Notes from the host
Guest House with Trail Access Near Lift
Welcome to Sagebrush Lodge, a beautiful mountain home to consider for your vacation with plenty of room for your group to spread out as it has both the main house and a detached guest house above the garage (perfect for kids or a second family). It features a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, outdoor decks with a great view of the forest, and outdoor seating, as well as a cozy interior with plenty of room to spread out and relax. All of this comes with a large private property that backs to the AF trail system and greenbelt which promises great wildlife-watching opportunities and easy access to the hiking trails that will take you all around the Village of Angel Fire.
This house is part of the Mountain Serenity Rentals group, an elite group of family-owned properties providing the absolute best of what Angel Fire has to offer. Mountain Serenity Rentals is a small but mighty team started by husband and wife duo Eric and Cheryl in 2006. What began with one house and a small dream has since grown into our true passion: offering families from all over the opportunity to make memories in the mountains in beautiful, clean, up-to-date, and well-maintained homes. At Mountain Serenity Rentals, we intentionally market only a handful of properties so we can provide the highest level of service. We believe you deserve all the things you need for a great stay, and don’t want to nickle and dime you for them. Our homes are stocked with firewood for fireplaces and fire pits, propane for gas grills, detergent for laundry machines, and all the basics for kitchens and bathrooms. If you are ever missing something during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out! We have gathered a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years, but actively value feedback from our guests so we can continue to improve and provide excellence.
Here are some highlights of the property itself that we know you'll love:
**Close to Angel Fire trail system - at the back of the property is the Deer Trail which is a part of the larger AF trail system and meanders through open lands and greenbelts. These trails and greenbelts are perfect places to observe the abundant wildlife that lives in and around the area.
**The house has privacy and is surrounded by trees yet has easy access to all of the places you'll want to go in Angel Fire like the ski lift (a 5-10 min, 2-mile drive), country club (a 5-10 min, 3-mile drive) and Monte Verde Lake (a 5-10 min, 3.5-mile drive).
**It has a separate kids' playhouse in the backyard for summertime use.
**It sleeps 12 quite spaciously and is ideal for 2 to 3 families traveling to enjoy the mountains together. It even has a separate detached guest house for part of your group. The house has 4 bedrooms in total, a king bed in the main suite, another with a queen bed, and one with a full bed all in the main house and a living area, and 3 queen beds in the detached guest house. The house also has a "pack and play" for the little ones to have their own place to play and sleep.
**Create a lifetime of family memories in your mountain getaway away from the big city, such as having coffee or happy hour while watching the wildlife from the seating on the deck, stoking the fire in our wood-burning stone fireplace, or having a family meal at the spacious dining tables.
**The house is fully stocked for you with everything you'll need for your stay – linens and towels, detergent for washing machine and dishwasher, shampoo & body wash, kitchen soap, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, napkins, spices, and olive oil.
If you'd like to know more, read on for additional details and see our photos with the house layout to help you plan who will sleep where.
BEDROOMS/SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS/BATHROOMS:
The top floor has the main suite with a king bed, attached bathroom, ample closet space, a desk perfect for the "remote work" world of today (and high-speed internet) as well as a TV to unwind with after a full day in the mountains. The main floor has two bedrooms one with a queen bed and another with a full bed. Additionally, there is a separate bedroom and living area above the 3-car attached garage that has 3 queen beds that we refer to as the detached guest house. There are 3 full-size bathrooms, the main suite upstairs and one on the main floor in the main house, and another as a part of the separate bedroom and living area in the detached guest house. All of the bathrooms include heat lamps, great for the cold mountain days. Bedrooms and bathrooms are fully stocked with pillows, linens/blankets, towels, toilet paper, shampoo and body wash, hair dryers, and hand soap.
LIVING AREAS:
Your group will enjoy spreading out in this cozy but spacious house. The main floor has a living room with comfy sofas and a wood-burning fireplace. On the upper floor, there is a loft sitting area with a desk to provide a remote workspace away from the action on the main floor. Additionally, above the attached 3-car garage is a separate living, dining, and sleeping area, great as a kid's bunk area or as a separate area for an entire family to use.
KITCHEN/DINING
Creating and eating meals together is another way to create great family memories and this home provides everything you need. Our kitchen features a full set of appliances, stovetop, oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, trash compactor, coffee makers (regular and Keurig), blender, griddle, and crockpot. All plates, glassware, baking/cookware, pots, pans, and utensils are all provided. In addition, we have a cabinet with olive oil, flour, sugar, and spices to get you started.
For dining inside, there is a dining room table with seating for 8, a counter with bar stools that seats 3, a separate round table in the main living area that seats 4. Additionally, in the above-garage apartment there is another round table that seats 4. This provides so many options for dining as a group or as several smaller groups.
ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOORS:
Outside, we strive to provide the setting for fun family memories. Relax outside on our deck – great in the summertime, having coffee in the morning or happy hour in the afternoon. Enjoy the sounds of nature while the kids play in the yard in the cool summer temperatures. In the winter, our yard is perfect for snowmen and snowball fights. Additionally, in the warmer months, the house also features a stand-alone kids' play house. This feature is great for younger kids, allowing them to create their own dreams and memories in their private space in the mountains.
ENTERTAINMENT INDOORS:
When you're done enjoying outdoor fun, come inside and relax indoors. In the upstairs loft, part of your group can relax and watch videos and/or play games on their various devices. The main floor living area has a SmartTV with plenty of space for the adults to spread out and catch a movie or a game! The main suite also has SmartTV. There is also a SmartTV in the above-garage apartment If you need to be connected online, the house has high-speed internet and wifi.
ENTRYWAY/LAUNDRY
Enter the house through the front door with our keyless lock so you can enter immediately when you arrive. Inside the entry, there's a large hall closet for coats and rubber mats for boots. Our laundry room is spacious with a washer and clothes dryer and space to lay out wet clothes on top. To help you out, we provide detergent and dryer sheets.
PARKING:
The 3 car garages at the house are available for our guests to use. Additionally, the large driveway in front of the garages provides ample space for several vehicles.
HAVE A LARGER GROUP OR WANT A DIFFERENT PROPERTY?
We also host the house next door to this one if you need multiple homes for your group! You can check the other out at www.vrbo.com/9826953ha. We also host many different properties around Angel Fire. Check out our other listings to see if one might suit you, or find us online!
Hosted by Cheryl Harte, Mountain Serenity Rentals