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Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP

Lakefront cabin with patio and fireplace

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Reflection Cabin
Set up with a king bed or twins.
Dining
Kitchenette
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP

REFLECTION CABIN is perfectly set in the sublime Estes Region of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Here you can experience a trip of a lifetime. Best days ever. You'll have an unbeatable location for exploring the area with all the cozy creature comforts you'll need. You'll enjoy stellar mountain and riverside aesthetics and easy walking to and from the heart of our active village. You'll can immerce in local life or go slow in peace & quiet at home. It's the ultimate mountain oasis and riverside sabatical or extended escape. 30 Days +

Tucked between Little Prospect Mountain and the Big Thompson River, just two riverside blocks from historic downtown, REFLECTION CABIN is a living piece of Estes Park history. Originally built in 1936, this beautifully recreated mountainside studio blends old-legendary charm with modern comfort, offering an unforgettable retreat for up to two guests. Connect with nature in style! Best vacation ever! Originally built in 1936, this beautifully recreated riverfront home blends old-legendary charm with modern comfort, offering an unforgettable sabbatical for up to two guests.

REFLECTION CABIN accomodates stays for 30 days or longer.
If your looking for a shorter stay, check out THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE LEGENDARY MOUNTAINSIDE ESCAPE @REDEMPTION CABIN or THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE LEGENDARY MOUNTAINTOWN ESCAPE @EXPLORATION CABIN with 2 - 4 day minimums.

>>>Why Guests Love REFLECTION CABIN and THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE

Extended Stays - REFLECTION CABIN accomodates stays for 30 days or longer. If your looking for a shorter stay, check out REDEMPTION CABIN and EXPLORATION CABIN with 2 - 4 day minimums.

Unbeatable Location – An easy 2-minute stroll to downtown Estes Park and just 2 miles to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Sparkling Clean & Impeccably Restored – A harmonious blend of rustic charm and first-class finishes.

Flexible & Hassle-Free Stays.

Exclusive Amenities – Kitchenette, premium linens, hiking maps, books & guides.

Free Parking & Fast WiFi – Right at your front door for seamless convenience.

>>>Immerse Yourself in THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE

At THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE's basecamp, we have three extraordinary guesthouses, each with its own unique character, all next to the mountain and by the river.

REDEMPTION CABIN – A classic frontiersman’s mountainside log cabin. VRBO #467865
EXPLORATION CABIN – A picturesque riverfront craftsman cottage. VRBO #1008227
REFLECTION CABIN – A peaceful fireside studio. VRBO #1861624

Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to honor their history while ensuring a luxurious experience. Our cabins are perfect for adventurers, festival-goers, nature lovers, and those celebrating special occasions.

>>>The Perfect Base for Your Rocky Mountain Adventures

Wake up to golden sunrises and crisp mountain air, and fall asleep to moonlit skies and the distant sounds of the river. REFLECTION CABIN is nestled at the gateway to a world of adventure—hiking, fishing, climbing, and wildlife watching await just outside your door.

Walk to Downtown Estes Park – Stroll past historic cabins and the riverbank to discover charming cafés, coffee shops, craft breweries, restaurants, outdoor concerts, and boutique shoppes.

Quick Access to Rocky Mountain National Park – Just a 2-mile drive to breathtaking scenic trails, alpine lakes, waterfalls, and rugged mountain peaks. Big Thompson River – Steps from fly fishing, kayaking (seasonal), and peaceful riverside walks.

>>>Book Early! Our Peak Season Sells Out Fast.

>>>Planning Your Stay? Here’s What You Need to Know

RMNP Timed Entry Permits – If visiting Rocky Mountain National Park between 9 AM – 2 PM during the summer months, you’ll need an advanced $2 permit. Check with hosts for details.

Arrival & Access Info – The day before your stay, we’ll send you all the details to ensure a smooth arrival.

>>>Your Hosts – Rick & Cheryl

We are passionate about sharing the charm of our basecamp, the magic of Estes Park and the adventure of the Rocky Mountains. We will ensure your stay is truly special. As Superhosts and trusted local guides, we’re happy to provide recommendations and insider tips for an unforgettable mountain getaway.

Discover the soul of the Rockies. Experience a dream vacation home you’ll always remember.

>>>Contact us for questions.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is required to sign a RenterAgreement within 48 hours. Security Deposit (via cc hold) of $500. Minimum Age to rent is 21.
NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

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
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We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Estes Park

Located in Downtown Estes Park, a neighborhood in Estes Park, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Historic Park Theatre and Stanley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bond Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Estes - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elevations Eatery and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Legendary Reflection Cabin near Downtown and RMNP located?

Located in Downtown Estes Park, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Estes Park Aerial Tramway and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Perfect Location and Wonderful Hosts

Rick and Cheryl are amazing hosts. We had such an amazing time staying here. Great location for quick access to RMNP and the heart of Estes Park is within short walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

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

Wonderful location!

The cabin was great and located within walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The hosts were very easy to work with and responded quickly to all of our requests. We had a great time and will use this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

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

Spotless

Cabin was beautifully restored, location was great, will stay again when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Perfect little getaway cabin

My son and I had a chance to get away and do some exploring in RMNP, and we lucked out by finding Reflection Cabin for our stay. We loved everything about it - the coziness, the quaint little kitchen with everything we needed, the fresh mountain breeze, and the sound of the river across the street. We loved watching Netflix with a fire each evening after long days of hiking, and also loved how close it was to walk or drive into town for food/shopping/etc. Rick and Cheryl were excellent hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Rocky Mountain High on the 4th of July

This adorable red little cabin was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. The beds pushed together easily to make a king, and the owners actually did that for us. The fridge held everything we needed for the week. The bathroom was super cute and we loved the provided amenities. The kitchen really had everything we needed to cook. It was such a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park that we easily spent our whole days there but absolutely loved walking around town in the evenings and enjoying the restaurants and shops. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Charming Cottage but too close for comfort to the road

Cheryl was a very accommodating host and met us when we arrived. She thoroughly explained everything and was very gracious. This cabin was very charming and we loved it. The only thing we didn’t like was hearing traffic race by at night and early morning. We were shocked when we measured that the road was only a couple of steps from the front of the cabin, which was probably approximately 6 feet or less. I want to stress again that the cabin was fine but we had no idea that the road was less than 6 feet away and we would hear traffic all night long and in the early morning. A car could easily run into the side of the cabin and cause extreme damage and we felt unsafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

First time to Estes Park

Charming, well appointed cabin/cottage. We loved how close it was to downtown Estes Park. Enjoyed the real wood fireplace. While small it more than met the needs for my wife and I.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Perfect stay

My husband and I loved our stay at the Reflection cabin! It was a quick walk downtown to shopping and restaurants and less than a 10 minute drive to RMNP. The cabin itself was adorable, super clean and super cozy but still roomy. Our favorite part was the wood burning stove which we used every night to heat the cabin. It was also super sweet that the hosts check you in and make sure you are comfortable for your stay, I never experienced that before and it was nice to know the ins and outs explained to us rather than guessing. Overall, this place may be my favorite rental I ever stayed at and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny A.

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

Excellent Stay!

The reflection cabin was a great place to stay for our long weekend in Estes. Very convenient location to RMNP (less than 10 minutes to the gate) and walking distance to Estes. The cabin was cute as ever and had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chris M.

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

Estes park cabin

Great cozy cabin. Close to everything. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Wonderful!

Quaint...for what we needed for a few days. Thanks so much! Sweet blessings to the owners for their hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Cozy Estes Park Cabin

Great cozy cabin for a couple's hiking trip to RMNP!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn m.

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

Perfect cabin in Estes Park

Cheryl and Rick were amazing hosts, the cabin was located walking distance to downtown. It was super clean and had everything and more that you might need. Close to RMNP, great restaurants, The Stanley and more. A wonderful stay for our 36th anniversary!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Escape The Texas Heat

A wonderful experience from the rental to the departure. Cheryl and Rick are the greatest! The adorable cabin was perfect for us. Clean and well equipped. We will be returning !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Beautiful Modern Cabin

This was the coziest cabin for a couple's weekend. It was beautifuly decorated but kept a lot of the old character. All finishings were modern and comfortable and the location to the creek and downtown were huge benefits while we were there. Cheryl was a lovely and accommodating host. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy U.

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

Cozy Canin

This property was comfortable, well equipped, and just a short walk into Estes Park. It was perfect for our trip to RMNP. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn S.

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

Perfect cabin getaway

Adorable cabin located walking distance to everything! Cheryl and Rick were super gracious. They thought of every detail when they restored this cabin. Fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

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

Quick get-away

we had a great time in this cozy little cabin that is very close to downtown Estes. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alina K.

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

Perfect location. Clean. Cozy.

One can not go wrong with staying here. It’s clean. Perfect walking distance to downtown which saves you from paying the parking fees. Owners were great as well. The stream across the street was perfect for reading and simply enjoying the quiet moments.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F.

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

The Perfect Spot for Relaxation and Reflection

I loved every aspect of this vacation! Incredible hosts, adorable cabin, and perfect location. It was everything and more than I was hoping for! I will absolutely stay there when I return to Estes Park!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

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

Great place to stay in Estes Park!

Loved staying here! Walking distance to shops and restaurants and a good place to drive into the Rocky Mountain National Park. We were met by Cheryl and she was very helpful. Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Hiking Trip

Cozy cabin with everything needed for two people - great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Perfect, in every way :-)!

Absolutely live out stay at Reflection! Ablorabqe, quaint cabin right across from the river yet steps to downtown. We especially appreciated Rick’s great hiking suggestions & meeting him and his sweet daughter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara L.

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

Incredible property

We loved this cabin. The cleanliness was great, the owners were fantastic to work with and the location was within 5/10 of Estes. We had no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dotson D.

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

Reflections

My wife and I had a great stay at The Mountain.Life cabin. Centrally located to downtown Estes Park and an easy drive RMNP. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and hope to be back soon Dan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rick and Cheryl Grigsby

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Rick & Cheryl Grigsby first discovered the Estes Region in 1980s and returned year after year whenever they could. Some 2 decades later, they became full-time Estes Park. The Grigsbys created and presently direct the This Mountain Life restoration project.

For the past 15 years Rick & Cheryl have been recreating historic downtown property into 3 extraordinary mountaintown vacation traveler cabins. They are situated at the foot of Prospect Mountain and across the Big Thompson River in the heart of Colorado’s sublime Estes Region. Redemption, Exploration and Reflection Cabins (aka This Mountain Life Extraordinary Guesthouses) are fruit of their they adventure story. They love to share it. They are the designers, builders & hosts. They attend to every detail.

Why they chose this property

THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE property is quintessential Estes Park vacation property with an idyllic mountain & riverside setting. It has an unbeatable private location with a close, quick, easy access.

THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE property's unique attributes include its quite privacy, location, accessibility, walkability, wildlife, mountainside attributes, riverside attributes, rushing water sounds, authenticity, craftsmanship, attention to detail.

THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE property can satisfy everyone's need for nature to heal and gain strength to body and soul.

What makes this property unique

This Mountain Life property's unique benefits include its quite privacy, location, accessibility, walkability, wildlife, mountainside attributes, riverside attributes, rushing water sounds, authenticity, craftsmanship, attention to detail.

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