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Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP

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Hilltop Mountain House overlooking Shadow Mountain Lake
View from the wrap-around deck!
Wildlife often visit & snack on our aspen!
View from the driveway.
Kitchen & dining room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP

Welcome to our family friendly Hilltop mountain home! We are just 2 miles outside of Rocky Mountain National Park and a mile and a half from the quaint Village of Grand Lake. Our ski-chalet style home offers the escape of a mountain get-away with the comforts of home. Enjoy the spectacular views of Shadow Mountain Lake, Grand Lake and the inspiring Indian Peaks from our large wrap-around deck or from the cozy, comfy couches in the spacious family room. Large picture windows throughout the main level allow for tremendous views no matter where you’re relaxing.

Our home is approximately 2,000 sq. feet and sits on two acres of beautiful land. We have two family rooms which make it nice for a larger family or 2 smaller ones. Cozy up to the fire, play board games, do puzzles or have a serious game of poker at the game table adjacent to the main floor family room & kitchen. There is plenty of room for everyone to do their relaxing.

Our downstairs bedroom has a king bed and a twin bed and makes a great space for the kids and our two bedrooms up-stairs, both have king size beds and allow for parent privacy. The kitchen is roomy and easy to work in with everything you may need to prepare a great meal. Sit round our large dining room table or take it outside & BBQ and enjoy the beautiful mountain sunsets while dining outdoors.

Whether you are planning a good old-fashioned family vacation or a romantic mountain get-away, our home offers the perfect escape! We have a picturesque fire pit with large log seats and plenty of firewood to roast those marshmallows all night long.

Wildlife visit us often. Moose, elk, deer, foxes & a variety of birds are regular entertainment. Or, walk up the road and see if you can sneak-a-peek at the moose that linger in the willows around the pond just a short distance from the house. If you're up for more of an adventure drive into Rocky Mountain National Park where you are sure to see nature at it’s finest.

The Village of Grand Lake offers all the dining selections you could want, everything from fine dining to pizza & burgers. Or pack a picnic and enjoy the beach in town or rent kayaks and hunt out a place on Shadow Mountain Lake. There is everything from hiking, fishing, putt-putt, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV’s, snowmobile, cross-country skiing, golfing, water-skiing, sailing, most likely anything that makes you happy on a mountain vacation. Or, how about just meandering the shops along the boardwalk and stopping for ice-cream & fudge!

Our location offers the perfect compromise to “getting away” but yet having it all! Everything you would want is available in the summer and for the winter vacation you can snowmobile right in town or get to downhill skiing at either Sol Vista in Granby or go a little further to the nationally known Winter Park & Mary Jane.

Year round, we know you will enjoy our Hilltop mountain home!


Keywords: Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Family Friendly Home, Winter Park/Sol Vista
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$40/day dog fee per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Collect all trash and place in large blue trash can in garage.
If you brought a dog, use provided poop bags and walk the property to remove any and all dog waste. Bags are located on deck stairs under balcony.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If bringing a dog, renter must use provided dog waste bags to clean up after their dog and place in blue trash can in garage at end of rental period.
3 Night minimum stay on Holiday weekends; Memorial, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK and Presidents Day.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Lake

Located in Grand Lake, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho National Recreation Area, while Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre and Kauffman House Museum are cultural highlights. Cascades of the Rockies Bookstore and Lilliput Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Arapaho National Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Grand Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Grand Lake Nordic Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 48 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 21 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadhouse Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rockies - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP on 21 May 2026 start from £314, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake & Mountain Views, 2 Acres, Large Deck, RMNP located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Arapaho National Recreation Area and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado River and Grand Lake Nordic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cammy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
It was beautiful, conveniently located near everything and the views were amazing!!! We would strongly recommend this cabin and Grand Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved exploring the property! We saw a bear in the horseshoe pit on the first day which was very exciting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this property. Beautiful home and area, very close to downtown Grand Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The cabin was perfect for our family trip. The view was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay, the house is even better than the pictures! Very kid friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected from photos. The views and spacious layout are ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and setup but house was dirty .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan C.

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

Super close to RMNP!

The house had everything we needed to be cozy! Beautiful lake views and wildlife everywhere! Our favorite part is how close it was to Rocky Mountain National Park. We knew where to see the female moose each evening and we crossed the Continental divide and found the male moose. Also stopped in at the Stanley motel in Estes Park. Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Roomy Family Getaway

Good spot for a weekend enjoying all Grand Lake has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Better than expected!

Great views and close to town. Perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great property

Visited RMNP for a few days and enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful, peaceful, & close to Grand Lake and the park. We’d be happy to stay here again should we come back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris L.

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

great location and great views

Very comfortable family home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Cute and Cozy with Stunning Views

Loved it, we had the best time! The views of the lake and surrounding mountains were amazing, and the location was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Awesome Family Getaway

From PA and spent 4 nights and we were busy with golfing, hiking, boating, and touring the Rocky Mountain National Park. Mountain and lake views from Cabin and location were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna A.

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

Beautiful Home with Amazing Views

If you want to have a relaxing adventure with your family, I highly recommend this rental! Great dining and sitting areas with beautiful views of the lake and mountains. We had a magical stay and you will too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great stay

This is a wonderful cabin. Very roomy, very clean and well stocked with everything one would need for a home away from home. Just minutes away from shadow mountain and grand lake. Our family enjoyed our stay and would recommended to anyone going to grand lake or Rocky mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine R.

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

Quiet Get-a-way

Lovely property with a large fire pit. Plenty of woods to explore and see some wildlife. The house itself is older, but charming and clean. Our family enjoyed the stay. It was wonderful to have our dogs with us. Minutes from Grand Lake and many family friendly hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Beautiful views

This property is is such a beautiful location! 5 minutes to downtown Grand Lake and views from the property! The property manager/owner was very easy to get a hold of and extremely friendly/helpful! Definitely will not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

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

Hidden Gem with perfect views

Love this place! There's a huge deck with a fantastic water view and plenty of room to BBQ and eat and relax, lots of seating. And another little hidden deck for 2 that's very special. There's a large fire pit with seating all around. Beds are comfortable and kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Beautiful venue for a family vacation

Beautiful lake view from the deck. Awesome fire pit for evening relaxing. Inside is roomy and very comfortable for the entire family. Saw moose, deer, porcupine and fox on and near the property. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Grand Lake Refuge

Our third year at this cozy mountain getaway. All the amenities. Beautiful views from large, well-appointed deck. Everything you might need at your fingertips: kitchen essentials, outdoor bbq, fire pit, horseshoes, corn hole, fireplace, game room, nearby trails. We love it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steph G.

A little slice of heaven!

We stayed at this beautiful home Labor day weekend of 2013 - we couldn't have asked for a better stay! The home and surrounding yard are perfect for relaxation - the fire pit was a favorite of ours, and the deck offers great views of the lake. Extremely clean, pet friendly, rustic feel with all the comforts of home. We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel R.

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

Great family vacation

We had a lovely stay at this cabin. It is very private and super peaceful. The view of the lake is spectacular and the kids had a blast playing by the fire pit. Dave and Jennifer were really nice and easy to communicate with. Looking forward to staying here again on our next family vacation! :) The Rays.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

Location, Location, Location!!

My family and I had a wonderful stay in this cabin over Labor Day weekend! Jennifer, the owner, was very pleasant and responsive. The views of the lake and mountains from the windows and balcony are breathtaking and we loved the fire pit! We had a fire every night and watched the gorgeous sunsets from around the fire. The location of this house is ideal - so close to Rocky Mountain Nat'l. Park, Estes, and Grand Lake with so much so see and do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Stairs a bit steep, a funky basement shower, but otherwise a great vacation cabin. Fantastic view, two acres of space, roomy and well stocked. Decorations inside way above average, supplied doggie bags and all the light bulbs worked! Renting vacation cabins is expensive these days but this is one where you won't leave feeling you were ripped off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Banks

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David and Jennifer Banks have owned Hilltop since 2004. Prior to 2019, they co-owned the property with Jennifer’s sister, Susan Fenske and her husband, Lance. Jennifer and Susan wanted a place where they could share lifetime memories together with their families. In the past 22 years, they and their families have made those lasting memories and enjoyed lots of good times.

They love just hanging out and relaxing at the house, hiking, canoeing, and picnicking on the shores of Shadow Mountain Lake. It wouldn't be a family gathering without a well-thought-out weekend of yummy food and meals to prepare. Nothing says family like sitting around the dining room table enjoying good times together! Lance and David relax by minding the property, including thinning the many Lodgepole Pine trees found on the two-acre secluded lot. Chainsaws, Yes! They have built a large fire pit and two new decks (including the most recent “Blue Bird Deck” in 2020, with its breathtaking views of the lakes, the town of Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park).

Lance loves nodding off on warm summer afternoons during the fifth inning of Colorado Rockies baseball games. The kids (grown now and including one grandson) love the laid-back feel of Grand Lake, and love coming up to 'get-away' from the stresses of life.

Family is number one with us, and our mountain home helps us keep that a priority!

Why they chose this property

We've been coming up to Grand Lake for nearly 40 years. David & his family have owned their family cabin since the early 1980s. We love that the area is so close to Rocky Mountain National Park, and also love that Grand Lake doesn't have a chain restaurant or street light. We love the beauty of the lakes immediately adjacent to the mountains. Add that to the charm of the boardwalk village of Grand Lake, and we find our slice of heaven.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous Firepit with lots of log seating & beautiful views!

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