Log Cabin in a working orchard. Incredible mountain views from the cabin deck. Two twin beds and soft candle lighting. Two full service bathrooms in grain bin bath house 200 ft away. In the center of Paonia wine country, 5 wineries within a mile. Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Kebler Pass, Crested Butte, Aspen, Telluride, and Marble a short drive away. Fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, climbing, hunting, and much more nearby. Friendly pet friendly.

Newly repurposed grain bin offers 2 new bathrooms, including showers. Is very unique space and awesome place to shower or get ready for you day.

Guests are welcome to hang out on the log porch at the main lodge any time they want. Wifi signal is available on the porch. Please feel free to use the entire property for walks or pets. Please respect other guests and their pets by keeping your pups under control at all times.

Host is generally available onsite. Feel free to ask about places to go, things to see and people to meet. Host moved to the valley in 1970 and can give you lots of ideas of activities places and activities to find in the area

Paonia sits in the middle of expansive national forests. Historic mining towns, ski areas, monuments, mesas, rivers, deserts, mountains, adventures and much more awaits you.

Biking and mountain biking are popular in Paonia. The host can direct you to a little known incredible mountain biking area just across the valley.

PJ is my 22lb farm Kelpie pup. He often greets guests in his over-exuberant way.
Pet fee is $50 per pet.
If you are bringing a pet please keep them under control at all times and respect other guests and pets. Aggressive dogs and aggressive breeds are not allowed on the property. If you have a pit bull terrier, Doberman, wolf hybrid, Husky, Rottweiler, or German shepard, or cross-bred pup with any of the above, or if you pup weighs more than 70 lbs, please call Lori at C-Bar-K kennel in Hotchkiss for temporary pet housing. If you bring your friendly pet please let me know so I can send you the request for the pet fee separately.
HOUSE RULES
Quiet Hours: 9pm – 9am No loud parties, or disturbing noise.
Friendly pet Friendly - With Pet fees
Smoking: Outside only
Fire: No open flames inside apartments, cabins, tents, or buildings.
Guests must follow state regulations on outside fire restrictions.
Don’t leave campfires unattended
Events: Events are allowed. Must have prior approval of the Host for an
event.
Food: Please don’t leave unpackaged food in cabins or common areas.
Store food, cookware, and utensils out of reach of wildlife.
Please don’t cook on redwood deck, a picnic table is provided Dishes: Please wash dishes in commercial sink in binzebo, not in bathroom
Do not dump grease in sinks, toilets, or shower drains.
Neighbors: Please respect our neighbor’s, No climbing on rock wall or fences.
Storage: Don’t leave personal items stored outside of suites or cabin.
Night Sky: Paonia is a dark sky community, please use outside light sparingly.
Children: You must be at least 25 years old to book at Fort Austin
Children must be supervised at all times. (this facility is not
childproof)
Hazards: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard. You are participating in an
agri-tourism/farm experience. Allergens, smoke, dust,
stinging insects, reptiles, waste water, unfriendly
animals, livestock, noises, odors, stairs, uneven
ground, equipment, irrigation water, sprinklers and
other irritants may be present at any time. You must
always remain aware of your surroundings.
Note: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard/vineyard, to keep it green and productive the sprinklers will be operating 24/7 from April thru August. While sprinklers are irritating to some, they are cathartic and peaceful to others. Guests are welcome to move sprinklers or turn one off altogether if they find them to be irritating in any way.
Parking: Please park in designated areas.
Illegal Drugs: Use of illegal drugs is not allowed.
Alcohol: Public intoxication, damage and disorderly conduct will not be
tolerated.
Amenities: This cabin is equipped with a heater and swamp cooler for your comfort. A swamp cooler is not an air conditioner. We provide a pitch for water. Pour a couple gallons in the tank, open the windows, turn on the unit and the humidity will cool the air.


PETS
Fees: Pet fee $50 per pet.
Friendly Pets: Maximum of 2 pets per guest. Friendly, obedient, well-trained
pets are welcome at Fort Austin.
Aggressive pets, wolf hybrids, pit bulls, German shepherds,
Dobermans and Rottweilers are not allowed per
our Insurance Company.
Do not leave pets unattended on property while you are away,
for any reason.
No pets over 70lbs.
Keep pets on leash and under control at all times.
Do not allow pets to chase or kill chickens.
No pets on furniture. Additional cleaning fees will be charged.
Clean up after your pets. A pet station is located by the
Grainbinzebo.
Kennel: Please call C-Bar-K kennel in Hotchkiss for temporary pet housing.
Service dogs: Service animals are welcome and free of charge if you present a
copy of certification paperwork for our records.
Cats: Cats that pose risk of scratching or spraying must be kenneled at
all times.