Historic Cabin with Spectacular Views! Full Kitchen, Walk into RMNP 20-NCD0303
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This historic, updated cabin sits in Estes Park, Colorado, less than a mile from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and within a mile of downtown. Nestled at the base of 14,000-foot peaks, it offers sweeping views of Long's Peak, Mt. Meeker, and Twin Sisters, along with regular wildlife sightings of elk, deer, coyote, and rabbit right in the front yard. The property operates under Larimer County permit #20-NCD0303.
Living Spaces
The spacious living room centers on a wood-burning moss-rock fireplace, furnished with two leather couches, a leather chair with ottoman, an elk horn chandelier, and a flat-screen TV with Dish Satellite and DVD player. A custom Murphy bed with a new double mattress in the living room, plus a twin bed in an alcove, adds sleeping capacity beyond the main-level queen bedroom finished in knotty pine. One full bathroom with a tub/shower is stocked with starter toiletries and towels.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen includes a Samsung stainless four-burner stove/oven, refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and full cookware, dishware, and utensils, with a dining area seating six. Outdoors, guests can grill on a full-size Weber charcoal grill and dine on the front deck's Adirondack chairs while soaking in mountain views. For those who prefer not to cook, Estes Park offers a wide range of restaurants with carry-out, indoor, and outdoor dining options.
Amenities & Recreation
The cabin is smoke-free and climate-controlled with both air conditioning and heating, and includes free Wi-Fi, free parking, a washer and dryer with starter detergent, an iron and ironing board, and a patio. Families traveling with young children will find a portable crib, highchair, and backpack-style child carrier provided at no extra charge. The surrounding area offers hiking on numerous RMNP trails, golfing, boating, fishing, biking, horseback riding, river-rafting, mini golf, and winter activities like snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating.
Location
The cabin is close to Alpine Trail Ridge Inn bus station (358m) and National Park Village bus station (584m), making local transit accessible, while Denver International Airport is about 93 km away. Nearby landmarks include Historic Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel, and Rocky Mountain National Park, along with attractions like Performance Park and Tiny Town Miniature Golf for families.
Best for
This cabin is best suited to nature-loving travelers, hikers, and families seeking a rustic yet fully equipped base for exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, thanks to its sub-mile proximity to the park entrance and downtown Estes Park. The full kitchen, laundry facilities, fireplace, and provided crib/highchair/child carrier make it especially practical for families or longer multi-generational stays who want to self-cater and settle in comfortably.
Travel tips
Book with awareness that Rocky Mountain National Park may require a timed-entry reservation during peak summer and fall months (historically through late May to late October) via recreation.gov, along with a daily fee or annual pass. The property is walkable to two nearby bus stations (Alpine Trail Ridge Inn and National Park Village), which is useful for reaching downtown Estes Park without driving, and Denver International Airport is roughly a 90-minute-plus drive away, so plan arrival timing accordingly. Maps and local recommendations for hikes and restaurants are kept on-site for guest reference.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cabin's mountain views, frequently highlighting the bay/front window vistas of the Rockies and the cozy experience of sitting by the fireplace. Cleanliness is a recurring positive theme, with multiple reviewers describing the cabin as clean and matching its description. Host responsiveness and friendliness are also repeatedly mentioned, with guests noting helpful and accommodating service. No negative themes appear in the available excerpts, and several guests indicate they would return or recommend the property.
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