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Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Listen to the roar of Chicago Creek directly in front of the cabin
private foot bridge
Relax by the creekside patio.
Enjoy the canyon views with a cozy fire (firewood provided)
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Idaho Springs, CO
  • Place, Clear Creek
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Phoenix Gold Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Mountain Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek

Arapaho Cliffs log cabin on Chicago Creek is nestled in a canyon with no other homes in sight yet is just 2.5 miles south of Idaho Springs, Colorado on the scenic byway to Mt. Evans and Wilderness Area. Fish for trout from the private bridge or on the banks with over 1,000' of creek frontage. Arapaho National Forest trails accessible from the back yard. Enjoy sightseeing and fine dining in historic Idaho Springs. Tour a real gold mine. Relax in the famous hot springs resort. Cabin has modern kitchen and baths and tastefully furnished in rustic western style. Quality bedding, kitchen items, etc. 1 King Bed, 1 Queen, 2 double beds and 1 pull-out double couch.

Ready to enjoy your Colorado mountain experience? Make a fire in the wood stove, read a book on the covered porch listening to the creek, or enjoy the deck with family and friends. 45 minutes to downtown Denver. Beat the ski traffic - 7 ski resorts from 30 min to 1 hour away.

Please read the comments from our guests travelling from all over the United States and the world. We provide a quality lodging experience and a good value.

Note to Denver-area guests: Spend a relaxing night or weekend away from the city, celebrate a special occasion, or entertain out-of-town family and friends.

Rates are based on 2 guests; add $10.00 per night, per additional guest.

There are four outdoor security cameras onsite. One faces the parking area, one faces the creekside patio, one faces the back deck, and one faces the shed.

Keywords: Log Cabin, Waterfront lodging, Ski Cabin, Idaho Springs Cabin, Mountain Lodging, Near Denver Lodging, Scenic Area Lodging, Near Hot Springs

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Idaho Springs

Located in Idaho Springs, this cabin is on the waterfront. Underhill Museum and Argo Gold Mill and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Echo Mountain Park and Guanella Pass. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Idaho Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Clear Creek - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Echo Mountain Park - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Monarch Casino Black Hawk - 20 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 20 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 44 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beau Jo's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arapaho Cliffs Log Cabin on Chicago Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Underhill Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Charlie Taylor Water Wheel. Argo Gold Mill and Museum and Steve Canyon Statue are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 428 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 428 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linde O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Excellent Stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cabin and scenery is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house, great outdoors but it definitely needs cleaning inside the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DiAnn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of it was just wonderful! The house was beautiful, it had so many lovely features and everything we needed. The front porch was the best place for 6 30 a.m. coffee with my friend. The place down but he creek was beautiful; but it was rainy so we did not get to enjoy it. The big table was perfect for game and card playing, and bathrooms {2} were more than accommodating. The decor throughout and even the books were all perfect! The host was very good about what ws expected, and very good about letting us know. And, the housekeeper was a joy to meet! She was very friendly, and we enjoyed her as well.We were from Salt Lake City and North Platte, Nebraska. We would definitely stay again! Our stay was more than memorable and we all thank you so very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Family trip

Great location for a wedding at echo mountain. Close to town, Idaho Springs. Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Amazing cabin at a beautiful location

The cabin is spacious and has a great vibe. The creek in front of the house is so pretty and you can hear it from jnside the house. There's a trail right outside the backyard that takes you up the mountain for incredible views. I love this place and would efinitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Cabin in Idaho Springs

I highly recommend this very nice cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Best cabin ever!

Our vacation in Colorado was amazing mainly due to this cabin. The cabin and its location was so perfect. We planned the trip around a concert at red rocks. It was only about 30 minutes away. The airport was about an hour away. The town of Idaho springs was precious! Shops, restaurants, mineral hot springs, white water rafting and hikes were all close by. To top it off, the Chicago creek runs right in front of the cabin. Gorgeous! We are having a hard time sleeping at home now without the sound of that creek! We miss it! This cabin is one of those rare VRBO’s that is actually better than advertised. We loved everything about it and hope to return!
Echo lake. A short drive from the cabin.
Relaxing out front by the creek.
The cute town of Idaho springs
My favorite place to soak after a fun day of hiking
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pij184

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

The escape

Beautiful property, very relaxing! Shopping in town was enjoyable & restaurant work good, i definitely recommend Beau Joes!loved sitting bye the stream for hours!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Wonder Stay

We had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was so refreshing to return to the cabin after our daily adventures. Beautiful cabin right next to the creek. Cabin was well maintained and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci D.

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

Great getaway

Very nice place, but still kind of close to town if you need to go in to get something, great views and sitting by the creek is very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Best property we’ve ever stayed at

This property is a slice of Heaven in the mountains. The house and grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The house was fully stocked with items not often available at other properties. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire Z.

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

Visit to Idaho Springs area

The cabin was beautiful and the property amazing with the creek, chiminea area plus space to roam around. Decks on from and back! Great location close to the highways and the town. Our daughter lives in Breckenridge and came down to visit with her boyfriend we had plenty of space! Visited Red Rocks amphitheater on top of eating and shopping thru Idaho Springs area! Loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy W., Usa

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

Family Wedding

We were in Idaho Springs for a family wedding. The cabin was perfect and only a mile from the venue. It was very well stocked with all necessities and the communication with Randy was fantastic! Highly recommend if you are ever in Idaho Springs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Cozy Log Cabin

this cabin was so cozy and had absolutely everything you could need. Including most all spices, pancake mix, syrups, etc. All the lighting was labeled and TV worked great. No cell service but Wifi was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Red Rocks Trip

We rented this cabin for a trip to a concert at Red Rocks. The location was perfect! It was close enough to the venue, but private and in the mountains. The place is gorgeous!! My favorite thing was coffee by the river each morning. The cabin was beautiful and bigger than expected. Everything was very clean, well stocked and Randy was helpful and easy to get a hold of. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

A Very Judgmental Couple That Only Enjoys Perfect!

Beautiful State Of The Art Cabin ! Had Everything We could have ever needed We enjoyed sitting near the roaring creek with views of the Mountains Saw 3 beautiful Deer on the property out of the window as we sat at the beautiful rustic log table enjoying our breakfast one morning! The blinds were open and the deer looked in at us They were just as curios about us as we were of them! Very Exciting! We also saw adorable chipmunks from the back porch! We look forward to returning ! It’s a nature lovers Paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candi M., Shawnee

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

The Cabin on the Creek!

As soon we drove across the bridge to park we all got excited to see such a lovely log cabin nestled along side Chicago Creek! We loved everything about the Cabin…the decor, the layout, location AND the comfortable furniture and beds!! The kitchen was fully stocked with whatever we needed to prep meals. My daughter and her husband joined myself and my husband for our three night stay and we explored Idaho Springs as well as Mount Evans. But, our favorite things to do was hang out at the Cabin❣️ We enjoyed watching the resident Hummingbirds at the feeder and listening to the sound of the rushing creek water…Thank you for opening up your beautiful home so others can enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

ashley k.

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

Not as advertised

Arrived to a beautiful, clean and well-maintained Colorado mountain spot but we soon came to find out that on this property there are more do's than don'ts. Outdoor cameras made us feel uncomfortable as they were being observed while we were occupying the residence. Our family was excited to light up the chimenea near the serene, snow-covered flowing creek especially after reading all the reviews about how quaint and outdoorsy the fire was - a complete Colorado experience. But unfortunately, there was a tin cap locking out any wood from entering the opening up with a note that the county had a fire ban in place. After calling the Clear Creek county sheriffs office and finding out there was no fire ban, the owner told us it was the short-term rental (STR) arm of the county that disallowed outside visitors of rental property from lighting fires of any sort outdoors, including the gas grill. As pretty as the property was, as well-appointed and comfy the inside of the home was, there were too many distractions that took away from the experience you'd expect from renting a mountain cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kony B.

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

Birthday Getaway 🎂

We had an amazing short mini getway in this gorgeous cabin! Pictures don't do justice! The creek really is so beautiful and peaceful. We went at the end of March to celebrate my husband's 34th birthday. Our kiddos had a fantastic time playing by the little creek ages 3, 6, and 9. The only down part was having to do so much of the cleaning like take off sheets and putting them to wash and sweep along with a few other things. I understand this is part of being able to turn the cabin around for the next guest, I just like to get away from the daily cleaning I have to do at home. It wasn't a big deal but for anyway else that is like me, that way it won't take you by surprise. This is a hidden little gem so close to Denver and Loveland if you want to add some snowboarding or skiing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is gorgeous and quite special. It is FULLY equipped and so comfortable. The creek in front is beautiful. I just might say that it is right on a fairly busy road so it's not very quiet due to lots of car/truck noise. In spite of that, I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this cabin. It's in a great location. The information needs updating. There is no longer a grill and check-out time is listed as 10 in some places and 11 in others.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is adorable and equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, plenty spacious, and it was very well equipped with anything we needed. I am a huge over packer so it was nice having all the amenities of home! I do wish we would have known beforehand that we would be unable to use the grill and fire pit but this is understandable as it is the dry season in the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Perfection!

The cabin was so comfortable, inside and out. Everything we needed was there, for cooking and just chilling. Being close enough to town was handy. From the front porch it was fun to watch the few passing cars and motorcycles---backed by an impressive stone canyon wall---with sounds masked by the flowing Chicago Creek. The back deck is a peaceful spot to enjoy a verdant canyon wall. But we equally enjoyed the artwork, books and design elements of this wonderful log cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Randy Skalski

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We hope that you have a wonderful stay at our log cabin. We lived in Colorado for more than 20 years and after a careful search, purchased this cabin for our family’s use during frequent trips to Colorado and enjoy sharing it with our guests. Thank-you for being our guest and we hope you will return.

Why they chose this property

We love the setting of our cabin, nestled in a canyon, with a roaring creek, surrounded by National Forest, and without another home in sight. We also like the convenient location near the lively and vibrant City of Denver, with every available cultural activity and amenity; the quaint and historic town of Idaho Springs; and all the splendid sights and activities in the Rocky Mountains.

What makes this property unique

The sights and sounds of the creek are truly magical. On a more practical note, the cabin is extremely easy to find and easy to get to anytime of year on paved roads that are snow-plowed regularly. Winter access is about as good as it gets for the mountains in Colorado.

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