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Idlewilde by the River

Cabin with free parking, near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2282 CO-66, Estes Park, CO, 80517
  • Place, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Cabin, Resort View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Cabin, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, Multiple Beds, River View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, Multiple Beds, River View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Traditional Cabin, Multiple Beds, Resort View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, Idlewilde by the River is in the mountains and in a national park. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Idlewilde by the River

Cabin with free parking, near Rocky Mountain National Park
Along with charcoal grills, this cabin has a picnic area and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 13 cabins feature kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. In-room free WiFi and DVD players are standard, as are LED TVs with cable channels. Housekeeping is not available.
Idlewilde by the River offers 13 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3-star cabin has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Estes Park cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per night
  • Cleaning fee: USD 99 per accommodation, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewilde by the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idlewilde by the River?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlewilde by the River?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Idlewilde by the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idlewilde by the River located?

Situated in a national park, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Moraine Park Museum, Murphey's Mountain Park and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Backbone Adventures and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

Idlewilde by the River Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay here! Was very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesone setting, very quaint & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an excellent stay. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was do cute right next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cabin on the river. 3 br Linger Longer cabin was Older but awesome had all you need and more. Check-in and out was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place Really enjoyed sitting by the river after a long day of hiking. The hot tub was also nice to relax in after a long day of hiking Water pressure was low.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pranali

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful location. Only issue was the water leaks. Other than it was nice trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. It was right next to the river perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great for RMNP visits.

Stayed in #2 Hummingbird. Plenty of space for family of 4. Perfect outside of town landing point when visiting RMNP. No view of river from this particular cabin, but plenty of spots by the river to relax. Pros: clean, convenient to town and RMNP. Nice porch to sip coffee on a cool morning. Cons: Shower is short and small, had to bend down to get my head wet. Not a big deal, just an annoyance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Get to relax while having a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Stay will Stay again

Owner and host was so kind and setting us up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great Atmosphere and comfort

My cabin was about two feet from the roaring Big Thompson river. That was so cool. Can't imagine if the river was higher. Crazy. At first you think, wow that river is loud, but it lulls you to sleep right away. Everything was comfortable, maybe a little worn, but it was great. A bit expensive too. But the porch swing on the river was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nature at its best!

Very easy to get in and out. Loved the location, river and cabin. Try to get one by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this spot! Communication with management was great; cabin was clean and equipped. Being "by the river" was the selling point for us and we were not disappointed in any category!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Everything was graat until it was uncomfortable to shower upstairs since it begain leaking water on the first floor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love it!

This was an awesome place to stay. The property was peaceful, excellent location and the couple running the business was accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everythings excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
More outside seating, Our chairs were gone every time we went out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy Diane Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The shower was too small.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Good But Not Perfect

Overall it was a wonderful location and the cabin was comfortable. The biggest complaint is that it was advertised as having cable in the room and wifi available, but the cable was not working and the wifi was so poor that it was essentially non-functional. I wouldn’t have minded if it was advertised that way, but we booked and made plans assuming there would be functional cable and internet. I tried calling the number given but there was no answer. It wasn’t an emergency so it wasn’t something worth pursuing but it was an annoyance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria V

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I had a wonderful time sipping wine by the river and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024