A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Explore the area
Boulder, CO
Walker Ranch Park
Place, Walker Ranch Park
20 min walk
University of Colorado Boulder
Place, University of Colorado Boulder
32 min drive
Pearl Street Mall
Place, Pearl Street Mall
33 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd floor Lakeview
1 Queen Bed
2nd floor Mountain View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Master
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
1st floor 3rdBathrrom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor hallway
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor master
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails
It hardly gets any closer to both Boulder city and NatureRx driven lifestyle with our lake front cottage only 8 mi. up legendary Flagstaff mountain from historic Chautauqua National Historic Landmark and its world renown trails and canyons . Our cottage is a unique opportunity to experience the best of the great Colorado Outdoors! Faces Roosevelt National Forest and the Flagstaff mountain top gem of Gross Reservoir providing one of a kind views of both water & the surrounding foothills.
THE SPACE: Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic (6 guests are allowed w/ the reservation and extra guests are 50$ per guest per night). Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground.
FIVE FAVORITE FEATURES: Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest! Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore! Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house! Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars! Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake! Taking paddle boards to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)! - yes, yes, yes! A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself! *THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (BUT DO INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note *PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH OWNER AT 50$ PER DAY PER PET Small Parties and events allowed with extra event footprint fee depending on size No shoes upstairs in carpeted areas NOTE: This is my private residence and is decorated and set up accordingly. Guests can benefit from the extra personal touches and use of ample kitchenware and are invited to use what is in the pantry for spices and condiments. The home includes thousands of books and valuable art as well as a 40k piano that we respectfully ask guests are mindful about. Please understand this is a national forest lake cabin and not a “luxury” home which entails there is wildlife, there are insects such as wild bees, grounds are kept with native wild grass, etc! Thank you!
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Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Events and pets allowed with a fee; contingent on approval from owner after discussion of details
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR-24-0077
Property # 1744959
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Events as with pets are allowed with a fee
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Boulder
Located in Boulder, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Pearl Street Mall and Twenty Ninth Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eldorado Canyon State Park and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Fiske Planetarium and Sommer Bausch Observatory. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and rock climbing nearby.
University of Colorado Boulder - 32 min drive - 21.7 km
Folsom Field - 33 min drive - 22.1 km
Pearl Street Mall - 33 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
Arvada Ridge Station - 52 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 27 min drive
Alpine Modern Cafe - 25 min drive
Half Fast Subs - 26 min drive
The Laughing Goat, Norlin Library - 27 min drive
Dushanbe Teahouse - 27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails?
As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails on Aug 25, 2026 start from $557, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails located?
This family-friendly Boulder vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Walker Ranch Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eldorado Canyon State Park and Flatirons. Flagstaff Mountain and Colorado Chautauqua are also within 9 mi (15 km).
About the host
Your host
IRENE VILAR (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) is a mother, NatureRX enthusiast, author, publisher, environmental and cultural artivist, and founder and executive director of the Colorado and Puerto Rico based environmental nonprofit Americas for Conservation + the Arts 501(c)(3). Vilar has been an active public speaker for multicultural literacy, reproductive and mental health, environmental justice, and access/equity issues in connecting communities to the outdoors. Since the publishing of Vilar’s first book in 1996, she has given numerous academic lectures and workshops on writing, reproductive health, and environmental justice. A Guggenheim Fellow, Vilar is also a member of the Oxford Union Debate Society and a recipient of the City of Denver Office of Sustainability Community Builder 2016 Love This Place Award as well as the 2017 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Imagine 2020
Why they chose this property
Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic. Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground. Five Favorite Features: Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest! Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore! Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house! Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars! Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake! Taking the kayak to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)! - yes, yes, yes! A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself! *THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note *THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)