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Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin

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Exterior
Exterior
Fireplace, tv, games, puzzles, books, views. And comfy couches for long naps
Living room
North-facing view of Twin Sisters from the living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Allenspark, CO
  • Wild Basin Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lily Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin

Perfect for multi-generational family gatherings. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers additional expandable space that can easily accommodate 10 people. The top floor suite contains a bedroom with a queen size bed, a bathroom, and a small office that includes a small sofa bed. The main level, (which is accessible from the driveway by three steps), includes a kitchen, living room which opens onto a deck that offers great views and a hot tub, den (with a queen-size sofa bed), bathroom, bedroom (with a murphy bed, desk, and tv) as well as a laundry room. The lowest level has a bedroom with a queen-size bed, another with a king-size bed, and a full bath. The house is a great indoor/outdoor house. The lovely deck is perfect for watching elk, deer, chipmunks, moose, and even the occasional bobcat and the outdoor gas grill makes eating 'al fresco’ easy and a true pleasure. And the hot tub is awfully nice after a hike!

We completed a major renovation in 2022, installing new fire-resistant siding, converting the garage into an office/bedroom and a laundry room, removing what had been a quirky staircase to the third floor, and converting two bedrooms into a suite that includes a bedroom, bath, and office (with a sofa bed suitable for children. For families that have visited us before, we think you will find these changes have retained all the charm of the original house while improving its functionality.

This house has been a haven for our family, a place to introduce new generations to the joy of the outdoors, and a source of great family memories. It is a real pleasure to be able to share it with others.

Every room has views of the ponderosa pine and aspen. There are views of Meadow Mountain, and Twin Sisters, and now that we've been thinning the trees in the area, the magnificent Mt. Meeker in all its grandeur at 13,911ft.

On cool evenings, the living room's wood-burning stove is both warming and inviting.

The house has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer & dryer. WiFi and DirecTV included! Another improvement has been a shift to Starlink WIFI which offers unlimited data and streaming.

Two Bedrooms and a full (Just Remodeled) bath are situated on the lowest level. One has a king bed. Many guests enjoy the ability to be all together but also to have the separate spaces that the house affords.

The house is a half-mile walk to stables and a small grocery store at Meeker Park Lodge. In summer, the house is an easy drive to many National Park trails, although there are also many trails and easy walks that only require stepping outside the house. In fall, it is a great place to view the autumn foliage and in winter the area offers fantastic snow-shoeing. We are also about 45 minutes from the Eldora Ski area where all the Boulder regulars choose to ski.

Many guests enjoy the easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park but love the quiet that comes from being away from both. Some guests find that enrolling their children in the day camp at YMCA of the Rockies allows them to do strenuous hiking while their children are occupied.

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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: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We supply 1 Highchair & PackNPlay
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Events

No events allowed
FAMILY Events Allowed, House Parties are NOT
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Note from host: FAMILY Events Allowed, House Parties are NOT
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 VR-24-0033

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Allenspark

Located in Allenspark, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Tiny Town Miniature Golf if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Allenspark, CO

What's nearby

  • Wild Basin Area - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lily Lake - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Bear Lake Trailhead - 42 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Owls Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Treehuggers Trading - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Mountain Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tapestry Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin located?

This family-friendly Allenspark holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Eagle Plume's, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin Area. Copeland Falls and Wild Basin Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Susan Medak

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Our parents bought this house when it was under construction in 1968 and it has been in our family ever since. For four generations we've been coming out here, bringing children and friends. We now live all over the country but we still come back here at least once a year. While our parents weren't serious hikers, each generation has become more adventuresome, moving from hiking the creek and stream trails to the lakes and then the Peaks. Nearby, Long's Peak, one of Colorado's famous 14,000 ft peaks is just down the road. Although we have finally succumbed to the technological demands of the 21st century and can watch TV and movies, or telecommute to work, what we all love the most is the ability to spend quiet time with each other just reading, looking out the windows, doing puzzles or just talking. Whether the sun is shining or there is rain or snow, this just always seems to be the place we want to be. And we've loved sharing it with others. Having traveled all over the world, we think the Rocky Mountains are among the most beautiful anywhere.

Why they chose this property

We first encountered this area when we took our family car trip from Chicago to Southern California. We stopped for a night in Estes Park and fell in love with these magnificent mountains. After renting cabins for ten years, we finally realized we wanted a little more solitude than Estes could offer and bought this house in the Meeker Park area. In 2001, we bought a second house up the hill from this one so that we could accommodate the sometimes 20 plus family members who all seemed to want to spend time with each other. Part of the attraction is the ability to simply walk across the road to be in the National Park, the ability to walk out the door and find a day hike in almost any direction. We have access to Estes without having to be in the middle of it all the time!

What makes this property unique

Over the years, we've improved the house so that it now has plenty of windows and new paneling that is reclaimed from the pine beetle devastation. The unique blue staining from those trees has only recently come to be seen for its beautiful decorative value. It gives the house a warm and distinctive interior. As we've gotten older we've seen the benefits of a 'quiet' room that is fully accessible and yet private, so having upgraded the kitchen a few years ago, this winter, we've added a family room. Behind the house is a rock formation that will keep your kids endlessly busy as they 'explore' the area within eyesight of the house. The house also happens to be just about 10 minutes from an excellent diner (great homemade bread!) for breakfast and lunch.

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