Nestled in the alpine forest, on the banks of the N. Fork of the Cache la Poudre River in Red Feather Lakes, CO~our guests experience a total immersion in nature. Our unique cheerfully-decorated cabin sits 75 ft from the river, with covered deck, & showcases stunning nature views of the N. Fork of the Cache la Poudre River, >200 ft of river front property plus a Nature Path by the River for hiking & private access to Forest! The space Rare opportunity to stay in a river front cabin. Abundant additional hiking trails are available both private and public. Located 10 min from Beaver Meadows Resort, 10 min from Red Feather Lakes, 1 hr from Fort Collins, 2 hrs from Denver, 1.5 hrs from Cheyenne! Elevation 8572 feet high! Dog friendly-2 dogs max-pet fee is $30 per dog, per night. *Dogs must be under fifty pounds and must be approved by owners.* You'll love our peaceful and romantic refuge because of the soothing sounds of the river, abundant wildlife, privacy, tranquility, and convenience to hiking and fishing just out the door. Our refuge is good for solo travelers, couples, and small families. Max occupancy is 4. Sleeping arrangements: queen bed sleeps 2 ; queen air mattress or 2 couches in living room sleeps an additional 2 guests. *Fishing~There are 7 public lakes in Red Feathers where the fishing is free. River Song Refuge is located right on the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River, and our guests also have access to an additional 4 private lakes in Crystal Lakes. Please note to fish the area of the river in front of the cabin and the private lakes in Crystal Lakes, guest fishing passes must be purchased from Crystal Lakes Base Camp Office. See below for details on fishing passes. *Relax surrounded by river & forest~ You may want to just relax, reconnect with nature, hang out on the covered deck and listen to the river soothe all your troubles away. Enjoy being surrounded by the river, forest & stargaze--view the Milky Way in all it's starry splendor away from city lights in this dark sky community. Many activities to choose from when you feel like adventuring out in every season. *Hiking~ The clean, crisp mountain air is always inviting. There is a trail along the river for hiking just out the door. Trail maps for many more private hikes will be provided for guests at the cabin. *More Activities~nearby include bird & wildlife viewing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snow tubing, and cross-country skiing (the nearby resort 10 min away offers horses, snowshoes, snow tubes and cross country skis for rent). Fox Acres golf club is open to the public in Red Feathers-gorgeous scenery for golfing! *Meals~A nearby resort offers a fantastic restaurant, and there are also other great restaurants in Red Feathers. We highly recommend Pot Belly! *Wood stove--After the meal, snuggle in front of the wood stove. If you wish to use the wood stove, you need to bring pre-cut wood and kindling. Red Feather Super and Trading Post in the village sell bundles of wood with kindling. ~Decompress~Disconnect~Reconnect with Nature, Family and Friends. WiFi included. Most major cell service providers usually get good reception at the cabin. **Privacy~The. majority of your neighbors will be deer, moose, elk, black bears, bobcats, birds, eagles, marmots, wild turkeys, grouse, and much more. You may also see antelope, & mountain goats on the scenic drive up the mountain. *House Details: One bedroom cabin with queen bed; 2 couches in living room to sleep 2 additional guests (children). No infants allowed. *Wood stove (wood not provided), microwave, covered deck overlooking the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River with patio set, picnic table with seating benches. *Kitchen essentials including pots/pans/skillets, utensils, cooking knives, dishware, wine glasses/mugs/cups/glasses stocked in the kitchen. *Please note no fireworks allowed. *Getting there~Please note the majority of the access road is a well maintained paved county road. Part of the road is a dirt road well maintained by Crystal Lakes HOA. *Winter. 4 wheel drive is highly recommended & sometimes necessary November through April. The weather can change very quickly on the mountain. Please check weather forecast, contact us if questions and plan accordingly. * Dog Friendly! :) Bring your best buddy (or buddies) with you for your vacation! No need to leave Fido behind or arrange for a pet sitter! No other pets allowed. Dogs must be at least one year old and must be house trained. Please let owners know when booking your stay how many dogs are in your family that will be joining you. Please bring a blanket for your dog to lay on, as they are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Please pick up after your dog. Please never leave your dog in the home unattended unless they are crated. *Fort Collins is about an hour drive away, it's a cool town with lots to do. * Wildlife~Please be aware you are going into wildlife country if you stay at River Song Refuge. This is home to a lot of wildlife, including moose, bobcats, elk, deer, eagles, coyotes, marmots, mountain lions, lynx, black bears and much more. *No Hunting, shooting, trapping or archery allowed on property. No discharging of firearms on property. *No Rearranging of Furniture. *No Smoking inside or outside the home. *Owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises which includes any damage to any vehicles or trailers, campers, etc. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premises. *Please keep your pets supervised if under voice command, or on a leash for their safety. *No ATV/UTVs allowed on any roads in the community or the nearby trails. There are some you can trailer to--check with the Forest Service for specifics. *Fishing Pass Info: To fish the private lakes in the community and the river in front of the cabin, it requires a fee to Crystal Lakes Base Camp. Daily guest fishing passes are available from their office (open 9am - 5pm 5 days a week Tues - Sat with exception of holidays). Adult guests (16+) $45; Youth guests (7-15) $25; Age 6 and under free with paying adult. The daily pass is specific to one person for one day. (Limit 3 fish for the lakes. The river fishing is fly and lure and catch & release only. River fishing requires a Colorado fishing license in addition to guest fishing pass). Please let owners know if you would like to purchase fishing passes from the office, so we can make arrangements for you to do so. Fines start at $150 per occurrence for fishing the river and/or private lakes without a valid guest fishing pass and will be cause for removal from the property and cancellation of stay. There are 7 public lakes in the area where fishing is free, they do require a Colorado fishing license. Snow tubing and cross country skiing available during the winter at the nearby Beaver Meadows resort. *Snow Tubing!~About 5 -10 min drive away, you will find 12 snow tube runs with lift at the nearby resort, tubing open Thursday-Sunday! Cross country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing out the front door via our private access to the Forest! Strict speed limit of 20 mph on the neighborhood roads, and 10 mph in front of the community center. A liability release and agreement to all rental rules will accompany your confirmation. Larimer County and Crystal Lakes have banned the use of fire pits for all short term rentals—therefore the wood fire pit is not available for guest use. Must be at least 25 to rent. No third party bookings. Government issued photo identification may be required at time of check in. *Note: Your safety matters. An exterior security camera is located at the driveway, facing out. The camera does not look into any interior spaces LARIMER COUNTY VACATION HOME RENTAL approval number: 21-ZONE3126 Guest access Access to the entire cabin, and forest area around the home. Other things to note Dog fee is $30 per dog, per night. Two dogs max. Please note that if you wish to fish the N. Fork of the Cache la Poudre River in front of the cabin, you may do so if you purchase a fishing pass from Crystal Lakes in addition to having a state fishing license. Please let owners know if you are planning to fish the river or private lakes in Crystal Lakes, so we can make arrangements for you to purchase a fishing pass. Please note there are several lakes in Red Feathers where the fishing is free, all you need is a fishing license.