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Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat

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Honey Bear Creek Lodge
Honey Bear Creek Lodge
New Front Deck with handmade ski/Adirondack rocking chairs
Honey Bear Creek Lodge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Black Hawk, CO
  • Place, Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Rocks Amphitheater
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest/Game Room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat

Please note it is best to inquire on availability in advance to booking… I am pretty quick to respond! Honey Bear Creek is a newly remodeled cabin nestled in the Mountains situated near Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Town of Nederlands and Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. Guests can enjoy wildlife, hiking, rock climbing and 4x4ing with access to Boulder and Denver less than an hour away.

It's a very private mountain retreat with a large modern open concept. We have few neighbors... except maybe some foxes, moose and deer!

Enjoy the wood burning stove and sleeping for up to 8 guests with 4 Bed/2 Baths (1 king/2 queens/1 Double), laundry, new kitchen, WiFi/5G cell booster and smart TV. Bohemian design with lots of artist touches.

So much opportunities to relax with handmade rocking ski chairs on the patio, Adirondack chairs by the creek, vibrating leather reading chair and a massage, yoga, workout room in the basement.

We are all kinds of friendly! – pet friendly, 420 friendly, LGBT friendly and family friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat our home with respect, be considerate of neighbors, clean up after your pet. Keep the porch lights on for security & keep animals away.
Smoking cigarettes and cigars is not permitted. 420 & vaping is ok. Be mindful of local rules about building fires, etc & cigarette disposal.

There is no Trash Removal at the cabin. It is a 'pack in - take out' responsibility. Instructions and locations are provided in the guest guide.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2703693vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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

About the area

Black Hawk

Located in Black Hawk, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Washington Hall and Central City Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carousel of Happiness and Teller House. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Black Hawk, CO

What's nearby

  • Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manchester Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater - 52 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Empower Field at Mile High - 59 min drive - 80.0 km
  • Coors Field - 59 min drive - 79.9 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 80 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Last Shot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gold Dirt Distillery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Very Nice Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honey Bear Creek Artists Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly Black Hawk cabin is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending and Manchester Lake. Carousel of Happiness and Thorn Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffani L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Any concerns we had were immediately resolved. It’s very welcoming and we had a great experience. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cozy experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing!! It was perfectly equipped and cozy! We enjoyed our stay! Seeing the wildlife all around the cabin was definitely a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Peace and quiet

Location was perfect for our needs. Quiet area with some beautiful scenery to explore and some wildlife in the area to watch. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Fun and relaxing retreat

Beautiful views, cute house and responsive hosts. Loved every minute of our time here.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great, the area was magical and the hosts were AMAZING. This was a great experience and family trip. This was the last family trip my wife and I planned and booked before her untimely passing. This helped bring some much needed healing to our family and the hosts (who were unaware of our circumstance) made it so much better just by being themselves! The property manager was also the BEST! If you’re looking for a REAL mountain life experience, BOOK NOW!! On a side note, prepare your mind and body for the elevation and familiarize yourself with the environment. Again, this is REAL mountain life, in nature. If you’re lucky, like we were, you will see some wildlife closer than 99% of the population gets to experience. Yes, we saw the moose!You can get up to about 9000ft hiking to the summit behind the cabin and get some awesome views. If you like to stargaze, take your telescope, binoculars, or just lay back and enjoy the mountain sky. *note* All pics uploaded were on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Cozy Cabin retreat

Nice cabin for family to stay in. Close to ski resorts and Nederland. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Mountain Adventure

Private mountain cabin centrally located to Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver, Boulder, Nederland, Eldora, Golden and local casinos. Cabin was perfect for our first visit to Colorado area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawne H.

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

Trie mountain living

This cabin is just as described. Local fox family visits every morning. Saw more moose while here than anywhere else in CO. Calvin was quick to respond and David, the property care taker, was an amazing guy all around, super helpful and knowledgeable. Would absolutely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your cabin!guy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta A.

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

Very cozy cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin nested in the beautiful woods of Colorado. The place was clean and well equiped and location was awesome! Just 15 min drive from Nederlands town which has great Nepalese restaurant as well as nice bar with smoked wings. Cal was very quick to respond. Highly recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful mountain stay

Honey Bear was the perfect cabin for a summer family adventure vacation. We were ages 18 - 69 and were able to do so much within 15 miles - hike, fish, eat and shop. Some days we had softball in Boulder or a bike tour in Frisco or golf in Evergreen and we couldn’t ask for a better location. A family of fox visit the neighbor every night, moose and mama live down the road, and there was even a bear in the neighborhood when we were there. Our host was very responsive and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a more laid-back, authentic, summer mountain experience! We would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor Y.

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

A peaceful retreat

This place is perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the mountains. The beds were comfortable, and amenities were as promised. Starlink for Wifi worked out well (unless everyone was streaming). Just have to remember you can't expect city-broadband and modern-house plumbing in the woods! Would return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Great location and spot to relax

We truly enjoyed our stay in the mountains! The area was beautiful and quiet. The house suited all our needs, but there was one mis-listed item and that is that it does not have AC. There was one overly warm day that it would have been helpful, but we made do and were not too uncomfortable with windows open. Could use a deep cleaning but nothing was terribly bad. Neighbor was nice and wildlife was abundant. Foxes and chipmunks daily, saw a moose up the road and deer from the home. Overall, would stay again and had a wonderful stay!
Creek across street
Fox on neighbor’s home
Fox on side of home
Moose up the road
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy and Kathleen W.

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

Quiet and cozy

This property is located in the perfect spot. If you love hiking or biking then this house is perfect as the Golden Gate State park is a short drive away. We spotted several deer roaming around near the house. The hike up hill behind the cabin is well worth the effort as the views are spectacular at the top. The house has an open floor plan and the internet connection was great. It offers all of the comforts of home and the host is very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Thanks you Calvin.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed our stay

The cabin/house was enjoyed! The host was easy to communicate with and responsive to needs and questions. Some minor recommendations were offered to the host as critiques on the stay, but they could be easily accommodated. Those included that the dishes seemed to need a rinse from lacking recent use, a drying rack near the sink would be handy to accommodate family sized groups, the massage table in the listing was unavailable due to being broken without notice to the renting tenant which offered some disappointment, and a few creature comforts that we would have traditionally expected were absent and would have more easily been picked up in town before arriving, instead of arriving to find them absent. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Family Getaway

We had an amazing time, wonderful cabin! The hosts were great with communication and just a beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Calvin Smith

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We are dedicated to ensuring you have the best stay possible! As avid travelers we love meeting and talking with new people from around the world. We do live in Denver and may not be available in person and will leave you alone if that's more your speed! That said, we will monitor local weather and emergency services and reach out if anything to help make your stay safe and more convenient. We are welcoming, friendly, and can provide tons of information on fun and interesting stuff to do in and around the area.

Why they chose this property

Honey Bear Creek is located in a rural community in Colorado’s high country, neighboring the continental divide, yet less than an hour west of downtown Denver. Neighboring communities (within 5-10 minutes) such as Rollinsville, Eldora Ski Resort and Nederlands with Boulder, Black Hawk and Central City are approximately 30 minutes away. Hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowshoeing, cross country and back country skiing are among the many activities enjoyed by guests to Honey Bear Creek.

Our spectacular outdoor playground includes Golden Gate Canyon State Park, the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, the James Peak Wilderness area, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway. Limited-stakes gambling at Black Hawk and Central City, historical tours, museums, an art gallery, the Central City opera, shops, and community events such as a spring flea market, the summer county fair, and fall and winter festivals also offer visitors a taste of excitement, history, culture and community.

What makes this property unique

We are dedicated to ensuring you have the best stay possible! As avid travelers we love meeting and talking with new people from around the world. We do live in Denver and may not be available in person and will leave you alone if that's more your speed! That said, we will monitor local weather and emergency services and reach out if anything to help make your stay safe and more convenient. We are welcoming, friendly, and can provide tons of information on fun and interesting stuff to do in and around the area.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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