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Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 880 sq ft
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Lyons, CO
- Historic Estes Park36 min drive
- The Stanley Hotel36 min drive
- Lily Lake44 min drive
- Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)81 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado
A mountain getaway awaits you in Big Elk Meadows. Hidden away in Roosevelt National Forest, between Lyons and Estes Park. You'll give your friends/family the escape they need in an unforgettable place. There are over 600 acres to explore, 6 trout stocked lakes and numerous smaller peaks to summit.
The view from the deck is like no other. A short walk leads to a pool, tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court and a playground. Wildlife can be see all around the area!
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You'll be sleeping at 7,550 feet!
We can accommodate up to six guests, but it's probably ideal for four. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and one with 2 twin beds. The living room has 2 couches that can be slept on too.
You can see Mt Audubon, Thunderbolt Peak, St. Vrain & Meadow Mountains from the deck! If you
hike up the mountain behind the house you can see Long's Peak (one of Colorado's 14ers) and Mount Meeker (a 13,916' peak) among numerous others!
The community owns 600 acres that you're free to explore! This includes 6 stocked lakes you can fish in and they're all walkable distance from the house. Colorado license is NOT required, but you will need a membership badge, so let me know if you'd like to go fishing and I'll leave a badge out for you and will provide fishing pole(s), if needed.
No guarantees on wildlife, but we've seen bears, moose, elk, bobcats, big horn sheep, turkeys and bald eagles!
A community pool is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend (approximate dates).
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Let me know if you're interested in experiencing mountain living for a month during open fall or winter months! The internet connection will allow you to work from the house and we'll get you set up with a workspace (in the living room) to make your experience comfortable! (From experience - it's a great place to work, but the view can be somewhat distracting!)
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4WD/AWD vehicles may be required for visits during snowy months. Roads are plowed when 2 inches accumulate. Driveway is not plowed and cabin stairs are not shoveled before your arrival - there is a shovel available at the base of the stairs, in
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Guest access
You'll have access to the second floor/main level of the house (first floor is for storage of tools and appliances (furnace and hot water heater).
Other things to note
Neighborhood is roughly:
-30 minutes east of Estes Park another 10 minutes gets you to Rocky Mountain National Park.
-35 minutes west of Longmont, CO
-50 minutes northwest of Boulder, CO
-1 hour 20 minutes away from Denver International Airport
The view from the deck is like no other. A short walk leads to a pool, tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court and a playground. Wildlife can be see all around the area!
23-ZONE3448
You'll be sleeping at 7,550 feet!
We can accommodate up to six guests, but it's probably ideal for four. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and one with 2 twin beds. The living room has 2 couches that can be slept on too.
You can see Mt Audubon, Thunderbolt Peak, St. Vrain & Meadow Mountains from the deck! If you
hike up the mountain behind the house you can see Long's Peak (one of Colorado's 14ers) and Mount Meeker (a 13,916' peak) among numerous others!
The community owns 600 acres that you're free to explore! This includes 6 stocked lakes you can fish in and they're all walkable distance from the house. Colorado license is NOT required, but you will need a membership badge, so let me know if you'd like to go fishing and I'll leave a badge out for you and will provide fishing pole(s), if needed.
No guarantees on wildlife, but we've seen bears, moose, elk, bobcats, big horn sheep, turkeys and bald eagles!
A community pool is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend (approximate dates).
*************************************
Let me know if you're interested in experiencing mountain living for a month during open fall or winter months! The internet connection will allow you to work from the house and we'll get you set up with a workspace (in the living room) to make your experience comfortable! (From experience - it's a great place to work, but the view can be somewhat distracting!)
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4WD/AWD vehicles may be required for visits during snowy months. Roads are plowed when 2 inches accumulate. Driveway is not plowed and cabin stairs are not shoveled before your arrival - there is a shovel available at the base of the stairs, in
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23-ZONE3448
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Guest access
You'll have access to the second floor/main level of the house (first floor is for storage of tools and appliances (furnace and hot water heater).
Other things to note
Neighborhood is roughly:
-30 minutes east of Estes Park another 10 minutes gets you to Rocky Mountain National Park.
-35 minutes west of Longmont, CO
-50 minutes northwest of Boulder, CO
-1 hour 20 minutes away from Denver International Airport
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Lyons
Located in Lyons, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Notable landmarks in the area include Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel. Meadow Park and Lyons Classic Pinball are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

Lyons, CO
What's nearby
- Estes Park Golf Course - 35 min drive - 30.0 km
- Stanley Park - 35 min drive - 30.0 km
- Historic Estes Park - 36 min drive - 31.1 km
- The Stanley Hotel - 36 min drive - 31.1 km
- Lily Lake - 44 min drive - 38.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Villa Tatra - 18 min drive
- Blue Spurce Clad - 76 min drive
- La Chaumiere Restaurant - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cory Jakobsen

We live in Longmont, which is about 40 minutes away from Big Elk Meadows. We bought the property in May/June of 2022 and have been working to create a relaxing getaway ever since!
Just started hosting in December of 2023. Really enjoyed helping our guests out with their trip to Colorado! Hoping to be able to do the same for future guests!
Just started hosting in December of 2023. Really enjoyed helping our guests out with their trip to Colorado! Hoping to be able to do the same for future guests!
Why they chose this property
The place was unforgettable when we first saw it. When you turn off Route 36, you drive down route 47, which is beautiful. When the pavement ends (turn right), you drive up a mountain (and see some incredible views, including some of Long's Peak & Mount Meeker) and back down into the community. On our first trip in, we saw some people fishing, had to drive through the water that was flowing between 2 lakes (which was only a few inches deep, but a cool experience) and we saw a handful of elk in the meadows shortly before arriving at the place!
Since then it's only gotten better! During all of the time we've spent working on the place, we've seen up to 45 elk in the meadows, right in front of the house. We've also seen moose on a few occasions, a couple bears, quite a few turkeys, 1 mountain goat, a few bobcats (recently - Jan 2024), bald eagles, and mountain lion prints in the snow.
We saw it, had the idea for a short term rental so others could enjoy the place too! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Since then it's only gotten better! During all of the time we've spent working on the place, we've seen up to 45 elk in the meadows, right in front of the house. We've also seen moose on a few occasions, a couple bears, quite a few turkeys, 1 mountain goat, a few bobcats (recently - Jan 2024), bald eagles, and mountain lion prints in the snow.
We saw it, had the idea for a short term rental so others could enjoy the place too! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
What makes this property unique
You're 5 miles off route 36, but it seems much further! Roughly four miles of the road is paved, then the last mile or so is unpaved, going up a mountain and down into the community. From the top of the mountain on a clear day, you'll see Long's Peak (one of the 14ers) and Mount Meeker (13,916').
Big Elk Meadows has a relaxing atmosphere, friendly people and good fishing!
I like that I can walk out the front door and walk to the lakes to go fishing or you can hike up the mountain right behind the house!
Big Elk Meadows has a relaxing atmosphere, friendly people and good fishing!
I like that I can walk out the front door and walk to the lakes to go fishing or you can hike up the mountain right behind the house!
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