Find tranquility at Water Dance (STR #6089), steps from the Big Thompson River and a short stroll to downtown. My cabin offers a private hot tub and a crackling fireplace, perfect for those seeking a peaceful mountain escape. "Nathan's place was the best we've been to." – James + Private hot tub + Cozy gas fireplace + Fully equipped kitchen + Walk to downtown shops & restaurants + Picnic gazebo + Fall asleep to the sound of the river A restorative retreat for those seeking mountain serenity. The space ★★★★★ PLEASE READ THIS ★★★★★ + There are two full bathrooms but only 1 has a shower (the other has just a tub) + There are nearby cabins in my riverfront neighborhood. It's quiet and peaceful, but not a good fit if you're looking for total seclusion. + Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier. Our cleaners can't accommodate exceptions. + No smoking inside, outside or even in neighborhood (HOA rules) + 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 load and start the dishwasher, and start a load of towels in the washer. This saves the cleaners an hour of work while the machines run. + Hot tub open year round + Don't be surprised if you navigate in via a small mini storage facility a block away. The "true" road in looks like a private driveway, so we direct folks though this facility for ease. ★★★★★ GUEST LOVE ★★★★★ "We loved the hot tub, the stars, and sitting by the river after dark." "Nathan's beautiful cabin along the river was just amazing and we seemed so 'at home' there." "More spacious than it looks in pictures!" "It truly was a home away from home." "The hot tub is world class." "We loved sitting down by the river and grilling dinner each night!" "Outstanding experience...10 Stars!" "This was by far the greatest getaway my wife and I have had." "Probably the best Airbnb I've ever stayed in." - Betsy "If we are ever back in the area, we would 100% stay here again!" ★★★★★ MY HOME ★★★★★ This beautiful, cozy cabin is located in the most perfect spot in Estes Park, literally on the edge of the Big Thompson River about a block and a half from the edge of downtown. The cabin features... + a huge, open living/dining area with lots of sunlight + a private hot tub + a gazebo with a BBQ for outdoor living + and a river with some fishing. I am a photographer by profession and have decorated the walls with my favorite images of the area. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them! When you're here, you can leave the car behind, avoid the traffic of downtown, and explore by foot. You'll find restaurants, bars and shops within 10-15 minutes. At the same time, it's on a private side road with no traffic, allowing you to have all the benefit of being centrally located without having to deal with the congestion. Additionally, the National Park entrance is a quick 5 minute drive from the front door. This unit is meant for people seeking peace and tranquility; it is absolutely not a party house at all. Note that smoking inside or outside is prohibited, as are fire pits. Also, the easiest way to navigate there is via a tiny small mini storage facility a block away. I direct people that way so they don't get lost and because it's paved and plowed in winter. BEDROOMS This home has 3 separate bedrooms with 4 beds in total. Bedroom 1 - The master suite features a gorgeous, hand-made log bed with an Olympic queen mattress and private bathroom. Bedroom 2 - A queen bedroom with a slider door opening out toward the river. I love sleeping here on warm summer nights to hear the sounds of the river through the screen door. Bedroom 3 - Perfect for kids, featuring two twin beds. The kitchen is fully equipped! A few amenities: + blender + coffee maker + fridge/freezer + pots and pans + utlery, silverware + baking supplies + all the gadgets and utensils you can imagine. There's fast WiFi as well as a 55-inch 4K flat panel smart television in the living room. Bring your logins and stream away! The outside area is shaded thanks to tons of mature trees. You will likely see deer or elk grazing on the grass. When summer arrives, all the plant foliage will grow thick, and you'll hear the leaves rustling all day in harmony with the breeze. Many of the town's top restaurants and attractions are all within a short walk: the Estes Park Brewery and Rock Cut Brewery, the China Garden restaurant, The Barrel bar, Sweet Basilico Restaurant (tasty Italian food with great pizza), and much more. In the same 2 block radius is a liquor store, a winery, a couple of food trucks (parked at Rock Cut -- sometimes you'll find fried chicken and other times you'll find a crepe truck). Be sure to walk to the gondola during the summers; it goes up Prospect Mountain and offers breathtaking views of the continental divide, the national park, and the entire Estes Park valley. The kids can walk a block to Fun City and enjoy the bumper boats and bumper cars, mini golf, a giant slide, a bungee trampoline, and go-cart racing. A half block away is the super fun aerial obstacle course of the Open Air Adventure Park. Some of these attractions are closed seasonally, so please check them out on the Internet. The free summer shuttle bus that goes all over town has a stop a half a block away, so you can board it and get around for free. The place is extremely family friendly, though it is on the edge of a river so be sure to supervise your kids, particular during the early summer when the snow starts to melt and the water level rises. ★★★★★ DISTANCES ★★★★★ + Estes Park Brewery: 2 blocks + Rock Cut Brewery: 2 blocks + The Barrel: 2 blocks + Sweet Basilico Restaurant: 2 blocks + Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance: 5 minutes + Fun City: 1 block + Open Air Adventure Park: Half a block + Estes Park 9 & 18 Hole Golf Course: 5 min ★★★★★ KEY AMENITIES ★★★★★ + Private Hot Tub + Riverside Location + Gas Fireplace + Fully Equipped Kitchen + Outdoor Gazebo with BBQ Grill + Washer & Dryer + 55-inch 4K Flat Panel Television with Streaming Services + High-Speed WiFi + Walking Distance to Downtown Estes Park + Free Summer Shuttle Bus Stop Nearby + Two Off-Street Parking Spots Guest access This is a fully furnished, private cabin that you have complete access to! That includes a master suite with a bedroom and bathroom; a room with 2 twin beds, a second bathroom, a third bedroom with a queen bed, an outdoor gazebo with a picnic area and BBQ, a hot tub, and swinging chair on the edge of the river, and a 450 s/f deck wrapping around the edge of the house. The unit has two private off street parking spots. Other things to note FIRES/SMOKING This is a smoke- and fire-free zone. That means no smoking inside or out, and no fire pits. I'll be fined by my HOA if this rule is violated, and you will be asked to leave. NOISE Events, loud music and noises, and parties are strictly prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level so I can maintain good relationships with my neighbors. This is especially true when in the hot tub because a neighbor bedroom is nearby! The house is equipped with NoiseAware which measures sound levels and alerts me if things are too loud so I can give you a heads up. NoiseAware does not record content, it only measures noise levels so your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Guests are not to unplug it (I will also be alerted if that happens). 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. ADDITIONAL GUEST FEE There is an additional charge per person for your stay after the first two guests. The platform will automatically calculate the total when you input dates and guest count. AIR CONDITIONER Like nearly every other home in Estes, this unit does not have A/C. Thankfully it’s on the bank of a river so if you open up the windows, it’ll cool down fast. BEARS Do NOT leave food in your car! Bears frequent this area and can break in! MINUT We use a Minut noise meter. It doesn't record audio, but instead monitors decibel levels, temperature and humidity. This is for the safety of guests & to protect the home. It also serves to warn us about parties & prevent noise complaints from neighbors. It's located on the cieling in the hallway.