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Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES

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Spacious Master Bedroom (queen) w/attached bathroom
Our beautiful downstairs area includes a hide a bed couch and flat screen tv!
Adorable bunk beds in our Cabin rental. One of the bunks has a pull out bed underneath.
Living room with fireplace, leather furniture, lots of recliners and eating area
Large living room with windows and access to master and deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ward, CO
  • Pearl Street Mall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bunk Bed room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES



This cabin home is private and has stunning views surrounded by aspens that are close to family attractions. Hiking trails are steps from the property. There is a river that runs through the property. This house features a master bedroom, full bath, and an additional attached room with daybed and trundle. There is a nice kitchen with a pantry and living area with a large dining table that will seat 10. The bottom floor has a den with a queen sleeper and a bunk room (sleeps 4) with a bath attached that includes a shower. This cozy home features an expansive living area with large open windows overlooking nature, hardwood floors, a wood burning stove and lots of cozy recliners. The home sits on 3 acres and includes a play structure with two playhouses for the children as well as a large deck that sits on the top level for nice views. The South St. Vrain Creek runs through the property with a bridge and a fishing dock directly over the water for relaxing or fishing or enjoying the crisp mountain water. There is also a pond on the property and a fire-pit for barbecuing or just relaxing under the stars at night. There is a gas grill and a self-enclosed fire pit for deck usage. Bring your swimsuit we have a salt water hot tub! The Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead is only 200 yards away and miles and miles of forest service trails with lots of tall lodge pole pines make for the perfect hike. Embrace the wonders of mountain serenity in one place, but escape to Jamestown for a good cup of coffee or eating just 4 miles away.

For nightlife travel 30 minutes east and arrive in the exciting city of Boulder, 35 minutes south and arrive at the Gambling cities of Blackhawk/Central City, or travel over the Peak to Peak Highway--nationally designated a Scenic Byway and stop at Estes Park for shopping, dining, entertainment and Rocky Mountain National Park.

This cabin is perfect for holiday getaways too.




Keywords: Beautiful Aspens Quite Mountain home, near trailhead, fishing, hiking, close to Estes, hot tub, snowmobiling minutes away. Ski at Eldora in Winter just 30 minutes away or Gamble at Central City/Black Hawk another 15 minutes further. Estes park is 27 miles away. Lots to do in Winter or Summer!

Property manager

Alyssa Barnes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Children are allowed on the property n supervised.
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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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ward

Located in Ward, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gold Hill Museum and Nomad Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gateway Fun Center and Ocean First Divers. Travelling with kids? Consider Foothills Community Park and Dakota Ridge Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Ward, CO

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Mall - 35 min drive - 28.4 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 36 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Folsom Field - 38 min drive - 31.1 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 47 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Bear Lake Trailhead - 71 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamestown Mercantile - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gold Hill Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Millsite Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marrocco's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Home , STUNNING VIEWS, NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO ESTES located?

This family-friendly Ward holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Minnie Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beaver Reservoir Trailhead and Duck Lake. Longs Peak is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy z.

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

Perfect Location

We were pleased with the access to all the adventures in the area.The trail next door, Estes Park,Nederland,Lyons (tubing) and Brainard Lake (great for moose sightings). Only thing to note is that you will have to supply paper products(napkins, Kleenex, extra toilet paper). Overall cleanliness was good. It is a camp but perfect for a great Colorado Mountain experience. We especially enjoyed bird watching on the large deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Awesome cabin in national forest

We stayed in the cabin Thursday to Sunday and had a great experience seeing wildlife. Definitely will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

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

Nature at its finest

We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location. Slept 6 adults and four children comfortably. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

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

Family Vacation

This is the second time we have stayed in the cabin. The first was 2021. Close enough to Estes, RMNP, & Boulder for day trips but walking distance to St Vrain Trailhead. A walk in the National Forest was a great way to start and end the day. The hottub was the best way to follow up the hikes! We saw a large deer or small elk elk about 50ft away from the cabin when we grilled and were eating on the deck. Planning to return for visit #3 2025 or 2026.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

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

Riverside

Very cool little house/cabin. Amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cabin in the woods

Good place to be with family without the noise from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERY I.

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

Our getaway to Ward Colorado, and skiing at Eldora, and then on to Estes Park!

We enjoyed our wonderful stay here, 7 of us, and the proximity to Eldora Ski Resort. And then we visited Estes Park on the way back easbound. Loved the hot tub (I've owned hot tubs for years; we appreciated that the owner spent the $$ to upgrade his jacuzzi to salt water) ... it was perfect after all day skiing at Eldora. We will return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Alisha

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First of all, The location is beautiful!!! The property is beautiful, the house is cute. The owner was super nice once we got into contact. HOWEVER!!! The hose is in dire need of a deep cleaning. Im not sure if the owner is aware of the state of the house, so we will let him know. We had to re wash everydish we pulled out, clean the fridge. The lights and fans are filled with dead bugs and moths. Blankets were clean and so.e Some weren't. It was requested to fold blanketa and leave on beds and to "try", to wash all linens slept with, and towels. We did spend the extra time for this and ran out of soap. We wanted badly to enjoy the hot tub. We all showered to get in, to realize the hot tub had scum in it and floating debres in it, and it smelled like a filthy fish tank. We wished the house to be clean to enjoy it, and the hot tub. We can tell that it is a loved home. Also, cell service is a NO, their a home phone for local calls only. Do not expect to have strong wifi for work and their is no cable. Also, the maid is rude...and maybe part.of the cleanliness issue. Mixed feelings, about the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don K., Bella Vista, Arkansas

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

Peaceful place

We certainly enjoyed the peaceful setting. The aspen tree are beautiful in the fall. While in the hot tub a moose walked by the property. Fishing for brown trout , in the creek was fun. Nice hiking trail next to property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Ward stay

Property had a great location next to the National Forest. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

K W p.

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

Great family house with a funky layout

The property was great! My kids loved the play area outside and the jacuzzi - and gotta love that location! We got a lot of use out of the fire pit and enjoyed the games and toys that awaited us there. We were unprepared for the room layout - the downstairs bathroom is ensuite to the room with two bunk beds, so we had to walk through the kids' room to use it (not ideal after bedtime). The bathtub (upstairs) could not be plugged, which was problematic for washing the little ones, and the hot water needs to be managed or it will run out. That's not so surprising on a mountain property, but altogether it meant our 3yo didn't have a bath the whole time we were there. The internet did go out while we were there, but we reset the router behind the TV and it came back on. The internet is not strong enough for streaming, there's no reception or 3G coverage and there's no broadcast TV, so it's definitely worth it to bring your own DVDs But it is a lovely little property, with all you could ask from a mountain retreat. The deck is so clean and smooth, we all went barefoot, and the stars at night were just breathtaking!! We would love to stay again next time we're in CO! And we're especially grateful to Ray for making the extra effort to get us our 3yo's doll back after she hid it in the playhouse while we were packing! It was above and beyond and very much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

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

Cabin stay

Wonderful cabin. Had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Great for hikers, and to disconnect

Literally right at the Ceran St. Vrain trailhead. You can easily get in a morning hike up and down the trail before many other people arrive. Situated at about 8100' amongst several hills and mountains, you won't be getting cell signal to be tempted by distractions (although there is wifi available in the cabin if you really need it).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice and quiet

Location was perfect. Nice and quiet. The yard was overgrown so the kids couldn't play on the playground equipment. We planed to grill our first night but there was no propane. I messaged the owner about it and he never responded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Graettinger, IA USA

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

Vacation with Friends

The property is a good place to relax away from people and the busy city. The house could use a little updating, but overall its in good condition. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W C.

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

National Forest Cabin

Fantastic location. Hiking trails right out the door. Could not have been happier with this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Neilie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property not as described!

Prior to our arrival, we had great communication with the owner. Ray called to be sure that we knew how to get to the property, how to enter the property and to give us a few tips about being in that area. Unfortunately, upon arrival the property was not as listed. The weeds and grass were so tall that we were unable to use the fire pit, swingset, and play area the whole week for fear of safety. Entering the cabin, there was a foul odor that we were unable to get rid of all week. Windows unable to open, the ones that were able to open either had ripped screens or were so thick with dust you could not get any air flow in the cabin. The dishes were all dirty and covered in grease and there were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and lights, The shower curtain liner was absolutely filthy, all sheets and towels smelling not fresh. The downstairs bathroom has a horrible smell of fish that will turn your stomach. The shower handle was broken in the basement several lights out of order, plugs not working, and other miscellaneous broken items. Beds very uncomfortable, one with visible mildew on corner of mattress. Fridge froze all of our food items and was thick with dust on top. Despite the property being very disappointing, and feeling that we deserve some money back, the surrounding area is absolutely stunning. We were able to see deer on the property and thoroughly enjoyed the river and trail down the way. We had wonderful weather and loved Boulder county.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D., Carroll, Iowa

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

Nice mountain cottage

Overall our family of 6 had a great stay. We enjoyed having a close hiking trail nearby and the hot tub. It was also a great location to bounce back between the Boulder and Estes Park area. The kids were never bored there with out the TV and found enough toys and games to keep them busy. Everyone slept great in the beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

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

family friendly

well equipped, comfortable (bring own pillows) everyone had a great time. Kids were entertained most of time. Great to have hiking trail so close. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A., Stanton, NE

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

Great place!

Very good location and place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for lots of age ranges and interests

We stayed with our 6 kids ages 2-16. This was absolutely perfect and we hope to do it again. You can totally drink the water (other commenters said you shouldn't, well water is safe to drink). We loved every minute. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alyssa Barnes

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We have rented this home for over 4 years and have a 4.5 star rating because we do all we can to make your stay with us as special as if you were our own family.

Why they chose this property

This property offers privacy but also is near enough to enjoy mountain fun.

What makes this property unique

River runs through it, newly remodeled, sleeps up to 10 and wiifyi. Brand new high tech hot tub!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests