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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 concrete pathway alongside a river, bordered by trees and a wooden bridge.
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a garden with various plants and rocks.
A fireplace with a framed quote above it, wooden paneling, and two wall sconces.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and two paintings.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
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. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Trout Haven Fishing Pond if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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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
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬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 a 5-minute walk of Historic Park Theatre and Historic Estes Park. The Stanley Hotel and Rocky Mountain National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

10/10 Excellent

ARNOLD K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Otto D.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pepper C.

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

8/10 Good

Patricia J.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Joe T.

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

Great place

Great location. Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aeron P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Location
Absolutely fantastic stay in Estes Park at the Riverside Cottage! We arrived In town for a family wedding and we were delighted to discover how cozy and comfortable this home was for our family of 4. The historic home is perfectly situated near town and lovingly decorated. The kitchen and bathrooms are well appointed and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed all the artwork and books on hand. During our visit, we enjoyed a haunted tour and dinner at the Stanley Hotel, golf at Estes Park, hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and tram ride up to Prospect Mountain. Literally everything (other than golf) was walkable from the cottage. Picked up groceries at the Safeway and cooked breakfast and lunch at the cottage. Could not have been more perfect! Great communication from Durango, Mark and Toon. Would love to come back to this beautiful place and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Winnie E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Oscar W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to serve as base camp for adventure, ability to walk to dinner, and spend time with family. Well appointed, engaged and thoughtful hosts. We are repeat guests and will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this cottage. It was the perfect location for walking in the downtown area and a short drive to RMNP. The cottage had everything you could want for a super vacation. Would recommend this beautiful cottage to anyone visiting Estes Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa j.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Beautiful home and comfortable living spaces. Really enjoyed the location and walked everywhere downtown. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla H.

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

The Bestes in Estes!

Well appointed home. Would definitely stay here again for the comfort, cleanliness, and convenience - being so close to town without the hustle. Great communication with hosts. We LOVED our stay and RMNP!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Great house, great location

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Location is hard to beat. We would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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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