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Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Miscellaneous
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Black Hawk, CO
  • Place, Thorn Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilpin County Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest

Dancin’ Bear Cabin – Your Mountain Retreat in Historic Black Hawk, CO
Escape to Dancin’ Bear Cabin, a newly remodeled mountain getaway just minutes from Black Hawk’s historic casinos, scenic byways, and outdoor adventures. Nestled at near the mountains, this cozy 3-bedroom retreat blends modern comfort with rustic charm, offering the perfect home base for your Colorado experience.

Unbeatable Location
Located in Colorado’s famous mining town, Black Hawk is rich in history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Your stay puts you near:

-Historic Black Hawk & Central City Casinos (10 miles) – Gaming, dining, and
entertainment in a preserved 1800s mining town.
-Eldora Mountain Resort (14 miles) – Skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country
trails.
-Roosevelt National Forest – Hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing right
outside your door.
-Peak to Peak Scenic Byway – Stunning mountain views and charming nearby
towns.
-Hidee Gold Mine (15 miles) – A real hands-on gold mining experience.
-Whitewater Rafting in Idaho Springs (30-minute drive).
-Roy’s Last Shot (1 mile) – A favorite local bar & grill with pool tables and a pet-
friendly patio.

Your Cozy Mountain Escape
-3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath – 2 queen beds & a high-end sofa sleeper.
-Full Kitchen & BBQ Grill – Upgraded appliances for easy home-cooked meals.
-High-Speed Wi-Fi & Smart TV – Netflix, surround sound, and cable included.
-Private Backyard & Fire Pit – Enjoy wildlife watching or gather under the stars.
-Wood-Burning Stove & Central Heat – Stay warm and cozy after a day of
adventure.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$40 per dog per stay-$60 unauthorized pets-per dog

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please tell us a little bit about your group when bookings and if you have any pets. Thank you.

Dog fee is $40.00 per dog. Unauthorized dogs are subject to a $60.00 fee.

No guests of guests. No parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 422249vb
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

Black Hawk

Located in Black Hawk, this cabin is in the mountains. Gilpin History Museum and Washington Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carousel of Happiness and Teller House. 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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Black Hawk, CO

What's nearby

  • Thorn Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gilpin County Library - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Dory Lake - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 79 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Toss Wood Fired Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Last Shot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Dirt Distillery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest on 25 May 2026 start from AU$462, 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 Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Gorgeous Cabin-Hike- Bike-steps away from Roosevelt National Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gilpin County Library, Thorn Lake and Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending. Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Manchester Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 134 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin was nice. Owners are thoughtful.Cable didn’t work but everything else was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

Great getaway and location!

Really liked this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thank you. Hope you come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. The home was more than spacious enough for four people and a dog. We loved the den/enclosed porch off the bedroom. It's perfectly located for many hikes. Donna was so gracious and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Chelsea B.

Great place to stay! We loved it!

We had a perfect weekend at the cabin! Very easy to find and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thanks for taking time to write a review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Great location

Was in my families neighborhood, so location was what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Jenifer, thank you for being a return guest. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

great place!

Great place for a weekend getaway. All the amenities one could need. Beautiful cabin and helpful owners. WOuld stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thank you. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Just what we needed.

Nice place, well-equipped and great location if you like to enjoy some beautiful hiking. Hosts were very nice , accommodating, and responsive as well. Small town of Nederland has a couple of good restaurants and is fun and only 15-17 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Relaxing get away

We had a very relaxing stay at this cabin. Everything was nice. Only thing we would have liked better was if the living area had a recliner or chair to sit in. There was a couch and dinner table chairs only.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Excellent stay

Great cabin. Great hosts. No issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thanks, for your review. Hope to see you and your son again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Fabulous stay

My family loved the cabin in the woods, hiking, visiting Nederland, skiing Eldora, and going into nearby Denver. Everything we needed plus more! Hosts were kind and accomodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

The property is perfect for a quiet get away. Everything was better than described and expected.

The cabin was everything we expected and more. Donna was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The location was exceptional, and the beautifully remodeled cabin provided the perfect setting for our weekend. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone, and we will definitely be coming back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thank you for the great review. Hopefully, you'll be back to see our newest remodel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

3 days of Heaven

Beautiful, Peaceful location and everything you need for time with nature...Don and Donna have a hidden gem and we are thankful that they have shared it with us
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Gary, Your family was lovely, we were so happy we got the opportunity to meet you all. We hope to see you back at the Dancin' Bear Cabin again in the future. Thank you! Donna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

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

Spacious and beautiful, inside and out!

The cabin is lovely with tons of space to relax inside and out. The small touches here and there really add to the experience and help to feel welcome in the space. Outside is breathtaking and the tree swings were a favorite!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thanks for taking time to write this lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed you're stay and we would be happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tevis B.

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

Great mountain escape

The property and the house are nicer than the photos. We really enjoyed relaxing on the deck and feeding the hummingbirds, chickadees, and chipmunks! Nice hike up by the Moffat tunnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thank you for the review and I'm glad you were able to enjoy some of the wildlife that the cabin has to offer. We would love to host you again and you never know you might see one of the moose around the cabin. They love it there too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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July 4th

The property and cabin were very nice. The owners are great people and want you to have an awesome experience staying there. The hiking trails behind the cabin are great. they are well used and you cant get lost. All in all its a very nice place to stay and we had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2020
Keith, Wow, I am totally flattered. You were a pleasure to work with as well. I'm so happy you and your family were able to enjoy hiking behind the cabin. I hope you were able to make it to the incredible fireworks display in Black Hawk.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

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

Besties Mountain Vacation

Everything about Dancing Bear Cabin was wonderful! Tucked perfectly away and yet we felt safe and secure being just us City gals! Loved exploring all the surrounding local establishments and the gift shops... There is so much to do just there on site too if you want to just escape and get back in touch with nature... So beautiful....
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your great review. The cabin is also my favorite place to take my gal pals.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Relaxing and beautiful

The access to the trail in Roosevelt National Forest is the highlight of this place. So nice to roll out of bed and go wandering through the trees with no plans or car. Great games too, I'm hooked on Twixt!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Maureen! Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to hear you had an amazing stay, and hope to see you again in the future. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nothing but amazing

We had the opportunity to stay at this one of a kind cabin for our trip to Colorado las fall. The views were amazing, with easy to get to hikes right around the corner. The owners were so helpful while planning our trip and helping us along the way. We will definitely be back
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Mary! Thank you for taking time to write a review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our cabin! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you! Donna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

douglas s.

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

Terrific place in the woods

Absolutely terrific place in the woods, backing up to national forest. Clean, quiet, and cozy. And still only about 45 minutes to Boulder. Owners were very helpful and responsive. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Douglas, thank you for the awesome review, and am so happy that you were able to enjoy the nation forest behind the cabin. It's one of the best kept secrets...no lines, no reservations and I would have been surprised if you had seen another person while you were there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Dancing Bear

The cabin is beautiful and fully equipped. We loved the open floor plan of the livingroom and kitchen/dining area, and appreciated use of the wood stove on chilly nights. There are numerous hiking trails nearby and the little town of Nederland offered several great dining options. If you're looking for a mountain retreat, we highly recommend Dancing Bear!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Carol, thank you for taking the time to leave the great review. Nederland-(NED), is a great little town. Hopefully, you were able to visit The Carousel Of Happiness, the history behind it is amazing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Home Away From Home

Beautiful cabin that is comfortable and centrally located to all Gilpin County has to offer. Owners were helpful and friendly in every encounter. Short distance from Eldora Ski Resort, Blackhawk Casinos, Carribou Trail, and the city of Nederland. Cabin has everything you need to be comfortable and relax with the peace and quiet of being in the middle of the forest. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Cozy Getaway

The property is exactly as pictured. I took my daughter and her friends for her 16th birthday. The girls loved it, and the owner made it even more special by leaving a few things to say happy birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Thanks Jenifer, I am so happy that you chose Dancin' Bear Cabin to celebrate your daughters 16th birthday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

madison b.

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

Cross country road trip

This was the perfect stay for my parents and I on our cross country road trip! So secluded and up in the mountains. Exceeded all expectations. Such a beautiful, clean, cozy cabin. The drive up with spectacular. Donna was super helpful, kind, and detail oriented! Would love to stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2024
Thank you for you're great review. We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flor R.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We celebrated my husband's birthday for a week at this beautiful, peaceful cabin. We brought along our fur babies and they absolutely loved the snow. We dinned and explored the nearby cities Nederland and Central City. We took the dogs to trails in Boulder, Breckenridge, Nederland and Colorado Springs. It was a great vacation. The cabin was clean, peaceful and the snow made it so much prettier. We cannot wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thank you for choosing Dancin' Bear Cabin for your husbands birthday celebration. I am so happy your were able to take advantage of some of the things the surrounding area have to offer. Hopefully, you were able to hike behind the cabin as well. Hope to see you, your'e husband and your fur babies again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Quiet and Cozy Mountain Getaway in a Forest

It felt like our lives continued but in a cabin surrounded by forest rather than buildings. Me and my boyfriend have been working and living in New York City for many years, and were looking for a quiet getaway to recharge and do some hiking. The road to the cabin was so special - the views were exactly what we were hoping. Thank you Donna for the wonderful cabin! I felt like I was at home the entire time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
I was so happy to host a fellow New Yorker, and am so happy that you enjoyed your stay. You and your family are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Donna Brannan

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Don, born and raised in Colorado married Donna, a New York Native over 38 years ago. Don has enjoyed the cabin since childhood, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, fishing, climbing and exploring with his parents. We found a trail behind the cabin where a covered wagon had once tipped over. To this day old glass bottles can be dug up at this site. The trail opens to a large meadow and bubbling stream.

Why they chose this property

A family jewell passed on, now for others to enjoy as well. Colorado history abounds in the area. It is near Peak to Peak Highway which has the most beautiful sights available on the front range.

What makes this property unique

A huge feature is that the back door leads onto the Roosevelt National Forest. Hiking & mountain biking trails are feet away to springs and a nearby river. Wildlife prevails in the area; moose, dear and elk are common. Ghost towns and 4 wheel drive trails surround the area, and are a short drive away.

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