Welcome to The Raptor Ranch in Westcliffe, Colorado. This beautiful home is nestled in a 280-acre working ranch with breathtaking views of the Sangre de Christo Mountains, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the natural beauty of Colorado. Come enjoy amazing sunsets and sunrises. Our house features an outdoor pavilion, complete with a propane fire pit, where you can enjoy a cozy evening under the stars. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, our home is the perfect retreat. The house features a welcoming open kitchenette, dining area and family room with a downstairs half bath. There is one large smart TV, with YouTube TV and a DVD player. To enjoy your music, we provide a Bluetooth stereo receiver connected to indoor and outdoor speakers. The kitchenette has two induction cook tops, countertop oven, microwave and full-size refrigerator/freezer with ice maker and water. We provide a drip coffee maker, French Press, coffee, tea and sugar. Oil, salt and pepper along with basic spices are available. The dining table seats 8. The live edge black walnut bar with four bar stools is a great place to watch the cook. An additional sofa in the kitchenette and bar area creates a second area to relax. Upstairs, are three bedrooms and two bathrooms with showers. Bedroom one has a King bed and attached bathroom with a shower. Bedroom two has a King bed with an attached bathroom with a shower shared with the third bedroom. Bedroom three has two twin beds and two full beds. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room. There are no blinds on the windows, enjoy the amazing views. A covered patio lined with cafe lights is outside the front door. A great place for coffee or happy hour is the picnic table and the four bar stools at the east and west countertops. We provide a propane grill with side burner. Enjoy star gazing around the propane fire pit surrounded by six Adirondack chairs. Use of the grill and fire pit is dependent on local fire regulations. We have outdoor games including corn hole and croquet. We have cards, dominos, board games and puzzles. You will have the entire barn living quarters constructed for visitors in 2019. The stall area of the barn has never housed animals. We are onsite Hosts and live in the ranch house, approximately 180 yards away from the house (see photo) the view is protected by an aspen grove. Our maximum occupancy is 6 this is mandated by County Regulations and septic system capacity. Due to Septic limitations the property is for registered guests only. It is not a gathering place for other family and friends. Please contact us if you wish to have visitors. We do not allow animals/pets. The house is located within a 60-acre fenced reserve. This area is composed of a year-round stream, and pleasant Aspen groves. There are several seasonal ponds (no fish, the volume varies with run off and drought conditions) and streams. The ranch has wildlife, deer, elk, antelope, coyote and various other small animals. Many raptors can be seen and heard on the ranch. Among them Great Horned owls, pygmy owls, hawks, kestrel, and occasional bald eagles. In spring runoff killdeer make nests in the grass near ponds. Numerous native songbirds migrate through the ranch. RAM outdoor Adventures rents E bikes. Custer County Supply Rents Jeeps. Venable trailhead with access to the Rainbow trail is a short 10-minute drive. Three Peaks Ranch is 12 miles, less than 20 minutes away. Westcliffe is a Dark Sky Community. An observatory near town hosts numerous summer educational star gazing events.