Ben Tyler Homestead B&B and Fishing Cabins
303-842-4783
Privacy, cozy accommodations, clean mountain air and fly-fishing that you've dreamt of all in one place. The main house features a sitting area with a beautiful stone fireplace, private bath, oversized claw foot tub, phone/modem, radio, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board. The fishing cabin has a private bedroom, fold-out futon in the living room area and your own furnished kitchen. Our 12 tenting sites are convenient and surrounded by trees.
Our full mountain breakfast is included and served in the large Victorian kitchen in the main house. We also offer an afternoon wine social, 24-hour coffee/tea, and our famous "bottomless cookie jar." If you are planning an anniversary weekend we are happy to do a gourmet dinner for the two of you with advanced reservations.
Throw your rod over your shoulder and walk across the road to the Platte River where you will find world class fly-fishing at Boxwood Gulch.
Planning a small mountain wedding, we would love to open our B&B and property to you for your special day.
Recreation & Activities: Hiking, horseback riding, Boxwood Gulch Fly-Fishing, and Mt. Princeton Hot Springs are all nearby.
In winter the enjoy snowshoeing and mountain solitude.
Located near Shawnee on Highway 285, with easy access from Denver.
Reservations are recommended in advance. 54166 Highway 285, PO Box 251, Shawnee Colorado 80475; 303-842-4783; 303-838-0477.
- Lodging Open Dates: All Year
- Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $145 to $175
- Weekly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $870 to $1050
- Cabins/Cottages with Cooking Facilities: 1
- Cabins/Cottages without Cooking Facilities: 1
- Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Rooms with Private baths: 2
- Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Rooms Children permitted: Yes
- Microwave and Mini Fridge Only: Some units.
- Adjoining rooms/units: Some units.
- Units with Queen Beds: Most units.
- Units with Wood Fireplaces: 1
- Units with Gas/Electric-Log Fireplaces: 1
- Additional Amenities (ask about availability): Coffee Maker.
- Camping Open Dates: All Year
- Tent Camping Rates: $40 a night for two people.
- Tent Sites: 12
- Total Sites: 12
- Elevation: 8300 feet above sea level.
- Region: North Central - Bailey & Pine Area
- Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant.
- Setting: Mountain views. Forested.
- Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Seniors. Groups. Military Personnel.
- Meals Regularly Served: Breakfast.
- On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Central Area for OPEN Campfires. (If no local fire bans are active.) Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills.
- Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard. Discover Card. American Express.
- Pets in Lodging: Some pets are allowed in private rental units. There may be a fee or a deposit. Make advance arrangements
- Pets at Campground & RV Park: Pets are allowed at campsites for additional fee or deposit. Well-behaved dogs or cats are allowed on a leash outdoors while their owners are on site.
- Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Retreat.
- Group Meeting Area: Indoor room and outdoor area.
- Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
- Central Picnic Area with BBQ Grills: Yes
- Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 15
- Maximum # of Camping Sites with a Group: 48
- Your Host will Cater or Arrange Meals with Advance Arrangements: Yes
- Your Host will Make Area Activity Reservations: Yes
- National Park OR Monument: 90 minutes drive.
- National Forests & BLM Lands: On site.
- Designated Hiking Trails: Trails start on site.
- Restaurant(s): 5 minutes drive.
- Casino Gambling: 45 minutes drive.
- Stocked Fishing Pond: On site.
- Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: On site.
- Fly Shop: 10 minutes drive.
- Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 20 minutes drive.
- Mountain Bike Trails: 15 minutes drive to trailhead.
- Bicycle Shop: On site.
- Snowshoe Trails: Trails on site.



