Location: Boulder, Front Range, Colorado, USA (Boulder 14-Niwot 7-DIA/Denver 45-Estes Pk 30-Ft Collins 30)
Accommodations: Home, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
Want to begin your day with a 5K circuit run with great views of the Rocky Mountains (Long's Peak) through two groomed parks and open space around a lake populated with herons, pelicans, red wings and geese? A local bald eagle couple and foxes can be occasionally spotted. And who doesn't enjoy the antics of prairie dogs on their haunches watching as you pass through Boulder County Open Space? Take a short detour off the main running/jogging/biking path and visit the historical agricultural farm. After your run, take a restful walk along the Oligarchy Greenway 1/8 mile into the morning sun for coffee and scones (Starbucks and/or Human Bean).
Not up for all that activity? For a leisurely alternative, make your own blended smoothie, freshly juiced vegetable drink or coffee from beans and enjoy it on the back deck and shady back yard with its eating space for 6-8. Just inside, the kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, eating and serving supplies you could need, including a coffee maker, microwave, Kitchen Aid blender and a Kitchen Aid mixer. Basic cooking supplies are available if you need a cup of flour, some salt or a pinch of spices.
From a viewing deck, accessible by sliding and french doors off the master and 2nd bedroom, enjoy a long view of Lake Macintosh, Long's Peak--great light and shadows in early mornings and dusk year round! Play tennis or practice your basketball shots (dribble the short walk to the half court). Put the kids in the big yellow utility wagon with a picnic, soccer ball, roller racers, fishing poles or kites to either of the two parks you pass on your run around the lake where they can play in well-maintained playgrounds and grassy areas--plenty of room for Frisbee tossing or kite flying. Fishing (catch and release), volleyball courts in each of the two parks, tennis courts across the street and a half-court for basketball pick-up in one of the parks. Owner provides tennis rackets, volleyball, basketball, soccer ball and roller racers for the kids. Oh, yes, and a canoe with nifty trailer, paddles and life jackets for two adults, a teen and a toddler can be pulled across the street for a fun hour or two on the water where you may be the only craft on the lake.
Enjoy evening visits or family game time in the family room. Television with cable, video and board games are available, including a tabletop mini pool table. A computer for checking your email and WIFI is available throughout. Or, if it is chilly outside, a wood fire in the fireplace will warm you up and the firewood is provided. Caretaker on property cares for yards, snow.
Longmont is a surprising community, with an excellent library, interesting downtown with lots of art and antique shops, a beautiful commemorative rose garden with dozens of varieties, bicycle, rollerblading or walking paths, including the St. Vrain and the Left Hand Greenways among others, recreation and athletic facilities including the YMCA and Longmont Recreation Center (both have indoor pools and water slides), lots of restaurants and fast food outlets.
Boulder's "no growth" city ordinances have pushed many retail markets to Longmont. In that 1/8 mile from the home, you will find Safeway, Blockbuster, Green Cleaners, Subway, Daylight Donuts, Restaurants and Pizza and in Longmont you will find major restaurants and shopping within short drives or bicycle rides.
Within 2 hours of many ski areas, including some of Colorado's smaller gems, such as El Dora. Estes Park and the infamous Stanley Hotel is just 45 minutes west at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Forest. See elk herds, bighorn sheep and lots of animal and natural beauty is a short drive west on our section of Highway 66.
Drive time to Boulder 15 minutes or bicycle there in 45; Denver 45 minutes; Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park 65 minutes; Breckenridge 100 minutes, Ft. Collins 35 minutes, and airport 60 minutes.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: House fan, ceiling fans and floor fans.
- Washer: Washer in unit.
- Dryer: Dryer in unit.
- Linens Provided: Bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels and tablecloths are provided for inside and outside deck.
- Wood Fireplace: High efficiency wood fireplace in family room, firewood is provided.
- Beds
- Double Bed: Verlo mattress, wake up refreshed.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Second bedroom can be set up with 2-3 extra large/extra high twin air mattresses and/or with 1 queen size air mattress. Notify owner of your preference so that all will be ready for your arrival.
- Child Bed (3) : Twin/child bed in optional 3rd bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Television in master bedroom and in family room (below) connected to cable.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Small television with DVD player available. Family DVDs available.
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library (2) : A VHS library of 25 classic, mostly family, videos; a DVD library of 10 childrens' movies.
- Video Game Console: Vintage Nintendo, two players, including Tetris, Mario Brothers, Pac Man. Ok, it is outdated, but has a fun appeal to all.
- Video Games (6) : 6 Nintendo games.
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen fully loaded with appliances, including Kitchen Aid mixer (with all attachments, including pasta making) and Kitchen Aid blender, Omega juicer. Dishes and glasses, pots and pans for cooking, baking and serving. So you don't have to buy pounds of flour, sugar, salt, cooking oils and other baking supplies and spices, some staples kept in stock with the agreement that you will leave a small payment to cover what you use so it can be replenished for the next guests.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you could need to prepare a gourmet meal, mix up and bake a special dessert.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Barbecue grill and utensils.
- Deck/Patio: Deck with teak table and 6 chairs and a separate patio area with teak rocker and 2 additional chairs.
- Balcony: Balcony accessible from upper two bedrooms through sliding and a french door. Views of lake and Long's Peak.
- View/Location
- Lake View: Lake MacIntosh is directly across the street, surrounded by 5K walking/biking path, 2 manicured parks and views of Long's Peak.
- Water View: Lake MacIntosh is directly across the street, surrounded by 5K walking/biking path, 2 manicured parks and views of Long's Peak.
- Mountain View: Views of the front range, including Long's Peak.
- Communications
- Computer: G4 Macintosh Desktop and printer. WIFI available throughout home.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available throughout and near home.
- Other Amenities
- Use of canoe, tennis racquets, family games, children's roller racers, utility wagon (pack a picnic and the kids for a visit to the park).
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Fenced back yard, family games, family movies.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: This is not a party house. Normal family or outside event noise is acceptable, but proximity to neighbors means loud music and noise are not OK.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not allowed in or near the home. Cigarette butts/cigars and cigar butts are not welcome. Absolutely no smoking or use of illegal drugs. And, sorry, no smoking of prescription marijuana.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Seven miles to Lyons, entry to Rocky Mountain National Park (through Estes Park) where you will see and hear elk, bighorn sheep and many other high country animals. 15 minutes from Boulder with walking mall and street entertainers in the heart of downtown. Nearby mountain biking and high country hiking paths, mini-golf and go-cart tracks, large screen movie theatres, lots of shopping, chain and local restaurants in Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel and Boulder. Across street from the property: tennis, volleyball, 2 children's parks, covered picnic tables, expanses of grass for frisbee throwing and kite flying, basketball half-court for one/two on one/two, canoe/2 kayak/wind sail boat entrances, 5K running/jogging path around the lake, bicycles and baby carriages ok, variety of birds including eagle pair, foxes and prairie dogs. Friendly users. Nearby greenway with 10 mile round trip bike ride (from Golden Ponds W to Sandstone Ranch E along Left Hand Creek). Bus service to Boulder, Denver, Fla
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer $575-$650/week (7 nights) Winter $625-$700/week (7 nights)
$200 reservation fee in advance
$200-300 security and (extra) cleaning deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1988
Photo with grandson Charles, Lake MacIntosh in the background Carolyna enjoys bicycling around Lake MacIntosh or on the St Vrain and Left Hand Greenways (around Golden Ponds and east). She is mother of 5 and grandmother of 5, multicultural, and is a mediator, consultant and professional counselor. Her quarters are on the premises, so she is available to make your stay as pleasant as possible and to care for the lawns and gardens.
Why the Owner Chose Boulder
Longmont is a vital and interesting city with many amenities, lots of community events including downtown events, runs and bicycle races (a bicycle friendly town), concerts in the park and at the library, a museum, recreation centers and all the restaurants and shopping outlets you might need. It is close to Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins and within 2 hours of major ski areas. Estes Park and the infamous Stanley Hotel is just 45 minutes west at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Forest with its elk herds, bighorn sheep and lots of animal and natural beauty is a short drive west on our section of Highway 66.
The Unique Benefits of this Home
This home is filled with the great smell of fresh air, very clean, nicely furnished and very well maintained with lots of amenities and resources to surprise and please you and with fun outdoor and adventure activities just across the street and within short drives along Colorado's Front Range and into the Rocky Mountains.
Property Photos
- Harvard House from the Park at Sunset - Boulder, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
- Patio - Teak Furnishings for 6 (Separate sitting area with rocker and 2 chairs) - Boulder, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
- Kitchen and Appliances - Boulder, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
- Master Bedroom Oak Sleigh Bed, 6 Drawer Oak Dresser with 3-Panel Mirror
- Bathroom Cabinet and Mirror
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