Our 1-of-a-kind, 4BR riverfront log cabin features a hot tub and borders Rocky Mountain National Park (Permit 20-NCD0223). Unwind with a soak, BBQ on the deck, and fish the the Big Thompson. King beds! Sleeps 8 and and its location ensures frequent wildlife sightings. It's in a quiet neighborhood a few minutes from the National Park entry gate, and a few more minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Estes Park.
+ River & mountain views, plus fishing on site
+ Hot tub overlooking the river
The space
Real quick -- some house rules due to bad experiences:
THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. PARTIES OR NOISE COMPLAINTS RESULT IN $1000 FINE AND IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF RESERVATION. Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier, no exceptions. No smoking inside or outside; no fire pits; no pets. 3 cars & 8 guests max. Guests must start dishwasher at checkout and start laundry load of towels/hand towels/wash cloths/dish towels (we have negotiated a lower cleaning fee based on this). No cable -- bring your own streaming accounts for the smart TV.
Onward!
We are so happy to provide our lovely sanctuary as a base camp for enjoying Rocky Mountain National Park. Our luxury log home, built in 1995, is a gorgeous 2850 square-foot mountain paradise, sitting on the banks of the Big Thompson River with a hot tub and massive covered deck.
Our past guests have raved:
"... If you want a one-of-a-kind stay in beautiful Estes Park you cannot go wrong with Carole's place. From the moment you step in the door you will be blown away by the Western decor of this lavishly appointed, luxury log home." - Kevin
"... I have found when reading these reviews, sometimes 'less is more.' So all I need to say is this: this cabin is by far the best mountain cabin and peaceful retreat I’ve ever stayed at in the Rocky Mountains. And I’ve stayed in a lot of cabins. Book it. You will love it." - Todd
"... This beautiful log cabin is a MUST! Heated floors, big huge windows and super clean. I will definitely stay here again. BOOK NOW!" - Jackie
"... She has a big hot tub outside which was so relaxing even when it was snowing outside. We were able to cook every meal so her kitchen is set up with enough tools to cook for many people. We had the best time and walked away with amazing memories and laughter! Thank you for having us again!" - Boglarka
The ten-acre lot backs up to the National Park, so you're almost guaranteed to see elk, bear or deer. Several picnic and seating areas in the yard allow you to relax to the sounds of the river, which you can also fish.
The home is just minutes from the Beaver Meadows entry gate to the National Park, and just a few more minutes to downtown Estes Park. Being on the west side of town is a wonderful bonus, allowing you to avoid traffic and just relax.
Highlights include
+ 4 bedrooms
+ Vaulted great room with fireplace
+ TV room with huge smart TV
+ BBQ, hot tub, and huge covered deck
+ Fully appointed kitchen
+ Three bathrooms (only 2 have showers)
+ Gorgeous dining area
BEDROOMS
The main floor offers a bedroom with a bunk bed (single and full) that opens onto the deck, plus a large king bedroom with a large smart TV. The second floor offers a bedroom with a queen, plus a master suite with a huge king bed, and an en-suite bathroom (jetted tub but currently no shower, though we are working to install that). There's also an upstairs sleeping area with a pullout sofa.
BATHROOM
The home features a bathroom with a shower/tub on the first floor, a bathroom with just a shower on the second floor, and an en suite bathroom with tub (no shower) in the second floor master.
KITCHEN/DINING
The home has a gorgeous, fully equipped kitchen with tons of appliances for all your cooking and vacation meal prep. There's a giant fridge, pantry, and lots of plates and dishes for entertaining. There are two dining areas, one for informal meals right off the kitchen, and a dining room near the great room for special family gatherings. Additionally you can eat outside next to the hot tub or on the deck.
ENTERTAINMENT
We have books, games and puzzles throughout for entertainment, plus a TV/living room with a huge flat screen smart TV and a Roku box. We also have televisions in both king bedrooms, plus a television in the upstairs sleeping loft.
LAUNDRY
We have full size washer and dryer that you are free to use.
DISTANCES
+ Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance: 5 min drive
+ Downtown: 7 min drive
+ Estes Park Golf Course: 8 min drive
+ Back country skiing in Hidden Valley: 25 mins
+ Eldora Ski Resort: 50 mins
Guest access
Guest have access to our entire property, minus our garage. That includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, our huge shaded wraparound deck, our riverfront yard, hot tub, and the land backing up onto Giant Track Mountain.
Other things to note
WIFI SPEED
This unit is in a neighborhood that has yet to get fiber. We have a DSL connection. It is fast enough to stream high def video to 3 simultaneous televisions, but may cause problems for heavy downloaders or families with multiple children home schooling.
NOISE
This unit is in a quiet neighborhood and we really, really want to maintain great relationships with our neighbors. Please be respectful of your noise level! If you're on the deck at night, please keep the conversation levels low. Note that we use a NoiseAware, which measures sound levels and alerts our team if things are too loud. It does not record content so your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Guests are not to unplug it (and our managers will also be alerted if that happens). You can read more about this device by searching for NoiseAware on the Internet.
NONPAYING GUESTS
Insurance forbids nonpaying and non-registered guests on property. There are motion sensitive security cameras on the outside of the building which will pick up nonpaying guests.
AIR CONDITIONER
Estes has a mild mountain climate in the summers but from time to time it can get hot. Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. The cool mountain breeze cools the home off quickly in the evenings.
