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Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage!

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An outdoor patio with stone flooring, a table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a garden with various plants and rocks.
A concrete pathway alongside a river, bordered by trees and a wooden bridge.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and two paintings.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Historic Estes Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage!

Town of Estes Park Business License #6030~ A licensed vacation rental property.

Riverside Cottage is brought to you by the owners of Rockhedge (listing #275450 on VRBO.com) another historic home in Estes Park that is a favorite vacation rental for many guests.

We are now proud to present this 1908 Historic Cottage. Riverside Cottage was built on land once owned by Lord DunRaven. We have lovingly restored this Cottage by maintaining the character and charm of days gone by and improving the home with modern amenities. It is conveniently located in the center of Estes Park Village across the road from the River Walk Park. Easy walk to all shopping, restaurants, and festivals in Town Park. You can take this walkway to the Estes Park Visitors Center & all the way around Lake Estes. Easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park. Parking for One Car only on the concrete driveway in front of the Cottage.

Riverside Cottage is a licensed vacation rental property.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome and counted as guests
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties -Strict Town of Estes Regulations
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pet Free ~ Preferred by guests with allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed inside or outside.
The 7 night stay required that includes Christmas Day must be booked by December 1 to ensure that the home is decorated for the Holidays.
No pet of any kind, small or large. This is a Pet Free property! Preferred by guests with allergies. Owner also has allergies.
No smoking of any kind. No marijuana ! No smoking inside or outside on the property due to fire danger.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4071237
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
Note from host: No Parties -Strict Town of Estes Regulations
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Estes Park

Located on a river, this cottage is in Downtown Estes Park, a neighbourhood in Estes Park. Historic Park Theatre and Stanley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bond Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Estes - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bogey’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Riverside Cottage ~ A Beautifully Restored 1908 Cottage! located?

This family-friendly Estes Park cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Park Theatre and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully crafted cozy home within walking distance of seemingly everything. After a day out exploring it was the perfect base camp to come home too. It was perfect for our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and great location.Clean and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great host, property, and location! It was a memorable experience staying at the cottage. We hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience— amazing location, excellent home base while exploring RMNP. House is beautiful and immaculately clean, great vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location if you want to be within walking distance of pretty much everything downtown on Elkhorn & even beyond. This property is meticulously maintained & professionally managed. It far exceeded our expectations. We won’t bother looking anywhere but Riverside Cottage from here on out for our Estes trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverside Cottage was wonderful! It was the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed at and it was spacious, yet cozy. Everything you can imagine was included; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels & even robes in each closet. A very nice coffee bar was set up along with seasonings and condiments available. We had our coffee in the breakfast nook and enjoyed the patio in the afternoons. An excellent location with the riverwalk across the street and 5 minutes from Rocky Mountain NP. The owner even stopped by and we learned all about this beautiful home. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, loved the old fashioned charm.... Great location, we could walk to anything in the downtown area without trying fight and pay 2.00 per hour to park even if we could have found a spot ! Temps were quite warm so both upper bedrooms were very warm without an a/c system. Other than that everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful rental, the decor was so well thought out, bathrooms were great, and location is unmatched! Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! There was plenty of room for our entire party(grandparents, parents and child). The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable and the location was great to access all of Estes. The property manager was responsive and friendly. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location. Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was the perfect location to walk downtown Estes Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, loved having the River walk and downtown area so close. The street was busier than we hoped but we would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! We are already our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Wonderful house. Great location. We had a super vacation in Estes Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this very clean, historic home with great updated bathrooms and kitchen. Hosts were quick to respond and communicated all details needed. Location is perfect, just park once and walk all of Estes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great base for our family that allowed us to explore Estes Park on foot as well as quick access to Rocky Mountain National Park.Beautiful artisan/craftsman detail in the home- would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to meet

Perfect place to be in Estes!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, beautiful artwork, well appointed kitchen, lovely vintage home, spa like bathrooms with rain showers close to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a better locking system, such as a keypad on the door, rather than bending over a bench in the dark trying to see a numbered lock box. No music, owner said he is working on that. The heat went out but they responded quickly and fixed it that night. Close proximity to everything, but no views. The house was very quaint and well equipped. Beds comfortable. Great management
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely home. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Durango Steele

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This was the first home I purchased after going to High School in Estes Park! I believe in the buy and hold philosophy of Real Estate investing and I am happy to present this Restored Historic Cottage as your home base as you explore the Village of Estes Park and our treasured Rocky Mountain National Park.

Why they chose this property

I love the setting of this home. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and festivals in the Town Park. Located across from River Walk Park.

What makes this property unique

You will not have to drive once you arrive...unless you want to.

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