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Enjoy the canyon views with a cozy fire (firewood provided)

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10153 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Idaho Springs, CO

Clear Creek7 min drive
Phoenix Gold Mine9 min drive
Echo Mountain Park29 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is our second time staying at this cabin because we absolutely love it! Great location, always stocked with the ess...

Lacey B.

Jan 9, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek

Arapaho Cliffs log cabin on Chicago Creek is nestled in a canyon with no other homes in sight yet is just 2.5 miles south of Idaho Springs, Colorado on the scenic byway to Mt. Evans and Wilderness Area. Fish for trout from the private bridge or on the banks with over 1,000' of creek frontage. Arapaho National Forest trails accessible from the back yard. Enjoy sightseeing and fine dining in historic Idaho Springs. Tour a real gold mine. Relax in the famous hot springs resort. Cabin has modern kitchen and baths and tastefully furnished in rustic western style. Quality bedding, kitchen items, etc. 1 King Bed, 1 Queen, 2 double beds and 1 pull-out double couch.

Ready to enjoy your Colorado mountain experience? Make a fire in the wood stove, read a book on the covered porch listening to the creek, or enjoy a BBQ on the deck with family and friends. 45 minutes to downtown Denver. Beat the ski traffic - 7 ski resorts from 30 min to 1 hour away.

Please read the comments from our guests travelling from all over the United States and the world. We provide a quality lodging experience and a good value.

Note to Denver-area guests: Spend a relaxing night or weekend away from the city, celebrate a special occasion, or entertain out-of-town family and friends.

Rates are based on 2 guests; add $10.00 per night, per additional guest.

There are four outdoor security cameras onsite. One faces the parking area, one faces the creekside patio, one faces the back deck, and one faces the shed.

Keywords: Log Cabin, Waterfront lodging, Ski Cabin, Idaho Springs Cabin, Mountain Lodging, Near Denver Lodging, Scenic Area Lodging, Near Hot Springs

Property manager

Randy Skalski

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Creek and Torreys Peak, while Underhill Museum and ArgoGold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

Clear Creek - 7 min drive
Phoenix Gold Mine - 9 min drive
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 25 min drive
Torreys Peak - 25 min drive
Echo Mountain Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 44 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Beau Jo's - ‬4 min drive
‪Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪Smokin' Yards BBQ - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Underhill Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of ArgoGold Mill and Museum and Steve Canyon Statue. Clear Creek and Phoenix Gold Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Priscilla C.

7 June 2024

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

Love from Houston

Beautiful cabin wonderful stay Overall it was amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa D.

3 June 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Absolutely beautiful place to unwind and get away from it all! Location right next to the river is amazing! We loved it and will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

1 June 2024

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

Excellent!!

Property was absolutely perfect for our family and providing our kids an excellent first time trip to Colorado. Very relaxing location with the opportunity to watch a bear walk alongside the deck, kids enjoyed catching fish from the stream, and the prospects of panning for gold. Super convenient location to many beautiful views and trails for easy day out trips. House was comfortable and well stocked for the ease of cooking rather than eating out. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

22 May 2024

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

Wonderful, over the top log cabin

Amazing property. It sleeps 10 but only has dinner plates for 8.......a little odd Iron really awful, not a huge issue Overall, it was 10 stars out of 5

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

20 May 2024

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

Cabin in Idaho Springs

I highly recommend this very nice cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect escape

Our family have never experienced the mountains and we wanted to get out within them to get the full experience. This cabin couldn’t have been more perfect just a couple miles from cute town of Idaho Springs. The cabin was remote and being able to sit by fire next to running creek was heaven. Cabin had smell of smoke due to fireplace inside but it was bearable. Only thing I would recommend from owners is to maybe provide some humidifiers that could be used since it was extremely dry in the cabin. Overall wonderful stay and would definitely come back!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

14 Apr 2024

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

Fabulous Place to Stay

Wonderful cabin. Roomy. They have thought of everything that people might possibly need from cooking, to cleaning, to having a good time. Very clean. Definitely would go back and highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

6 Apr 2024

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

Perfection

Randy’s cabin was perfect for our Saturday to Saturday spring break stay in Idaho Springs. Centrally located to so many things so that we could venture out for a few hours or for the whole day and still have a perfect spot to come back to each night. Idaho Springs offered SO many delicious restaurant options for lunch and dinner and shops to get everything we needed for our stay or to take back home. Well stocked, comfortable but most importantly, clean!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

4 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Cabin

This cabin house was outfitted with everything we needed. Firstly quality Comfortable beds for everyone which is a priority for my family. Town 5 minutes away with nice gym, grocery, and restaurants. Log cabin experience that I will definitely book again. 20 minutes from skiing for my boys. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

9 Jan 2024

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

Our favorite spot

This is our second time staying at this cabin because we absolutely love it! Great location, always stocked with the essentials & we love having our own piece of land to play in the snow & hike . We will definitely bc back again ♥️

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magaly M.

7 Jan 2024

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

Vacaciones de Navidad

La cabaña es hermosa el lugar donde se encuentra esta precioso. Definitivamente queremos volver a pasar días en este lugar increíble..

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J., Round Rock, TX

30 Dec 2023

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

Cozy cabin in the mountain

This place was an absolute dream! The pictures do not do this place justice. It was very comfortable for our family of 6. The 360 views of the snowy mountains were breathtaking and the sound of the river in front of the cabin was so relaxing. We plan on coming back again during the summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

23 Dec 2023

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

Christmas vacation

Cabin was amazing, quiet and cozy. Great central location which was great for daily expeditions(day in Estes Park, Denver day and a day in Frisco to let the kids tube and sled). Would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

15 Dec 2023

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

Excellent again!

We have stayed here for two years now and absolutely love it and the owner. I would absolutely recommend this charming location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

26 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

This cabin is very dreamy. From the running creek and fire pit in the front yard to the wood stove inside, it exceeded every expectation of the entire family. We had an incredible time and no one wanted to leave. The surprise snowfall made the trip extra beautiful and special.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy W., Usa

30 Oct 2023

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

Family Wedding

We were in Idaho Springs for a family wedding. The cabin was perfect and only a mile from the venue. It was very well stocked with all necessities and the communication with Randy was fantastic! Highly recommend if you are ever in Idaho Springs!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Thorofare NJ

27 Sept 2023

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

Red Rocks

Went to Colorado for a show @ Red Rocks. Loved Idaho Springs, garden of the gods,and many other hikes. The Cabin was fantastic, just as listed Thank you Randy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carleton R.

19 Sept 2023

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

Family getaway

This property is in a perfect location. We can to Colorado for a conference in Denver and came out early to stay in the mountains and was amazing property. House had everything we needed and beautiful. Creek in front of the cabin was very relaxing and caught several brook trout on a fly rod. Only minutes from Mount Evans. Would recommend to anyone!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

8 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin

This cabin was so beautiful. We stayed here to attend a family wedding at Blackstone Ranch. The location was perfect. The cabin was very clean and stocked with all the things we needed. The beautiful creek in front was something we enjoyed sitting by and listening to each day. The property was serene. We had a family of deer vist each day. The pictures don't do it justice!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

6 Sept 2023

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

We want to go back!

The property was actually better than we expected. Large, nicely decorated rooms, excellent location for sight-seeing, shopping, Red Rocks. Beautiful site with a really fun hiking trail up the mountain directly behind the property, and a lovely stream in front, which we enjoyed from the Adirondack chairs provided. Everything was well-thought out and functional. Instructions were clear. The four of us were very pleased, and we had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Midland, Tx

6 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful

This house was wonderful! Clean and peaceful with comfortable beds. Close to town but secluded.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci D.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great getaway

Very nice place, but still kind of close to town if you need to go in to get something, great views and sitting by the creek is very relaxing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

21 Aug 2023

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

It was perfect!

What a beautiful place. We loved the well stocked kitchen with every utensil and pot we could ever want. The creek in front was our favorite feature. And great bird watching! Extremely homey and comfortable. We hope to return with our grandchildren.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia b.

19 Aug 2023

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

awesome

i have stayed here several times and love the cabin and Idaho Springs...

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cortney E.

14 Aug 2023

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

Red Rocks and Ava Rafting!!

This place was just far enough for peace and quiet yet close enough to have plenty of things to do and see!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Randy Skalski

We hope that you have a wonderful stay at our log cabin. We lived in Colorado for more than 20 years and after a careful search, purchased this cabin for our family’s use during frequent trips to Colorado and enjoy sharing it with our guests. Thank-you for being our guest and we hope you will return.

Why they chose this property

We love the setting of our cabin, nestled in a canyon, with a roaring creek, surrounded by National Forest, and without another home in sight. We also like the convenient location near the lively and vibrant City of Denver, with every available cultural activity and amenity; the quaint and historic town of Idaho Springs; and all the splendid sights and activities in the Rocky Mountains.

What makes this property unique

The sights and sounds of the creek are truly magical. On a more practical note, the cabin is extremely easy to find and easy to get to anytime of year on paved roads that are snow-plowed regularly. Winter access is about as good as it gets for the mountains in Colorado.