Location: Longmont, Front Range, Colorado, USA (Boulder 14-Niwot 7-DIA/Denver 45-Estes Pk 30-Ft Collins 30)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Home
This home is filled with the smell of fresh air, clean, nicely furnished and well maintained with lots of amenities to surprise and please you. Outdoor activities just across the street and within short drives along Colorado's Front Range and into the Rocky Mountains.
Begin your day with a 5K circuit cross-country ski or run with views of the Long's Peak and open space around a lake populated with herons, pelicans, red wings and geese. A bald eagle couple and foxes can be occasionally spotted. And who doesn't enjoy the antics of prairie dogs as you pass through Boulder County Open Space? Take a short detour off the path and visit the historical agricultural farm. Instead, you can choose a restful walk along the Oligarchy Greenway 1/8 mile into morning sun for coffee at Starbucks, Daylight Donuts or Mr. Bean. Within 6 blocks, you will find groceries, videos, a green cleaners, sandwiches and pizza.
This property is especially friendly to families and couples that will enjoy two groomed parks, tennis and volleyball courts all right across the street. A furnished deck, fenced back yard, canoe, bike with child seat or bike trailer, and children's outdoor toys make for summer fun. Put the kids in the big yellow utility wagon with a picnic, soccer ball, roller racers, or kites to either of the two parks on the lake where they can play in maintained playgrounds--plenty of open grass. Fishing, 2 volleyball courts, tennis courts, a half-court for basketball, covered picnic tables and non-motorized boat entrances.
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 a fun hour or two on the water. With all this activity, you will be glad that there is an energy efficient washer and dryer available -- and a drying rack for the ecologically-minded.
Not up for all that activity? Make your own blended smoothie, freshly juiced vegetable drink or coffee with water straight from the mountains. Enjoy it on the back deck and shady back yard with its eating space for 6-8. The kitchen has all the appliances, cookware, eating and serving supplies you could need, including a Kitchen Aid blender with pasta maker and mixer, electric waffle maker and pressure cooker. Recycling is expected and you are encouraged to contribute non-protein food scraps to the composter. From a viewing deck off the master and 2nd bedroom, enjoy a long view of Lake Macintosh, Long's Peak!
Enjoy evening visits or family game time in the family room. Television with cable and DVD or VHS players with children's DVDs and family VHS available, chess and board games such as tabletop mini pool table. Vintage Nintendo and Play Station available with a separate monitor and game playing area, leaving the television free for movies. A Macintosh desktop is available 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, fire starter and firewood are provided. A chiminea on the deck will warm you on chilly evenings. Caretaker on property cares for yards and gardens and removes snow.
Longmont is a very family friendly city, filled with parks, hiking and biking trails and lakes. The County Fair Grounds host livestock shows, antique auctions, arts and crafts fairs, the farmers' market and other festivals and is within 2 miles of the vacation rental. The St. Vrain and Left Hand Greenway offers bicycle, rollerblading or walking paths--14 mile round trip of sidewalk trails with Golden Ponds (fishing and wildlife) and Roger's Grove (festivals and fishing) on the west and Sandstone Park (ballparks, skateboard park and picnic areas) on the east. Community events include downtown art walks, runs and bicycle races (a bicycle friendly town), ice skating rink, concerts in the park and at the library and a museum. Enjoy concerts in Roosevelt Park near the Rose Garden and Senior Center.
Longmont is also 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, recreation and athletic facilities including the YMCA and Longmont Recreation Center (both have indoor pools and water slides), a senior center that serves lunches Monday-Friday, a beautiful museum and cultural center, lots of restaurants and fast food outlets and a United Artist 10 Theatre with the best popcorn in the area. Find all the restaurants and shopping outlets you might need. Longmont has been a magnet for popular restaurants, clothing and specialty stores. Boulder's "no growth" city ordinances have pushed many retail markets to Longmont.
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. 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 its walking mall, frequent festivals, street entertainers (kids like these), restaurants and activities that cater to adult interests. 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. Bus service to Boulder, Denver, DIA. It is close to 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer in unit.
- Dryer : Dryer in unit; a drying rack is also provided for those who are energy conscious.
- Linens Provided : Bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels and tablecloths are provided for inside and outside deck table.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Limited space, please call ahead.
- Wood Fireplace : High efficiency wood fireplace in family room, fire starter and firewood are provided.
- Wood Stove : Chiminea on the back deck can be used to warm the area for cool evenings. Fire starter and firewood are provided
- Beds
- Double Bed : Verlo mattress, wake up refreshed. See optional queen size air mattress in flex room below.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Second bedroom can be set up with 2-3 extra large/extra high twin air mattresses or combined to create a queen size air mattress. Notify owner of your preference so that all will be ready for your arrival.
- Child Bed : Twin/child bed in optional 3rd bedroom - ask about use of this 3rd room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Television/DVD player in master bedroom and TV in family room both connected to basic cable.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : Small television with DVD player available. Family DVDs available. Second television monitor available for video games (Nintendo and Play Station with some games provided).
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library (2) : A VHS library of 25 classic, mostly family, videos; a DVD library of 10 childrens' movies. Local DVD rental at Blockbuster (6 block walk) or Red Box (4 block walk).
- Video Game Console (2) : Vintage Nintendo, two players, including Tetris, Mario Brothers, Pac Man. Ok, it is outdated, but has a fun appeal to all. Also Play Station and games.
- Video Games : 6 Nintendo and 6 Play Station 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, electric waffle maker. 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. Outside composter for those with ecological tendencies, recycle vegetables, baked goods, bread. Recycling is expected and you are requested to contribute non-protein food scraps to the composter.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave : Above stove microwave oven.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Barbecue grill and utensils.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Deck with teak table and 6 chairs and a separate patio area with teak rocker and 2 additional chairs. Chiminea available to warm the deck on cool evenings, fire starter and firewood provided.
- 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), ice chest and folding lawn chair, bike with child seat or attach the trailer for 2 little ones. Yard and garden care are provided.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Fenced back yard, family games, family movies, electronic games and separate monitor, outdoor toys, two parks across the street, lake, too. Fenced yard, sand box and swing.
- 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, use of illegal drugs or use of smokable prescription drugs.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- 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, DIA
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer $995-1295/week (7 nights) Winter $850-995/week (7 nights)
$200 reservation fee in advance
$200-300 security/cleaning deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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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. Owner and gardener quarters are on the premises to be available to make your stay as pleasant as possible and to care for the lawns and gardens.
Why the Owner Chose Longmont
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 House
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.
*An air cleaner and a humidifier are available. Green/clean cleaning products are used and no smoking or perfumed products (such as glade or fabreeze) are allowed or used ever. No pet hair, allergy safe.
Property Photos
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- Vacation Home Longmont Colorado - Longmont, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
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- Patio - Teak Furnishings for 6 (Separate sitting area with rocker and 2 chairs) - Longmont, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
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- Kitchen and Appliances - Longmont, Colorado - Vacation Home across from Lake Macintosh near Tennis and Parks
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- Master Bedroom Oak Sleigh Bed, 6 Drawer Oak Dresser with 3-Panel Mirror
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- Game Area in Family Room
Traveler Reviews (6)
A pleasant retreat in Longmont Colorado
Guest: Cyndy
(Bismarck ND)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
Our family enjoyed our stay in Carolina's home.She was very gracious,we were treated like family from the minute that we arrived. The properity was just as described in the listing. If you are looking for a Home Away in th Longmont area, it would be a good choice.
Owner response:Cyndy: Your review is kind. Thank you so much! I do hope to see you again when you may have time for a visit. Sincerely, Carolyna 303-772-1714
Recommended for:Families with young children.
"Far Above Average VRBO Stay in Fabulous Longmont, CO location"
Guest: Beth & Craig
(Floreal, Mauritius)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 10/11/11
Live by a lake, have use of a canoe, bikes, and tennis rackets and live in beauty--Carolyna is a superb hostess. She provides a home that has everything--3 levels of living space, internet, computer, cable tv, lovely enclosed back yard, grill and a large parking area right beside the house. She allowed us to keep two cars and motorcycle there. She welcomed us with a well-stocked kitchen, spotless home, all top-quality appliances. In addition, Carolyna provided us with a wealth of information about the place, coupons for icecream and stays at Breckinridge. She had a supply of toys for children and gave our daughter a gift when we left. She was helpful in all regards. Right across the street is lovely Lake MacIntosh, about 3.5 miles around with park land, volleyball courts, prairie dogs, bunnies and farmland. We ran and biked around it most days. Unlike some other vrbo hosts, Carolyna is accommodating and kind. She told us that she "had our back," should anything go wrong. The first day I broke a plate and she said it was fine. We have stayed at other places with airbnb where the host quibbles about every little thing we did (cigarette butt on the patio) and we have also experienced one host who accused us of breaking everything she could think of after we left in an attempt to gouge more money out of us. Because you never can tell with vrbo hosts, we want you to know that Carolyna is pure gold and worth every penny you spend on her place. I highly recommend her place for any vrbo traveler who knows what I'm talking about! On top of the high quality of the home, Longmont is gorgeous. I had no idea what beauty lay in the shadow of Mt. Longmont. We were treated to sunrises and sunsets day after day, moon rises over the mountain range, silvery evening lake runs and easy access to the mountains.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Renters Beware
Guest: Sabra P.
Date of Stay: 06/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
There is a man renting the basement & he DOES have access to the home. You are renting 1/3 of house that is shared w/owner & tenant & partial use of yard. Street parking only! Drive reserved for owner. NO AIR CONDITIONING! Inside home temp was 89- 90 deg (w/windows open). At midnight, several nights it was 87 deg trying to sleep. Attic fan has 60 min timer, rendering it useless @ night. Basement was cooler where most of us slept, leaving 2 BR’s empty. (owner does have AC in her part of the house.) Must keep all windows open for air. Most unsafe we’ve ever felt in a rental. Front BR’s only have doors (no windows), had to leave open during night for air. Very busy/noisy St., 5am birds & owner in yard @ 6am. Park Const. mess across the street. BR#3 Beds are AIR mattresses w/tshirt sheets awful to sleep on. Extensive cleaning rules. Must strip all beds, clean baths & kitchen, sweep & vac ALL floors, empty trashes. Softball families stay away…. Checkout is 10am, try getting her list done, packing & getting to the ball field. Make complaints after you get deposit back. If she were in TX we’d be in small claims court. Must use her products for your laundry. Owner threatens huge washer/dryer cleaning fee if you don’t. Left home on 2nd day & returned to find our laundry supplies empty? How did that happen? Washing machine is full of mold/mildew & has a foul odor. On the 1st day, told owner of our safety concerns about a man living in basement w/access to home & her clever disclosure of air mattresses. Her response to our complaints, “ I could have rented this property for twice what you are paying & not got yelled at.” This set the tone for the entire week. Owner entered home to replace deflated air mattress & initiated conversation w/our daughter about her disappointment that we would question her disclosures of the property description & her integrity. My daughter was very upset at being put in that position. Owner changed our rental agreement after departure & even though we provided her w/written confirmation from both parties of our changes prior to our arrival, she used our cleaning deposit as additional rental fee. We left home in immaculate condition. I would never rent from this woman again. The home in itself was not bad, but having to deal with no A/C and all of her issues & demands was a nightmare. Very unsafe & unprofessional & we highly recommend you look elsewhere for your Longmont Rental Needs. Rent at your own risk! You must stroke Owner’s ego.
Owner response:No owner likes to have unhappy guests and this guest was unhappy when she arrived. She had accepted a 50% discount to account for the park upgrade work across the street and within an hour of her arrival we offered an immediate refund and assistance for finding alternative accommodations. This offer was refused and, despite good-faith efforts to accommodate her ongoing concerns (e.g. bought new bed and linens), her complaints continued to multiply. Two of the claims she makes above are accurate and should remind potential guests to carefully review the web listings and rental contract where this information is provided: 1. the home is not air conditioned -- A/C is not necessary in Colorado's dry climate and A/C is not advertised in VRBO/HomeAway (however, in addition to the house fan, there are ceiling fans in each room and floor fans available); and 2. two bedrooms are furnished with top of the line mattresses on oak bed frames -- the third bedroom is a flex room with different size high-quality air mattresses to accommodate the variety of guests that enjoy the Harvard Street Home and this is shown on VRBO and HomeAway listings. Upper level bedrooms' sliding and french doors open to an inaccessible second-story lake-and-mountain viewing deck that is pictured on the registration form. The Harvard Street House is kept in white-glove, allergy-free condition and is in an excellent location for all our guests, including families of players in the annual July 4th softball tournament. In fact, the home is within walking distance along a greenway to Garden Acres, one of the several game venues. There is a lake, tennis courts, a 5K path and two parks directly across the street, the home offers a fenced yard, flower-filled planters on the deck and a second shady sitting area. Guests can use the charcoal barbecue and enjoy morning coffee or meals on the back deck (surrounded by well-kept flowers, an herb garden and tomatoes on the vine), a canoe, and bicycles. Children's toys and play areas available, including a swing and sandbox. Please feel free to contact the owner of the Harvard Street House at 303-772-1714 if you have any questions or concerns about this guest's unhappy allegations.
Recommended for:
Month in Longmont
Guest: Karen
(United States)
Date of Stay: 07/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/02/11
This is the perfect house for ANYONE. Besides being beautiful, immaculate, comfortable, and centrally located, the house is inviting as is the wonderful owner, Carolyna. The lake directly across the street is fun with tennis, volleyball, running, biking, canoeing....you name it. I cannot recommend this home highly enough.
Owner response:Dear Karen: Thank you for the kind words. I am so glad to have had you and your two marvelous children, Eleanor and Sam, enjoy my vacation home and so much more delighted that you will be returning in 2011! Sincerely, Carolyna
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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Guest: Elaine Virginia
(Williston VT)
Date of Stay: 05/06/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
This was a great choice. The property is better even than the pictures - quite spacious and impeccably clean. The lake across the street has a 5k path around it that is definitely worth doing even if you have to make time for it - really, we did and we were very glad we did. Carolyna is incredibly gracious. She made us feel right at home. We were in town for the CU graduation. The distance (15 or so miles) was not a problem. We would definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
My stay
Guest: dvo94
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 08/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
Very nice place to stay I would recomend it for any one. Carolyna is the best hostess we have come across very good place to take your family.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
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