Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath! - Estes Park

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Welcome to Lazy Bear Cottage! Wonderful patio for that morning cup of coffee..

Off Street Parking for 1 vehicle.. Lumpy Ridge mountains in background.

Open Concept from dining area to kitchen to living room.. Patio door to porch.

Enjoy the fireplace and the new Smart TV w/NETFLIX or the DVD Blueray player..

A glass of wine in the evening in front of fire! Just flip the switch!!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Check out the area

Estes Park, CO

Historic Estes Park9 min walk
The Stanley Hotel15 min walk
Stanley Park3 min drive
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!

(License #3430)

*** Also visit our Black Bear Cottage at VRBO #644057 ***

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NOTE: This property has adopted the recommendations from the CDC for cleaning rentals during the COVID-19 outbreak!
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Newly renovated 1928 Cottage located just a short walk to downtown Estes Park! Everything is New! You'll know you are in the mountains with the cozy mountain decor while still providing all the comforts of home!

PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a non-smoking, no pet property.... Adult(s) renting cottage must be 25 years or older. Child 16 years or older with an adult is welcome.

- This cottage is located fairly close to W. Wonderview Avenue – which can be a very busy road with traffic heading in/out of the Rocky Mountain National Park North entrance. You will hear traffic noise. It is a great spot if you enjoy watching cars & bikes pass by while sitting under the covered porch.
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Enjoy your evenings relaxing in the cozy living room enjoying a glass of wine in front of the fireplace (gas fireplace unit is controlled by a wall switch! ambiance on.. ambiance off). The patio door provides ample natural light with views of the Lumpy Ridge (mountains).

The kitchen allows for a full range of meal preparation by including pots, fry pans, pizza pans, cookie sheets, casserole dishes and all the 'gadgets' necessary to make most any meal. Appliances include NEW stove/oven, refrig, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, coffee maker, toaster & crock pot!

This cottage is connected! WiFi & Streaming Service are provided. There is also a BlueRay DVD Player & a small collection of DVDs. There are two Flat Screen TVs throughout this cottage - with the Living Room being a Smart TV - providing ability to log into your own movie accts (Netflix/Amazon/etc.) or watch YouTube Videos, etc.!

The Queen bedroom features a new bed, walk-in closet, luggage racks, wall mounted TV, ceiling fan above bed, reading lights & night stands with clocks. All pillows & linens are new and linens are 'fragrance free/dye free'.

The forced air natural gas furnace provides comfort throughout during the colder days/nights. The two ceiling fans (dining area & Queen bedroom) help circulate the air during a warm summer day. The Water Heater is an on-demand unit providing endless hot water.

Have your morning coffee on the front patio or enjoy comfortable seating on the back covered porch while viewing the mountains or watching for elk & deer. This cottage is a wonderful place to enjoy your Estes Park vacation!

NEW CANCELLATION POLICY – FORCED BY VRBO 12/5/2018

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:
- 100% Refund if cancel 30 days prior to reservation date.
- 50% Refund if cancel 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund if cancel less than 14 days prior to reservation date.
- No Refund for personal choice early departure or inclement weather.

Guest must cancel by 11:59pm on the cut-off day before check-in to receive a refund. All times are specific to the property's time zone (Mountain Time).

Note: The above Cancellation/Refund policy was adopted from one of the VRBO Options owner is required to adopt.

Property manager

Nancy & Ken Kratky

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this cabin is in the city centre. The Stanley Hotel and Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf 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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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

Bond Park - 8 min walk
Historic Estes Park - 9 min walk
The Stanley Hotel - 15 min walk
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 17 min walk
Stanley Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 18 min walk
Rock Cut Brewing Company - 15 min walk
The Barrel - 12 min walk
Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 18 min walk
Kind Coffee - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lazy Bear Cottage - Very close to downtown! Newly Renovated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath! located?

Located in Chamberlain, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Bond Park and The Stanley Hotel. Rocky Mountain National Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great Stay at Lazy Bear Cottage

This was our second stay at Lazy Bear. The location is convenient to downtown Estes Park. The cottage lacked nothing we needed to enjoy our stay. Kitchen especially was complete, even with some seasonings, extra virgin olive oil, and a variety of pots and pans. Immaculate throughout the cottage. Good internet connection. TV and DVD player worked well. We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie H.

27 Nov 2023

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

Little Extras Made Big Difference

We loved everything about this stay. The cottage was clean, modern, and comfortable. It's on a main road into Rocky Mountain National Park, but being off-season we didn't notice much for traffic noise, and it was really convenient to get into the park and town. We appreciated the text from Nancy inviting us to check in early, and not having to do all the cleaning before we left. The bed was comfortable; sheets and towels soft. Our only complaint is the parking. It is a tough to get in when the neighbors are home. A little larger pad or small drive would make a big difference. Not a big problem, more of an inconvenience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

16 Oct 2023

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

Cozy home, lots of amenities

Second time we have stayed here and would come again! Comfortable, very clean, lots of towels, gas grill. Nice extra touches like coffee, tea, seasonings, etc, snacks. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Oct 2023

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

Great cabin with good location

The cabin has been completely updated and is in a great location. You can walk into downtown Estes. We really enjoyed the gas fireplace as a few of the days were chilly. We were able to enjoy the back porch and the beautiful view the first night we were there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and David K.

4 Oct 2023

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

Get away

The cottage was perfect for the 2 of us. Close to town and RMNP.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy & Ken Kratky

The owners, Nancy and Ken Kratky, both grew up in Eastern Nebraska. In 1996 they moved to Colorado, got married in Hidden Valley, Colorado and honeymooned in Estes Park. In 2001 they returned to Nebraska and stayed eleven years. During that time they continued to return to Colorado multiple times per year, always visiting Estes Park, and always casually looking at real estate property with the dream of ownership some day.

In December of 2011, while on a vacation to celebrate their December birthdays, they came across a quaint little cottage in a historic little area for sale. It needed lots of attention, but they saw it's potential, and knew they could give it new life to fulfill their dream of a rustic mountain get-away. They put in an offer and the offer was accepted on Ken's Birthday! It became a 'labor of love'! And, thus, BLACK BEAR COTTAGE (Lazy Bear Cottage's big brother) has now been a vacation rental property (VRBO #644057) since 2014!

Then, in the Spring of 2015, they purchased another cottage to renovate to give them purpose and to take their minds off of medical issues. Working very part-time on the cottage it was eventually completed, and thus, LAZY BEAR COTTAGE is now the little sister to Black Bear Cottage...

We love them equally !!

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