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Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town

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Front Door of Highwood House
Bedroom #2 with Queen Bed
Wrap around deck. Grill and outdoor dining table.
Brand new furniture in TV/living room. (Including a Crate & Barrel Couch!)
Eat in Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grand Lake, CO
  • Place, Arapaho National Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shadow Mountain Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Adams Falls Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath #1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town

Welcome to Highwood House

Welcome to our updated Grand Lake mountain retreat, where panoramic, unobstructed lake and mountain views meet a comfortable, modern mountain-cabin feel.

We bought Highwood House as a family retreat and have thoughtfully remodeled and furnished it from top to bottom. The result is a warm, inviting home that combines the character of a Colorado mountain cabin with the comforts you want after a day of exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking, boating, skiing, or simply relaxing in Grand Lake.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious loft, and a large deck with incredible views. It's designed to be equally comfortable for families, friends, or couples traveling together.

The Great Room

The heart of the house is an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with plenty of room to gather.

The fully stocked kitchen has everything you'll need to prepare a meal at home, while the generous farmhouse dining table seats up to eight comfortably with the leaf installed.

After a day outside, settle into the brand-new Crate & Barrel sofa, play a game, read a book, or watch a movie on the 50" LED TV. A Blu-ray/DVD player and cable TV are also available.

Music lovers will appreciate the Sonos system, with stereo speakers that let you enjoy your own music throughout the house using Spotify or internet radio.

Two Ensuite Bedrooms

Highwood House has two comfortable ensuite bedrooms, each with:

Queen-size bed
Private 3/4 bathroom
Walk-in closet
Comfortable, brand-new mattress
Luxury linens and down pillows
Light-blocking curtains

The two ensuite bedrooms make the house particularly comfortable for two couples or families traveling with grandparents or friends.

The Loft

Upstairs, a spacious 12' x 16' loft provides a separate sleeping and hangout space.

The loft has two twin beds, a comfortable chair for reading, and a table that's perfect for games, puzzles, or a quiet afternoon. For families with younger children, we also provide bed rails for both twin beds.

The Deck & Views

One of our favorite features of Highwood House is the 400+ square-foot deck, surrounded by aspen trees and overlooking the lake and mountains.

Enjoy dinner at the six-person outdoor dining table, fire up the BBQ grill, or pull up an Adirondack chair and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the panoramic, unobstructed views.

The house isn't directly on the lake, but its elevated setting gives you a wonderful perspective over the water and surrounding mountains.

Family-Friendly

Highwood House was designed with families in mind. In addition to the loft's twin beds and optional bed rails, we provide:

Pack 'n Play
Booster seat
Bed rails for both twin beds
Child-friendly plates and cups
Games and puzzles

There's plenty of space for everyone to spread out while still having a comfortable central gathering place.

Thoughtfully Updated

We've completed an extensive renovation of the home, including:

Completely remodeled kitchen
Both bathrooms remodeled down to the studs
New solid-surface countertops
New bamboo flooring throughout
New appliances
New interior and exterior doors
Baldwin Brass interior door hardware
New light fixtures inside and out
New plumbing
New forced-air central heating
New high-efficiency fiberglass windows
Custom window treatments
Professionally redecorated and furnished
Restored exterior
New roof
New 50" TV
New Crate & Barrel sofa

The home retains its mountain-cabin character while offering the updated finishes, comfort, and conveniences we wanted for our own family.

A Great Home Base for Grand Lake

Whether you're spending the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking one of the area's many trails, enjoying the lake, skiing in the winter, or simply relaxing with a book on the deck, Highwood House makes a comfortable home base for your Grand Lake getaway.

Come enjoy the views, the mountains, and a cabin that's designed to feel like a real home—not just a place to sleep.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bedrails for twin beds and pack and play provided

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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

Smoking inside or outside is prohibited.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Drop off your garbage in Grand lake in the provided Blue or Green bag. (Map to the drop-off is on the bag!)

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No parties, events, or gatherings beyond the registered guests.

Quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM. Please be respectful of our neighbors.

No smoking or vaping inside the home or on the deck.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 123045
Property # 745714vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Grand Lake

Located in Grand Lake, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre and Kauffman House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grand Lake Marina and Lilliput Mini Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Grand Lake, CO

What's nearby

  • Arapaho National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Mountain Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Adams Falls Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grand Lake Marina - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 24 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadhouse Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Cabin with Lake & Mountain Views Near Town located?

This family-friendly Grand Lake cabin is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Arapaho National Recreation Area and Shadow Mountain Lake. Rocky Mountain National Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Parker

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We’re a family of four with two boys, and we live in Denver. We bought Highwood House as a place for our family to escape the city, spend time together, and give our kids plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors.

We love Grand Lake because it feels like a place where you can slow down, get outside, and reconnect with the people you’re traveling with. We’ve put a lot of time and care into making Highwood House comfortable, welcoming, and a place where we genuinely love spending time.

We’re excited to share our family retreat with you and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Grand Lake has an incredible combination of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. You can spend the morning hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, fishing or exploring the lake, riding trails, or simply wandering through town and along the historic boardwalk.

In winter, the area becomes a completely different kind of playground, with snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing all within easy reach.

We love that Highwood House gives us easy access to all of that while still feeling like a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. After an adventure, there’s nothing better than coming back to the house, settling onto the deck, and watching the light change over the lake and mountains.

For our family, Grand Lake is the perfect escape from the pace of city life. We hope it becomes a place where you can slow down, get outside, and make some great memories of your own.

What makes this property unique

The first time we walked onto the deck at Highwood House and saw the lake and mountain views through the surrounding aspens, we knew we had found something special. We could see Shadow Mountain Lake, Mount Baldy, and the mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park, and we immediately fell in love with the setting.

We’ve spent years turning the house itself into the kind of place we want to stay. We completely remodeled the interior, added new flooring, remodeled both bathrooms and the kitchen, replaced the windows and appliances, and furnished it to feel comfortable, warm, and thoughtfully designed.

What makes Highwood House special to us is the combination of the setting and the home itself: beautiful lake and mountain views, a huge deck surrounded by aspens, comfortable spaces for families and friends to gather, and a cozy mountain-cabin feel without sacrificing the conveniences of a well-updated home.

It’s our family retreat, and we’re excited to share it with you.

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