Please feel free to join the Facebook page for Cuchara Cabin & Condo Rentals. We publish local news and weather daily. Once the summer (2012) season is upon us, we will begin regular updates of deals, cancellations, area activities/events and opportunities for our guests. Just one more attempt to ensure you, our guest, can find the property that is perfect for your needs.
What to Watch
The Cuchara Village came alive with EVERY storefront open for 2011. We're happy to welcome "Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop" and "Pieces of My Heart" gift shop. The Timbers WILL BE OPEN and the Creekside Cafe is also returning. The Cuchara business owners also started a "Merchant's Association" to have everybody working together for the best guest experience possible. We advertise as a group and have many special events being planned for an incredible Cuchara summer!
Some properties are under new ownership and/or undergoing remodels.
The Cuchara Pines (formerly Casias) has much to come in it's future The Cure Cabin will return with new paint, beds, linens, improved satellite package and much more.... The River's Edge Lodge is returning with a new deck The Yenzer Cabin is returning with a new deck The Lazy Log Cabin is returning with new flooring, new deck and more... Most of our Aspen Leaf Condos are remodeled and/or updated
Repeat guests may have noticed that I have not raised our prices in several years. Many may realize that our expenses have sky-rocketed with the current economic state. We've been offering 2005 prices with 2012 expenses. This is a courtesy to keep Cuchara Vacation Rentals as affordable as possible. I WILL NOT raise prices due to the Cuchara Mountain Resort announcement. I will need to adjust some pricing, though. Some properties cost more to maintain, while some cost a bit less. This means you may see some properties raise their price ($5-$10/night) while some others will lower their price. As always, I honor the price advertised at the time of your request, meaning if you book early the price WILL NOT go up.
I have launched a campaign to gain additional properties, as we've been turning away too much business in years past! Cuchara Homeowners are encouraged to contact us if there is any interest in bringing your property into the program.
Summary
I am absolutely thrilled with the direction of this company and the breath of new life in Cuchara. I easily accommodate 600+ different customers a year. 75% or more have become good friends rather than customers. I love having that sort of relationship. How many people can say that their customers can make up for a bad day? My involvement in the community and relationships with other businesses is certainly something to take home at night and something I am very proud of. We're like one big family. THANK YOU to all my repeat guests and the community for being the true reason this company exists. If you are newly visiting the area, hopefully this gives you a slight idea of what to expect. You truly do become part of the family before you leave. Bare with all of us as we adjust over the next year. It's been 10+ years since we've had such a boom in new businesses/services and we are all adjusting to provide the best experience possible.
Thank You, Edward N. Matthes Cuchara Cabin & Condo Rentals, Owner