This was our first stay in Estes Park and our first stay with VRBO. It could not have been better. "The Little Cottage" is perfect. Vicki, the owner, is extremely helpful and hospitable. The house was ideal for my wife and me and our two sons, who are 21 and 16 years old. They were perfectly comfortable in the bunk beds, and our bed was comfortable too. Being able to cook our own meals and wash our own clothes was fantastic. The whole house was so comfortable after a day of hiking in the mountains. The central heat worked perfectly, and it was nice to open the windows for some cool, fresh mountain air.
The photos of the house are completely accurate, but it's still a little hard to grasp the layout. The location is close to the center of town and the Safeway grocery store and is a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. It's on a quiet residential street. We were there for 7 nights and never heard a single noise from any of the neighbors. The front door opens into the kitchen. The compact washer and dryer are located in a closet in the kitchen. The dining table is in the adjacent living room. The two bedrooms are separated by the bathroom. It's very cozy but has plenty of space for a family of four or more since the couch pulls out into a bed. The appliances are compact but are new and work very well. The house was very clean. The front deck wraps around the side and includes a gas grill and fire pit. We enjoyed using both.
The house was fully stocked. Vicki supplied all the essentials and more. She was prompt and responsive in communicating with us. If you're lucky and the timing is right, she might come by and orient you when you arrive like she did with us. On top of everything else, we saw elk grazing in the back yard every day. It was an amazing place to spend a week in the mountains.
If you have any questions, just contact Vicki. You will like her. She's super nice and helpful. If you stay here, you cannot be disappointed.