Blanca, Colorado
Vibrant Small Town Vibes + Stunning Views
Nestled by the Great Sand Dunes, Zapata Falls, & Alamosa, this charming, Dark Sky cottage lies between the Blanca Massif & the San Luis Valley. Savor your morning coffee on the spacious deck while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views. Experience...
We want guests to focus on making memories, not on fretting over the minutiae of travel. Our holiday homes are equipped with all the essentials you need so you can enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free stay.
Sometimes, all we need is a change of scenery and what better vista to escape to than the sweeping view of mountain peaks? At Mountain Valley Getaways, we offer holiday homes that give you front-row seats to nature's most majestic masterpieces.
Learn MoreThe Mountain Valley Dark Sky Cottage is chock-full of delightful features that help you create a truly relaxing and memorable holiday.
Fully-equipped kitchen, cozy bedrooms, and more.
Huddle around our gas fire pit surrounded by comfy couches.
Stay connected with our 1-gig fiber-optic internet connection.
Enjoy sweeping vistas of Mt. Blanca, Little Bear and Mt. Hamilton.
Welcome to Mountain Valley Getaways, a dream brought to life by two friends, Theresa and Amy, who share a deep love for the majestic beauty of Mt. Blanca and its surrounding mountains.
Their pride and joy, the Mountain Valley Dark Sky Cottage, offers you a chance to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring grandeur of Blanca Massif’s towering peaks. As night falls, the skies transform into a stargazer’s paradise, with an incredible display of stars, the Milky Way, and distant galaxies. Theresa and Amy are excited to welcome you to their serene mountain valley retreat, where you can experience the simple, yet profound, splendor of their cherished surroundings
Yes, we offer early check-in, provided the property is cleaned and ready for guests. Complimentary early check-in is available up to two hours before the normal check-in time of 4:00 PM. To take advantage of this you will need to contact us via messages. If you would like to request early check-in between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, a fee of $30.00 will apply.
Special events and large gatherings are allowed and are negotiated separately, please inquire
Property Management:
propertymanagers@mtvalleygetaways.com
As a personal touch, we enjoy welcoming our guests to our cottage. In the event that we are not able to meet you, you will be given instructions on how to access the property. We usually program the last 4 digits of the booking phone number as the door code. You will have access to the entire home and property, except the shed and closet.
Every unit is thoroughly cleaned after each stay, and we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and quality. We use safe, non-toxic cleaning products. If, for any reason, you're not fully satisfied with a cleaning, just reach out and we'll make it right!
Absolutely not. Our homes are rented exclusively for the purpose of providing a safe and comfortable environment to call home for your entire stay.
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Get StartedWe absolutely loved our family vacation at this Air Bnb!!! Truly one of the best experiences thanks to the amazing customer service of the host and the attention to detail in the house! Everything was perfect. We cannot wait to go back!!
My family loved this home. It was clean, cozy, and had the best layout for enjoying family time in the big living and open kitchen as well as the amazing backyard.
The homes interior and exterior was beautiful and we found the property to be very clean upon check in. The highlight for our family was the outdoor space with the beautiful pool and covered patio with grill, table and TV. The remote-controlled screens were great for keeping out bugs in the evening and made as an added level of protection to keep our toddler away from the pool. We did offer feedback to the host that some of the items pictured/listed were not at the property including the air hockey table, boogie boards, pack and play and high chair. After we notified the host upon arrival they did send a brand new high chair, and promised to bring the air hockey table but it never arrived. Thankfully we had rented a full-sized crib separately, but I would expect all items listed to be present upon check in, especially when arriving late with young children.
The property was advertised as luxury, but our recent stay did not live up to that description. The host described ‘luxury’ items in the home & possible fees to us if damaged. At first glance the home looked like the online pictures but we encountered several issues with cleanliness and amenities. Some of the problems we faced included filthy floors, dust on fans & air vents, bugs behind the bed, unchanged sheets or missing top sheets, a non-functional bedroom fan, broken furniture, rusty cutlery, a dirty cutting board, dull chef knives, a moldy kettle, greasy and scratched Teflon pots & pans, and a dishwasher that wouldn't drain. The couch was saggy & in need of replacement and showed visible muddy dog paw prints. We contacted the host and the management company to address these issues, but unfortunately, they did not resolve them promptly or to our satisfaction. This significantly disrupted the beginning of our holiday, as we had to scramble to find alternative accommodations.
The vacation home is perfect, really spacious, amazing outdoor area, comfortable rooms. Great to enjoy with friends and family. The location is great, peaceful and quiet neighborhood, but also pretty close to all you need, supermarkets, gas station, etc.
Our stay at this home far exceeded our expectations! We were blown away when we entered. The high ceilings and large sun filled windows greeted us with light and a feeling of luxury. The brand new furnishings were both comfortable and stylish. The bedrooms were comfy and beautiful…everyone had to take a look at the spectacular master shower! The chefs in the family were very impressed with the beautiful well designed kitchen. The pool area was very welcoming with the outdoor furniture and private space. We are very grateful to haven chosen this wonderful spot for a sibling get together!
Great location, clean house, overall very welcoming! Accommodated all of our needs, and quick on communicating. Awesome location for families or a group of friends traveling.
Took 8 HS graduates on a senior trip! The house was perfect. Clean, layout was great, pool was beautiful and beds were comfy. Big plus… so close to the best beach ever, Vanderbilt! Our host response time was quick and was very nice felt like I was texting with a friend! I highly recommend the house! We will be booking again! We had a great stay!
We would like to thank Theresa and Amy for an amazing stay! Definitely better than our expectations. Amy was responsive and did an amazing job by meeting us at the airbnb and explaining some local restaursnts and sites to checkout. What we liked most was how comfortable the home was! It felt like we were at home with a much better view!! Highly recommend this Airbnb. Thank yall for the amazing stay!
This little house is great! Comfortable, clean, and in a great location. The stars were amazing and it feels like you are far removed from other people. Just what we were looking for. Amy was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
This little house is great! Comfortable, clean, and in a great location. The stars were amazing and it feels like you are far removed from other people. Just what we were looking for. Amy was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
This is THE place to stop! The pictures just don't do it justice. It perfectly accommodated all 10 of my family members, comfortably, and the sunrise took our breath away. We left this place with memories we wont forget and we will definitely be coming back. Thank you to our host who made us feel right at home! See you next time!
Great place with an amazing view of Massif Blanca. Very quiet, great sunsets. The internet was very good. We loved the remote location and enjoyed visiting the Sand Dunes National Park, the hot springs and other places. Theresa and Amy are great hosts, checking in to make sure everything was good.
Great views day and night
Amy was so kind and welcomed our group at the Airbnb. Really cool private retreat!
What an exceptional visit and what an exceptional location and space. We absolutely enjoyed it and would recommend this to anyone looking for serenity and a change of pace.
This heavenly stay was our favorite thus far in the past 3 years visiting the area (several times a year)! It’s no small thing to find a home where a family of 9 can comfortably play & sleep! We knew waking up to that view of Mt Blanca would be magnificent but pictures cannot capture it fully. And roasting smores around the gorgeous fire pit under those Blanca stars is what our Wonder Years with the children are made of! This momma also loved having access to cleaning products to tidy up through the week! I love being able to keep a beautiful home beautiful! This home had wonderful extra amenities like fresh farm eggs & s’more supplies! I also have to include that we saw wild horses up close one morning and an entire herd of deer moving through the valley! We didn’t want to leave! The hosts were incredible, kind and always available. We will look forward to our next stay here!
Very nice place to stay. Only complaint is the host was a bit over communicative, I received multiple calls about my whereabouts for check-in and check-out, including one at around 6:30 am. I'd rather be left to myself when it comes to my arrival and departure from the place. I don't see the need to keep tabs with the host, that defeats the purpose of an Airbnb IMO. However, still a good experience. Nice house and beautiful surroundings.
Amy and Theresa's place is located just by the mountains in a secluded location with amazing views all around. We visited in mid April and got some snow which made the view even more lovely. The house is relatively small but feels very roomy and cozy. My kids had such a great time that my 8 yo was literally hugging the walls when we left! Getting there can be a bit challenging since you have to drive 4 miles through dirt roads, but Amy was very helpful and we made it there without much hassle.
Very nice place to stay and the hosts were very helpful.
Incredible views and great place to stay while visiting the sand dunes! Host went above and beyond!
Our stay here was amazing! The views from the cottage are incredible, we loved spending evenings around the fire pit, and we saw wild horses go by one morning. The cottage fit our group of 9 people comfortably. The amenities were excellent, and the hosts provided some thoughtful extras for our stay including fresh eggs and s’more’s makings. We would definitely stay here again!
We were treated to a dozen fresh eggs and an in person greeting from our host. The space was cozy for our 2 family party of 9 and worked great!
Our stay at Theresa and Amy's cottage was truly unforgettable! Tucked away in a peaceful, secluded spot with absolutely spectacular mountain views, it was the perfect retreat for our family of 6. While the cottage has a cozy size, the space was incredibly functional and well thought out, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was immaculately clean and full of charming personal touches-- from the s'more fixings and farm fresh eggs, to the cozy soft blankets, ambient fairy lights in bottles, and even a telescope for star gazing. We spent our evenings on the deck and around the fire pit, soaking in the tranquility and stars. Amy was a gracious and welcoming host, meeting us in person to show us around and make us feel right at home. You can tell the love and care poured into every detail of the home. If you are looking for a peaceful escape with heartwarming hospitality and breathtaking views, this is a wonderful place. We can't wait to come back!
This is a gem of a location nestled in the mountains with beautiful views. Just outside the home is an area to sit and look at the stars. The place is cozy and was able to accommodate us at 7 very well with extra spots for sleeping. We didn’t end up camping but there’s room for a couple of tents right outside. The home itself is wonderful. We had all the gear needed along with supporting spices for making meals. Additionally, the hosts are available to support with anything you need at all. If we are to ever come back to the sand dunes to visit, we are definitely considering here first to stay. It was only 30 minutes from the national park and yet well secluded for your stay. You won’t regret staying here!
we could not have enjoyed our time at this cottage more. the silence of the desert and 360 views were such a welcome reprieve to begin our vacation. sand dunes national Park was less than 40 minutes away, and it was nice to be able to rent board right down the road in Blanca from spindrift. this home had everything we could need for our stay and comfortably held all 6 of us. the kids loved the loft. we enjoyed coffee on the porch as the sun rose and a glass of wine as the stars came out. we loved the throw blankets in the chilly mornings and evenings. this home was designed with the outdoors in mind, capturing the views with the windows and comfortable seating to enjoy it.