Location: Estes Park, Front Range, Colorado, USA (1 1/2 hours from Denver airport) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Elk Haven Cottage is located just a mile from Estes Park and borders Rocky Mountain National Park. Filled with rustic charm, it has a western theme and is decorated with high quality furnishings. There is a deck in front with table & chairs, and a more private patio in back with gas grill and picnic table.
This historic cabin sits on a 1 1/2 acre site that borders Rocky Mountain National Park. There are nice views of surrounding mountains, meadows, rock outcroppings or pine trees from all windows. Only a mile from the western edge of Estes Park off Hwy 66, there is convenient access to both the town and the national park.
One bedroom has a king and the other has a queen bed. There is a washer & dryer in the cottage as well. The kitchen is full-sized and has a range, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, and is well equipped with plenty of dishes, pots and pans and cooking utensils.
The large patio has a gas grill, tables and chairs, and is private. There is plenty of room to roam around in the yard, which features a beautiful moss rock hill which is fun to climb. There are also abundant wildflowers in the summer, and all kinds of wildlife to watch year-round.
The living room features a wood burning stove (with window) and plenty of comfortable seating. There is a television with Cable TV and DVD player. There are also board games and many other extra comforts of home. Please, no smoking and no pets are allowed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: There is a window unit in the living room. Fans are provided for bedrooms. At this altitude, it rarely gets hot enough to need A/C.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Quality linens, and thick thirsty towels are provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: Fireplace is a cast iron stove insert with a glass window for viewing the fire. Provides nice heat throughout the cabin for extended periods.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Expanded cable: Channels 1 - 76, plus 5 showtime channels, 3 movie channels & 48 digital music channels
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen has everything you'll need: Electric range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, all dishes, pots & pans, & cooking utensils, as well as gas grill on the patio.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: You will find the kitchen to be very well equipped.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The back patio is a charming, private area with flagstone, picnic table, and overlooks a meadow and large rock outcropping (which you are free to climb on).
- Balcony: Front porch has a table and chairs for your use.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The front bedroom and kitchen windows feature a view of Longs Peak, the tallest mountain in our area. Other windows have pleasant views of surrounding pines, rock outcroppings, and mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone: A land line is shared with our cabin next door, in case your cell phones don't get reception here.
- Other Amenities
- If your children are of the age to enjoy playing outside, they will love our large rock outcropping which is easy to scramble up, and the treehouse behind it.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall special: 10% discount for 4 or more nights
Nightly rate: $165/2, $170/3, $175/4, $180/5, $185/6
**Cleaning Fees are included in above rates**
$950/week for 2, $995/week for 4, $1095/week for 6
We ask for a $250 fully refundable security deposit and 5.7% sales & lodging tax.
2 night min Nov-April, except for holiday periods
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Quaint Cottage on Acreage, Borders National Park
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Estes Park
We love the location and the rural feel of the neighborhood. It's right next door to two other cottages we own, Eagle Cliff and Deer Meadow. Between the 3 properties, we have a lovely 4.5 acre setting.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
It's only about a mile from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and we love the fact that our back property line borders the park as well. The large moss rock outcropping on the one and a half acre lot is a mini mountain, perfect for scrambling to the top and enjoying morning coffee! Kids love the rock, the land, and the treehouse out back.
Owner's Map of Estes Park
Hi, I'm Nina, your owner/contact person for Eagle Cliff cabin. I love the Estes Park area, so am happy to tell you more about it and make recommendations for the best restaurants, hikes, and activities. Elk Haven has a lot of special features that I'm happy to tell you about. I spend time at our mountain retreat often, and since I'm there a lot, I have made sure it has all the comforts of home. I think you'll find it a warm and welcoming retreat!
Property Photos
- Exterior view with mountain peaks and pines - Estes Park, Colorado Lodging
- Living Room Area - Estes Park, Colorado Lodging
- Living & Dining, sleeper sofa & large game table, TV with DVD & VCR - Estes Park, Colorado Lodging
- Fireplace and kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Master bedroom with comfortable king bed
- Second bedroom with queen bed
- Desk nook off living room
- Wildlife are plentiful on our beautiful rock outcropping
- Private patio area with BBQ and view of moss rock hill and meadow
- Elk Haven is a wonderful retreat
- View from the rock outcropping in our yard
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Positive Rating
Thank you so much for your hospitality, we felt right at home. The first thing we did when we walked in was build a cozy fire! It heated the cabin all night thru the next morning. The kids loved playing outside in the tree house. It was their "fort" during a pine cone battle. The kids were so excited to see the elk right outside the back door especially the big one with the largest antlers we have ever seen. We cooked almost every meal here, including baking cookies. The cabin was beautiful and the views breathtaking. The beds were so comfy I forgot I wasn't at home!
Positive Rating
My son and I really loved your cabin, and the trip itself was way beyond our expectations: Hiking Trail Ridge Road in the snow and seeing (and hearing) so many elk, including a male with the largest rack of ANY right here in back of the cabin! We made good use of the fireplace all but one night, slept like babes in the woods The aspens were at their peak, the elk bugling, leaf colors turning; it was a wonderful vacation. Thank you for such a hospitable, homey cabin. We'll be back.
Positive Rating
We rejuvenated in your lovely cabin. Of course the scenery was breathtaking, and the peaceful pace of vacation nourishing. I have to say one of my most treasured memories will be the little things in the cabin that reflect the love of this area--the napkin holder, the lamps, the couch, the pillows, the quilts, and the hospitality you extended to us (as strangers!) Thank you for everything.
Positive Rating
We loved the cabin, just the right fit for four. We saw deer & elk, had some nice hikes, up on Trail Ridge it was an excellent day with fine weather. It was quiet and peaceful, the best place to unwind. Hope to return someday.
Positive Rating
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Elk Haven. Saw 2 rabbits regularly keeping the grass trimmed in front and a lame doe with 2 fawn grazing in back. Felt sorry for the doe who was limping badly. The hiking was great, went to Black Lack, beyond, Flattop Mountain & Hallet Peak, made it to the top of the Funnel at Longs Peak before turning back due to SNOW, and the last day went to Bluebird Lake. Weather was mixed each day with rain and sun. Thank you very much for sharing your cabin with us.
Positive Rating
This is our first visit to Elk Haven and we thoroughly enjoyed it! It is a cute and cozy cabin where we enjoyed spending our late afternoons and evenings. The kids liked the cames in the closet. We cooked a lot here. The kitchen seemed very well stocked for our needs. We loved laying on the porch at night and viewing the awesome array of stars. We saw at least 20 shooting stars one night. We have definitely loved our week here in the Rocky Mountains. It is hard to leave "our" fun little cabin. We would surely recommend this place to anyone!
Positive Rating
This is our third visit to Elk Haven cabin in beautiful Estes Park! We can't get enough of the Colorado Rocky Mountains! We have had a great week. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Jones family! We love making more family memories here! God bless you in the coming year!
Positive Rating
This is our third summer to visit and we never get tired of coming back! This is our first time for renting a cabin and we enjoyed it tremendously! I fed the birds around the cabin and we enjoyed watching the rabbits and chipmunks--so cute! Each day we went into RMNP and observed the wildlife and gorgeous mountains--God is good! The cabin was so cozy and comfortable--we love the game table. We made use of the dominoes (played every night!)
Positive Rating
Our week was great. We went out for daily hikes and returned to the cabin to cook supper. We made friends with the wildlife in the back yard. There were chipmunks and ground squirrels that enjoyed the treats we had for them. We also saw some elk, mule deer, western bluebirds, magpie and a very friendly black lab. We enjoyed the cabin and its location--so close to town and the park.
Positive Rating
We had a great 5 days here in Estes Park. The weather was beautiful--80 degrees during the day! The cabin worked out very well for us. We loved the views and appreciated how well equipped it is. We especially liked the big table. We spent a lot of time around it. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Only thing I can think of that you need is a pitcher for OJ or iced tea. Otherwise, it's perfect! (Owner's note: We added a pitcher after this comment--thanks for the feedback).