Colorado's North Fork Valley is home to scenic towns such as HotchkissCrawford, Somerset, and Paonia. The valley has around 3000 residents and several great places to escape and enjoy the scenery.

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Join us for a virtual tour of one of the most unique Airbnb rentals on the Western Slope. We're checking out a 13-century style Welsh-inspired cob house on the western edge of the West Elk Mountains.

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What Is A Cob House?

A cob house is an earthen building made from clay, sand, straw, and water. This type of home has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity because the unique design is known to be both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. This cute Airbnb has room for two guests with a fireplace inside and a firepit outside. If you enjoy cooking the rental also gives you access to an outdoor pizza oven.

Lamborn Mountain and the West Elks

This Paonia, Colorado Airbnb sits on a Mesa with views of nearby Lamborn Mountain, and the West Elks. The property also includes a wooded walk through the elm trees around the farm which overlooks hay fields and the Grand Mesa in the distance.

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Colorado Vacation Essentials

The rental includes air-conditioning for the warmer months of summer, and a fireplace to warm you during the winter. You'll also find wi-fi at the rental to keep you connected so you can share all your vacation photos with your friends.

LOOK: Unique 13th-Century Cob Home With Panoramic Views In Colorado

Check out this one-of-a-kind Airbnb near Paonia, Colorado. Enjoy orchard and mountain views, and even the use of an outdoor pizza oven when staying at this 13-century Cob-style home on the Western Slope.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

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