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Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit!

Mountain Haven - your home away from home on the river!

Master bedroom patio and upstairs deck offer great mountain and river views!

Patio off sunroom is a great spot for enjoying a meal in the mountain air.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

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Air conditioning
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Barbecue grill
Washer
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Estes Park, CO

Estes Park Aerial Tramway
‪18 min walk‬
Historic Estes Park
‪2 min drive‬
The Stanley Hotel
‪4 min drive‬
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit!

Welcome to our restful mountain retreat on the river (Estes Park Vacation Home Business License # 6040). Wade, sit on the rocks, or fish for wild trout in the Big Thompson River and feel your worries fade away. Eat lunch on one of the picnic tables as you admire the mountains, roast marshmallows in the fire pit, or simply relax on the large manicured lawn.

You can enjoy coffee or tea in the morning in the dining room as you watch the wildlife through 5 large windows. Or watch the wildlife from almost any of the other 30 windows in this cozy house - including the five windows surrounding the jetted tub in the master bath! End your day relaxing in one of the large recliners in the sunroom - listening to the river and the other sounds of nature. Views of the snow-capped mountains and the smell of the evergreen trees will stay with you long after you leave.

Our home is in a prime location. We are at the end of a quiet drive with a large private yard that runs down to the river. The entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is only one mile away where you can enjoy the many trails, rivers, and wonderful sights the park has to offer. Shopping also is available less than one mile away with many quaint stores, restaurants, and peaceful walks along the river.

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Property manager

Jim & Gail Shroyer

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 6040

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 the waterfront. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Tiny Town Miniature Golf if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

Trout Haven Fishing Pond - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Historic Estes Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
The Stanley Hotel - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬18 min walk
‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬1 min drive
‪The Barrel - ‬4 min drive
‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful river home with large yard, sitting area and fire pit! located?

This family-friendly Estes Park holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Open Air Adventure Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Stanley Hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Patty B.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Estes Park stay

Nice proximity to parks. Host was quick to respond for any issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman J.

2 Sept, 2024

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

River Vacation Home

We really enjoyed our stay. Home is nicely furnished and includes a great seating area near the Big Thompson River. This area was very peaceful and relaxing. We also enjoyed the visits by the elk during our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great!

Great place, great hosts, great memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JARROD Y.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Great Getaway

This house is fantastic. Our family's week long visit was great. We enjoyed the location right on the river. It's also close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and shops/activities/restaurants in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful

Second stay here at this lovely property- wonderful for all ages!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

3 Oct, 2023

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

Fantastic property, host, and location

We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean, well maintained and the location was fantastic as it was close to the Rocky Mountain National Park and to downtown Estes Park. Our hosts we OUTSTANDING and so gracious to work with. We would definitely recommend your family stay at this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing home and location.

We loved our stay everything was wonderful. Would recommend to anyone who is coming to Estes Park. We saw wildlife every morning as we drank coffee in the sunroom.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Great location

Just as described. Beautiful yard with lots of seating outside including by the river. Perfect location for ease to get into RMNP. Also only 1 mile to downtown area. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Excellent condition and location

I would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Great Stay

As advertised. Managment was easy to communicate with and overall service was exceptional. House was very clean with just about everything needed provided. Only slight negative was that there was only 2 bathrooms with one was located in the master - wish it included another 1/2 bathroom. Would highly recommend & would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn J.

6 Aug, 2024

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

"Perfect"

Everything was perfect. The house was fantastic and the owners were great to work with. We had a fabulous time sitting in the river on the scorching hot days. We couldn't have asked for more. Loved the location. We were close to everything. Thank you!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

12 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect for comfort and location

This home is beautifully furnished, yet cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and a pleasure to cook in. It’s a dream location on the river and near the park entrance. The owners, Gail and Jim, are kind and friendly, and promptly respond to any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

16 Sept, 2023

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

Perfection!

Fantastic property! Updated, super clean, well-kept. Great communication with owners. Great location about a mile from downtown. Gorgeous backyard and sitting area by the river. Adorable trail leading to Coffee on the Rocks and some shops. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda N.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Girls Retirement Celebration

I’ve admired this property for a while and finally had the occasion to rent it — to celebrate with girlfriends upon my recent retirement! The location is wonderful and the property is beautiful — every detail and amenity has been thought through carefully to make it the ultimate vacation experience. We will definitely be back soon! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to accommodate a group in a beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Setting the standard

This house has set the standard on rental houses for our family. We won’t be able to stay anywhere without comparing it to this home. Outside it has a premium location, beautiful views, and a fantastic picnic area by the river. Inside the house, attention is given to every detail. Each room was clean and prepared with ample supplies to make our stay enjoyable. The only hesitation in my recommendation is that now it will be more difficult to find an open week to reserve our next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful Home!

We loved our stay here! The house is delightful with large windows for viewing wildlife, an upstairs balcony for when the herd of elk is in the backyard :), a well-stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and comfy chairs for relaxing with a book. The sounds of the river are delightful, and it is shallow enough to wade in / rock jump. Our kids had a blast. It is very close to the RMNP entrance, and we enjoyed all our hikes in the park. Downtown Estes is only a few minutes away. I'd highly recommend staying here. I can't say enough great things about the owner - she gave us great information, communicated quickly and regularly, and made us feel comfortable and at home.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Girls trip

450 something women were originally coming to see a show at the amphitheater, but got canceled. Ended up finding a wonderful alternative to a disappointing cancellation. This house was better than the photos and close to absolutely everything. The proximity to everything gave us more time to do the things we all wanted to get done. It could not have been better. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Better than the pictures

When we arrived we saw 15 Elk in the back yard wasn't ready for that, when we went inside we found the house to be better than advertised such a wonderful home, my 5 yr old grandson said he didn't want to go home he liked it so much. I'm sure we'll be back if he has anything to do with it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Haven for Wildlife

We fell in love with Estes Park when we stayed in this beautiful home in 2017. That began a new chapter in our lives when our family decided to move to Colorado. This is a wonderful home with a beautiful yard that we were fortunate enough to rent again this past week. It was as beautiful as we remembered. We enjoyed relaxing by the river and seeing all the wildlife that visited the yard throughout our stay. The home is in a great location being close to downtown riverwalk with many restaurants and shops and just minutes from RMNP with beautiful lakes and trails. The home is so comfortable and well equipped with all the comforts of home. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Peaceful and relaxing time

The house was in the perfect location for getting to the park and into town. Everything in the house was exactly as described- and perfectly clean. The owners communicated promptly and kept us updated with the wild fires west of the city. The sound of the water was so peaceful and relaxing. We had elk (30-50 of them) visit the yard every day we were there- they took over the yard for a few hours and were fascinating to watch. We walked down the river to Coffee on the Rocks a few times and rested by the river after long days in the park. The stars were so bright and numerous in the dark sky- making for a perfect ending to the day. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

31 Aug, 2023

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

Fantastic! Best place for Estes Park!

Location was perfect. Close to national park, and only a few minutes to downtown Estes Park. Home was comfortable and plenty of spaces to spread out. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. This place was the cleanest vrbo rental I have ever stayed in! Spotless! The backyard was spectacular. I had my morning coffee out by the water and we had a nice fire (gas fire pit) one evening. Everything was available. The pictures (as another review said) did not do it justice. This place was beautiful. We got to see several elk the evening we were out by the water. What a treat! If you go to Estes park, this place would be your best choice.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Estes Park River Home

Large back yard for kids to run around. Spacious home with lots of windows to see the wildlife and river. We stayed for our Son’s wedding and family members that came to visit loved everything the property had to offer. Would love to stay there again in the future. Seeing the Elk so close up is something we will always remember, absolutely breathtaking.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G., Springfield, IL

1 Aug, 2023

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

Magic on the Big Thompson River

We honestly feel like we cannot say enough good things about this property, but we will try. This house and yard are spotless. Jim and Gail have anticipated all our needs with this rental! We were lucky to stay in this 13 years ago, and once again were not disappointed! Over the years, the owners have remodeled and updated in the house and outside. You can witness the pride they obviously have for their home. We feel lucky that Gail and Jim share their home with us and the public. Anyone who stays here will feel the magic of this property with the comfort of the beds, 2 living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, large windows and sliding doors that show off nature and the beautiful wildlife, the expansive yard, 2 patios, an upstairs deck, and a large, well furnished riverfront area. In addition, the entire family was mesmerized by the frequent visits from Elk. One day, 15 appeared together! Wow! The small and big kids alike loved playing soccer and games in the large grassy yard. When you are at this property, you will feel like you are far away from all concerns in life! We love the close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and lots of restaurants, while feeling we are away from the busy downtown area. Gail and Jim messaged to us a few times to make sure things were going well during our visit. Appreciated! We would book this property again without hesitation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

12 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful stay in Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park

My family and I so enjoyed our stay at Mountain Haven. The home exceeded our needs and the owners were exceptional to work with. The location was perfect for our visit to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park! This review comes with my highest recommendation.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

10 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful Stay!

Gail & Jim 's place is nothing short of outstanding! The pictures do not do it justice. The house is situated perfectly to RMNP and makes it easy for timed entry process. The house is extremely nice, great layout for families and very comfortable furnishings. We especially liked the sun room that overlooks the spacious backyard and Big Thompson River. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the jetted tub and large shower. The large kitchen and dining area is also great and very well stocked. Gail & Jim were very responsive and provided a lot of detailed information about the house and the local area. Our week couldn't have been much better. One of the many highlights was having a herd of 16 cow elk and calves come into the yard followed by a massive 7x7 bull elk (8x8 if you count his sticker points). He put on quite a show bugling and herding the cows and they stayed all day! We have made many trips out west but have never had an experience like that, it was truly awesome! The Big Thompson River in the backyard is awesome as well, sitting and listening to the flowing water is relaxing and the fishing is great also, I caught 1 brookie and three rainbows one evening. We all had a great time at Gail & Jim's and hope to return again soon! Matt & Donna

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Gail Shroyer

Jim and Gail Shroyer live in Eufaula, Oklahoma. They are the proud parents of four grown sons and 5 wonderful grandchildren. Both are emeritus faculty at Kansas State University. Jim was an extension wheat specialist and Gail was a science educator. Jim is a native Oklahoman and Gail is a native Californian, but both consider Estes Park 'home away from home'. They have been bringing their children and grandchildren to camp in Rocky Mountain National Park for over thirty years.

Why they chose this property

Jim and Gail bought Mountain Haven as their part time retirement home. They love the mountains, the rivers, the incredible wildlife, and the people of Estes Park!

What makes this property unique

Estes Park is a wonderful community with a multitude of activities. You can hike one of the hundreds of fabulous trails in Rocky Mountain Park, drive the Trail Ridge Road, watch animals, talk to friendly people, shop or eat in 'one of a kind' shops and restaurants, or walk along the river and enjoy the many water works in the center of town.

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Estes Park

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Patty B.

Estes Park stay

Patty B.

10/10 Excellent

Norman J.

River Vacation Home

Norman J.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Great!

Kenneth S.

10/10 Excellent

JARROD Y.

Great Getaway

JARROD Y.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Wonderful

Lisa A.

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Fantastic property, host, and location

Jon J.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Amazing home and location.

Anthony B.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Great location

Stephanie F.

10/10 Excellent