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Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek

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Property grounds
Lots of glass overlooking the creek.
The Middle Saint Vrain just below the cabin.
View from the driveway
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Lyons, CO
  • Place, Minnie Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Basin Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek

The Autumn season is on and the aspens are turning shades of gold and copper as the stream is calming to a gentle fall flow. Enjoy crisp mornings with hot coffee on the riverside patio and glorious afternoons.

This simple, quiet mountain getaway is a non-smoking creek side cabin located at 8500 feet in Peaceful Valley, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek. Two bedrooms, plus a queen futon in the living room, one bath and a wood burning fireplace stove. Through the large windows you'll enjoy lovely views of the valley ridges, the forest, the Saint Vrain, and the wildlife it attracts. The aspen shaded stream-side patio surrounds you in a natural environment. Located just up the road from the Peaceful Valley's beautiful Chapel on the mountain overlooking the Valley. You’ll have easy access to hiking, skiing, fishing, biking, and relaxing in and around the Peaceful Valley and Camp Dick campgrounds. Enjoy nearby communities of Nederland, Lyons, and Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and walk to the Roosevelt National Forest. Whether you're planning a simple retreat or a romantic getaway for two you'll have memorable days and incredibly starry or moonlit nights. You can get active in the great outdoors or relax to the sound of the creek as it passes by two sides of this cozy mountain retreat. Although there is Wi-Fi, this is a lovely place to unplug and enjoy the natural moment. This is a Verizon valley! No reception other than Wi-Fi for the rest!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR-23-0022

About the area

Lyons

Located in Lyons, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rocky Mountain National Park and Minnie Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Foothills Community Park and Carousel of Happiness. Dakota Ridge Park and Foothills Community Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lyons, CO

What's nearby

  • Minnie Lake - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Duck Lake - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Beaver Reservoir Trailhead - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Wild Basin Area - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 24 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamestown Mercantile - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Treehuggers Trading - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Mountain Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cliff Side Tacos - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek on 28 May 2026 start from AU$224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simple mountain cabin on the banks of the mighty Saint Vrain Creek located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Beaver Reservoir Trailhead and within 9 miles (15 km) of Minnie Lake and Duck Lake. Longs Peak and Wild Basin Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Awesome place, great host

Amazing place that is so cozy and peaceful, Charlie was awesome and we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Was a fun visit

Had a great time sitting by the creek... lots of hiking nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Good to know the rains didn't dampen your hiking too much. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great stay

Charlie was the perfect host. He met us there and gave us a tour and tips about the area. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Amazing mountain cabin hideaway

Charlie’s place is amazing, peaceful, beautiful and exactly as described. Charlie makes the stay easy, and we plan to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie S.

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

Thanks Charlie!

A wonderful stay! Picturesque, enjoyed hiking, enjoyed cooking our own meals, fantastic creekside location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Excellent location

We thoroughly enjoyed this place especially the patio that overlooks the mountain stream and the many hummingbirds that visit the feeders. This place is a real mountain retreat while still close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Cozy Getaway

This was a delightful place to be -- away from everything. We enjoyed unwinding and the beautiful surroundings. Charlie was a warm and responsive host. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Great experience

It was the perfect cabin for us. The owner was great. We would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
I was delighted to meet you and share my cabin with your charming family. I hope to see you again. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cabin on the Middle St. Vrain

Cozy peaceful creek side cabin. We would definitely rent this cabin again. The owner Charlie is a pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thank you, I so enjoyed your stay and seeing you fall a little in love with the place. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindq F.

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

Vacation 2023

We had a wonderful stay at Charlie's cabin. The cabin was right on creek which we had a wonderful view. Would definetly come back to stay at Charlie's cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
It was a delight to share my cabin with you. I much enjoyed each conversation and your enjoyment of Colorado's attractions. Come again, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Great cabin on beautiful rushing river

It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The best part was the good size patio right on the rushing rapids of Middle St Vrain river. Lots of bird watching too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thanks, Bob. It was a pleasure hosting your stay and I'm so pleased you enjoyed the patio and the wild life too. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA S.

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

Cabin on the creek

Beautiful property loved sitting by the creek, so relaxing The kitchen was very well equipped. Bedrooms were a nice size. Highly recommend Charlie the owner was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
So nice to have you stay in my cabin and a real pleasure to meet you and Rich and Nicole.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa R.

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

Peaceful Valley Cabin

Charlie’s cabin was exactly what we were looking for. It is a simple and peaceful place to relax in the mountains along the Saint Vrain. The cabin is one of the cleanest, and Charlie was very attentive and helpful with any issues that arose. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Stayed here with the family July 2023

Everything was great! Right on the St. Vrain river. Beautiful location, Cabin was clean and Charlie was a wonderful, helpful host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Joe, A pleasure to have you here, all the best to you and yours, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Awesome little cabin

Had a wonderful stay at the simple cabin. So quiet and peacefull. The sound of the rushing creek is amazing. Awesome hikes close by. Even caught a few cut throat trout from the creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Excellent

Had a great time at Charlie’s place with my dad! I highly recommend! Great location with excellent hiking nearby! Thanks, Charlie!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Anniversary getaway

Love the area, love the cabin, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. We saw moose on the property as well. Easy access to Estes park, Boulder and Longmont. Would recommend this property. Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2022
Many thanks for the kind words. Safe travels to you and the whole family. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

Quiet and peaceful

It’s was a lovely stay. A true cabin in the woods. The River out back along with the patio makes for a peaceful place for rest. This has been our favorite place in the Rockies and we will be looking to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Very pleased you had the stay you hoped for and will be delighted to welcome you back, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing and convenient to RMNP

We enjoyed the quiet time sitting along the creek along the proprty. The cabin was very close to the Wild Basin area and close enough to Estes Park to enjoy RMNP/Bear Lake property. This place was perfect for a private getaway in the woods with convenient access to nearby points of interest. I would definitely stay here again if I return to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Very glad you enjoyed your stay. Wild Basin is the closest entry to RMNP and is beautiful any time. As you saw with the aspens at peak the mountains are awash in color now. Thanks for your kind words, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

True Peaceful Valley

This was our second year here and it was just as peaceful and quaint as we remember. The river behind the cabin is the perfect place to be immersed in nature and be away from all of the busyness of Estes Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Chad, I appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macheala S.

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

Amazing Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Charlie’s house. We loved to sit on the patio early morning and drink our coffee listening to the creek. Charlie made everything super easy for us! We can’t wait until next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Macheala, it was a pleasure to share my cabin with you all. I hope your stay served you well and made your Colorado trip even more memorable. Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Peaceful Valley for a reason

Wonderful, rustic cabin, right on the creek in Peaceful Valley, away from the hustle and bustle of Estes Park but still close to RMNP. Host is wonderful and accommodating; can’t say enough good things. Very peaceful getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Paul, It was my pleasure to have you and your bride here and assuming you haven't hiked every trail or seen all the sights I do hope to see you again. Happy Trails, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

Relaxing

What a wonderful cabin. Every room has a view of aspens and evergreens. You pull in and here the sounds of the river below and you immediately feel your tension ease away. We had a peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
I particularly liked your mentioning your tension easing away, the same feeling works for me as well every time i drive in. Thanks, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Get away

My husband and I wanted a get away to unplug and rest. This was a perfect location for us. We will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
So pleased to have you here and delighted to share my get-away with you. Looking forward to seeing you again, Charlie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty W.

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

Fabulous River

Our staff was fantastic. The cabin sits by a mountain river. It’s rustic and brings back so many thoughts of the past. Can’t wait to go again but longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Marty, so glad you enjoyed your time here, it was a pleasure to share place with you. Charlie

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Wright

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I've been enjoying this lovely slice of paradise for more than 50 years first as a guest and more recently as a resident. Now I am privileged to share the experience with friends new and old from all across the country and several other nations. I hope your experience here will be as delightful as mine.

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