Sand Dunes Escape & Epic Stargazing in Blanca!

360 Mountain View | Community Pool | Near Waterfalls & Dunes Get ready to trade the city’s hum for the silence of the San Luis Valley, nestled at the base of Mt. Blanca (14,000 ft)! This secluded vacation rental home boasts a sleek, updated interior, a full kitchen, and stunning mountain views both inside and out. After visiting Zapata Falls and exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, unwind with drinks on the porch and epic stargazing around the fire pit! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/full) w/ twin trundle, 1 twin fold-out lounge chair - Living Room: 1 twin sleeper sofa, 1 full sleeper sofa - 1 fold out couch that turns into a queen size bed - Additional Sleeping: 2 twin rollaway beds, 1 portable crib INDOOR LIVING - 3 TVs, fireplace - 2 dining tables, breakfast bar - Books, board games - Radiant heated floors OUTDOOR LIVING - Covered front porch w/ seating - Fire pit, spacious yard - Panoramic mountain views - Community pool KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher - Dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices - Single-serve & drip coffee makers (coffee provided) - Electric kettle, blender, ice maker - Microwave, toaster GENERAL - Free WiFi, 1GB Internet upload and download with backup Starlink - Keyless entry - Central A/C & heating, radiant floor heating, ceiling fans - Linens/towels, iron/board - Washer/dryer (detergent provided) - Trash bags, paper towels - Hair dryer, complimentary toiletries FAQ - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - 11 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story home, 1 step to enter PARKING - Driveway (10 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Remote setting in dark-sky community w/ panoramic mountain views - Near Blanca Peak & Mt Lindsey - Near Hot Springs - Proximity to hiking, mountain biking & four-wheeling areas - 2 miles to Blanca: restaurants & essentials - 22 miles to Zapata Falls - 23 miles to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve - 87 miles to Wolf Creek Ski Area - 144 miles to Colorado Springs Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This property sleeps 7 guests in 5 beds, with room for 9 total by using the twin rollaway beds - This single-story home requires 1 step to enter - Your safety matters. This property features 11 exterior security cameras on the entire perimeter facing out. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. They record sound and video continuously