Riverfront Lodge, Views, Wildlife. Mins to RMNP

Enjoy Estes' best views from our riverfront home minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park (20-NCD0196). Wake to alpenglow on Deer Mountain, watch the sun set behind the Continental Divide, and fall asleep to the sound of rushing water. “Outstanding! By far our best airbnb stay ever!” - James - Huge deck - King beds - Private fishing access - Lots of space w/ fireplace, games & media room - 2 mins to National Park; 5 mins to town Perfect retreat for 8 -- plus the wildlife you'll see daily! The space ★★★★★ PLEASE READ THIS ★★★★★ + Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier. Our cleaners can't accommodate exceptions. + No smoking inside or outside + No fire pits; no parties; no pets. + We've arranged a deal with our cleaning service that allows us to keep our cleaning fees lower than the vast majority of houses this size. Guests need to wash their dishes & start a load of towels in the washer, which saves the cleaners an hour of work while the machine runs. ★★★★★ GUEST LOVE ★★★★★ "Our stay at this mountain retreat was nothing short of magical. Nestled amidst breathtaking scenery, the views of the mountains and rivers were absolutely spectacular. Waking up to the sight of misty peaks and the sound of flowing water was a dream come true." - Pooja "We loved staying at this house. Beautiful and spacious! A few minutes from RMNP entrance. Saw TONS of wildlife as we hung out on the deck or inside...elk, deer, and turkeys." - Julie “Absolutely stunning location and a home to die for. We watched the most gorgeous sunset off the big balcony. Passed grazing elk on the way down the driveway." - Jodie “one step out of the car . . . one second of hearing the beautiful sound of the running Fall River. . . one whiff of the sweet air -- I realized I was transported to a vacation spot like no other... In fact -- we witnessed a mule deer mama give birth to a fawn right outside our window!" - Eileen “This house far exceeded our expectations!!! Incredibly spacious, impeccably clean and just gorgeous... The views from every angle are breathtaking. Words simply don't do this place justice." - Adrian ★★★★★ MY HOME ★★★★★ There is nothing like a late summer BBQ on our deck as the alpenglow dances across the Continental Divide, or falling asleep to the sound of Fall River, or relaxing in front of our fireplace as the snow falls. Our property has several hundred feet of prime and private riverfront access, where you can fish or simply just relax. The lower patio and second floor deck (with outdoor dining) offer incredible views of the surrounding mountains, while the second floor great room has beautiful vaulted ceilings with reclaimed wood, a gorgeous rock fireplace, and a cozy study. BEDROOMS - Master king bedroom on the upper floor with an en-suite bathroom and a huge sliding door so you can listen to the water as you fall asleep. - Second king bedroom on upper floor - 2 queen bedrooms on lower floor - Bedroom with two single beds on lower floor. BATHROOMS Three full bathrooms with toilets and showers (1 in master on upper floor; one shared on upper floor; 1 on lower floor) MEDIA ROOM & DEN Our media room has comfortable reading chairs, a luxurious sofa, and a huge flatscreen smart TV with a Roku. Bring your own logins! The upstairs den has tons of books and games. OUTDOOR LIVING There's a wonderful outdoor living space on the bank of the river for gatherings and hanging out, plus a lower patio with mountain views and our second floor deck that covers the entire front of the house. You can see mountains for miles from everywhere on our lot. LAUNDRY & COOKING Kitchen - Our fully stocked kitchen has everything you'll need to cook an incredible meal, all the while staring at Deer Mountain off the enormous windows. It features a range, a full sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, dishwasher, lots of small appliances, cutlery, dishes, utensils, bowls/pots/pans and virtually anything else you may need or want. Laundry - There's a laundry room with a washer and a dryer that you are free to use. ★★★★★ DISTANCES ★★★★★ + Rocky Mountain National Park: 2 min drive + Downtown Estes Park: 5 min walk + Stanley Hotel: 5 min drive + Golfing: 8 min drive + Anything in the Estes Valley: 15 min drive + Hidden Valley Backcountry Skiing: 15 min drive + Eldora Ski Resort: 50 min drive + Boulder: 50 min drive + DIA: 1.5 hr drive ★★★★★ KEY AMENITIES ★★★★★ + Awesome deck w/ views & BBQ + Wildlife EVERYWHERE + Private riverfront access with fishing + King, queen and single beds + 3 full bathrooms + Media room with big smart TV + Fireplace + Fully equipped kitchen Guest access Guests will have access to our entire property: 4 bedrooms, a media room, a study, a huge great room with vaulted ceilings, a kitchen, our upper level deck and lower level patio, and our lot, which sits on the banks of Fall River, where you can fish if you have a permit. Other things to note NO SMOKING The home and entire property are designated as no smoking due to high fire danger. If you wish to smoke even outside, this is not a good fit. ROAD CONDITIONS Roads in Estes are generally pretty plowed, even in winter, but if there's a huge blizzard, it may not be plowed exactly when you need it to be plowed. We cannot assist if you get stuck and we always recommend that people rent AWD or 4WD when visiting us from October to May. We are at 8,000 feet and this can be a snowy area! NONPAYING GUESTS Insurance forbids nonpaying and non-registered guests on property. Exterior security camera present to pick up nonpaying guests and deter parties. One camera is under the deck pointing at the parking area and the other is on the back porch facing west. AIR CONDITIONER Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. Thankfully mountain air blows down from the high peaks and will cool down the place quickly in the evenings if you open the windows. BEARS Do NOT leave food in your car! Bears frequent this area often and can break in!