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This amazing log home is in the breathtaking San Luis Valley located 
in Blanca, Colorado. Enjoy our professionally decorated Blanca 
Mountain home, complete with top of the line amenities throughout - 
tile floors and countertops; beautiful western rugs; original 
artwork; tile bathrooms and very comfortable bedding. This house is 
literally among the finest in all of the area and is located at the 
base of the most secluded and desirable area within the community, 
the "Blanca Mastiff" - it is nothing short of magical!! Just walk 
out of your vacation home and you feel immersed in all of the beauty 
and grandeur of the Mountains. 

The cabin sits on a five acre ranch parcel that will make you feel 
right at home in a hand crafted log home with beautiful finishes, 
lovely views out of every window, completely furnished with suede 
couches, leather chairs and a beautiful eat in kitchen that seats 6 
comfortably. Experience it all in an area that has so much to see 
and do. Antelope Ranch is one mile from the entrance to the Great 
Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The dunes and surrounding 
mountains are designated wilderness; this is a great place to enjoy 
unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways.

The SLV, as the natives call it, is south of Pueblo and west of 
Walsenberg, Colorado. This amazing valley is host to some of the 
most break taking views, mountain vistas and mountain ranges in the 
state. After leaving Walsenberg you will pass the Cuchara Valley, 
LaVeta Pass and the Highway of Legends. The Scenic Highway of 
Legends starts at the cities of Trinidad, Aguilar and Walsenburg and 
circles the Spanish Peaks. The Byway takes visitors through the San 
Isabel National Forest and crosses the 9,994 foot Cuchara Pass and 
the 11,248-foot Cordova Pass. The Byway is home to unique 
geological, cultural and historic features and includes a myriad of 
legends from the Native Americans, the Spanish Conquistadors, and 
the pioneers, miners, trappers, and ranchers who explored and then 
settled this region. 

To many Native Americans, Mt. Blanca is sacred ground. At 14,345 
feet . Mt. Blanca watches over the sunny community that shares its 
name. Blanca provides a welcome stop along the Los Caminos Antiguos 
(The Ancient Roads) Scenic Byway, a driving tour tying together 
several small towns, old military forts, Colorado's oldest church 
and plenty of friendly residents. Blanca sits just west of the 
preserved Fort Garland, once commanded by famed frontiersman Kit 
Carson. 

Not to be missed are the Zapata Falls, where the Sangre de Cristo 
snowmelt cleaves area rock. Whether you play in Medano Creek, build 
a sand castle, slide down the dunes, go bird watching in wetlands, 
or ascend a 13,000' peak, you will discover plenty of kinds of 
outdoor recreation for all ages. Three miles from the Great Sand 
Dunes is San Luis Lake & State Park has been a water sports haven in 
the San Luis Valley since the 1920s. Water skiing, motor boating, 
personal watercraft, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and swimming 
continue to be popular at San Luis. 

Just 20 minutes from Alamosa, Colorado. Alamosa, the Spanish word 
for cottonwood grove, sits in the center of the San Luis Valley and 
is surrounded by the majestic Sangre de Cristo and San Juan 
mountains. Nestled along the Rio Grande River, at about 7,500', the 
city where the southwest meets the Rockies boasts 360 days of 
sunshine. 

While you are in Blanca, you are centrally located for a slew of day 
trips that can take you to the heart of the southwest in Taos, New 
Mexico or fly fishing in the quaint mountain town of South Fork or 
Creede. 

Activities (on site and nearby):

Golf, Tennis, Zoo/Wildlife Park, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, 
Rafting, Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Waterskiing, Swimming, Biking, 
Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, 
Sledding/Tubing, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Rock 
Climbing, Spelunking, Fitness Center/Gym, Health/Beauty Spa, 
Antiquing, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, Live Theatre, Museums, Miniature 
golf, Horseback Riding, Hot Air Ballooning.
Other Activities:

Great National Sand Dunes, Mendano Creek, Zapata Falls, Bison 
Excursions, Wildlife Viewing, Creek, San Luis Lakes, borders New 
Mexico 1 hr away, Children's horseback riding lessons.

Ranch operates year round, weather permitting.
High Season .. Jun-Aug .. $110/night
Other Seasons ........... $100/night
Security Deposit $50
Cleaning Fee $70 and tax of 10.85%

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.