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Walk to Evergreen Lake and downtown

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Evergreen Lake and downtown

The Ponderosa Mountain Home is now available only for 30-days or longer.

Ponderosa Mountain Home is just a short walk to ice skating and ice fishing in winter, boating and fishing in summer. It is also a short walk/drive to downtown Evergreen! Come enjoy this beautiful area with ample outdoor activities, fine restaurants and the greatest brew pubs in the world. Easy access to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, taverns and clubs featuring local musicians, outstanding dramatic theater, even first-rate opera and ballet. Outdoor sports are incomparable. For summer, just step outside your door. Or the Mt. Evans Wilderness is just a short drive. Rocky Mountain National Park is two hours away on the scenic Peak-to-Peak Highway. Winter is a wonderland, a doorway to world-class skiing, snowshoeing, and climbing. The Ponderosa Mountain Home has 3 bedrooms. The master suite has a sitting room and queen-size bed with adjustable mattress. The second bedroom has a full mattress, also adjustable. The third bedroom has a day bed with a trundle. Well-behaved dogs are very welcome but while outdoors they must be on a leash at all times. It is to safeguard your pet(s) and the local wildlife, who really are our premier guests.
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About the area

Evergreen

Located in Evergreen, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Staunton State Park and Golden Gate Canyon State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tiny Town and Morrison Natural History Museum. My Art Workshop and Colorado Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Evergreen Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Evergreen Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dedisse Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater - 26 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Union Station - 41 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cellars - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackbird Cafe and Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amano Coffee & Plants - ‬8 min drive

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. 89 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful experience at the Ponderosa.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you, Clayton. The Ponderosa - always your home away from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we needed for our elopement. Something quiet, charming, and close to Denver - but not too close. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thanks, Ben. Come again - for an anniversary maybe?
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10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, well appointed, have all we needed for a week of relaxation. Highly recommend and we will probably be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you, Ken & Kathy, You were terrific guests and we look forward to your next visit - with fresh batteries everywhere! Spike
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10/10 Excellent

Marcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical!! comfy beds, beautiful property, quiet, walkable to lake and downtown Everything you could possibly need for an amazing vaca!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you, Marcy. We look forward to seeing you when you return to Evergreen.
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite place to stay!! We love all things Evergreen, i.e. especially the Elk! All the amenities are great and our host is always ready to help. This is our 7th time staying here…we will always consider this our home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and convenient to Evergreen. Pretty cool waking up every morning drinking coffee watching the elk and mule deer within 15 yards of you. Very well maintained home. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. The shower had excellent water pressure and the beds and bedding were very comfortable. We enjoyed seeing deer and elk in the yard. The location was convenient to Red Rocks. We would stay again if we returned to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mother, mother-in-law, husband and myself stayed in the house for my son’s wedding! We loved the decor of the home and very clean! It was perfect for the location! Close to everywhere we needed to go! We will definitely recommend this home to family and friends! Spike could not have been more accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place. Spike is easy to communicate with and an exceptional host.. Elk walked through the property every morning. Cozy fireplace. Cabin is very clean with attention to details. Comfortable beds, beautiful updated kitchen and appliances. Beautifully decorated throughout the house. Close walk to Evergreen Lake and downtown. Short drive to Red Rocks. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you, Jeanne, for the kind words. Looking forward to your next visit - sans wasps!
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10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

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

Luxury cabin, great attention to detail!

This cabin has everything you need and is beautifully appointed with great attention to detail. We loved it, would recommend it and definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Home Away from Home

This is at least 6 times we have stayed at the Ponderosa and it never disappoints! Love seeing (from a distance) the wildlife…that’s always a treat! Always neat and tidy, clean, and our host is nearby to answer any questions! We have already booked this place this coming fall and will always consider this “our home away from home.”
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2025
Thank you. We will have your Home Away From Home ready for you in the Fall. Excited for all your arrivals.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

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

Great Location

My family and I stayed for a week over spring break. We love Evergreen and have been many times. This cabin was in walking distance to the lake which we enjoyed walking around. We went skiing two days at Loveland and we felt the drive was close enenough. verdoable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

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

Great little cabin near lake and downtown

We stayed at Ponderosa for a week and had a wonderful time. The location is very convenient to everything and you can easily walk down to the lake and downtown. The home is well equipped and very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
Thank you, Geoff. Please come back when you return to Evergreen.
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfect

The house was beautiful and well maintained. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Thank you, Thomas. You are welcome at the Ponderosa any time. Spike
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10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Evergreen Near Downtown

Check-in was easy. The property owner communicated days ahead how to gain access. The kitchen is great! We cook and had everything we needed (pots pans etc). The kitchen is a good size with clear view of large great room. The kitchen has good lighting and large windows which I like. There is a good amount of seating in the great room. The bedrooms were a good size for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid B.

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

10 days in Evergreen!

Darling, cozy cabin beautifully appointed and very comfortable! We own a design firm and we dont say that often! Ck in was easy, location is minutes to DT Evergreen, walking to the lake is minutes away. Bring your cozy slippers and enjoy!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

February One Month Stay

The Ponderosa House was a quiet, comfortable haven to call home for the month. Enjoyed being so close to downtown Evergreen, trail walks and Evergreen Lake. The porch was a treat to warm in the sun or watch the frequent herd of deer in the yard. Our hosts were readily available. So thankful we chose Ponderosa House for our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Thank you, Amy. It was a pleasure having you. We hope you will be back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E.

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

Wonderful cabin in idyllic location

This was the second time we stayed at Ponderosa this year. We love the location being able to walk to the lake and downtown Evergreen. The cabin is well appointed and has everything one would need. The best part is sitting out on the deck and watching elk walk by.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

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

Great location

Great location. Close to downtown Evergreen and many hiking trails. Not too far from denver to visit family. Deer commonly sat in yard. Property well taken care of. Was a great getaway for the month.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Wonderful…We love the quaintness!!!

This is our 5th time staying at the Ponderosa!!! We love everything about this cozy cabin, it’s location, lake access, cleanliness, and watching our Premier Guests in surprising places! We always appreciate the hospitality and kindness of our host!! It goes without saying that we certainly will be returning to our home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice place. Couldn’t check in on time as it was still being cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
Your guests arrived at one o'clock. Check-in time is always 4p.m.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani K.

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

Beautiful

It was an amazing place and absolutely gorgeous. We had deer in the yard everyday and herds of elk right within town! It was an easy access to the gorgeous lake. Everything we needed was in the cabin ready for us. It is cozy, quiet and not to mention the beds are so comfortable! 100would recommend!%
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you, Dani, at right back at you. Dani was a great guest, very kind and thoughtful. And they left the house spotless, even pulled in the trash cans. I hope they will come to Evergreen again and will stay with us at the Ponderosa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

We had a wonderful time!!

The cabin is everything they say it is. Very comfortable and supplied well in the kitchen. The area around the cabin is beautiful and there’s a nice deck to enjoy the outdoors. The owner is very available for emergency type things!! I hope we stay there next year on our trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you, Paula. You are welcome any time. Please let us know when you are back in Evergreen. Be well, Spike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Awesome property

The pictures don’t do this place justice! A wonderful cabin with great amenities. You’re at the top of the hill and can walk down to the lake and then right into the picturesque town of Evergreen. Go enjoy the mountains and stay here - you’ll be glad you did!
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind review. And thank you for being such perfect guests. It was such a pleasure having you at the Ponderosa. Not only did you take perfect care of the house, you noticed things I would have missed until it was too late. Like two deck chairs missing a rubber guard and putting them on the far side of the table. I would have missed that until there was a deep gash on the deck. Thank you for everything, for all your attentiveness and kindness. Enjoy your new home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Awesome Cabin

The Ponderosa is awesome!! Clean, well stocked, located close to Evergreen lake and shops, and we cannot forget our Premier Guests…our precious wildlife! What a treat to see elk, deer, beavers and a rare glimpse of a coyote. This is our 4th visit to this cabin and we will always consider this our second home. The hosts are superb in every way.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind review. But as they wrote, Darlene and Clayton are like family. Except they probably take better care of the Ponderosa than most people do of their own homes. They are wonderful, considerate guests and are ALWAYS welcome whenever they wish and for as long.
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