Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the city centre. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. Consider Performance Park for a night out or The Labyrinth if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
The Stanley Hotel - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Stanley Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Bear Lake Trailhead - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
Getting around
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee on the Rocks - 3 min drive
YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - 5 min drive
Bogey’s - 4 min drive
Penelope's Old Time Burgers - 6 min drive
The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building! on 2 February 2027 start from NZ$1,014, 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 Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building! located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centte, within 2 mi (3 km) of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and Wild Basin Area. Moraine Park Museum and The Labyrinth are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a fabulous girls weekend stay at the Happy Elk. The views from the porch and hot tub were incredible!! The location is so convenient, being only 5 minutes away from the gate to Rocky Mountain Natl Park. The couches are very comfortable and recline for recovering from long hikes! This was my second time staying at the Happy Elk and I’ll definitely be back!
Highly recommend this properly! We all had a wonderful trip! The stay was peaceful and perfect for the 7 of us and our dogs were even welcomed. We will for sure be back! Communication with the host checking on things was amazing to have!
We had an awesome stay! The cabin was extremely clean, comfortable, and in a great location right next to RMNP. The huge fenced-in yard was an absolute win for our dogs and made the stay that much better for us.Check-in was super easy, and the host was awesome. They checked in with us during the trip to make sure everything was going well, which we really appreciated.Great cabin, great location, and very dog friendly. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Great Place to stay. The Studio has two twins and a Murphy bed connecting to a bathroom. All comfortable but keep in mind that those rooms aren't very private from each other. However an amazing kids area. Kitchen had everything we needed, and there was lots of places inside and out to sit and eat together as a group. Very clean, especially considering that it's a pet friendly stay.
We had a fantastic stay! We were in Estes Park for a college reunion with a group of friends, and this house was the perfect home base.The location was excellent—close to everything while still feeling very private. We loved spending time on the patio and watching the hummingbirds, elk, and other wildlife in the backyard. The kitchen was also incredibly well equipped for cooking meals for our group.We’d absolutely recommend this property and would gladly stay here again.
We enjoyed our stay in Estes Park. The home was very clean & comfortable. Our host was quick & thorough in answering our questions. Properties in Estes Park are overpriced compared to other places we’ve traveled. This property was as advertised.
We had a wonderful stay at The Happy Elk. The location was perfect for us to easily access RMNP and restaurants/shops/Lake Estes. We really enjoyed dining on the front porch too. The outdoor space was lovely. The cabin was clean overall - the washer could use a deep clean and the shower has some wear. The shower is very small, but that is clear from the pictures. Could use a venting fan in the bathroom to help with moisture. There is no AC, but the temps were cool enough that it didn’t matter. It was a comfortable and cozy space overall for our family of 4 and dog.
We absolutely loved our stay here, so close to the national park entrance, we went every day of our stay. It was a perfect place to relax in the evenings enjoying the big front porch. Having the fenced yard made letting our dogs outside easy. We saw wildlife out the back door multiple times. Would definitely stay here again!
We had a lovely stay! Great property for a family getaway- dogs and kids. Super close to the park. Property has lovely outdoor areas and the kitchen is well equipped. Thanks for the great stay!
Wonderful stay! We used both cabins (kiddos got the smaller house) jacuzzi was a fabulous little treat and having the washer and dryer was incredibly helpful. Owners are incredibly responsive and check in was easy and fast. Would highly recommend and we will be staying again
Had a wonderful time thanks to a very welcoming host and clean place. The host was responsive to any questions or concerns contributing to the overall experience.
This 2 structure property was perfect for us when we were in EP for my daughter’s wedding. Plenty of space for all of us and very accommodating of the dogs. Joan was very responsive in answering any questions or concerns. Happy to recommend.
This property felt isolated but still close to everything. The hot tub was great, and the add-on studio was perfect for our friends who traveled with us. Overall it was a great stay.
We’ve been to Estes many times. It’s his time we invited some friends who have never been west of Iowa. They loved it! The cabin and studio were perfect for a group of 8 people. Plenty of room on the property for kids to play.
We spent a long weekend with our family celebrating my husband’s retirement. The house is clean, comfortable and cozy. The kitchen is especially well stocked, and the studio gave us plenty of space. The dog love the huge, fenced in backyard! The location is perfect—close to downtown and RMNP.
I stayed at this property for 3 nights. When we arrived we found the floors to be very dirty. The carpets did not look vacuumed and the tile kitchen floor was dirty- I ran a paper towel over the kitchen floor and it was, indeed, very dirty. There were other dirty components of the house, but floors were the worst. The owner offered to send someone over, but we had traveled MANY hours and just wanted to relax and enjoy our family, who had gathered for a wedding. I opted to clean the floor myself. I sent photos of the dirt to the owner. The other major issue that we had was that the twin beds in the studio were extremely uncomfortable and we had to walk through the second bedroom to get to the bathroom. This did not work for us at all. We ended up needing to get a hotel for two of our 8 guests. There was zero compensation for the dirty floors or the fact that we needed to get a hotel.This house has a great yard if you’re traveling with a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry the cleanliness of the floors did not meet your expectations upon arrival.
Prior to arrival, you requested an early check-in. Although we initially explained that our cleaning team needed adequate time to prepare the property between guests, we asked them to expedite the turnover to accommodate your family and provided a complimentary early check-in. When you brought the floors to our attention, it was still before the property's scheduled check-in time. We immediately offered to have the cleaning crew return and address the floors and any other concerns before the normal check-in time, but you declined the offer. We certainly understand that after a long day of travel you preferred to settle in, but we were ready and willing to correct the issue immediately.
We would also like to clarify that before booking, we had extensive conversations by phone and in writing about the property's unique two-building layout, including the studio configuration and bathroom access. These details are also shown in our listing photos and walkthrough video. We understand this layout may not work for every family, which is precisely why we make an effort to clearly disclose it before booking.
Regarding the beds, mattress comfort is subjective, and we are sorry the studio twin beds did not meet the preferences of two members of your group. The property provides sleeping accommodations for up to 10 people, although we limit reservations to 8 guests, giving families additional sleeping options.
We believe in making things right when an issue warrants compensation and have done so for guests when appropriate. In this case, we immediately offered to correct the cleaning concern, the studio layout was accurately disclosed before booking, alternative sleeping options were available, and the studio continued to be used during the reservation. For those reasons, we did not believe a refund of the studio was warranted.
We appreciate your positive comments about our yard and take all guest feedback seriously. Since this stay, every guest who has reviewed the property has given us a 10/10 rating. We believe that reflects the experience we consistently strive to provide and hope every guest enjoys.