Pine Ridge, part of the Ridge Vacation Properties group, is a comfortable, upscale 900 sq ft cabin in the pines. Nestled into the woods on a mountaintop at an elevation of 9,200 feet, you’re away from it all but close to everything! Professionally decorated and maintained with a mix of new, vintage, and antique furnishings, you'll enjoy relaxing in front of the electric fireplace, watching the 55” smart HD television, keeping in touch with free Wi-Fi/internet, relaxing in the hot tub, or sitting on the large deck watching the birds and deer wander past. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is all on one level and can comfortably sleep six. We use crisp cotton sheets and cotton quilts in the summer with fun sherpa comforters for the twin beds and a fluffy duvet on the queen in the cooler months. There is always access to additional blankets and comforters, as well as a variety of bed pillows to suit you. The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second has two twins, and there is a queen sleeper sofa with a memory foam mattress in the living room. The roomy bathroom features a full-size bathtub with a shower, thick Turkish cotton towels, and essential toiletries. In the eat-in kitchen, everything you may need is here, including a full set of T-fal pots and pans, utensils, microwave, bakeware, slow cooker, blender, toaster, and a Cuisinart coffee maker that accepts single-serve Keurig-style coffee pods as well as ground coffee for making a full carafe. The refinished antique dining set seats six and overlooks the shaded wrap-around deck. A gas grill is conveniently located off the kitchen through the large sliding door. A separate laundry room near the bedrooms contains a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience. Pine Ridge is located on a quiet gravel road just 2 miles from pavement. Guests arriving in 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles will not have any problems and 2-wheel drive vehicles typically manage just fine in the summer.

Wayne and Wendy, the Pine Ridge managers, live 100 yards away on the property next door and are available for assistance with any need or question. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Wayne and Wendy moved to Colorado in 1993. Wayne is a Certified General Appraiser and runs his own appraisal firm. Originally a travel agent, Wendy now manages the cleaning and upkeep of both cabins (Pine Ridge and Timber Ridge). In their downtime, they love to pack a lunch and go off-roading whenever possible to explore Colorado's beautiful scenery...the more remote, the better! They also love to travel and have stayed in many vacation rentals around the world, inspiring them to make the Ridge Vacation Properties as comfortable and convenient as possible.

You may have come to get away from it all, read a book, and disconnect from your busy life; however, if you’d like to get out and explore the area, below are just a few of the sights and things to do nearby. Please check hours of operation before heading out as some businesses adjust their schedules seasonally. • Less than 10 minutes north of Pine Ridge is Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and Visitor Center, which also includes 14 miles of hiking trails. Next to the Fossil Beds is the Adeline Hornbek Homestead to wander and explore. • Just 10 minutes north is the small community of Florissant where you’ll find:  -Florissant Post Office (80816)  -Outpost Feed & Ranch Supply  -Florissant Public Library  -Florissant Community Park and playground  -Conoco gas station with convenience store  -Mountain Burger (located inside the Conoco or via drive-thru)  -Florissant Mercantile convenience store  -Florissant Liquor  -Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum  -Ace Hardware  -Costello Street Coffee House (open 6:30 am – 3:00 pm daily)  -Iron Tree Restaurant & Brewery (open Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm/ Monday and Tuesday CLOSED/ Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)…can be hit or miss  -Thunderbird Inn (a classic roadhouse bar also serving food; open daily 11:00 am – 11:00 pm daily)…great burgers and fries! • 15 minutes northeast is the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for wolves & wild canines offering guided tours & conservation programs. Tours are by appointment only. • 20 minutes west is the entrance to Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area with picnic areas, the gorgeous South Platte River, former railway tunnels, and the Eleven Mile Dam. • 25 minutes west is M Lazy C Ranch where you can go horseback riding, go on a hay ride, hike, or enjoy a chuckwagon dinner and square dancing in an authentic western Colorado mountain setting. More information is provided in our booking package.