Serenity Ponds: A Waterfront Mountain Connection to History, and Each Other.
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ABOUT
Welcome to our private sanctuary! We are Carrie and Derk Holder. Married for 25 years, we've become avid travelers, healthy activity seekers, and enthusiastic hosts. While raising three children in a busy home, we made it a point to seek out beautiful areas to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Our adventures have taken us to many unique and wonderful short-term rentals across the country.
Inspired by these experiences and the amazing hosts we've met along the way, we decided to create our own retreat for fellow travelers. We look forward to sharing our love of travel, beautiful spaces, and hospitality with you, ensuring you have a perfect setting to Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect.
THE EXPERIENCE
Escape to your own private waterfront resort, less than an hour from Denver and 35 min from Red Rocks. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, our cozy cabin offers a serene and romantic retreat on nearly 2 acres with private trout ponds. This property is a special piece of Colorado history—part of the legendary Moore-Dale Resort, a beloved mountain getaway from the 1950s and 60s. The very ponds outside your door were once the famous 'Bailey Fishing Ponds,' where generations of visitors made lasting memories. At Serenity Ponds, you’ll experience the peace of a modern retreat with the soul of a historic landmark—the perfect setting to write your own love story.
AMENITIES
Private Ponds
Breathtaking waterfront awaits you. Two private stocked trout ponds with docks right out your front door. Catch and release.
Explore
Walk out the door to Payne Gulch trailhead. We are within minutes of dozens more trails giving you easy access to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. You can visit several stunning nearby lakes.
1 hour from Breckenridge
Hot Tub-Sauna-Dome
Unwind in the luxurious 4-person hot tub nestled within the aspen trees, with views of the water and mountains. Step into the sauna overlooking the trees and water. Lounge in Serenity Ponds robes and slippers. Stargaze or relax from our European dome.
Let us help you set-up an in cabin massage by our personal masseuse.
Red Rocks-Remote Work- Work in Denver
Just 35 minutes away.Take in a show at the world famous Red Rocks while also enjoying a mountain retreat. We have a car service you can book to take you to and from the concert.
Working in the Denver area? The cabin is less than an hour to Denver. Remote work? The cabin has outstanding wifi with an extender.
The Space
Sleep in a king and queen bed with luxurious linens. The log cabin has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with rain shower and wand.
Up to 4 people per stay
Air Condition
Cooking at Serenity Ponds
A full chefs kitchen with stainless steel appliances. You also have the option of cooking on the new outdoor Blackstone Griddle.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Wine Tasting Experience
Visit Aspen Peak Cellars for wine tasting and a wonderful meal while sitting along the river.
Aspen Peak also offers trout fishing and wine tasting.
Visit during the winter. Try their snowshoe, fondue and wine tasting events. 6 minutes from the cabin.
Nearby Hiking-Biking-Snowshoe Trails
(Walk to) Payne Gulch/Brookside
Staunton State park
Buffalo Creek
Guanella Pass
Lost creek wilderness
Ben Tyler trail
Gibson Lake trail
Scott Gomer trail
Rosalie/Tanglewood trails
14ers close by- Mt Beirstadt, Democract, Lincoln, Bross, Sherman
Breweries and More
Craft Mountain Brewing is another favorite. Just six minutes away. South Park Coney Island, only 5 minutes from the cabin. 2 Dads Eatery & Taproom has outstanding food for dine in, an awesome riverfront deck or take-out just 5 minutes away. Shaggy Sheep is another star restaurant of the area you’ll want to check out 10 min from the cabin. Off the Rails coffee is fantastic for a latte and a scone! A fun tasty place for breakfast is Cutthroat Café.
4x4 Off Roading
Georgia pass
Guanella pass- off shoot FS roads
County Rd 60 to Gibson lake trailhead
Boreas Pass
Leaf Peeping
Guanella pass
Kenosha pass
