I've been vacationing in Estes Park for many years, both as a kid and now as an adult. This was hands down my favorite visit, mostly due to this condo. It is beautifully updated and clean. The kitchen was stocked with all the basics we needed, the beds were comfortable (there was even a pack n play that we used), lots of extra linens, fans, trash bags, etc. The balconies were amazing and it is literally right by the river. We had the windows (and sometimes the balcony doors) open in the evenings, and you got a nice breeze and could hear only the river. The shop owners below and the condo owner have hummingbird feeders and the hummingbirds were everywhere.

I walked with my two toddlers a couple of blocks along the river walk to a playground, my two older boys went window shopping alone a lot since the main shopping area is right below (and continues many blocks further), and my older father enjoyed the satellite tv and internet access. We booked my older two boys on a fly fishing trip by just walking up to the shop that's like 3/4 of a block up. Had dinner at an amazing Mexican restaurant that's 1/2 a block up along the river walk.

Even with all the shops and activity, it was still relatively quiet in the rooms at night, but I was too tired from hiking to care either way.The shopkeepers below were very friendly. There are tables right outside the front door to the loft along the river to sit at and read the morning paper or a book in the evening.

I was worried parking would be an issue, but it wasn't. We had a parking pass given by the owners and never had a problem getting a spot even though it was incredibly busy in Estes.

This will be my first inquiry for lodging when I go back again. I completely recommend this to any families or small groups planning a trip to Estes. It is truly a way to be in nature due to the location along the riverwalk, but also to be within walking distance to shops and restaurants, and of course, easy driving distance to RMNP.