Peaceful, Historic Cabin Built by Rocky Mountain Natl Park
About the property
- Cabin1255 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps5
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 5 nights
Spacious living room, 2 Bedrooms qn sz bds , 2 Lg Bathrooms, Sleeps 4-5
Estes Park Registration/ Business License #3067.
The cabin is only a 15 minute walk to downtown Estes Park shopping and restaurants. It is 1255 square feet and is bordered on the north by a forest that was recently part of Rocky Mountain National Park, and was deeded to the Historic MacGregor Ranch conservation easement in a land exchange that enabled the Park to add hiking trails. These trails are 1 mile north of the cabin on MacGregor Ave/ Devil's Gulch. The MacGregor herd of elk live near the Ranch which is 1/2 mile from the cabin.
The Fall River and Beaver Meadows entrances to RMNP are approximately 2 miles from the cabin.
Since Rocky Mountain National Park built the cabin as a one room cabin, the cabin has quite a large living room with a fireplace. From the backyard sandstone patio, you have a magnificent view of Lumpy Ridge; Said to have the best granite rock climbing in the state (Rocky Mountain News, Jan 20, 2009). You can see elk, deer, abert squirrels, hummingbirds, wild turkey, numerous varieties of birds, chip monks, foxes, coyotes,a bobcat, and other wildlife very close by, sometimes 2 feet from the kitchen table when the lights are off in the kitchen during the day.
Enjoy a morning cup of coffee on the front deck beneath the pines while looking at the views of Lumpy Ridge and Twin Owls. At night sit on the front deck while looking at the stars.
Although close to downtown, the cabin is in a secluded, quiet setting at the end of a street. Since you can walk or drive less than a mile into town, you will have both easy access to Estes Park's downtown shopping and restaurants and the enjoyment of nature's tranquility and beauty. You also have quick and easy access to Safeway, the town's large grocery store, fast food, and the visitors center (5 minutes away).
Family reunion? Also rent the 3 bedroom next door. VRBO 1250971
The driveway can fit 2 cars.
PLEASE NO PETS OR SMOKING -- I have severe allergies.
HIGH FIRE DANGER AT ALL TIMES!
* If you make a reservation, please tell us a bit about you and your family. We are careful about who we rent to and like to know a bit about our guests. Thanks!
The features of the cabin:
New carpet
New kitchen sink
New glass top stove
New counter top
New tiles in main bathroom
*FREE WI FI
*FREE 8 X 10 PICTURE TO REMEMBER ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
*PRIVATE GAS Grill by sand stone patio with table and chairs for eating/wildlife watching
*South Deck has tables and chair for eating / star gazing
*2 QUEEN BEds
*New single sleeper futon
*LARGE TV WITH MANY CHANNELS
*FULL SIZE KITCHEN FULLY SUPPLIED with pans, baking pans, glasses, 2 sets of dishes
*FULL SIZE FRIG supplied with ketchup, mustard, mayo
*KITCHEN STOCKED with food storage bags, spices, plus more...
*Bathrooms with body wash, shampoo, hand lotion
*Fireplace /Wood Burning stove(wood available at Safeway and Ace Hardware)
*Pack n Play in closet (bring your own sheets)
*Washer / Dryer
*Coffee Pot with free coffee
*Toaster
*2 LARGE BATHROOMS - one with bathtub, one with shower
*SLEEPS 5
*9/10 OF MILE TO DOWNTOWN ESTES AND SAFEWAY
*12 MINUTES OR LESS FROM EACH OF 3 ENTRANCES TO RMNP
*ROAD CLEANED IN WINTER
*CLOSETS IN EACH BEDROOM WITH HANGERS AND DRESSERS FOR CLOTHES
*EXTRA TOWELS IN CLOSET; SHEETS FOR FUTON IN CLOSET
*COAT CLOSET WITH HANGERS
*NO SMOKING AND NO PETS
HIGH FIRE DANGER AT ALL TIMES!
Keywords: Cabin or house or peaceful or quiet or wildlife or clean or no pets or no smoking or views or Twin Owls or family reunion
Owner
Sherry and Steve
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 19, 2018
About Sherry and Steve
We enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, nature and wildlife photography, wildflowers, and nature in general. Guest constantly comment to me how comfortable they are in our cabin and thank us for sharing this wonder place and can tell the cabin is well kept
Sherry and Steve purchased this Cabin in 2008
Why Sherry and Steve chose Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the Crown Jewels of the National Park System! Estes Park is such a charming town. We fell in love with the serenity of the location being next to the forest, the large cabin with the large windows with the ability to watch wildlife from the windows, and being so close to all entrances to RMNP.
What makes this Cabin unique
Being within close walking/driving distance of downtown Estes (less than a mile) and close to Rocky Mountain National Park Trails. Living in a peaceful neighborhood at the end of a dead end street that is bordered on the north by a forest, MacGregor Ranch conservation easement and seeing lots of wildlife. But still being 5 minutes from Safeway.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Fireplace
- Heater
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Convertible bed(s)1 baby crib, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Futon that opens up into bed
- Queen size Beds (2), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1), A fan is located in each bedroom.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 23/4 bathroom with shower
- 2 hair dryers are available
Location Type
- DowntownVery close UNIQUE Shops! I'll tell your where to find my favorite places to shop/eat and places to find wild life.
- ResortEstes Park Rated #1 by Smithsonian for the Best Small Town to Visit.
- Monument ViewLongs Peak, one of Colorado's 14'ers. Colorado has the most 14'ers of any state. Do not attempt to climb without professional advise. People die every year climbing 14'ers.
- Mountain ViewView of Lumpy Ridge the #1 place for Rock Climbing in Colorado to the north and mountains to the south.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Towels Provided
- TelephoneFree long distance
- Heatingfurnace with forced air
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machinewashing detergent available for washing towels.
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceWood is available at Safeway or Ace Hardware.
- ParkingDriveway next to forest for 2 CARS..
- InternetWi Fi access
- Air ConditioningDon't need any as long as you close windows and west blinds during the day and open the windows at night. I have 2 small fans, a large fan and a ceiling fan. The cabin stays cool during the day.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWood is available at Safeway or Ace Hardware.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off StreetDriveway next to forest FITS 2 CARS
- Living RoomVery large, it was the original 1 room cabin.
- Wood Fireplacewith wood stove insert with the ability to watch the fire. Wood is available at Safeway or Ace Hardware.
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerI supply coffee.
- Dishwasher
- Stove
- Ovennew glass top stove with oven
- Microwave
- Cooking UtensilsBaking dishes, platters, large bowls
- RefrigeratorFull size refrigerator - I try to keep ketchup, margarine, mayonnaise, and mustard in it.
- Toaster.
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsSpices, creamer, sugar, sweetner
- Dishes & UtensilsMANY
- KitchenMicrowave oven, Toaster, Coffee pot with coffee, mixer, blender and a crock pot. I try to keep sandwich, quart, and gallon size bags on hand along with hand lotion, napkins and Kleenex.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining4 chairs and Bench - the bench gets moved around Bench is by front door and can be used at the kitchen table.
- comfy seating for 5 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableWe have Dish Network with a DVR in the family room with over 30 3 and 4 star movies already recorded on the DVR.
- StereoWith CD player
- CD Player
- DVD PlayerDirections how to use are in my Large Information Book on the Desk.
- BooksMany and wide variety on the shelves.
- GamesGames and DVD's are under the TV. Magazines are also located under the TV.
- Pool Table
- ToysWe bought a PORT-A-CRIB last summer. Please bring you own crib SHEETS. It did not come with any.
- Video LibraryDVD Movie Library under the TV.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenI have chairs under the pine trees to enjoy the outdoors To listen to and watch nature.
- BalconyThe south deck is a wonderful place to view the night sky.
- Kayak / CanoeYou can book white water rafting in Estes. I send out phone numbers.
- BoatPaddle boats can be rented at Estes Lake.
- Outdoor GrillOn the north side next to sandstone patio with a view of forest and possibility to see wildlife. I keep 2 propane tanks to make sure you don't run out in the middle of cooking.
- Deck / PatioDeck on the south side and sandstone patio is on the north side. Both are good for star gazing. I also have a table and chairs under a large pine tree on the west side for wide life viewing.
- Water Sports GearBring your own fly fishing, rafting, canoeing, or kayaking gear.
- Golf2 golf courses are in town less than 2 miles.
Attractions
- recreation center
- churches
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- cinemas
- theme parks
- live theater
- restaurants
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- sledding
- walking
- antiquing
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hiking
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- roller blading
- hunting
- equestrian events
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- sailing
- ice skating
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- rafting
- spelunking
- whitewater rafting
- golf privileges optional
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- racquetball
- rock climbing
Notes
- It feels away from it all since cabin backs to the forest and you hear no traffic sounds but Safeway and downtown are only 5 minutes away. RMNP is only 10-15 minutes, depending on which of 3 directions you take.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
77 Reviews
Latest reviews
An amazing trip!
Our girls weekend was great! The cabin had absolutely everything we needed and wanted, and was exceptionally clean, cozy, and well-stocked. The location was excellent--and we even got to spend one morning hanging out with the deer in the yard. Thank you so much Sherry for letting us borrow some time in your amazing piece of paradise!!!!
Fabulous!!!
Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, downtown Estes Park, and Safeway! Fabulous cabin! We are already planning a trip to stay here next year.
Great Cozy Cabin for family vacation
My family had a great time in this cabin. It was very roomy with 2 bedrooms and a fold out couch in living room / 2 bathrooms. The kitchen was FULLY stocked with spices / pots & pans / measuring cups, we found everyhing we could possibly need. I enjoyed looking for wildlife in the mornings with my son, we saw a coyote out front on our second morning there. So many fun things to do around Estes, we spent a day walking in downtown Estes along the river walk, it is such a charming downtown scene. We went after Christmas so I enjoyed all the lights that were strung up throughout town. We got a week pass to Rocky Mountain National Park and hiked to Bear Lake which was frozen so we walked out on the lake which my kids enjoyed. Another day we hiked to Alberto Falls and the waterfall was frozen yet you could see running water beneath it - it was magnificent. We borrowed the 2 sleds that Sherry left in the master bedroom closet and then rented 2 more and spent 2 days sledding at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain Nationa Park. We did not get tired of racing each other and seeing how far we could go each time, it was a magical place. Then we went to Sweet Basilica for lunch - Sherry had recommended that place and we loved it too. For the price this cabin gives you much more space than other cabins. It is very close to town, we would have walked except my daughter said it was too cold:) so we drove 3 - 4 min to town. The cabin was very very clean. My husband notices that sort of thing more than I do and he commented several times he had never stayed in a place that was so clean. It is an older cabin, but very cozy on the inside, I loved the big family room that we could just lounge in at the end of the day around the fire. I will definitely stay here again. Locals told us to come back and see what it is like in summer months. I don't see how it could be any more impressive, but they claim that it is.
Thank you for the great review. I work hard to make this the kind of place I also really enjoy from it being clean to all the extras I try to have on hand. And yes the summer is even more majical but with more people.
Our Estes Park Home
My sister and I have stayed at Sherry's Peaceful Historic Cabin several times. The last couple of years ('16 and '17), we've brought along our 91-year-old mother. The three of us LOVE this cabin. We love the fact that it is in a quiet area of town, that it has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a great kitchen and laundry area, a large and roomy living room, and a comfy patio. We had many lovely warm days during our most recent visit and on the days my sister and I hiked, Mom was able to sit out on the patio and read for a few hours at a time. One of the BEST features of this cabin, though, is its location. The Safeway is a five-minute drive away without having to go through downtown, while Big Horn Drive (a block south of Granite Lane where the cabin is located) can take you all the way to the US 34 Bypass. From here, you can turn west to enter RMNP at the Fall River Station entrance. If you choose to stay on Big Horn Dr., simply cross US 34 Bypass heading south, wind through a residential area in the northwest section of Estes Park, and eventually it'll connect with the US34/US36 intersection on the WEST SIDE of Estes, over by the movie theater. VERY convenient. VERY fast. And the best part is that you'll avoid the congestion of downtown Estes during the crush of tourist season. Wildlife was VERY active this year. Almost every day, deer and elk wandered around the neighborhood or in the open fields that border the property on one side. It really is just a fantastic place to stay.
Very clean, great location, near downtown Estes Park.
We had a wonderful vacation here. Walking distance from downtown Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel. A quiet area. The cabin was perfect for what we needed and comfortable. We would definitely stay again if we visit that area again.
Quiet, comfortable, clean and convenient.
Our experience at the cabin was wonderful. The property was very welcoming and anything we needed was provided. Furnishings were nice and comfortable. A quiet patio to retreat to at any time of the day. Most enjoyable.
Location
Estes Park Rated #1 by Smithsonian for the Best Small Town to Visit. I'll tell your where to find my favorite places, also the locals favorites, to shop/eat and places to find wild life. Rocky Mountain National Park is visited by more tourist than Yellowstone or Yosemite National Park. They are in the know!!!
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Business License on file with the Town of Estes Park. Taxes are paid to Colorado, Larimer County, Estes Park, and Estes Park Local Marketing District Tax # on file with the Colorado Department of Revenue Access and Directions will be emailed