Aerial view of Casa de Cristal perched on Ram's Horn Mountain with panoramic Rocky Mountain views

Estes Park, Colorado

Casa de Cristal

The House of Glass

A Modern Mountain Retreat Above the Clouds

Casa de Cristal — Spanish for “House of Glass” — is a luxury modern mountain retreat perched atop Ram’s Horn Mountain at 8,500 feet. Named for its three-story floor-to-ceiling windows, the home offers panoramic Rocky Mountain views and merges contemporary elegance with the raw beauty of the Colorado Rockies.

Completely remodeled in late 2023 with modern luxury finishes throughout, this is our family’s personal home away from home — furnished with HiEnd Accents luxury linens from our own collection. Every detail, from the gourmet kitchen to the private hot tub under the stars, has been considered for your comfort.

6 Bedrooms
6.5 Bathrooms
10+ Guests
8,500 Feet Elevation
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Casa de Cristal upstairs living room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the Rocky Mountains

The Experience

What Awaits You

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls revealing panoramic mountain views from every angle

Three Stories of Glass

The defining feature of Casa de Cristal is its namesake glass walls, rising three stories to frame the Rocky Mountains like living art. Every room offers a different perspective — sunrise alpenglow in the master suite, starlit panoramas from the hot tub, and sweeping Continental Divide views from the deck.

Private hot tub at Casa de Cristal with mountain backdrop and open sky for stargazing

Hot Tub Under the Stars

Soak in the private hot tub beneath some of the darkest skies in Colorado. At 8,500 feet with minimal light pollution, the Milky Way stretches overhead in stunning detail. The home’s low-density surroundings make stargazing an unforgettable experience every clear night.

Casa de Cristal spa-quality sauna room with cedar seating and stone heater

Private Sauna

Warm up after a day on the trails in the spa-quality sauna with adjoining rainfall shower. Two seating levels let you choose your intensity, and splashing water on the hot rocks creates bursts of steam for an authentic Nordic-style experience.

Casa de Cristal gourmet kitchen with dual refrigerators, induction cooktop, and expansive dining

Gourmet Kitchen

A kitchen built for gathering — dual refrigerators, induction cooktop, nugget ice maker, and a fully stocked coffee station. Seat 10 at the dining table plus 8 at the bar for expansive group meals. Or let Sunrise Chefs handle everything with a private chef experience (10% guest discount).

Casa de Cristal master suite with king bed, fireplace, and mountain views through glass walls

Master Suite

The master suite is a sanctuary unto itself — a king bed dressed in HiEnd Accents luxury linens, a wood-burning fireplace, a soaking tub, and a private balcony where morning coffee comes with Rocky Mountain sunrises. The ensuite features designer finishes throughout.

Casa de Cristal deck with Adirondack chairs and 360-degree mountain panorama

360° Mountain Panoramas

Multiple decks wrapped in Adirondack chairs offer al fresco dining and 360-degree views of the Continental Divide. Watch elk graze in the meadow below, catch a crimson sunset over the peaks, or simply sit in silence with the mountains.

What Makes This Special

Only at Casa de Cristal

Private Trail to Lily Lake

Walk directly from the Windcliff community off Eaglecliff Circle Drive to Lily Lake via a private trail — a hidden route that most visitors to Estes Park never discover. No parking lots, no crowds, just you and the mountains.

Milky Way Stargazing

The low-density surroundings and high elevation make Casa de Cristal one of the best stargazing locations near Estes Park. On clear nights, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye from the hot tub and decks.

10 Minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park

Drive just 10 minutes to the entrances of RMNP. Hike Bear Lake, Emerald Lake, or drive the legendary Trail Ridge Road. You’re also 12 minutes from downtown Estes Park’s shops and restaurants, and 3 minutes from the YMCA of the Rockies.

Sunrise Chefs — Private Chef Service

Treat your group to a private chef experience without leaving the house. Our partnership with Sunrise Chefs gives Casa de Cristal guests a 10% discount on multi-course meals prepared in your own kitchen.

Location

Your Basecamp in the Rockies

10 min

Rocky Mountain National Park

12 min

Downtown Estes Park

3 min

YMCA of the Rockies

On-Site

Private Trail to Lily Lake

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Casa de Cristal entrance with stone sign and Rocky Mountains in summer
Aerial view of Casa de Cristal surrounded by pine forests and mountain peaks

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