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Retreat to the River.....and let the adventures begin!
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cabin |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath With River And Forest Views
Make a break for the mountains and relax on the river, just a few short hours from Denver!
This riverside mountain cottage was built in 1949 and is located on an acre of land in Riverside/Raymond Colorado not far from Estes Park, elevation 7000 ft. Your front yard is the Middle St Vrain River...and your back yard is Roosevelt National Forest! Surrounded by pine and aspen, you cannot see the neighbors to the south and you can view the northern log cabin neighbor.
Kids (and adults) will enjoy the upstairs loft complete with TV movie zone and indoor camping. The rest of the gang can visit and catch up with life on the riverside screened in front porch...while the smell of dinner is not far away when you enjoy cooking and dining together in our cozy kitchen nook.
Arrive to the cottage on a residential road into a rock driveway where you will park (1-2 cars maximum), and then walk across a footbridge over the river, to your vacation cabin. Recently remodeled, this sweet cottage is appointed with new floors and carpeting.
RIVER REST Mountain Cottage features include:
*River and Forest views
*Park on one side of the river...and take a footbridge over the river to the cottage
*Riverside screened in front porch with glider bench plus additional riverside seating
*Can comfortably accommodate 6 guests, age 6 and above
*2 bedrooms on mail level with queen beds
*Upstairs loft with 3 twins
*All bedding and linens, towels provided
*Equipped kitchen with pots, pans, plates, refrigerator, stove, coffee pot, toaster, plates, glass
*Coffee is provided
*Propane grill (fire danger levels depending, it could be possible the grill is not available)
*WIFI included (no cell phone reception however in Riverside - Raymond)
*Flat screen TV with DVD player located in loft – bring up your favorites!
Whether you flake out and stay put at the cabin, our favorite! Or get out and explore, you will be sure to create memories to last a lifetime.
For pack list ideas, links to local weather, more information about the town and our recommendations on things to do in the area, go to our website wwww.creeksidecabinco.com.
When you inquire, please share a bit about your travel plans and priorities for this mountain retreat, to include where you are from, have you been here before, is there a special occasion you are celebrating, and ages of any kids traveling with you. Our property is setup for kids ages 6 and older and please no pets.
Let the adventures begin!
About Desra McDonald
The original portion of this sweet little rock foundation cabin was built in 1940’s by a father for his family. We believe it as added on over the next few years, creating a square shaped cabin. In the 1960’s the family added on the back portion to modernize the cabin and included a bathroom, back bedroom and loft area.
In 2012, the daughter of that father sold the cabin to a group of friends making it into what you see today...River Rest. These friends have taken almost a year to completely refurbish everything up to current day standards. This includes new windows, all new flooring, new electrical wiring and a total gut and redo of the bathroom. The remodel allowed us to provide an electric stove as previously there was only an early 20th century wood burning cook stove. It was a beautiful piece but huge and unusable due to the fire hazard and insurance coverage. It was sad to see it go!
The floods of September 2013 have proved a huge impact on this little mountain community. Everyone is still restoring and rebuilding and looking forward to the future. We are so grateful and blessed to be able to continue to share this mountain property with guests and friends.
We are looking forward to creating more history with our families and yours…..
Enjoy River Rest.....
Desra McDonald purchased this cabin in 2012
What makes this cabin unique
You will never forget waking up to the sights and sounds of the river....what an adventure you will have!
Amenities
Lyons Cabin Accommodation and Amenities
- cabin
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Mountain View ...
- Water View
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
The shower is walk in.
- The cottage/property is on a shallow well and mountain septic system. A shallow well means short and spaced out showers. There are specific instructions at the cabin for use of the well water pump system. It is necessary to turn on water pump 10 minutes prior to shower use and then turn off when done using showers - washing dishes. The septic system is sensitive and will clog if improper materials are flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than human waste and toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at any time. If it is found that anything other than the before mentioned have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages. Thin toilet paper is provided due to sensitive septic.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 3 -
3 twin/ single
,
upstairs
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , air mattress
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , air mattress
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rock climbing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
Wonderful cabin and perfect location!!!
Our family had a great time at the River Rest Mountain Cottage!!! The name says it all! The river was beautiful and the national forests was right outside our back porch! We loved hiking, playing in the river and enjoyed everything the cabin has to offer! Jack and Desra have thought of everything! Our kids LOVED the tent in the loft!!! So creative and it allowed them to use their imaginations!:) This is our second time renting a cabin from Jack and Desra, their cabins are the best! The cabins location is perfect! We enjoyed Nederland, Estes, Allenspark and Lyons while we were there! We can't wait to come back!!! Thank you!!!
River Rest is the Perfect Mountain Get-Away for Us
RMNP and Estes Park are certainly the feature attractions of the area. But the River Rest cabin near Raymond is off the beaten path and gives us the mountain experience we enjoy around the smaller mountain towns in the area. The cabin is in a very picturesque setting, has all the amenities we need, is rustically immaculate and the hosts are very accommodating. We love it here and plan to come back again...and again.
The Perfect Retreat to Enjoy Our Family
I will be honest.... we ended up at River Rest, only because Jack's Cabin wasn't available, and I had read glowing reviews of Desra and Jack's hospitality! But you know the old saying... everything happens for a reason! This was the PERFECT place for our family of five to relax, unplug and enjoy each other! It's remote enough that you feel disconnected but close enough to attractions that if you want to do something, there is always something to do!
The rushing creek lulled us all to sleep and the cool air was a pleasant surprise when drinking your coffee on the porch in the morning! The upstairs loft was an AWESOME set up for our three children! Their own place to relax while they slept in "the tent"! The cabin is the perfect amount of refined mountain decor and we all enjoyed our home cooked meal on the grill! I will fondly remember the games at the kitchen table and giggles coming from upstairs!
Jack and Desra were delightful, helpful, hospitable and invested in our enjoyment! We can't wait to return!
Outstanding!!
This cabin & all things about it was perfect! The setting was serene & the cabin itself was cozy, pleasant, & oh so clean! Everything one could want or need was provided. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to visit this area but doesn't want to be smack in the middle of all the tourists. It's a short 25 minute drive to Estes Park, not to mention other interesting & fun places. I feel totally refreshed & revived after my four nights there. I will be back!! Thanks, Jack & Desra!
River Rest was the Best!
My family had the opportunity to stay at the River Rest Cottage August 24-30th. The cabin was just as it was described, but even lovelier in person. It was warm and cheery, as well as inviting and very comforting. There was so much to do and see that we could have easily stayed 2 weeks! The cabin had everything you could need. Desra's touches are all over the cabin. It is beautifully decorated and accommodating. Just bring your clothes and food and be ready for the wilds of Colorado! Listening to the river trickling was music to my ears. Everyday was beautiful with chipmunks, squirrels, the magnificent Stellar Jay, Robbins and so much more. Upon arrival we were greeted by Jack, who showed us around. We found wonderful sugar cookies from a local bakery waiting for us. Jack even brought us some tasty cinnamon raisin bread one morning. I can't wait to go again. Jack and Desra were the most gracious and thoughtful hosts. They truly put their heart and soul into these beautiful cabins. I highly recommend any of their cabins!
Bliss by the Creek
After staying in many cabins over the years, one striking thing when we walked in was how clean and fresh it was. The remodeled bathroom was great and the kitchen had good countertop space for preparing foods. We loved leaving the windows open at night to listen to the St. Vrain. This cabin is only 20 minutes from Wild Basin hiking, so it was a perfect fit for us. Desra (owner) has a lovely spirit and easily accommodated my special requests due to chemical sensitivities. We did see our first bear (a younger one) by the Raymond store and gave it lots of space as we backed away. We later learned from a neighbor that he was pretty harmless. We look forward to a return visit.
Map
Make a break for the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and try something new this vacation! Enjoy authentic riverside cottage living as you explore there is to do!
Integrate yourself into the small Colorado mountain community of
Riverside / Raymond elevation 7000ft on this vacation adventure. Our neighborhood rolls along the Middle St Vrain River and is full of other unique cabins and cottages, pine and aspen trees. We are mindful and respect the wildlife that abounds here and shares our neck of the woods.
There is a small "store in town"....hours and offerings vary....perhaps a good spot to grab a cold pop as you head out for the day. Probably a must stop just to soak in the flavor of where you are staying!
Your cottage retreat is about 2 hours north of Denver, 15 miles from Lyons, 20 miles Estes Park and 10 miles from Wild Basin / Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Rates & Availability
Lyons Cabin Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Fall 1-2 guests
Sep 22 2017 -
Oct 31 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$175
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$1,102
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| Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $15 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$195
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$1,228
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Available
- Unavailable
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