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Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen, near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Exterior
Postcard views of the river and mountains from the back porch!
Rivers Edge Retreat welcomes you!
A winter view from across the river
The sights and sounds of the river carry you away!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81684 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Rocky Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Backbone Adventures
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bed Room

2 Double Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River!

Rivers Edge offers the serenity of mountain life and the beauty of nature all wrapped up in a spectacular location with nearby access to Rocky Mountain National Park and downtown shopping. This charming home has been tastefully renovated and sits right on the Big Thompson River! The contemporary mountain chic décor along with a fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds will have you dreaming about extending your vacation for sure! The beautiful views from the windows and porches are absolutely breathtaking and you can let your worries drift away with the sights and sounds of nature and the rushing river just out the back door. Rivers Edge features 3 bedrooms, 2 with adjoining baths, plus a half-bath. The kitchen is stocked with all of the cooking utensils, appliances, cookware, and even spices you will need to make you feel right at home and it is open to the dining and living areas to keep everyone connected. And, after a day of adventure, you can come back to your home-away-from-home and snuggle up to a wood-burning fireplace with your favorite book and a warm beverage. What more could you ask for? (Please note, the Ring cameras at the front door and back porch are not monitored but used to check weather and river status. Please do not move/tamper with. Thank you)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn baseboard heater thermostats to 55 degrees
Please do not disturb rocks in the river or other natural elements.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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
Property Registration Number 20-NCD0405

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Historic Park Theatre and Stanley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Stanley Hotel and Backbone Adventures. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Backbone Adventures - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tiny Town Miniature Golf - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moraine Park Museum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rivers Edge Retreat on the Big Thompson River! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Moraine Park Museum and Murphey's Mountain Park. Wild Basin Area and Flat Top Mountain Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tres N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great. Awesome amenities is well kept large but cozy. The management company and owners were very accommodating and we had a great weekend. Highly recommend staying here whether it’s two people or more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Well stocked, clean home in a quaint neighborhood near the river. Easy access to downtown and RNMP. Loved relaxing near the river!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The river was beautiful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is outstanding and beautiful! Very close to everything. The river out the back porch was picturesque.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Wife and I were very grateful for the quality of the linens and the kitchen was stocked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed home! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilda M.

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

Perfect Location

Clean, all appliances in working condition, and not far from all attractions we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene U.

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

Family 4th of July Trip

Location, location, location!! This cabin was absolutely perfect and being on the river was so tranquil and relaxing!! We had a wonderful stay and would love to visit this cabin again. We love Estes Park and have been enjoying it for decades!! Many more to come!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, but house needs improvements. Master bedroom mattress should have been replaced yesterday and fridge should have ice cubes and filtered water. Besides that we loved the house and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

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

Very nice cabin right on the Big Thompson river

Very nice cabin right on the river. Clean and well decorated. Only issue was code to open door wouldn’t work but property manager quickly resolved the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great/relaxing family stay right on the river. We loved our stay & would definitely recommend. Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Very nice stay. Great location and comfy beds.

Very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Excellent Stay

The house and very clean and the beds were comfortable. Only a short drive to downtown and the views from the back deck were spectacular. A fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

katrina p.

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

Amazing extended weekend

We had an amazing stay here. Everything was perfect. The host was so amazing responding to any questions we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this house the last 3 summers. We love it; it works well for our small group. We had some difficulty with communication at first since all communications had to go through email not phone, so a lag in response due to email delivery. Previous visits there was someone onsite to respond to our calls. However, we were able to get everything taken care of satisfactorily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Love Estes

Great location and perfect for relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy h.

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

great stay at Estes Park

every thing was great! The best beds every at a rental,kitchen had every thing we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marla S.

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

Estes Park

Perfect place to host a girls trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Cozy cottage on the Thompson River just minutes from the entrance to RMNP. Great base camp !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Very clean and very well appointed. Comfortable beds!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Excellent place

Will stay again. It was so clean and in such a beautiful location. We fished everyday right out the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Very nice home, we highly recommend it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We would love to stay in this home again. The low roar of the river was so relaxing especially at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Perfect Location

Great place to stay, right on the river. Our family had the best time hanging out on the back patio, listening to the river. We grilled out, enjoyed the family games and puzzles, and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

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

Perfection on the river.

Best location, and great house for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terre A.

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

Beautiful home and the location was just what we wanted. The river is so relaxing to sit and look at

Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by John McCall

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The ratings reflect the prior property management company. My wife and I assumed management of our property in January, 2026. She and I visited the Estes Park area in the summer of 2020 when we brought our daughter to work at the YMCA of the Rockies. We rented a cabin on the Big Thompson River and completely fell in love with everything about the location. We purchased Rivers Edge late that summer with an eye toward spending extended time there when we retire. We have furnished, decorated, and supplied it as our home and hope you will enjoy and care for our it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The little community of Blue Spruce Village has been a favorite of visitors since it was a fishing camp in the 1950's and possibly earlier. The Country-Victorian cottages are so quaint and the owners are neighborly.

What makes this property unique

Rivers Edge Retreat is literally steps from the Big Thompson River and you can spend the day enjoying the back porch watching the river rush by in the summer or trickle in the winter. The river invites a variety of wildlife to enjoy as well. The location is unique in that it feels secluded but you are minutes from The Rocky Mountain National Park, the YMCA of the Rockies, and downtown Estes Park.

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