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Cozy log cabin on Fort Austin, a working farm. Incredible views from the center of Paonia's wine country. Perfect hub for day trips to Crested Butte, Black Canyon, Grand Mesa, Historic Marble, Aspen, Ouray, Gateway and Telluride. Hiking, fishing, biking, climbing, SUP trips, rafting, and art galleries are but a few of the activities our valley has to offer. Get cozy and settle into this rustic but tastefully designed space.
The cabin is located on 4 acres about a mile from town. The views are stunning from this small working farm. The property is a venue with deluxe apartments, glamping tents and cabins, 7 units in all. Bathroom service is provided in an old, repurposed grain bin that is less than 100ft away. It contains 2 full bathrooms, including showers. This cabin has a mini fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker, and ceiling fan. WIFI is available, some devices can access the signal from the cabin which is a few hundred feet from the main house. But cabin guests are welcome to hang out on the porch at the main house to access WIFI if desired. Other guests may be encountered on the porch but it is huge, and deck furniture is clustered with plenty of distance to maintain personal space if desired.
The cabin has a gravel parking space within a few feet. Wineries are close enough to walk for guests wanting exercise. Some guests bring bicycles for local transportation.
Tim enjoys interacting with guests but respects their space if privacy, peace and quiet are what they are looking for. Guests are invited to hang out on the huge log porch at the main lodge. Tim often enjoys coffee in the morning or a cold beer in the evening out on the porch where the stunning mountain views are addicting. Bring cigars, cognac, or beer and sit a spell. Great conversation, fun stories, respect, peace, kindness, acceptance and laughs are but a few things you will find interacting with Tim.
You can walk or bike to local wineries or downtown Paonia. But automobile seems to be the preferred mode of transportation for guests.
HOUSE RULES
Quiet Hours: 9pm – 9am No loud parties, or disturbing noise.
Smoking: Outside only
Fire: No open flames inside apartments, cabins, tents, or buildings.
Guests must follow state regulations on outside fire restrictions.
Don’t leave campfires unattended
Events: Events are allowed. Must have prior approval of the Host for an
event.
Food: Please don’t leave unpackaged food in cabins or common areas.
Store food, cookware, and utensils out of reach of wildlife.
Please don’t cook on redwood deck, a picnic table is provided Dishes: Please wash dishes in commercial sink in binzebo, not in bathroom
Do not dump grease in sinks, toilets, or shower drains.
Neighbors: Please respect our neighbor’s, No climbing on rock wall or fences.
Storage: Don’t leave personal items stored outside of suites or cabin.
Night Sky: Paonia is a dark sky community, please use outside light sparingly.
Children: You must be at least 25 years old to book at Fort Austin
Children must be supervised at all times. (this facility is not
childproof)
Hazards: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard. You are participating in an
agri-tourism/farm experience. Allergens, smoke, dust,
stinging insects, reptiles, waste water, unfriendly
animals, livestock, noises, odors, stairs, uneven
ground, equipment, irrigation water, sprinklers and
other irritants may be present at any time. You must
always remain aware of your surroundings.
Note: Fort Austin is a working farm/orchard/vineyard, to keep it green and productive the sprinklers will be operating 24/7 from April thru August. While sprinklers are irritating to some, they are cathartic and peaceful to others. Guests are welcome to move sprinklers or turn one off, altogether if they find them to be irritating in any way.
Parking: Please park in designated areas.
Illegal Drugs: Use of illegal drugs is not allowed.
Alcohol: Public intoxication, damage and disorderly conduct will not be
tolerated.
Amenities: This cabin is equipped with a heater and swamp cooler for your comfort. A swamp cooler is not an air conditioner. We provide a pitcher for water, pour in a couple gallons from the blue hydrant and open the windows as you turn on the unit.
PETS
Fees: Pet fee $50 per pet.
Friendly Pets: Maximum of 2 pets per guest. Friendly, obedient, well-trained
pets are welcome at Fort Austin.
Aggressive pets, wolf hybrids, pit bulls, German shepherds,
Dobermans and Rottweilers are not allowed per
our Insurance Company.
Do not leave pets unattended on property while you are away,
for any reason.
No pets over 70lbs.
Keep pets on leash and under control at all times.
Do not allow pets to chase or kill chickens.
No pets on furniture. Additional cleaning fees will be charged.
Clean up after your pets. A pet station is located by the
Grainbinzebo.
Kennel: Please call C-Bar-K kennel in Hotchkiss for temporary pet housing.
Service dogs: Service animals are welcome and free of charge if you present a
copy of certification paperwork for our records.
Cats: Cats that pose risk of scratching or spraying must be kenneled at
all times.
