Places to stay near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Quiet mountain retreat in a solar adobe home

Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado is a simple and elegant adobe-style solar home that is sure to calm your mind and warm your heart. The house sits on 3-1/2 acres of pinon and juniper trees and offers stunning valley and mountain views - all surrounded by deep sense of quiet. Due to the absence of city lights and the high elevation of Crestone, the stars are exceptionally bright in the night sky. The house features a full kitchen and two separate bedrooms

Private Stargazer home w/ HOT TUB & Rooftop Deck

Imagine a cabin with a wood hot tub + king bed. On a street with no neighbors in an undiscovered mountain town at the base of stunning 14,000’ mountains. A stocked kitchen to cook meals, outdoor dining in the courtyard. Natural light pouring in the house all day. The most vibrant sunsets you’ve ever seen, at night stars wrap around you like never before and a roof top deck to enjoy natures show. Enjoy the evening by 1 of the fireplaces with a movie, listening to vinyl records or the fire crackle

Modern Cabin w/ Hot Tub near Sand Dunes Nat'l Park

This luxurious and cozy cabin is tucked into the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo with gorgeous mountain views and the tranquility of nature. Besides enjoying your time at this getaway, venture out to see the Great Sand Dunes National Park and hike the Zapata Waterfall, which are both less than a 10 minute drive from the Modern Cabin. Don't forget to relax in the hot tub after hiking or cozy up by the fireplace. After dark, gaze upward on a clear night for an incredible stargazing opportunity.

Little house at tilted ranch

Entire home with full kitchen, one bathroom with washer and dryer, one bedroom with queen bed, newly added Queen bed in the living room, The home sits on 5 acres with amazing views. 30 minutes from The great sand dunes national park! 15 minutes from Sand dunes hot springs. Front and back porch perfect for watching the sunrise and sunsets, quiet get away. There is some equipment on property, We have a shop area in the back of the property we use occasionally but it is a good distance away. NO AC

Quiet Southwest-style 3 BR/2 BA home in Crestone

"Casa Vida" is located in Crestone, CO. Reclaim serenity in our comfortably appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath Southwest-style home located 2 miles from downtown Crestone (Baca Grande Chalet I). Enjoy your morning coffee or evening aperitifs on decks with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and "down valley". Excellent nightly star viewing. Home sits on 1.25 acres with no adjacent homes. Watch the local wildlife pass through––rabbits, birds, mule deer and maybe even an occasional bear.

Creekside Magic- The Wake Up Cabin

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Perfect for meditation retreats, solitary or small group, writing retreats, forest bathing, and other nature inspired and creative endeavors. Also ideal for memorable family vacations. Close to the Tashi Gomang Stupa, The Great Sand Dunes, hot springs, and more. A beautiful 40 minute round trip walk to the ziggurat from the front door. Let go and enjoy the creeks wise ways and all the wild loving energy of towering trees and spirit animals.

Nelson's Crash Pad, Camper/RV, Sand Dunes, FirePit

Nelson's Crash Pad. Award Classic 27 Camper. Private sparsely populated mountain community that is about 4 miles by car from The Great Sand Dunes National Park and about 2 miles from the Zapata Falls entrance. Beautiful views and amazing sunsets. Fire pit/grill/indoor and outdoor dining. Excellent central heat, kitchen with oven and stove, microwave, dual sinks. Refrigerator/freezer, hot shower. AC and USB outlets. So much natural light. Clean, comfortable, functional. Beautiful setting.

Blue Hobbit Home | Infrared Sauna | Fire Pit

Welcome to the new Blue Hobbit Home! This is the smaller unit of a "duplexed" property. This is an earth-integrated retreat nestled among 14k foot mountains and beneath some of the world's starriest skies. Designed to accommodate 4 guests, our property offers an infrared sauna, a fire pit, and modern comforts. We're an hour drive from the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Pets welcome. Be mindful that guests from the adjacent unit may be present on the property. Where healing meets elegance.

CrestDomes: Moonlight Milky Way

Welcome to CrestDomes, our stunning glamping domes nestled in nature! Experience something truly special with not just 1, 2, but 3 beautifully designed domes each available for rent. Skylight: The skylight allowed intense sunlight to heat the dome during the day. In prioritizing your comfort, we’ve made the thoughtful decision to permanently cover the skylight since July 2025 Each dome is thoughtfully appointed with modern amenities ensuring comfort with breathtaking mountain views.

Three Peaks Ranch

Escape and unwind in this stunning modern ranch cabin at the base of three iconic 14ers, surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Inside, enjoy upscale furnishings, vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a screened-in porch. Walk to trailheads for hiking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Step outside to see and pet highland cattle, horses, and miniature donkeys. Fish alpine lakes, spot wildlife, and stargaze beneath brilliant dark skies in Westcliffe's Dark Sky community.

Retreat in Beauty

Newly renovated, elegant cabin nestled under the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 'Foxflower Studio' sits in the middle of a beautiful organic garden (summer and fall) bursting with flowers, veggies and medicinal herbs.  If you are looking to enjoy solitude, meditate, practice your creative art, spend time in pristine nature or engage in a self-care reset this is the place to come.  This open concept cozy space is perfect for a single person or couple. Sorry no kids or animals.

The Dunes Place

In our home: Pets are adored. Serenity abounds. We hope you find The Dunes Place to be exactly the getaway you and your loved ones need as you explore the National Park and San Luis Valley. Our pets are most precious to us and we want to provide a place that you can feel at home with your furry loved ones too. Whether you decide to sit on the porch with your coffee and watch critters explore the yard or spend the day hiking into the mountains, this is the place for you.