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

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A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A wooden interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a table with a lamp.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a chair.
A wooden kitchen with a granite countertop, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a small decorative piece, and a blue sofa in a cabin-style room with large windows and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Allenspark, CO
  • Place, Eagle Plume's
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Basin Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lily Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪76 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

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About the area

Allenspark

Located in Allenspark, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Stanley Hotel and Backbone Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rocky Mountain National Park and Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Allenspark, CO

What's nearby

  • Eagle Plume's - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wild Basin Area - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lily Lake - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Seven Keys Lodge - 8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Owls Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Treehuggers Trading - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Meadow Mountain Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seven Keys Tasting Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Simplicity - ‬8 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.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Cabin is just Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and Wild Basin?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place, very clean and the deck was fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was just what we needed for our family gathering. Plenty of sleeping space and a good space to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the hot tub and made many meals in the well supplied/maintained kitchen.The Wild Basin trails were a short distance from the house. The national park monopoly game became our favorite game to end the day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Very happy you and yours had an amazing time at Ponderosa Cabin! Thank you for your kind words! Welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a beautiful location! Secluded yet close enough to Allenspark or Estes Park for convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat

Amazing location for our family to gather. We enjoyed spending time in this beautiful cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with enough room for family to gather and share time! Great deck! All the necessities were there, ie, spices, appliances, dishes, games, books, etc I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly what our family was looking for. Perfect location for being near everything, but yet, outside city limits. I would definitely rent again from the Ponderosa Cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Nice location for hikes, easy access to parks and Estes Park. Home was perfect for large family of 8, we really enjoyed the home for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain stay...

The property was better than expected!! Extremely clean, well stocked, hot tub was wonderful!! And the local wildlife is abundant!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

The cabin has a private setting with large boulders nearby my kids enjoyed exploring. Close to Estes park and RMNP
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin near Estes Park and RMNP

Unique property in the woods near Rocky Mountain National Park. Not right in town so very quiet but close enough to get into the park or town easily. Very comfortable and lots of sleeping options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation!

This vacation home was perfect for our family. It has large enough areas for everyone to be together but also areas for solitude if needed. It has a lovely deck and hot tub which we enjoyed very much. There were a lot of books and some toys that the little ones really enjoyed. The scenery is beautiful. I highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great stay at this home. Did see a moose in the front yard our last morning there. Only downside( if you can even call it that) was it is a little farther from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Entrances. Although the drive is very scenic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin for large group

We had 6 people and an infant stay here for a week. We had a great time, the cabin is amazing and secluded, the deck is huge and gets so much sun. The hot tub is great. The communication is great, basically have everything you'd expect at this price point. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family cabin

Big beautiful home in the woods pretty much exclusive with exception of one neighbor. Lots of room we had 6 people and didn’t use all the extra sleeping areas. Furnished with most of everything you could need. Hot tub was nice after long hikes to relax the muscles. Not too far from Estes Park. About 15 mins out. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, quiet week

So quiet we could hear the treetop winds blowing all day. Four moose walked thru the front yard and hung out for a bit! Close enough to Estes we brought home takeout and it was still warm :) Plenty of space on 3 levels for two families, even teens & tweens had their own spaces. Cable, smart TVs, and satellite internet a big plus. Nice, updated appliances. Large deck space, big hot tub. Wow & thank you for the greatest week!!
Day hikes inside & outside the Park. Snow on some of the trails in July 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rocky Mountain Magic

Great location if you’re looking for something slightly out of Estes, which we were on this trip. Very convenient to most major attractions. There was a slow draining tub issue, which we were made aware of several days before our visit-it needs to be fixed. We also had some unexpected visitors-MICE-which may be due to the season change-it also needs to be addressed. Otherwise very appropriate for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
We will be totally rebuilding, and replumbing that bathroom at the end of this rental season. When we discovered we had a problem that could only be solved by pulling up the foundation, we notified all the guests who had booked with us for the coming weeks. As for the mice...it seems they have taken over the entire front range right now. We have increased the frequency of visits by our pest control company. They tell us this is problem they are seeing everywhere this fall.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only one problem that needs to be addressed. A wire to the furnace is damaged. We were able to get the furnace working, but the wire needs to be replaced, or cut, wire nutted, and taped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2025
We are so sorry you had that problem. I wish you would’ve let us know as we would’ve taken care of immediately. We are on it now though, and it will be repaired within a matter of days. Thanks for drawing our attention to the problem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding get away

As a rental property owner myself, I can tell that the property owners have put a lot of thought and effort into making Ponderosa Cabin a comfortable and accommodating vacation destination. We used and enjoyed the outdoor space as well as the indoors. Our daughter was getting married at Wild Basin Lodge located nearby Ponderosa Cabin which made it easy for my sister in law (florist) to prepare all the flowers so close to the venue. The kids loved the outdoor space (hillside and giant rocks) to climb around on. There were a couple things to be aware of(no AC -we were there during a heat wave and found it difficult to sleep in the upstairs room even with the box fan (and we’re from hot, humid Texas! We do know that the weather was not the norm). The bathroom windows on the 2nd & 3rd floor(located in the shower) were without shades or blinds and face the house next door which made us uncomfortable. Some frosted window film would take care of it. There is also a piece of equipment in the smaller downstairs bedroom that cycles loudly and often which makes that room and the sleeping space above it somewhat inconvenient to use. Overall we had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at Ponderosa Cabin. The drive to Estes was beautiful and we enjoyed cool mornings on the deck with the many area hummingbirds visiting! There was a lot to see in the area and Lily lake so close by made for many fun walks with the kids anytime you weren’t ready to do a big hike. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our group of 6!

Overall, we really enjoyed our 10-night stay in this beautiful home. We loved the cozy feel. The weather was perfect to enjoy the balcony and view the surrounding forest. We saw elk and wild turkey! If you like a very well-stocked kitchen, then this house is for you! However, every single cabinet is full of stuff and there is no place to store your own groceries (crackers, chips, non-perishable items. We had to use the counter-space, which was at a premium and could make preparing meals challenging. It would be nice to have at least one side of a cabinet empty. The hot tub was a dream and we were able to get four of us in it comfortably, although it did lower the water level when we were done. :) They keep it nice and hot and it was very relaxing! The entry from the kitchen to the sitting room (not sure what to call it) is not for people over 6-feet tall. My husband is 6'6" and he had to crook his head to walk between the cabinets and the low ceiling on the other side. It wasn't that big of a deal and sometimes he went around to get to the sitting room, but he did bonk his head a couple of times. The beds were a little hard for all of us, but we got used to them and were sleeping well after the first couple of nights. Collin, the manager, was very responsive when we needed to reach out to him (which wasn't often). All in all, this is a well-loved house as evidenced by the cleanliness and care that has gone into it.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing and the hosts were great. It is a magical place to make memories with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The property was very clean and well equipped for our group of 4 adults and 4 kids, with enough space for everyone to spread out and have space when needed. The view is best from the hot tub, but morning coffee and evening were spent on the large front porch, with plentiful hummingbirds and one Mama Moose and baby for our last evening. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Top Retreat

We had a combination of events that inspired us to book this house; Celebrating a milestone birthday with family, working remote, hiking in the mountains and being close to our kids. The house was perfect for all of this and Susan and Colin were very helpful throughout our month long stay.
Stayed 34 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

This cabin was the perfect place for my family to unwind from the daily stresses. My kids were able to play on the rocks around the property and it’s very close to Estes for convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The gas grill wasn’t safe as the propane “bridge” between the burners had deteriorated. The property manager Colin was contacted and he promptly replaced the grill with another one. He also brought a fan which was needed due the excessive heat this summer. The kitchen was the best equipped of any property we have stayed at. The only negative is the staircases to the different levels were steep and narrow which could cause an issue for some people. We loved having our dogs with us and they enjoyed exploring the property. The area is quiet and private. We have been coming to the Allenspark area for 40+ years and love it! We will be renting this cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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