Updated log cabin on 4 acres w/ views, pond, creek, wildlife, RMNP nearby

This is a sort of hidden corner of paradise on the Front Range - only 80 minutes from Denver (45 from Boulder) but very peaceful, dark night sky (stars!) and relatively untraveled, with lots of wildlife and great things to see and do. It's a nice alternative to the I-70 corridor mob scene and not too far from town if you need supplies. Great antique and coffee shops nearby.

Cabin is just four miles (in either direction) from the Wild Basin entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Long's Peak Trailhead, and has great hike and bike options out the front door, as well.

This is a quiet community of mostly summer residents, but is great to visit year-round. Ours is one of a few year-round weatherized houses in the area, and is bright and comfortable. The Meeker Park Lodge just up the road is open in the summer, and offers a small shop, square dancing, horseback riding and movies.

Our cabin is one of the newer places in the area - built in 1994 from old logs, with an open floor plan and furnished with eclectic comfortable furniture and antiques. The floors on the first floor are cork, with colorful rugs. The large sitting room and open kitchen/ eating area are the heart of the house, with a high ceiling and picture windows. Upstairs is a large loft that includes ping-pong, a writing desk and a sectional/sofa bed. In the rear downstairs are two comfortable bedrooms and bathroom, with tub, shower and washer/ dryer. A large deck has adirondack chairs and an outdoor dining area.

Most of the houses in the area are in the woods. Ours was built in a meadow with a pond and creek. From the front picture windows and large deck (also visible from the loft) the views are unparalleled. Both Mt. Meeker (the south side of Long's Peak) and the Twin Sisters area of the national park are visible, and change constantly with the light and the season.

Pond is not fishable/swimmable but attracts a lot of wildlife. Creek is small but may be fished or played in. There are many trailheads nearby! Maps & guides to plants, animals and trails are provided in the cabin, as are binoculars.

This is a family cabin that we use regularly, but open to renters when possible. It is intentionally rustic – intended for restful getaways from city living. The water comes from a well, and drinking water is provided in large jugs through a separate dispenser. There is no television, though there is wifi sufficient for streaming on your own devices, should you choose. There is no cell phone service at the cabin though most phones function through the wifi signal. There is a hard wired phone for local calls and emergency use.

Being in a meadow means that the home occasionally attracts flies, mice and other critters. We actively control for pests and strive to minimize the impact on our guests, but the rustic nature of the space is not a good fit for everyone.