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New Year's Eve SPECIALS Watch Elk From Deck Private Lake Near Rocky Mountain NP
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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 163700 sq ft
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Grand Lake, CO
- Place, Rocky Mountain National Park3 min drive
- Place, Grand Lake Marina5 min drive
- Place, Winter Park Ski Resort55 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bear master bedroom
1 King Bed
Cowboy Bunkroom
1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Elk Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Moose Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Mountain Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bear Master bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Elk Bedroom Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Lower level Common Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Level Common Bathroom
Toilet
Moose Bedroom Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Mountain Bedroom Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
New Year's Eve SPECIALS Watch Elk From Deck Private Lake Near Rocky Mountain NP
Watch elk graze from your deck at this newly rebuilt luxury log cabin, just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. After rising from the ashes of the 2020 East Troublesome Fire, Whispering Pines Lodge returns bigger and better—now sleeping up to 18 guests with exclusive access to a private 22-acre stocked trout lake."
ORGANIZE BY GUEST PRIORITIES:
The Experience:
Private lake access with complimentary boats, bikes & fishing (no license required)
Wildlife viewing: elk, moose, and mule deer frequent the property
130 miles of groomed snowmobile trails start right at your doorstep
Minutes from RMNP hiking trails and Colorado River fishing
The Space:
5 bedrooms across two levels (sleeps 16)
Gourmet kitchen with seating for 16
Premium mattresses in every room
Full laundry facilities
Optional main-level-only rental for smaller groups (ask about discount)
The Location:
Nestled at 8,700 feet between Rocky Mountain National Park & Arapaho National Forest
5 minutes to Grand Lake village
30 minutes to Winter Park skiing
Walking distance to snowmobile/ATV rentals & horseback riding
BOOKING DETAILS:
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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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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 STR22-120589
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Grand Lake
Located in Grand Lake, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Grand Lake Nordic Center and Grand Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cascades of the Rockies Bookstore and Lilliput Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grand Lake, CO
What's nearby
- Rocky Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Grand Lake Marina - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Lake Granby - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
- Ski Granby Ranch - 32 min drive - 40.8 km
- Winter Park Ski Resort - 55 min drive - 71.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Roadhouse Bar And Grill - 15 min drive
- Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - 10 min drive
- Miyauchi's Snack Bar - 11 min drive
- Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - 11 min drive
- Rockies - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda B.
13 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very wonderful place to stay for a family.
Brenda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan B.
5 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Mountain Location
Nathan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joan U.
28 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Joan U.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
3 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay
Chris P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
17 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house in a awesome setting
Teresa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wesley L.
7 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Wesley L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
kelli b.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place!
kelli b.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis R.
17 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vaca
Dennis R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate G.
5 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Lake
Kate G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renay H.
17 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Renay H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb T.
18 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Barb T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arturo V.
26 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience in Colorado
Arturo V.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel S.
5 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home
Daniel S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica S.
7 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Cabin
Monica S.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Trey B.
7 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in an amazing area
Trey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela S.
3 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and amazing
Pamela S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
25 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family thanksgiving
Melissa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bijan D.
3 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, beautifully furnished
Bijan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis C., Kansas City
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best equipped kitchen.
Dennis C.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lety L.
20 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Lety L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin, Perfect Location!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
1 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin near Rockies National Park
Susan R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carie H.
17 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best time!
Carie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Corry McDowell
We (Ray, Corry, Therese and Erik), are owners of Whispering Pines Lodge. We purchased the cabin in December of 2014 because we love the rustic and the near by mountains. On October 21, 2020 our cabin burned to the ground from the East Troublesome Fire. Our guests were safely evacuated but our area was totally burned. It has been a hard two years rebuilding the cabin. We were very underinsured so we became the building contractor with the help of our family, doing a lot of the work ourselves and sub-contracting what we couldn't do. We received our Certificate of Occupancy November 28, 2022. Our new cabin is bigger and better. We hope our guest will understand that there are still things that need to be finished as the weather allows. PLEASE know that the area has construction going on with owners rebuilding their homes. A lot of the construction close to us should be done by summer.
Ray and Corry moved to Loveland, Colorado from Michigan in 1972. Ray worked for Eastman Kodak company for 33+ years and has since retired. Corry was a graphic artist and a stay at home mom to raise their five children. Corry has won the Loveland Valentine Re-mailing contest; Cachet 17 time and Valentine card 6 times. Corry volunteers at the House of Neighborly Service because she believes in helping the those in need. Ray & Corry and daughter, Therese and husband Erik, together bought the cabin as an investment and a place to relax. Therese and Erik were married June 2014. Therese is a dental assistant and Erik has his own trucking business. Therese and Erik welcomed their first child, a little girl, November 12, 2015. To help pay the expenses we decided to rent out our cabin when not in use. Ray and Corry enjoy going to the mountains plus to the cabin to do the cleaning after guests have stayed. Our favorite activity when enjoying the cabin is walking around the lake, looking for wildlife and enjoying the wildflowers.
Ray and Corry moved to Loveland, Colorado from Michigan in 1972. Ray worked for Eastman Kodak company for 33+ years and has since retired. Corry was a graphic artist and a stay at home mom to raise their five children. Corry has won the Loveland Valentine Re-mailing contest; Cachet 17 time and Valentine card 6 times. Corry volunteers at the House of Neighborly Service because she believes in helping the those in need. Ray & Corry and daughter, Therese and husband Erik, together bought the cabin as an investment and a place to relax. Therese and Erik were married June 2014. Therese is a dental assistant and Erik has his own trucking business. Therese and Erik welcomed their first child, a little girl, November 12, 2015. To help pay the expenses we decided to rent out our cabin when not in use. Ray and Corry enjoy going to the mountains plus to the cabin to do the cleaning after guests have stayed. Our favorite activity when enjoying the cabin is walking around the lake, looking for wildlife and enjoying the wildflowers.
Why they chose this property
The mountain scenery in Grand Lake is the most beautiful in all of Colorado. And it is so peaceful in the Sun Valley Lake area that a person can forget all their troubles. We love this cabin because we did the rebuild of this cabin design, in an area with beautiful vistas and off the beaten path of everyday life.
What makes this property unique
This newly rebuilt cabin offers wide open spaces for large families to gather. Has two levels with a loft and a walkout lower level for easy access to Sun Valley Lake dock area. CABIN MAIN LEVEL: has a full kitchen with large dining area with seating for 12 around the table and 4 at island counter, a 65" television in the family room with couch, loveseat and recliner, sliding glass door which goes to the deck with a BBQ grill, table 4-chairs and lounge couch/chairs, has two bedrooms (one sleeps 4 and one sleeps 2) has a laundry area with full stacked washer and dryer and 1/2 bath for general bathroom use.
CABIN LOWER LEVEL has open area wet bar/kitchen with sink, microwave, side by side refrigerator freezer with ice and water from door, toaster, coffee maker, table with four chairs, large sectional with recliners, 65" TV, Propane gas fireplace, walkout door to lake. Has three bedrooms (one sleeps 4, one sleeps 5, and one sleeps 4).
Every bedroom has it's own bathroom except the lower common bathroom is shared with the Cowboy bunkroom. Every room has a TV with U-Tube TV hook ups.
OUTSIDE Cabin has a 6' wide front entry porch with glider and 2 chairs, porch wraps around to the side deck/porch which is 10' wide with BBQ grill, table with 4-chairs, lounge couch and chair and great view of mountains and lake.
One of my favorite things is relaxing on the front porch glider with a glass of wine after a full day of activities, watching the hummingbirds and the sun going down...happiness!
CABIN LOWER LEVEL has open area wet bar/kitchen with sink, microwave, side by side refrigerator freezer with ice and water from door, toaster, coffee maker, table with four chairs, large sectional with recliners, 65" TV, Propane gas fireplace, walkout door to lake. Has three bedrooms (one sleeps 4, one sleeps 5, and one sleeps 4).
Every bedroom has it's own bathroom except the lower common bathroom is shared with the Cowboy bunkroom. Every room has a TV with U-Tube TV hook ups.
OUTSIDE Cabin has a 6' wide front entry porch with glider and 2 chairs, porch wraps around to the side deck/porch which is 10' wide with BBQ grill, table with 4-chairs, lounge couch and chair and great view of mountains and lake.
One of my favorite things is relaxing on the front porch glider with a glass of wine after a full day of activities, watching the hummingbirds and the sun going down...happiness!
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