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What BestPlaces Users Say about Crestone
Crestone, Colorado is a small town located in the southern part of the state. It is known for its scenic views, spiritual community, and proximity to outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. With a population of around 130, it is a close-knit community that many find appealing. However, living in a small town can also have its challenges. Below are selected excerpts from various user reviews on BestPlaces.net that provide insight into the experience of living in Crestone.
1. "I've lived in Crestone for over 10 years now and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. The natural beauty of this place is unmatched and the people are incredibly welcoming and kind. It's a small town so everyone knows each other, which can be both a blessing and a curse." - Sarah M.
2. "Crestone is a unique place with a lot of character. It's a great place to live if you enjoy a slower pace of life and being close to nature. However, job opportunities are limited and the cost of living is higher compared to other small towns in Colorado." - John D.
3. "I moved to Crestone for the spiritual community and have not regretted it. The energy here is unlike anywhere else I've been. It's a great place for personal growth and self-discovery. The only downside is the lack of amenities and services, but the trade-off is worth it." - Maya S.
4. "I grew up in a big city and moving to Crestone was a huge culture shock for me. While I appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this town, I often feel isolated and disconnected. There's not much to do here and it can be difficult to meet new people." - Mark R.
In summary, residents of Crestone appreciate the natural beauty and sense of community in this small town. However, some find the limited job opportunities and lack of amenities to be challenging. The spiritual community also draws in many residents, but others may feel isolated in such a remote location. Overall, living in Crestone seems to be a unique experience that appeals to some and may not be the right fit for others.
based on 4 ReviewsGet to know Crestone with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Crestone
strange and wonderful - 10/23/2018
The small town of Crestone, Co is a strange amalgam of Buddhism, ranching culture, Hinduism and a hippie vibe. Somehow, all of these different influences have shaped Crestone into a delightful destination full of experiences unique to the town. If you’re looking for somewhere completely out of the box to go for a weekend getaway, or are interested in expanding your horizons by exploring different religions, attending a death cafe, or just staying somewhere a little strange, I would wholeheartedly recommend Crestone. For a short getaway, the town’s few faults are made up for by the unique accommodation choices and un-matched religious landmarks.
To me, one of the biggest draws of Crestone was the choice of unusual accommodations. Crestone offers rentals such as yurts, hobbit houses, earth ships, straw bale houses, and, if you’re looking for something more traditional, a small motel. I stayed in a yurt, and I’ve never made a better decision. Located in a small
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Strange Days for Crestone - 7/21/2018
I've been coming to Crestone my entire life as my grandparents had a home here in the 1960s. I have great memories from those days...the town was friendly and clean and filled with charismatic and eccentric old-timers.
We now visit Crestone every year or two and the mountains are still beautiful, but many of the people are really weird....if not fully disturbed and scary. We occasionally walk around the town and visit the handful of small businesses and people are mostly not friendly at all. I think everyone here is very poor and so perhaps they resent affluent or employed out of town people. You'd think they would want business, but the locals hardly even seem motivated to exchange greetings. There is a palpable sulleness. Recently we went into the two little artisanal galleries in and the women working there looked annoyed at having their solitude interupted--not that there was anything worth purchasing in any event.
Once we were in town and there was
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Too small - 1/21/2016
With less than 200 people, its hard to create a life here. It's a gorgeous place and people are friendly, yet I could not seem to meet any reliable people. Crestone seems to be mostly flaky pot smoking hippy types. People do not honor their agreements or follow through on what they say. For such a small community this is critical. So for single people I suggest either bringing your own support system or finding a bigger city to live in.
The economy is nearly non existent and its easy to get bored if you do not have a car. Oh, there is absolutely no public transit.
And finding a good rental is tough.
Overall it's a great place to visit but not a good place to live.
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living - 6/2/2010
Being a Crestone resident for over 10 years... built my own home, created my own income niche.... not enough infrastructure to support the number of people who crave the rural off grid lifestyle (Unless they are retired or independently wealthy). Make do or do without. what can you live with - what can you live
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