Location: Evergreen, Denver Mountain, Denver Area, Colorado, USA (Less than 1 hour from from Denver International Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
Location Location Location! This house is just off of Upper Bear Creek Road. South-facing at 7300 feet, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Fantastic hiking and cross country skiing trailheads are minutes away on literally every point of the compass, the graphic below shows some of the closest ones. The natural beauty, serenity and privacy are combined with easy access to Denver. The metro area is 30 minutes and you can be right downtown in 45. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is 20 minutes down the canyon. Loveland ski area is less than an hour away. Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park/Mary Jane, the Summit Count Resorts and Vail/Beaver Creek are all accessible for day trips. Both the airport and Boulder are less than an hour away. If you prefer a more remote mountain experience, check our our VRBO in Salida (#99827).
Evergreen is the original bedroom community of Denver, and Upper Bear Creek is its oldest and most prestigious residential area. The Gates (of Gates Rubber) and the Evans (Mount Evans and Governor Evans) built their "summer cottages" on Upper Bear Creek and the wealthy of Denver followed Suit.
Upper Bear Creek Road is "above the light" in downtown Evergreen (very important for access to I-70, skiing and Denver). It passes beautiful Evergreen Lake (with hiking paths, fishing and free boating access, bring your canoe, kayak or Sunfish or rent a paddle boat), the community Lake House (ice skate rental in winter for skating on the lake), and Evergreen Golf Course (public, bring your clubs), where you can often see elk grazing. It follows the creek through a gorgeous canyon dotted with vintage mansions. 3.5 miles back, our house is less than one hundred yards up the north (south-facing) side of the valley. You can clearly hear the creek and glimpse it through the trees from the front yard.
The house sits on a forested, park-like half acre and has excellent privacy in all directions. It has lovely, comfortable living space inside and out. This is a new VRBO in September of 07, and most of the furniture and the linens are new. The main living area has a stone fireplace, as does the master bedroom. We have another VRBO in Salida, with many satisfied customers, so we have given much thought to what amenities make your home away from home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In house.
- Dryer : In house.
- Linens Provided : Two sets of new, high-quality linens for each bed and the futon. Bath linens, as well.
- Garage : Single car, but deep, store your bikes, skis and kayaks.
- Off Street Parking : Fresh gravel on the driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2) : Master bedroom and living room have beautiful stone fireplaces and wood is provided.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Master bedroom and second bedroom have queen beds.
- Convertible Bed : The third bedroom, which has a private entrance to the covered porch and its own bathroom, is set up as a TV room with a futon bed (double).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Comcast with On-Demand
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : The powered speakers work with any MP3 player, bring your Ipod.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All the "big" appliances plus coffee maker, toaster oven and everything you will need to cook delicious meals with your family and friends.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : There is a new gas grill under an awning in the private back yard just outside the kitchen door.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Both are completely private. The front patio has a beautiful stone wall and the view from the back patio is nothing but trees and wildlife.
- Lanai : The covered porch allows you to enjoy the outdoors in any weather. Listen to Upper Bear Creek while relaxing on the outdoor futon.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Serene valley view of forested mountains and rock formations. Mount Evans (snow-capped Continental Divide) views steps from the house.
- Communications
- Telephone : Comcast (303) 284-7390
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : The modem is hooked to the router.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Comcast with a Linksys router, bring your laptop.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for renters is 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Music Lovers: Red Rocks Amphitheater is 20 minutes down Bear Canyon! The hiking and mountain biking are close and phenomenal. Ski or ride at Echo Park, a terrain park on Squaw pass, 20 beautiful minutes from your door. Loveland is about an hour, Arapahoe Basin 20 minutes further. You can get to Winter Park/Mary Jane in about 1.5 hours, and you don't have to drive on I-70. All the Summit County resorts are within 2 hours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Seasons ..Apr 01-before Memorial Day & Oct 01-Dec 19, except Thanksgiving Week
$2000/month.
Mid Seasons .. Jan 02-Mar 31 & After Labor Day-Sep 30:
$2300/month
High Seasons .. Memorial Day Weekend-Labor day, Thanksgiving & Christmas Weeks:
$2650/month.
Call or email for details.
Prices include utilities, cleaning fee & taxes.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Vintage Evergreen Privacy Trees Quiet Upper Bear Creek Area
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Evergreen
Evergreen is gorgeous, especially the part where our house is. Although it has all the advantages of the mountains, the Metro area is 30 minutes by car, and downtown Denver is 45 minutes. Skiing is also close by and you can get to Winter Park/Mary Jane without travelling on I-70.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The summer climate is ideal. The hiking and mountain biking are without peer. Red Rocks is 20 minutes down the canyon. In the winter, Evergreen's reputation of being in the "Banana Belt" is well founded, especially for south-facing properties like ours.
Owner's Map of Evergreen
We are college professors at Mizzou (Biological Engineering, Special Education). The flexibility in our schedules and wireless access allow us to spend time in both our Evergreen (VRBO 142132)and Salida (VRBO 99827) vacation homes. That's why we know they are ready for your relaxation and enjoyment.
Property Photos
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- Your Home Away From Home In Evergreen - Evergreen (Denver Area), Colorado Vacation Rental
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- The Front Patio is Completely Private and Sunny for Coffee in the Morning - Evergreen (Denver Area), Colorado Vacation Rental
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- Enjoy the outdoors in any weather from the covered porch. - Evergreen (Denver Area), Colorado Vacation Rental
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- The backyard is completely private, cool, quiet & green.
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- Winter sun all day, and a fire in the evening in the Living Room.
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- The Living Room/Dining Room is spacious, sunny, cool in summer, warm in winter.
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- The kitchen is often the center of activity, even on vacation.
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- The master bedroom is large with windows to a private valley view.
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- Fireplace in Master Bedroom for romantic evenings
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- Nothing but pine forest visible from the windows of the large 2nd bedroom.
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- The TV room has a futon, bathroom, and entrance to the covered porch
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- "Evergreen Lakehouse" by S.L. Olson. We've seen elk there many times.
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- Young buck resting in backyard, an example of the spectacular wildlife viewing.
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- Just some of the great trailheads within 15 minutes of your door.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #142132
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