1643 Platte River Dr

"Mountain Vista Lodge" is located on five acres in Alma. This breathtaking home provides total privacy & panoramic views across the Middle Fork Valley to the Mosquito Range. The five-bedroom home has an open floor plan and spacious outdoor deck, offers comfortable living space for groups of families and friends. This gorgeous home is a 30-minute drive to Breckenridge’s world-class ski resort and multiple 14ers, making it the ideal spot for those looking to enjoy all the area has to offer!

Location perks: Alma (3.2 miles), Mount Quandary (9.1 miles), Main Street Breckenridge (17.5 miles), Breckenridge Ski Resort (18.1 miles), Fairplay (18.4 miles)

Interior:
— Fully equipped kitchen (drip coffee maker, cooking utensils, tableware)
— 55" Smart TV
— 2 living rooms
— Dedicated workspace (loft)
— In-unit washer and dryer
— Free WiFi
— Central heat and no A/C
— 3,250 sq. ft.

Exterior:
— Private hot tub
— Gas grill
— Deck and patio
— Outdoor dining area
— Outdoor lounge seating for 9
— On-site parking for 4 cars (2 in garage, 2 in driveway)

Main floor: Kitchen, dining area, living room, 1 bedroom (king bed), 1 en-suite bathroom, half bath
Upper floor: Loft (queen pull-out sofa)
Lower floor: Living room, 1 bedroom (king bed), 1 bedroom (queen bed), 1 bedroom (queen bed), 1 bedroom (2 twin-over-twin bunk beds), 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 full bathroom

This home is located just off Highway 9 - the main highway in the area that runs from Alma and Fairplay up to Blue River and Breckenridge to the north. Its close proximity to this major highway and Highway 285 makes it easy to get on the road wherever your adventures take you. This area is known for its proximity to many of the area’s wonderful outdoor adventure locations, such as Breckenridge Ski Resort and several 14ers, such as Mount Quandary and Mount Cross.

The Summit Stage Free Bus' Park County Commuter Route stops in both Fairplay and Alma and will provide FREE transport all the way into Breckenridge.

Please note that, like most homes in the area, this home does not have A/C.

Please also note that there are 3 steps to the entrance of the home.

Please keep in mind that if you plan to ski, you are responsible for verifying the ski resorts' opening and closing dates.

4-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive tires with snow chains may be necessary for safe travel to this property, even if it hasn’t snowed in a few days.

Property Update April 2026
We wanted to give future guests a heads up on some exciting updates to this home. We just wrapped up a major round of upgrades including a brand new high-capacity boiler and 80-gallon hot water heater, so heat and hot water are no longer something you'll ever have to think twice about here. Any prior electrical concerns have also been fully taken care of by licensed professionals. This home has a long history of 5-star stays and we made these investments to make sure every guest who walks through the door has that same great experience. You're in good hands here.

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