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Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

Family-friendly cabin in Estes Park with a hot tub

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Major mountain peaks, peaceful forest and wildlife while drinking coffee!
Your view as you drive in to Rivendell!
Cozy main living area in same room as kitchen/dining
Full kitchen with equipment for baking, grilling and cooking
Open 2 story feel!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sprague Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Loft (semi private)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Loft area

1 Queen Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279

Larimer County License: 20-NCD0279 Rivendell is our traditional mountain log cabin home with plenty of comfortable acreage and amazing mountain views of the Continental Divide in Rock Mountain National Park! We have a new 7 person hot tub too! We offer a beautiful log-paneled living room with two story ceilings. and a fully equipped kitchen for entertaining. Our favorite room is the sun porch, with ceiling to floor windows looking out at the forest and including stunning views of Mount Ypsilon, Fairchild Mountain, and Chiquita Peak. We spend hours here each morning enjoying the views of mountains, forest, and various wildlife on our 2 ½ acre property. Our guests have seen deer, elk, turkey, moose, black bears and wonderful birds, rabbits and chipmunks.

The outdoor porches are accessed through doors on either side of the sun porch, as well as the front and side doors of the main living room. Grill your favorite meats and vegetables on our outdoor grill located on the side porch by the dining area. This main level has 1 king bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower, 1 queen bedroom, small washer and dryer, sun porch, kitchen, dining and living room with fireplace and front and side outdoor porches with fantastic views.

From the living room, a log stairway leads to the upper level Master Bedroom. This bedroom has two closets, a king bed and a private porch with spectacular views. The bathroom boasts a steam shower and two sinks. A small living area with couches, a table and picture window looking out to the fabulous mountains also looks down to the living room below. On the other side is an open loft bedroom with a trundle bed and closet.

The basement boasts a living room which has 2 couches (one is a sleeper sofa) and a kitchenette with an extra large washer and dryer and also a dinette for eating or playing games. Private king and queen bedrooms with ensuite baths occupy this floor along with an outdoor entrance to a patio with beautiful views.

The unique layout of our cabin accommodates 14 people, but feels cozy enough for two.

The four living areas are perfect for togetherness or privacy, whichever is preferred.

We have outside Security Cameras monitoring the outside door accesses.

Also—be sure to check out our other property in Estes Park, "Bella Vista" at 6600 Highway 7 in front of Longs Peak! VRBO #1781837 is a beautiful mountain home plus two small cabins situated on 12 private acres with a majestic view of Long’s Peak.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a trundle bed in the loft bedroom
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Events

No events allowed
Please note charge is $1000 for unauthorized party
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor fires - see Larimer Co. Living room fireplace is fine. Pet Fee of $1,500 any pets on the property. Strictly Enforced. Thank you.
For the neighbors, please keep the outdoors quiet after 10:30 pm.
The house is handicap accessible and hypo allergenic. Children have had trouble with allergic reactions - please be sensitive

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
Note from host: Please note charge is $1000 for unauthorized party
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this cabin is 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. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Tiny Town Miniature Golf if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Sprague Lake - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Bear Lake Trailhead - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lily Lake - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rivendell Guest Home! RMNP & Superb Vistas! Larimer Cty License: 20-NCD0279 located?

This family-friendly Estes Park cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Murphey's Mountain Park, Moraine Park Museum and Sprague Lake. Sprague Lake Trailhead and Lily Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach J.

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing views. Elk, deer and wild turkeys
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Rivendale Log Cabin in Estes Park for my son’s wedding, and it was absolutely perfect. The home was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully kept; the perfect place for our family to gather during such a meaningful time.From start to finish, communication with the host was kind, thoughtful, and easy, which made our stay even more enjoyable and stress-free.Rivendale will always hold a special place in our hearts,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect, and the views were stunning. Mountains all around us and a place to sit outside and view their beauty on every level. The hot tub was a huge hit! I was very impressed with how the house was stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of dishes, silverware, crockpot, etc. I would love to rent this home again with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

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

Beautiful property and scenery

Close to the park and great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naashon D.

Great Stay!!!!

We had a group of 7 and we all enjoyed the stay I would recommend this to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Excellent fall Estes trip

Working with the owners and managers was excellent and easy. Great location and property was clean, spacious, and comfortable. I would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Mike's 70th Birthday

Had the most wonderful time. Just enough of everything, hikes, good food, laughter and great weather with lots of Moose!!Will definately come back when visiting CO - as more family members want to join in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Awesome

This cabin was so great for our large family. The location was perfect and close to RMNP and Estes Park. Wildlife in the back yard most every day. We had no problems with the cabin, but had to contact Sharon, the manager, just for a couple of things and she quickly responded and helped us. We will return to this cabin again if we can. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

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

Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin is beautiful, so well stocked, lots of space and plenty of bedrooms for everyone. We gathered in the sunroom, played board games, built a snowman, sledded and more. Eight deer visited the cabin on Saturday and Sunday, and we saw two moose yesterday also! Thank you…we arrived after dark and the Christmas lights/Christmas tree being on was very welcoming, and bringing us extra firewood was so thoughtful. After it snowed all night, it was a welcome surprise for someone to come plow the driveway and shovel the walk! Thank you again for sharing your property with us. We will definitely recommend it to our family and friends, and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

dale k.

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

Family Reunion Christmas with young children

The Rivendall Log Cabin is in a wonderful location (hiking trailhead, RMNP adjacent, and Estes Park nearby) and large enough to house a family reunion of fourteen. The cabin was nicely decorated for Christmas. There are numerous sitting areas on each of the three floors to enjoy the views and meals. The lower ratings are due to (1) uncleanliness on arrival, (2) a broken window, (3) inability to handle trash, (4) out-of-order hot-tub, and (5) absence of help by on-site property manager/owner. While this may be unusual, it was a downer for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Rivendell did not disappoint!

Our family truly were blown away by the stunning views of the Rocky Mountains from the porch and master bedroom deck of Rivendell. The house had every amenity we could possibly enjoy including two picnic tables. We really enjoyed eating our meals outdoors on these tables while enjoying the many deer grazing the property and views of the surrounding mountains. Also enjoyed the sounds of birdsong and insects emanating from the land around Rivendell, which is kept natural. We have a family member who is wheelchair bound and it was very easy for her to navigate the house. Can’t recommend Rivendell highly enough! Lots of great memories made this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eryn G., Piedmont, California USA

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

The PERFECT Place for our Run Away Marraige

This property is SO amazing and hosted by a wonderfully attentive family. The home sits on a beautifully picturesque scene for whichever angle you look. It's spacious and has enough room for us all to be together or to taper off and relax one on one. The wildlife was unlike any other and we were able to see elk, deer and bobcats and had the chance to see bear tracks. It's about a brisk walk away from a trail head that has a beautiful hike to some breathtaking views. The owners of this property are so wonderful! They made it extremely easy to access the property, gave wonderful tips and tricks for us and even madea point to check in to make sure we made it in the home. They were a joy to rent from and unlike any other host I've come in contact with. The Newly Wed Ginzel Family will ABSOLUTELY be back to celebrate. We're so thankful to have found this home and the family that hosts it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place. We would love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in beautiful private setting. Close to the park and a short drive to Estes Park, this property was very conveniently located. Had a few small issues upon arrival, but property manager took care of them immediately. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider this property again on a future trip to Estes Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house for our 11-person family. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rivendell was just as listed, LOVED the porch!! Wonderful location, close to Estes and RMNP yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Estes. No issues with water as others have stated(we had 10 in our party that stayed there). Dan, owner and Trish, property manager were wonderful to work with. Saw lot of wildlife during our stay. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you Heard/Drew families for sharing your cabin with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for family gatherings. Hot tub for all especially after long hikes. Out door dining with animal sightings nightly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Great home near Estes Park!

We were so lucky to have found this property and they were able to accommodate us last minute when our other lodging fell through. This home is huge! With more than enough space for our family of 4. Check in process was super quick and easy with instructions sent to us the day before. House was clean and inviting on a beautiful piece of property with a view of the stunning mountains of RMNP. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub that was hot and ready to go and the kids enjoyed the ping pong room! The house is just minutes way from Estes Park and RMNP.We were bummed about the water situation though. Upon our arrival we were told to not use the washing machine due to low water levels in the cistern which was less than ideal but I don’t think it’s something that happens often. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much and would love to book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Plenty of room for all of us and great backyard for kids to explore.The house was close to a Trail where we walked to that went into the Rocky Mountains. Driving to the Rocky Mountain entrance was very close.The shortage of water was an issue because the area was in a drought, but we managed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed 5 days with our extended family of 14. One issue: water. This house has it, but not much of it. If you have a large group and plan on doing laundry, showering, etc., be aware there are signs placed throughout the house cautioning about the cistern’s capacity.A warning about that prior to arrival could have helped us, as my family of 8 had already been on the road for a week and planned on doing laundry.Aside from that, it was a truly wonderful stay. Lovely house, and what a view…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at this lovely home with gorgeous views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemary g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a week with our three children and their families. Great house, well appointed kitchen, three washer/dryers, beautiful vistas.. plenty of deer and elk visited. Lovely vacation home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna S.

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

Remote but close!

Great get away for the family! The park was just 6 minutes down the road but hardly any neighbors. We loved the porch. This is where I spent most of my time. It was quiet from the rest of the house and had an amazing view. The house was well stocked and the 4 living spaces gave us the room we needed to spread out.The only thing we wish we knew was that we weren't allowed to use the washer because of the dry season. We would have prepared better as this was the last stop on our trip and our whole group was planning on doing laundry at this house. The YMCA just down the road was able to accommodate that for us however
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property. Absolutely gorgeous and had everything we wanted. Fully stocked. Great place for large family gathering. Great communication with property manager. Close to Estes Park and RMNP.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbyn T.

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

Get together with friends and family

Our family had a lovely time in this beautiful mountain cabin. Lots of wildlife and amazing views. highly recommend staying here anytime you’re in the Estes Park area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Trish Ronan, Property Manager, Dan & Kelly Heard, Owners

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Dan and Kelly Heard and their daughter and son-in-law Kendra and Patrick Drew are Texans who enjoy several weeks in the Colorado Rockies each year. We have owned this property together since September of 2014 and have enjoyed improving it and sharing it with family, friends, and many fantastic vacationers. Our favorite times are when our other children and grandchildren are all here together.

Why they chose this property

We have owned this property together since September of 2014 and have enjoyed improving it and sharing it with family, friends, and many fantastic vacationers. It is next to the YMCA so you can travel here with friends. We are on a little river too and we can hike directly into the RMNP!

What makes this property unique

In the summer we love hiking together and in the winter snow shoeing close by or skiing at Eldora just over an hour away. We are a little out of town, so you feel private and secluded, but dinner is just 10 minutes away.

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