Just as good in January as July

Guest: Monte2 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/12/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

My wife and I were in Denver for the Stock show, and decided to stay at the Writer's Nest. We had been there before in the summer, and decided to give it a try in January. Once again, we were very pleased with our stay. Michael goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome, and makes sure you have everything needed for an enjoyable stay. We also love the secluded area and the town of Evergreen. The Writer's Nest will again be one of our future destinations.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

A Mountain Getaway and gateway to the Rockies

Guest: Gnome (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

My partner and I don't celebrate Christmas so it was a perfect find to be away from urbanity and the near ubiquitous presence of the post-Christian/capitalist holiday Dec has devolved into. Arriving by air in Denver, we were able to grab food at the Whole Foods in Lakewood on our way to Evergreen. Michael was super gracious and arranged to meet us in the outskirts of Evergreen (despite being booked for dinner in Denver) so that he can guide us up the twists and turns that took us to our 'nesty' winter cottage, where we literally holed up for two days. Big tip #1: Try to arrive earlier than 4pm (when the sun begins to set) so that you can avoid arriving in darkness. If not, ask for a rendez-vous as you may get lost otherwise as a first-timer. Getting a 4WD a must. Tip #2: If you are coming during the holiday (or anytime when stores will be closed the next day after arrival), make sure you pick up all that you need from your chosen grocer. The fridge is not full-size so you might want to focus on things you can make that needs minimal refrigeration rather than pick up tonnes of things than will go bad) Tip #3: bring binoculars (we forgot ours) as you will see deer and birds left right and center. Falcon Mountain Park nearby off Hwy 74 is a gem for hikers in all seasons and a quick drive from downtown Evergreen. Snow-shoes will help you enjoy off-path trekking in winter. Michael owns a colony of homes of various sizes but the best view (for two) can be had at the Writer's Nest, which has two decks that overlook a valley of evergreen and mountains everywhere in view. And the sunrise is incredible...don't draw the curtains and just let yourself take in the light. Michael's office is above but he wasn't around at all and the place very much ours. Neighbors were away from view and were inaudible. In fact, coming from downtown city living, the quiet and lack of traffic din was a shock at first. This is a true getaway. Try to unplug from the world and don't spend your time only on the internet. It would waste the opportunity and you will miss out on the natural wonders of pristine nature! From Evergreen, there is a wonderful trip you can take to Mount Evans, which will take you by road (when it is not closed due to inclement weather) to it's peak at 14,000 ft above sea level. Even if you can't climb Mt. Evans, the way to it is spectacular and if you are heading further into the mountains, this will lead you to the I-70 at Idaho Springs and from there, a

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The best Colorado Mountain Vacation we ever took!

Guest: Jose (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

My wife and I stayed at this cabin for our anniversary last month (August 2011) and it was a very pleasant and fun experience! The cabin was very nice from the inside and outside and when we arrived we found it very, very clean. Michael made sure everything was provided. That is, everything but groceries, as mentioned in the cabin details. The drive to get there was very scenic and beautiful. We are already making plans to try out some of the other cabins, perhaps next summer and take our family and friends with us.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Anniversary Getaway

Guest: anewdea (denver, co)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

My husband and I found the Writer's Nest by doing our own search for a nice getaway not too far from Denver. We saw that the reviews were all pretty good and we were not disappointed upon our arrival and stay at this cabin. I do like the fact that it is not too rustic or completely isolated, being a city girl, but at the same time, it is quiet and designed for 2 people to just relax and enjoy one another. Thank you Michael for providing this darling cabin for people like us. We do hope to come again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

AWSOME...WELL WORTH IT...YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

Guest: Jeff (Cedar Park, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

My wife and I wanted a few days away to spend with each where we could have quality time together away from work and stress. The Writers Nest was what we were looking for! When we arrived we were greated by a VERY NICE 13pt Buck who was VERY friendly, allowing us to get within 5ft of him...PRETTY COOL! We settled in and met with our host Michael. He answered every question we had and provided all the info on the area. He was VERY HELPFULL, offering to go beyond what was expected. The Writers Nest provides everything needed for your stay, along with some creatures of comfort maybe not expected in a remote/secluded cabin. All that is needed is groceries. There's a full kitchen and a gas grill to cook out with (which we used). We are from TEXAS where the temp was in the 100's so it was VERY nice to sleep with the windows open and be comfortable (evenings in mid 50's) The last mile or so to the Writers Nest is a dirt road that becomes VERY steep. If needing to rent a vehicle, a suggestion is an SUV, that would be a wise choice during the summer months and a 4X4 SUV during the winter months. One of our favorite times during our stay, was sitting on a bench on the property, that provides a GREAT view and seclusion, where we had a favorite beverage and visited. The last morning we were greated by another VERY NICE buck who wanted to say goodby. On our way down the mountain, we needed to stop to allow a fox to cross the road, another COOL siting. If your OK with staying at a place off the beating path,secluded from the hussle & bussle, being one with nature, with all the amenaties as a chain hotel, a VERY informative/helpfull/nice host, and all at a reasonable price...the the Writers Nest is DEFINATLY what your looking for!

Owner response:Just a short note of clarification. Our guests need not rent or bring with them an All Wheel Drive Vehicle in the Summer months. We only recommend an All Wheel Drive Vehicle for the Winter Months when snow storms make it difficult to go up and down hills anywhere in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The roads to our Vacation homes are well maintained by public County Road Maint Crews and the hills are not a problem for a regular car in the summer months. Please call us any time if you have questions. Sincerely Michael 303-946-0726

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Perfect for Two!!!

Guest: Lynn (Cedar Hill, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

Our 7 day stay in the "Writers Nest" was exactly what we were looking for in our vacation getaway. It was very private, cozy, clean and the view off the balcony was wonderful. Michael's attention to detail made for a very relaxing stay. He made sure all of our needs were met, kept in contact with us about weather changes and even offered to drive us and pick us up from our dinner reservations when the weather got bad. Luckily we had a AWD vehicle and didn't need to take him up on his offer. He even came by to keep the snow off the satelite dish so we could continue to watch tv if we wanted to stay in. This was one of the best vacations we have ever had and it was made even better by staying at the Writers Nest. Thank you Michael for a great experience!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Excellent!

Guest: Andrea E. (Denver)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

My husband and I had the most beautiful,relaxing and peaceful weekend in years! The cabin was very warm, cozy and clean, exactly what I expected. Also, kitchen was fully equipped. Michael was an excellent host, proving he's always willing to help. We really appreciate his hospitality! We would definitely recommend this cabin to friends and family and hope to be able to return soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Weekend Get-A-Way

Guest: Troy & Nikki (Fort Collins, CO)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11 Review Submitted: 02/17/11

My wife and I stayed at the cabin over Valentine's Day weekend. The "nest" was very clean and cozy, with unobstructed views overlooking the forest. Michael was a great host, greeting us when we arrived and recommending good places to eat and snowshoe (which we enjoyed!). The only downside to the "nest" is that it is the lower level of the "Rockridge Cabin" which is used by the owners as their business office. The owners were above us the majority of our stay, which took away from the privacy we were hoping for. All in all it was a nice mountain retreat!

Owner response:As noted in our VRBO listing the Writers Nest is the completly seperate, fully equipped and self contained, private entrance lower level of our Rockridge Cabin. Our Lodging office is in the upper level. We never let the Writers Nest and the Upper level Rockridge Cabin to two seperate guest parties at the same time. Our visits to the Rockridge Cabin to check into our office during this valued guests visit were very brief lasting an hour at a time and the guests were not present during one of the visits. We do offer 8 other private family residential stand alone homes in Evergreen and encourage you to review these homes if the nature of the Writers Nest does not suit your vacation lodging total seclusion expectations. And please do read the many other reviews found here about the Writers Nest. We believe you will find the majority of our guests comments stand tall by themselves......Sincerely Michael

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Inspiring and Relaxing Writer's Get-A-Way

Guest: Suzy (Arvada, Colorado, Rockie Mountains)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

As an aspiring Christian fiction writer and full-time secretary I am always looking for locations to run away too. The Writer's Nest was absolutely perfect. From the comfort of my bed, I awoke each morning to amazing sunrises over the forested mountains and fell asleep staring at the moon as it settled above the darkening shadows of the canyon each night. Our first morning I watched an Eagle gliding and diving from above our little "Nest" to out and over the forested canyon. Saturday evening we caught sight of a red fox chasing among the rocks at the bottom of the ravine. The peaceful sounds of breezes drifting through the pines and wild birds in the tree tops brought the peace and tranquility we so often seek in the hustle and bustle of city living. Naming this sweet, little, private retreat the "Writer's Nest" fits it perfect. As you relax on the small private deck above tree tops and boulder laden ravines you truly feel as though you are sitting in a nest. With a lovely Southwest motif from the decor down to the tablesettings, our "Nest" provided everything we could possibly need for a truly relaxing weekend. I also would like to credit the owners on their high standards of cleanliness and oranization. I can't wait to come back.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Cute couple's spot

Guest: Laura and Peter (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 12/31/10

Once again, we had a lovely visit to Evergreen and the Writer's Nest. Sitting on the deck for morning coffee or evening happy hour is a treat for Texas eyes! Thanks Michael for another nice visit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.