A River runs near it

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$194
avg per night

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Loveland, CO
  • Devil's Backbone Nature Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Olde Course at Loveland
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Boyd Lake State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 60.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Price is AU$194 avg per night,

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About the area

Loveland

Located in Loveland, this guesthouse is in the city centre and on a river. Benson Sculpture Garden and Loveland Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outlets of Loveland and Promenade Shops at Centerra. Coyote Ridge Natural Area and Loveland Laser Tag are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Devil's Backbone Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Olde Course at Loveland - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Boyd Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Medical Center of the Rockies - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Blue Federal Credit Union Arena - 19 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Patio Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Delite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

A River runs near it



Hello , and welcome . I have a full DETACHED small one bedroom home on my property .
There was an electrical update a few years ago .
NO PETS , allowed , no exceptions .
NO MARIJUANA , none .
I have both a STILL and VIDEO Camera for arrivals in violation of rules .
I do talk to and interview guests upon arrival .
I am pondering , going to INSTANT BOOKING . I have not in the past for personal reasons .

I want to address this one particular item completely . I do not want EXTRA people showing up here in excess of the amount of people booked here . They are not covered by any insurance . If you do show up with more than booked [ 2 maximum , kids are an exception , ONE child ] I am going to insist extra payment be received .An immediate payment , as this individual was not booked initially I will call the site immediately and expect your payment before entering facility . I will charge a minimum of 70 dollars per night . A child is considerably less, but is charged as well . I say this firmly and as kind as I can , no extra persons here that have not been booked , initially at booking time . EXTRA FEES WILL BE CHARGED or entire party, politely asked to leave . I have had many bring extra people in the past . No more , My kindness is not weakness . I live on a septic system here . Thank you
The following , adhere to please .
I STERILIZE THE PROPERTY WITH MINIMUM 70% ALCOHOL MIXED WITH FRAGRANCE . I also use aerosol disinfectants .

THERE IS NO LATE OR NEXT DAY BOOKING , PLEASE . I am not going to be rushed to facilitate you without a vetting process via email . Even upon instant booking , I want reasons why you are staying here . Please .
You must state why you want to rent the property in your initial request . If you do not , you will be asked again . If no information and reasons , again , I will decline booking . I do not need a life story , but motivation for booking is required . Fair and equitable .

Also , if you want to stay longer , it is through the site , if I APPROVE , not on your own assumption or asking , as the liability insurance minus the site would not apply . I will then review your prior time here . This is not a rental it is a vacation stay . Again , . this is not a long term rental . This is fair . Thank you .

I want your stay fun and peaceful. I am simply firm with these things . This is a private property .
There is NO 4:20 friendly here .In other words , NO MARIJUANA . I am diametrically opposed to marijuana , even if it is legal , statewide .
I had a family emergency , but it is dissipating . This place is very nice and private , relaxing as well . There are Elk about , in my yard , frequently and Mule deer and I have a Whitetail Mom and baby , at times . No getting close to Elk , as I will tell you , if they are in my back yard , they are beautiful . However , I allow no approaching , they are huge and have the propensity to run you over .

A beautiful property , just past the Devil's Backbone close to the Big Thompson River , outside of Loveland , on the way to beautiful Estes Park . There are Elk , deer , an occasional Mountain Lion scream at night , and in Spring and Summer , Black bears that are docile and timid , but that frequent the area . If bears are located , near property , guests will be provided a SAFE view from main house , only . Division of Wildlife officers assess , a 100 lb black bear is stronger than any human . So , I ask complete compliance with no wandering around property . I will allow walking in the back area , with proper instruction , if an incident occurs [ they do not on the usual ] , I want you to know , I am not liable and no liability , having warned you of the dangers of wildlife , previously . Please do not simply walk back there , you must ask FIRST to proceed to back area .

I need to reiterate that I do not allow pets . Please , NO PETS ALLOWED . I love animals, but it is not set up for this , especially if a guest leaves a pet alone while sight seeing , or whatever the circumstance during the day or night , a pet is alone in new environment and traumatized . My facility will not bear responsibility for that . I have recurring yearly guests that need a pet and dander free environment .



The home is a small unit , gas forced air . It is warm in Winter . New A/C for the SUMMER . Complete with washer / dryer , full bath with tub and shower , a great bedroom , Queen sized bed , a living room with a fold out futon in living room . I have been told the futon is very comfortable . Complete kitchen ware , micro wave COMPLETE KITCHEN , too . What I lack in home , please ASK .

I ask this very politely [ again ] , If you book with 2 people total , please keep that number on premises. I have had several that have brought people in over night , AFTER booking . This is not acceptable . I feel it is a compromise of my good nature and a lie . Okay ? The unit is small and on a septic system . So , please .and thank you . As I said above , immediate disclosure of extra patrons and PAYMENT or immediate departure for ALL guests . I will prorate time spent here . Refund the remaining amount . You stay here prior to BOOKING .
There is always a 300.00 deposit . I have NEVER kept anyone's deposit . If there's damage , of course, but to date , no .

Feedback ? Thanks

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
THERE IS NO MARIJUANA SMOKING OR ALLOWANCE HERE . DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOOK HERE . IF YOU DO , AND I FIND OUT , YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY ,
I have to say , if you show up with MORE than the designated , booked amount of people , you will be contacted by the site for an additional fee .

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A River runs near it pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A River runs near it?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A River runs near it?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A River runs near it located?

Located in the heart of Loveland, this golf guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Devil's Backbone Nature Trail and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Mariana Butte Golf Course. Devil's Backbone Open Space and Benson Sculpture Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

A River runs near it Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great drive through the mountains

Smooth process
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cordell M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Rocky Mountain Stay

This location was a great out-of-city spot for a short stay. Up Highway 34 toward the Rocky Mountains, it makes a good in between spot if you are looking to go across the mountains and into the city. Mark keeps the place clean and does his best to accommodate. We were not bothered the entire time we stayed! Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Access to RMNP via Big Thompson Canyon

We had a great week! The aspen trees were gorgeous in RMNP - especially Bear Lake Corridor and along Bierstadt Trail by Bear Lake! We saw lots of wildlife: elk, deer, 3 moose, lots of turkeys, chipmunks, squirrels, and even a weasel. We didn't see any big horn sheep this time, but we have in the past. We have stayed here several times, and the owner has always been very responsive to any concerns. He even shipped us a forgotten item this past trip. Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Perfect For Us

This property was the perfect location for us as we have always stayed in the Johnstown, Loveland, Ft. Collins area. While in Colorado, we are outdoors & on the go constantly. This was a GREAT price & gave us a comfortable place recharge at night with a full kitchen to cook & pack a cooler for the next day. The laundry room was a bonus perk. Don't be daunted by the tone of the rules. The expectations are perfectly reasonable and didn't change how we would have conducted ourselves as respectful, responsible renters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia M.

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

The Price is Right

This is a great place for bargain hunters who need a clean place for nights and who plan to be out and about during the day. The guest house is right on HWY 34 (main route to Rocky Mountain National Park), so it's not a peaceful retreat type spot, but a good place for tourists seeing the sights. Mark was flexible and understanding about check in and check out which I really appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

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

Relaxing

My husband and I enjoyed our stay! Mark is a great host! Can’t beat the price! Has everything you need and if there is something missing just ask Mark. Proximity to Estes Park and RMNP is just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bart T.

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

Good place to stay

Good place to stay. Close to where we wanted to be. The futon made a good bed for me as I prefer a firmer bed. Everything we needed at a way better price then others in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bart T.

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

Good place to stay

Good place to stay close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Francois E.

A very good rest

I had a three week stay at Mark's. You need a vehicle although the property is relatively close to town. Mark is a good host. In enjoyed my stay much. A very good rest.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Douglas and Maria I.

Very well equipped 1 bedroom.... had all the basics. Much better than a hotel.

Good price, had all the needed essentials, kitchen, washer/dryer, etc. clean. A little dated, but much better than a hotel at half the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bart T.

Good place to stay for the price.

Better equipped then a hotel at less then half the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Charles J.

not fancy, but was all we needed for a reasonablle price

Nice to have full size refrigerator. Was not fancy, but had all you need. Only miner complaint was easy to miss the driveway.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie V.

Home was clean. Owner was very accommodating.

Mark was an attentive host. Emergency numbers were readily available if needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

Nice private home.

Great centrally located property for Denver/Rocky Mt Park areas. Easy access. Loved having our own space to be comfortable in. Mark was very hospitable. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017