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Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living room with gas fireplace in winter.
Master bedroom with King Bed.
The deck in back of Elkhorn Cottage with a view of Longs Peak. Gas Fire pit.
Front of Elkhorn Cottage in the winter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6159.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Historic Estes Park
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views

License #3133

Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home, Beautiful Views, Close to town and RMNP, Wi-Fi

This unique property can be rented as 2B/2B or 3B/3B. There is a separate (detached) guest suite (Moose Room) that has a nice bedroom, bathroom and small deck. Please see picture of house plans for layout. The property can accommodate 2-6 guests. The base rate is based on 2 person occupancy and each additional guest is $25 per person per night. **The guest suite (Moose Room) is never rented separately from the main house. The garage is not included in the rental.

This beautiful mountain cottage sits on 1.8 acres with amazing views of Longs Peak, Twin Sisters, Old Man Mountain and Fall River. The original founders of the Elkhorn Lodge built the home in 1934, hence the name Elkhorn Cottage. While there have been many updates, this home boasts of originals giving it the perfect cozy mountain feel. The cottage has hardwood floors, large stone gas fireplace and a fully stocked “retro” style kitchen. The bedrooms are large and the ceilings are tall. The main cottage is 2B/2B and there is a separate guest suite that is 1B/1B (Moose Room). A large deck sits across the entire back of the home that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. It’s about a half-mile walk to the downtown strip via a sidewalk at the end of the street and a short 3.8-mile drive to the less crowded Fall River RMNP entrance.

The master bedroom has a King size bed and French doors that open up to the large deck. The other bedroom in the main house has a queen size bed with 2 large windows. The bedroom in the guest suite (Moose Room) has a queen size bed, a full bathroom with a tub/shower, and a small private deck. The guest suite has a mini fridge and coffee maker. All bedrooms have walk in closets and TV/DVD players. The Moose Room will NOT be rented to another party separately from the main house.

There is a Samsung 50” class 8 series LED 4K UHD smart TV in the family room (inside the armoire) so that guests can use their own subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu etc. The house has BASIC cable TV and it has great WiFi.

Elkhorn Cottage is close to many popular wedding venues including The Stanley Hotel, SkyView at Fall River Village and Black Canyon Inn.

Rocky Mountain National Park:
3.8 to Fall River Visitors Center entrance (less traffic)
3.4 to Beaver Meadow’s Entrance

Outdoor propane fire pit
Washer/dryer
Sleeps 2-6

A note about trip insurance...2020 was an exceptionally difficult year for our vacation rentals and we learned the importance of trip insurance. The pandemic shut us down and we lost about 4 months of revenue and in the fall we dealt with unprecedented wildfires where the entire town of Estes was evacuated for several days. We actually didn't know if we would have a home to go back to or if any of our properties would survive the wildfires. As the owner of the home, I have done my best to make this house a home away from home for guests. I believe it is the traveler's responsibility to get travel insurance for their trip. It is not the owner's responsibility to give the traveler a refund or to re-book their trip due to unforeseen circumstances. If I re-book your trip for a later date, then I am losing income because now another guest cannot book it. I simply cannot give refunds or re-book due to any circumstances in which the traveler does not make the trip. It's very simple...GET TRAVEL INSURANCE! This protects the traveler and the owner in natural disaster situations that include but is not limited to pandemics, wildfires, floods, blizzards, car accidents, death or death of a family member, illness, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, asteroids, alien invasions, drone attacks, zombie attacks, war, terrorists attacks, riots or any other act of God. Some of these may sound ridiculous, but this has gotten to be a crazy world and anything can happen! Please just get trip insurance and if you decide not to, then do not get upset with the owner for not giving a refund or re-booking. This is my livelihood and I thank you kindly for your understanding and cooperation!



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3133

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Elevations Eatery and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views located?

Located in the heart of Estes Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Performance Park and Historic Estes Park. Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kim Trees

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I Love Estes Park!
Moved to Estes Park in 2016
From DeSoto, TX
Graduated from Texas A&M in College Station
Spent 22 years in education (16 yrs as a high school librarian)
Co-owner of several other vacation rentals in Estes Park. See EstesParkGetaways

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property the moment I stepped into the house. I knew right away this was THE HOUSE! This place has so many original and beautiful features yet plenty of updates. The house has been exceptionally maintained over the years! The rooms and closets are large and there are plenty of windows to see the beautiful views. It has an amazing deck to enjoy it all! The living room has an awesome stone fireplace and mantel. It just has that cozy mountain feel you expect to experience when you come to a mountain town. I love the retro style kitchen with the vintage Wedgewood Stove. I think the guest suite is a really cool feature to the property. I think it adds some versatility and privacy. I was also very intrigued by the history of the home and its ties to the Elkhorn Lodge across the street. The location is perfect (so close to town and the park) and the lot size is large. All the other homes within site are nice. The views are incredible...there's not many places that have mountain and river views! I don't know what else to say...it's just the perfect place! It's also one level living...there's no big steps to have to climb, which is great for my parents! It's hard to find one level living in Estes Park. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the wildlife. The elk and deer seem to always be nearby and they are so fun to watch! One final note, I bought the place in the winter and had no idea until summer rolled around that the front flower garden is spectacular. It takes a lot of weeding and watering, but the flowers have been amazing all summer! LOVE THIS PLACE!

What makes this property unique

Walk to the downtown strip
Not far from the Fall River entrance to the park which is less crowded
Close to Safeway
Great views - mountains and river
Typically lots of wildlife
Comfy beds and quality linens and decor
House sits on almost 2 acres

Languages:

English

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