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The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
At 9,300 feet in San Juan, this cabin offers breathtaking mountain views and a charming Western interior. It’s the perfect escape for couples looking to unwind in an alpine setting near Telluride, Ridgway and Ouray.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude

Prepare to be swept off your feet, both literally and figuratively! This stunning San Juan cabin sits at 9,300 feet and hosts views that will take your breath away. Aside from its picturesque setting, this alpine escape cabin offers 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and a gorgeous Western interior, making it the perfect escape for a couple's getaway in the mountains. The writer's retreat is a postcard away from the legendary mountain towns of Telluride, Ridgway and Ouray!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

659064

About the neighborhood

Located in Placerville, this cabin is in a rural area. Telluride Historic District and Nellie are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Last Dollar Road and Hartwell Park.
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San Miguel County, CO

What's nearby

  • Last Dollar Road - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Orvis Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool - 56 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Ouray Ice Park - 60 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Box Canyon Falls Park - 64 min drive - 54.7 km

Getting around

  • Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Last Dollar Road and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hartwell Park and Ridgway Town Hall. San Juan Hut Systems and Ridgway Chamber of Commerce are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Writers Retreat: Style & Solitude Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Adventure

Cabin is peaceful and offers serene landscape. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone looking to get away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

So unique to be able to stay in a rural property with beautiful views! Wish we could have stayed forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Beautiful Mountain Views

Cabin was clean, beautiful views. The loft floor was creaky, and the wind one night made the whole cabin creak. We enjoyed all the wildlife we saw driving in to the cabin each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt cabin

great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024