The property has two distinct possible uses - as an off-grid rental business or as the Ultimate Family Compound retreat.
Off-grid rentals: Buyer has the option to expand the current 2-yurt rental business under a pre-approved, transferable development permit from Mineral County which was acquired in 1997 and runs with the land. Colorado has very restrictive environmental and development regulations which means this permit is unlikely available today. Permit allows up to 24 guests in 6-9 yurts, plus 2-4 cabins or tiny homes, a lodge and a shower house (no size restrictions listed). The permit automatically transfers to the new owner and allows 10 years for final buildout after purchase. The owner has operated the property as a small hobby business for many years.
Ultimate Family Retreat: Not interested in running a rental business? The property is the perfect getaway for a family compound where each family member/friend has their own place on one big property. The 2 existing rental yurts are allowed as guest houses since they under 500 sq. ft. if desired. Also a great location for an off-grid survival property to run and hide from everything if things get too crazy!
Other Property Highlights:
Mineral County airport 1 mile south of Creede has a 6,880’ x 60’ newly repaved runway (2022) allowing planes up to 20,000 lb GVW
Open meadow on the property has been used to land a helicopter, perfect for truly upscale rental development
Featured in Denver’s 5280 magazine two years in a row, along with multiple publications over the years
Starlink high-speed internet allows connectivity to the world for you and your guests including wi-fi calling from your cell phone
Currently only operated June-Sep, huge demand and opportunity for winter expansion to year-around rentals for skiing and snowshoeing.
No pressure as you have 10 years to decide if you want to run the business or just enjoy the property with family and friends
This has been a fun hobby for me as owner while I was involved with my full-time real estate business. The last several years I only operated May-Sep with zero employees, zero advertising and with just one yurt until about 4 years ago when another yurt was added. It's easy to get 5-star reviews because of the amazing location and setting. But because this has been operated just a few months per year as a hobby, there are no financials (other than gross sales figures from Airbnb rentals).
Under the same ownership for over 30 years