Overlooking the valley below with a beautiful trout stream, this woodland cottage is in located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, just minutes to Vail's Seven Springs and Hidden Valley Resorts, and Short walk or cross country ski to neighboring state park.

This mountain cottage is the former home of the manager of the neighboring ski resort, and has many luxury amenities. It has been completely renovated and practically everything is new, while retaining lots of mountain charm. The living room features a 2 story stone fireplace with tongue and groove atrium ceiling, skylights, and 2 mission style sofas, recliner, Large Smart TV with free on-demand video access and WiFi access.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, full sized refrigerator, smooth top oven, built-in microwave, and Cusineart coffee maker. A butcher block kitchen island seats 2 for informal dining, while the adjoining dining area with handmade rustic lighting fixtures seats 6. The dining area has french doors which open up to a covered porch and outdoor eating area, providing a continuous indoor/outdoor seasonal living/dining area.

There are 3 bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with built in window seat and high-end, queen Sleep Number mattress, with adjustable firmness to match your preference. Each of the 2 additional bedrooms sleep 2, with plenty of closet and dresser space an additional half bath. A top-of-the line LG Front load Laundry center provided further convenience. The cottage sleeps 6 within the beds, with an air mattress, sofa, and loveseat for auxiliary sleeping.

The bathroom has just been updated to include a high tech saunna style shower. Central heat pump for both heating and cooling, and individual room temperature controls. On a cold winters night, the stone fireplace with low maintenance gas insert provides for additional heat and ambiance.

A big attraction of this property is the access to the outdoors. A large multi-level wrap around deck provides outdoor living space and a treehouse atmosphere, built around a hemlock tree high above the bubbling trout stream in the valley below. Huge rock outcroppings, mountain laurel ferns and hostas surround the property providing a beautiful woodland garden setting. Private trails provide access to a mountain spring and the stream, available for fishing (class 1 trout stream). The property is private, and backs to hundreds of acres of undeveloped mountain resort property. A trail leads directly to the adjoining state park, with lake, sand beach, and numerous hiking and picnic options.

A sun room provides a lovely all weather place to enjoy the outdoors. With windows on 3 sides, rustic timber walls, and very a comfortable Lloyd Flanders Wicker set, it oozes with cottage charm!
Area attractions include ski and golf resorts, upscale winery (10 minutes), Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, White Water Rafting, Amusement Parks, and biking. Additionally, the neighboring resorts offer restaurants, spas, concerts, and summer day camps.