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Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

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Overview of Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dumont, CO
  • Popular LocationPhoenix Gold Mine18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint Mary's Glacier31 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorreys Peak47 min drive
  • AirportBoulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

Completely remodeled and upgraded cozy cottage on 2.25 acres in the Arapaho National Forest. There's a cute little bonus shed for private, late-night conversations or a "getaway from your getaway". Relax with 360 degree mountain views and a creek flowing right through the property!
Start hiking or climbing right out your door, or on any of the trails in this small, private community. Located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, there are nearby breweries, restaurants, and unique shops, as well as skiing, hiking, biking, ziplining, and more. (15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown).
Also nearby … fox, coyote, bear, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, pine marten, AND MORE.
NEW! Wi-Fi now included! We also have a large collection of ~150 DVDs for your viewing pleasure.

Property manager

Diane
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Front of cottage with views of the Continental Divide and Sunrise Peak.
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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dumont

This vacation home is located in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont. Underhill Museum and ArgoGold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amaze'n Maze Winter Park and Vasquez Peak Wilderness.
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Dumont, CO

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 18 min drive
  • Saint Mary's Glacier - 31 min drive
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 37 min drive
  • Torreys Peak - 47 min drive
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Fraser/Winter Park Station - 56 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cooper's on the Creek - 21 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 14 min drive
  • Blue Sky Cafe - 21 min drive
  • Dairy King - 19 min drive
  • Mountain Xpress Coffee Company - 18 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
This was a beautifully decorated cabin that has everything you need. Perfect location for skiing at Loveland. Can't wait to come back again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay at the Chickadee
We enjoyed our first stay so much that we decided to book again for a ski weekend at Loveland. We love how cozy the place is, and its proximity to Loveland ski area, and restaurants etc. in Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Its a perfect home base for relaxing afternoons/evenings after a good morning on the slops. We'll be back again, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for our family of 3!
The property was exactly as advertised, and incredibly charming. We used it as a spring board for a few ski days at Loveland, and it was a lovely little place to come home to after a long day on the slopes. We look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CalebAndAlexa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Next-level hosts!
Diane and her husband Jeff were extremely hospitable to us when we stayed at their VRBO, the Chickadee! There was a bad storm the day we got in, so we were nervous about getting to the cabin and Diane had reached out to warn us about the weather and keep in touch day-of. We rented a pickup truck with 4WD, which we would definitely recommend doing because it was very helpful for driving in the snow. We slid a little bit on our way up the road to the cabin and reversed down the road a bit, and Diane and Jeff just happened to be coming in at the same time. Jeff drove our truck up to the cabin for us and for that we are forever indebted to him. It was easy after watching him do it once. Dumont isn't a huge town, but it has a ski rental place (with a coffee shop inside) and a gas station; what more could you really ask for? Our hosts also recommended trying Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs (next town over, has a safeway grocery store and some tourist attractions) and it was delicious! We skied at Winter Park and it was a beautiful drive to get there. Our hosts were willing to do whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable! The bed was comfortable, the place looked exactly like the photos, and there was a great DVD selection. We also were glad for the laundry machines so we could return home with clean clothes! 5/5 experience, would recommend to anyone!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Diane

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That's Todd. We have MANY Todd photos. We live just across the creek (and through the woods) from The Chickadee. We love the serenity of our small forest neighborhood, the wildlife, stargazing, and amazing hikes. We want you to enjoy all the area has to offer too - please let us know if there is anything you need to make the most out of your stay.

What makes this property unique

15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown.
Hiking trails are in private community. You can hike for hours on the various trails - we have seen moose, elk and other wildlife on our hikes, but very seldom other hikers!

Languages:

English

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