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On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews

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Dining
Enjoy the river right from your deck!
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

2nd Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bunk room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews

Sleep to the sound of the Big Thompson River just outside your door!

The CASA RIO VISTA is a beautifully appointed and decorated 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is located right on the Big Thompson River in a quiet private, gated community, Blue Spruce Village. The Big Thompson runs just a few feet away from the back deck. Enjoy your morning coffee or happy hour drinks listening to the rushing river from your wrap around, spacious deck. Open the windows and hear the river all day and night! We stock the river with rainbow trout every 2 weeks around late June to late Aug.

The master bedroom has a king size bed, a bay window overlooking the river and a recently renovated bath. The second master has its own bath and a queen size bed. The third bedroom (a new addition to the home)can be a children's retreat....a built in bunk bed...queen on bottom and XL twin on top. This bedroom also has its own bath. Bedrooms are all upstairs. The downstairs leather sofa opens to a queen size bed.

This home has it all. The kitchen is fully equipped with top quality dishware, cookware and utensils. Outside you'll find a Weber gas grill. The living area has a TV/DVR/stereo, DVD library and games. Our home also has WIFI internet access.

Blue Spruce Village is approximately 5 minutes outside Estes Park and two miles from the entrance to the specular Rocky Mountain National Park. Only one quarter mile from the original entrance to the park, you can walk to a park trail that leads to beautiful Moraine Park. You won't be disappointed!

This is a short-term rental with a maximum night stay of 29 nights. You may not book more than 29 nights.

Here are former guest comments:

'We had such a wonderful time here at Casa Rio Vista! Thanks for such a beautifully decorated and comfortable place for us to spend our vacation. Our kids were calling it 'home' after our first night.' G.S., McKinney Texas

'Most of all, your beautiful home made our 15 hour drive so worth it. We definately plan on coming again and recommending your home for a guaranteed pleasurable stay.' D. G., Ft Worth, Texas

'Thank you for such lovely accommodations. Our windows and doors were always open to hear the rushing waters.' J.W., Omaha Neb.

'What a magical retreat you have here! We still can't get over the fact that just outside the back door is such a wild, beautiful piece of nature in the river. We have spent countless hours sitting on the porch gazing at it, listening to it from our bedrooms and fishing in it (Chloe caught a trout!). It's an amazement we can't get over.' T.S., Austin, Texas

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Alpha Omega Property Management
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
This is a short-term rental with a maximum night stay of 29 nights. You may not book more than 29 nights.

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the river...fish from the porch! Close to RMNP.....5 star reviews located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Backbone Adventures and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Moraine Park Museum and Murphey's Mountain Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joanna r.

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

Great place -we hope to return

was so nice and relaxing and much bigger than i thought it would be. plenty of room for 3 couples and a kid.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Perfect place for RMNP and Estes

Perfect place to stay near the entrance to RMNP. Loved it. Great place on the river
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal F.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful place by the review. We certainly plan to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

END

NICE END OF ROAD FOR WILDLIFE, NO TRAFFIC
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Wonderful house and setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay— great location and the house worked well for a family group of six adults. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking some meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

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

Mountain Perfection

Great location for family adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

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

Mountain Paradise

This is our second stay at this cabin. We absolutely love it! It's kept clean, it has the best views, and the wildlife comes right up into the yard. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Lovely place right in the river

The house was spacious and comfortable and the highlight was having the River right off the back porch to relax after an active morning. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood and close to the park and downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn P.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Property was well-maintained and clean. Location is easy to find and quiet. House has everything needed for a comfortable stay including fishing poles. It is amazing being able to walk out the back door and be "at the river". My only recommendation would be to update the in-cabin information sheets to match the emails that are sent. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful

We had a great time…. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Estes Park

We enjoyed this cozy, charming house. The location was perfect to relax on the back porch and listen to the river with the benefit of being so close to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Perfect location

My family and I had an amazing time at this location. Waking up to the water right outside the back porch was my favorite part of the whole trip. We would definitely stay here again. Only thing that would have made it better was a hammock or something more comfortable to sit on outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Necia H.

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

Friend Vacation

We had the best time here.. Hearing the river right outside was so amazing and we miss it so much since being back home in Texas. The house was just perfect, clean, well stocked and in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The entry to the National Park is super close and close to downtown Estes Park. The management team is very helpful and very responsive. We have saved this house in our favs to stay again when we plan another vacation to Estes Park. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway!!!

My family and I stay 5 night. We loved sitting out by the river, very relaxing. Having breakfast one morning we had deer standing right outside the window. Great location for entering the city or park. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry P., Plano, Texas

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

Great Location

Great home! Clean, functional and friendly. Back deck, and the views with the river for fishing all added highly to the enjoyment level of this home. Would recommend for couples or families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIM S.

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

Great place Good times

I can truly say it was one of the best places we have ever stayed! We are a chill family and like staying in, so the river and the outdoor patio was a favorite. It gives you the outdoor feel in a comfort of a beautiful home. Very much enjoyed our stay, we will definitely think about coming again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James S., Leander

Tranquility

What a wonderful place to stay. Can't say enough about the peaceful sounds of the river, overall set up of the unit and personable management (Donna) this home offers. We'd definitely stay here again. Thanks again for having us and look forward to the next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Beautiful sounds of the river!

Property was exactly as described. The view from the back deck was just beautiful. The house was very maintained, and the kitchen was well furnished with everything we needed. The house was conveniently located close to RMNP.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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Year 6 was great!

Walking in the door was like coming home. The new Weber BBQ was a nice addition. Back deck and patio needed cleaning, but the river and inside was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexandra w.

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

Riverside home near the park

Nice home very close to RMNP which was wonderful . Loved being next to the river . The managers were very kind and responsive to a couple of small issues that arose.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, Quiet, Convenient

The home is well-kept and pleasant. We love the layout. It took us only a few minutes to get to the park entrance and we could easily get in before the crowds. It is also convenient to get to the grocery store and pharmacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

Peaceful and serene

We had a relaxing stay at BSV. The river just out the back door was everyone’s favorite. We did not need for anything, as the house was stocked well. The location was perfect - far enough from town to relax, close enough to everything that we could come and go as we pleased. Definitely recommend to anyone looking at visiting the Estes Park area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

😊

Comfortable home. Great location. Loved being on the river! Our only disappointment was that even though we were there for 3 weeks this year, we were not able to book for next year while we were still staying there as we were told we should be able to do.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

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

Little piece of paradise

This cabin was just perfect for our family. There are 4 of us and we ended up only using 2 of the bedrooms because of the super cool bunk bed. The back patio was our favorite place to unwind after all our adventures. It was clean, quiet, and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Peaceful Home, Great Location

This house provided everything our group of six needed. The kitchen was well stocked, the furnishings were comfortable. Sleeping with the windows cracked open and hearing the river was a special treat! The location is really wonderful for accessing some of the most popular RMNP hikes while avoiding the Estes Park traffic. Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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