Located in Mount Vernon, a neighbourhood in Golden, this lodge is near theme parks and near a water park. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and Morrison Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boettcher Mansion and Mother Cabrini Shrine. Travelling with kids? Consider Jefferson County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station - 15 min drive
Arvada Ridge Station - 20 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Scully’s Cafe - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse - 9 min drive
About this property
Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing
Rustic Luxury Mountain Retreat | Perfect for Family Gatherings,
Experience the best of both worlds—luxury and rustic charm—in this stunning 4,800 sq ft log cabin retreat, nestled in its own private valley on 6 acres in the scenic foothills. Just 10 minutes from the city of Golden. This spacious home offers the tranquility of the mountains with the convenience of urban access.
Property Highlights: • Gated private entrance for security and privacy • Surrounded by abundant wildlife and natural beauty • Cozy, welcoming interiors filled with historical artifacts from the family behind Colorado’s oldest restaurant, the Buckhorn Exchange • Expansive deck off the main living/dining area leading to a large front yard perfect for games and outdoor fun: • Volleyball, horseshoes, frisbee golf, cowboy chipping green
This home is ideal for family reunions, receptions, business retreats, or group stays. Just minutes from major wedding venues including The Pines at Genesee, Mount Vernon Canyon Club, Boettcher Mansion, Crystal Rose, Christie’s of Genesee, Chief Hosa, and Foothills Church.
⸻ Planning a Gathering? This property is a private short-term rental home. Small, intimate gatherings may be possible with prior approval and in full compliance County regulations. All events and guest counts must be disclosed and approved in advance.
💍 DIY Wedding Experience at Buckhorn Exchange Ranch
Celebrate your small diy wedding in a private, scenic mountain setting — with the freedom to design every detail your way.
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🏡 What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional venues, we offer: ✔ Private ranch access (no shared spaces)
✔ Full flexibility with food, byb, and setup ✔ Overnight accommodations for your group/ 3 night min stay
🌿 Package Options
Experience (Up to 25 extra guests) $1000 Event Experience (Up to 50 extra Guests) $2000 Event Fee
(Overnight lodging requited 3 night minimum stay)
✨ What’s Included
To help make your setup easy, we provide:
• White tables (3x6 ft) • White folding chairs with linens • Four 12’ x 12’ white canopies • Three wine barrels (perfect for décor or bar setup) • Decorative gazebo for ceremony or photos • Coolers , chest freezer & extra refrigerator • Power access near event setup areas
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🏡 Optional Add-On
Historic Barn Rental Perfect for indoor gatherings , receptions, brunch, grooms area to get ready, winter ceremony • Seats up to 40 guests • $1000 rental fee • $1,500 refundable deposit All gatherings fees collected at check in ⸻
🍽️ Total Flexibility
You’re welcome to bring: • Your own catering or food trucks • DJ, live music -must Not be loud quiet time 10 pm STRICT
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🚻 Guest Comfort
• Portable restroom required for larger events owner supplied .Helps protect our septic system and keeps everything running smoothly
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⏰ Event Guidelines
• Outdoor quiet hours: 10:00 PM • Tent setups allowed (up to 20 x40 • Final guest count confirmed prior to arrival
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⚠️ Guest Count Policy
To ensure a smooth event, guest count must be accurate. Events exceeding the agreed number may incur additional fees and list deposits. • Romantic metal lighted gazebo • Gas fire pit under a beautiful draping tree • Rustic wine barrels and plenty of space for outdoor ceremonies • Includes white folding tables and chairs (100 chairs and 15 tables)plus five 12x12 canopies for shaded comfort.
The Barn Loft Event Center
Adjacent to the cabin is a beautifully restored 1,200 sq ft barn loft, filled with Wild West memorabilia. Perfect for: • Poker game nights • Birthday , graduation • Corporate meetings • Small receptions (up to 40 guests) Includes tables and chairs for 40. Available as an add-on to the main cabin rental.
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Prime Location – Explore the Best of Colorado
This historic area was once the stomping ground of Buffalo Bill and Native American tribes. • 5 minutes to Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum • View the iconic “Spaceship House” from the deck (filming location for Sleeper and Charlie’s Angels) • 10 minutes to Red Rocks Amphitheater – the perfect home base for concerts • Close to outdoor adventures: hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and skiing • Nearby attractions include Bandimere Speedway, Mother Cabrini Shrine, Lookout Mountain, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Central City & Black Hawk Casinos
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Dining & Entertainment Nearby: • The Chart House • The Fort • El Rancho (just 8 minutes away) • Casa Bonita Amusement Restaurant (12 minutes away) • Coors Brewery Tours (10 minutes) • Downtown Golden (10 minutes) • Morrison (10 minutes)
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Distances to Key Destinations: • Red Rocks Amphitheater – 10 min • Downtown Golden – 10 min • Downtown Denver – 25 min • Mother Cabrini Shrine – 5 min • Buffalo Bill Museum – 5 min • Indian Hot Springs – 15 min • Fishing/Hiking – 8 min • Golf – 10 min • Rafting (summer) – 15 min • Georgetown Railroad – 20 min • Casinos – 22 min • Ski areas: Loveland, A-Basin, Keystone – 30–45 min • Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Copper – 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min • Rockies Stadium – 20 min
For upcoming Red Rocks concerts, visit: www.redrocksonline.com
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Many collectables and antiques so must be minded
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Reunions, graduation, rehearsal, holiday meals
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs max $200 fee extra no pets on furniture
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside ok. Must use ash trays.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put everything back where found
Leave used beds unmade
Take all trash to garage
Put all used towels on floor in bathroom
Turn off lights & fans & floor heaters .
Shut windows .
Lock up all doors
Add lemon shine to dish washer so no white spots on dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fires allowed. Use gas firepits only. Smoking outside-use ashtrays. Dogs can't go on furniture or beds. Dogs not left in hm alone. Leave in garage
No loud Music /Noise
10pm -8 am quiet time outside. No moving furniture, heirloom antiques, Event parking 20 extra cars -NO parking outside gate
Events allowed w/ prior permission +$1500 deposit- $30pp up to 20-Up to 30 Extra guests $1k-Up to 60 extra guests $2K-Barn rental 40 guests max $1000
Important information
You need to know
Property # 171868vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Reunions, graduation, rehearsal, holiday meals
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing?
As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing on 26 Sept 2027 start from AU$3,951, 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 Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing located?
This family-friendly Golden lodge is located in the mountains, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Genesee Pub and BBQ, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Genesee Park and Matthews Winters Park. Apex Park and Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Lux Log cabin Golden, Events, Family gatherings, Red Rock concerts, skiing Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We booked this for our wedding. Darcy was so helpful and responsive. The weekend was absolutely amazing. The cabin was absolutely perfect for our intimate wedding we had with 40 of our closest people. It housed our wedding party and immediate family perfectly! She has an amazing wedding decor stock pile that was so helpful to fill any decor lacking spots we had. It was also amazing not to have to rent tables, chairs, or linens for our big day. We already have been talking about wanting to do our vow renewal here in the future that’s how good our stay was.
We rented this house for a sibling reunion. I am one of 7. It was perfect, everyone had a bed and there were plenty of bathrooms. There were lots of options for places to congregate and visit or play games. The location was convenient to Denver, the airport and lots of fun destinations nearby. Darcy was quick to respond to all our requests and the check out was one of the easiest ever. The only challenge is one that no one would have expected, there was no air conditioning and we were there during an exceptional hot time. If we do our reunion in Denver again we would be back.
Darcy was very welcoming and helpful checking us in and showing us aroundAmenities from fully stocked kitchen to everything we needed in the bathrooms brought an impressive convenience
This is a wonderfully unique property and offered lots of space for our family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked with all the items you could need including lots of cookware, spices, oils, and dishes. We were so grateful for the very generous supply of gallons of bottled water. The living space is wonderful for a large group. The basement level has a large room with a queen bed, trundle bed, sofa and behind that room is a bathroom and the “miners bedroom” which was ideal for some of our youngest family who like a dark sleeping room. The living room space was open with tons of seating and the dining space included outdoor tables as well as an indoor table that sat 8-10. Upstairs there was another smaller living room and a great bedroom and private bath. On the top floor is the spacious master suite and two additional queen bedrooms that share a bath. Overall this is a great property. We loved seeing the elk in the morning and evening. The only very slight caution is that this was a tiny but difficult for very elderly. We had a 90 and 85 year old and they could manage except for the steps in the bathroom to get into the shower or tub. For everyone else it was perfect. Darcy is a superb host and answers any questions promptly. Thank you for a fantastic place to host our family gathering!
We had a great time! We had our welcome party for our wedding here and stayed with some of the wedding party. It was the perfect location and large enough for all our guests. Would highly recommend!
We came to Golden for a wedding and needed a place large enough for 3 generations to stay- this place was perfect! Loved that there were enough spaces for people to get away for private moments if needed, but also large enough for gathering together. We loved our time together. Thanks for everything!
WOW! this place was great for our family. Plenty of room, plenty of bathrooms, well stocked kitchen. The views were amazing! We were visited by a herd of elk most mornings when having coffee on the deck. We had a wedding at The Pines, dinners at Charthouse, pizza at Guidos. Close to Highway, easy drive to Golden and Denver. super convenient. The home is full of historic antiques and cool artifacts. Darcy was great whenever I had questions. What a wonderful host. We had absolutely everything we needed. I forgot to mention that this place is absolutely magical at night, the entire property is filled with fairy lights and the star views from the balcony were beautiful, too!
What a beautiful place set in a peaceful location. We had deer, rabbits, and hummingbirds visit us.The home was so well maintained and perfect for our family. Thank you
A wonderful VRBO! Listed for venues and family gatherings. Our time here was for a family gathering. Our family, 13 of us here for family memorial service. Fit us all comfortably. Plenty of kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and gathering spaces with everything you need. From towels to kitchen ware to bedding and seating. It was an emotional 3 days and staying at this incredible and historic VRBO gave us the peace we needed during this time. The owner was amazing to work with, instant replies always to any questions we may have had. All around 100%. If you're looking for charm and serenity and room to relax this is the place. The sprawling landscaping on acreage was so quiet, deer and elk were seen and birds greeted us each morning with our coffee. If you’re looking for a modern whirlwind kind of place, this isn’t it and I’m sure many will appreciate this is not “city” crazy place. We will be back for our next family gathering. Thank you!
Darcy walked us through check-in and gave us a tour to answer all of our questions. She was sweet and informative. The property was beautiful and was a perfect place to host our wedding. Any questions we had Darcy got back to us in a timely manner. I would love to come back again!!
We absolutely loved our stay and couldn't have asked for a better location for our wedding.
The space was perfect for week stay with in-laws and bridal party. We would totally book this house again!
We had a great time with our family. The house is big and roomy and everyone had their own space. At night the area is lit up by solar lights and looks beautiful! I would definitely stay here again.