Cottage FAQ
How far is the cottage from town?
The cottage is 9.5 miles from town.
The cottage is 9.5 miles from town.
What type of shops and services are in town?
There are coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, hair and nail salons, gift shops, art galleries, gas stations, liquor stores, a butcher, grocery, convenience store, bars, realty offices, general stores, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. Click here for business directory.
There are coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, hair and nail salons, gift shops, art galleries, gas stations, liquor stores, a butcher, grocery, convenience store, bars, realty offices, general stores, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. Click here for business directory.
What services are available in the cottage?
The cottage is equipped with WiFi and a cell phone booster to improve mobile phone connectivity. Dish network is available to guest, along with Netflix and Hulu streaming services. The cottage also has a selection of DVDs and a movie drive with recent released titles.
The cottage is equipped with WiFi and a cell phone booster to improve mobile phone connectivity. Dish network is available to guest, along with Netflix and Hulu streaming services. The cottage also has a selection of DVDs and a movie drive with recent released titles.
Can I work remotely from the cottage?
While we highly encourage total R&R, BPH is equipped with Starlink WiFi, where the average speed of 175mbps seamlessly supports all remote work needs.
While we highly encourage total R&R, BPH is equipped with Starlink WiFi, where the average speed of 175mbps seamlessly supports all remote work needs.
What elevation is the cottage at?
The cottage is approximately 9,000 in elevation. Guests are encouraged to drinks lots of water just prior and during their stay. Guests should also familiarize themselves with Altitude Sickness symptoms, prevention, and treatment as a precautionary measure.
The cottage is approximately 9,000 in elevation. Guests are encouraged to drinks lots of water just prior and during their stay. Guests should also familiarize themselves with Altitude Sickness symptoms, prevention, and treatment as a precautionary measure.
What do I need to be aware of in a high altitude environment ?
Other than the altitude sickness as mentioned above, the lower air pressure can impact the following <
1. Aerosol sprays can may have slow streams or not work.
2. Chip and snack bags can expand and potential pop.
3. Lighters can take multiple strikes to ignite
4. Baking instructions should be adjusted to altitude cooking - dough rises faster and the baking process takes longer.
5. The cottage’s split air system may produce a low hum.
6. Batteries may have reduced performance, as well as appliances.
Note: BPH has a gas stove, cooktop, and dryer to combat altitude performance issues.
What are the road conditions to get to the cottage?
The county highways and roads are well maintained in winter. Keep in mind, however, we are located in the Wet Mountains of Colorado just under 9,000 feet and can have significant snowfall in the area. During months that can see snowfall, AWD or 4WD is required. The state of Colorado also enforces traction laws that guests need to be aware of when traveling in snow.
The county highways and roads are well maintained in winter. Keep in mind, however, we are located in the Wet Mountains of Colorado just under 9,000 feet and can have significant snowfall in the area. During months that can see snowfall, AWD or 4WD is required. The state of Colorado also enforces traction laws that guests need to be aware of when traveling in snow.
What are the cottage policies?
View our house rules to ensure we are a good fit for your getaway.
View our house rules to ensure we are a good fit for your getaway.
Why does the cottage have a license number published?
Custer County requires all vacation homes to be approved by a permit in order to operate the rental. Please click here for the County's literature on wildlife and environment that all guests to BPH must adhere to.
Custer County requires all vacation homes to be approved by a permit in order to operate the rental. Please click here for the County's literature on wildlife and environment that all guests to BPH must adhere to.