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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Fort Garland, CO

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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.

Spacious cabin in gated community.

Time to unwind and relax? Spend some time at ROAMING ELK LODGE!! Our secluded log cabin is a true escape from the hustle and bustle of life.

The cabin is located at an altitude of 9,500 feet in the gated community of Forbes Park nestled in the Sangre Cristo Mountains, in historic San Luis Valley/ South Colorado. Forbes Park is characterized by alpine meadows, aspen, spruces, pines, some ponds and creeks. Miles and miles of unpaved roads offer plenty of opportunity for hiking.

The park is teeming with wildlife. The cabin is a short walk from the Big Lake. At the end of the day, take a stroll to the lake where elk and deer gather to drink. You may even encounter a black bear or a mountain lion. Hunting is not allowed in Forbes Park; however, it is permitted in neighboring San Isabel National Forest (permit needed). Far away from city lights, you will have an amazing view of countless stars. Just bundle up under a blanket and enjoy the view from the deck.

The cabin (1600 sq. ft.) has recently been remodeled and it is yours to enjoy. The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, with all the needed appliances. Three spacious bedrooms (two queen beds and two twin beds). Two and a half bathrooms, of which one with a large whirlpool tub. If you need to do any laundry, you have full access to the washer and dryer.

Things to do nearby: * Hike Mount Blanca. At 14,345 ft. Mount Blanca is the dominant landmark of the San Luis Valley. * Great Sand Dunes National Park. Hike the tall dunes, try sandboarding and play in Medano Creek (seasonal). * Climb aboard……. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. The train will take you through steep mountain canyons and high deserts along the Colorado and New Mexico border. * Historic Fort Garland Museum takes you back in time to the era of Kit Carson. * Take a historic walking tour in downtown Alamosa and enjoy a local beer at the brewery.
* Soak in one of the Hot Springs.
* Drive Scenic Highway of Legends and stop in La Veta, a small laid-back town near the Spanish Peaks. Visit Fort Francisco Museum and the antique shops and galleries in downtown La Veta.
* Lathrop State Park. Take a swim at the lake or try your luck fishing and golfing.
San Luis Valley is a good place for birders who visit to wildlife refuges in Alamosa and Monte Vista which are a major stop-over for migratory birds, especially in spring and fall.

** Note: The Spring Fire of 2018 burned through Forbes Park. Three years later young aspen are sprouting everywhere, wildflowers are blooming and the mountain slopes are turning green again!

We invite you to spend some time at ROAMING ELK LODGE. Make it your home away from home and enjoy it as much as we do.
Features at this cabin include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 20.3 miles (32.7 km) from Fort Garland Museum and 21.2 miles (34 km) from Veteran's Park
Spacious cabin in gated community. offers its guests a hot tub and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fort Garland cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,775 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

As the property has a septic system, please do only flush human waste and toilet paper

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well designed and attractively built lodge. Ideal for family and friends get-together.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous time staying at this cabin. We saw a herd of elk, plenty of deer and beautiful birds! The furnishings and cleanliness were fantastic! Having coffee and spices on site was so appreciated. We would highly recommend this place to others and hope to visit again someday! Christie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our third stay at this property and we have always had a wonderful experience. The cabin home is very clean and offers so many amenities. It is always a pleasure to interact with the owners and we would highly recommend Roaming Elk Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri T., Crandall TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here. The cabin was great, we saw several deer and a couple of elk. The poor mountain is still recovering from a fire but we still had great views. It was cool and rainy a couple of days. We had a wonderful relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daun C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home

The property was beautiful. The home was immaculate. Every detail was thoughtfully considered. Had a question about the heating and the owner was quick to respond and very helpful. I would definitely recommend and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place all around

I come to fort Garland a few times a year. Im so glad I found this gem! The location is great a it is so clean and meticulous I wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Also the owners are a pleasure to work with. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chaun N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

We had a Great time at at this cozy cabin. It had everything we needed to be comfortable. We heard Elk calling almost every night! We even had a family of Deer visit in the front yard! It was a very peaceful stay. I liked that there was a basement area where I could easily store my hitch carrier and couple of electric scooters. I loved the wrap around balcony! Although the view of the side balcony was blocked by a few trees, it was still very nice. Our host Peter sent us everything we needed to access the cabin. We had no issues at all. He made himself available if we needed anything. I only wish I had more time to stay longer. It was a was a very much needed and relaxing getaway for me and my family. I highly recommend this place. Thanks for some Great Memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain living

Great place to stay, host wee great, would always recommend going
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk lodge

Good time as usual
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to relax!

A great surprise tucked in the mountains. Cozy cabin that is cozy and a great place to a bit of R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to get Away!

Our group loved the house! It is so cozy! It is a beautiful country. The place was clean and tidy. I recommend giving this sweet spot a visit. Plus the hosts where so easy to work with before and during our stay. Thank you so much for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn K., Raymore USA

Liked: Cleanliness

WWR7

We had a wonderful stay! The cabin is easy to access, and we had so much room to spread out. The cabin is beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy our week. We visited Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, Trinidad and Pueblo. We visited Bishop's Castle, drove on three scenic byways and so enjoyed this area of Colorado. We drove over to Antonito to ride the Cumbres & Toltec train, which was wonderful! Our only disappointment was not seeing any elk during our visit. I highly recommend Roaming Elk Lodge!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

This was a great place for my family to get away and enjoy the mountains. After some long days of hiking this was a great place to come back to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin with an amazing experience

This is my first vacation ever out of state and I gotta say it was hands down my favorite vacation I’ve ever had. The cabin is beautiful, but the scenery in the mountain range is what got me. WOW. Definitely would love to come back in the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin Home

This was our second stay at this beautiful cabin home. We love everything about it!! Would highly recommend it! The location is beautiful, the cabin is very comfortable and the hosts are great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great cabin!

We enjoyed our stay here, the cabin was very clean and updated. The pictures of the bathtub don’t do it justice, it’s incredible! And seeing/hearing elk & mule deer right from the cabin itself was a treat. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like home!

The pictures didn’t do this home justice. Up to date clean and extremely comfortable. My Wife and I decided to have a vacation with our adult children and show them around the area where I grew up and had an amazing time. We had several day trips to Royal Gorge, Red River, Sand Dunes and still everyone’s highlight of the trip was this wonderful cabin. We immediately felt at home and hated leaving. If we plan a trip back to the valley this will be our first choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice...

Very nice place with nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Loved the area, lots of wildlife to watch, very quiet , will definitely recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Went on a friends hunting trip. Fantastic place to stay.

We really loved the place. Plenty of room for our group. Everything was perfect. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

2022 forbes park experience

Great accommodations , beautiful mountains, owners very helpful and pleasure to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent S., Chicago, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Cabin with great renters!

Me and three friends rented this cabin so that we could access and hike a few 14ers in the area. This cabin was perfect and made for a great stay. The renters were very responsive and easy to interact with and they really though through how to make a great experience in their property !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Everett H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Was a good little get away with the family to relax. Only downsides were that we wished there was a cozier couch to lay around in at the cabin and second the queen beds were hard as rocks my wife and I had a terrible time sleeping and woke up sore every morning. Other than that it was a very pleasant trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rocky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getting lost is not a waste of time!

Beautiful cabin with updated amenities in beautiful Forbes Park! Very clean cabin, the hot tub was awesome as well as the rainfall shower! Very nice place, looking forward to returning again and again!! Thanks for opening your cabin up to our family, we appreciate it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022