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"The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161

Holiday home in Estes Park with kitchen and balcony

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Back deck with amazing views, seating, gas fire pit table, hot tub and grill
Back deck with amazing views, seating, gas fire pit table, hot tub and grill
What a way to end your day
Sit on the swing and relax
Great Room with Living/Dining/Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Estes Park Golf Course
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

"The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161

Enjoy the solitude of the Rockies located in the Carriage Hills Subdivision Estes Park.
Roughly 5 miles from the Rocky Mountain National Park and Down town Estes
Park (Many shops, restaurants and bars)!
The space
Inside:
Upon entering you will be greeted with stunning mountain views and a well-designed
space. This extravagant vacation retreat is split between 2 levels offering different
options for entertaining and space for the family to spread out. The main level has the
large open kitchen with eat at island, dining table, living room, and the access to our
deck and hot-tub. The master bedroom with gas fireplace and an en-suite bathroom
Also on the main floor is a full bathroom and 2 more bedrooms. Retreat downstairs and you will find a family living room, 4th bedroom, 3rd bathroom and laundry room. The downstairs family room along with a desk for catching up on emails or work.

This property does NOT have Air-conditioning. The cool mountain nights allow the home to cool down quickly.

Outside:
Once on deck, you will find the hot-tub overlooking stunning views. In late spring and summer there is a lush lawn and flowers. The home is a perfect launch point for outdoor enthusiasts or those who simply wish to come relax and enjoy the mountains and scenery.

This home is located in a neighborhood with residents living close by. You will need to respect the county quiet hours and no flying drones on the property or in the neighborhood.

It is recommending AWD or 4WD during snowy season. The drive is easy for the elevation we are located at HOWEVER, this is subjective to each individual experience. With the climate and natural elements.

Parking is on the driveway only and garage. Snow removal in the winter months for the Driveway before arrival and do our very best to maintain it but with unpredictable high winds throughout the year, snow drifts are common. We cannot guarantee the sidewalk will be completely cleared prior to your arrival. Please come prepared with the right gear. This means hiking shoes or snow boots with good footing. We do provide snow shovels for guests to use. Many guests love and enjoy this experience, but if you are not the adventurous type or do not have experience in these elements this might not be the rental for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns before booking.
Guest access
Our entire home is available to guests. Self-check in instructions will be sent before your stay. This is a home in addition to being a vacation rental, owner items may be present in the home.

Other things to note
If it snows during your stay guests may need to shovel the deck to clear a path. 4WG vehicles are required October - May. 3 cars max.

Rocky Mountain National Park will implement another pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system from May 23 through October 20, 2025. If you plan on visiting Rocky Mountain National Park during your stay please visit their website for details about reservations.

STAIRS
You are required to go down steps, this is a bi-level home.

GAS FIREPACE: (Family room and master bedroom)
Use anytime you want.

PARTIES OR EVENTS
There are no parties or events allowed at the rental you will be evicted.
You must be 30 or older to book. Person making the reservation must stay at the property during the booking dates.
Maximum occupancy is 8 guests.
No use of drones on the property or in the neighborhood.
If house rules are broken we reserve the right to withhold your security deposit and/or
cancel your reservation.

County Quite Hours/ Noise Ordnance 7:00pm- 7:00am are strictly enforced.

CHILDPROOFING
Guest understands that no special efforts have been made to “childproof” this house
and accepts the risk or harm to any children/infants we allow on the property.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Due to the popular nature of this rental, WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE EARLY
CHECK-INS AND LATE CHECK-OUTS. We need this small window of time in-between
guests to prepare for your stay.

Electric Vehicles: EV's
We do not allow charging of any EV's at this property with out discussion and written permission by the Property Managers. Any violation of this policy will result in loss of security deposit.

This home is managed by Rocky Mountains Property Services, a family owned and operated business local to Estes Park.

We value hospitality and strive for a 5-star experience!

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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: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is not child proof
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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
No Events No Exceptions, this home is licensed for 8 people no other people are to be in the home. Any party or gathering of any kind are NOT allowed.
Person booking this property must be one staying at the property. No sub-letting. This person must also be at least 30 years old and have ID

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 21-ZONE3161

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Carriage Hills, a neighbourhood in Estes Park, this holiday home 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. Estes Park Memorial Observatory 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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Map
Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Marys Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Brew - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Shining" Mountain Retreat #21-ZONE3161 located?

Located in Carriage Hills, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Marys Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Golf Course and Seven Keys Lodge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was excellent! The home was comfortable and clean! The hot tub was really nice! The Firepit was lovely. Instructions were thorough and easy to understand. Neighborhood was nice. Loved that we could hear elk and see wildlife around us. It was close enough to everywhere we wanted to go but far enough out that we didn’t feel like we were on top of our neighbors. Super nice home. High quality finishes throughout. Super nice lawn and landscaping. Kitchen is nicely stocked. Great View of Longs Peak!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location on south edge of Estes Park. Property as described. It is very warm without air condition in the hottest part of summer, but there are lots of fans and is manageable. Very nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabbatha H.

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

Family Time in the Mountains

We loved our stay! The house was exactly as pictured and the views from the deck were fantastic. It was close to Estes Park city center and to the RMNP entrance. Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Excellent Rental

Very well equipped home, good communication with property manager, beautiful view from back deck and perfect proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain national Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONALD A.

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

September

Very very nice house, easy to get to, enjoyed it very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Mountain Luxury!

This house is an amazing mountain get away with a breathtaking view of Longs Peak! We so loved staying here and enjoyed the views, the wildlife and the quiet surrounding the property. We had an amazing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. We all agreed it was one of the best properties we have stayed out. It felt like home and we will definitely recommend this property to friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Family time!

House was beautiful. We had enough room for 6 adults and 1 toddler. Deck was a great place to hang out. House was close to everything we needed. The home was comfortable and perfect. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Great home with epic views

Really great home for 3 couples to get away. Magical views, especially at sunset. This home is also away from the tourists! Only downside - quiet hours start at 7pm. Not a huge deal for us as we were up early hiking. But the neighbors complained when we were in the hot tub chatting over a beer at 7:30pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Wonderful Mountain Home, but….

The home is lovely and everything inside and outside the home as perfect as the pictures reveal. It was a good size home for our group and very comfortable . It is also within a 7-10 minute ride to town which was extremely convenient. After a long day of hiking, there is nothing better than to jump into a jacuzzi to relax those sore muscles. The outside deck offers a fire pit to relax and enjoy the wonderful mountain view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great house, view and location

Great house that was clean and exactly like its pictures. House was very well stocked for cooking. View was fantastic and the location was perfect. Only down side was one bedroom had a matress you could feel the spirngs in and a neighbor that complained about music we were playing outside before the noise ordinance was active but the property manager was great about it and handled it professionally. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Troy

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

Pictures do not lie!

The pictures on the site are not enhanced. You really are that close to the mountains. The views are amazing and we saw mule deer and elk directly in front of us when sitting out on the deck in evening. Home is clean, stocked and comfortable. Communication with host was quick and clear. Location is excellent. Can't emphasize enough how amazing the deck is. Large deck with great views of mountains and wildlife. Recommending this rental to my friend for his family vacation. Loved IT!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

inadequate beds for six adults. The one bed was not a queen, so one couple had to move to a hotel. Insufficient crockery and cutlery, for eight people. Poor internet connection. It was expensive so we expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Katie H.

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

Nice home, a few misses

Our family of 7 (grandparents, parents and 3 kids (5, 8, 10)) stayed for a long weekend in the fall. We take regular trips to Estes and it’s a fantastic vacation spot. The home is in a quiet neighborhood, with great park access (meaning you don’t have to navigate downtown traffic to get there.) outdoor spaces are top notch, including a great deck, hot tub, and clubhouse for kids. All a hit! One thing to note is that the 7-7 noise ordinance is taken very seriously, so we didn’t use the outdoor facilities after dark for fear of an aggravated neighbor that was noted in literature at the house. Inside was also well decorated, and beds/rooms worked out well. We had plenty of space and the access to washer/dryer is always a big plus. There were a few downsides, mainly related to this being a VRBO that is also a home. We didn’t have enough dishes or silverware to go around for more than one meal, which meant we were washing up a lot. There also oddly wasn’t any Kleenex around (although plenty of all other staples were found). Finally, while kids loved the coloring books and toys/games, I kept feeling like we were using other folks’ stuff without asking. Ultimately, it’s good to know that this is someone’s residence, not a full time vacation home, so it’s just different than where we’ve stayed before. A beautiful place, great views, just a little differently appointed than we’d hoped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view! Large kitchen, and the master suite was huge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of eight nurses, longtime colleagues and friends, had a wonderful stay at this home. The property was exactly as pictured-clean, well-maintained, with a great hot tub and exceptional views. The master bedroom and bathroom shower were especially nice, and the layout worked well for our large group. Note the master bedroom does not have blinds or curtains, which didn't bother us but something to keep in mind. The room with the twin beds had flannel sheets so you might consider bringing your own if that is a problem for you. The location was ideal, just outside Estes Park and only a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Every questions was answered quickly, and the house was well stocked with toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags, which made our stay even more comfortable. The only drawback was the strict noise ordinance from 7 pm to 7 am, which I think is the county ordinance. While the deck was quite nice we felt limited in enjoying it in the evening. We were also able to park in the garage which I liked. Overall, this VRBO met nearly all of our needs, and I would recommend it to others looking for a comfortable and conveniently located place to stay. I would rent this VRBO again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb M.

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

Amazing stay.

Property was just as advertised, spectacular! Super clean, nice neighborhood, close to everything will being amongst the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

What a great vacation!

The house was welcoming & comfortable. The deck was my favorite place to be! Location was so convenient to town, RMNP & other activities. We had a great time and thank the owners for sharing their beautiful home. Renee, the property manager, was very helpful & responsive as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 6 adults in our family group, and the home was very comfortable and beautiful. We spent lots of time hanging out at the house. It was a lovely place to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great house to spend a week in

Very comfortable home, great views
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a magical stay and the home is in the most glorious location--elk were roaming by and deer and bunnies and if you can stay here you will be glad you did.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim W.

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

outstanding views

nice size property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Scenic and Cozy

The property was amazing! We spent lots of time on the patio enjoying the views, hot tub, and watching the bunnies play in the yard. The home was clean and spacious. We went in July and the weather was hot during the day and cooled down at night. The kitchen was well appointed and the restrooms were nicely stocked. It was a quick drive to town, and we enjoyed the Tram, horseback riding and UTV riding. We would stay here again definitely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gayle r.

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

Great

We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Family Getaway

Everything about the rental was just as advertised. Large amount of space for my family of 5 adults. Views are gorgeous from the deck, but really everywhere you look is beautiful. Very easy route from house to Estes, all areas of RMNP, other scenic areas, and of course to and from the Denver airport. Everything seemed clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Used the hot tub a couple of nights with no problem. Nice to look at the stars above. Quiet hours didn't really affect us since we were up and out very early everyday so we weren't necessarily up past10/11 each night anyway. All of the directions provided for entry were accurate and easy. Any time I reached out to the manager prior to the visit and once during, they were very responsive. Definitely recommend this home as long as the quiet hours would not impact your type of stay. Everything was great. Photos of the property is exactly what you get. Everything was in good condition and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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