Welcome to Trout Retreat Cabin – A High-Altitude Hideaway in Twin Lakes!
Escape to the Colorado Rockies and discover Trout Retreat Cabin, a rustic-modern mountain escape perched at 9,200 feet with stunning views of Twin Lakes and the towering 14,000-foot peaks. Perfect for couples, families, and remote workers, this cozy retreat offers peace, privacy, and panoramic beauty in every direction.

Mountain-Chic Interior with Modern Comforts:
Step into a freshly updated space that balances alpine charm with thoughtful touches. The main sleeping area features a plush king bed with a memory foam mattress, blackout curtains, and soft linens to ensure restful nights. After a day of adventure, relax with a 43" Smart TV or play classic board games in the comfort of your cozy cabin.

Fully Equipped Kitchen with Scenic Grill Station:
Prepare home-style meals with ease in the full kitchen, equipped with a stove, oven, fridge, coffee maker, cookware, and utensils. Outside, fire up the grill at the BBQ station and dine with dramatic mountain views as your backdrop.

Evening Fires & Stargazing Moments:
Gather around the shared outdoor fire pit, complete with Adirondack chairs and clean mountain air. It’s the perfect spot for stargazing, storytelling, or meeting fellow travelers beneath a sky untouched by city lights.

Pet & Family-Friendly Getaway:
Bring the whole crew, kids and pups included. A Pack ’n Play is available on request, and up to two dogs are welcome for a small fee. With wide-open space and scenic trails nearby, there’s plenty of room for everyone to roam and explore.

Work-Ready, Wilderness-Connected:
Even in the heart of nature, stay connected with fast STARLINK satellite Wi-Fi and strong 4G LTE, ideal for Zoom calls, streaming, or sharing your mountain moments.

Easy Arrival, Private Access:
Self check-in is a breeze with a smart lock and private entrance. Clear directions make arrival seamless, so you can settle in and start relaxing the moment you arrive.

Thoughtful Amenities for a Seamless Stay:
You’ll find fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a hair dryer, extra blankets, and pillows ready for your stay. Room-darkening shades and quiet, high-altitude surroundings ensure restful sleep.

Nature Views Like No Other:
Sip your morning coffee on the porch and watch the sunrise over the mountains, or catch the alpenglow as the sun sets. With minimal light pollution, the night skies offer a brilliant display of stars you won’t forget.

Adventure Just Beyond the Door:
Explore the best of Colorado with a curated digital guidebook highlighting nearby hikes, fishing spots, scenic drives, and local gems. Twin Lakes, Independence Pass, and the historic town of Leadville are all just a short drive away.

Plan Your Elevated Escape:
Whether you're here to recharge or roam, Trout Retreat Cabin is your perfect high-altitude basecamp. Book now and experience the peace, views, and fresh mountain air that make this spot truly unforgettable.

In the patio area, you'll find a dedicated grill space, part of our shared outdoor amenities. Enjoy evenings around the communal firepit, a cozy gathering spot shared among our four cabin properties. Kindly note that the futons in the cabins are designed for seating only and are securely fixed in place. They cannot be converted into beds.

BRINGING ALONG YOUR FURRY FRIEND?
Let us know a little about your dog(s) and we should be able to accommodate with an adjustment to our cleaning fee. $75 cleaning fee per dog, maximum two dogs only. Sorry, no cats permitted.

Events are subject to approval. Please note event fees will apply.

THE WILDLIFE:
There are animals around the premises including many deer, foxes, multiple species of raptors and other birds, armadillos, many rabbits, black bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, coyotes and more! You won’t see all of these at the cabin, but if you get out on the trails, you might get lucky...

MOUNTAIN LIVING
1. We are located just shy of 10,000 feet so please drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.
2. Sometimes the wind kicks up to remind us of all the things we cannot control, but it usually settles down again within a few hours. You would be best not to leave belongings outside.
3. Wildlife is somewhat rare but has been known to wander through so please do not leave food outside at night.
4. Be prepared with lots of clothing layers so you can adapt to changing conditions. Mountain storms come and go quickly.

RESPECT
The Trout Retreat Cabin is located in a remote, tiny mountain town. Twin Lakes is pretty amazing; in fact, our family is a little apprehensive to share it with others. As visitors to the area, please think about your impact on our town and the small surrounding communities. Please respect full-time residents' privacy and solitude. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines when visiting and recreating in the beautiful outdoors, and consider supporting local dining and shopping during your stay.

SMOKING
We like to keep our cabins as fresh as the outside alpine air. If you need to smoke, you'll need to step outside to do so. There will be a $600 fine for any smoking inside the cabins.

FIRE
There is currently a fire ban in place. Violations of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000. Please be careful and check with Lake County for more recent updates.

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TOWN OF TWIN LAKES & SURROUNDING AREAS
Just outside the cabin you will enjoy stunning views of Mt Elbert - the second-highest peak in the contiguous U.S. as well as of Mt. Hope, another of the tallest peaks in Colorado. You will fall in love with the clear morning lake views and awe-inspiring panoramic perspectives. These gorgeous mountain views create an amazing backdrop for the ever-changing light show, which offers glorious sunrises and mind-blowing sunsets. Occasional passing storms and rainbows add to the magnificent display of nature.

ACTIVITIES & RECREATION
Twin Lakes and Mt. Elbert Forebay are both a quick 5-10 minute drive from here. You'll find various activities to enjoy, including:
• Swimming
• Canoeing (rentals available)
• Kayaking (rentals available)
• Disc golf course in backyard (3 holes)
• Stand-up paddle-boarding (rentals available)
• Lake fishing (try ice fishing in the winter!)
• Hiking/Cross-country skiing/Snowshoeing/Mountain biking. There are endless trails just outside your door for you to enjoy.
• 14ers - Bag your peaks here! Use this as your base camp. The most accessible mountains are:
Elbert, Massive, Huron, La Plata, Missouri, Belford, Oxford, Harvard, Colombia and Yale.
• Stargazing. On clear nights you may see planets, and, of course, myriad stars. View the details of the Milky Way as rarely seen in our world today. Don’t forget to bring your telescope!
• ATVing/4-Wheeling/Snowmobiling. Haul your vehicle up. There’s plenty of space!
• Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River
• Fly fishing the 100+ miles of Gold Medal trout water on the Arkansas River
• Hunting
• Gold-panning

We are accessible year-round. Our cabin is located on a county road that gets plowed when there's snow; however, we still recommend AWD with good tire tread in the snowy months (generally December to April). Winter driving conditions on the highways leading to the cabin can change rapidly, so check the weather before heading out. Colorado has some specific winter driving laws pertaining to tire requirements.

DRIVING DISTANCES - SKI RESORTS:
• Copper - 50 min
• Ski-Cooper - 40 min
• Monarch - 1 hour 10 min
• Vail - 1 hour 15 min
• Keystone - 1 hour 15 min
• Breckenridge - 1 hour 15 min

DRIVING DISTANCES - TOWN/CITIES:
• Twin Lakes (town) - 8 minutes
• Denver - 2 hours
• Buena Vista - 30 minutes
• Leadville - 25 minutes
• Aspen - 3 hours
• Salida - 1 hour
• Colorado Springs - 2 hours 15 min

There is no public transportation that will take you up here. You will need your own vehicle. In the winter, I would highly recommend a vehicle with snow tires and/or 4-Wheel drive.