Stunning Rocky Mountain View Vacation Home- Mont Blanc Chalet

02/26/2010

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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I decided to take the Bear family up to Estes Park, CO for a weekend of winter fun. Jack Frost decided to pay a visit to Estes Park, bringing along a foot of new snow and I was fortunate to have picked such a wonderful house to enjoy the snowy weekend. On the map, the Mont Blanc Chalet appears to be practically on the main road from Estes Park to Rocky Mountain National Park, but don’t be fooled – the road to the chalet requires a short drive up a winding mountain road. Once you’re there, you’d never realize that you’re so close to town. The wow factor at Mont Blanc is high; you enter the house from the driveway and walk up to the first floor and are greeted by a large living area with huge windows overlooking the Estes Valley. The whole bear family spent the first 10 minutes “oohing” and “aahing” over the house before we could even unload the Bearmobile.

The Mont Blanc Chalet is a comfortable home on three levels. The cubs loved the loft area with its bunk beds and immediately made themselves at home, while the grown ups appreciated the kid friendly touches like gates for the stairs and bed railings for the upper bunks. The large kitchen features granite tile countertops and all the appliances and cooking utensils you need to create your own meals, which were enhanced by the amazing view right from the dining room table. If there’s a restaurant in Estes Park with a better view, this bear hasn’t found it yet. The bear family enjoyed the sunny deck, complete with hot tub, and one highlight of the stay came when a family of mule deer made their way down the driveway and spent a good half hour browsing for their dinner right below the deck.

The wonderful thing about Mont Blanc is that even though it feels isolated, you’re only a short drive to everything Estes Park has to offer. The Fun City Amusement Park, the downtown area itself and the YMCA are all within 10 minutes, and Rocky Mountain National Park is just up the road. The YMCA was a highlight of the trip, and is a real hidden gem in Estes Park, offering all kinds of activities including roller skating, ice skating, and the new craft room, which provides an opportunity to make your own one-of-a-kind souvenirs and keepsakes.

I heartily enjoyed my vacation at the Mont Blanc Chalet and recommend that you take advantage of everything it has to offer!

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Superb home

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  Superb home

  • Guest Bialek Family
  • Date of stay 11/23/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Thanksgiving is a superb home with wonderful panoramic views. We came from Denver, Maine and Boston for a fantastic long week with other family joining us on Thanksgiving for a super celebration. Thanks.

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• Spectacular

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  Spectacular

  • Guest from Denver
  • Date of stay 10/25/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  The house is spectacular with a gorgeous view from just about every window. We loved every minute of our stay here!!! Thank you

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• What a spectacular view!!

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  What a spectacular view!!

  • Guest The crew from Denver
  • Date of stay 10/13/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  What a spectacular view!! We enjoyed every moment of this lovely home. This was beyond any of my dreams for a surprise birthday weekend in the mountains. :)

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• Gorgeous view

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  Gorgeous view

  • Guest Susan and Tom, Austin, TX
  • Date of stay 10/03/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Thank you for the opportunity to take in this gorgeous view, all day. There were 8 of us for dinner one night and we had a glorious time. Many memories were made here.

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• Beautiful

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  Beautiful

  • Guest Taylors, Johnsons & Freemons
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Beautiful weather, great Scottish Irish festival & parade. We enjoyed this great house & surroundings. We even picked up a British accent while here. No sign of a bear though we saw a lot of deer. We would like to come back again. Many thanks!

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• Wonderful time

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  Wonderful time

  • Guest Kasher family
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Wonderful time, great views & evenings on the deck, etc. etc!

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• Animal Sightings!

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  Animal Sightings!

  • Guest Alan and Nina, OK & IL
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Bear at back door - did not gain entrance to home! Small herd of deer in driveway.

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• We may return!

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  We may return!

  • Guest Tom & Bev
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Thank you so much for allowing our family from KS & CA to congregate here for an entire week! Tom & I celebrated our 40th anniversary with our family treating us to a lovely dinner at the Stanley. We also celebrated baby Daphne's 1st birthday. We made family memories of good food and tons of fun - and this lovely house was the setting for most it.

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• Enjoyed the view

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  Enjoyed the view

  • Guest Jim & Jan - Waxo, TX
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Enjoyed view and house. Great location. Saw Elk, deer, moose & even a bear below Elm street last night! Happy that fire of 2012 missed the house!

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• Thanks

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  Thanks

  • Guest The Nelson Family - TX & IL
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 12/18/12
  Thanks for renting us your house. We had a great time.

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$4200/week with a one week minimum stay (Saturday check-in and check-out only).
From September 01-May 01, $3400/wk or $500/nt. (2 night stay, excluding holidays)
$300 cleaning fee charged for less than a week stay. We require a 50% deposit for
a reservation. The balance is due sixty (60) days prior to Check-In date.
All reservations made within 60 days of check-in date require PAYMENT IN FULL.
All rentals are subject to sales tax and a $50 reservation fee.
All rentals require a $250 cleaning/damage deposit - refundable 30 days after
departure provided there are no damages or extra charges.

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