Wood-fired barrel sauna
A barrel sauna on the property, about 40 minutes to heat, plus a firepit for the evening.
Sweetwater area · Flat Tops · Colorado
Sweetwater Aspen Grove
A warm, unhurried place to stay, gather, and reset in the high country.
A private mountain rhythm Designed for lingering
The feeling
Come for the aspens.
Stay for the reset.
Sweetwater Aspen Grove is a handcrafted log chalet in the Sweetwater area of the Flat Tops, tucked into a quiet aspen grove on about 70 acres near 9,200 feet. It is the kind of place where breakfast stretches into afternoon, the fire becomes the evening plan, and the view does the talking.
Stay, gather, reset. There is room for six guests across three bedrooms and three baths, on-property trails through the aspens, and Sweetwater Lake about six miles away.
The chalet sits in Garfield County, Colorado, on the edge of the White River National Forest. Glenwood Springs and its hot springs are about 50 minutes away by car. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
A closer look
Made for the slow days.
Natural light, warm wood, and the details that make a mountain stay feel like your own.
Inside & out
Comfort, with a little
wild around it.
Everything you need for a good few days away, and nothing that asks you to hurry.
A true great room
A place to cook, read, talk, and gather around the fire.
Room to reset
Three bedrooms, three baths, and space for up to six guests.
Copper soaking tub
A copper tub for a long, hot soak after a day outside.
Good to know
The good kind
of remote.
Sweetwater area, Flat Tops, Garfield County. Plan for the quiet. Bring what you love. The rest is already here.
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Land & elevation
About 70 acres near 9,200 feet in the Sweetwater area of the Flat Tops, with aspen access and on-property trails right outside.
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Winter access
AWD or 4WD is required for winter conditions.
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Stock the kitchen
Bring all food. The nearest full grocery is about 35 to 40 minutes away in Eagle. Arrive prepared for your first evening.
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Connection
Cell service is limited. Starlink Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace are on site for the essentials.
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Water & sauna
Mineral well water is safe to drink; some guests prefer bottled. The wood-fired barrel sauna takes about 40 minutes to heat.
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Around the area
Sweetwater Lake is about six miles away, and Glenwood Springs is about 50 minutes by car. Easy day trips include Hanging Lake and Eagle; Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen are about an hour or more.
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House rhythm
Three bedrooms, three baths, and room for up to six guests. The master has a queen, guest room 1 has a bunk bed (queen on the bottom, double on top), and guest room 2 has two single beds. Soft house note: no shoes indoors.
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Pets
Well-behaved pets are welcome. Moose, elk, and deer share the land, so keep dogs close.
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Staying cool
There is no air conditioning, but at about 9,200 feet the nights are always cool.
Winter
World-class snowmobiling,
right out the back.
In winter, this is world-class snowmobiling country. Access to the Flat Tops is right out the back of the property. There's ample parking for sled trailers on the property. After a day on the snow, come back to the fireplace and the wood-fired sauna.
AWD or 4WD is required to get here in winter.
From guests
They came for the quiet.
They wrote it down.
4.9 from 280+ reviews on Airbnb. First names, in their words.
We had a wonderful stay at Sweetwater Cabin! The cabin was incredibly clean and had beautiful views. The kitchen was very well stocked, which made cooking during our stay easy, and everything throughout the cabin felt thoughtfully set up. The instructions were also very clear, which made check-in and our stay completely seamless. We would absolutely stay here again!
The Chalet and the location were majestic! Night or day, the views were stellar… Our group of three had a great time at the secluded site, especially on a clear, full moon night ‘round the flamin’, cracklin’ logs of the well-constructed fire pit! Thanks Christopher!
We have been to this cabin several times now, and will keep coming back. We love it so much. It's so beautiful, inside and out. Chris is always great to communicate with, and the cabin is always stocked with necessities. Our favorite cabin!
We have stayed at a lot of Airbnb, most can be a little disappointing when they don’t quite live up to their photos. This cabin was the opposite of that. The photos don’t do it justice. This place was amazing. Beautiful setting, gorgeous cabin, amazing decor and a great mix of modern conveniences with old lodge vibes.
This is a beautiful authentic log house on 30 acres of aspen and spruce. The last house on the road at 9,000 ft you couldn’t ask for a more peaceful setting. The drive into town never got old, the mountains are gorgeous. The caretaker was always there for us, but didn’t intrude. I can’t say enough about how unique and lovely the house and setting are. The off roading opportunities are endless, we are going back next year!
Driving through the Sweetwater area to get here already feels like entering another world. The cabin itself is easily the best we’ve ever stayed in; every window frames a view so perfect it feels like a painting. Don’t miss the early morning birdwatching; it’s truly special.
This place is amazing, very quiet and private, great escape from the world. You definitely need a 4x4 in winter to get to the house if it's snowing/wet. The house has a very warm feeling, but has modern amenities. The whole place was amazing and we will be back.
The chalet is sizable yet comfy and cozy with a real mountain/western vibe. The location is exceptionally peaceful and private; at nighttime with an enormous view, there was only one dim light to be seen and that of the property caretaker. On a clear night the sky is filled with stars, meteors, and the milky way. A short drive away is Sweetwater lake and several hikes. Thirty minutes away is the Colorado River and plenty of fishing opportunities. It is a beautiful and serene place. The chalet is clean and the kitchen is well stocked for cooking almost any type of meal, and you will be cooking as there is no grocery or restaurant within 45 minutes. We went for the fall aspen color display and were not disappointed though it should be noted that there are some lumber activities on the property to clear out some dead trees. I would return in a heartbeat.
Absolutely beautiful lodge and area with an incredible view of the mountains. Incredibly spacious home also!
The cabin was the perfect escape! Very peaceful location away from city noise & tourist attractions. The house offered many activities to enjoy without having to drive into town. We very much enjoyed our stay and would come back in a heartbeat!
The cabin is beautiful!! The property is very peaceful and relaxing. This was actually our 2nd time at the cabin and it did not disappoint.
Had an amazing time! Beautiful home.
Beautiful place in the woods! Love how secluded it felt. The log cabin is amazing.
A wonderful private location to get away. The wilderness is amazing. The cabin comfy and warm. Except for the limited snow, which no one can control its awesome. Highly recommend for anyone needing to unhook and just be in nature. You will love it!
A beautiful home and incredible location. We loved staying here!!
This was a beautiful mountain top chalet that worked great for our party of five. The host was great to work with an extremely responsive. Highly recommend!
Gorgeous, peaceful place that I think might actually be better in person than pictures. It’s secluded with a view- just what I was hoping for. Thank you for sharing it with us!
This home is absolutely beautiful - pictures don't do it justice. We saw so much wildlife including cows, deer, buffalo and heard the bull moose calling. Hosts were extremely responsive and quick to address any question we had. Would definitely stay again!
This cabin is in a beautiful location up on the mountain. It sits around 8,800' and has the some really amazing views. Would definitely recommend.
The lodge was amazing, such a cool place! The aspens were beautiful and it was so peaceful. Everything was exactly as described. Ryan and Chris were very responsive to messages. We loved it!
This house was outstanding and beautifully placed among countless trees and wilderness. We saw moose and deer along with the mountains in the distance. We were surprisingly pleased with the amount of amenities that were at the house from name brand shampoo and conditioner/body wash to spices/sugar/oil, laundry detergent and dryer sheets, etc. There was even brand new toothpaste, lotions, Q-tips, cotton balls, etc. The list is endless. It was truly like a home away from home. The only downside to this place is the location. It took at least a half hour to get to the interstate to then get to our destinations. We knew that going into it but the drive is slow, winding, and tight but still doable. Overall, we would return without a doubt especially now that we have the path down pat! It's truly an amazing place.
We've only been home a few hours and already really miss this cabin! It's a dream come true, log inside and out. Everything was perfect- kitchen was stocked with cookware and utensils, beds are comfortable, clean, beautiful inside and out. The kids loved sledding. Board games, plenty of towels, sleds, firewood for the fireplace, lots of blankets, great water pressure in the showers, the list goes on! My favorite is the ambiance at night, and that no matter which window you look out, there's aspen trees. It's very secluded and private. So relaxing. Bring all groceries necessary for your stay and you're set for a perfect getaway. We will be back for sure!
The cabin we stayed in was beautiful. The stay was peaceful and the view was also very pretty. We got there after a long trip and didn’t leave until check-out due to the conditions getting up and down the mountain. If you are visiting during the winter months, getting through the mountain passes (coming from the east) and then back up the mountain to the cabin is not an easy feat. I wouldn’t recommend driving in the dark or with below freezing temps. Even with a 4x4 Jeep + new tires, we ended up stuck as well as sliding down the mountain multiple times. There are no guard rails. Tire chains will come in handy. Our family will be forever grateful for Ryan’s assistance as well as one of his friends to get us down from the mountain safely. It’s also worth nothing that this cabin is tucked away and is a good hour into town where groceries are more expensive than usual. Aside from the awful traveling conditions, the cabin was beautiful and was decently kept w all necessities.
In the press
One of the 10 coolest Colorado Airbnbs.
When Airbnb shared its most-coveted Colorado listings, our lodge outside Gypsum made the list. “The secret’s officially out about this custom log home that’s tucked away in a million-acre aspen grove in Flat Tops.”
Questions
Good questions,
straight answers.
Sweetwater area, Flat Tops, Garfield County, Colorado. The things guests ask most before they arrive.
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Where is Sweetwater Aspen Grove?
Sweetwater Aspen Grove is a private, handcrafted log chalet on about 70 acres at roughly 9,200 feet in the Sweetwater area of Colorado's Flat Tops, in Garfield County. It sits near Sweetwater Lake and the White River National Forest, outside Gypsum, reached from the Dotsero exit on I-70 via Sweetwater Road. Glenwood Springs is about 50 minutes away by car.
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How far is Sweetwater Lake?
Sweetwater Lake is about six miles away, with fishing, paddling, and trailheads. There is no lodging at the lake itself, so the chalet makes a quiet base nearby.
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How far is it to Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs, known for its hot springs, is about 50 minutes away by car. Hanging Lake and Eagle are also easy day trips, and Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen are about an hour or more away.
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How many guests does it sleep, and what are the beds?
Up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. The master bedroom has a queen bed. Guest room 1 has a bunk bed with a queen on the bottom and a double on top. Guest room 2 has two single beds.
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Is there a sauna or hot tub?
There is a wood-fired barrel sauna on the property that takes about 40 minutes to heat, plus an outdoor firepit and an indoor wood-burning fireplace. There is no hot tub and no cold plunge.
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Is there air conditioning?
No. There is no air conditioning, but at about 9,200 feet the nights are always cool.
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Are pets allowed?
Yes, well-behaved pets are allowed. Deer, elk, and moose are active on the property, so please keep dogs close. Let us know in your inquiry if you are bringing a pet.
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Can I get there in winter?
Yes, with AWD or 4WD, which is required in winter conditions. The last stretch is a mountain road, and snow can come early and late in the season.
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Is there Wi-Fi and cell service?
Cell service is limited. Starlink Wi-Fi is on site, along with a dedicated workspace.
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Where do I buy groceries?
Bring all food. The nearest full grocery is about 35 to 40 minutes away in Eagle, and there are no restaurants nearby.
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What is there to do nearby?
In summer, walk the aspen trails right from the door, visit Sweetwater Lake, hike in the Flat Tops, or head to the Colorado River for fishing and rafting. Fall brings aspen color from mid-September. In winter there is world-class snowmobiling, with access to the Flat Tops right out the back of the property and ample parking for sled trailers, and Vail, Beaver Creek, and Aspen are about an hour or more away.
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How do I book direct?
Choose dates on the availability calendar and send an inquiry. We confirm availability and your full total within 24 hours, and you accept and pay after that.
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Rates from $349/night. Your exact total depends on dates and is confirmed by the host before you pay.
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