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Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views

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Exterior
Living room with gas fireplace in winter.
Dining
Master bedroom with King Bed.
The deck in back of Elkhorn Cottage with a view of Longs Peak.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanley Park4 min drive
  • AirportFort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views

License #3133

Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home, Beautiful Views, Close to town and RMNP, Wi-Fi

This unique property can be rented as 2B/2B or 3B/3B. There is a separate (detached) guest suite (Moose Room) that has a nice bedroom, bathroom and small deck. Please see picture of house plans for layout. The property can accommodate 2-6 guests. The base rate is based on 2 person occupancy and each additional guest is $25 per person per night. **The guest suite (Moose Room) is never rented separately from the main house. The garage is not included in the rental.

This beautiful mountain cottage sits on 1.8 acres with amazing views of Longs Peak, Twin Sisters, Old Man Mountain and Fall River. The original founders of the Elkhorn Lodge built the home in 1934, hence the name Elkhorn Cottage. While there have been many updates, this home boasts of originals giving it the perfect cozy mountain feel. The cottage has hardwood floors, large stone gas fireplace and a fully stocked “retro” style kitchen. The bedrooms are large and the ceilings are tall. The main cottage is 2B/2B and there is a separate guest suite that is 1B/1B (Moose Room). A large deck sits across the entire back of the home that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. It’s about a half-mile walk to the downtown strip via a sidewalk at the end of the street and a short 3.8-mile drive to the less crowded Fall River RMNP entrance.

The master bedroom has a King size bed and French doors that open up to the large deck. The other bedroom in the main house has a queen size bed with 2 large windows. The bedroom in the guest suite (Moose Room) has a queen size bed, a full bathroom with a tub/shower, and a small private deck. The guest suite has a mini fridge and coffee maker. All bedrooms have walk in closets and TV/DVD players. The Moose Room will NOT be rented to another party separately from the main house.

There is a Samsung 50” class 8 series LED 4K UHD smart TV in the family room (inside the armoire) so that guests can use their own subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu etc. The house has BASIC cable TV and it has great WiFi.

Elkhorn Cottage is close to many popular wedding venues including The Stanley Hotel, SkyView at Fall River Village and Black Canyon Inn.

Rocky Mountain National Park:
3.8 to Fall River Visitors Center entrance (less traffic)
3.4 to Beaver Meadow’s Entrance

Outdoor propane fire pit
Washer/dryer
Sleeps 2-6

A note about trip insurance...2020 was an exceptionally difficult year for our vacation rentals. We went through a pandemic where we were shut down and lost about 4 months of revenue and in the fall we dealt with unprecedented wildfires where the entire town of Estes was evacuated for several days. We actually didn't know if we would have a home to go back to or if any of our properties would survive the wildfires. As the owner of the home, I have done my best to make this house a home away from home for guests. I believe it is the traveler's responsibility to get travel insurance for their trip. It is not the owner's responsibility to give the traveler a refund or to re-book their trip due to unforeseen circumstances. If I re-book your trip for a later date, then I am losing income because now another guest cannot book it. I simply cannot give refunds or re-book due to any circumstances in which the traveler does not make the trip. It's very simple...GET TRAVEL INSURANCE! This protects the traveler and the owner in natural disaster situations that include but is not limited to pandemics, wildfires, floods, blizzards, car accidents, death or death of a family member, illness, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, asteroids, alien invasions, zombie attacks, war, terrorists attacks, riots or any other act of God. Please just get trip insurance and if you decide not to, then do not get upset with the owner for not giving a refund or re-booking. This is my livelihood and I thank you kindly for your understanding and cooperation.

A note about the fireplace...I have done my best to write out directions on how to use the remote but it seems that guests just end up pushing buttons and not following the directions so it causes the settings to get messed up. Therefore, this is the disclaimer that the fireplace may or may not work and there isn't anyone that can just run right over and try to fix it.

Property manager

Kim Trees
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The Stanley Hotel and Estes Park Aerial Tramway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Wild Basin Area and Moraine Park Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 10 min walk
  • Bond Park - 16 min walk
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 20 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rock Cut Brewing Company - 3 min drive
  • The Barrel - 18 min walk
  • Kind Coffee - 2 min drive
  • Claire's Restaurant and Bar - 19 min walk
  • Himalayan Curry & Kebob - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views!
My husband spent Thanksgiving week at Elkhorn Cottage. The house was exactly as pictured and described. Everything was very clean and comfortable. The views are incredible and we saw quite a bit of wildlife from the back porch. We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit that is back there. We did get a little more snow than us Floridians could handle so we couldn’t spend as much time back there as we would have liked, but the time that we did have was very enjoyable. The fireplace inside made up for the time that we couldn’t be outside. We felt very safe and secure while we were there. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jared c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the best...magical property!
This cottage is the absolute best. It feels cozy and welcoming. This is our 4th stay here. We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ladine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place-great stay! Hope to be back!
Wonderful place! Wonderful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Violet H., Omaha, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Minutes to downtown but feels private. What to say about the house, nicely updated but but retains so many of the original features. Just beautiful and so relaxing. As a person with asthma could really appreciate the lack of any musty old odors or perfumes. Hated to leave, both agreed was a house we could live in forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leroy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suggestions
Clean property. Northwest bedroom mattress was broken down. Second bathroom/shower very small. Better instructions for TV use. Could not find any local channels. Kitchen very well equipped. Great location to downtown. Red notebook very useful. Add info on medical facility location. Driveway needs repair and better markings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Trees

Host profile image
I Love Estes Park!
Moved to Estes Park in 2016
From DeSoto, TX
Graduated from Texas A&M in College Station
Spent 22 years in education (16 yrs as a high school librarian)
Co-owner of several other vacation rentals in Estes Park. See EstesParkGetaways

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property the moment I stepped into the house. I knew right away this was THE HOUSE! This place has so many original and beautiful features yet plenty of updates. The house has been exceptionally maintained over the years! The rooms and closets are large and there are plenty of windows to see the beautiful views. It has an amazing deck to enjoy it all! The living room has an awesome stone fireplace and mantel. It just has that cozy mountain feel you expect to experience when you come to a mountain town. I love the retro style kitchen with the vintage Wedgewood Stove. I think the guest suite is a really cool feature to the property. I think it adds some versatility and privacy. I was also very intrigued by the history of the home and its ties to the Elkhorn Lodge across the street. The location is perfect (so close to town and the park) and the lot size is large. All the other homes within site are nice. The views are incredible...there's not many places that have mountain and river views! I don't know what else to say...it's just the perfect place! It's also one level living...there's no big steps to have to climb, which is great for my parents! It's hard to find one level living in Estes Park. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the wildlife. The elk and deer seem to always be nearby and they are so fun to watch! One final note, I bought the place in the winter and had no idea until summer rolled around that the front flower garden is spectacular. It takes a lot of weeding and watering, but the flowers have been amazing all summer! LOVE THIS PLACE!

What makes this property unique

Walk to the downtown strip
Not far from the Fall River entrance to the park which is less crowded
Close to Safeway
Great views - mountains and river
Typically lots of wildlife
Comfy beds and quality linens and decor
House sits on almost 2 acres

Languages:

English

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