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Rabbit Den of Bunnylane Cabins"Pay it Forward"

Rabbit Den of Bunnylane Cabins"Pay it Forward"

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Overview of Rabbit Den of Bunnylane Cabins"Pay it Forward"

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nathrop, CO
  • Popular LocationCottonwood Hot Springs26 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Elmo27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMt. Princeton30 min drive
  • AirportGunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Rabbit Den of Bunnylane Cabins"Pay it Forward"

This is a "Pay it Forward" cabin, I did my part you do yours, "Thank You."

The cabin is approximately 800 square feet. The bathroom is in the bathhouse, not the cabin. the bathhouse and "outhouse" are about 20 yards from the cabin. The cabin is one large open room with two foldout sofa sleepers, both are queens. There is a sliding curtain that can be used to isolate the foldout couches for semiprivate sleeping area. It has been used as a sleeping/living area, gathering room for all guests, wedding receptions, dances, or private get together. There is a ping-pong table, an oak bar, dining room table and a marble countertop. There is an open outside deck located on the back of the cabin, and a lounge deck on the front.

Cabin price based on 2 people all extra guests and pets are $20 more per night. Make sure you verify all before arrival. This is your home and others in the mountains, surprises are good but not the type that is to sneak one over on Jeff or the other guests on the property. Like you tell me one pet and got 5, or one guest and I arrive to find a tent and a camper. Thank You,,All and Jeff

If you bring extra guests (people or pets) and did not include when booking it is best you inform Jeff immediately and /or use the drop box on the property located at Jeff's house. If you do not inform Jeff/use the drop box, you will be charged double when leave. This will come out of your damage deposit. That is $40 per night for each and not $20. HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. (OR) you will lose your deposit. I am tired of people not the pets trying to get over on me and me letting it happen. It took two many years to fix these places up, never getting paid and now, I just wanted to be treated as I ask. Thank You Jeff and all honest guests!

I do have internet upon request, I want people to spend time together not by texting but by bonding as the old days. I will give you the password, but I do not want downloading movies or streaming music, it will slow or shut down from overuse, business only.
"Do not give to children tell them to play games, puzzles, catch/kick ball, enjoy the outdoors"


IT IS SUGGESTED YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING,
Remember, this is your cabin and others in the mountains "Cheers"
Linens or sleeping bags and pillowcases
Towels and dish cloths
Toilet paper and paper towels
Trash Bags
"Provided are pillows and blankets, not pillowcases"

All can be provided for a fee but advanced notice is a must, minimum cost is $25 per bed, includes bedding (top and bottom sheet), 2 pillowcases, 2 towels, 2 wash cloths.

"Firewood is available for purchase on the property for outside fires"


Each cabin is fully furnished with refrigerator, microwave, popcorn popper, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffeepot, toaster, electric hot plates, electric skillets, crock pot and other misc. kitchen equipment. NO Full-size oven in this cabin, only cabin with oven is Wild Hare or the Little Dome.

Outside there is a gas grill, charcoal grill and a fire pit.

There is a central bathhouse that can be used by all guests in the Cottontail, Thumper and Rabbit Den, The Wild Hare has its own bathroom which is to be used only by guests in the Wild Hare. The Bathhouse is attached at the end of the yellow timed cabin (Cottontail). It has one shower, one toilet and a sink. There is also an outhouse located at the opposite end of the property (see property layout) for those not wanting to wait for the toilet at the bathhouse.

PLEASE, be respectful of all guests and leave clean. Please remind children to do the same.

Off-season 'Winter' is when water is shut off to the cabin
This is from Approx. November 1 to Approx. April 15 to May 1, depends on the weather/mother nature.
If the water has been shut off to the cabin, verify water is still on at the Bathhouse that is attached to the Cottontail.

You can still rent the cabins and go to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs only 5 minutes away (1.5 miles) down the valley for soaking and swimming.
There is an outhouse on the property (see property layout on Bunnylane Cabins Web page), also book in cabin shows property layout, also sign on door of cabin.
For Water, there is a well on the property, but I suggest you bring a few gallons of drinking water, if you do not like well water. The well is shown on the property layout.

"WHEN DO YOU WANT TO RENT, SEE BELOW"

There is a 2-night minimum, but exceptions can be made if cabins are rented the nights before or after the night you want.
“Exceptions can be made”,,, as long as rentals tie into another, it is on weekdays, or you are able to make an offer that that justifies the time to talk about it. Have a Great Day,, Thank You ,,Jeff
Reservations 2 (+) month’s before requested dates, must be for a 1 week minimum stay.
Reservations 1 to 2 , month’s before requested dates, must be 3 night minimum stay
Reservations requested 2(+) month’s before, that are not for 1 week, must be for 2 cabins and a minimum of 4 nights.
Reservations for 3 nights, can be made less than 1.5 months before.
Reservations over Holidays, must be for 3 nights and can be made 1.5 month’s before
Reservations for a 2-night stay, can be made 3 weeks prior to your proposed visit.
Reservations over weekends, must be for two night minimum, exceptions can be made, see reservations for a 1 night stay.
Reservations for a 1-night stay, can be made 2 days before requested date or follow or start a guest that has made reservations per the calendar.
You can ask to be penciled in for a specific cabin for one or more nights and I will hold it for you, unless others want more / multiple nights.
Then you will have your choice of a different cabin if available.

Property manager

Jeffery Determan/Owner
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
"LEAVE AS FOUND OR BETTER" THIS IS YOUR HOME AND OTHERS' IN THE MOUNTAINS. WOOD BOX IS FULL AND READY FOR NEXT GUEST. Make sure the wood is the type

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

Nathrop

Located in Nathrop, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. St. Elmo and Hancock Ghost Town are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery and Rocky Mountain Mini Golf.
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Nathrop, CO

What's nearby

  • San Isabel National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Agnes Vaille Falls - 7 min drive
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs - 26 min drive
  • St. Elmo - 27 min drive
  • Mt. Princeton - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Gunnison, CO (GUC-Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Princeton Club - 4 min drive
  • Brown's Canyon Brewing Company - 14 min drive
  • Browns Canyon Riverside Bar & Grill - River Runners - 15 min drive
  • Mary Murphy Steak House - Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain escape
Great little cabin in the woods. Clean, comfortable, surprisingly well equipped with kitchen necessities. Really enjoyed the lack od technology and the the provided gamea and puzzles. Bathroom, while not attached and shared with other cabins, was clean and really did t have any issuea with other guests. Scenery was beautiful. It was the escape we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., Payson. Az

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW
I fell in love as soon as i saw. Please understand i grew up in a home so much like this one so it was very (crazy yes) comforting ❤️...I never felt micro managed. The notes through out the place told me how it worked and was plenty. Place was clean when i arrived took pictures as well as after i left. If you want 5 stars hotel experience not this place it is hands down rural living but the location was amazing i could be lost for days enjoying the everything fron fishing, hiking, sight seeing. The freaking best EVER. I never met Jeff and so wish i had so i could tell him personally thanks and shake his hand. I would go back so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Cozy
This is an amazingly peaceful and cozy spot to stay for a rustic get away! Thank you Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
A Real Cabin Experience
My friends and I all very much enjoyed our stay at Bunny Lanes. The area was absolutely gorgeous with many trails nearby. The cabin is definitely what you pay for. With the Pay It Forward system you really don’t know what you are going to get in terms of cleanliness. It seems the people before us may not have noticed or chose to neglect the rotting mouse under the sink. There were definitely traces of mice throughout the cabin but I would expect no less with an old cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

manny0606@msn.com v.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This place is a dump
I don’t recommend staying at this place the locking system for the back door is a chain and padlock. The place is covered in cobwebs and infested with mice and mice feces throughout the cabin They have two couches with pull out beds both of them are so uncomfortable making it hard to get any rest or relax for that matter The barstools around the kitchen/bar are unsafe. I get it it’s an old cabin but I would not waste my money stay in here not only is this place a dump it is unhealthy due to the mice infestation . I just want to warn people that are looking to rent out this cabin don’t do it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeffery Determan/Owner

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Born a carpenter wanted to be a mechanic, ended up an electrician and now hospitality manager. :)
Where to start, hhmm, how time goes bye, Someone once told me, You know when you start this, you are going to have to deal with people. I told them, "No", people will have to deal with me, my place my rules".
Some of my favorite sayings,
1. Ignorance is Temporary, Attitude is forever
2. Forgiveness is the fragrance the flower left upon the foot that trampled it into the
ground.
3. Engage brain before opening mouth
I was born and raised in this area and still growing up. I look at these cabins as my babies and my guests my children. I have done my part now my children take care of my babies and together they take care of me. Sounds good coming from someone that was never a parent, I think that would be the dream of a parent. Having children that you know are respected by many for just being what they are, everyone involved with them know they will take care of you and you will take care of them.
This reminds me of my theory on working, Surround yourself with good people, they will take care of you and you will take care of them, which will make every ones life better.
A break down of my life, high school in Buena Vista, then the Marine Corp and volunteer for every thing that came up, overseas duty, jungle survival, etc. Once out of USMC, got into construction, houses, schools, power plants, Telluride Airport,pump stations,fresh water and waste water plants, etc. Then projects in Hawaii, Kuai, top of Mauna Kea, volcano national park, Kuai missile range, then Johnston Atoll Chemical burn facility, Adak , Alask, then Micronesia, Diego Garcia in the Indian ocean and much more.
Then on my own to Russia, Costa Rica, Belize, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, etc.
A few years back, New Zealand, couch surf, hitch hike then rent a car, freedom camping, picking up all hitchhikers and taken them wherever they wanted to go.
Life is truly what you make it, ;) Jeff

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location
When I bought this place I saw the potential it had, just as I see in people.
When I bought this place I just got out of the Marines, well 2 years after I got out and had already learned carpentry from my dad, electric from another, plumbing from my uncle and the ability to see from my mother that do not expect anything to be given to you.
My Uncle drove out here and said I heard you bought this boy, I said, Yes. He asked what I was going to do with it. I told him fix this( My house) place up then that one(Cottontail) and rent it out then possibly that one(Rabbit Den or Lodge) and then that one(Thumper) and I am not sure about that one(Wild Hare). I said, What do you think or see, Chet? He said , you really want to know what I see. I said , Sure. He said, All I see is a lot of work. I chuckled and after 35 years still chuckling and working . That is why I say I did my part , you do yours. I do not need no more work. I traveled around the planet working, came home and worked then left again to work. People say, you are so lucky going to Hawaii, I said yes 6 days a week 10 to 12 hours a day, well, life is what you put into it and you get out what you put in if everything goes good. The Filipinos once asked me, What is your favorite beer? I said , Free beer. So they laughed and said so free beer is your favorite? I said,, hhhmmm ,"No". They asked what is better than free beer? I said . "Cold , Free beer."
I like people with a good attitude in life so if I can bring them around me , even if I never meet them I know their good attitude and positive energy will part of this place.
Thank You all for reading my words , if you come here great, just know. I created this place or brought it back to life for all to enjoy and take care of, so it can take care of all of us, I did my part you do yours. Cheers "Semper Fi", "Pura Vida", "Aloha"

What makes this property unique

Meeting other people that wanted a place in the mountains to get away from the hussel and bussel of the city, someone with similar interests and the respect as you or not meeting anyone, just relax and do whatever you want. You have access to just about everything, high lakes, trails or bushwhacking, fishing in the lake 200 yards away or the creek. The Colorado trail goes through the property so you take off from here on your mountain bike or just do some real good day hikes or morning/evening hikes up the old railroad grade. Got to St, Elmo the historic ghost town, where you can just think about what went on 100 plus years ago. Also feeding the chipmunks in the summer time is a highlight to many.
Go to the hot springs , Mt. Princeton or Cottonwood hot springs, Mt Princeton is more like a resort but has soaking pools in the creek that are nice during low water, a water slide, and 3 pools , where Cottonwood has a different look on things like clothing optional after dark.
Once here you will do as you want, plans will change and the time will slip past , so keep that in mind. Make some plans but do whatever you want, go rock hounding, rafting, hike a mountain, set and stare, a drive to Aspen and back, go to the local pubs and art stores or get a broom and brush of the spider weds or pick up branches, wash some windows, play some horse shoes, star gaze at night, walk to the lake and do a canon ball, dive in and swim across a true wake up call. Feed your wild side , roast some marshmallows, make smores, all good this is your home in the mountains, Enjoy

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