Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co

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Classic Colorado Cabin totally updated and in 2017... completely refurbished!

View of the river from the adjacent patio and grill.

Gas fired Cast Iron stove in the Living Room.

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Amenities
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Check out the area

Drake, CO

Lake Estes Marina3 min drive
Lake Estes3 min drive
The Stanley Hotel6 min drive
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Large upstairs bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Historic cabin, a rare find, recently on the market. We are very happy to offer you our cabin for a break in your busy lives. We hope you enjoy the sounds of the river, the beautiful mountain air, blue skies and our historic cabin which is nestled between a rock outcropping and the Big Thompson River. The River Retreat Cabin is five minutes from downtown Estes Park, Colorado and only 10 minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park.

River Retreat has all the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare your own meals. There is also a relaxing patio including a gas grill for enjoying a barbecue. The main floor bedroom features a queen size bed, and the cozy upstairs includes two twin beds and plenty of charm. There is a spacious living room and dining area with a gas flame stove for our cool Colorado mornings. The enclosed porch offers a sofa and a chair in a cozy corner for sipping coffee or for curling up with a good book on a lazy afternoon. The cabin also offers satellite television and wireless internet access.

Our cabin is the perfect place to spend your mountain vacation of 30 days or more... right on the banks of the Big Thompson River as a quiet retreat or a home base for exploring, fishing, hiking or just enjoying a spell very near RMNP and the EstesPark community as it is quiet and just minutes away from downtown Estes and RMNP yet away from the bustling crowds!

We can offer you an awesome rate for a seasonal stay! Contact us for more details.

Property manager

Richard and Robin Kluding

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No open fires; we have a gas grill, conserve water; it is all on site in a cistern.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Drake

Located in Drake, this cabin is in the city center and on the waterfront. Estes Park Museum and Stanley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Trout Haven Fishing Pond if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Lake Estes Marina - 3 min drive
Lake Estes - 3 min drive
Historic Estes Park - 4 min drive
Stanley Park - 5 min drive
The Stanley Hotel - 6 min drive

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill - 5 min drive
Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 5 min drive
Kind Coffee - 5 min drive
Claire's Restaurant and Bar - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co located?

This family-friendly Drake cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Estes and Lake Estes Marina. Historic Estes Park and Estes Valley Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Jan 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Cabin for Christmas

The property was very nice. Very accessible to town. The cabin had plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The cabin could use better lighting. There is no light by the door when you come in and trying to find your shoes when it gets dark is hard. Putting a puzzle together is a challenge as well considering the lighting. The only other issue was the request to restrict water usage. I understand the request but its hard to do for 5 days with a family of four. And no Christmas decorations at all was a bummer. Its hard to drive 18 hrs and pack Christmas decorations along with presents. And all the local stores were stripped bare of just about all decorations. Otherwise it was a great location and stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Dec 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

I would definitely stay here again. It was so beautiful and almost every morning we woke up to 3 big elk grazing out front. Very close to Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Nov 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late Fall in RMNP

The property looks just like the pictures in the listing. It’s a lovely mountain cabin with a lot of history. It has been very well cared for and is in great shape. The location was perfect - close to Estes Park and in the Big Thompson valley. The neighborhood was quiet, we never saw any neighbors. We could hear autos on the Highway, but they weren’t any louder than the river sounds. The cabin was very well stocked with linens, cooking needs and condiments and even toiletry items. We loved our time there!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Oct 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

We loved our stay at this cabin. It is close to town while also giving us the "get away" feel that we wanted. We loved listening to the river rushing by and exploring the rocks nearby. The cabin was also perfect for our family, had a well stocked kitchen and our kids loved their upstairs nook. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Candace S.

Oct 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little weary...

We enjoyed our stay until we saw a camera inside the cabin. That made us feel really uneasy. Overall the cabin is beautiful the river is amazing, I was able to catch some fish! It was excellent. The queen size bed is a little uncomfortable, but manageable. The neighbors were extremely friendly, helped me identify the trout I caught. 😉 But... still, there was a camera inside the property! Creepy and uncomfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Robin Kluding

We have owned the River Retreat and updated and restored this classic property. We greatly enjoy hiking just outside the cabin and fly fishing for trout in the Big Thompson river and snow shoeing in the winter. Our primary home is in Boulder and we love the winters in Estes Park and in Hawaii!

Why they chose this property

The River Retreat was originally built in 1925 as a family fishing cabin. and is located on the Big Thompson river with lots of trout! We have updated and restored this property while keeping much of the old charm while now having many modern conveniences! This is a beautiful and true Colorado mountain cabin and it is a rare privilege to experience this private setting on a rental basis!

What makes this property unique

This is a classic and a very beautiful and comfortable cabin with all the charm of a historic Colorado mountain cabin yet with WIFI, TV and most of the modern conveniences you have come to expect. And we are very close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and on a quiet private lane on the river!