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Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!

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Welcome to Lazy Bear Cottage! Wonderful patio for that morning cup of coffee..
Off Street Parking for 1 vehicle.. Lumpy Ridge mountains in background.
Open Concept from dining area to kitchen to living room.. Patio door to porch.
Enjoy the fireplace and the new Smart TV w/NETFLIX or the DVD Blueray player..
A glass of wine in the evening in front of fire! Just flip the switch!!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!

(License #3430)

*** Also visit our Black Bear Cottage at VRBO #644057 ***

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NOTE: This property has adopted the recommendations from the CDC for cleaning rentals during the COVID-19 outbreak!
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Newly renovated 1928 Cottage located just a short walk to downtown Estes Park! Everything is New! You'll know you are in the mountains with the cozy mountain decor while still providing all the comforts of home!

PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a non-smoking, no pet property.... Adult(s) renting cottage must be 25 years or older. Child 16 years or older with an adult is welcome.

- This cottage is located fairly close to W. Wonderview Avenue – which can be a very busy road with traffic heading in/out of the Rocky Mountain National Park North entrance. You will hear traffic noise. It is a great spot if you enjoy watching cars & bikes pass by while sitting under the covered porch.
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Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the cozy living room enjoying a glass of wine in front of the fireplace (gas fireplace unit is controlled by a wall switch! ambiance on.. ambiance off). The patio door provides ample natural light with views of the Lumpy Ridge (mountains).

The kitchen allows for a full range of meal preparation by including pots, fry pans, pizza pans, cookie sheets, casserole dishes and all the 'gadgets' necessary to make most any meal. Appliances include NEW stove/oven, refrig, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, coffee maker, toaster & crock pot!

This cottage is connected! WiFi & Streaming Service are provided. There is also a BlueRay DVD Player & a small collection of DVDs. There are two Flat Screen TVs throughout this cottage - with the Living Room being a Smart TV - providing ability to log into your own movie accts (Netflix/Amazon/etc.) or watch YouTube Videos, etc.!

The Queen bedroom features a new bed, walk-in closet, luggage racks, wall mounted TV, ceiling fan above bed, reading lights & night stands with clocks. All pillows & linens are new and linens are 'fragrance free/dye free'.

The forced air natural gas furnace provides comfort throughout during the colder days/nights. The two ceiling fans (dining area & Queen bedroom) help circulate the air during a warm summer day. The Water Heater is an on-demand unit providing endless hot water.

Have your morning coffee on the front patio or enjoy comfortable seating on the back covered porch while viewing the mountains or watching for elk & deer. This cottage is a wonderful place to enjoy your Estes Park vacation!

NEW CANCELLATION POLICY – FORCED BY VRBO 12/5/2018

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:
- 100% Refund if cancel 30 days prior to reservation date.
- 50% Refund if cancel 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund if cancel less than 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund for personal choice early departure or inclement weather.

Guest must cancel by 11:59pm on the cut-off day before check-in to receive a refund. All times are specific to the property's time zone (Mountain Time).

Note: The above Cancellation/Refund policy was adopted from one of the VRBO Options owner is required to adopt.

Property manager

Nancy & Ken Kratky
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this cabin is in the city centre. The Stanley Hotel and Estes Park Aerial Tramway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Estes - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath! located?

Located in Chamberlain, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Bond Park and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Valentines weekend!!

The cabin was excellent. Very clean and well kept. The little amenities provided a nice touch. The owners offered early check-in and late checkout, which was greatly appreciated. The cabin was close to all of our favorite spots at Estes Park. It was like a little home away from home. We would highly recommend. And we will be back next time we’re in Estes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Favorite

This property is perfect. My husband and I were comfortable and cozy, the cabin was spotless and beautiful. We will return. Thank you for providing such a wonderful hideaway for us to tuck in and relax. We needed the respite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great stay !

Love the Lazy Bear ! Clean , great location ! Friendly owners ! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Fest

Came into Estes to see Elk . We were not disappointed. Cabin was so beautiful and bed was extremely comfy. The host had snacks and coffee and all we needed to make this stay memorable.loved everything about the area . Very friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had an amazing time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & lovely cottage!

We fully enjoyed our stay at Lazy Bear Cottage! Check-in & check-out were a breeze. The cottage was clean and beautifully appointed. We had everything we needed, and the complimentary snacks/water were a lovely welcome. We enjoyed being close to the north RMNP entrance, as well as the convenience to the shops/restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT VACATION LOCATION

WONDERFUL RELAXING TIME
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay, super close to everything

Super cute, beautiful space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable getaway cabin for going and doing in Estes Park!

Lazy Bear Cottage is a super clean updated cabin within walking distance (less than 10 minutes) to downtown Estes Park. It’s immaculate! Nancy is so generous with the items available in the cabin from any utensil or appliance needed to make up wipes, coffee and snacks! She made us feel so welcome and was very open to any questions we may have had. Some positives that stood out to us: - location! We walked down the hill to Estes downtown several times during our stay. It was so nice not having to find a parking spot - digital key entry! How nice it was to not have to keep up with a key during our vacation! - very well stocked! We lacked for nothing! The only thing to consider (I won’t say “negative” because there really are no negatives to this property!) - you will sleep with the window open during the warmer months and it is on a road where you will hear cars. Just bring earplugs if this bothers you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

This was the first trip to Estes Park for both me & my husband. This adorable little cottage was perfect for us. Great communication with Nancy. We appreciated the clear, minimal checkout requirements. The property was cozy, clean & well stocked. Very convenient to Rocky Mountain National Park, downtown Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel & a lot of great restaurants, shops, breweries & distilleries. We loved the outdoor seating for enjoying the weather when we were "home". There was traffic noise from Wonderview Ave, but not enough to bother us. It was very cool to see elk come through the neighborhood the last 2 days we were here. This place is a great deal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

We really can’t say enough nice things about this cabin! Nancy was so accommodating and easy to communicate with from check in to check out. The cabin was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect for easy entry into RMNP. Close to downtown. We loved sitting on the back porch drinking coffee in the mornings. We hope to stay there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

House was very clean and comfortable. The owner responded to questions very quickly and even offered an early check in which is great after a day of traveling! Super close to downtown and great access to Fall River entry. Saw elk across the road from our house multiple times!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay at Lazy Bear Cottage

This was our second stay at Lazy Bear. The location is convenient to downtown Estes Park. The cottage lacked nothing we needed to enjoy our stay. Kitchen especially was complete, even with some seasonings, extra virgin olive oil, and a variety of pots and pans. Immaculate throughout the cottage. Good internet connection. TV and DVD player worked well. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Extras Made Big Difference

We loved everything about this stay. The cottage was clean, modern, and comfortable. It's on a main road into Rocky Mountain National Park, but being off-season we didn't notice much for traffic noise, and it was really convenient to get into the park and town. We appreciated the text from Nancy inviting us to check in early, and not having to do all the cleaning before we left. The bed was comfortable; sheets and towels soft. Our only complaint is the parking. It is a tough to get in when the neighbors are home. A little larger pad or small drive would make a big difference. Not a big problem, more of an inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home, lots of amenities

Second time we have stayed here and would come again! Comfortable, very clean, lots of towels, gas grill. Nice extra touches like coffee, tea, seasonings, etc, snacks. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin with good location

The cabin has been completely updated and is in a great location. You can walk into downtown Estes. We really enjoyed the gas fireplace as a few of the days were chilly. We were able to enjoy the back porch and the beautiful view the first night we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

The cottage was perfect for the 2 of us. Close to town and RMNP.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, comfortable and was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No complaints

Cozy and clean. Perfect location for walking to The Stanley or downtown. Elk chill in nearby yards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Alittle farther from downtown then I had hoped

The cabin is wonderful with everything you could possibly need. Crock pot, sandwich bags, snacks. I never stayed any where that was that well stocked. Even spices. The cabin was so clean and very easy to cook in. Loved the room we had.We loved sitting on the porch seeing hummingbirds, elk, and deer every morning. The porch does face wondervisw avenue which goes into the park so it is quite noisy. . That is one con. Another is I rented it because I thought it was walkable to downtown, which it can be but not for me. You have to walk in the street, no sidewalks and downhill but going back up there was no way that was happening for me. Very steep. Also parking was tough. We have a big truck which didn’t fit well on the spot with someone directly behind us in the next cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selene E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

Thank you for the cozy stay at Lazy Bear Cottage. Home was just right for 2 of us. We enjoyed hiking in RMNP, cooking out on the grill at Lazy Bear and watching the hummingbirds every evening on the back porch. Beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must Book!

One of the cleanest VRBO’s we have ever booked! This little cottage had everything we needed for our vacation! Just up the road from the Stanley. few minutes from downtown and RMNP! Comfy bed, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen! Hot shower! Fans to keep it cool in the summer. Great back porch with hummingbirds coming right up! Elk in backyard in the AM. Would bring a car or small SUV for parking though! WORTH THE BOOK!! Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nacoe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip!!

Great location and perfect place to stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & Ken Kratky

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The owners, Nancy and Ken Kratky, both grew up in Eastern Nebraska. In 1996 they moved to Colorado, got married in Hidden Valley, Colorado and honeymooned in Estes Park. In 2001 they returned to Nebraska and stayed eleven years. During that time they continued to return to Colorado multiple times per year, always visiting Estes Park, and always casually looking at real estate property with the dream of ownership some day.

In December of 2011, while on a vacation to celebrate their December birthdays, they came across a quaint little cottage in a historic little area for sale. It needed lots of attention, but they saw it's potential, and knew they could give it new life to fulfill their dream of a rustic mountain get-away. They put in an offer and the offer was accepted on Ken's Birthday! It became a 'labor of love'! And, thus, BLACK BEAR COTTAGE (Lazy Bear Cottage's big brother) has now been a vacation rental property (VRBO #644057) since 2014!

Then, in the Spring of 2015, they purchased another cottage to renovate to give them purpose and to take their minds off of medical issues. Working very part-time on the cottage it was eventually completed, and thus, LAZY BEAR COTTAGE is now the little sister to Black Bear Cottage...

We love them equally !!

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