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Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking!

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Historic Estes Park

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Front of Cottage
Deer In Front Yard
Elk Across The Street
View From Front Deck
View From Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
  • Place, The Stanley Hotel
  • Place, Estes Park Aerial Tramway
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking!

Welcome to The Owl's Nest, Estes Park Vacation Rental #3160. Feel free to call or text me anytime if you have questions, or you can instantly book your stay if you prefer.

The Owl's Nest is ideally situated above Bond Park, right in the heart of downtown Estes Park. This spacious 1,336-square-foot home features a stunning 350-square-foot deck that offers breathtaking views of the Stanley Hotel, the Lumpy Mountain Range, and a partial view of Lake Estes—making it a perfect spot to enjoy the July 4th fireworks.

On the main floor, you’ll find a cozy living room with spectacular views of Lumpy Range, a gas fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. This floor also includes a bathroom with a shower, a queen bedroom, and a twin bedroom with two twin beds.

The private main suite upstairs has been beautifully updated and now offers complete seclusion, featuring a full bathroom, a walk-in closet, and lovely views of the Stanley Hotel and Lumpy Ridge. For added convenience, we provide a full-size washer and dryer, as well as Trailblazer fiber 1 Gbps broadband Wi-Fi, the fastest in Estes Park.

Enjoy your favorite shows on our four Smart TVs with Netflix and Fubo. One in each bedroom and one in the living room. You’ll also have the pleasure of observing abundant wildlife in the area.

Our prime location means you’re just a short walk away from shopping, the Aerial Tramway, and Fun City, which offers miniature golf, slides, bumper boats, and race cars.

The Owl's Nest is a warm and inviting home, tastefully decorated in a classic contemporary style, with meticulous attention to detail for your comfort and enjoyment. The wonderful outdoor space includes a private backyard with a grill, perfect for gatherings.

Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course was rated #6 in the United States for its stunning scenery in the Golf Book of Lists.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Owl's Nest!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
No smoking, including vapes.
No parties Quiet time after !0:00pm Please no feeding wildlife A $50.00 processing fee on cancelled reservations
Please put used towels on top of washer Please start dishwasher upon departure
Please do not move the furniture thank you. A/C is to be used only when outside temperatures exceed 65 degrees. System will only cool to 70*.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stanley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elevations Eatery and Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Hilltop Cottage Near Downtown Estes with Views A/C WIFI and Parking! located?

Located in the heart of Estes Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bond Park and Historic Estes Park. Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owl’s Nest was the perfect location for our RMNP adventures! Beautiful home, convenient to everything, and clean! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Wonderful place and hosts. Perfect for our stay in Estes Park. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neely M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and close to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location (very walkable to town but quiet), great beds, great showers, and well stocked kitchen / bathrooms Our request for the host was handled swiftly and fully resolved our request
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great! Very clean and well stocked with everything you would need. Also close to downtown and RMNP. Highly recommend!
Elk walked right up next door while we were sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay, felt like home. House was walking distance to shops (just be ready for a little hike up hill) Also, was SO well stocked with everything you could need. Rented other places before that had nothing, so this was wonderful! Great spot for us and our 3 kids (12,12 &10) Kids LOVED having tv's in their rooms and lots of streaming tv options to relax with after long day of hiking in RMNP! Awesome stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great property

We appreciated the location in Estes Park and the amenities available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachery H.

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

Fantastic Stay

The location of the property was ideal to be close to town where we could walk everywhere near and we had access to both entrances of the park with ease. The house was very clean, had everything we needed, plenty of space, and was an overall comfortable stay and environment. I’d recommend the location to anyone and look to book again in the future if available!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Excellent place to stay

Property was clean and ready for us. Close to down town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great experience

Great home that met our needs in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

July 2024

It was a lovely place in a great location! I would definitely recommend :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Owls Nest Excellent Spot

This cute little house is in the best location for staying in Estes Park! It is close to everything. Cute house! We loved staying here! Owners responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Magically Christmas Stay

My family and family friends stayed here for our Christmas vacation. It was amazing! The cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed. It was a perfect location. We like to walk to places, mostly, and the cabin was just a couple minutes to the downtown shopping area. We loved every about it. The hosts were very easy to communicate with. We would stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

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

Wonderful home in the perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home in Estes. It’s a great home in a perfect location. Walking distance to downtown. Close proximity to the park. Susan was very responsive whenever I messaged her. Thanks again for a great visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Everything about this cabin was just beautiful. Clean, ssfe and an excellent location. We all had a great time. I will be staying there again. I will be sure to recommend this place to all my friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Excellent stay

It was a wonderful weekend at the owls nest. Perfect location, lots of parking, easy walk to town, close grocery store, very clean , very well stocked. Easy and quick communication with the owners. All 6 of us had an incredible stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Wonderful Location

The house was great, perfect for our family. It was close to town, just a short walk. Lots of wildlife. Wonderful owner. Already referred a friend to the listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

June L.

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

Our hostess was definitely premiere

Everything was clean and well put together. Excellent location close to everything. We walked everywhere. We saw a mini huge elk in the road and in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Amherst, MA, United States

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

Everything we needed in a great location

My family has stayed at many rental homes over many trips. This home is one of the best outfitted we have experienced! Great kitchen, updated bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms...and lots of supplies to make things easy. The location is fantastic—easy walk into town so we didn't need to deal with parking, and a short distance to the park. Gorgeous views of the mountains and the Stanley Hotel as well, plus the neighborhood is peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Wedding Weekend

The upstairs bedroom is large, and the two downstairs bedrooms are small. The whole house was sparkling clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

A lovely VRBO experience!

A well-equipped and cozy home with many luxury touches. Susan was a wonderful, communicative host. Recently remodeled interior spaces and nicely done. The front deck is a beautiful morning coffee spot overlooking the foothills. Walking distance to downtown, many shops and restaurants/bars. Thank you for sharing your Estes Park home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Amazing!

The property was beautiful and I immediately felt at home! The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need and blankets were in abundance! Our family loves comfy blankets so that was a major plus! The views were gorgeous and the property was so clean! The owner was very easy to communicate with and was ready to help if we needed anything. Estes Park was an amazing trip and we will definitely be going back! I will always book The Owl’s Nest because it was the perfect place for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Wonderful Stay :)

House is well taken care of with little features that made this a great stay. Love the notes that helped us navigate the house & the stuff in drawers/cabinets was laid out so you can find what you're looking for. Kitchen well stocked with all the essential cookware & utensils. Only suggestion is that it would be great if coffee was provided for at least the first morning. Beds were very comfy and we loved that there are extra pillows and blankets available. Master bedroom is beautiful and the thick carpeting on the stairs keeps things quieter. The whole house has a cozy feel to it & can't beat the location! Quiet neighborhood...don't worry about the barky dogs across the street...thought it might be a problem, but they settled down. Couple minute walk to downtown shops, bars & restaurants and the Birch Ruins are nearby if you want a place to take a short walk and learn a little history about this area. Communication with the owner was excellent. Seriously, this is one of the best VRBOs my family has stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
enjoyed our stay. Perfect location with a very accommodating owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by John and Susan Medina

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We purchased this home in November 2015 and did a remodel to get into the short term rental market. We are Colorado natives and currently reside in Hygiene just down the hill from our Estes Park property. I've been going to Estes Park and RMNP for decades and never tire of it's beauty. You can explore endlessly and see new things every time.

Why they chose this property

I've always dreamed of owning a mountain property in beautiful Colorado. Estes Park is one of my most favorite mountain towns and it's so close to the urban corridor. Just a short drive to my home town of Boulder Colorado. It's also so close to my favorite mountain drive Trail Ridge road, which takes you to grand lake another stunning mountain town.

What makes this property unique

The Owls Nest has the best location in Estes Park. One can literally walk to dinner, festivals , and shopping. The views and wildlife are also amazing. After hiking one day I came home and had 8 deer inside my front picket fence. Just awesome. The elk meandering all through the neighborhood and Estes Park is also amazing. I never tire of watching them

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