View to the north withmountain view, picnic table and fire circle
Location: Estes Park, Front Range, Colorado, USA (1441 High Vista Drive)
Accommodations: Private Home on One Acre, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
December 24 through New Years--get two holidays and the week between--is open. Book early for spring break.
BOOKING NOW FOR 2010--7 WEEKS ALREADY RESERVED. NO INCREASE IN RATES FOR 2010!
NEVER A CLEANING CHARGE!!
This from a renter after their 2009 stay. They rent every week for a year: "We look forward to spending time again in your lovely cabin. We will plan on the first week in August (2010). I hope I can retire in Estes Park because every year I love it more and more. I have never had a vacation area feel so right as Estes does."
The advantage of this property is the privacy and space, indoors and outdoors-the whole acre is all yours! No neighbors to shake hands with through the window, no noise above, below or beside your vacation home. No shared space, and lots of amenities you won't find in most rentals--Academy Award movies, every small appliance you could want, sunflower shower heads, luxury towels, etc.
This vacation home is available year round. CONSIDER FALL OR WINTER HOLIDAYS, AND SCHOOL BREAKS. October, November and December are open.
When the sweet smell of the pines drifts through your window, the birds flock to the feeder, your campfire softens those marshmallows just right, the coyote runs up the road, or the deer and elk greet you in the front yard, you won't want to go home!
Our private home is on one acre with tall pines, rock outcroppings, and mountain views. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are a wonderland year round. In the fall, you can see the aspen turn to gold and hear the elk bugle during the rut.
In summer, you may hike or ride horses in Rocky Mountain National Park (3 miles away)where wildflowers bloom in abundance, or you can enjoy the hummingbirds (just outside the north picture window), wrens (just outside the kitchen window), bluebirds and other birds that visit our property. At any time,you may hear owls or hear/see coyotes.
Estes Park offers shopping, concerts, live theatre, rodeo, horse shows, tours, and a wide range of restaurants. The Scottish Highlands Festival is held in early September. Horse shows, concerts, and special events--often free of charge--are held regularly May through October in Estes Park.
The master bedroom has a king size bed, TV/VCR/DVD, prints from the National Western Art Show, and adjoining private bath. Our home has queen-size beds in two bedrooms. One bedroom has quilt art, the other has two prints by Bev Doolittle. The bunk room has bunk beds, bath with shower, and a hide-a-bed. (BUNK ROOM NOT AVAILABLE JANUARY THROUGH APRIL.)
The living room has a new queen-size hide-a-bed, fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, southwestern prints by Pena, two recliners and two rocking chairs. The kitchen has everything you would want--see listing below. (We have a Maytag Gemini range with two ovens and ceramic top, and an over-the-range microwave.) There is a full laundry with Maytag washer and dryer, iron and ironing board.
The decks on the north and south sides of the cabin offer full sun (south) or shade (north). There are chairs, lounges, outdoor tables on both decks. The south deck has a gas grill. The north deck has a bird feeder year round and hummingbird feeder in summer.
A fire circle and large picnic table in the north yard are perfect for wiener roasts and smores where the views are outstanding.
Need a backpack or an insulated bag for a picnic? They're here!
Even electric blankets--so no cold sheets on your first night--just turn them on and warm up the beds before you jump in--nice in the wintertime!
Our location is central to Rocky Mountain National Park (3 miles), Estes Park South Park Village (1 mile), Big Thompson River (1 mile), Giant Track Mountain (1/2 mile) and Mary's Lake (2 miles). Estes Park is a couple miles away--far enough from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to shop, dine, and be entertained conveniently. There is a free trolley that runs in summer, and is 1/2 mile away.
We have lots of good references from satisfied renters--the quotes in the guestbook (see link at bottom of this information) are taken from notes left by renters. Many renters have rented for years, and they book next year's time when they leave this year.
WE ARE SORRY WE CANNOT ACCOMODATE PETS DUE TO RENTERS' ALLERGIES, AND THE ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE IN THE AREA. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room, Many Academy Award VCRDVD movies, washer and dryer in home--not shared.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Rates:June-Sept. $850/week for eight people plus tax of 3.7%
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan Feb, Mar. Ap 3 night min. $125/night. Monthly rates negotiable.
Check in 3 PM on Sunday; Check out 10am the next Sunday. Weeks after 1st week are
discounted $50 per week.
IF MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE, THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $7 PER PERSON PER NIGHT.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Don and Dorothy Martin are retired Colorado State University faculty, and have lived in Fort Collins for 35 years. We are native Iowans, raised in Monticello, and educated at Iowa State University. We have three adult children, all living in Fort Collins, ten grandchildren, and six great granddaughters. We love Colorado and the mountains. Don was a professor in Construction Management and had a remodeling business with our son. Dorothy was a professor in human development and the family, was a marriage and family therapist, and worked 27 years for Cooperative Extension at Colorado State. Besides our family, we enjoy bridge, gardening, gospel music, travel, and good food.
Why the Owner Chose Estes Park
This is to be a retirement home for us, so it is furnished and kept in great condition. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park provide plenty of things to do. Good hospital and medical care is available in Estes Park. Lots of restaurants, churches, recreation activites, and a nice senior citizen center are all available to renters. You will find a small village atmostphere in Estes Park. There are many ethnic festivals, rodeos, concerts, melodramas and other special events. When it's hot at lower elevations, it is nice in Estes Park.
The Unique Benefits of this Private Home on One Acre
This mountain property is located on one acre--plenty of private parking. Not a condo or apartment, but space for the kids to play and explore. Quiet with no noisy neighbors.
Many amenities that will keep you occupied on that occasional rainy day--videos/cds/dvds, games, cards and puzzles--much more than a hotel room would have.
And many amenities to prepare you for the outdoors--hiking poles, bear bells, back packs, small insulated bags, etc.
Three notebooks with information on hiking trails, night skies, preventing altitude sickness, and wildlife. Library of books on Rocky Mountain National Park, flowers, trees, birds, elk and other wildlife of the Estes Valley, hiking and trails, campfire songs, and others.
Easy financial arrangements using postdated checks for deposit and balance. Cleaning always included in the weekly rate. Renters like our system. AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND!
This is a place to create memories--telling stories around the campfire in the evening, eating lunch on the deck, watching the birds, elk and deer.
Property Photos
- View to the north withmountain view, picnic table and fire circle - Estes Park, CO - Colorado Resort Lodging
- Dining area and kitchen--cheerful south facing windows - Estes Park, CO - Colorado Resort Lodging
- Living room with recliners,Pena art, and north facing picture window - Estes Park, CO - Colorado Resort Lodging
Guest Comments (56)
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Thanks again for the use of your cabin. We had great weather and a wonderful time. A big herd of maybe 20 cows and one bull elk right in front of the cabin.
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Dear Dorothy and Don, We had a great time here and enjoyed the cabin so much--so very comfortable and reasonably priced! We'd recommend this place to anyone.
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We enjoyed your cabin very much. Our family enjoyed the firepit and our two grandsons liked having their own space in the bunkhouse. The only thing they missed out there was a TV, but they were busy doing things around Estes Park most of the time anyway. The cabin has everything anyone would need and the view spectacular. We were never bored. Thanks! P.S. We did see deer a few times in the yard, which was fun to see and we all enjoyed watching the birds at their feeders.
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We look forward to spending time again in your lovely cabin. We will plan on the first week of August (2010). I hope I can retire in Estes park because very year I love it more and more. I have never had a vacation area feel so right as Estes does. Thanks again.
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Thank you so much for loaning (renting)your cabin to us for the week! We had a great time and felt perfectly at home. Your rates are more than reasonable. Take care and God Bless!
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Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your home! We had a great time!
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Laura Hail , San Angelo, Tx
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We loved it here! Thanks SO MUCH. Love to come back sometime!
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Thank you so much for your comfy home, and the quietness and beauty of this area. We appreciated all the kitchen amentities, and the very comfortable beds. Is there any time around Thanksgiving available for three nights?
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We had a wonderful week at the cabin and the kids love to visit. Thank you for allowing us to rent from you. I hope we can make it out next year. Julie is checking out the dates right now. You should be hearing form her shortly. Thanks again. (Owner's note: Have booked an August week for 2009!)