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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61750 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd floor Lakeview
1 Queen Bed
2nd floor Mountain View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Master
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
1st floor 3rdBathrrom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor hallway
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor master
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 4
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
Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails
It hardly gets any closer to both Boulder city and NatureRx driven lifestyle with our lake front cottage only 8 mi. up legendary Flagstaff mountain from historic Chautauqua National Historic Landmark and its world renown trails and canyons . Our cottage is a unique opportunity to experience the best of the great Colorado Outdoors! Faces Roosevelt National Forest and the Flagstaff mountain top gem of Gross Reservoir providing one of a kind views of both water & the surrounding foothills.
THE SPACE:
Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic (6 guests are allowed w/ the reservation and extra guests are 50$ per guest per night). Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground.
FIVE FAVORITE FEATURES:
Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest!
Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore!
Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house!
Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars!
Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake!
Taking paddle boards to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)!
- yes, yes, yes!
A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself!
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (BUT DO INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note
*PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH OWNER AT 50$ PER DAY PER PET
Small Parties and events allowed with extra event footprint fee depending on size
No shoes upstairs in carpeted areas
NOTE: This is my private residence and is decorated and set up accordingly. Guests can benefit from the extra personal touches and use of ample kitchenware and are invited to use what is in the pantry for spices and condiments. The home includes thousands of books and valuable art as well as a 40k piano that we respectfully ask guests are mindful about. Please understand this is a national forest lake cabin and not a “luxury” home which entails there is wildlife, there are insects such as wild bees, grounds are kept with native wild grass, etc! Thank you!
THE SPACE:
Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic (6 guests are allowed w/ the reservation and extra guests are 50$ per guest per night). Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground.
FIVE FAVORITE FEATURES:
Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest!
Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore!
Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house!
Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars!
Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake!
Taking paddle boards to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)!
- yes, yes, yes!
A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself!
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (BUT DO INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note
*PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH OWNER AT 50$ PER DAY PER PET
Small Parties and events allowed with extra event footprint fee depending on size
No shoes upstairs in carpeted areas
NOTE: This is my private residence and is decorated and set up accordingly. Guests can benefit from the extra personal touches and use of ample kitchenware and are invited to use what is in the pantry for spices and condiments. The home includes thousands of books and valuable art as well as a 40k piano that we respectfully ask guests are mindful about. Please understand this is a national forest lake cabin and not a “luxury” home which entails there is wildlife, there are insects such as wild bees, grounds are kept with native wild grass, etc! Thank you!
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About the area
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Located in Boulder, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Pearl Street Mall and Twenty Ninth Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eldorado Canyon State Park and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fiske Planetarium and Sommer Bausch Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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- Walker Ranch Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Chautauqua Park - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
- Folsom Field - 23 min drive - 17.0 km
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Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
8.6/10
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9.8/10
Location
8.4/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
29 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
16 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nancy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amit L.
18 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Amit L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in beautiful location
Patricia R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kayeleen G.
2 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little home with personal touches!
Kayeleen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Erin C.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location
Erin C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Curtis B.
12 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable House in the Mountains
Curtis B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good
Diane G.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small bridal shower
Diane G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Drew J.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drew
Drew J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Shanne K.
29 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain home
Shanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Candice F.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Azael G.
9 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Azael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay
Sheldon M.
25 Jul, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay
Adrian c.
13 Jun, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
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Adrian c.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Roman B.
1 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
john b.
31 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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john b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay
Zach M.
15 Jul, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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Zach M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor
Sami H.
4 Sept, 2020
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Beatiful location, issues with cleanliness, access and comms
Sami H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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2/10 Terrible
Jayne S.
9 Jan, 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great location, not a great VRBO experience
Jayne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
timothy o.
9 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
timothy o.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Tracy G.
5 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Tracy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good
Ed K.
18 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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About the host
Your host
IRENE VILAR (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) is a mother, NatureRX enthusiast, author, publisher, environmental and cultural artivist, and founder and executive director of the Colorado and Puerto Rico based environmental nonprofit Americas for Conservation + the Arts 501(c)(3). Vilar has been an active public speaker for multicultural literacy, reproductive and mental health, environmental justice, and access/equity issues in connecting communities to the outdoors. Since the publishing of Vilar’s first book in 1996, she has given numerous academic lectures and workshops on writing, reproductive health, and environmental justice. A Guggenheim Fellow, Vilar is also a member of the Oxford Union Debate Society and a recipient of the City of Denver Office of Sustainability Community Builder 2016 Love This Place Award as well as the 2017 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Imagine 2020
Why they chose this property
Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic. Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground.
Five Favorite Features:
Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest!
Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore!
Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house!
Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars!
Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake!
Taking the kayak to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)!
- yes, yes, yes!
A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself!
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Five Favorite Features:
Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest!
Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore!
Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house!
Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars!
Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake!
Taking the kayak to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)!
- yes, yes, yes!
A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself!
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
Other things to note
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
What makes this property unique
This home is pure NatureRx !!
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