Back to the Wild | Seasonal Cabin Bordering Nat'l Forest - Some places are not meant to be polished into something they are not - they are meant to be felt. Tucked into 35.8 acres of wild Colorado beauty and backing directly to the National Forest, this furnished log cabin is a true seasonal mountain retreat for those craving space, silence, views, and a deeper connection to the land. Inside, vaulted ceilings, warm wood finishes, massive windows, and an open gathering space frame the kind of views that stop conversation in the best way. The wraparound deck becomes the heart of the experience - morning coffee, golden evening light, wildlife passing through, and wide-open sky in every direction. Life here is simple by design: generator power, wood stove warmth, propane heat, and water served by a buried cistern. The cabin sits on a pier foundation and is not skirted, with seasonal access and 4WD suggested. This is not city convenience dressed up as country life - this is Colorado raw, quiet, beautiful, and untamed.
Property Details
- Interior
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, T&G Ceilings, Tile Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Heating
- Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- Lot Features
- Borders National Forest, Level, Rolling Slope, Secluded
- Stories
- 2
- Lot Description
- Borders National Forest, Level, Rolling Slope, Secluded
- Acres
- 0.001
- Square Feet
- 1596
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 35.8
- Parking Features
- Driveway-Gravel
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 2000
- Roof
- Metal
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Cistern
- Utility Features
- Electricity Not Available, Propane
- Appliances
- Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Subdivision
- Aspen Mountain Ranch
- School District
- Custer County C-1
- Elementary School
- Custer County
- Middle School
- Custer County
- High School
- Custer County
- County
- Custer
- Region
- Westcliffe
- Taxes Annual
- $1,916
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 100
Location
Legal
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026 1:57 PM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Kimberlee Salimeno, kimberlee.platinumproperties@gma
Listing Office: eXp Realty, LLC
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