WELCOME TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARADISE. Secluded & hidden mountain sanctuary on a 15+ acre patented mining claim perched on a beautiful ridge with majestic views, surrounded by San Isabel National Forest. Adorable, recently renovated cottage retreat offers all the comforts of Home Sweet Home. Enjoy 2 inviting & comfy bedrooms; primary bedroom has separate sitting area that opens onto the deck. Cute modern kitchen. Fresh new 3/4 bathroom with vaulted ceiling & skylight. Bright & cheery dining area. Flexible bonus room. Expansive living room area with vaulted ceiling punctuated by a skylight & beautiful wooden beams, highlighted by custom-crafted stone fireplace w/woodstove insert for efficiency during those cozy nights. Dine, relax, work, or nap on the impressive 260 SF screened porch next to the open deck that faces sweeping mountain & valley views. Enjoy the stunning sunsets! So many features throughout this home: Custom-milled Douglas Fir flooring, charming window & wall treatments, 5 wall furnaces, & a seamless flow from the inside to the outdoors. This delightful cottage comes fully furnished & ready for your mountain dreams. Around this property, you will find a 2-car garage that also houses the solar equipment, plenty of flat areas for future needs, a shed intended to be a sauna, being used for storage, & much more. Details for this off-grid property: No HOA or open permits. Power grid: 2018, permitted solar system with 12 panels, 16 L 16 AGM batteries & 6.8 kW inverter. 2024 Roof, Class 3 impact-resistant & gutters. 2022 Septic System, 1000 gal tank.  2018: 30-gallon water heater. Domestic well w/documented 4 gpm pump capacity. 2018: new bathroom. 2019: Attic insulation. 2022 Trex decking. Road easement permitted with USFS. Professional wildfire mitigation; tree removal & erosion control by licensed arborist. Ask about the potential for short-term rental uses. Only 40 minutes to Buena Vista, Hartsel, or Fairplay. 2.5 hours to Denver, 2 hrs to Colorado Springs.