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The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Home.
Enjoy some time on the front porch in quiet conversation or reading your book.
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boulder, CO
  • Place, Nomad Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wonderland Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dakota Ridge Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat

This beautiful home sits on a spacious, landscaped corner lot in North Boulder. Enjoy your morning tea or coffee sitting on the front porch with comfortable wicker chairs, nestled under a canopy of trees, listening to the deep, gentle tones of the nearby chimes. This home welcomes you with a cozy living room, complete with a gas fireplace and piano. Advance to the dining room that features a round oriental wooden carved dining table (with large inlaid lazy susan) and on into the kitchen with its generous stone countertops. Upstairs offers two comfortable bedrooms, each with a large chest of drawers and closet. The modern bathroom is complete with a deep soaking tub, waterfall faucet, and shower. This lovely home possesses a simple but modern Asian ambiance. The kitchen and dining room are defined by sliding glass doors to the south, inviting you to wander out onto a large deck with a lounge chair, outside table (with umbrella), and a big, stainless cooking grill. This deck, plus another bedroom porch above, enjoy a view of nature seldom experienced in a residential neighborhood, complete with a backyard stream. This stream is a welcome sound as you drift off to sleep. You will appreciate being within a two block walking distance to Lucky's Grocery Store, Logan's Coffee Shop, Lucky's Bakery, Chinese and Italian restaurants, Lucky's Breakfast Cafe, and more, and a few minute drive to more shops and restaurants to the north. The Riverside House has easy access to great public transportation for a quick ride (10 minutes) to downtown Boulder, the famous Pearl Street Mall, and just minutes further to the University of Colorado. A half block west of the house you emerge from a short pedestrian tunnel to an uninterrupted view of meadow and mountains leading to a mile walk or bike ride around Wonderland Lake. Learn to paraglide or cross country ski at the nearby park? Back at the house, you will appreciate the clean, uncluttered feel of the living areas, the well-organized kitchen, (yes, the spices are alphabetized) and the elegant energy that surrounds you. You will be more than at home, more than at ease, and more than comfortable at The Riverside House. Come, stay, at home.

Maximum Booking Allowed: 29 Consecutive Days
Occupancy Regulations: No more than 5 unrelated guests
Boulder Rental License #RHL2017-00188

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Park Usage Not Allowed. Though lovely to enjoy visibly, guests are not allowed to walk in the park due to strict HOA regulations for usage.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RHL2017-00188

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Boulder

Located in North Boulder, a neighbourhood in Boulder, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Downtown Boulder Historic District and Arnett-Fullen House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pearl Street Mall and Twenty Ninth Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Foothills Community Park, or check out an event or a game at The Spot Bouldering Gym. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boulder, CO

What's nearby

  • Nomad Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wonderland Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gateway Fun Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dakota Ridge Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Boulder Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bellota - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Upslope Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruzo Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wapos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Choza - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Riverside House - Your North Boulder Vacation Retreat located?

This family-friendly Boulder holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Nomad Theater and Wonderland Trail. Foothills Community Park and Foothills Community Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SMG J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very conveniently located, and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We fully enjoyed our stay! Close to food shopping, to good restaurants, walking trails, and to downtown Boulder. Everything was excellent. We would definitely like to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, daughter, and her 10 month old had an amazing visit in Boulder, much of which was the result of our stay at The Riverside House. The home is so welcoming and stocked better than any rental we’ve ever stayed in! Merrin is an excellent host; timely responses, and going over and above by leaving toys for the little one, etc. We hope to stay in her beautiful home again someday, if she’ll have us! The location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding. Wonderful neighborhood. Great accomodations. Very caring Host.We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Merrin called to tell me about the short walk to Lucky’s market and an amazing Chinese restaurant. She told us about Wonderland Lake, which was gorgeous- saw paragliders, deer, horses. We were visiting our daughter at CU and it was so close but far enough . Now, will always stay at Merrin’s for her last 2 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Nice neighborhood with easy walk to amenities and trails. Easy drive to the national park. Take the Old Fall River Road to the top at RMNP if it is open. We saw moose and elk and many amazing views on the way to 12,000 ft. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh it’s an amazing place to stay. The home is clean, comfortable and well maintained. The Host was super friendly and accommodating. We felt very much at home. The neighborhood walkability is the cherry on top. Food market, cafe and coffee is a short walk away. And then the hiking trail is right around the corner. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey J.

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

Great location and comfortable property

We enjoyed at our stay at The Riverside House. Great location with a little shopping center to walk to and easy to get to University of Colorado. House was very comfortable for 3 or us to stay in for graduation week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great place in a nice neighborhood

Great home with an easy drive to campus and downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS M.

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

Great stay

This is a lovely home in North Boulder. You are a block away from Wonderland Park. The place was very clean and we enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor M.

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

CU family weekend accommodations

House was great, beautiful back deck, awesome kitchen, beds were comfortable, everything was clean. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg t.

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

Relaxing stay

Fit our needs very well. Quiet neighborhood and nice amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

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

It’s the little things!

It’s nice to be in a place that has all the little things already there for you. The owner thought of putting the little things you might forget to bring available for you to use. Having only visited Boulder once or twice before, it amazes me that in a residential area there are bunnies everywhere, and a few passing deer even crossing the street! Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dain D.

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

Perfect for Is

This was a great spot for us with good restaurants and a grocery store nearby. The owners were very accommodating and helpful. Would go back if in the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Janet A.

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

Nice neighborhood for a short stay

Took my niece on her first trip to the mountains, and Al had my first trip to Boulder. This house is older, but well maintained and in a nice neighborhood. The owner couldn’t have been more accommodating and we had everything that we needed. (We didn’t do any cooking so I can’t speak to that, but kitchen seemed well stocked.) Not knowing the area, I might have chosen a different area of town for our personal needs, but I can see how it would be ideal for visiting the university. Note: the bedrooms are both upstairs and so is the bathroom, in case you have any mobility concerns. Thanks Merrin for a nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Amazing house!!

Would definitely recommend. Host was very accommodating and the house was beautiful, cozy, and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N., Newtown Square, PA

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

Home sweet home

Great location, friendly quiet neighborhood with access to bike trails, walks, hikes. Peaceful comfortable home where we could work and play for our extended stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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

Cozy house

Enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. Well stocked kitchen. Great CD collection. Owner was terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty Harris and N., Delray Beach

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

Perfect Weekend

We loved Boulder and the Riverside house. The location was perfect and Merrin was extremely helpful with suggestions of great things to do (and eat) near the home. We highly recommend The Riverside House.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Beautiful Summer Week in Boulder

We had a wonderful stay. The house is in a quiet location in North Boulder and close to great outdoor activities, dining and shopping. The kitchen is well appointed and the host amazing. will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., San Diego

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

All the comforts of home and beyond!

Our stay was absolutely amazing. The house had all the comforts of home and then more. It’s location was great for morning walks with a lovely pastry place close by for a treat! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

james c.

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

Very comfy

Merrin was a great host. This home is well-appointed and in a quiet, convenient neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Great stay!!

The house is clean, spacious and very well equipped. Wonderful large kitchen, bathroom supplied with lovely soaps and lotions. Pretty, quiet neighborhood with trees and birdsong. A short walk to Wonderland lake. We had fun watching the paragliders swooping down from the hills. Altogether a terrific stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean H., Leawood, KS

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

Great getaway in Boulder

Excellent neighborhood, nice home with lots of open space and access to the outdoors and great hiking just down the street. Fun little neighborhood store a block or two away and an owner that is easy to reach at any time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

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

Absolutely perfect!

My family truly enjoyed this home, and it was a perfect home base for us to go on several college tours. The home is cozy and welcoming, and our host reached out to make sure we had everything we needed. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Merrin Wilding (Stein)

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I have lived in Boulder, Colorado since 1976, escaping Southern California at the tender age of 20, and discovering the strength and healing nature of this area. I have loved this house since 1990. It has seen many years and chapters of my life. My husband and I are anticipating wonderful travels in our Airstream, and want to share The Riverside House with you while we are on our own adventures.

Why they chose this property

This house felt like "home" the moment I pulled up into the driveway to consider it for purchase in 1990. It is in a quiet, residential neighborhood, complete with kind neighbors, and has views of a gorgeous, private park with a gentle stream running through it. The feeling of spaciousness and nature grace this home, inside and out.

What makes this property unique

Nestled in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, The Riverside House enjoys both a sense of natural spaciousness and a proximity to fabulous conveniences. Your eyes rest on the views of trees, park, and open space as you dine or sit at the kitchen counter. Only a half block to the west, you will walk under a tunnel and emerge with a well-deserved sigh as you take in uninterrupted views of meadow and mountain. The gentle trail embraces Wonderland Lake and you have opportunity to wander beyond (if you want to make a more ambitious hike of your morning stroll). A short, 5-minute walk south finds all the desired conveniences of grocery, coffee shop, bakery house, dry cleaners, breakfast cafe, liquor store, Chinese, Italian, Mexican restaurants, and more. In addition, the Riverside House is only a block and a half from the convenient bus stop that will carry you to the heart of downtown Boulder (and the Pearl Street Mall) in 10 minutes, or north to Lyons if you wish. This is an ideal location on so many levels, and if you never leave the house, you will find yourself surrounded in comfort and convenience as well.

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