Location: Estes Park, Front Range, Colorado, USA (45 Minutes from Boulder, Ft. Collins, Loveland, Longmont) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House on Big Thompson River
Come to Sharp's Elk River Retreat and enjoy this BEAUTIFUL Estes Park mountain home right on the Big Thompson River. Just minutes from Downtown Estes Park, watch ducks, geese, elk and deer in the river and the adjacent pond. Enjoy the bugling serenade of the elk each fall. View Longs Peak and other spectacular mountain vistas from the house windows and the outdoor porches.
Enjoy the flowers of spring and the breathtaking colors of autumn. Listen to the sounds of the river as you sleep at night, read in the River Room or relax outside. Grill on your porch overlooking the river. Enjoy your meals outside or inside. You can even fish from your own door.
Feed the ducks and geese. Snuggle up with a good book in our library/River Room (we have a selection of books for you to share). Watch DVDs in our comfortable living room. All of this and more from our beautiful, sunny, Elk River Retreat.
Walk to town, restaurants, shopping, the water/amusement park, the tram or Performance Park. Hike dozens of trails in the town and in Rocky Mountain National Park. Walk the Lake Estes trail. Play golf or miniature golf on several Estes Park courses. Enjoy a horseback ride in town or in the park.
Plan an outing to identify the many birds in the area. Snow-shoe or cross-country ski in the winter months. Attend one of our many plays year-round. Attend one of our many year-round town activities (Scottish Irish Festival, Jazzfest, Artwalk, Rooftop Rodeo, Snow-Shoe Days, "Catch the Glow" Christmas Parade, 4th of July Fireworks, Elkfest and more). Plan a picnic for lunch or dinner and bask in the beauty of this mountain hide-a-way.
Experience real peace and make lasting memories. This is a perfect home for family and friends. Enjoy the beauty of this very special Elk River Retreat, in Estes Park, Colorado.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking : There is a car-port attached to the house.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace : There is also an elecric fireplace in the master bedroom.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : There are king beds in the master bedroom and one of the spare downstairs bedrooms.
- Queen Bed : There is a queen bed in the second spare bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed : The reading room/library offers a trundle bed which can be made into 2 twins or an additional king bed.
- Convertible Bed : Our reading room/library has a queen sleeper sofa and is located upstairs, adjacent to the living/dining/kitchen, with a 1/2 bath.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : The downstairs master bedrrom has a jetted tub.
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : We have a large flatscreem TV upstairs in the living room and smaller flatscreens in all the bedrooms downstairs.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is large, spacious and fully equipped. Prepare fabulous meals together in this open living/dining/kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Included are coffeemaker, toaster, blender, microwave, baking dishes and everything else you will need to prepare wonderful meals.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : The gas grill is located on the south balcony. You can enjoy the wildlife while grilling your favorite meal.
- Deck/Patio : We have a wrap-around deck that overlooks the Big Thompson river.
- Balcony : There is always something to see from the balcony. It overlooks the river, so you can enjoy watching the ducks and geese as well as the elk come for a drink. It also is located across from Coffee on the Rocks.
- Gazebo : We have a covered swing/gazebo located next to the river so you can swing and enjoy the wildlife right next to you.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Our home is directly on the Big Thompson River, in the town limits and within walking distance of all town activities, shops and restaurants.
- Water View : We enjoy a direct view of the Coffee on the Rocks pond, which boasts ducks year-round, seasonal geese and ample elk and deer.
- Mountain View : View longs peak from the house and many other beautiful mountain vistas.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We offer free hi-speed wireless broadband internet for your convenience.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- There is a small pond directly across the river with year-round ducks, seasonal geese and year-round elk and deer. We're directly across the river from Coffee on the Rocks and the Rock Shop.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May - September: $2500/wk Saturday to Saturday
November - April: $300 per night. Minimum 2 night stay.
Pay by personal check or cashier's check.
There is also a 9.7% tax and a $150 cleaning fee in addition to the above rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Riverfront Home in Town with Sun and Mountain Views!
Year Purchased: 2011
Property Photos
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- Our beautiful home from across the Big Thompson River. - Estes Park - Beautiful River Front Home
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- Another view from across the Big Thompson. - Estes Park - Beautiful River Front Home
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- The outdoor gazebo/swing. - Estes Park - Beautiful River Front Home
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- Coffee on the Rocks, across the Big Thompson River.
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- See the elk right below the kitchen balcony.
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- Our view upriver from the kitchen porch.
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- Outdoor, wrap-around porch overlooking Big Thompson River.
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- Our front door and wrap-around porch.
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- The upstairs patio right off the kitchen.
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- The master bedroom with a king bed and an elecric fireplace.
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- Bedroom 2 with a queen bed and a view overlooking the Big Thompson.
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- Bedroom 3 with king bed with a view up Pine River Lane.
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- The reading room/library with a trundle bed and couch.
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- The high table in the living room.
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- Our luxurious over stuffed couch.
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- The spacious kitchen.
Traveler Reviews (1)
Wonderful place to stay!
Guest: Tami H.
Date of Stay: 12/22/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
What a wonderful place to spend Christmas time with family! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay here at Elk River Retreat. Lots and lots of space to lounge and just spend quality time with loved ones. Every room is equiped with a great television and the place is super comfy! We enjoyed preparing our meals from the fully equiped gourmet kitchen! Mom and I cooked up a storm and had a blast! The location is perfect! Even though it's just minutes from the downtown shops and grocery, we woke up in the mornings looking out the glorious windows feeling like we were secluded in the woods! So serene! Our family felt so comfortable and "at home" here. During our stay we enjoyed visiting with family, we toured the Stanley Hotel, we browsed the shops downtown and took advantage of some super sales! We also drove into the National Park and took the kids sledding, saw some big herds of elk, and enjoyed the ducks that fly in every day just right out the kitchen deck!! They almost eat out of your hand!!! Loved them!!! :-) We highly recommend this property. It has a very clean, spacious, home away from home feeling, and we definitely will stay here again. Thanks for providing such a comfortable space where we were able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas!!!
Owner response:Thank you for the wonderful words about our home. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and we hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sharing our home with you and your family in the future!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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