What Tiny Timbers Resort does

Tiny Timbers Resort is a privately held cabin and tiny home resort operating from 28422 Highway 160 in South Fork, Colorado, owned by Brett and Cheryl McIntosh since 2016. The resort rents six furnished units — Honeymoon Cabin (originally part of the 1873 BAR Cattle Ranch, rebuilt 2016), Max's Cabin (2021), Beaver Creek Cabin (2022, pet friendly), Pass Creek Cabin (2022), and the newly built Willow Creek and Shady Creek Tiny Homes (bookable 2026) — at nightly rates of $150-$250 with cleaning fees and two-night minimums. Its core competitive position is geographic: it is the only lodging property in South Fork with direct access to Del Norte Peak Road, a forest service road enabling on-property ATV and snowmobile entry into roughly two million acres of Rio Grande National Forest, and it sits adjacent to the Rio Grande River where the longest stretch of Gold Medal Waters in Colorado is accessible.

The company runs a multi-vertical hospitality model anchored on lodging and augmented by four on-site ancillary businesses: a full-service spa (massage, facials, nail services, waxing, and medical aesthetics via a Cosmetic Nurse Specialist) managed through Meevo; a Coffee Bistro serving Italian-style espresso, house-made pastries, breakfast, and lunch via Toasttab; a Sweet Spot Cakery producing dessert trifles, Blue Bell ice cream, and custom cakes; and a Mountaintop Gifts & Gear gift shop with a Shopify-powered online storefront. Marketing relies on direct website booking, Airbnb listings, Yelp/Google/TripAdvisor review flywheel, local tourism partnerships, and a 2022 Yelp Top Reviewed Brunch Spot in Colorado designation, with a business membership at Rio Grande Golf Club providing guest perks on green fees, pool/hot tub, and private Gold Medal fishing access.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly consumer-driven per-stay and unit-of-service. Lodging operates on nightly rental with seasonal pricing and ancillary fees (cleaning $55-$95; pet fees where applicable); spa runs on unit-priced service menus ranging $40-$240 with an automatic 18% gratuity; the Coffee Bistro, Cakery, and gift shop are predominantly in-person transactions supplemented by online ordering. Customer base is composed of individual travelers and small groups — outdoor recreation enthusiasts, mountain vacationers, wellness seekers, and food/coffee enthusiasts — with the resort serving both overnight guests and walk-in locals. The business employs approximately six people (Drew Smit as Resort Manager; Heather Smith as Spa Manager; Alli Butler managing Sweet Spot Cakery and Barista operations; Joshua Duncan as Kitchen Manager; Keeley Hookten as Gift Shop Manager; plus the owners) and shows no evidence of external funding, private equity, or venture capital investment.

Name

Tiny Timbers Resort

Legal name

Tiny Timbers Resort

Website

https://tinytimbersresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tiny Timbers Resort is a privately held cabin and tiny home resort in South Fork, Colorado, offering six short-term rental units ($150-$250/night) with on-site spa, Coffee Bistro, Sweet Spot Cakery, and gift shop, serving individual travelers seeking outdoor recreation access to two million acres of Rio Grande National Forest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Vacation rentals
• Cabin rentals
• Tiny home resort
• Day spa services
• Specialty coffee shop

Headquarters

HQ city

South Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging/Rental Income: Nightly rental of cabins and tiny homes ranging from $150-$250 per night, with nightly rates varying by season. Properties include the Willow Creek Tiny Home, Shady Creek Tiny Home, Honeymoon Cabin, Beaver Creek Cabin, Max's Cabin, and Pass Creek Cabin. Additional fees include cleaning fees ($55-$95 per stay) and pet fees ($50 for Park Creek Tiny Home).
2. Spa Services: Full-service day spa offering massages ($140-$240), facials ($80-$160), body treatments, nail services ($40-$135), and waxing. Services range from 30-minute express treatments to full-day spa packages. Automatic 18% gratuity added to all spa services.
3. Coffee Bistro Food & Beverage: On-site specialty coffee shop and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Menu includes espresso drinks, smoothies, house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, artisan sandwiches, wraps, and salads. All-natural syrups made in-house. Open seasonally Memorial Day through Labor Day with extended hours, and reduced winter hours.
4. Gift Shop Sales: On-site gift shop featuring unique rustic items for home and garden, logo merchandise including hats, shirts, and stickers, and a kids/baby section. Also operates an online store accessible from anywhere.
5. Sweet Spot Cakery: On-site cakery offering dessert trifles, Blue Bell ice cream, house-made ice cream sandwiches, custom cakes, and cookies for all occasions including weddings and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tiny Timbers Resort provides short-term vacation rental lodging in South Fork, Colorado, offering six cabin and tiny home units (ranging from 380 to 750 square feet) with nightly rates of $150 to $250. The resort supplements lodging with on-site amenities including a full-service day spa, a specialty Coffee Bistro, a Sweet Spot Cakery, and a gift shop, creating a self-contained resort experience for outdoor recreation travelers.

Product overview

Tiny Timbers Resort is a cabin and tiny home resort offering short-term vacation rentals in South Fork, Colorado. The resort operates a multi-service hospitality model centered around lodging accommodations (six cabin and tiny home units ranging from 380-750 sq ft), complemented by on-site amenities including a full-service spa, Coffee Bistro (Italian-style coffee and artisan breakfast/lunch menu), Sweet Spot Cakery (custom cakes and desserts), and Gift Shop. The resort provides direct access to Rio Grande National Forest for ATV/snowmobile trails and is yards away from the Rio Grande River with Gold Medal fishing waters. New construction of additional tiny homes is planned for 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coffee Bistro: On-site specialty coffee shop with house-made breakfast and artisan lunch menu serving Italian-style coffee and espresso drinks
• Sweet Spot Cakery
• The Spa at Tiny Timbers
• Mountaintop Gifts & Gear

Products and services

• Willow Creek Tiny Home A newly built 380 sq ft luxury tiny home named for the creek running through the property. Features one bedroom with queen bed, full bath, washer/dryer, full kitchen, and queen pull-out sofa, with views of Del Norte peak from the front porch; sleeps up to 4.
• Shady Creek Tiny Home A newly built tiny home in the resort's collection of tiny home rentals, available for short-term stays.
• Honeymoon Cabin A 750 sq ft restored cabin originally part of the BAR Cattle Ranch, rebuilt in 2016 with rustic logs, reclaimed wood floors, and barn tin ceiling. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, leathered granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and knotty wood cabinets; sleeps up to 4. Nightly rate $150-$250 with $95 cleaning fee.
• Beaver Creek Cabin A pet-friendly site-built cabin completed in 2022 with 420 sq ft footprint plus 200 sq ft sleeping loft. Features two rod iron queen beds in loft, pull-out sofa, full kitchen, washer/dryer, air conditioning, covered patio with grill and fire pit; sleeps up to 4.
• Max's Cabin The resort's first site-built cabin completed in 2021, designed by a Pagosa Springs architect. Features 420 sq ft footprint with 200 sq ft sleeping loft, two rod iron queen beds, full kitchen, air conditioning, and ADA accessible; sleeps up to 6.
• Pass Creek Cabin A cabin completed in 2022, nearly identical to Max's Cabin, featuring rustic charm with two rod iron queen beds in sleeping loft, full kitchen, washer/dryer, air conditioning, covered patio with grill and bed swing; sleeps up to 6.
• Spa Services Full-service day spa offering massage therapy (Cashmere Relaxation, Active Recovery, Deep Tissue, Antara CBD), facials (Aging Gracefully, Tiny Timbers Bespoke, Clarifying, Glow-Up, Dermaplaning), nail services (manicures, pedicures, gel polish), body treatments, and waxing. Located at 28422 Highway 160, South Fork, Colorado.
• Coffee Bistro On-site specialty coffee shop serving Italian-style espresso drinks in porcelain cups, all-natural smoothies, hand-shaken summer tea, and lavender lemonade. Features house-made breakfast and artisan lunch menu including pastries, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, biscuits and sausage gravy, artisan sandwiches, wraps and salads. Open seasonally Memorial Day through Labor Day and winter hours.
• Sweet Spot Cakery On-site cakery offering dessert trifles, Blue Bell ice cream, house-made ice cream sandwiches, unique drinks, custom cakes for all occasions, and cookies. Managed by Pastry Chef Alli Butler with formal pastry school training.
• Gift Shop On-site gift shop featuring unique and rustic items for home and garden, logo and South Fork branded hats, shirts, stickers, and an adorable kids/baby section. Also operates as an online store via Shopify.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tiny Timbers Coffee Bistro named Yelp's 2022 Top Reviewed Brunch Spot in Colorado

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rio Grande Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiny Timbers Resort maintains a business membership at Rio Grande Golf Club. All guests receive perks including discounted green fees, pool and hot tub access ($5/person), tennis courts, fitness center, fishing lodge with private Gold Medal waters, and steam sauna. Social activities announced weekly (may have additional fees). Guests must register at RGC clubhouse and wear visible badge.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Collective Retreats: Collective Retreats provides luxury outdoor accommodations including cabins and tented suites in destination locations with curated experiences and on-site F&B, similar in concept to Tiny Timbers' multi-service resort approach.
• Under Canvas: Under Canvas operates luxury glamping and cabin-style accommodations near national parks with on-site dining and activities, comparable in offering adventure-based lodging with premium amenities in nature settings.
• AutoCamp: AutoCamp offers luxury Airstream and cabin accommodations in outdoor destinations with on-site amenities including food, beverages, and curated experiences, directly comparable to Tiny Timbers' premium outdoor hospitality model.
• Getaway House: Getaway operates tiny house cabin rentals in nature settings across multiple U.S. locations, offering similar 'disconnect and unwind in nature' positioning to Tiny Timbers with comparable unit sizes and amenity models.
• Huttopia: Huttopia operates cabin and tent resorts in nature settings with on-site amenities and activities, offering comparable outdoor hospitality experiences focused on simplicity and nature immersion.

Emerging players

• Vacasa: Vacasa is a vacation rental management company that handles listings on platforms like Airbnb, comparable distribution channel for properties like Tiny Timbers, though Vacasa operates at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• SkyRun Vacation Rentals: SkyRun manages vacation rentals in Colorado mountain destinations including South Fork area, offering similar cabin rental distribution and management services to Tiny Timbers' direct competitors in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Westgate Resorts: Westgate Resorts is a large timeshare and resort operator with mountain properties, offering similar vacation resort experiences with on-site amenities at much larger scale than Tiny Timbers.

Others

• Colorado Cabins & Lodging Association: Industry association representing Colorado's cabin and lodging providers including properties comparable to Tiny Timbers, relevant for competitive benchmarking and industry trend tracking.
• Sprout Tiny Homes: Sprout Tiny Homes is the La Junta, Colorado-based tiny home manufacturer whose work inspired Tiny Timbers' concept, representing the supply chain and design inspiration for the resort's lodging units.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tiny-timbers-resort

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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