Trail Creek Ranch Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 23993

Trail Creek Ranch -house and river

 

Location: Red Feather Lakes, Front Range, Colorado, USA (Fort Collins 40 miles East, Red Feather 17 miles South)

Accommodations:  Ranch House, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 17-18)

Vintage... unique Trail Creek Ranch on fishing river. Built in the 1880s, this unique ranch offers solitude, beauty, and a feeling of the old west. Located in the hills of Cherokee Park at 7000 feet and is open from April 1st to October 31st.

Brown and rainbow trout cruise the mile and a half of premier catch-and-release fishing water with beaver ponds and riffles that are yours alone. Take a picnic basket lunch and enjoy the plentiful birds, wildlife, and wildflowers. Throw your sleeping bags in the front yard or on the hill, watch a million stars and be serenaded by the coyotes and the river.

Bike, hike, or ride the 400 acre ranch property or explore the miles of Game and Fish property and the Forest Service just across the road. Walk out your door and the North Fork of the Poudre and Trail Creek meet right across the front yard. Get a workout playing badminton, volleyball, paddle tennis, croquet and horseshoes.

The interior of the house has all the modern conveniences and has still maintained the charm of this old dude ranch with much of the original knotty pine and furnishings. The large dining and living room can easily accommodate a crowd in front of the stone fireplace. Lots of books, games, and toys are there for your enjoyment. We have 4 bedrooms downstairs with furnish one queen bed, one double, 5 twins, and a vintage wagon wheel fold-out couch). If you rent the upstairs too, it has 4 bedrooms with 2 doubles, and 4 twins. Our house is half mile up the driveway and you may use our phone or hike to the hill-tops for cell service.


The activities and attractions listed in the "nearby" section are in Fort Collins which is 40 miles east of the ranch, Red Feather Lakes is 17 miles south and Laramie Wyoming is 35 miles north. Hike the tundra in Medicine Bow National Forest, just a little more than an hour away. Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo and parades) are the last couple of weeks in July.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
  • Mountain View
• Other Amenities
  • Coffee Maker, Picnic Basket, Stereo w/Cassette Player, Paddle Tennis Raquets, Croquet Set, Volleyball, Badminton, Horseshoes
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Swimming
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Galleries, Jubilee Days Rodeo- Laramie, Cheyenne Frontier Days, University of Wyo Art Museum & U of W Geology Museum

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Regular Rate (4 bedrooms).... $225/night (2 night minimum) .. $1,200/week.
Upstairs included (8 bedrooms total)...$400/night ...$2,200/weekly
Monthly $4,000 or $1800 monthly for year-round
$150 refundable damage deposit at check-in
Rates are for up to 2-17 people - 20 maximum
50% advance required to reserve dates. Balance due at check in.
No smoking. $50 per dog.
Add state tax of 3.7%

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

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• 07/17/08
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  jamie , longview, texas
  • If you are looking for beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and COMPLETE solitude this is your place. No traffic and lots of stars. My husband and I along with 16 others just spent 8 nights at this wonderful haven. The house had beds for all 18 of us. It is old and full of character. Be sure and read the white notebook to appreciate everything. Even in July we used the fireplace in the mornings and evenings. The house has a large sitting area and large table in the dining area. The kitchen is fully stocked for large groups. Outside the river is just a few steps from the house. We did lots of fishing and we brought tire tubes from home to tube the river. There is a volleyball net, where we had a lot of games. We played badminton, horseshoes and just enjoyed the beautiful views. We brought extra chairs and there was no need. They have plenty of chairs outside and inside. During the day we hiked and biked on endless trails. We brought some of the bikes and rented some in Fort Collins for the week. At night there is a wonderful firepit on the river. Lars kept us stocked in firewood and we sat around the fire every night to end our day. There are lots of games and books sprinkled thru the house as well. Plenty to do without ever leaving the ranch. Fort Collins is about 35 miles away. We went on a great rafting trip and my sons also kayaked. On our last day some of us had a massage to end the trip. Would suggest you grab your food in Fort Collins before you get to the ranch. They have a grill we used most every night. If you forget something it is not a short drive. We have been all over Colorado vacationing and this will go down as one of our favorite places. Wondeful week and the Larson's were extremely helpful. TIP: We were traviling with several teenagers and there is not any cell service. Our bunch found they could get reception at the call box about two miles from the house. You can choose to share this or not. It was nice to not have phones. We are back home and wish we were back on the ranch!!!!!!!!!!!
• 01/03/08
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  Kevin Blagg , Centennial, CO
  • My wife, Annie and I just had a wonderful New Years' Eve at the cabin. We went up on the 28th and stayed through the 1st, along with a few friends. All the rooms were perfect - my wife and I actually had trouble deciding which room we wanted, they were all so nice! We had many fun times and good meals around the dining table. The gas fireplace was a good place to spend a quiet morning or lazy afternoon in front of. Lars was kind enough to cut some wood for the fire pit - Thanks!! And everyone loved to see the horse, Magic, who would greet us every morning at the window. Great Cabin, outstanding location and awesome renters - We'll be back!
• 07/16/06
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  Glenn & Debbie Cernosek , Cedar Park, Texas
  • We had the most wonderful time on the Larson's ranch. It is such a pieceful, beautiful and interesting place. We climbed mountains, fished, played in the river, rested on the porch and explored as much of the ranch as we possibly could. Our three boys loved every minute and we were all so sad to leave. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Amy and Lars for your hospitality.
• 06/10/06
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  Daniel , Houston, TX
  • This is great place to stay. The ranch house is charming large and roomy making for a very enjoyable stay. The views are incredible. I would like to thank Amy & Lars for there great hospitality!
• 06/10/06
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  Daniel , Houston, TX
  • This is great place to stay. The ranch house is charming large and roomy making for a very enjoyable stay. The views are incredible. I would like to thank Amy & Lars for there great hospitality!
• 08/09/05
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  Marleen , Redfield, South Dakota
  • I would move in and stay forever if I could!! Beautiful drive, scenery, wildlife, Warm and inviting home with plenty of room! A wonderful place that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed instantly! Love the down home atmosphere!
• 06/29/05
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  Tom Sproat , Northern Kentucky
  • The ranch house and surround area were just the ticket. Plenty of room in the house for everyone to relax and the hiking on the ranch was a big hit with everyone. We're defintely hoping for another visit.
• 06/08/05
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  Henry Gardiner , Denver, CO
  • What a lovely place! Beautiful river valley! Seeing ALL those stars and hearing the river at night is a special bonus for a city dweller like me. The ranch house has plenty of room for family dinners, skits, and music. The living room is a great place for board games and reading by the fireplace. We played volley ball in the yard, fished from the banks of the river in the meadow, and took nice walks up the road and over the hills. Very relaxing. Modern enough for a hot shower and zapping the maple syrup but certainly not the Plaza Hotel. Yet, this one of a kind place is just primitive enough to be reminded that Wyoming and the Real West is close at hand.
• 06/08/05
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  Fred & Cyndi Gile , Fort Collins, CO
  • What a great place! We had our family reunion at the ranch and it was perfect! Amy and Lars are wonderful people, who care about your stay! I would recommend this retreat over and over again! Thanks, Amy & Lars!

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