You found it! Beautiful cabin retreat on peaceful, mountainous property. Nestled between a pine forest and boulders. NEW 2023: Private hiking trail with views for guests on 13 acres! NEW 2024: Propane fire pit area, bedframe, mattress. Enjoy close proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park while escaping the hustle to this retreat. This canyon cabin is located across Big Thompson Canyon Rd from a prime fishing hole on the Big Thompson River. Superhosts for 40x. Permit: 20-ZONE2846. The space Spacious cabin is a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city living or suburban life. Enjoy the peace and solitude provided by the comfy, modern furnishings and surrounding forest. Sitting in a steep valley of 13 acres, watch for possible elk, mule deer or mama bear and her cubs passing through on their way to the river for a drink. Enjoy the NEW hiking trail (at your own risk)...some guests even hike it in their pjs to watch the sunrise. Relax in the evening next to the new propane fire pit and adirondack chairs. Full kitchen to prep your own meals or many wonderful restaurants in nearby Estes Park to try. The bedroom offers NEW (July 2024) comfortable king-size bed frame and luxury DREAMCLOUD Premier Mattress with views into forest. The living area is updated with a new plush L-shaped sofa bed (queen size) and extra-wide comfy chair and ottoman for snuggling in. Excellent books both classic and new-releases, along with games, yoga mat and a Roku tv for your relaxation. FOR A LIMITED TIME: 5% OFF nightly rate of 3 nights or more! :) HOUSE RULES: - No smoking or vaping inside and no wood fire pits. There is a propane fire pit for your enjoyment. Please turn off fire pit and propane tank beneath when not in use. Outdoor, wood burning fires are illegal at Estes Park STRs. - No parties. Only celebrations with your traveling companions who are on the reservation count. :) (please no glitter or confetti!) - Due to the time required for cleaning between stays, we do not allow early check-ins or late checkouts. Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 11am or earlier. Thank you for understanding! -Quiet Hours from 9:00pm to 9:00am. Thank you for being courteous to our neighbors...even though they are not visible and a good distance away. ACCESSIBILITY: Guests will have full access to the cabin and able to come and go with their entry code for the keyless lock. Enjoy exploring the 13 acres of this property that largely borders National Forest. Plenty of space to park 2 vehicles on gravel drive. INSIDE: *Floors are carpet, wood, and tiled. (we recommend bringing slippers) *High-ceilings, open floor plan. *Large windows throughout bring in light as well as the views! TV/ INTERNET: The home is equipped with Wifi and a Ruku TV. Roku TV is on the Wifi and you can login to your personal streaming accounts or if you don't use personal streaming, there are a few included channels on the Roku TV. Wifi calling is available on smart phones if you don't want to be "unplugged". BEDROOM: Primary bedroom. Comfy king bed, two matching nightstands with drawers, table lamps and bedside outlets. Walk-in closet w/ luggage racks, hanging rack and wall hooks. Bedroom has space for a pack-n-play if needed for a young child. BATHROOM: Shower/tub combo, sink, mirrors, toilet, step stool, fan. Clean towels, shampoo, conditioner included! 2nd SLEEPING SPACE: Nice sleeper sofa in living room opens to an approximate Queen bed. Bedding located in the white dresser nearby. KITCHEN: Fully stocked with Refrigerator, Electric Range, and Microwave. Views from kitchen sink of boulder hillside. Plenty of dishes, glasses and acrylic glassware, toddler dishes, baking dishes, pots and pans, cooking utensils for making your favorite (simple) meals. The kitchen is open to the dining area with a peninsula bar and stool. DINING: Enjoy your meals at the dining table under the George Nelson lamp, while basking in the abundant, indirect light the window looking into the beautiful boulders across the way. Please let us know if you would like to use the highchair as it is stored away. LIVING AREA: Very comfortable L-shaped sectional that becomes a sofa bed, 2 matching conversation chairs, a large comfy chair w/ ottoman, large rug and a perfect sized coffee table for games or put your feet up and enjoy a show on the Roku TV on a wall swivel. Large windows looking out to the river and mountains across the road. BACKYARD: Most of the yard is in the back and covers 13 acres. (A map is in the cabin of actual property lines). THREE decks including the one you must hike to. The gas fire pit uses a propane tank, and we have 1 extra tank on site in case you run out. Please do let us know if you use up one of the tanks so we can be sure to get it replaced for our next guests. Many birds make their homes in our ponderosa pines. You'll be among rabbits, chipmunks, and butterflies (in the summer months). Mule deer and elk are frequent visitors, sometimes munching on the natural mountain grasses and wildflowers or even napping on the property! There are mountain lions, black bear and bobcats in the area though seldom seen. COOLING: No A/C. However, our nights are cool even during the warmest days. All sleeping areas are equipped with ceiling fans and cool down quickly with open windows, the setting sun, and our fresh mountain breeze. A/C is not the norm and seldom needed as Estes Park is a mild mountain climate and during the summer we are generally 10-20 degrees cooler than the nearby lower elevations of Colorado. Typically night temp is in the 50s in the summer months. CLEANING: We paying a living wage to our cleaners and actually pay $30 more than the cost you see on your reservation. Please care for our property as you would want your own to be cared for, the routine cleaning and disinfecting takes a good while between guests. We do not ask our guests to strip beds or start any laundry. We only ask that you wash up any dishes and take your trash out to the bear can. We hope you cherish your stay in this inviting mountain retreat! We truly hope you love it and feel very welcomed! Guest access Guests will have full access to the cabin and can come and go with their entry code into the keyless entry lock. Short driveway with two parking spots available. 13 acres of forest and rocky terrain that borders National Forest for additional exploration if desired. Garage is saved for owner storage. Other things to note Ideal property for a romantic getaway, individual retreat, single family or two couples. NEW 2023: private hiking trail for RMNP warm up and enjoyment. Please use caution and at your own risk. Only for registered guests. No events or parties. No smoking or wood fires (Please enjoy the propane fire pit responsibly). No pets. No A/C: Our nights are cool even during the warmest days. All sleeping areas are equipped with ceiling fans and cool down quickly with open windows, the setting sun, and our fresh mountain breeze. A/C is not the norm and seldom needed as Estes Park is a mild mountain climate and during the summer we are generally 10-20 degrees cooler than the nearby lower elevations of Colorado. Usually in the 50s at night in summer months. The cabin gets its water from a well that has been tested safe for drinking. We also provide a Berkey Water Filter system that does an excellent job of providing good-tasting, distilled drinking water. However, you may prefer to bring additional drinking water. Maximum guests = 4 guests. All reservations need to reflect the accurate amount of guests arriving.