A Winter wonderland awaits! All-season plowed roads provide easy access.
Location: Grand Lake, Northwest, Colorado, USA (Rocky Mountain NP; Grand Lake, Shadow Mnt Lake, Lake Granby) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 1-6)
Keywords: Cabin, mountains, lake, chalet
A charming chalet in Columbine Lake Country Club provides you a wonderful setting for your mountain getaway. A knotty wood pine ceiling, wood stove, 3 decks combine to provide the ambiance you expect from a well maintained, clean mountain retreat. Fully furnished with 2 queen beds, queen futon and double sofa sleeper, this chalet comfortably sleeps a maximum of 6 people.
Situated on the western edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, you’ll have easy access to the Arapahoe National Recreation Area with its three major lakes including Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake, and Granby Reservoir, as well as the town of Grand Lake. Wildlife frequents our property including Deer, Elk, Moose and Fox.
One Bedroom with queen and full bath on the main floor, one bedroom with queen and full bath plus loft with queen futon on upper floor. Double sofa sleeper on the main floor livingroom. Inflatable Twin-sized double height air bed (same height as a normal bed)..
Sol Vista (ski and golf), Winter Park, and Steamboat Springs are 15, 45, and 90 minutes away. The award winning Grand Lake Municipal Golf Course and Nordic Ski Center is just 3 minutes away. The wonderfully relaxing Hot Sulphur Springs Spa and Resort is a mere 20 minutes easy drive.
** NOTE: In order to hold our rates as low as they are we DO NOT provide maid services. We expect our guests to leave the home in the same condition found upon arrival. Our guests come with the expectation they are staying in our "Home-away-from-Home". We provide all necessary linens/towels and on-site washer & dryer.
Notes from a few of our guests:
-The best equipped kitchen, I loved it!
-We have already been telling our friends and co workers about how wonderful your chalet was and how easy it was to get to everything. My wife said to tell you the decor was beautiful.
-Your cabin was very comfortable and we felt right "at home".
-Thanks so much for the use of your cabin. It was comfortable & homey and the area was absolutely lovely.
-Very friendly neighbors & a simply superb location for your home away from home.
-Your home is so welcoming and comfortable.
-What a beautiful home in a gorgeous setting.
-Thank you for letting us use your nice cozy cabin. It is a beautiful area and your very lucky to have such a wonderful place to come and relax!
!!!!!!! THIS IS A NO SMOKING HOME: NO SMOKING WHATSOEVER
IN THE HOME ON OUR PROPERTY !!!!!!!!
A Note about pets: We accept 1 OR 2 WELL BEHAVED DOGS generally each less than 50 lbs. Acceptance of pets MUST be approved via a phone conversation with owner.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of Parking in our extended and extra-wide driveway.
- Wood Stove : Please bring your own firewood, our supply has been exhausted
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed : Air bed, double height so it looks like a regular bed.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Queen futon in loft, Double sofa sleeper (living room)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully equipped kitchen (see guest comments), Spices, flour, etc. essentials provided.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : 2 front decks 1 rear deck furniture (table, chairs, etc)
- Communications
- Telephone : Local calls only please.
- Cell Phone : NOTE: NO CELL PHONE IS PROVIDED!! THIS IS LISTED HERE FOR SERVICE COVERAGE ONLY: Verizon and ATT cell service confirmed, others may or may not work depending on phone and coverage (check service provider maps). Current as of 07/2010.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi SERVICE MAY OR MAY NOT BE PROVIDED AS THE LINK IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR NEIGHBOR'S ACCESS POINT.
- Other Amenities
- Wood stove, Phone (Local & 800 calls only), TV (no reception), DVD & VCR player, Full Kitchen (NO dishwasher), Full size refrigerator, all cooking utensils provided, linens/towels/soap/shampoo provided, 3 decks with summer furniture, games, puzzles, and books for infrequent rainy days, FULLY stocked home, flour, seasonings, staples, paper, et; if you decide to bake 2 dozen cookies please replace what you used up for our next guest. You do not have go buy the staples (aluminum foil/wrap, etc) to make your stay feel at home, it's all there for your convenience!!! Horseback riding, 4 wheeling (4X4 and ATV) are a 5 minute drive as well as lots of shopping and dining. Snowmobile right from the front door, Xcountry/hike/bike trails within minutes. Columbine Lake Country Club clubhouse and public fishing/recreation areas are restricted to owners only; any attempt by a guest to use these will result in fines from your security/damage deposit (the HOA is VERY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS)!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Contact Owner Directly For Details. We generally accept 1 or 2 WELL_BEHAVED dogs (only) up to 50 pounds.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE HOME OR ON THE LOT! ANY SIGNS OF SMOKING WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE FORFEITURE (100% LOSS) OF ALL DEPOSITS.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- GoCarts, White Water Rafting, Spa/Massage, and of course, just plain old relaxing and listening to your favorite tunes or to the birds and bees and wildlife. Grand Lake opens a brand new (2011) Theater for its local repertory company!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter'12 (Jan03-Apr02)........................ $130/night (2 nt Min) .. $780/week
Spring-Fall'11 (Apr04-May26 & Sep27-Dec15)..... $120/night (2 nt Min) .. $720/week
Summer'11 (May31-Sep26)........................ $170/night (2 nt Min) ..$1020/week
Holiday rate .................................. $180/night (3 nt Min) ..$1080/week
Refundable Deposit $150; Pet Deposit $100, Nightly pet fee is $10/pet
Rate INCLUSIVE of all taxes.
Rate for 6 persons MAXIMUM. Weekly rate: 7th night FREE!
Cleaning: Self clean or possibly cleaning service for fee:contact owner.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1995
Why the Owner Chose Grand Lake
Location, Location, Location. Nothing beats the Grand Lake Area Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall: Proximity to one of the most scenic National Parks in all America, easy drive to Denver and Northern Front Range, access to miles of snowmobile country, cross-country skiing and downhill resorts such as Winter Park, SolVista (Granby Ranch) and even Steamboat Springs (day trip).
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Quiet, solitude, access to countless activies.
Property Photos
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- A Winter wonderland awaits! All-season plowed roads provide easy access. - Grand Lake, CO - Colorado Country Club Chalet Rental
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- "Homey" living room with wood stove - Grand Lake, CO - Colorado Country Club Chalet Rental
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- Our Kitchen is NICELY equipped down to seasonings and foil/wrap/paper towels - Grand Lake, CO - Colorado Country Club Chalet Rental
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- Living room
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- Upstairs Bedroom w/Queen Bed, Quilted coverlet. Exposed Beamed Ceiling.
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- Main Floor Bedroom w/ Queen-sized 2-Post Headboard
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- Cozy Livingroom to relax and listen to your music
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- Loft
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- Our Signature Logo... Four Distinct Seasons: Great any time of the year.
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- A forest setting...moose, fox, deer, and yes BEAR have all been sighted here!
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- South windows for lots of light. A nice spot for an evening dinner!
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- Picnic and BBQ on the deck within a forest setting.
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- Baby Moose right outside the front door.
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- Moma fox and 4 kits thought the driveway culvert across the street was the best!
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- Hummingbird (lots of these in the summer)
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- Bask in the Colorado Sun or opt for Shade while you marvel at the Hummingbirds!
Traveler Reviews (13)
Wyoming/Arizona - July 25-29, 2011 Sorry, but the "date of arrival on this window does not work
Guest: Wayne/Marge/Sharon/John
(Wyoming/Arizona)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
As we drove into the driveway on the first day, a deer in the front yard welcomed us to the property. We found everything to be just as it was presented in the VRBO description. The kitchen and living room were well equipped, comfortable, and serviceable. We were comfortable sleeping and satisfied with the bedroom amenities. The bathrooms were well equipped and very serviceable, although a bit small. We were part of a 4-VRBO group of a family reunion - all within a mile of each other, so we often ate together as a large group at Grand Lake restaurants or had picnics on the Grand Lake beach area. One of the other 4 VRBOs was large enough to accommodate all of us for a couple of evening get-togethers. We found our property to be very comfortable and we were sorry to leave when it came time. We remarked that a winter stay would be very appropriate in this house - it seemed well built and probably warm and cozy in the winter. Grand Lake is beautiful, cold for swimming, but well stocked for several different water craft rides. Shopping is excellent and very friendly. It was truly an ideal place for a family reunion . The directions to locate the house were very well done, and the "open up" and "close down" directions were clear and complete. On the morning of a our second day, 15 deer walked and ate within 15 feet of the back deck. Thank you for sharing your house with us. It has our highest recommendation. ( Sorry, but the "date of arrival" portion of the window below does not comply - it doesn't allow to go back to July, 2011
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Great Vacation in Grand Lake
Guest: Scil
(Mobile, Al.)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
We spent a week in the Bender's chalet and had a wonderful time hiking in the Grand Lake area and in the Rocky Mt. National Park. We did not have to go to the park to see wildlife. They were right in the yard and neighborhood. We saw moose, bears, elk, deer and fox, moose and deer in the yard..
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Comfortable home in a great area of Colorado
Guest: Matt
(Shawnee, KS)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We had a great time at the Deer Chalet. It was a nice retreat after spending a couple days in Estes Park and then heading over to Grand Lake. We (wife and 2 preschool-age children) like to go, go, go, and the Deer Chalet was a great place to come back to for meals and relaxation. Every afternoon, we had a least one mule deer resting in a spot in the side yard when we pulled in the driveway. We saw 2 bull moose near town, and a town of wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park. In mid-summer, I recommend an dusk drive up Trail Ridge Road...wow! And the town of Grand Lake is charming and laid back with some gorgeous views. After experiencing Grand Lake, I'm not sure we'll ever go back to crowds and traffic jams of Estes Park. We are already talking to family about a future family reunion in Grand Lake!
Owner response:Matt: Thank you for your kind comments and I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay in Grand Lake. It is a wonderful location and so much more than Estes Park, with far fewer people, traffic and congestion. It absolutely demonstrates that Less is MORE! Hope to see you again in the future. Fall is simply spectacular with the Golden Aspen, Elk bugling in the valleys of RMNP and even fewer people; but more wildlife. Stephen
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Christmas in the Mountains
Guest: Belinda
(Farmington, NM)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/11
Spending our Christmas vacation in your chalet was wonderful. The Chalet was stocked with everything but a corkscrew. We played games that were there and had enough room for all 8 of us and 2 dogs. While walking back to the chalet from the sledding hill we saw a cow moose and her calf sitting on the front yard of your one of your neighbors. I would love to come by and stay at your chalet in the summer time. We had a great time and found your chalet clean, warm and inviteing.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best Trip/Stay
Guest: NDS
(NE)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
Thank you for sharing your cabin! It was relaxing and cozy and we really enjoyed our time here. We saw lots of moose and did some hiking. We come here every year and this one was the best yet!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful Memories
Guest: JD
(Arizona, Colorado, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10
Review Submitted: 10/01/10
This was our first family vacation. We wanted something that felt like home...with enough separate sleeping areas for everyone. We made a great choice!!! The chalet is exactly as described. Very comfortable...quiet. We would recommend Stephen's chalet to anyone....and have. The Grand Lake area is beautiful. The people are very friendly...and the chalet is a great choice for a vacation stay.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Excellent accommodations and location
Guest: Frank
(Springfield, NE)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
This chalet was the perfect get-a-way location for my wife and I as we celebrated our 25th anniversary in Grand Lake. The home had everything we needed and more as we enjoyed preparing our own meals, watching DVD movies and listening to our favorite music CDs when we weren't hiking our way around nearby Rocky Mountain National Park and other recreation areas. The Columbine Lake area was incredibly quiet with no street lights. We felt like we could grab stars out of the night sky! And we didn't have to go far to find moose, with several spotted within a half mile of the chalet. We certainly wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend this chalet to anyone.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Cameron Macky
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Date of Stay: 09/22/07
Review Submitted: 09/22/07
We had a phenomenal 3 weeks in the cabin - it is beautifully furnished, well-stocked with essentials and located in a wonderful spot. We saw elk & fox & moose in the yard during our stay, and we loved being so close to both the national park and the lakes. We highly recommend this cabin - the owners have done a great job making it a real home away from home. Thanks for a wonderful, memorable vacation.
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Guest: Kim183
(Littleton, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/15/07
Review Submitted: 07/15/07
This Chalet was exactly what we were looking for. We were very comfortable with all aspects of the home. I would recommend this home to anyone interested in staying in Grand Lake. The house is in a wonderful subdivision, which I have stayed in before on several occassions. Best wishes to all. Kim
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