Spring Creek Home Near Aspen And Walking Distance to Whole Foods in Basalt

Located near the banks of the Roaring Fork River, only 20 minutes form Aspen/Snowmass and immediately adjoining a 100 acre Forest Service park - this home offers more than just a nice place to stay. Whole Foods market and Willits Town Center are an easy stroll (less than a mile). You can ice skate in winter or swim in summer on the neighborhood pond located 100 yards away from the home. Rainbow trout sip at flies surfacing on the spring creek pond in the back yard while adventurous minded participants use the Zipline from the tree fort to enjoy the back yard experience year round. Many excellent restaurants including Oceans (seafood), El Korita (Mexican), Sure Thing Burgers, Mezzaluna (Italian) Zane’s Tavern (sports bar), Bella Mia Italian, Weinerstube and a Starbucks are all within walking distance. The Movieland Cinema with seven screens and ElJebowl bowling alley are also within walking distance or a short two mile car ride away. Bicycles are available to use to ride to and from the near by restaurants and shops. Bristlecone Sports and Basalt Bike and Ski are next to Whole Foods with the latest mountain related gear available. Great gourmet kitchen, home and design stores, clothing stores and art galleries are within walking distance. A new theater is slated for completion in 2021 that will offer live theater performances, films and musical events is located at the end of the neighborhood street.

Historic downtown Basalt with its myriad restaurants, art galleries and charming boutiques are four miles away. Aspen and Snowmass offer the finest skiing in the world along with excellent dining and cultural offerings are an easy drive or accessed via the RFTA public bus system voted one of the finest transport systems in the country. Some of the best hiking and mountain biking in the country is right out the front door and world class Gold Medal Trout fishing on the Roaring Fork River is a 200 yard walk and the famous Frying Pan River is a five minute drive from the house. The new bike park in Crown Mountain Park is award winning and one of the best pump tracks/mountain biking and bmx offerings in the US.

Dog friendly with a qualifying discussion (and pet deposit).

We have a caretaker (detached separate entrance garage apartment) to assist with needs. Besides seeing a car come and go on the driveway the caretakers presence is unobtrusive and no impact to your visit.

Our myriad 5 ⭐️ reviews share that this is not a typical vacation rental but a home that is comfortable, inviting and a peaceful retreat in a world that has been a bit crazy lately. Enjoy!