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Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek

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Listen to the roar of Chicago Creek directly in front of the cabin
private foot bridge
Relax by the creekside patio.
Enjoy the canyon views with a cozy fire (firewood provided)
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Idaho Springs, CO
  • Clear Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Phoenix Gold Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Echo Mountain Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek

Arapaho Cliffs log cabin on Chicago Creek is nestled in a canyon with no other homes in sight yet is just 2.5 miles south of Idaho Springs, Colorado on the scenic byway to Mt. Evans and Wilderness Area. Fish for trout from the private bridge or on the banks with over 1,000' of creek frontage. Arapaho National Forest trails accessible from the back yard. Enjoy sightseeing and fine dining in historic Idaho Springs. Tour a real gold mine. Relax in the famous hot springs resort. Cabin has modern kitchen and baths and tastefully furnished in rustic western style. Quality bedding, kitchen items, etc. 1 King Bed, 1 Queen, 2 double beds and 1 pull-out double couch.

Ready to enjoy your Colorado mountain experience? Make a fire in the wood stove, read a book on the covered porch listening to the creek, or enjoy a BBQ on the deck with family and friends. 45 minutes to downtown Denver. Beat the ski traffic - 7 ski resorts from 30 min to 1 hour away.

Please read the comments from our guests travelling from all over the United States and the world. We provide a quality lodging experience and a good value.

Note to Denver-area guests: Spend a relaxing night or weekend away from the city, celebrate a special occasion, or entertain out-of-town family and friends.

Rates are based on 2 guests; add $10.00 per night, per additional guest.

There are four outdoor security cameras onsite. One faces the parking area, one faces the creekside patio, one faces the back deck, and one faces the shed.

Keywords: Log Cabin, Waterfront lodging, Ski Cabin, Idaho Springs Cabin, Mountain Lodging, Near Denver Lodging, Scenic Area Lodging, Near Hot Springs

Property manager

Randy Skalski
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Clear Creek, while Underhill Museum and Argo Gold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Clear Creek - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Echo Mountain Park - 26 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 44 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beau Jo's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Tiger Casino - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Underhill Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Charlie Taylor Water Wheel. Argo Gold Mill and Museum and Steve Canyon Statue are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 408 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Great location for a wedding at echo mountain. Close to town, Idaho Springs. Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin at a beautiful location

The cabin is spacious and has a great vibe. The creek in front of the house is so pretty and you can hear it from jnside the house. There's a trail right outside the backyard that takes you up the mountain for incredible views. I love this place and would efinitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buddy trip

Great place, perfect location. You can tell owners care about their cabin. We will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado Creekside Cabin

After a family member got married in Golden, we decided to spend a few more days and travel the Rockies. This cabin was an excellent place to start every morning & end every day. Also the best equipped VRBO we have ever stayed at. Very private!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colorado get away

The family had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Great place to getaway and relax. The property matched the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house great stay

Loved the location, the creekside firepit and the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay. Just as pictured minus the creepy guy:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cabin

The home was beautiful! Such an amazing area and right on the creek! There were really no complaints at all!! I’d love to stay there again in the summer months!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cozy Cabin

This is a nice little cabin along the river. The cabin had everything you could need (and more) in terms of the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable. We brought and played lots of games by the fireplace on the very cold weekend we were there. We skiied Loveland, which is about a half hour away. We did some snowshoeing and went up and "hiked" in our snow gear around Echo Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and property

Great place to stay. We caught brown trout and really enjoyed the sound of the flowing creek
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Idyllic!

This cabin is the most beautiful property and completely picturesque for the perfect Colorado mountain stay. It is not far from anything, but feels secluded. It has everything you need and more! The minute we walked in, we started planning our next trip! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pij184

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The escape

Beautiful property, very relaxing! Shopping in town was enjoyable & restaurant work good, i definitely recommend Beau Joes!loved sitting bye the stream for hours!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in Idaho Springs

I highly recommend this very nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder Stay

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was so refreshing to return to the cabin after our daily adventures. Beautiful cabin right next to the creek. Cabin was well maintained and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Absolutely beautiful place to unwind and get away from it all! Location right next to the river is amazing! We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Priscilla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love from Houston

Beautiful cabin wonderful stay Overall it was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the property.

Beautiful property but could have better markings at the end of the driveway to help find where to turn especially at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

This is our second stay at the Arapaho Cliffs cabin. It's perfect for a getaway from the hustle-bustle of Denver's city life. We love the comfy, cozy and clean cabin, and the river flowing outside the door is extra nice. We enjoyed hanging out by the river and watching deer in the meadow. Our family enjoyed lots of activities around the area including exploring the shops and restaurants in Idaho Springs, the Georgetown Loop train ride and hiking near Echo Lake. We will, without a doubt, enjoy a stay at Arapaho Cliffs cabin again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Peaceful and close to Idaho Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time and would still come back

This place is the perfect get away. This is our second stay. We come from a big city so we want to get away but also like the convenience of city life and the amenities. This place provides exactly that. And perfectly located between city and nature activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ptavery

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place that balances privacy and convenient access

It’s hard to believe this place is as close to Denver as it is. On a relatively quiet street, with lots of creek noise to cover any road sounds. Great setup inside, plenty of space, and lots to do nearby. We are longtime Colorado residents and really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent again!

We have stayed here for two years now and absolutely love it and the owner. I would absolutely recommend this charming location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious!!!

What a wonderful place!!! We spent so much time just hiking around the property and lounging by the creek. It was perfect and we did NOT want to leave. It was a quick 10 minute drive to Echo Lake for hiking and a picnic. We would LOVE to come back!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortney E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Red Rocks and Ava Rafting!!

This place was just far enough for peace and quiet yet close enough to have plenty of things to do and see!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Randy Skalski

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We hope that you have a wonderful stay at our log cabin. We lived in Colorado for more than 20 years and after a careful search, purchased this cabin for our family’s use during frequent trips to Colorado and enjoy sharing it with our guests. Thank-you for being our guest and we hope you will return.

Why they chose this property

We love the setting of our cabin, nestled in a canyon, with a roaring creek, surrounded by National Forest, and without another home in sight. We also like the convenient location near the lively and vibrant City of Denver, with every available cultural activity and amenity; the quaint and historic town of Idaho Springs; and all the splendid sights and activities in the Rocky Mountains.

What makes this property unique

The sights and sounds of the creek are truly magical. On a more practical note, the cabin is extremely easy to find and easy to get to anytime of year on paved roads that are snow-plowed regularly. Winter access is about as good as it gets for the mountains in Colorado.

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