JungFrau Cabin, River Front, Easy Access, Secluded, Cozy Rustic Family Cabin

JungFrau Cabin, Colorado River Front, Easy Access, Secluded, Cozy Rustic Family Cabin

The JungFrau Cabin is a great family oriented cabin located within the Arapahoe National forest at an elevation of 8700’. It is near the towns of Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume and only 22 miles to Winter Park and 22 miles to Loveland ski area. The cabin is easily reached by driving 1/4 mile off highway 40 on a very smooth, accessible, scenic road that passes beneath gorgeous aspens and pines. This road is plowed throughout the winter, and the cabin is easily accessed year round. You will need front wheel drive or better in winter months. There is a level parking area adjacent to cabin. The JungFrau Cabin rests graciously on a tributary of Clear Creek river on what was once the original 1870’s wagon trail over Berthoud Pass.

Cabin features

The JungFrau Cabin is a nicely restored mid-century modern cabin that still retains its rustic charm. The JungFrau is on one level and is equipped with forced air heating along with a functional rustic stone fireplace for ambiance. Curtained windows overlook the river and surrounding area. A large open family room with comfy leather sofa and chairs, and flat screen smart tv. A newly remodeled kitchen is at the center and features a modern gas stove/convection oven for cooking, dishwasher, refrigerator, farm house sink, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and custom alder wood cabinets. It is stocked with all the cookware you will need to cook a great, in home meal. There are 3 bedrooms, one queen bed, one full bed, and one kids bedroom that has one bunk bed. Each bedroom sports new mattresses and quality linens to help achieve that truly relaxing nights sleep. The remodeled rustic bathroom features slate tile, pressed tin ceiling, and a fun corrugated shower stall intended to mimic the old tin roofs of miners cabins that used to dot the area. A unique 50’s vintage rustic dining table along with ample stool seating at kitchen counter. The large covered front porch is complete with a propane grill, picnic table, Adirondack chairs, and a cool vintage couch swing.

High speed internet (30mbps). Some Cellular services work better than others at the JungFrau. Cabin's maximum adult capacity is limited to 4

*** SMOKE - FREE- PROPERTY, PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE. No smoking of anything This INCLUDES NO VAPING, NO SMOKING CIGARETTES, NO SMOKING E- CIGARETTES and NO MARIJUANA USE. No burning real firewood in fireplace or anywhere outside (we provide long burning eco logs).

What to do while visiting..

The cabin is great place to just hang out in or sit on the porch reading a book, while listening to the river and the constant buzz of humming birds going about their work. If you are lucky, you might see the moose that occasionally drops by. You will feel like you are "out there" and secluded, but the little town of Empire is just two miles away. Stroll along the road and the river, or if you want something more strenuous, there is a plethora of great hiking trails and numerous other activities near by.

Want to work remote? We have 30mbps High speed internet. There is also free movies, sports and more included via the integrated Roku player. Or log into your own Netflix account for endless movie selections.

Here is a short list of activities to do in the area

Hiking
River Rafting
Mountain Biking
Kayaking
Skiing, both Resort and Backcountry
Snow Shoeing
Road Cycling
Zip Line Adventures
Visit Historic Gold, Silver Mining Towns
Historic Museums
Scenic Drives
Fishing
Time Travel to The 1880's
Ride Georgetown Loop Train
General Exploring
Climb Colorado 14ers
Mine tours
Gold Panning
Shopping
Horse Back Riding
Alpine Slide

Don’t miss visiting the historic mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume. Walk in awe, as you pass the beautifully restored victorian era homes. Visit the many museums, restaurants, art galleries and brew pubs. Walking around these old towns is like taking a trip back to the 1880’s when these old towns were the richest silver & gold mining towns in the country. While in Georgetown, climb aboard and ride the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad.