Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden

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A picnic area with stone tables and benches, surrounded by dense forest and a rocky hillside.
A picnic area with two benches and a stone fire pit.
Two people interacting with a stream under a concrete structure.
A stone outdoor table with a matching bench, set on a grassy area.
A frozen stream with snow-covered ground and bare branches.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Golden, CO
  • Place, Eldorado Canyon State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Walker Ranch Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Golden

Located in Coal Creek Canyon, a neighbourhood in Golden, Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golden History Center and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carousel of Happiness and Field Of Corpses Haunted Attraction. Colorado Railroad Museum and Fiske Planetarium are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Map
Golden, CO

What's nearby

  • Eldorado Canyon State Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Walker Ranch Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 26 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Folsom Field - 28 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 27 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flats Beer Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Last Stand Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coal Creek Coffee and Books - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Flats Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly Kit Carson Cottage on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Loved being close to my family. My stay was nice and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Location and price were great. Could use a little updating but overall good experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin close to Denver

Very convenient location. You live in a forest but still close to Denver. About an hour drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. The cabin has everything you need to comfortable stay for a few days, so you can enjoy the nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great time. As we were spending a week we planned and brought food with us. We were surprised to find there was no stove or oven. We wish we knew this ahead of time. There was a convection hot plate and a toaster oven. We were able to compromise. It was centrally located to every thing we wanted to do. The kids saw the Maria concert at red rocks and we did several hikes. It was very clean. It was cost appropriate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It’s a trailer y’all. Yes it’s in the photo but still shocking. No stove. Two grills outside but neither operational. Dishes all dirty. Pillow in guest room so gross I had to put it on the shelf so no one used it. Instead of receiving an entry code and internet information, I received multipage marketing emails filled with rules. When I asked about the code I got attitude. The area around the property was interesting at least.If dirty trailers are your thing this is your spot, otherwise there are cleaner, more affordable options out there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Please note that the Guest never contacted me about ANY issue or concern so this review is quite a surprise... Yes, the photos are accurate. The stove is a 2-burner Induction Stovetop with the magnetic pans included for the fastest heating possible for any stove types so not sure what the issue was. We have Induction Stovetops in 10 of our 29 rentals and they work wonderfully and we never have complaints about them... I will check with the cleaner to make sure dishes are clean and the 1 pillow is removed or cleaned properly. The door code was sent to the Guest 1 day prior to the stay but they did not see it although it is documented clearly in Vrbo in both the Vrbo app and the Vrbo messages to the Guest. Our home is very affordable compared to other homes in the area so that again is not accurate...
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy

Property was not well kept. Grass needed cutting. Bed linens didn’t appear to be as clean as they should have been.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Host was gracious enough to let us cancel when we got there and realized it was an hour away from the ball field we were going to be driving too for the next four days. Only problem was there was no cell service at the property so I couldn’t retrieve the door code or WiFi password he had sent me. Just screenshot your stuff before you get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great price, stunning views and quiet location. Just around the corner is a café with lots to do in either direction of the property. We were very pleased on all the amenities that were provided in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom areas. There was three of us in the space was a little tight but that was OK because we spent most of our time exploring that area Colorado. The property owner was very open to feedback about some plumbing and floor concerns. I would definitely rent again with this property owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kit Carson Cottage in fall.

We had a weekend tent camping trip planned, but Mother Nature made us reconsider. Luckily, this little 'cottage' was available with short notice! We enjoyed our stay even though the weather made it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. The Kit Carson Cottage was clean, warm and quiet. Communication with the host was great. He contacted us quickly when there was an issue. (It was related to hurricane force winds- no fault of the property owner.) Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Glad our Kit Carson Cottage in Coal Creek Cabins supported you: "Luckily, this little 'cottage' was available with short notice! We enjoyed our stay even though the weather made it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. The Kit Carson Cottage was clean, warm and quiet. Communication with the host was great." Hope you return soon to 1 of our 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 15 Florida Beach Homes or Tennessee River homes! Regards, Rex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I wanted

When I was looking for a place to stay during my Colorado vacation, I wanted something quiet and outside the city. This place was perfect! The cabin was clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot. It was centrally located so we were able to make day trips to Boulder, Denver, Golden, Red Rocks, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to enjoy nature!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Glad our Kit Carson Lodge at Coal Creek Cabins is "Just what I wanted. When I was looking for a place to stay during my Colorado vacation, I wanted something quiet and outside the city. This place was perfect! The cabin was clean and tidy, and had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot. It was centrally located so we were able to make day trips to Boulder, Denver, Golden, Red Rocks, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to enjoy nature!!" Hope you return soon to 1 of our 7 Colorado Mountain Lodges or 15 Florida Beach Homes or 3 Tennessee River homes! Regards, Rex
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Beautiful location. Has everything you need. Second time there and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Glad our Coal Creek Cabins is a "Beautiful location. Has everything you need. Second time there and will be back." Hope you return soon to 1 of our 7 Mountain Lodges or 15 Florida Beach Homes or 2 Tennessee River homes! Regards, Rex
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The place is located in a perfect area, easy drive to Estes park, red rocks amphitheater, golden and Boulder. It was very quite which is nice. We slept good but with some warm days while out there, there is no ac so the trailer can get warm during the day which didn’t bother us to much as we were out and about majority of the time. But it has everything you need and we slept comfortably. All around not a bad place to stay if you are looking to explore the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay in Coal Creek Canyon

Good experience living / working in Coal Creek Canyon for a winter week. I made good use of the well-equipped kitchen, and the speedy, reliable wifi. It snowed twice and they were good about plowing the parking lot. I appreciate having a lower-price point option for the area. Be aware that this is a trailer. There is not a lot of insulation, so I stayed bundled up inside. It seems to have been fixed up recently and has a latex paint smell, which I stopped noticing after a while. My T-Mobile cell phone had no coverage, which caused problems occasionally. I'm told that AT&T has good coverage there. The area is not walkable, particularly in winter. I rented an all wheel drive vehicle, and I recommend that to anyone visiting in winter. I would have gotten stuck several times without it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
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