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Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co

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Classic Colorado Cabin totally updated and in 2017... completely refurbished!
Adjoining Patio with Grill.
View of the river from the adjacent patio and grill.
Gas fired Cast Iron stove in the Living Room.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Large upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co

Historic cabin, a rare find, recently on the market. We are very happy to offer you our cabin for a break in your busy lives. We hope you enjoy the sounds of the river, the beautiful mountain air, blue skies and our historic cabin which is nestled between a rock outcropping and the Big Thompson River. The River Retreat Cabin is five minutes from downtown Estes Park, Colorado and only 10 minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park.

River Retreat has all the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare your own meals. There is also a relaxing patio including a gas grill for enjoying a barbecue. The main floor bedroom features a queen size bed, and the cozy upstairs includes two twin beds and plenty of charm. There is a spacious living room and dining area with a gas flame stove for our cool Colorado mornings. The enclosed porch offers a sofa and a chair in a cozy corner for sipping coffee or for curling up with a good book on a lazy afternoon. The cabin also offers satellite television and wireless internet access.

Our cabin is the perfect place to spend your mountain vacation of 30 days or more... right on the banks of the Big Thompson River as a quiet retreat or a home base for exploring, fishing, hiking or just enjoying a spell very near RMNP and the EstesPark community as it is quiet and just minutes away from downtown Estes and RMNP yet away from the bustling crowds!

We can offer you an awesome rate for a seasonal stay! Contact us for more details.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
No open fires; we have a gas grill, conserve water; it is all on site in a cistern.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Drake

Located in Drake, this cabin is in the city centre 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. Mustang Mountain Coaster and Estes Park Memorial Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Drake, CO

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪You Need Pie! - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co on 28 Mar, 2026 start from S$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunningly Beautiful Cabin On The Big Thompson River in Estes Park, Co located?

Located in the heart of Drake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Estes, Lake Estes Marina and Estes Valley Dog Park. Estes Park Museum and Stanley Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Wonderful location

We loved staying On the river. The house was so unique and 100 years old! Close To Town and was super convenient and quiet! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quaint retreat

10/10! We stay in the Estes area couple times a year and this was by far the best cabin I’ve rented. Communication with the owners prior to arrive was fantastic. Owners thoughtfully stocked the cabin with everything you might need—down to sunscreen. No need to bring extra blankets or pillows—they have you covered. Spacious seating indoors and out. We spent most of our time by the river, including eating meals at the picnic table. I will never stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
So happy that you enjoyed and appreciated our cabin!
Archival

8/10 Good

Tiffany H.

Very nice and clean!

We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was nice and clean. Loved the upstairs bedroom for our little ones, it was super cute and comfortable and they slept great. The kitchen was nice and stocked with everything we needed, and loved the old school fridge! The front room that faced the river was nice to sit in, and the couch in there was super comfortable. There is plenty of parking space, and a nice area to hang out right outside the cabin. My only complaints would be that the sitting area near the river was not that great. There is a clearing for the chairs, but the view of the river in front is not great at all. They could clear out some brush so you have a better view of it. Plus, I'm not sure why they don't let you have a fire when all their neighbors have fire pits. Besides those things, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
We are happy that you enjoyed our cabin! Your suggestions regarding possibly trimming bushes near the river is much appreciated. We debated about this and will act on your suggestion. Fires below the large mature Ponderosa pines in our picnic area is much to risky! (Neighbors have fire rings only in much more clear areas without the shade of our towering Ponderosa.) Thanks so much for your suggestions! Richard and Robin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Colorado Cabin for Christmas

The property was very nice. Very accessible to town. The cabin had plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The cabin could use better lighting. There is no light by the door when you come in and trying to find your shoes when it gets dark is hard. Putting a puzzle together is a challenge as well considering the lighting. The only other issue was the request to restrict water usage. I understand the request but its hard to do for 5 days with a family of four. And no Christmas decorations at all was a bummer. Its hard to drive 18 hrs and pack Christmas decorations along with presents. And all the local stores were stripped bare of just about all decorations. Otherwise it was a great location and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Beautiful Cabin

I would definitely stay here again. It was so beautiful and almost every morning we woke up to 3 big elk grazing out front. Very close to Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Late Fall in RMNP

The property looks just like the pictures in the listing. It’s a lovely mountain cabin with a lot of history. It has been very well cared for and is in great shape. The location was perfect - close to Estes Park and in the Big Thompson valley. The neighborhood was quiet, we never saw any neighbors. We could hear autos on the Highway, but they weren’t any louder than the river sounds. The cabin was very well stocked with linens, cooking needs and condiments and even toiletry items. We loved our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Wonderful property!

We loved our stay at this cabin. It is close to town while also giving us the "get away" feel that we wanted. We loved listening to the river rushing by and exploring the rocks nearby. The cabin was also perfect for our family, had a well stocked kitchen and our kids loved their upstairs nook. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Candace S.

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

A little weary...

We enjoyed our stay until we saw a camera inside the cabin. That made us feel really uneasy. Overall the cabin is beautiful the river is amazing, I was able to catch some fish! It was excellent. The queen size bed is a little uncomfortable, but manageable. The neighbors were extremely friendly, helped me identify the trout I caught. 😉 But... still, there was a camera inside the property! Creepy and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2021
Hi Candice: Yes the camera you saw in the living room is ONLY pointed directly at the thermostat and sees nothing else. It is an Arlo and there to assure that the cabin is always properly heated! Sorry for your uneasiness. But we thought it was obvious that it is only a foot from the thermostat and pointed directly at ONLY AT THE THERMOSTAT AND sees nothing else! Thanks for letting us know and we will explain this to our future guests to assure them that we totally respect their privacy!! Thanks again for staying at our beautiful cabin and sharing your concerns. Warm Regards, Richard and Robin Kluding
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harkamal W.

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

Very charming place

Nice spot for river access. Enjoyed our stay. The turn into the lane from the main highway is a bit tricky, so the alert from the host was valuable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Amazing location/ cute cabin

Highly recommend! Location was great, lots of info on the area was provided. The house was super cute and loved the fact that you can open the windows and hear the river. The sunporch was my favorite spot to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Nostagic Cabin Close to the Big Thompson River

Love the location! Close to town. Close to the Big Thompson River.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette G.

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

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable property only 5 minutes outside of Estes Park. The house was bigger than expected and nicely decorated. The queen size bed was probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in at a rental. Extremely clean place on a beautiful property. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great location. Clean house

We had a great stay here. The cabin is a short drive from Estes Park and RMNP. Everything was very clean and looked just like the pictures listed. We were very happy with our choice to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Love the cabin by the river!

This property was just what we were looking for, and needed, for our long overdue family getaway. It was comfy, cute, and had everything we needed. Our kiddos enjoyed having their own room with twin beds up the fun and creaky (but steep) stairs. With the mosquito population in full on assault mode we couldn’t spend too much time outside or by the river but we did have a couple chances to explore the area and the kids walked in the river one day exploring the cool rocks. The neighbors are very friendly and the area is quiet and relaxing. It’s close enough to town for all your needs and visits to RMNP but yet far enough to feel away from it all. We made wonderful memories and had a blast. Our family would choose this place over and over again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Awesome stay in great cabin!

We had a wonderful stay in this cabin! It was a great home base for our time in the area. The focus of our stay was RMNP, and this was a great location! My husband and I especially enjoyed listening to the river as we had our coffee early each morning. Our boys (ages 10 & 12) loved exploring the property and the fun attic bedroom! One warning...bring bug spray if you spend time down by the river. The mosquitoes were plentiful. We made wonderful memories here, and would not hesitate to stay here again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful time again

Everything was perfect! Hopefully we did a good job with conserving water for you. We absolutely love your cabin and the experience of that part of the country. Thank you for a wonderful time and beautiful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2021
So happy that you enjoyed our beautiful cabin! Do come back again...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Family get.together

Everything was very nice just as described very clean, It is a very nice Cabin to stay in and close enough to everything yet far enough to be private,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Lovely quaint riverside cottage

The cabin is old-fashioned in a good way. While it has all the modern conveniences, it is decorated with charming antiques. The location is superb: easy access to Estes Park without being in the middle of the often-congested town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Fantastic place, great location

Really enjoyed staying here, great location in a pretty quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen J.

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

Comfy and Convenient

We had a nice weekend getaway in Estes park. The cottage was restful and close to town. The main road is pretty close but the traffic noise was muted by the river and not all the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great house in great location

We loved our stay here. The house is very well kept and clean, and the neighborhood is charming. Being so close to the river was lovely. We couldn't get the oven to work except on broil but we were able to work around that for the weekend. We'd definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

River Retreat

Cozy riverside Cabin with a Mountain backdrop. All of the comforts one would ask for in a home away from home. The perfect Holiday getaway for our family. A Christmas to remember for sure. We’ve been Cabin sick since we left and can’t wait to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREG S R.

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

Family Thanksgiving

Our family enjoyed the sound of the river, the beautiful starry nights and this well appointed peaceful retreat. We did a day trip to RMNP, saw plenty of wildlife and enjoyed the privacy and comfort of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Great Place!

House was clean and nice. Owner was super nice, and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2020
So glad that you enjoyed your time at our cabin! You are very welcome to come back again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

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

Great cabin near Rocky Mountain National Park

My wife and I stayed here for a few days to enjoy nature. The cabin is in a perfect location just a few minutes from Estes Park and the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. We loved the outdoor patio and grill. And the seating area next to the river was great for enjoying morning coffee and evening wine. The owner communication was great from booking to check out - even providing resources for keeping an eye on the fires in Cameron peak. This is great place for a family or couple looking for a home that offers the perfect place to connect and relax. I'll be looking to book this place again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Robin Kluding

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We have owned the River Retreat and updated and restored this classic property. We greatly enjoy hiking just outside the cabin and fly fishing for trout in the Big Thompson river and snow shoeing in the winter. Our primary home is in Boulder and we love the winters in Estes Park and in Hawaii!

Why they chose this property

The River Retreat was originally built in 1925 as a family fishing cabin. and is located on the Big Thompson river with lots of trout! We have updated and restored this property while keeping much of the old charm while now having many modern conveniences! This is a beautiful and true Colorado mountain cabin and it is a rare privilege to experience this private setting on a rental basis!

What makes this property unique

This is a classic and a very beautiful and comfortable cabin with all the charm of a historic Colorado mountain cabin yet with WIFI, TV and most of the modern conveniences you have come to expect. And we are very close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and on a quiet private lane on the river!

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