Welcome to Challenger Views on Ridgecrest! Enjoy vintage modern luxury, expansive views, a kitchenette and a cozy queen bed during your Crestone stay. This beautiful space is located on the far edge of the Baca Grande Subdivision less than a mile from the North Sand Dunes Park entrance, which is great for star gazing! The main entrance is about an hour drive from the house. It's a great place to stay and explore Crestone and the San Luis Valley or enjoy a resting getaway. This upstairs suite features a living area with kitchenette and door opening to the outdoor deck. Adjoining is a queen-sized bedroom with small workstation for working remotely during your stay. This suite has a full bathroom stocked with comfy towels and eco amenities for your stay.
The suite is a great space for quiet retreats featuring a kitchenette stocked with dishware and bakeware for your extended stay. The kitchenette features a small fridge, microwave and hotplate for cooking.  There is a drip coffee maker and hot water boiler for making coffee and teas to enjoy on the relaxing outdoor deck or on the couch with loved ones. 
The outdoor areas are relaxing and peaceful for your mountain getaway. The backyard shared area has a table with umbrella and BBQ grill for evening enjoyment. The small deck has a small bistro seating area for guests to enjoy as well. The house is equipped with a washer and dryer unit that is shared for both suites to use during their stay. This space is well suited for individuals or couples as a private suite. The downstairs suite can also be rented out and joined as one house for groups or families.
Sleeping Arrangements Queen Bed Private Bedroom ~ 2 Guests
***Extended Stay Pricing Available*** 
Crestone is home to over 28 spiritual centers, offering in sight and teachings to many different world religions. Creekside nature trails, starry nights at Sand Dunes National Park, and nature photography out the back door makes this an excellent place to expand our connect to nature and explore spirituality. Enjoy great tasting mountain water and explore the beautiful San Luis Valley expansive mountain views, Sand Dunes National Park, elegant Sand Hill Cranes, dark night skies for star gazing and be on the look for UFOS, many stories of sightings have been heard around Crestone! There are many local hiking trails nearby the house, some folks suggest the North Crestone Trailhead, Willow lake is a great day hike, and the Creekside trails along the greenbelts in the Baca Grande Subdivision are spectacular and lush. The Challenger Views on Ridgecrest is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and folks looking for a peaceful mountain getaway.
Crestone Colorado is in the middle of the San Luis Valley. There is very limited public transportation in the area. We recommend Four Wheel Drive, or at least- All Wheel Drive if you are looking to come and stay during the Winter Season.
*WE ARE OPEN* In effort to keep our guests safe; we are following all recommended guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting each suite. This includes always fresh and clean lines, all surfaces, doorknobs and light switches and commonly touched areas are completely disinfected and we take great care in each cleaning to ensure your suite and all common areas are cleaned and disinfected. There is plenty of space and privacy for each party to remain socially distant from other guests and residents. Please call or message us if you have any further concerns or questions; we are happy to help.
A High Elevation Experience Like No Other Crestone Colorado is a unique and diverse high desert mountain town in South Central Colorado. Crestone town and the surrounding Baca Grande community is home to some three thousand people; a small and active community of artists, healers, travelers, nuns, monks and missionaries seeking to create a spiritually fulfilling and abundant life together. The Crestone Community is full of churches, monasteries, shrines and temples attracting people from around the globe to come and explore spirituality and find healing and retreat. The San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes The San Luis Valley is a vast beautiful valley floor looking out 360 degrees across fourteen thousand foot peaks. Take a day trip and explore the San Luis Valley, you’ll find The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Natural Hot Spring Swimming Pools and The Colorado Gator Farm all sprinkled amongst unique small towns in rural Colorado.
Activities and Shopping in Crestone Crestone is a beautiful small town with some really unique and amazing locally owned stores and businesses. Local people feel grateful to have so many great places to shop and dine right in our small town. There are two small locally owned grocers, where you can find top of the line health food, vitamins and organic whole food. Enjoy dining in one of the locally owned cafes or restaurants and support the local artisans at one of the galleries or gift shops. We love our local thrift stores, so many hidden treasures can be found!
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Crestone is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, boasting several fourteen thousand foot peaks and pristine alpine lakes for outdoor hiking, camping and fishing. The wildlife refuges and protected forests create incredible opportunities to come close to nature and truly experience the wildlife. Great for bird watching, photography, art, hiking, biking and camping. There are so many ways to appreciate and explore nature around Crestone.

Challenger Views on Ridgecrest: Upstairs Suite

Great little place to enjoy a quiet getaway in the San Luis valley!Will definitely stay again when it’s warmer to stargaze off that patio!

Great little place to enjoy a quiet getaway in the San Luis valley!

Quiet, clean, modern…it was a perfect place to call home during our visit to Crestone. Easy to find with Waze AND Erin’s directions. Contactless check-in and easy checkout. We will absolutely stay again!

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