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Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!

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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rollinsville, CO
  • Eldora Mountain Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!

Welcome to The Owl Chalet!

A rustic 2000 sq. ft. cabin with modern touches centrally located between Nederland and Black Hawk, in Rollinsville, CO.

Short drive to Eldora, premier hiking trails, grocery stores and restaurants in Nederland, and casinos in Black Hawk/Central City. We are located off a rural gravel road that leads to premier hiking at East Portal Trailhead & Moffat Tunnel.

From the house, guests can walk to Melt Coffee, Howlin Winds Brewery, & Toss Wood Fire Pizza.

☀ Fully equipped kitchen
☀ Indoor gas fireplace
☀ Off-street parking for 4 cars
☀ Master bedroom with natural light, access to deck, and mountain views
☀ Guest bedroom with king sized bed
☀ Guest bedroom with queen sized bed
☀ Queen sized pull out sofa in the office/upstairs landing
☀ Private deck and patio with mountain views
☀ Large dining table for family gatherings
☀ Fast WiFi and Smart TV (NO cable)
☀ On-site washer/dryer
☀ Gas Weber grill
☀ Pet Friendly with $100 pet fee

Upstairs includes all 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, seating area, and off the master bedroom is a deck with mountain views. Downstairs you will find a large, open kitchen and dining space, living room, laundry room, bathroom, and seating area.

This is the perfect spot for mountain lovers to quickly access the outdoors and enjoy a small mountain town brewery and pizza place right down the street!

Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

I am not physically located on the property but am available remotely as needed.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Rollinsville is an ideal spot for backcountry skiing, hiking, off-roading, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and more!!

Rollinsville is a tiny mountain town with 270 residents. It located off of highway 119 between Nederland and Black Hawk. At 8500ft elevation, it is home to premier hiking and 4x4 trails. Rollins Pass is an iconic road that travels through the mountains to Winter Park and was later replaced by the Moffat tunnel. This road attracts off-road enthusiasts, mountain/dirt bikers, runners, and hikers. Year round, the hiking trails at Moffat tunnel, Arapahoe lakes and Crater Lakes, are popular for hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing. The town itself is home to local mountain folks and hippies. Please respect the neighbors private land here and be respectful of noise level at night. Take a short ride down to the town of Rollinsville to check out some of the original town buildings from the 1870’s and stop by the Howlin Wind Brewery for some locally brewed beer and coffee!

• 4x4/AWD is required in the wintertime.
• Our cabin is in the mountains at 8,500ft, harsh weather conditions, heavy winds, etc. will occur at times, please prepare accordingly.
• Cell service is limited for some guests (AT&T works) but we do have fast wifi (150+ Mbps)
• There is one large Smart TV (55-inch), we do not have cable, but you can stream (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube, etc.)
• Guest are welcome to park 4 cars in the driveway
• The house is a 1950’s cabin with some quirky features
• Rollinsville is a small town, Nederland and Black Hawk are only a couple of minutes away via the peak-to-peak highway.
• We look forward to welcoming you!
1. Registered pets allowed with $100 pet fee
2. We are in a rural mountain area, no campfires are allowed on the property. Please do not overfill trash cans.
3. No additional guests besides registered overnight guests

Property manager

Clara Brechtel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Hawk

Located in Rollinsville, a neighbourhood in Black Hawk, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Eldorado Canyon State Park, while Central City Opera House and Gilpin History Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rollinsville, CO

What's nearby

  • Barker Meadow Reservoir - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Eldora Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 23 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 82 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Last Shot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Moon Bakery and Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Knotted Root Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl Chalet - 1950's Cabin close to hiking, creek, and brewery! located?

Located in Rollinsville, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending and Manchester Lake. Carousel of Happiness and Barker Meadow Reservoir are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEFF C.

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

Getaway

Great place to stay, very quiet and close to many parks and hijing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

We had a wonderful few days!

We had a great time at the property. We loved that it was close to eldora and the pizza place across the street was easy to get to as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

El Dora ski trip

Overall great place. Plenty of room for our family of 6. Close to El Dora for skiing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great location/house with access to everything in the area

My wife and I went up for a long Valentine's weekend. We had a great time with the house to ourselves. Excellent access to Nederland and Eldora skiing and a cross the street from Rollingsville's Main St. Clara (host) was very helpful and responded quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

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

Super fun trip!

We had a wonderful stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rayne m.

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

Amazing!

Very great cabin, cozy, and has a homey feel. The other houses surrounding the cabin were a little scary and people give you weird looks when you say you are staying in Rollinsville. But no harm was done to us. We had an amazing time. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Great Vacation

Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turner T.

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

Lovely

Very lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Owl Chalet

Pros: lots of space, comfortable bedsCons: not enough silverware for 6 people Many pieces of trim were loose
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

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

Perfect weekend getaway with my sons

Celebrated a birthday but wanted to be out of the city. Beautiful views, watched a snow squall come through & woke to great sunrises. Check in & out was clear & easy. Great pizza across the road!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Great stay

Had a great relaxing time. I would stay here again. It was a cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Perfect Stay

Incredible views, spacious house, so close to the cutest little area of Rollinsville, great communication, really nothing to complain about! Can’t wait to recommend this house to any friends visiting the area in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

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

Mountain getaway

Rented this cabin for a girls snow trip; this was our first time in Colorado (from the South). It’s about an 1.15 hrs away from Denver and 20 minutes from Black Hawk which had many restaurants and casinos. The roads driving to the house wear clear of snow and fairly easy to navigate. You will need a AWD car to navigate these areas during the winter. The cabin has spacious rooms and is very clean. I appreciated the two full bathrooms. Clara the host was responsive and attentive to our inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Great place to experience Rollinsville

Bring a bottle of wine, a guitar and your sweetheart. Itll be great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayan C.

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

Great house

Very nice experience. House has amazing views and all amenities for a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Fabulous

We loved this home - its proximity to great hiking, coffee and food. The hosts provided such good information - ideas for the area. The home is clean, accurate to description and a really neat place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Family get-away

This home was great for us to get away and relax. Very comfortable with everything we might need. Spent some time in Estes, Rollinsville and Gold Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

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

Will definitely stay here again!

The location is great! Within an hour of almost everything. Drive to Nederland is super quick and easy. The wrap around balcony off of master bedroom was worth all of it! Communication with the host was always fast and easy. Plenty of room but maintained the coziness we were looking for. We are so happy we chose to stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rishabh J.

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

Really cool mountain house!

Great house with cool features and walking distance from Rollinsville brewery, coffee shop and a great pizza restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Family Vacation

The area is beautiful! Only about 30 mins from the city but so quiet and close to numerous hikes of all levels of difficulty. There’s something for everyone. Check in and out was super easy and we were all very comfortable in this cute little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Lovely Cabin

Perfect little quirky cabin, clean and close to the Rollinsville food and drink spots. Lots of cozy rooms to hang out in, fenced backyard for our pup, and lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

House was well appointed and in a great location to access many of the activities we enjoy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Must needed get away!

Wonderful views and perfect location. Clara is a wonderful host and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bowanne H., Akron, Ohio

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

Cozy Cabin

Clean, cozy and conveniently located. Perfect place for family mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia A.

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

Love the Owl Chalet

Convenient to popping over to Nederland, beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable. Loved it and would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Clara Brechtel

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Hi, I’m Clara, I am a full-time property manager and strive to give guests the best possible experience at my homes. I love spending time outdoors and spend most weekends skiing, hiking, or exploring Colorado. I love sharing my homes with people visiting Colorado and enjoy sharing my favorite spots with travelers. Thanks so much for checking out my profile, I look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

The central location of this property makes it a perfect basecamp to exploring Nederland, Black Hawk, and Central City. The house itself is full of charm and a perfect stay for a mountain getaway.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests