{"id":488,"date":"2017-11-25T11:20:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-25T18:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/escapetothemountainsrentals.com\/?page_id=488"},"modified":"2025-07-20T18:50:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:50:52","slug":"ponderosa-chalk-creek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/escapetothemountainsrentals.com\/?page_id=488","title":{"rendered":"Ponderosa on Chalk Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SUMMARY:\u00a0 Authentic Mountain Home on Chalk Creek\/5 Bed\/3 Bath\/Sleeps up to 10<\/p>\n

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DESCRIPTION:\u00a0 \u00a0Ponderosa on Chalk Creek is a well-known vacation rental and a favorite of many who have had the pleasure of enjoying this creekside mountain retreat.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0This amazing home sits in the valley between two 14,000 peaks, Mt. Princeton and Mt. Antero.\u00a0 With 5 bedrooms, 3 kings and 2 queen, there is plenty of room for 10 guests to sleep comfortably.\u00a0 Additional beds are provided for more guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With four levels (main level, upper level, lower level, walk-out basement), this house provides ample space for guests to come together or to retreat to their own space. \u00a0The main level, which is the entry level, has an oversized foyer, bar area and kitchen, as well as a large dining area.\u00a0 From this level, guests can go down a short flight of stairs to the Great Room, with fireplace, tv area, and the pool table.\u00a0 Two bedrooms and a bathroom are also on this level, as is the laundry (in one bedroom).\u00a0 The second bedroom on this level has a desk.\u00a0 \u00a0 From the middle level, a short flight of stairs up takes you to the upper level where there are two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is also a full walk-out basement with a queen bed and sofa sleeper, along with a foosball table and tv, a fun place to gather and play games.\u00a0 It can become its own secluded area for privacy if needed. \u00a0\u00a0There is a\u00a0 sofa sleeper near the fireplace in the Great Room.\u00a0We do have a pack-n-play, which can be set up wherever needed by guests.<\/p>\n

The kitchen has Viking appliances with a large refrigerator, two ovens, one gas, and one electric, along with a warming bin, dishwasher, large pantry, and plenty of tableware.\u00a0 Off the kitchen is a large gas griddle.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Because of the location and tree coverage, cell service can be spotty, however, we do have a landline with free calling via Starlink (which operates off of WiFi), WiFi is provided.\u00a0 Guests can stream from the Smart TV in the great room, first bedroom, and walkout basement.<\/p>\n

The inside of this property provides ample space for guests to come together, but the beauty of this property lies in the outdoor spaces.\u00a0 Each of the two upper-level bedrooms has their own private balcony which faces Chalk Cliffs.\u00a0 The lower-level bedroom has a great patio area for early morning coffee.\u00a0 The walk-out basement also has a serene deck to relax creekside.\u00a0 Just off of the kitchen is a small deck with a pub-height patio table.\u00a0 Down a flight of stairs from there, you\u2019ll find a large deck that offers ample outside dining options.\u00a0 Decks literally surround three sides of this house.<\/p>\n

The outdoor space continues to the greenbelt which has a fire pit area with string lights above as well as an oversized flagstone patio that looms creekside.\u00a0 Listening to the flowing waters of Chalk Creek only pleases the senses.\u00a0 \u00a0A world-renowned hot springs is less than a couple of miles away.\u00a0 Buena Vista is 15 minutes away, Salida only 20.\u00a0 Within 45 minutes you can be at either Ski Cooper or Monarch Mountain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Make sure you plan early because this house tends to book out months in advance.\u00a0 It is a one-of-a-kind authentic mountain home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SQ. FEET:\u00a0 3900+\/-<\/p>\n

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ACRES:\u00a0 2<\/p>\n

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  • 5 Bedroom\/3 Bathroom<\/li>\n
  • Sleeps up to 10<\/li>\n
  • Base Rate for 8 guests:\u00a0 $495<\/li>\n
  • Add’l Guest Fee: $30\/Person\/Night<\/li>\n
  • Security Deposit:\u00a0 $500<\/li>\n
  • Housekeeping Fee:\u00a0 $225<\/li>\n
  • Sales & Lodging Tax: 7.55% on Rental Rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: 3 king beds (two on upper level, one on lower level), 2 queen bed (lower level and\u00a0 walkout basement level), 2 sofa sleepers (one on lower level, one in walkout basement),\u00a0 pack-n-play.<\/p>\n

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    This was an incr3edible home!\u00a0 I have five children and finding a place for seven people is often a challenge.\u00a0 Everyone had adequate sleeping space, there were ample bathrooms (hello!) and the kitchen was FULLY stocked with enough pots pans, and dishes so that we could easily feed our family.\u00a0 The kids especially enjoyed the foosball and pool tables, board and card games, and DVD selection (although we had to teach them how to use a DVD player haha).\u00a0 Every morning we woke up to turkeys and deer in our yard, and every evening we enjoyed the deck at the creek.\u00a0 Don’t hesitate to snag this place.\u00a0 We have told our friends and family about this location and plan to return again.\u00a0 Thanks to our incredible hosts who ensured that we had every need met.\u00a0 Sara, March 2025 Air BnB<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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    We loved the central location with our favorite activities: Salida, Buena Vista, St.Elmo, Chalk Creek\/Lake. Nice kitchen, sitting areas inside and outside with the fire pit and sitting area by the creek. Very roomy house for everyone to enjoy without feeling cramped at all. Patrick, June 2024 VRBO<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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    We spent the weekend with extended family at the Ponderosa. The house and amenities were outstanding. We loved the creek and view. The house was wonderful, clean, and had plenty of room. We would definitely come back for our next trip.\u00a0 Rick M., September 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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