Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks

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A two-story cabin with a wooden deck, large windows, and a porch with outdoor seating.
A wooden-paneled dining area with a round table and benches, a fireplace, and a window with natural light.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable leather chair, a blue sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a blue couch, and a wooden coffee table. A staircase with wooden railings leads to an upper level.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture and a flag, overlooking a forested area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Colorado River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grand Lake, CO
  • Place, Columbine Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Lake Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Lake Nordic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Grand Lake

Located in Grand Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre and Kauffman House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Lake Golf Course and Grand Lake Nordic Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Grand Lake, CO

What's nearby

  • Columbine Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Lake Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Grand Lake Nordic Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grand Lake Marina - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 25 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadhouse Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪One Love Rum Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Schaffner Cabin - Charming Mountain Retreat with Loft, and Decks located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Columbine Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado River and Grand Lake Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rustic and cozy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an overall great stay here. The property is in an excellent location. It was fairly well-appointed but could use some updating as it seems many things here have been well-loved. GMR was so helpful with missing items and the tricky door lock. The size was just right for a family of 4 and we would come again for a shorter weekend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We really enjoyed staying here. The location was great for accessing RMNP and downtown Grand Lake. Quiet community and comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We love that you enjoyed everything that Grand Lake has to offer, please come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time - thank you!

Exactly as pictured - a great place to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2021
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay Susan! We hope to see you visit again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property

Nice clean and cozy cabin & reasonable priced. Had a great time in Grand Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
Thank you Brad! Very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Grand Lake and Schaffner Cabin. Come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location with a great view!!

Very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Thanks Frank! Please come back and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice place, very close to RMNP entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed this home! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near Grand Lake

Conveniently located property close to RMNP, enjoyed walking around Columbine Lake. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2022
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! Please come back and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This was a well maintained and clean property with all essentials at your fingertip! Comfy beds, comfy furnitures!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Hi Sijo, We are so happy to hear you found the home comfy, clean, and convenient. Come back anytime! (: Thank you so much, Grand Mountain Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

We loved the location of this property. We saw lots of wildlife in our front and back lots. My only complaint was the small and very soft bed in the master bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Hi Kara, We are so happy to hear you loved the location of this home. The bears and moose really seem to enjoy strolling through this neighborhood (: We are glad you got to enjoy the wildlife sightings. Bed preferences can be tricky as there is no one size fits all, but we always appreciate the feedback! We hope to have you back soon. Thanks again, Grand Mountain Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay in Scaffner Cabin. It was the perfect location for all the hikes that we did in Rocky Mountain National Park. We loved relaxing in the cabin or on the back porch after a long day of hiking. Even had a moose walk through backyard one evening! We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here at Schaffner Cabin and got to see moose as well. Come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our stay! Comfortable, clean, quiet and relaxing with great access to Grand Lake and RMNP!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2022
Thank you! We are glad that you had a wonderful time visiting Grand Lake, we hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place, great location and they made it easy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, very nice cabin and great surroundings. Beautiful view out the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Thanks Brian! So glad that Schaffner Cabin met all of your needs, come back and see us again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Provo/Leader visit

We had a great time! The cabin was perfect for us 7! Granddaughters loved it! We had all we needed to have a good time away! Thanks! We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Hi William, Thank you so much for the review! We absolutely love this cabin and we are very happy to hear it worked out perfectly for you and your family. (: We would love to have you all back soon! Until next time, Grand Mountain Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was perfect for us. Great location near the national park. And having a moose visitor in the morning was the highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the great review. We think Schaffner is a great cabin! So happy you had the moose visiting in the morning - that is a special thing to see!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Columbine Lake Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a marvelous well equipped remodeled cabin nestled in a quiet, mountain and lake location close to the town of Grand Lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Schaffner Cabin was exactly as represented in the listing. A very pleasant experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Thank you Ronald! We hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall get away

My husband and i, and our extended family stay in Grand Lake several times a year. When it is just Tim and I, we do not need a huge house. This cabin was perfect for us. It was clean and cozy, but not cramped. We had plenty of room when we returned drom our all day long trips.we enjoy the Columbine Lake area. We have stayed here several times. It is removed from tiwn , but close to everything we enjoy doing. It was a great stay, and as always , Grand Mountain Rentals are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much Sherry! We are just thrilled that you had such a great stay. We agree that the home is super cozy and a great place to rest your head after a day in the mountains. Come back and see us again any time!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, just needs a thorough cleaning

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was perfect for access to both Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. The size of the cabin was perfect for our family of 4. Property manager was responsive and helpful. Inside the cabin itself I noticed a lot of dust on many surfaces, and some pots/pans on the shelf that were not fully cleaned.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Hi Becky, it seems like you enjoyed your stay overall! Unfortunately this home is located on a dirt road and here in the mountains dust is very prevalent. Pots and pans are also to be cleaned by guests, the cleaners just don't have time rewash all of the cookware in the home. We are glad that pots and pans are an easy fix and can be quickly recleaned if needed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, just needs a thorough cleaning

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was perfect for access to both Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake. The size of the cabin was perfect for our family of 4. Property manager was responsive and helpful. Inside the cabin itself I noticed a lot of dust on many surfaces, and some pots/pans on the shelf that were not fully cleaned.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2020
Hi Becky, it seems like you enjoyed your stay overall! Unfortunately this home is located on a dirt road and here in the mountains dust is very prevalent. Pots and pans are also to be cleaned by guests, the cleaners just don't have time rewash all of the cookware in the home. We are glad that pots and pans are an easy fix and can be quickly recleaned if needed.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

What could have been amazing fell flat

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A charming vacation home at first glance was not cleaned properly before our stay. The burners of the stovetop were absolutely filthy. The shower curtain was moldy and had to be bleached before we could use the downstairs shower. There was flammable items stored on top of the water heater. These items were all brought to the rental management attention. The management company refused to answer or fix.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Hello Pam, none of this was brought to our attention during your stay, so it is bit a bit frustrating to hear that for some reason you are saying we refused to assist you. We have no idea what flammable items you are referring to because again, you did not speak to anyone in our office regarding any of these items. We do recall you inquiring about large discounts on several of our homes before you booked one, so perhaps you felt the need the leave a negative review because you were unhappy with the overall price. We sure hope you find accommodations that better suit you in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor property management/ great house!

Very nice house but rental/ property management company communication was poor. The house and area are great! We did not receive communication about check-in in a timely manner. I started calling 2 hrs before check-in to see if we could check in by chance early. The management company office where we needed to pick up key was closed for the day. We called all 3 phone numbers left on sign on door ( no communication about being closed for the day prior either), messaged on VRBO many times and finally an hour after the check in time posted, someone called us back (this was an hour after what VRBO said was check-in time) to give us the info of how to get a key to the house. We wasted 3 1/2 hrs of our time on vacation worrying if we even had a place to stay for the next 2 nights since no one would message or call back. After finally getting a call they said it was due to poor internet service. That doesn't make since, we called multiple times with no one calling back for 3 1/2 hrs. Very disappointed to lose our vacation time that would have been spent in Rocky Mnt National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2023
Hi Jodi, It’s disappointing to read your review. We apologized for the technological mishap that day profusely and you seemed very understanding at the time. As we explained to you the day of your arrival, because of the internet outage, none of information had sent out the way we intended causing you to receive your check-in information about 30 minutes late. We in fact had been in the office that day but had to close for the remainder of the day because we had no way of communicating to incoming guests. From home, we called everyone arriving that day personally, after finding out that none of communication had sent successfully, to make sure all guests got into their homes safety. You are unfortunately the only one who felt the need to leave a negative review. Several other guests got check-in information a bit late that day as well and none felt the need to blame us for the hours long internet outage. To further explain our position, which seems to be of some confusion to you, our phones are VoIP connections, meaning they run off of the internet. With no internet, there is no phone connection, no forwarding service available and no way of knowing who had called, no sending emails or text via our reservation software, checking Vrbo messages, etc. Also, we had certainly not guaranteed you any kind of early check-in, so to begin calling hours before check-in at 4pm, assuming an early check-in would be extended is a bit unreasonable. We are definitely appreciative of guests that extend us the courtesy of understanding that sometimes there are circumstances that happen that are beyond our control, as it is absolutely not common for our company and apologize once again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grand Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Filled our needs perfectly. Had everything we needed except food. Couldn't ask for more. Would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Very happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! We look forward to seeing you in Grand Lake again, the Schaffner cabin is waiting you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

great get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very pleasant stay. The cabin was just what we required. Very clean, very orderly and the copious kitchen utensils made sure that mama got her wine bottle open and papa got to create an amazing dinner dish with the fresh porcinis harvested from the forest! Great location, very close to the town of grand lake and still much quieter and reserved.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Happy you liked the cabin and found the wine bottle opener! Schaffner is a terrific home in a serene setting. Hope you come and stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Columbine Lake Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a marvelous well equipped remodeled cabin nestled in a quiet, mountain and lake location close to the town of Grand Lake.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cozy cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very great home base we used to go hiking. It was very clean well equippelt and had a nice décor. I would recommend it for 2 adults or more ( one bed, two hide-a-beds) and it would be great accomodations for a family with up to 6 children. Location is beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for the nice review! We are so happy you enjoyed the cabin and Grand Lake! Hope you get a chance to come back and visit again!
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