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Little Cabin Under Big Stars

Hosted by Ela · Crestone, Colorado

1 guest max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

88%

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A simple place under big skies. This tiny off-grid cabin sits on our working homestead, where woods and a small creek edge the land. You’ll hear chickens/geese in the morning and may spot the mule and goats moving through their day. We are a veteran family living simply off the grid. (We were also featured on Homestead Rescue—a past chapter of our journey.) also offering long fermented homemade organic sourdough breads, bagels, pizzas and more upon order. Must have 2 days advance for orders. The cabin is minimal and intentional: • Loft bed • chair • double-burner stove (coffee & tea included) • Dry sink • Separating composting toilet Loft Access: The sleeping loft is accessed via a custom-built rebar and timber ladder. Please note that this requires a moderate level of agility and "vertical climbing." For your safety, only the black rebar rungs are weight-bearing. The wooden gate and the ski at the top left are decorative barriers and should not be used as handrails or for support. Solar power provides light and a place to charge your phone. This is a dry cabin—no running water. The composting toilet is clean, simple, and part of the off-grid experience. Guests are responsible for its care during their stay, and we’ll show you exactly how to use and maintain it with ease. Come here to slow down. Try tiny living. Take care of your own space and settle into a simpler rhythm. Nearby: • Mountain trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains • Soaking at Valley View Hot Springs • Views of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve right from the land Best for one person seeking quiet. Step outside at night—the stars do the rest.A quiet place under big skies. This tiny off-grid cabin sits on our working homestead, where woods and a small creek edge the land. You’ll hear chickens in the morning and may spot the mule and goats moving through their day. We are a veteran family living simply off the grid. (We were also featured on Homestead Rescue—a past chapter of our journey.) The cabin is minimal and intentional: • Loft bed • Futon • Single-burner stove (coffee & tea included) • Dry sink • Separating composting toilet Solar power provides light and a place to charge your phone. This is a dry cabin—no running water. The composting toilet is clean, simple, and part of the off-grid experience. Guests are responsible for its care during their stay, and we’ll show you exactly how to use and maintain it with ease. Come here to slow down. Try tiny living. Take care of your own space and settle into a simpler rhythm. Nearby: • Mountain trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains • Soaking at Valley View Hot Springs • Views of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve right from the land Best for one person seeking quiet. Step outside at night—the stars do the rest.

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Little Cabin Under Big Stars

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Cabin · Sleeps 1 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

A quiet place under big skies. This tiny off-grid cabin sits on our working homestead, where woods and a small creek edge the land. You’ll hear chickens in the morning and may spot the mule and goats moving through their day. We are a veteran family living simply off the grid. (We were also featured on Homestead Rescue—a past chapter of our journey.) The cabin is minimal and intentional: • Loft bed • Futon • Single-burner stove (coffee & tea included) • Dry sink • Separating composting toilet Solar power provides light and a place to charge your phone. This is a dry cabin—no running water. The composting toilet is clean, simple, and part of the off-grid experience. Guests are responsible for its care during their stay, and we’ll show you exactly how to use and maintain it with ease. Come here to slow down. Try tiny living. Take care of your own space and settle into a simpler rhythm. Nearby: • Mountain trails in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains • Soaking at Valley View Hot Springs • Views of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve right from the land Best for one person seeking quiet. Step outside at night—the stars do the rest.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Reviews

88% Recommend12 ratings · 11 reviews

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· June 2025

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The camp was exactly as described. The views were great and we added on firewood for ease. The location is really secluded, the host’s home is nearby but it still felt private. The toilet and firepit were well maintained. There isn’t shade so glad we packed a pop up for during the day.

Lois P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

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The Pros: The views of Blanca Peak are incredible. The hosts are very responsive. The Cons: The campsite is located in a corral within 200 yards of the owner's residence. You will find an actual parking spot just inside the entry gate to the corral. This campsite is uniquely unsuitable for anyone planning to deploy a rooftop or trailer mounted tent, or anyone who values a true primitive outdoor camping experience. Thoughts: Shame on me for not doing better due diligence. But the existing photos underemphasize these realities, and in my view, limitations. Even in the face of these limitations, this could be a solid choice for those camping with kids, those who need a passenger car accessible campsite, or those who don't put a premium on a true wilderness experience.

James G.

3 reviews

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· November 2022

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This was my first time in the San Luis Vally and it was magical. I visited in the off season (early November) and I booked this site pretty last minute, the day of if I’m not mistaken. There are a lot of options in this area, not only on Hipcamp but boondocking and hotels as well. What stood out to me about this listing was all the detailed descriptions of the camp site and recommendations for hikes and activities in the area. I ended up staying in the valley a extra few days exploring a lot of the places and activities Ella recommended. I highly suggest Joyful Journey hot springs for a soak after hiking the sand dunes. Seeing as it was the off season, I encountered some weather related bumps in the road but the hosts were right on top of it. I can’t stress enough how responsive they were anytime I reached out. I’ve stayed at a lot of Hipcamps and it’s kind of a roll of the dice whether you’re gunna get good hosts but these folks are top notch! I had decent enough Verizon service that I felt safe if something went sideways. I would recommend and hopefully will be back myself!

Will M.

3 reviews

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· September 2022

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Beautiful spot! The owners were friendly and welcoming! We had to leave early for a sunrise hike but wish we could of stayed another night. They have a big friendly guard dog too

Christopher D.

3 reviews

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· July 2022

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Serene Desert Mountain and Horses is a minimalist’s choice for a low-key, relaxed Hipcamp. During our short stay at SDMH, my husband and I pitched a tent between the fire-ring and the outhouse. The camping plot was well-maintained, clean, and easily accessed from the parking area. The simple bathroom facility was also clean, and, just outside, a sink was provided. The grounds of SDMH are open with gorgeous, dramatic views of the rugged landscape and mountain range. From the campsite, you can see for miles and miles. My husband and I were the only campers on the property, but I could tell the plot would be perfectly adequate to accommodate many campers and tents. Aside from admiring the beautiful, natural scenery, my husband and I also enjoyed meeting two very friendly horses on the property. Also worth mentioning about our stay was the excellent communication of our host, Ela. She was very responsive and flexible which we sincerely appreciated. Thank you, Ela! A quiet location with wide, open space, Serene Desert Mountain and Horses is a nice place to spend an evening. It was a pleasure visiting this Hipcamp.

Virginia P.

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· August 2021

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Serene Desert offers amazing views, a quiet location, and friendly hosts. Our kindergartener loved feeding apples to the horses, and the hosts' dog Beethoven was adorable and sweet. He was a little rambunctious for a small child unused to big dogs, but he was well-behaved and we adults loved him. We were the only guests the week we were there, and appreciated access to firewood and the composting toilet. The camp is within a reasonable drive of the Sand Dunes, several hot springs, Fort Garland, San Luis, and Blanca. We hope to return!

Laura R.

5 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2021

Your horses made our day!

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The views were incredible and it was so nice to have a fire pit and outhouse. Thank you also for letting us say hi to the horses many times. The fire pit is a bit of a 4-wheel drive from road so it was a bit of work to unload and in unwieldy drive to park the car to protect ourselves from the wind.

Jacqueline A.

2 reviews

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· July 2021

Great spot to end our 4th of July!

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We stayed here after a day at the Sand Dunes. It was absolutely perfect, and the views were beautiful. Ela was so helpful, ensuring we had firewood and easy access to the campsite. She even let us borrow her cooking grate for the night. The horses are very sweet, we loved saying hello to them. We ended up meeting Drew in the morning, and he was incredibly friendly and nice to talk to! We wouldn’t hesitate to come back.

Danielle W.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

Great place, great vibe.

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Had a great time while visiting the sand dunes last minute on a holiday weekend, thanks to our hosts. The property was beautiful, with amazing views of mountains and stars as far as the eye can see. We got to pet the horses, and boy oh boy were they cute and friendly! It is a perfect place to camp for those who prefer a break from the busy campgrounds. The hosts themselves, were great! They answered all questions and seemed more than willing to help. We are thankful they share their space.

Sarah S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2021

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Great place to stay. We ended up booking half an hour before we needed a place to stay and the hosts were so welcoming and friendly.

Andrew M.

2 reviews

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· May 2021

Great camping under the open sky!

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I would highly recommend Serene Desert, Mountains & Horses! The location was quiet, under open sky, and great for star gazing at night. The hosts, and their dog Beethoven, were very welcoming and they were knowledgeable of the area. We also took their Mustang tour, which we enjoyed immensely. Be sure to bring extra apples and carrots for Scooby and Atlas, the therapy horses on site. Thank you for making our camping trip so enjoyable!

Tammy M.

5 years on Hipcamp

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Crestone, Saguache County, Colorado, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

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