Grand Lake Vacation

Grand Lake & Shadow Mtn Lake Views in the Town of Grand Lake Grand Lake, Colorado Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 129946

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Location: Grand Lake, Northwest, Colorado, USA View Map

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)

@ The Office on the lake™

Come enjoy the extraordinary beauty and warm friendliness of Grand Lake, Colorado with its abundance of Summer and Winter activities! Built in 2006, this lovely 2000+ sqft home is situated in Grand Lake, just above the very charming Grand Lake Village with its old west buildings, boarded sidewalks and friendly residents. It is adjacent to the historic Grand Lake Lodge property, which provides for a peaceful mountain setting.

From the gorgeous great room with hand-built, river rock fireplace, or spacious deck, savor the beauty of majestic Mount Baldy and sparkling views of Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake! Take in the starry sky on a warm summer night from the deck while sipping your favorite beverage. Watch the best fireworks in the Rocky Mountains from the deck on the 4th of July or New Year’s Eve. In the winter when road snowpack allows, hop on your snowmobile right outside the door and ride into town or hook up with a trail. There are so many things to do and memories to make in Colorado’s best-kept secret!

Grand Lake Village and Grand Lake are within easy walking distance at less than one half mile away. Shadow Mountain Lake is less than one mile away. You’ll have easy access to over 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, enjoying the lakes, or shopping, and eating in town. Lake Granby is just a few miles down the road.

The West entrance to a national treasure – Rocky Mountain National Park, where you may encounter moose, big horn sheep, or elk herds, is a little over two miles away. Incredible Colorado skiing is nearby with Sol Vista Ski Resort only twenty minutes away; Colorado’s playground - Winter Park Ski Resort only forty minutes away; and Steamboat Ski Resort, with its legendary champagne powder is a little over an hour away!

Original oil paintings, by the home owner, accent the various rooms in this mountain home. You can view her paintings at PaintingsByCarole,com

Special thanks to Mountain Lake Properties for Live Webcam views.

Extra special thanks to our friends at Ugly Duckling Soap for providing premium sample soaps to our mountain home. Ugly Duckling Soap is a Colorado owned and operated small business that hand crafts exceptional soaps. If you like their product you can find them on the web at UglyDucklingSoap,com.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Garage: Includes automatic garage door opener
    • Off Street Parking
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
    • Gas Fireplace
  • Beds
    • King Bed: King bed has a VERY comfortable premium mattress with dual-control electric heating blanket
    • Queen Bed (2) : Each Queen bed has a VERY comfortable premium mattress with dual-control electric heating blanket
    • Twin/Single Bed (2) : Twin daybed with trundle in rec room
    • Bunk Bed: Twin bunk beds with trundle in rec room
    • Convertible Bed: Queen sleeper sofa in great room
    • Crib: A pack-n-play is available for use
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Enjoy the High Definition TV in the great room with HD DVR and DVD player. Play video games or watch a DVD in the rec room. Unwind in the Master bedroom to your favorite cable programming.
    • DVD (2)
    • Video Library: Starting to build a DVD library
    • Video Game Console (2) : Xbox 360 and Nintendo Gamecube in rec room. Bring your Xbox 360 drive or memory stick to save games
    • Video Games: Misc. games are provided
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio
    • Balcony
  • View/Location
    • Lake View: Spectacular views of both Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake
    • Water View: Spectacular views of both Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake
    • Mountain View: Spectacular views of Mount Baldy and Shadow Mountain
  • Communications
    • Cell Phone: No cell phone provided but cellular service is available from our house
    • Broadband Internet: High speed DSL service is available
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless network with WEP encryption
  • Other Amenities
    • Bose Wave Radio/CD Player with cable to connect your IPOD or MP3 player
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Kid Friendly
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: One person in the party must be older than 25
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Zoo/Wildlife Park
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Waterskiing
    • Jet Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Snowmobiling
    • Sledding/Tubing
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Hunting
    • Rock Climbing
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Antiquing
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Miniature golf
    • Horseback Riding

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Value - April and October ........................... $225/nt (2 nt min); $1350/wk
Off Peak - Post Labor Day WE upto Memorial Day WE ... $250/nt (2 nt min); $1500/wk
Peak - Post Memorial Day WE upto Labor Day WE ....... $300/nt (3 nt min); $1800/wk
Holiday - Memorial & Labor Day WEs, Thanksgiving .... $325/nt (3 nt min); $1950/wk
Holiday - 4th of July, Christmas and New Years weeks $350/nt (5 nt min); $2100/wk
Rates include taxes (9.867%). 7th night is free. $100 cleaning fee for < min stay
1/2 rental amount and $250 refundable damage deposit due at booking.
We accept all major credit cards via Paypal - no PayPal account needed

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

Grand Lake & Shadow Mtn Lake Views in the Town of Grand Lake

Year Purchased: 2006

Why the Owner Chose Grand Lake

When we bought the house we wanted to be able to walk into town but still have the peaceful serenity of a wooded area. The perfect location for us was on a hill directly north of the town. Our backyard backs up to an unimproved forested area that is owned by Grand Lake Lodge. We have ~15 acres that separates us from the Lodge. If you look out across our backyard, all you can see is forest. It is less than a 1/2 mile walk down the hill into town. We think you’ll love the location. We've enjoyed being close to town but also enjoyed seeing moose, elk and deer in our own yard. We believe it's the perfect combination of lake/mountain views, close proximity to town and peaceful mountain serenity.

The Unique Benefits at this House

Grand Lake is a year round destination. During the summer you can enjoy boating on the 3 lakes, hiking, mountain biking, ATVs, 4th of July fireworks, and the list goes on.

During the winter months Grand Lake is the snowmobiling capital of Colorado with over 100 miles of groomed trails. Skiing choices are numerous between the cozy Solvista resort nearby, Colorado's play ground at Winter Park and legendary champagne powder of Steamboat Springs.

Perhaps the greatest year round draw of the area is Rocky Mountain National Park with it amazing scenery and abundance of wildlife.

 

Owner's Map of Grand Lake

Hello, we are Mike, Carole and Matt from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We love to travel and decide to purchase a small slice of paradise in Grand Lake - our favorite location in Colorado! The house is not a "rental", it is our vacation house that we occupy occasionally throughout the year and truly enjoy sharing with guests. We've given the house the nickname of "@ The Office on the Lake". Feel free to tell envious friends and family that you are hard at work "at the office".

Cheers!

 

Property Photos

Guest Comments (15)

  • 10/06/09
    Positive Rating
    Charlene , Urbandale, Iowa
    • Mike and Carole, 9-25-09 The Office on the Lake was so clean and fresh. The beds were very comfortable. The scenery was breath taking. The home was well equiped. The location was perfect. My daughters and I had a relaxing, bonding weekend. We would do it again any season. ~Charlene
  • 06/26/09
    Positive Rating
    Mary , San Francisco, CA
    • Winter Wonderland! Seven of us stayed here in March 2008; 3 adults and 4 children. It is such a wonderful home in a beautiful surrounding, that I still reminisce about it. I loved that all of us could sit at the same table with ease and enjoy great conversation, games, etc. We accidentally left something behind and Mike and Carole mailed it back to us - - very much appreciated as it was a prize position of one of the children’s. Thank you Mike and Carole for letting us stay in your lovely home! We hope to come back some day. PS - All raved about the comfort of the beds!
  • 06/24/09
    Positive Rating
    K. Henson , Midlothian, TX
    • This was our first visit to the "Lakes"; have been several times skiing to Winterpark but never ventured further north until now. We had a family party of 10 and stayed at The Bennett home in Grand Lake. The house was well designed with open family room connected to the kitchen and private bedrooms. The views of Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake from the huge front windows were magnificent. We enjoyed the resident hummingbirds and kept their feeders full. The home was very clean which is very important to us. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location, slightly away from the town. We highly recommend this home; The Bennett's were great to work with. A big plus, internet available!
  • 02/12/09
    Positive Rating
    Bryan Sherwood , Colorado Springs, CO
    • Mike and Carole, Thank you so much for allowing us to use your cabin! It was beautiful inside, and out. The vaulted ceilings with knotty pine. Granite countertops, cozy fireplace, comfortable sofa, and side chairs. All of the bathrooms were very spacious with gorgeous tile work! The kitchen had very nice appliances, and all of the utensils we needed to prepare our meals. The view from the living room/front deck looking out over the lake was spectacular! The cabin was only one minute from the downtown boardwalk, and lake. That was very nice. We made a few trips to the well stocked convenience store. Your location was only a 20 minute drive from Granby where we picked up our daughter who arrived via Amtrak train. We had a ton of questions about the cabin before we rented. You were so kind to quickly respond with answers each time. You both did everything you said you would do in a professional timely manner, but at the same time we felt included as part of your family. Carole discovered we had left one of our cameras. She contacted us, packaged, and shipped the camera back to us. WOW! Thank you Carole! I took cross country skis, and took off from your property. I discovered the trail head into the Rocky Mountain National Forest. No one had been on the trail except animals, so I got to break trail in the 3 to 4 foot of snow. This was the best time for me in the winter wonderland. Some of the other family went with me on snow shoes the following days right from the cabin doorstep. We all took turns sledding down the road in front of your cabin each day. That was great. My nice from California who had never been in the snow must have gone down a hundred times, and I am not exaggerating. Friday was our day on snowmobiles. We rented 2 doubles for the day at "On the Trail". Jim the owner was great to let us switch off every 2 hours with the sleds, and equipment. It had snowed the night before, so the first group out had fresh powder all the way. Again thank you for allowing us to enjoy your “Office by the Lake” for a few days. It was truly one of the best family times I have ever had with my Children, Grandchildren, Mom, and Sisters.
  • 09/29/08
    Positive Rating
    Ann , Colorado
    • What an ideal location for a "Girls Weekend" at Grand Lake! We loved your spacious, clean, beautiful home. The views of the surrounding mountains and lakes are absolutely spectacular! We aren't sure what we liked the most...enjoying sunset on the deck or gathered around the table playing games in the evening. The elk that wandered by at sunset, a fox and several deer seen from the deck were highlights of the trip. Grand Lake is a charming town! Thanks for a wonderful weekend! We would definitely recommend this gorgeous home for your vacation!
  • 08/29/08
    Positive Rating
    Keith and Penny McDaniel , Centennial, CO
    • Our summer family vacation was absolutely perfect and your mountain home provided us with the space/upgrades that we were hoping for. Everyone felt "at home" and so very comfortable. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home with us and hopefully we can do it once again next summer. Keith and Penny
  • 08/22/08
    Positive Rating
    The Hamilton Family , Hershey, PA
    • Wonderful property. Clean, comfortable, beautifully furnished. Great kitchen! Spectacular view of the lakes from the deck, close to town and many, many outdoor activities. Only 10 minutes from RMNP entrance. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return again! Thank you for sharing your home!
  • 08/18/08
    Positive Rating
    Kathi Ferrero , Rockford, Illinois
    • Grand Lake is a wonderful, quaint community with something for everyone. The home is absolutely perfect with unbelievable views of Grand Lake and Shadown Mountain Lake alon with the marvelous mountains. All water sports, hiking, horseback riding and wonderful ice cream were a very short drive or a pleasant walk away. Truly a five star experience. We'll be back!
  • 08/18/08
    Positive Rating
    , Aurora, Colorado
    • This home is wonderful! Beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The deck and views are to die for. Beds were exceptional. We would stay here again in a heart beat and have recommened it to many of our friends.
  • 02/27/08
    Positive Rating
    Jen , Fort Collins, CO
    • There were 6 in our group that stayed for the weekend. We loved the house! There is enough space to spend time together, yet enough to separate as well. The decorating is beautiful. The convenient location to town made getting around quite simple. Very close to restaurants, shops, and of course, snowmobiling! We look forward to staying here again!

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Dates available: Year Round
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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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