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Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park

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A red cabin with a wooden balcony, a wooden staircase, and a stone wall.
A wooden deck with a railing, a potted plant, and an American flag.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest with a dirt path leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a fan, and a view of the outside.
A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a chair, and a television on a stand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Laundry room
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Drake

Located in Drake, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Estes Park Museum and Estes Park Memorial Observatory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Stanley Hotel and Lake Estes Marina. Mustang Mountain Coaster and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lake Estes Marina - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stanley Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Immaculate Seashell River Cabin at Estes Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Olympus, Lake Estes and Lake Estes Marina. Estes Valley Dog Park and Estes Park Museum are also within 3 miles (5 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. 74 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Appreciated the water and snacks. We loved being by the water. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cabin! Very clean and the view and sounds of The Big Thompson River were so beautiful and relaxing! It was perfect to come home to each evening after exploring all the sights of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute cabin on the Big Thompson River. It is a little ways from the town of Estes Park, which we enjoyed. The turn-off on the highway and the little road into the cabin are tricky. Just trust the address!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cabin, very neat and clean, right along the Big Thompson river. Detailed directions to the cabin and very detailed instructions on how to use and operate appliances, etc. Janet and her husband were really nice, and readily available to help with any questions we had. We enjoyed all the wild birds, elk crossing the river, and beautiful views of the river from the great deck overlooking it. Definitely will consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin to stay in. Everything you could need. Communication with the owners was excellent. On a side note if you have a large vehicle it is difficult to maneuver the road getting to the cabin and the parking beside it. Please note there is no cell service. They have dsl internet that we used for our phones. There is dish network but not local channels ie abc nbc exc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! My husband fly fished in the river every day and we enjoyed relaxing on the porch and in the cozy cabin. Space heaters kept us plenty warm even in mid October and we were conveniently located within a short drive to downtown Estes and RMNP. The hosts were communicative and left clear instructions for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside Music

We enjoyed this cozy cottage by the river, minutes from RMNP and Estes Park. It was great to come back from hiking and be able to relax by the water, drink coffee, and read. We used the kitchen and the grill on deck overlooking water. Hosts provided great snacks and water bottles. We'd stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views of River

Enjoyed hanging out at cottage just relaxing by the river. Cottage was great, clean, cool, and comfy. Thank goodness the trash containers are bear proof as we had a visitor (bear) try to get it open but failed. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great location on the Big Thompson River. A warning: it is hard to find unless you are using imaps or Google Maps. It’s a sharp turn into the location, and at first looks like the road dead ends. You have to trust the maps and drive around some buildings. This is an old fishing cabin. Instead of emphasizing this theme, the decor is beach-themed! This seemed very odd. The rooms are comfortable, the deck onto the river is superb. We thought the mattresses needed upgrading.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you for your stay and for your feedback. We're delighted that you enjoyed the riverfront location, comfortable rooms, and deck overlooking the Big Thompson River. For future guests, Seashell River Cottage is located in a small riverside neighborhood of historic cottages and is easily reached using standard GPS directions. We also enclosed a turn by turn to instructions on VRBO chat that you may have overlooked. The cottage's seashell-inspired decor is intentional and reflects its name and character as a restored 1920s fisherman's cabin. We appreciate your comments regarding mattress preferences. Our mattresses are relatively recent and were selected to provide different firmness options, as comfort is highly personal and varies from guest to guest. We appreciate your comments and wish you safe and happy travels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Retreat!

All was great at this little cabin. The only downside was that it was near the highway. The river sounds almost drowned out the sound, but not quite. Nobody's fault, and it was overall great. The Rocky Mountain Park was truly spectacular, and surrounding hikes were remarkable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Riverside Property with Ideal Location

Our first visit to RMNP will be memorable in part due to this comfortably situated property in striking distance to Estes Park and RMNP's Bear Lake, Longs Peak, and Wild Basin regions. We were able to cook up simple breakfasts before heading out for a days worth of hiking and was a welcome retreat for evenings on the deck sitting riverside, relaxing, and enjoying beverages while recapping the spectacular RMNP experiences of the day. This simple, quaint, and rustic property was EXACTLY what we were looking for! Thank you Seashell for being part of such a memorable vacation :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, convenient location

This is a cozy mountain cottage in a great location. We made breakfast every morning and a couple of dinners and had everything that we needed in the kitchen. It was lovely sleeping with the window open and listening to the river outside. The neighbors were extremely friendly, giving my husband advice about where to catch fish in the river. As stated in other reviews, getting in and out is "mountain challenging" but we had no problems with our Toyota 4Runner. The uneven dirt driveway would probably be an issue for a car without ground clearance. The location was a perfect distance to Estes Park- far enough out of the city to get away from the madness of a busy weekend and relax and unwind, but close enough to be convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
This was our third visit to this cabin. We like it, and its location. Be aware it is in the Big Thompson River canyon. The river is right there, which is wonderful, but the highway is right across the river. It does don’t bother us but if you are sensitive to road noise, it might not suit you. Also if you are elderly there are many steps up to the front door, and the shower/bathtub is tricky. The owner is WONDERFUL to work with. The location is close to Estes Park and RMNP.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute cozy cabin was perfect for our trip in Estes Park, CO. It’s less than 5 mins from town which made things very convenient! The cabin was very clean and cozy! The host prepared waters and snacks for us, which was very nice of them! The cabin was fully stocked with kitchen supplies and even had seasonings in the cabinet along with coffee. The only thing I would say is the shower isn’t very tall people friendly as it is a bathtub that is raised off the ground, but it wasn’t that big of an issue. This cabin has great views of the river and mountains. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was a nice place to stay for visiting Estes Park and RMNP. It was very clean and comfortable, and the host was quickly responsive to any questions or issues we had. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, listening to the river and watching birds. There were several cabins clustered closely together but we did not hear any noise from the other cabins. There was some road noise but mostly the sound of the river blocked that out. The street is a very narrow unpaved road that curves between 2 of the cabins, but even a large vehicle can get through. We saw elk by the street sign when leaving one day, and often there were elk on the road close to the cabin in the morning. The street is clearly marked with a street sign, but it is a tight turn off of highway 34 in front of some cabins that are very close to the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location, beautiful baloney views

Nice place with easy access to RMNP and all the hikes we wanted to do. Beautiful river views from the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Thompson River cottage

Great location. Close to Estes Park. Looks as it appears in photos. Only downside-no closet space. Thanks Janet for a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Thank you for your kind review! Our place is a very small 1920s cottage. We did not want to try to build closets into these rooms. We have hooks on the back of the door and previously had hangers on them but they disappeared just before your stay. We do hope that the dresser in each bedroom proved adequate for your clothing storage needs. Thank you for your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mountain Hideaway

Enjoyed our stay! Very nice being by the river. Was great being so close to Estes Park but not right in the city and also close to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We have a wonderful time at the cabin. My husband and son enjoyed fishing in the creek.

Super easy booking online. Great on giving information about the upkeep and how everything works. It was such a relaxing time for our first family vacation in a couple of years. Close to town. We enjoyed mule deer coming down to our son fishing. Thank you so much for a wonderful place to relax!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts and awesome location!

We had a great stay and really enjoyed the adorable little cabin. It felt like a remote cabin feeling but we were so close to the main are of Estes and to RMNP. The hosts were very communicative and helpful! They even gave suggestions of grocery stores and things to do. Really appreciated the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seashell River Cabin

Very intimate location close to a river. Sit on the deck and listen to the sound of cascading water. Make sure your vehicle is midsize or smaller because parking is tight.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

One of the cleanest properties I've stayed at. We loved waking up near the river with great coffee that our host left for our stay. Quick 10 minute drive into Estes Park and right near the RMNP. Janet (our host) went above & beyond to ensure the property was super clean and Covid-19 safe. We also had a super unique experience in that our cabin was evacuated due to closeby forest fires. Janet was so quick to text us and move us, free of charge to her bigger Cabin on the other side of Estes. She drove 2 hours at 6pm to get to the cabin, spent 2 hours cleaning for us to move in. You can get much better service than this! Thanks for a wonderful, memorable time! Tom
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2020
It was a pleasure helping out! Even though it was a voluntary evacuation, I was very worried about you. Thank you for keeping calm and being great guests! Both cabins were left in excellent condition. I was so nice to meet you and make sure your vacation was as good as possible!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River

Loved the river I would open the windows at night to listen to the sound. Saw an elk right across the river. Only complaint was that the one bed was way too hard. Other than that loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2020
Thank you for your kind review. The river is quite something! Thank you for leaving the cabin in excellent condition. You were a fine guest. As far as the hard bed, it is new and was quite expensive. Most people love it including I, but I have had one other guest that did not like it. Kind of like the three bears. So sorry!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Setting

Loved being right on the Big Thompson with a wonderful porch on which to sit and read and relax. A bit surprised by a September snow storm but it was so beautiful no one minded. Being so close to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is a plus. Comfortable for 3 adults with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2020
I am so glad you loved it! We have worked hard to try to make it a memorable and very clean, Covid safe place to stay. Thank you for leaving the place in such beautiful condition. Take care!
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