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Great Views, Great Location

Apartment with kitchen, near Rocky Mountain National Park

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Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Great Views, Great Location

Mills Drive Guest Cottage (Estes Valley License #6001) is located between downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. There are great views of Long's Peak and surrounding mountains. It sleeps two persons on a queen bed. It is fully equipped for light housekeeping.
Mills Drive is a well-maintained road that goes into Rocky Mountain National Park. This property is convenient to all the activities and attractions of the area. It is only a 2 or 3 minute walk to a stop on the Estes Park Free Summer Shuttle.
Due to the COVID19 pandemic check-in and check-out is done with no or minimal in-person contact with guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 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
Property Registration Number 20-NCD0358

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Views, Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Views, Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Views, Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Views, Great Location located?

Located in the heart of Estes Park, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Backbone Adventures and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Wild Basin Area and Flat Top Mountain Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little place to ease the burden of getting in and out of Estes Park over a weekend. We needed a spot for two nights that was affordable but romantic as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this cozy cabin!! Great neighborhood with incredible views!!! Great communication with owner. Very easy check in and check out process. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed my stay at Jay's place. The lication was perfect for me, close to the park and restaurants. It was bigfer than I had anticipated and has everything you need. I highly recommend this cabin for a single or couple!! I will stay here again when I return to Estes Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Y.

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

Perfect spot :)

Loved it! Awesome stay and ever cooler location :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely perfect. Loved it. Owner was great!! Place was spotless and wonderful. Will recommend and stay again. Love Estes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charis U.

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

Great location!

This was a perfect place to stay for a near by wedding at The Landings plus close to RMNP. The porch was great, very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Great location!

This clean, quiet and cozy cabin was a perfect home base for exploring RMNP. The host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae S.

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

wonderful cozy getaway

we spent our honeymoon here and it was beautiful! we caught some great views and the hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating. the in-house laundry was a lifesaver and it was so nice having a full kitchen to utilize while traveling. 100% would recommend staying here, as we are sure to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa G.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

This was a peaceful little gem of a cottage. The owners live in front and are friendly; you're in the back and will look out over their wild-life filled backyard. The area is not super remote but it is not as busy as other motel-filled spots in the area. Really close to the park. I loved the small back deck too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micki K., Annapolis

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

RMNP Getaway

My partner and I were impressed from the moment we walked in. It was clean and welcoming! Short drive to the Beaver Meadow entrance made it easy to truly enjoy the experience! Jay was very responsive and a really great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Amazing stay!

My husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience at the cottage! The location could not have been any better as we loved the convenient proximity to RMNP. The views were wonderful, and the cottage was clean and well appointed. To top it all off, Jay was an excellent host who was responsive and available to us. We were so sad for our trip to end, but we know where we will be returning to for our future trips to Estes Park. Thank you for the amazing stay, Jay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

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

Cozy Cottage

the Mills Cottage was s a cozy place to relax and unwind from a day spent in RMNP and Estes Park! This was one of the top places we have stayed in terms of cleanliness! I don’t think I have ever seen chrome fixtures sparkle like they do here! Jay is very accommodating and gave great advice about the area. Loved that there was a gas grill so we could grill steaks one night too! Great for a couple to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G.

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

Delightful cottage

Very clean and updated cottage, fully furnished, equipped kitchen. Gravel path to cottage from parking area. Beautiful Mountain View’s from back balcony overlooking seasonal stream. Very close to YMCA conference center. The small refrigerator fit under the countertop. Plenty of counter space. Manger on site and very helpful. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thom L., Akron Ohio

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

Hiking home base

This cottage was exactly what we were looking for. It is comfortable, well maintained and has everything you need for a trip to RMNP. Being close to the gate, we could be there in minutes to enter for our 6am timed entry and get to Bear Lake to park. Jay is a warm informative host who clearly knows and loves the area. We made a few meals, didn’t have to deal with the chaos and traffic of the town unless we needed something there. The more remote location was perfect. We walked to the Rock Inn for a great dinner our last night. What a gem. We hope to stay again, and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Sweet Cottage and Priceless View

We loved our seven night stay in the cottage. The owners were welcoming, yet gave us privacy. The cottage was very clean and nicely furnished. The view out back of the snow covered mountains was priceless. We loved waking up every morning and looking out the windows at the mountains. The neighborhood was quiet. The little creek that flows behind the house was lovely. One evening at sunset we saw two large male elk walk along the creek just below the deck --wow! The cottage is less than a mile from the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park -- so convenient. We will be back again, hopefully next June. We would highly recommend this cottage. .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in, place is very clean and cozy! Thanks Jay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this comfortable, affordable,and attractive cottage. The electric fireplace, ceiling fan, and Jacuzzi tub are nice amenities. My husband and I slept well here, and we ate most of our breakfasts and dinners here as well. I love the location because we didn’t need to drive through Estes Park to get to the national park. We highly recommend it. Jay, our host, was accessible but respectful our privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deardra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience! Great Vrbo, Jay was a awesome host! The cabin was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice private cabin. Good location. Appreciated coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite the studio-like accommodations, everything was so spacious and not crowded at all. The kitchen had tons on counter space and storage, as did the bathroom. The beautiful balcony was great for bird watching and stargazing. One thing to note is that mattress is on the soft side, which we liked, but keep in mind if that’s a deal breaker. In unit laundry was extremely convenient for us and the location was perfect. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this cozy little space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect! It had everything I needed for a wonderful stay. A fireplace heater, AC, all kitchenware for a nice meal, Roku/Smart TV. And the location was outstanding - so close to both RMNP, Bear Lake, and to town! Lots of wildlife, birds, deer/elk visited as well :)I would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage and the location. It was easy to get into Rocky Mountain National Park and explore! Thanks for sharing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Nice and Quiet

The cottage was in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town. Well equipped such that it felt like we were in our own house. Mr Vetter was a kind man that I had a nice visit with as we were leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel R.

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

Great base for Rocky Mountain National Park/Indian Peaks

This "chalet" was ideal for me. The place had all the amenities one could expect and more, plus a simple but efficient layout. You can see a snow-capped peak or two from the deck out back (equipped with a grill) as well as a small stream. A neighbor's bird feeder attracts feathered-friends that were unfamiliar to me.And it would be difficult to find an available property closer to the park entrance...or to the road leading south along the eastern edge of the park to Indian Peaks. If you want, you can stock up on supplies in Estes Park and avoid that traffic for the rest of your stay...although the town has several charming shops accessible if you avoid peak times and find a place to park.The chalet sits diagonally next to the owners' "big house." That may freak some out, but I had several pleasant conversations with them and they leave you alone unless you need something. They have thoughtfully created a mini-guidebook with everything from to local eating establishments to their favorite hikes.It's a newer structure and very clean and attractive (compared to some of the houses down the road, FWIW).I would for sure stay there again.-IMPORTANT: Well before your visit, get your timed entry passes to the national park...and parking passes for Indian Peaks if desired.
View of the back deck
Alberta Falls...Pro tip - start your hike at BEAR LAKE, not at the Cascade Canyon lot/shuttle stop. This way, the first part of the trail is all downhill. You can then return to the "standard" starting point, and grab the shuttle back to your vehicle
Keep your eyes open in RMNP. You never know who may be looking down at you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joachim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jays cottage is in an excellent condition and includes everything for a comfortable stay. The Beaver Meadow entrance station of the RMNP less than 5 minutes from the cottage, so it's very convenient for a visit of RMNP. And Jay is a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jay Vetter

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We retired to Estes Park in 2013 after living in Nebraska for 40 years.

Why they chose this property

The property includes a home in which we live and garage with a loft apartment above it in addition to the cottage. We bought it as our retirement home because of its location and great mountain views. We have vacationed here regularly since 1970 and have always wanted to spend more time here.

What makes this property unique

We appreciate that we have extra space for family to visit and are also able to generate a little extra income while welcoming guests who love this area as much as we do.

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