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Great large family home!!! Pool Table, Hot Tub, Forested! Summer booking fast!!!
| Sleeps | 15 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 15)
If you haven't been to Boulder, Colorado you're in for a treat. Voted best small city in America for decades, it has everything you want from a big city, with world-class restaurants, a major university and an abundance of cultural events, but feels like a town.
Our rustic and private spacious home is 6 miles up Beautiful Sunshine Canyon, just minutes from Pearl Street Mall in Downtown Boulder. We have incredible views while in the forest. Boulder has fantastic weather all year round to play golf, hike the foothills, stroll the streets, see a sporting event or just relax without the disturbances of a hotel.
Our 3500 sq ft home is a great family home, perfect for 2 families, fun for kids (pool table) or a great romantic getaway. It's fully equipped with everything you may need or want, with great views from every window and often have deer strolling or napping in our yard. There's a garage for your convenience and a large deck with outdoor hot tub.
We love our home and think you will as well. It can be your home away from home while visiting beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy!
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About David McLaughlin
A small cabin was built here in 1972 but we did a major addition in 2004 to fit our family needs. We raised to kids here in the mountains. It's a great family house and we love the Boulder vibe. Steve Lavington is the owner and David does the bookings, we call it Team Sunshine as you have both of us to ask questions or for suggestions. Steve lives in a cabin near the main house and is available to help out with any needs guests may have.
David McLaughlin purchased this house in 2004
Why David McLaughlin chose Front Range
We love being in the mountains surrounded by pine trees yet we're close to downtown Boulder so it's convenient to get into town. It stays cooler in the summer and we get more snow in the winter but the roads are maintained making it easy to reach.
What makes this house unique
We have the largest vacation rental in the Boulder area, perfect for families and groups. It sleeps 15 in main house.
Perfectly nestled between busy Boulder and super chill Gold Hill.
We continually make updates in the home. In 2017, we laid new carpet, new floors and new upholstery.
We are totally available to answer any questions before booking or after you arrive.
Guestbook comments from the owner
‘Our family wanted to thank you all at the ‘Sunshine House’ for another great time. This was our second time renting the house, this time for a mini family reunion. We were a group of 14 with a few visitors each day. Very comfortable for everyone, the kitchen was well supplied, and the house very clean. Our kids loved the big swing by day and s ‘mores each night at the outdoor fireplace and deck! Great memories! . ps Loved the new Rock and Roll Art at the entrance and of course the new floors and carpet-we didn’t miss. We will surely be back.
The Reaves Family
Map
The Sunshine House is a close 15 minute drive to Gold Hill Inn which has great live music and food!!!
Rocky Mountain National Park is about 45 minutes to an hour and a super scenic drive.
Chautauqua is a wonderful music hall and restaurant about 20 minutes away.
Amenities
Boulder House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 15
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Mountain View
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Fireplace
- Free Long Distance
- Garage
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
Bathroom 3 -
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15
- King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (3), Full beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (1),
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Games
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Hot Tub
- Massage
- Private Chef
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- zoo
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- wildlife viewing
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- racquetball
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Very Good!
4.2/5 -
(11 traveler reviews)
August 2017
Sunshine House is a rustic lodge nestled in a lovely canyon with spectacular sunrises, wildflowers, turkeys and deer. The historic Schoolhouse and bell are visible from the deck. The house is close to summer activities, including white water rafting, hiking, gold panning and shopping. The Wild Animal Sanctuary is awesome!
The house is quite comfortable for a large group to lounge, play pool or watch a video. The grill works great. The deck and furniture are in desperate need of repair. We banged nails to make it safer and there are no railings for kids. We never used the hot tub, concerned about the green color.
The kitchen is well equipped with tools, pans and dishes. The microwave and inoperable food processor were repaired with duct tape. The waste disposal emitted a terrible odor under the sink.
There were plumbing issues.One toilet did not flush and a crescent wrench was used to operate a shower. We never used the laundry area beds due to the moldy smell.
Overall, as seasoned VRBO renters, we were disappointed in the condition of Sunshine House.
However, because of the unique character and location, we would consider another visit given assurances that repairs had been made.
Midwestern Folk visiting the Mountians
What a great stay! The house and deck facilitated a great atmosphere for social interaction. I would recommend this property and looking forward to coming back. Also, Golden Hill Inn is a must for dinner when you are staying here.
What a great place!
We rented this place over Thanksgiving and had our family plus our in laws stay and we fit nicely (15 plus a baby). The bedrooms are spread out so we could put the early risers (and baby) in one wing and the late sleepers in another and not bother anyone! We made our entire thanksgiving feast (and pies from scratch) in the well equipped kitchen without any trouble- we had to purchase a mixer to use but everything else was already there for us. We loved the private, low traffic road as we walked the neighborhood/valley every day. It was great for the baby who toddled along beside us all- very safe, friendly area. We drove up the valley (2 minutes) and hiked the mountain, drove down the valley (4 minutes) and hiked Bald Mountain, explored Boulder and Estes Park and loved watching the wildlife all over the property. The boys loved scoping Mule Deer from the living room window, coffee cup in hand. We all (the baby especially) loved seeing the neighborhood Fox leaving his den every morning. The hot tub was nice too- decent condition but not very big (the 2 year old could stand up in it), maybe 3/4 adults could fit although we never tried. All in all we had a great time. The house itself is showing some wear (refrigerator leaks, microwave handle is broken, pool table is a little rough, overall needs a little spruce up) but it was such a great place to be it was easy for us to overlook those few silly things. It's got fabulous views, is centrally located and is a fun place to explore. We had a blast.
Great Location for a Family Reunion!
We held our week long 3rd annual family reunion at the wonderful Sunshine House. Our clan totaled 13. The house is spacious, allowing room for guests to spread out or to gather in central rooms. The kitchen is well furnished and open, spilling out onto a large rear deck which was ideal for summer evening meals. The Weber grill was ideal for a cookout. Musical instruments (bass guitar, guitar and hand drums) were a wonderful added feature for this musically inclined family. The house is located roughly 20 minutes outside of Boulder up a scenic canyon road. This allowed for plenty of outdoor space and convenient access to downtown Boulder. Our favorite activities: lots of hiking, Pearl Street Mall, tubing down the Boulder Creek, visiting the Boulder reservoir on a hot summer day, savoring flavors at the Tearoom, buying fresh produce at the Farmer's Market, sampling fine microbrews at Avery Brewing and just in general falling in love with Boulder. The house was absolutely great with a couple of minor items needing attention: pool table, refrigerator door, occasionally spotty Wi-Fi and a slightly musty laundry room/bedroom.
large family reunion
WOW!!!!!What an incredible home and location!!!! It was way better then we expected.Really an amazing ,comfortable, andFUN place!!! We hope to come every year. We over the large deck, beautiful views and the hot tub. Thanks so very much for letting us use your wonderful home!
Great Time Great Space
We stayed at this place for a week. It was great. There were 11 of us and we had ample room to roam and congregrate. Hot tubs at sunset were awesome. The views were amazing. My kids had a blast adventuring around the mountainside. We really enjoyed the fact it was in the mountains yet so close to Boulder and the super cool town of Gold Hill. Gold Hill Inn is a must for dinner!
The house was as advertised and we had no problem finding it. Totally do it again.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $200 |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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