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Hand-Hewn Cabins at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado

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Hand-Hewn Cabins at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado

December 26, 2017

Not too far from the groomed slopes of Telluride, over a mountain in a remote valley of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, lies Dunton Hot Springs. This former ghost town has been painstakingly restored, with many original features preserved; in addition, several historic structures have been hauled in from other parts of Colorado.

Many of the tin-roofed, hand-hewn log cabins boast their own private hot springs; for those without, there is a large communal pool. The compound also includes a library, a dining room, and a spa; it all adds up to rustic luxury at its best.

N.B. For those so disposed, the whole town is available for rent.

the dunton hot springs bathhouse cabin in winter. 17
Above: The Dunton Hot Springs bathhouse cabin in winter.
the bathhouse interior features a large pool. 18
Above: The bathhouse interior features a large pool.
the pony express guest room with a single twin bed. 19
Above: The Pony Express guest room with a single twin bed.
700 hot springs dunton camping indoor room cabin
Above: Guest rooms feature hot springs water piped into wood tubs.
the log cabin living room. 21
Above: The log cabin living room.
700 hot springs dunton indoor dining area
Above: The communal dining space.
the bathhouse cabin exterior in warmer weather. 23
Above: The bathhouse cabin exterior in warmer weather.
a view of the town and dunton hot springs layout. 24
Above: A view of the town and Dunton Hot Springs layout.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 1, 2010.

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