Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Estes Park, CO

Historic Estes Park5 min drive
The Stanley Hotel7 min drive
Stanley Park7 min drive
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Little Bear

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Smiling Elk

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Little Bear

Toilet · Shower only

Smiling Elk

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We are excited to welcome you to Estes Park, our little piece of paradise. We hope to provide you with an exceptional vacation experience.

This unique rental has two separate cabins on one property, each with one bedroom, one bath, and living area. The larger "Smiling Elk" has a full modern kitchen with a wonderful gas stove, full bath, queen bed, sleeper sofa, washer/dryer, and a wood-burning fireplace. Free wi-fi and a flat-screen TV with Direct TV complete the package. We provide all linens, towels, a stocked kitchen, and toiletries. The kitchen includes coffee, tea, paper goods, and all the dishes and cooking equipment you may need. There is also a crock pot so you can have dinner ready and waiting when you return from the day's activities.

The smaller and adorable "Little Bear" has a partial kitchen (sink, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker), 3/4 bath with tiled shower, two twin beds, and a sleeper sofa. This cabin also has a flat-screen TV and free internet.

This property is ideal for couples, friends, or small families. It is situated near the west side of town, with easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park, yet only three miles from downtown. Several restaurants, coffee shops, miniature golf, and groceries are within walking distance. A free shuttle to downtown stops at the resort next door every hour, so you could leave the driving to others and just enjoy the ride.

Enjoy a backyard BBQ on the gas grill, or visit nearby local's favorite Smokin' Dave's BBQ. Coffee on the Rocks is open early if you prefer to have your coffee prepared for you. All of these are just down the street and around the corner. Country Market has groceries, gas, and great ice cream. The well-known Dunraven Inn restaurant is a short drive to the west, accessible without navigating the downtown traffic.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the Estes Park area and Rocky Mountain National Park, including local favorites, day hike suggestions, etc. Just give us a call before or during your stay. We want your vacation to be full of good memories, and will do what we can do to make that happen.

Please plan to bring your own reusable water bottles. Estes Park has award-winning water, and we hope you'll enjoy it's freshness. In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we discourage you from purchasing water in single-use plastic bottles.

If these cabins aren't available the dates you desire, please check out our other property that's right downtown - VRBO # 471009 - Riverwalk Loft Condos.

We look forward to being your hosts in Estes Park!

Property manager

Scott and Karen Thompson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Situated on 4 acres of aspens and mature pines.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

With supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed to accomodate guests are allergic.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No shoking of any kind.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

This cabin is located in Estes Park. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Park Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Backbone Adventures and Tiny Town Miniature Golf. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Wild Basin Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

Trout Haven Fishing Pond - 14 min walk
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 4 min drive
Historic Estes Park - 5 min drive
The Stanley Hotel - 7 min drive
Stanley Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Rock Cut Brewing Company - 4 min drive
The Barrel - 4 min drive
Himalayan Curry & Kebob - 5 min drive
Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - 16 min walk
The Grubsteak Restaurant - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 located?

Situated in Estes Park, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Backbone Adventures and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Stanley Hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamison D.

18 February 2024

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

Family get away

It was a wonderful stay in a very cozy cabin. Was exciting to see so much wildlife activity so close to the cabin. Very memorable experince for me and my family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

30 October 2023

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

Back again!

This was our second stay here, and it was excellent both times. The location could not be better for spending time in RMNP. The cabins are in a quiet location and are in great shape. We’ve had turkeys, deer and elk in the yard. The hosts are very friendly and unfailingly helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

3 September 2023

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

Perfect Estes Park Stay

We visited Estes Park with our two college age kids. Having two cabins was great for each of us to have our own space. The cabins were super clean, the beds comfortable, and The Smiling Elk was well stocked. We loved the location-close to the main park entrance and restaurants/grocery store without having to go into Downtown, but also close to downtown when needed. We had a minor issue of a smoke detector needing a battery change, and the owners took care of it right away. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

8 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Overland Park, Kansas

5 August 2023

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

Great for families

Plenty of room to spread out of you have family traveling with you. Nice to have washer/dryer in house. We’ll-stocked pantry for spices and such. All bathroom necessities provided. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Karen Thompson

Scott and Karen Thompson live and work in Estes Park; Scott as a real estate consultant and Karen as Scott's assistant and rental property manager. We have lived in Estes Park twelve years, but like many, have been visiting the area since childhoood. We sincerely enjoy hosting guests from all over the world, and want to make sure they have great memories of their vacation here. The Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park have so much to offer, and we are blessed to be able to live here year-round. Giving back to the community is important to us, and we especially enjoy volunteering for local events like the Estes Park Duck Race, Elk fest, and Catch the Glow Parade. We have two adult daughters and enjoy hiking and serving others in our spare time. The photo was taken from the summit of Longs Peak.

Why they chose this property

We do our best to provide our guests with very clean accommodations, and will go the extra mile to make your stay special. It is our desire to make your stay with us so enjoyable that you will return, and feel comfortable referring your friends and relatives to stay at Little Bear Cottages or Riverwalk Loft Condos (VRBO 471009). We truly appreciate your patronage, and hope we have met all your needs.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy your morning coffee on the east-facing front porch, soaking up the Colorado sunshine. With close to 300 days of sunshine a year and a sky more blue than you'll ever see (and thousands of stars by night), Estes Park is full of natural beauty. Events in town are just minutes away, and the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is less than two miles away.

Having two separate cabins allows couples or friends to have private accommodations, while being able to share meals and relax in either cabin. Older children would enjoy being independent in their "own" cabin, while the parents can supervise from a short distance away (+-40 feet) in the main residence.