Welcome to "The River House" River runs in front of it!
Location: Grand Lake, Northwest, Colorado, USA (100 Miles from Denver 3 Miles from Grand Lake/RMNP West)
Accommodations: House/Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
"The River House" is a perfect mountain getaway with large family gathering areas both inside and out. Sit with clear views of the COLORADO river while listening only to its sound as it gently rolls by the front deck. Watch moose as they graze the plum thickets on the river's edge down the Colorado River Valley above Grand Lake. Walk a few steps from the cabin and try your fishing skills on a ½ mile stretch of semi-private river. The house is a Classic Colorado Cabin with all the modern conveniences, new furniture and appliances. Our cabin is nestled on over an acre of land to ensure private quiet enjoyment of the majestic mountain and river views where all that can be heard is the rumbling of the river. Located in a private gated community with semi-private fishing access out the front door, semi private access to Shadow Mountain Lake Fishing/Boating thru a easement about a mile from the cabin. Snowmobile access 1/2 mile away.
Wrap around deck on three sides with wonderful views of the river. NEW Vermont Castings BBQ Grill. Hike the private river access across from our 1.24 acre lot or sit and watch the moose and big game that follow the river. Or travel over to our easement on Shadow Mountain Lake and enjoy a picnic on the lake.
We provide only the best linens, pillows and comforters on all beds. You will feel at home!
We are located only five minutes to the town of Grand Lake or Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk, Moose, Deer, and Fox frequent our lush property
Upstairs, the large master bedroom sleeps two on a queen bed. The adjacent bedroom sleeps 2 more on a queen bed. The two bedrooms on the first floor, adjacent to the game room, each sleep up to 4 on a queen/full bunk bed. An air mattress can sleep an additional 2 in the living room. We have a game room with a pool table on the first floor with a large bath with a tub on the first floor. The mater has a ¾ bath and there is an additional full bath on the second floor. Our kitchen is fully stocked with all you will need to cook with including a modern old fashion looking stove. This is a beautiful log/log sided cabin in the tall pines.
Grand Lake, a historical old west town, is only about 4 miles from the cabin and is located adjacent to the largest natural lake in Colorado. Bumper boats, go-cart racing, mini golf, guided horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing, shopping and dining are just a few of the things to do in Grand Lake. The Grand Lake Golf Course is challenging and is one of the most beautiful in Colorado.
In the summer, make the 35 minute trip to Winter Park and ride the highest alpine slide in Colorado. Or go the other direction into Rocky Mountain National Park and make the 48 mile drive over the highest paved road in North America (Trail Ridge Road) into Estes Park.
In the winter, enjoy snowmobiling in the self-proclaimed Snowmobile Capital of Colorado. Cross country ski, or downhill ski at the family friendly Sol Vista ski area 20 minutes from the cabin. Go a little further for the best downhill skiing in Colorado at Winter Park a short 35 minutes drive. Winter Park Skiing is why we bought the cabin!
One or two well behaved housebroken dogs up to 70lbs are allowed.
No Cats Please!
Please let us know if you will be bringing your dog along at the time that the rental is booked.
WELCOME TO THE RIVER!
Enjoying the wrap around deck
VRBO Bear stayed here - 02/24/2009 My first impression of “The River House” at Grand Lake was WOW! The absolutely beautiful home right on the Colorado River was even more spacious than anticipated. The roomy four bedrooms were well furnished and from top-to-bottom, the home was updated with beautiful fixtures, lovely cabinetry, leather couches and hardwood and tile flooring. We also had plenty of room to park 3 trucks and a small snowmobile trailer (not something you usually find at a mountain home). For dining in, the kitchen was more than accommodating. It was professionally decorated with a gorgeous antique-like stove/oven. The new appliances, including the stainless steel refrigerator, made it as “easy as home” to cook up a good supper for the crew.
The breathtaking mountain view with a short walk to the river made this home that much more appealing. The quiet serene community was like the cherry-on-top of the sundae. The wrap-around porch made it easy to enjoy the fantastic mountain and river views from any direction – not to mention the awesome pictures we took from the porch. After a day of sledding (which the kids did right behind the house on a great hill) and snowmobiling (only 10 minutes away) in the scenic Grand Lake area, we enjoyed relaxing by the fireplace in the cozy living room. The huge glass table in the dining area worked well for card and board games while the game room- equipped with pool table, ping pong table, and darts- kept the kids away from video games (for most of the time).
The drive to town was only a few minutes (perfect for those that want to be out-of-town but not too far from civilization) which made it convenient for an afternoon of bowling at the quaint eight lane bowling alley. Plenty of shopping and dining options were available and the barbeque at Sagebrush was delicious. This “bear” highly recommends you stay at “The River House” at Grand Lake.
The VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Can park a boat or snowmobiles in the driveway
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2) : Two full beds in the room upstairs.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed: FUll on the bottom twin on the top bunk bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Direct TV with a TV in the living room and the game room
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane is not included. Please use a match to light the grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: On the Colorado River. With access to private fishing
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Internet phone through computer.
- Free Long Distance: Through computer Magic Jack
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Riverfront on the Colorado River in a private gated community. Semi private access to fishing on the Colorado river. Lakefront access to Shadow Mountain Lake in a private exclusive community with semi private access to fishing and boating on the lake thru an easement granted to us. You will not find this anywhere else for this price!!!! 1 mile from shadow mountain Lake and 2 Miles from the town of Grand Lake
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: One or two house broken dogs allowed with prior approval
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer: Jun 01-Sep 01 .... $325/Night .. $2205/Week Usually(5 Night Min)
Fall: Sep 01-Nov 30 ...... $175/Night .. $1225/Week
Winter: Dec 01-Feb ....... $165/Night .. $1050/Week| Mar $250/Night .. $1750/week
Spring: Apr 01-May 32 .... $175/Night .. $1050/Week
Holidays: Dec 23-Jan 07 .. $375/Night(3 Night Minimum) ............... $2625/Week
Rate Subject to Tax. 3% charge for use of credit card
$120 Cleaning Fee on all stays Discount on those 1-3 days mid week not taken!!!
6 Week Notice of Cancellation Full Refund Peak Season. 3 Weeks Off Peak.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Welcome to "The River House" River runs in front of it! - Grand Lake Lodging
- View of the river from the front deck. - Grand Lake Lodging
- Living room with river views and gas fire. The perfect place to gather - Grand Lake Lodging
- Our Kitchen has new modern appliances with old fashion look
- Game Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong and Darts.
- All NEW furnishing throughout the house!
- Hall to 2nd Level Bedrooms
- Living Room with Gas Fireplace
- New Antique Brazilian Sugar Mill Cog Dinning table Seats 8 to 10
- New furniture in Master Bedroom wood/leather sleigh bed. Master has large bath.
- Large Bedroom 2 Shabby Chic Two Full Beds across from master Bed Room
- Bed 3 Slate Queen First Floor Across hall from bathroom below
- 1st level new bathroom with new sink and Traverntine Tile
- Bed 4 Full/Twin Bunk and an extra Twin bed in the foreground
- Dining Room/Living area
- We have new Furniture including nice rectangular table and heater
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, Aurora, CO
Homeowner Response:
Thanks for the comment. Yes the oven for the stove is a little smaller than a normal oven, and you are correct we do not have a sleeper sofa but there are two queen size air mattresses in the hall closet upstairs. I will try and find the spot that says we have a sleeper sofa and delete it. Thanks The Roemers
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Matt Mereness , Round Rock, TX
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, Hutchinson, KS
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, Colorado
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Leonard & Cindy Dreiling , Lindon, Colorado
Homeowner Response:
Thank you for taking the time to comment. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the house as our first guest.