Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks
**This cabin is located in the Town of Grand Lake, NOT Estes Park**
This cozy 2-bedroom, 1.75-bath mountain home with a loft offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability—ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for a relaxing Grand Lake getaway.
Step inside and enjoy a welcoming space filled with natural light, high ceilings, and skylights that create an open, airy atmosphere. Recently renovated, the home now features a spacious new dining area, perfect for enjoying meals or game nights after a day of adventure.
The main bedroom on the ground level is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, offering easy access and privacy. Upstairs, the second bedroom includes a twin-over-twin bunk bed, great for kids or additional guests. The loft area offers extra flexibility, featuring a queen sofa sleeper, while the downstairs living area includes another queen sofa sleeper, providing sleeping space for up to 8.
You’ll have all the modern conveniences you need, including a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, cable TV, and two beautiful new decks in the front and back, perfect for sipping your morning coffee or taking in the serene mountain views.
Whether you're here to explore Rocky Mountain National Park, unwind on the porch, or simply enjoy some fresh alpine air, this home has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.
*This home does have a view from the back deck of the burn scar from the East Troublesome Fire in October 2020. The view from the front of the home where another deck area is located was not impacted*
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Policies: - Minimum Age Requirement to rent this home is 23 - 4WD or AWD and/or Snow Tires required during winter months. Winter conditions can occur anytime Oct. 1st - Jun 1st. - This home is Not Pet Friendly – No exceptions will be made - This home is Non-Smoking - No Parties or Events
“Columbine Lake is a private, covenant-controlled community. Renters are not allowed to use the clubhouse, gazebo, horse pasture, OHVs or Columbine Lake.” Plan on using one of the other three lakes (Grand, Granby and Shadow Mountain) for all your lake activities.”. Keep in mind when booking, that this property is located in a quiet neighborhood with owner residents.
Winter Arrival: Please be prepared before beginning your drive to the mountains! Four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. Although the main roads are usually plowed well, many residential areas require traversing steep hills on dirt roads that are not as maintained. Keep in mind that chain and traction laws for non-commercial vehicles can be put into effect at any time. We do not advise driving Berthoud Pass in a front-wheel drive vehicle unless you a comfortable putting chains on yourself. Weather and driving conditions may change rapidly. We will not accommodate refund related to weather or road conditions, please plan accordingly.
Grand Mountain Rentals is a locally owned and operated business serving Grand Lake for almost 30 years. With a select group of properties, we are committed to fulfilling your lodging and vacation needs. We offer a wide variety of accommodations including single-family mountain homes, luxury lakeside estates, quintessential Colorado cabins, condos with lake views and pet friendly options.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR24-121858
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Grand Lake
Located in Grand Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre and Kauffman House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Lake Golf Course and Grand Lake Nordic Center. Cascades of the Rockies Bookstore and Lilliput Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Rocky Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Grand Lake Marina - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Granby Station - 25 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 149 min drive
Restaurants
Roadhouse Bar And Grill - 10 min drive
Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - 5 min drive
Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - 6 min drive
The Hub - 5 min drive
Rockies - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks on 16 May 2026 start from £123, 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 Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Columbine Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado River and Grand Lake Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved the location of this property. We saw lots of wildlife in our front and back lots. My only complaint was the small and very soft bed in the master bedroom.
Kara M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Hi Kara,
We are so happy to hear you loved the location of this home. The bears and moose really seem to enjoy strolling through this neighborhood (: We are glad you got to enjoy the wildlife sightings. Bed preferences can be tricky as there is no one size fits all, but we always appreciate the feedback! We hope to have you back soon.
Thanks again,
Grand Mountain Rentals
We enjoyed our stay in Scaffner Cabin. It was the perfect location for all the hikes that we did in Rocky Mountain National Park. We loved relaxing in the cabin or on the back porch after a long day of hiking. Even had a moose walk through backyard one evening! We would stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here at Schaffner Cabin and got to see moose as well. Come back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pat & Mike R.
5 Jul 2022
Great rental!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved our stay! Comfortable, clean, quiet and relaxing with great access to Grand Lake and RMNP!
Pat & Mike R.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
Thank you! We are glad that you had a wonderful time visiting Grand Lake, we hope to see you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
24 Jul 2023
Great place, great location and they made it easy
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, very nice cabin and great surroundings. Beautiful view out the back.
Brian B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thanks Brian! So glad that Schaffner Cabin met all of your needs, come back and see us again any time!
We had a great time! The cabin was perfect for us 7! Granddaughters loved it! We had all we needed to have a good time away!
Thanks! We'll be back!
William P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Hi William,
Thank you so much for the review! We absolutely love this cabin and we are very happy to hear it worked out perfectly for you and your family. (: We would love to have you all back soon!
Until next time,
Grand Mountain Rentals
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert E.
7 Aug 2015
Fantastic Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental was perfect for us. Great location near the national park. And having a moose visitor in the morning was the highlight.
Robert E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review. We think Schaffner is a great cabin! So happy you had the moose visiting in the morning - that is a special thing to see!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marsha W.
16 Jul 2017
Wonderful Columbine Lake Cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a marvelous well equipped remodeled cabin nestled in a quiet, mountain and lake location close to the town of Grand Lake.
Marsha W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ron M.
30 Jun 2022
Quiet and comfortable
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Schaffner Cabin was exactly as represented in the listing. A very pleasant experience.
My husband and i, and our extended family stay in Grand Lake several times a year. When it is just Tim and I, we do not need a huge house. This cabin was perfect for us. It was clean and cozy, but not cramped. We had plenty of room when we returned drom our all day long trips.we enjoy the Columbine Lake area. We have stayed here several times. It is removed from tiwn , but close to everything we enjoy doing. It was a great stay, and as always , Grand Mountain Rentals are great hosts.
Sherry G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Sherry! We are just thrilled that you had such a great stay. We agree that the home is super cozy and a great place to rest your head after a day in the mountains. Come back and see us again any time!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Becky M.
18 May 2022
Great location, just needs a thorough cleaning
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location was perfect for access to both Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. The size of the cabin was perfect for our family of 4. Property manager was responsive and helpful. Inside the cabin itself I noticed a lot of dust on many surfaces, and some pots/pans on the shelf that were not fully cleaned.
Becky M.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Hi Becky, it seems like you enjoyed your stay overall! Unfortunately this home is located on a dirt road and here in the mountains dust is very prevalent. Pots and pans are also to be cleaned by guests, the cleaners just don't have time rewash all of the cookware in the home. We are glad that pots and pans are an easy fix and can be quickly recleaned if needed.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Becky M.
22 Jul 2020
Great location, just needs a thorough cleaning
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location was perfect for access to both Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. The size of the cabin was perfect for our family of 4. Property manager was responsive and helpful. Inside the cabin itself I noticed a lot of dust on many surfaces, and some pots/pans on the shelf that were not fully cleaned.
Becky M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
Hi Becky, it seems like you enjoyed your stay overall! Unfortunately this home is located on a dirt road and here in the mountains dust is very prevalent. Pots and pans are also to be cleaned by guests, the cleaners just don't have time rewash all of the cookware in the home. We are glad that pots and pans are an easy fix and can be quickly recleaned if needed.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Pam H.
9 Oct 2022
What could have been amazing fell flat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A charming vacation home at first glance was not cleaned properly before our stay. The burners of the stovetop were absolutely filthy. The shower curtain was moldy and had to be bleached before we could use the downstairs shower. There was flammable items stored on top of the water heater. These items were all brought to the rental management attention. The management company refused to answer or fix.
Pam H.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Hello Pam, none of this was brought to our attention during your stay, so it is bit a bit frustrating to hear that for some reason you are saying we refused to assist you. We have no idea what flammable items you are referring to because again, you did not speak to anyone in our office regarding any of these items. We do recall you inquiring about large discounts on several of our homes before you booked one, so perhaps you felt the need the leave a negative review because you were unhappy with the overall price. We sure hope you find accommodations that better suit you in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jodi V.
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Poor property management/ great house!
Very nice house but rental/ property management company communication was poor. The house and area are great! We did not receive communication about check-in in a timely manner. I started calling 2 hrs before check-in to see if we could check in by chance early. The management company office where we needed to pick up key was closed for the day. We called all 3 phone numbers left on sign on door ( no communication about being closed for the day prior either), messaged on VRBO many times and finally an hour after the check in time posted, someone called us back (this was an hour after what VRBO said was check-in time) to give us the info of how to get a key to the house. We wasted 3 1/2 hrs of our time on vacation worrying if we even had a place to stay for the next 2 nights since no one would message or call back. After finally getting a call they said it was due to poor internet service. That doesn't make since, we called multiple times with no one calling back for 3 1/2 hrs. Very disappointed to lose our vacation time that would have been spent in Rocky Mnt National Park.
Jodi V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Hi Jodi,
It’s disappointing to read your review. We apologized for the technological mishap that day profusely and you seemed very understanding at the time. As we explained to you the day of your arrival, because of the internet outage, none of information had sent out the way we intended causing you to receive your check-in information about 30 minutes late. We in fact had been in the office that day but had to close for the remainder of the day because we had no way of communicating to incoming guests. From home, we called everyone arriving that day personally, after finding out that none of communication had sent successfully, to make sure all guests got into their homes safety. You are unfortunately the only one who felt the need to leave a negative review. Several other guests got check-in information a bit late that day as well and none felt the need to blame us for the hours long internet outage. To further explain our position, which seems to be of some confusion to you, our phones are VoIP connections, meaning they run off of the internet. With no internet, there is no phone connection, no forwarding service available and no way of knowing who had called, no sending emails or text via our reservation software, checking Vrbo messages, etc. Also, we had certainly not guaranteed you any kind of early check-in, so to begin calling hours before check-in at 4pm, assuming an early check-in would be extended is a bit unreasonable. We are definitely appreciative of guests that extend us the courtesy of understanding that sometimes there are circumstances that happen that are beyond our control, as it is absolutely not common for our company and apologize once again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
18 May 2022
Grand Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Filled our needs perfectly. Had everything we needed except food. Couldn't ask for more. Would definitely stay again.
Bill M.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Very happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! We look forward to seeing you in Grand Lake again, the Schaffner cabin is waiting you!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Daniel G.
18 May 2022
great get away
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a very pleasant stay. The cabin was just what we required. Very clean, very orderly and the copious kitchen utensils made sure that mama got her wine bottle open and papa got to create an amazing dinner dish with the fresh porcinis harvested from the forest! Great location, very close to the town of grand lake and still much quieter and reserved.
Daniel G.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Happy you liked the cabin and found the wine bottle opener! Schaffner is a terrific home in a serene setting. Hope you come and stay again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marsha W.
18 May 2022
Wonderful Columbine Lake Cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a marvelous well equipped remodeled cabin nestled in a quiet, mountain and lake location close to the town of Grand Lake.
Marsha W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helen B.
18 May 2022
cozy cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a very great home base we used to go hiking. It was very clean well equippelt and had a nice décor. I would recommend it for 2 adults or more ( one bed, two hide-a-beds) and it would be great accomodations for a family with up to 6 children. Location is beautiful.
Helen B.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for the nice review! We are so happy you enjoyed the cabin and Grand Lake! Hope you get a chance to come back and visit again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Valparaiso, IN
18 May 2022
Lovely Visit to Grand Lake
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent rental experience. Very clear communication and easy check-in. The cabin was a good value and very well decorated and appointed. Peaceful coexistence with wildlife too! A moose grazed next to the cabin one day and a deer the next. Located in a nearby private development but only a 5 minute drive to downtown Grand Lake. Recommended!
A guest from Valparaiso, IN
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Lee! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the quiet and coziness of this cabin as well as your experience checking in! We hope to see you back in the future!
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