Complete lower and upper levels area available in this beautiful property
Location: Estes Park, Front Range, Colorado, USA (75 Minutes from Denver & DIA; Three Miles SE of Estes Park)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 15-17)
Beautifully located, newly renovated accommodations three miles from downtown Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Total of 6 bedrooms over 2 levels. Lower level is a private apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lower living area opens out onto a large deck which is ideal for outdoor cooking and dining. The lower level kitchen can cater for all guests. The upper level has three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms - there is internal access between levels. Every bedroom has a a mountain view and is spacious with large closets.
Come and enjoy the peaceful, relaxed retreat setting with scenes of wildflowers in the summer and wildlife which wanders through the property. Wild birds are frequent visitors, including humming birds and a resident pair of bluebird's. Within a half mile there is access to national forest trails that are ideal for mountain biking, trail running, four wheeling, hunting, hiking, or snowshoeing. Rocky outcrops on this trail with stunning view of Estes and the valleys below. In winter we are ideally located for back country skiing and snowshoeing locally and in Rocky Mountain National Park. Some of the best climbing in the world is available all year round - guided climbs can be arranged. We can also arrange for on site massage and healing massages by prior arrangement.
Please note that my wife and I live in the property. We are outgoing and easy to get on with so it's not an issue unless you are looking for complete privacy for your group. The arrangement has worked fine so far with groups we have had stay. Feel free to contact to discuss further. We do everything we can to make your stay a memorable and happy one!
Contact us for winter specials - many incentives available for bookings of 2 nights or longer! Free snowshoe or cross country ski hire for 2 people for 24 hours; or free half hour massage for 1 person; or free meal for 2 at a local restaurant; or a free wildlife print by local photographer.
December 2007 - we now collect new, part-used and worn running shoes and trainers, and shorts and t-shirts in good condition. We take them to One World Running in Boulder who send the new or part-used items to needy families in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa. Used shoes are recycled and generate money that One World Running use to send new clothes and shoes to needy families. Don't leave your old running and sports gear at home - bring it with you and give back to the World!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: In lower level bathroom
- Dryer: In lower level bathroom
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: 2 parking spaces available outside property - further parking available at top of drive
- Beds
- King Bed: In lower level master bedroom
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2) : Two full double bedrooms on upper level
- Twin/Single Bed: In same room as queen bed on upper level
- Bunk Bed: Two double bunk beds in lower level bunk room - children love them!
- Convertible Bed: Sofa in lower living room pulls out to double bed - bedding and pillows provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV - separate box for lower level entertainment center
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fridge/ freezer, double sink, full sized oven with 4 cooking rings
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: BBQ on lower level deck available for guest use - watch the wildlife while cooking!
- Deck/Patio: Large deck area with furniture - wonderful place to sit and relax and enjoy the fantastic views and wildlife
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Views to Twin Sisters and to the Rockies circling Estes Valley
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi available in every room in the property
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well behaved pets are allowed in the lower level apartment provided they bring their own bed! We have a local National Forest Trail access that allows dogs.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Season .. May-Sep .. $500/night (3-night minimum) .. $3150/week.
Off Peak ..... Oct-Apr .. $425/night (2-night minimum) .. $2650/week.
50% of rental due at booking - balance due 10th day of month prior to rental date
$250.00 refundable security / damage deposit with balance of rental
Occasionally We Can Be Flexible on Minimum Number of Days Per Booking.
Holiday Rates May Apply at Certain Times - Please Contact to Check.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
We are an English couple that relocated to Estes Park, Colorado in 2006 to pursue our dreams. We had driven through Colorado in 1998 and fallen in love with the mountains, forests, and wild places. We are both passionate about being active outdoors - it is so easy to be active outdoors in Colorado! Terry manages the vacation rental property, greets guests, and helps guests to have a memorable stay! Terry's wife Jacqui, is a massage therapist and manages her own business in Estes Park.
Why the Owner Chose Estes Park
We were looking for somewhere that was in a quiet, secluded location, yet also close enough to Estes Park, Boulder and DIA, that shops, restaurants and support services are also close at hand. Downtown Estes is just 10 minutes door to door, while RMNP is 15 minutes away, and DIA is only 75 minutes. We are in an ideal location so that guests feel that they are up in the mountains, with amazing views and curious wildlife that wanders and flies in and around the property.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The best feature of our property location is the mountain location overlooking Estes Valley. We have amazing mountain views that you could just spend all day looking at! We are a short distance away from National Forest access with an abundance of trails that are great for trail running, mountain biking, hiking, and dog walking! We are also opposite an Open Space area, Hermit Park, that also has trail access for running, hiking and mountain biking.
We have personal connections with local restaurants, massage therapists, cycle hire, guided climbing, photographic and wildlife safaris, guided snowshoeing, guided hikes, and much more! If there is anything you would especially like to do while you stay with us, we will find a way to make it happen!
Property Photos
- Complete lower and upper levels area available in this beautiful property - Estes Park, Colorado Vacation House
- Master Bedroom with King size bed in lower level - Estes Park, Colorado Vacation House
- Second Bedroom with Queen size bed in lower level. - Estes Park, Colorado Vacation House
- Bunk room on lower level
- View from 1/4 mile away on same hillside
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Thank you so much for everything! We love it here and plan to return many times. Such warm hospitality isn't found often nowadays. The massage was so awesome. If you are ever near Garden City, please call. Scott, Judy, Joshua and Caleb Stewart
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Thanks for everything! We enjoyed our time snow-shoeing and relaxing. The house is beautiful - we love Estes! Laura, Craig, Matt, Angie, Shanna, Chris, Scott, Cari, Ronnie & Eric
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We had a wonderful stay here for my 31st birthday. Skiing, snowshoeing and hiking in RMNP and the weather was amazing! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
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Ray and Gail Baker , Denver CO
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Fred , Florida
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Ron & Becky Steen , Alabaster, AL
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The old saying goes, "There's no place like home" and this is not the case here. Active at Altitude is a place BETTER than home. Terry and Jacqui Chiplin's home not only provide you with unmatched accommodations at a bargain when compared to other hotels and inns in the area, but also provide you with a one of a kind living experience. Their beautiful home not only offers you a spectacular bedroom, but also a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and an enormous deck that overlooks the mountains and meadow. I consider Terry and Jackie not as homeowners that provided me a hospitable stay in their home while I was up there on vacation, but as good friends. People bring meaning to a place and they have certainly brought meaning to my experience in their home by providing great conversation and treating me as if I were a long time friend. Terry even offered me a personal life coaching session that has brought me great insight and encouragement in reaching my career goals. This review and the uploaded pictures don't come anywhere close to doing this place justice. If you're up in the Colorado area in Estes Park looking for a home away from home then give Terry a call right away. I warn you that you'll never leave though.
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Thanks so much for sharing - we needed a break from all our guests and found this quiet and relaxing. Great grill!
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You have a beautiful mountain home - we truly enjoyed our great "homely" accommodations with lots of friendly service "with a smile!" Thank you for your warm hospitality. It was fun to be here - perhaps next year for the 2009 Scottish / Irish festival.
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After a long, hard journey(for bikers that is) we found a pleasant and enjoyable place to stay at Terry and Jacqui's mountain lodge. Rocky Mountain National Park was the "high point" of our bicycle tour from Salt Lake City to Denver, where we shall arrive soon.