Hike into Rocky Mountain National Park while your car charges, come home to movie night or BBQ, cozy up to a wood stove, & soak in one of the best views of Longs Peak in Estes (STR Permit 20-NCD0076).

The Hill House is 1 block from the park boundary (so elk & deer abound) & 5 mins to downtown.

+ Huge remodel in 2023
+ Ensuite bathrooms in each BR
+ Wraparound deck w/ epic views
+ EV charger
+ Wood stove
+ HD TV & big game collection
+ Big kitchen, BBQ, laundry

Great basecamp for up to 8!

*** THREE IMPORTANT THINGS ***

1) The Hill House is connected to another of my listings, The Wood Shed. The Wood Shed sits atop the Hill House garage -- imagine a duplex -- but there are no shared walls or connecting doors. The garage is locked off for owner storage, but you do have neighbors next door.

2) The remodel in 2023 included the demolition of an outbuilding, with heavy machinery that tore up some of the grass. It's been re-seeded and grass is growing, but as of June 1 it is not yet recovered. I expect it to start looking nice mid-July.

3) House Rules: Check in at 4pm or later; check out at 10am or earlier. No pets or smoking. Last, the cleaning fee is lower than about 2/3 of other units this size because guests start a load of dishes and towels on checkout. The savings is passed on to you.

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Onward!

My home is perfectly situated only a few hundred yards from the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park. You can watch the sun rise over the mountains from bed, eat breakfast while elk and deer mill about, hike into RMNP from the front door, and come home and watch the stars over the high peaks from the deck. I am a photographer by profession and have decorated the walls with my favorite images of the area. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!

I invite you to stay in my gorgeous cozy cabin! You will love its warmth, cleanliness and authentic mountain feel.

It's perfectly appointed with new, comfy furnishings as well as countless amenities so you can feel at home during your mountain getaway in Estes Park.

My guests here have raved:

"... This is an exceptional home with all the amenities you will need."
"... Quiet location and we had deer to view on a regular basis."
"... It was immaculate and clean, nicely decorated, and so comfortable during our stay!"
"... The view are just awesome!"
"... Remote enough that it is dark at night and can see so many stars!"

I renovated it myself in 2019, but it underwent further remodeling for months in 2023. The latest project included:

+ New flooring throughout
+ Granite counters & new appliances
+ New decking & outdoor furniture
+ Vintage Moroccan area rugs
+ New decor
+ New and massive washer and dryer

The original remodel included:

+ Fresh paint throughout
+ Modern couch, tables and chairs
+ Comfy reading chairs and lamps
+ Twinkly, cozy lights
+ A variety of beds (soft, medium and firm) for a great rest.
+ A 55” smart TV with lots of streaming options,
+ Super fast WiFi with no dead zones

You will enjoy 3 bedrooms each with its own private bath, a living room with games, puzzles and a smart 55" TV, a dining room with seating for 8, an antique wood burning stove that will take you back in time.

My favorite feature is the huge wraparound deck, offering a straight view of Longs Peak glistening in the morning sunrise and glowing beneath the Milky Way at night.

BEDROOMS

My home offers 3 bedrooms, each with an attached private bathroom, plus sleeping for two more on sofa beds in the living room.

Bedroom 1 - The smaller main floor bedroom has the softer mattress of all three beds in the house, plus an attached 3/4 bathroom with toilet, sink and shower (no tub). I hand made a headboard out of reclaimed pine and added a floor to ceiling armoir for storage that has a cool cork door. My favorite part of this bedroom is that it opens directly onto the gorgeous porch.

Bedroom 2 - This is one of the two master bedrooms. It’s the eastern one at the top of the stairs and is the largest. It offers a chest of drawers, a medium firm bed, full blackout shades for a great night sleep, twinkly lights above the bed for ambiance, and a reading nook with a super comfy chair that gets all day sun. If you like to get in touch with nature’s daily rhythms, sleep here with the shades open and watch the sun rise as it lights up the nearby mountains. You can see the whole show from the warmth of your bed.

Bedroom 3 - The second master bedroom at the top of the stairs on the west side of the home. It has the firmest bed (my favorite), but is otherwise a near mirror image of the other master bedroom. It’s got full blackout shades, unique pendant lighting, and a full bathroom. If you’re into sleeping in, this may be your favorite. Pull down the blinds and you’ll be in a cocoon until noon.

Bedroom 4 - Not really a bedroom, but the living room has two ottomans with pull out beds. If you push them together, you get a queen for the largest groups. Spare linens for it are in the dining room hutch.

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Deck - This is the hallmark of my home, and it's my favorite place to spend time. There’s a ton of seating out there, so you can relax, read, watch wildlife roaming around, stare at the mountains and stars, and just chill out and enjoy the peace and quiet. When the Milky Way rises, you’ll see more stars than most people ever have in their lives. The deck has lots of seating, and a picnic table with extra chairs for 8 people. You'll often feel like you're in a zoo; because the national park boundary is literally two properties away, herds of deer and elk are constantly roaming around.

Living Room - If it’s cold or windy, come on into the spacious and cozy living room, which has a huge window offering the same views as you’d get from the deck. I installed a 55” smart television on a floating stand I made of reclaimed wood, so you can stream pretty much anything you’d like with your friends and family. There’s a small library with books you can read or take with you (if you take one, please leave one behind), as well as dozens of puzzles and games for when you want to detach from technology. Two doors open from the living room onto the massive deck.

Dining Room - The dining room will become one of the central gathering points for your friends and family. It features a brand new birch table, seating for 8 on benches and stools, log cabin wood trim on the walls, and an antique wood burning fireplace for chilly winter nights. All combined, the mix of pine, acacia and birch wood gives you a very natural feel, and the cozy wood fireplace completes the scene. A massive door swings open onto the deck from here too.

WiFi - I moved the home’s WiFi location to provide a centralized access point with no dead zones on the property. You’ll enjoy a strong 100Mbs connection for streaming, entertainment and work.

LAUNDRY & COOKING

Kitchen - The kitchen is a chef's dream! It features brand new granite counters and new appliances: g as range and oven, a full sized fridge/freezer, a microwave, dishwasher, a large island, lots of small appliances, cutlery, dishes, utensils, bowls/pots/pans and virtually anything else you may need or want. The island also features three bar stools so people can hang out and socialize.

Laundry - There's a laundry room with a new and absolutely massive washer and a dryer that you are free to use. Please do! I try to keep the detergent stocked but don't guarantee it, so it may be wise to bring a little of your own.

This is a fully furnished home with total access for you. That includes...

+ 1750 s/f home with...
+ 3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms
+ 1 common powder room with toilet
+ Wrap around deck
+ 2 private off street parking spots

NO SMOKING, NO FIRES

My home was about a quarter mile away from one of the largest forest fires in Colorado history a few years ago, so we are a strict no-smoking property. No smoking inside, outside, and no outdoor fire pits (now illegal in Estes Park's vacation homes). Charcoal BBQs are banned.

GUEST COUNT

Our permit is limited to 8 people max.

NOISE

Events, loud music and noises, and parties are strictly prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level so I can maintain good relationships with my wonderful neighbors.

The house is equipped with Minut, which measures sound levels and temperature and alerts me if things are too loud so I can give you a heads up. It also lets me now about pipe freeze conditions. It does not record content (just decibels) so your privacy is 100% guaranteed. It is on the ceiling in the laundry room.

ROAD CONDITIONS

Estes has a great plow team and our driveway will also be plowed during storms, but if there's a huge blizzard, they may not be plowed exactly when you need them to be. We cannot assist if you get stuck and we always recommend that people rent AWD or 4WD when visiting us from October to May. We are at 8,000 feet and this can be a snowy area!

AIR CONDITIONER

Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. Thankfully mountain air blows down from the high peaks and will cool down the place quickly in the evenings if you open the windows.

BEARS

Do NOT leave food in your car! Bears frequent this area and can break in!

GARAGE APARTMENT

There is an apartment above the garage that is rented separately. It's its own private space with no shared walls.