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Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado

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View from the deck
Living/Dining Room and the view from the deck
View from the front lawn.
Living area
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 481.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lyons, CO
  • Lake Estes
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado

A mountain getaway awaits you in Big Elk Meadows. Hidden away in Roosevelt National Forest, between Lyons and Estes Park. You'll give your friends/family the escape they need in an unforgettable place. There are over 600 acres to explore, 6 trout stocked lakes and numerous smaller peaks to summit.

The view from the deck is like no other. A short walk leads to a pool, tennis/pickleball courts, a basketball court and a playground. Wildlife can be see all around the area!

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You'll be sleeping at 7,550 feet!

We can accommodate up to six guests, but it's probably ideal for four. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and one with 2 twin beds. The living room has 2 couches that can be slept on too.

You can see Mt Audubon, Thunderbolt Peak, St. Vrain & Meadow Mountains from the deck! If you
hike up the mountain behind the house you can see Long's Peak (one of Colorado's 14ers) and Mount Meeker (a 13,916' peak) among numerous others!

The community owns 600 acres that you're free to explore! This includes 6 stocked lakes you can fish in and they're all walkable distance from the house. Colorado license is NOT required, but you will need a membership badge, so let me know if you'd like to go fishing and I'll leave a badge out for you and will provide fishing pole(s), if needed.

No guarantees on wildlife, but we've seen bears, moose, elk, bobcats, big horn sheep, turkeys and bald eagles!

A community pool is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend (approximate dates).

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Let me know if you're interested in experiencing mountain living for a month during open fall or winter months! The internet connection will allow you to work from the house and we'll get you set up with a workspace (in the living room) to make your experience comfortable! (From experience - it's a great place to work, but the view can be somewhat distracting!)

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4WD/AWD vehicles may be required for visits during snowy months. Roads are plowed when 2 inches accumulate. Driveway is not plowed and cabin stairs are not shoveled before your arrival - there is a shovel available at the base of the stairs, in

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Guest access
You'll have access to the second floor/main level of the house (first floor is for storage of tools and appliances (furnace and hot water heater).

Other things to note

Neighborhood is roughly:

-30 minutes east of Estes Park another 10 minutes gets you to Rocky Mountain National Park.

-35 minutes west of Longmont, CO

-50 minutes northwest of Boulder, CO

-1 hour 20 minutes away from Denver International Airport

Property manager

Cory Jakobsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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

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
Potential guests need to have overall positive reviews posted about previous stays with VRBO hosts. I cannot risk having my license jeopardized.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Lyons

Located in Lyons, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The Stanley Hotel and Lake Estes Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lyons Outdoor Market and Stanley Village. Meadow Park and Lyons Classic Pinball are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Lyons, CO

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 29 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 31 min drive - 26.0 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 31 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 31 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lily Lake - 39 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Tatra - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Grill Guy - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Martinique's - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Getaway in Lyons, Colorado located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Hermit Park Open Space, Planet Bluegrass and Kruger Rock. Meadow Park and Estes Valley Dog Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Fantastic host and cabin!

From our first contact with Cory, everything was outstanding. He made the entire process completely simple and stress free. Cory was so helpful and kind, and his email check ins were appreciated! The cabin was well stocked, super clean and we absolutely loved the peaceful location. It was so quiet! Our vacation was everything we hoped it would be, and a lot of that was due to Cory’s care he puts into his cabin and guests. Thank you again, Cory! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Lovely place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Elk Meadow. It was peaceful and quiet and the place is quite nice. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch to watch the sunset. I must say that I appreciate the fact that they have an a/c available. We only needed it one night but appreciate that it was available. The drive into Estes Park is beautiful and easy to make. The drive into the meadow from the main road is also a nice ride. We would definitely stay here, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Great Location for Visit to RMNP

We really enjoyed our stay at this vacation rental. The home was clean and well equipped for our family of four. The location allowed us to conveniently visit RMNP, Estes Park, and Lyons, while being able to enjoy quiet and solitude in the evening when returning to the house. We had excellent communication with the owner, who responded promptly to question and provided helpful information for our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

We had a great trip and really enjoyed this vacation rental. This is part of a small private community hidden in the mountains. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a remote location in the Rockies that is also very modern, clean, with all the conveniences of home. Beautiful view from the deck. Cory was a wonderful host and checked in with us a couple times to make sure everything was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Everything we could have wanted

Spotlessly clean, well-equipped, quiet cabin with a beautiful view and excellent host. A lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cory Jakobsen

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We live in Longmont, which is about 40 minutes away from Big Elk Meadows. We bought the property in May/June of 2022 and have been working to create a relaxing getaway ever since!

Just started hosting in December of 2023. Really enjoyed helping our guests out with their trip to Colorado! Hoping to be able to do the same for future guests!

Why they chose this property

The place was unforgettable when we first saw it. When you turn off Route 36, you drive down route 47, which is beautiful. When the pavement ends (turn right), you drive up a mountain (and see some incredible views, including some of Long's Peak & Mount Meeker) and back down into the community. On our first trip in, we saw some people fishing, had to drive through the water that was flowing between 2 lakes (which was only a few inches deep, but a cool experience) and we saw a handful of elk in the meadows shortly before arriving at the place!

Since then it's only gotten better! During all of the time we've spent working on the place, we've seen up to 45 elk in the meadows, right in front of the house. We've also seen moose on a few occasions, a couple bears, quite a few turkeys, 1 mountain goat, a few bobcats (recently - Jan 2024), bald eagles, and mountain lion prints in the snow.

We saw it, had the idea for a short term rental so others could enjoy the place too! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

You're 5 miles off route 36, but it seems much further! Roughly four miles of the road is paved, then the last mile or so is unpaved, going up a mountain and down into the community. From the top of the mountain on a clear day, you'll see Long's Peak (one of the 14ers) and Mount Meeker (13,916').

Big Elk Meadows has a relaxing atmosphere, friendly people and good fishing!

I like that I can walk out the front door and walk to the lakes to go fishing or you can hike up the mountain right behind the house!

Languages:

English

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