitely be back!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
This room is gorgeous and had everything we needed for our 3-night stay. Across the street from a market, pub, and coffee shop. Perfect base from which to explore the Sand Dunes, Buena Vista, Salida, etc. The bed is enormous! Thank you and we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Crestone is a very small town near some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado. Our stay in the Penthouse at Bliss Inn was clean, well appointed, and roomy. We loved our little balcony. Everything is within a couple of blocks. Speedy response from property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., East Troy, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Crestone penthouse
Beautifully updated penthouse rental. We really enjoyed the accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Real nice
Loved the unit and crestone was a nice little village
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place
Has everything you could want
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Lovely place close to grocery store, coffee, cute shops and a pub. Very walkable town. Close drive to the dunes! Drawbacks were food prep. Didn’t pay much attention when arrived and picked up A pizza and frozen appetizers at the grocery store. Got back to unit only to discover no oven and no microwave. We cooked pizza in a frying pan. I would strongly suggest adding a microwave and a guest handbook with suggestions on where to eat and other businesses to visit. Also there is no AC. I was worried about this at first as I get VERY hot when I sleep but things cooled off nicely at night and I slept well. Very quiet nights. Over all great place in this very unique town. Loved the pub and coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet and cozy!
Great, friendly, quaint neighborhood. The studio is very roomy and the king bed was super comfortable. The pullout sofa provided the much needed space for the kids. The room came with coffee and sugar. The grocery store across the street was convenient for getting any condiments, food. Note that there is neither an oven nor a microwave. The pots and pans were limited, but was sufficient for our stay. Overall no major complaints and the calmness of the town added value points for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand dunes trip
The property was great! Easy to find, owner responds quickly to messages. Enough room for myself, husband and two teens
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
This was a spontaneous trip the girls Ages 8 & 3, plus me as mom, stayed for 3 nights in crestone! The VRBO was comfy and spacious with great lighting, a big bathtub, and kitchenette. We saw dear walking through the snow below, it was peaceful and quiet. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful space
This space was perfect for our little family. Clean and beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place and great location
We were able to easily go anywhere in town without a car. Getting to the sand dunes was further than I thought because of construction. Only negative was no a/c. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sidra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place on what to Great Sand Dunes
Wasn’t here very long but everything you need for a night before heading to the national park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
The property was immaculate.and beautifully decorated. Tub/shower is large and enjoyable. Appointed with like new fixtures.and.furnishings The setting in the park was wonderful and had a.nice balcony to enjoy the setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viki N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
Stayed at Crestone before visiting Sand Dunes. We absolutely loved the town, the park, the stores, and the people. Host was so nice. Would love to come back and visit again. Created wonderful memories. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place wonderfully located in town.
The owner was great to work with, and the whole process went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Honolulu, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
The place was convenient. It is located right on/in the city park, so the day had the park noise, but did quiet down. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S., Roswell, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodations in charming Crestone..
The penthouse was spacious and comfortable. We loved staying there. We parked on the street which meant there was some distance to take our luggage. I recommend packing light!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaela C., Allen

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful perfect location
I went on this trip with just myself and my 2 puppies to get away for thanksgiving. An I must say it was perfect! It was super quiet here, friendly people, beautiful location and plenty of Mule deer walking around the town. The host were great, communicated very quickly if I needed anything! I would recommend this to anyone and would stay here again in the future. Perfect for a peaceful, quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a wonderful stay. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We try to make all of our trips around Colorado family oriented meaning myself, my husband, and our dog. So we always look for accommodations that will allow for a dog to join us. This was very easy to do with this listing. And the park was right there so it was very easy to make sure the dog was taken care of. It’s such a small little town everything is so walkable and this is just central to all of it. And very very easy to get to the dunes - we really enjoyed ourselves and we definitely come back again. I’ve already recommended it to other friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021