Very nice place on top of a hill with expansive view. Very clean. Had everything we needed. TV was a hassle to work. Deer in the yard and coyotes serenaded us each evening. Very nice wraparound deck and carport.Now the con. The last mile and a half of the access road was off road quality. We traveled it six times in our Subaru Outback, which is a pretty hardy car with fairly high clearance. On the final trip out the road finally got us and caused an unrepairable puncture in one of the tires. With an AWD car, you can't just replace one tire, so we spent half a day and 800 for new tires, then had to get an alignment when we got home for 136. If you have a vehicle that can handle the road, go for it, it is a nice place once you get there,
We only used the house to stay in during the evening. We bring our own ipad. So cant tell you anything about the entertainment set up. The ceiling fan in the tv room didnât work. We found a small fan we could use to move air. We had high 90âs the week we were there so was very difficult to cool off for bedtime. Alot of window screens were missing or old that bugs could fly in. We had mosquitoes, flies, & bees/wasps, moths, & multiple other bugs coming inside as we tried to cool off. The master bedroom was missing the sliding door screen. We located a screen that fit but was partially broken they we pried to get it to stay that we might get a breeze. No AC is tough during the summer months. The fireplace was full of ashes, the oven was so nasty like its never been cleaned. We had mice running through the kitchen & tv area. We found a couple places behind the couch that mice were using to get in and out covered in electrical tape but they got under & came through the carpet. That area around the couch smelled like mouse urine & so we didnt use that room. We could hear them at night running around & moving stuff in the kitchen it was startling sometimes. Every morning I had to wipe things down as we found droppings in everything we had out, for example our dogâs food bowl. There is a looong trek of about 8 miles by dirt road. Didnt bother us because we have 4 wheel drive but for cars it is probably not doable. Besides that we loved the sunset & views
We had a fantastic stay at this property. Reinerâs place was perfect for our family and had the most amazing views. The road is rough as others had mentioned how we this was good for us in our Jeeps. Reiner was very accommodating helpful with giving us info on local activities. Would definitely stay here again.
We enjoyed peace in a fully equipped, cozy cabin with stunning views! Plenty of animals were around, and we appreciated the absence of air traffic or road noiseâjust tranquility and beautiful scenery. The hosts were communicative and helpful. The dogs loved this place, too, as they had full range to the wraparound deck but were contained from wandering off too far. We would love to return if our schedules allow it again.
I prefer a minimal contact, secluded stay when renting places to stay and this was unfortunately not the case here. The homeowner visited the property at least 5 times during our 6 day stay (that we know of) to fill water, chop down trees, and landscape the property. Other notes: lots of cobwebs/spiders inside and a difficult access road to the property that requires a vehicle with adequate clearance. On a positive note, the deck was a nice place to relax and watch the hummingbirds.
Well put together interior and great views and wildlife walking by. I would definitely recommend 4 wheel drive as the last 2 miles are quite rocky, but well worth it. The host was helpful and accommodating!
Hunting trip stay, fantastic views, great house to stay in. Other than the road to get there, (last two miles are pretty tough, but not owners fault), the whole week was great. From beautiful weather, great house setup overlooking Mountain Viewâs for miles, to comfortable stay, was a beautiful vacation to remember.
Beautiful remote location where a very accommodating host shares this magnificent home with wildlife, hummingbirds, peace and quiet. We used the week elk hunting nearby with my son having his first harvest. Strongly suggest an AWD or 4x4 as last 2 miles is rough. Weâll be back!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Reiner's Montrose mountaintop retreat. The road is a bit of a climb, and the last two miles up are rough so come prepared with patience and a high-clearance vehicle. But once you're there -- WOW! Breathtaking views, spectacular star gazing, calm winds, cool temps and a home that meets all of your basic needs (and then some). Highly recommend if you're seeking solitude with a smidge of adventure.
We had a quiet and peaceful stay at the Waldhaus. Spacious, comfortable, and a great location. We heard bear, elk, and coyotes. We saw a mule deer momma and her two babies as well as a bunch of hummingbirds! We highly recommend this home to those who have a 4-wheel drive, higher clearance car - we did fine in our Subaru Outback. You will not regret choosing this location.
This location is a retreat like none other! Don't forget the Jeep!
My husband and I celebrated his 50th birthday in Colorado for 7 days. We stayed at Reiner's mountain home as our hub to hike Telluride/Curecanit/Black Canyon and Ouray. We didn't realize that staying at this rental is an experience by itself. I have stayed at many many VRBO's over the years but nothing like this. This is far removed from city life. The peace and quiet on the mountain is the most perfect quiet I've ever had and was a true retreat from my 6 kids and crazy life! We had 3 days of evening rains while we were there. This made the trek up/down the mountain pretty slick in the morning even in the Jeep. We watched several YouTube videos and we got pretty good at muddin' by the end! I set my alarm every morning to never miss a sunrise and walk the road a mile up and back with coffee in hand. I'll never forget it. Others have mentioned there's no A/C. True but you don't need it. You open a few windows and you have the best A/C in the world. The living room Smart TV worked great. Kitchen is well stocked and hot showers were perfect on sore muscles. Thank you!
Loved all the space, it was very comfortable. Enjoyed sitting out on the deck watching the hummingbirds and looking at the scenery and stars. Definitely a secluded getaway. Be prepared, the last couple miles of the road in is rough and need higher clearance vehicle 4WD or AWD. Reiner made sure we had a great stay and gave us some suggestions of things to see.
The view from the house was amazing. The house was huge with plenty of room to spread out.
Things to know: there is no dishwasher and the washer & dryer does not work.
We did not have 4 wheel drive, but drove a SUV with high clearance. Normally this would have worked out okay even though the last 2 miles of the road is VERY rough with jagged rocks and loose gravel.
When it rains⊠you definitely need 4 wheel drive!!! The first day there it rained and the road turned into a muddy, sticky mess. We slid sideways all the way down the hill.
That night it rained again and we were afraid to leave for fear we wouldnât be able to get back up there⊠one whole day wasted.
After the rain stopped and the road dried it was wonderful. Not a place you would run back to pick up something you forgot, but a beautiful place high in the mountains with no neighbors.