Stay Twin Lakes Cottage

At the base of Mt. Elbert, this charming Cottage is conveniently located in the heart of historic Twin Lakes Village.

It is within walking distance of the upper lake, Visitors Center, SUP & Cycle watersports and bicycle rentals, Twin Lakes General Store and other local shops, dining, and attractions.

The Cottage has a private outdoor entrance with a deck that faces the upper lake, Twin Peaks and Mount Hope.
House Rules, Rental Agreement

These rules/policies are in place to ensure that all guests have a safe, enjoyable and relaxing stay with us and can fully enjoy the accommodations and amenities provided. It is important that you take the time to read and understand these rules and policies, not only for the protection of our business and property but even more importantly for everyone’s safety & enjoyment which we take very seriously.

By booking this property, you agreed to the following Rental and Damage Policies.


CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT POLICIES.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM or after. Check-out time is10:00 AM.

Late check outs and early arrivals are subject to availability and must be approved by management.
Late checkout without approval from management is subject to fines of $30 per hour and housekeeping staff is permitted to enter the premises and begin cleaning if needed.


PARKING. Please park in front of Stay Twin Lakes perpendicular to Highway 82. Guests are not permitted to park in front of the Twin Lakes General Store or Perkolated Peaks (our neighbors to either side). Overflow parking is located across the street on Hwy 82 or in the Visitor’s Center parking lot. Parking in, or otherwise blocking the rear alley is not permitted. Each cabin rental comes with one parking space, additional vehicles must be parked in overflow parking when not loading/unloading.
*Parking is subject to local and CDOT restrictions and may be modified without prior notice.
*Please note local road closures as a result of the Leadville Race Series and prepare accordingly


QUIET ENJOYMENT. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM. We ask that all groups be respectful of other guests in neighboring cabins as well as local residents by maintaining a reasonable level of noise which includes music and outside conversation.

The Guest, along with neighbors, shall enjoy each other’s company in a quiet and respectful manner. The Guest is expected to behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors with any residents or guests of the immediate area. Creating a disturbance of the area by large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of rental agreement. Any small gathering must comply with other rules set regarding noise. Guests and any visitors are to comply with parking regulations.


KITCHEN. If dishes and kitchen items were used, they must be cleaned and returned to the proper location. Coffee maker must be cleaned out & coffee grounds disposed of in trash can.


LAUNDRY. Guests are not permitted to do laundry or otherwise wash garments, bedding, footwear, camping gear or upholstery items in sinks or showers. Laundry is permitted in cabins that have a washer/dryer included. Limit one load per day to protect our septic system. Other laundry services may be available, please reach out to management.


PETS. We are dog friendly, please no cats. Dogs must be listed on the reservation and pet fee must be paid.
You must clean-up after your dog both inside & out.
It is not permitted to give your dog a bath in our tubs or showers. Additional clean-up by our crew will incur cleaning fees. We ask that you don’t allow dogs on the furniture, however, you may bring your own sheet or blanket to cover the furniture, if possible these will be provided for you. Please make certain your dog remains on this covering.
Guests are responsible for any damage as a result of keeping a pet on the premises. Damage is not covered by pet fees and must be paid for by the guest at time of departure. Any damage caused by a pet is subject to charges per our damage policy.
Dogs who wander away easily should be leashed at all times when outdoors. Free roaming dogs must remain attended to and close to the owner while outside the cabin. This is for the consideration and safety of all guests and pets, including your own as we sometimes have coyotes, bears and mountain lions in nearby areas.
We allow service animals, with proper documentation provided to us prior to check in. Registered service animals will not incur a pet fee with the proper paperwork.


TRASH. Please dispose of your trash in the bags provided and leave it in your room. Our staff will take care of all trash after your stay. If you need additional trash pickup during your stay please contact management. Due to bear activity, Dumpster is required to remain locked at all times.
DO NOT leave food (human or pet) or trash in any outside area. We are in a rural area and have wildlife including bears that can be dangerous to guests and pets. Dog Poo station is for pet waste only - no trash.


SMOKING POLICY. Smoking is not permitted inside any cabin. Evidence of smoking, including odor, will result in a minimum $150.00 cleaning fee. Smoking is permitted outside only and you must maintain proper cigarette disposal. It is the guests’ responsibility to be aware of any fire restrictions that ban smoking and abide by these regulations. Be respectful of guests in neighboring cabins and adjacent properties.


FIRE PIT. Outdoor fires must be contained to the designated fire pit.
Do not leave fire unattended. Use caution especially around children. Children under 16 must be supervised by adults. Guest assumes any and all liability involved in starting, maintaining and extinguishing a fire.
Use of an accelerant is not permitted. Do not remove hot ashes or coals from your fire pit. Do not throw any trash in fire pits. Do not leave fire to burn out on its own. Guests are responsible for properly extinguishing fires.
Firewood is not provided; you must supply/purchase your own. Gathering wood, branches, downed trees, etc. from neighboring areas is not permitted.
It is the guests’ responsibility to be aware of any fire bans or restrictions and act accordingly. You may find information on the Colorado Office of Emergency Management's website.

OUTDOOR GRILL. It is Guests’ responsibility to safely operate and clean outdoor grills. Guests assume any and all liability involved with use and cleaning of grills. Grills must be thoroughly cleaned after use, as leftover food and grease can attract bears. *When local bear activity is high, grills may be removed or locked by management without prior notice.


SPACE HEATERS. Please turn off additional space heaters when you leave the cabin. This does not apply to electric baseboard heaters which can be left on if needed.


LAKE & FISHING. There is no lifeguard. Swimming and recreation (winter and summer) are at the guest’s own discretion and all guests assume liability for risks and injuries. Colorado fishing license required for all types of fishing. Buy online through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website.


HUNTING/FIREARMS/FIREWORKS. Firearms may not be discharged on the property. The use of fireworks on the property is prohibited.


TENTS / TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. We do not allow the erection of tents or temporary structures including mobile homes or pop-up campers without prior approval. The occupancy limits are as posted for each cabin and cannot be increased by tents, campers, etc.


MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. If you are traveling with the intention of bringing recreational vehicles, please be aware you may need to use overflow parking in the Visitor’s Center lot across the street. We do not allow motorized recreational vehicles to be used on the grounds. This includes quads, dirt bikes, go karts, snowmobiles, etc.


POSSESSIONS. Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Host. Guests are recommended to secure their vehicles and lock their doors when away from their cabins.
After a period of 30 days, left items will be properly discarded in any manner deemed appropriate, with the exception of food & beverage items, which will be disposed of upon cleaning of the cabin.
You can make arrangements to pick up your forgotten item. If you would like the item/items shipped to you there is a $20.00 handling charge plus the cost to ship the item.
WEATHER AND OUTAGES. We do not offer refunds for issues relating to inclement weather, utility outages, or amenity malfunctions. Please notify management as soon as possible if you experience an issue. If you experience an outage or service interruption of any kind, please let us know and we will work with the appropriate providers to remedy the issue as soon as possible.
PESTS. We perform regular pest control maintenance on all of our cabins. Our area experiences seasonal increases in certain insect/animal activity which can include flies, wasps, bees, mice, bears, ground squirrels etc. We do not have control over this and cannot issue refunds due to this. If you encounter a pest issue during your stay, please notify us and we will make every effort to make you more comfortable. Do not leave doors to your cabin open for long periods of time, as this can encourage pest entry. Please remember that nature is an integral part of the beauty here and that we will do our absolute best to maintain the balance of human need/comfort within the natural environs.




HOST’S LIABILITY. The Guest and any of their guests hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Host against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from the use of the Premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. Guest agrees to assume all responsibility for any accident, injury or damage that may result in or about the premises, to persons or property including those of renter’s guests.