Colorado Rocky Mountain Cabin

We spent a week at this cabin in Big Elk Meadows this June. We were looking for something remote and peaceful to relax in nature in between hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. We wanted to be away from the crowds and since both Estes Park and Rocky were both super crowded, we were really glad that we did. It was about a half hour drive each day into the park but it was worth it for us. The cabin is very comfortable and worked well for our family of four. We adjusted quickly to having only one bathroom. The only downside was the lack of dishwasher. A major plus was the wifi connection since our cell phones, even on Verizon, got NO service there. The owner was helpful and very easy to communicate with. The hummingbirds on the front porch was one of our favorite parts and we enjoyed watching them each evening as we relaxed. We would likely return to this rental if we come back to the area.

We enjoyed our stay here very much.

Pros: Enjoyed canoeing around one of the lakes. We put the canoe up on our SUV and took it the short 1/2 mile to the lake. There are also close hiking trails which were nice. Tons of birds, especially hummingbirds. Saw a couple of deer one evening, but not any other wildlife. The cabin is very well-stocked, more than the other 2-3 vacation rentals we've been at. Plenty of room for 4-5 people, but would probably start feeling cramped with more than that. Only 30 minutes to Estes Park. Owners were very helpful, and even proactively called to see if everything was good.

Cons: The only real con is the distance to any kind of shopping at all, including groceries. If you want to go anywhere away from the cabin (pick up groceries, go to a movie, get some ice cream), it's a 30 minute drive to either Estes Park or Lyons; there is nothing closer at all. The other minor con is that there are neighboring houses that are pretty close on each side. We barely saw or heard the neighbors, but if you want the cabin to be isolated from neighbors, you might be disappointed.

Nice little place in a (somewhat) secluded area, with great recreational options. Perfect place for a family with kids! Lyons has a great coffee place btw

Great location for visiting the Rocky Mountain National Forest, Estes Park, Lyons and Bolder. The cabin was clean and the kids loved the bunk beds. The cabin was a good size for a family of four. The owner was very helpful in providing information about the local area. We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful area. The kids also loved the pool, the basketball court and the softball field.

We had an enjoyable stay in your nice home. It was a little tight with 5 adults and 3 teenagers, but we managed just fine. The kids enjoyed the pool and tennis court. Adults enjoyed the many fishing spots. The setting is beautiful with the view of the meadow from the front deck. The cool weather was a welcom relief from the 100 degree heat we drove through to get there.