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<p>In Colorado, a cabin stay is more than just a place to rest your head, it’s an experience</p>


Colorado Cabins for Winter

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Royal Gorge Cabins in winter near Cañon City, Colorado

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

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<p>With convenient access to snowy outdoor activities, gorgeous views and cozy privacy, a cabin vacation is for anyone seeking a wintery getaway. Enjoy the everyday comforts you seek, along with elevated perks curated by one-of-a-kind Western hospitality.</p>
<p>Under powdery snowfall, curl up in the heat of a private hot tub or warm your soul with a hearty meal prepared by your hosts on site. Explore the property in a horse-drawn sleigh ride or hit a strike at your property’s own bowling lanes. Your mountain-cabin experience can be as rustic or high end as you want it to be, so find your home away from home in one of these snow-blanketed stays.</p>
<h2>1. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cabincottage/royal-gorge-cabins">Royal Gorge Cabins</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/canon-city">Cañon City</a><br />
Bliss out on Colorado scenery at these cabins, where floor-to-ceiling windows make sure the snow-blanketed mountains are the backdrop for every activity — whether you’re sipping wine by the crackling fireplace or making a cup of tea in your favorite cozy pajamas. You might not ever want to leave these cabins, but when you do, you’re in for a treat of activities. The Royal Gorge is host to amazing snowshoeing opportunities, as well as plenty of sweet biking trails that can be accessed by fat-tire bikes in the winter snow. (Fat bikes will keep you rolling over the snow.) For an extra dose of magic, take a spin on the <a href="https://www.colorado.com/scenic-railways/royal-gorge-route-railroad">Royal Gorge Route Railroad</a>, which offers special dinner trains, murder-mystery events and holiday rides.</p>
<h2>2. <a href="http://www.devilsthumbranch.com/find-your-room/peak-to-peak-ranch-house/">Peak-to-Peak Ranch House</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/tabernash">Tabernash</a><br />
Set a mile from its parent property, <a href="https://www.colorado.com/resort/devils-thumb-ranch-resort-spa">Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort &amp; Spa</a>, you’ll find all the perks of a resort with the privacy of a cabin at the rustic Peak-to-Peak Ranch House. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access to award-winning Nordic trails in the serene wilderness, as well as a private deck with astounding views of snow-blanketed peaks. Ranch amenities include a hot tub, yoga classes, nightly fireside s’mores and a game room with a bowling alley.</p>
<h2>3. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cabincottage/vista-verde-ranch">Vista Verde Guest Ranch</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/steamboat-springs">Steamboat Springs</a><br />
Vista Verde Guest Ranch’s doting staff, “ranchy yet fancy" cuisine and customized excursions will forever change your views of cabin living. Situated in the <a href="https://www.colorado.com/national-forests-grasslands/medicine-bow-routt-national-forests-thunder-basin-national-grassland">Routt National Forest</a>, Vista Verde’s three- to seven-night, all-inclusive vacations include lodging, grub (beer and wine, too!) and activities such as sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow biking, horseback riding, dog sledding, wine tasting and cooking classes. Make the 45-minute trek to <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/steamboat-springs">Steamboat Springs</a> for a soak in their natural hot springs or stay behind for a relaxing day watching snow fall from your private outdoor hot tub.</p>


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<h2>4. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cabincottage/cuchara-cabin-condo-rentals">Cuchara Cabins and Condo Rentals</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/cuchara">Cuchara</a><br />
If you’re traveling in a pack, Cuchara Cabins and Condo Rentals are ideal for families and large groups. Select vacation cabins suitable for two to 12 travelers are available during winter months. The <a href="https://www.cucharacabinsandcondos.com/cabins.html">River Retreat</a> — a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath A-frame escape — features a wraparound deck and views to die for. Take a scenic drive around the Cuchara River Valley for views of the snow-capped Spanish Peaks, or pass the time in downtown Cuchara, which offers a peek at what a typical Colorado mountain town looked like in the 1900s.</p>
<h2>5. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cabincottage/cabins-country-road-2">Cabins at Country Road</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/evergreen">Evergreen</a><br />
After polishing off your complimentary breakfast of signature “smashed masheds,” benedicts or biscuit-and-gravy combos at the cabins’ on-site Country Road Café, you’ll be ready to explore all the diversity our state prides itself on. Explore one-of-a-kind shops in the historical downtown district or skate on 8.5 acres of pristine ice at <a href="https://www.colorado.com/co/evergreen/winter-activities/ice-skating">The Rink at Evergreen Lake</a> — the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor ice rink in the world. No matter what agenda you select, one of Cabins at Country Roads’ cozy and immaculately decorated abodes awaits your return. The <a href="https://thecabinsatcountryroad.com/accomodation/bootleggerbarn/">Bootleggers Barn</a>, one of four cabins, has a shower that backs to a wall of whiskey barrels, a private outdoor hot tub and courtyard, lead-pane stained-glass windows and an open bedroom loft with a feather bed.</p>
<h2>6. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cabincottage/river-spruce-cottages">River Spruce Cottages</a></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/visit-estes-park-channel">Estes Park</a><br />
Warm, fresh-baked breakfast treats like muffins or bread are delivered to guests every morning at River Spruce Cottages. These one- or two-bedroom cabins, located on the Big Thompson River, are just 10 minutes away from the attractions of Estes Park and <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/rocky-mountain-national-park-itinerary">Rocky Mountain National Park</a>. The Tom Tom, Windwalker and Dreamcatcher cabins are readily equipped with  fireplaces, hot tubs and free Wi-Fi, while the rustic-looking wood furniture and wildlife decor will help you connect with your inner mountain dweller.</p>
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