Welcome to the Oh-Be-Joyful Ranch (named after the famous Created Butte pass/hike)! A 7-acre ranch just 5 minutes from Crested Butte town and 10 minutes from Crested Butte skiing.
A unique opportunity to stay in a historic cabin that's been recently rehabbed, with 360 views of the mountains and wildflower-filled valley. If you're interested in immersing in nature, this is your place. Walk the 7-acre ranch, take in the mountains from the hot tub, sit under the killer stars around the fire pit or gather around the original wood-burning stone fireplace after a day of skiing.
This unique structure is an original miner's cabin that's had multiple additions/upgrades, but still retains the original hearth and stone fireplace, woodwork, and character.
The cabin's upgrades include a sweeping 2-story entry and dining room, an upgraded kitchen with an open floor plan, and an upper-level loft that can be used as a workspace, for hanging out or as a 3rd bedroom (it has a full-sized bed, but note the loft must be accessed through the master bedroom).
There are two full bedrooms: one on the lower level with a queen bed and original log walls, and a master bedroom on the upper level, featuring another queen bed and its own sitting area. There is a full bath on each level plus a laundry room on the lower level.
Spend your time outdoors, where you'll find a sweet fenced backyard, patio, wood fire pit, 5-person hot tub and gas grill. When not outdoors, cook up a feast in the fully-stocked kitchen, cozy up by the indoor fireplace or watch a movie on the HD TV with Amazon Firestick.
We've recently purchased this ranch as our personal passion project and are in the process of continuing to modernize the cabin and upgrade the outdoor spaces. Enjoy this authentic cabin experience and return again in the future to check out what’s to come!