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Mountain retreat w/creekside sauna and fire pit patio - Casinos nearby!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Black Hawk, CO
  • Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    13 min drive
  • Dory Lake
    14 min drive
  • Eldora Mountain Resort
    21 min drive
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    47 min drive

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About this property

Mountain retreat w/creekside sauna and fire pit patio - Casinos nearby!

Nestled off the beaten path between Black Hawk and Nederland, Ellsworth Creek Retreat is your basecamp for miles of Jeep/ATV trails, hiking, biking, and skiing... or just relaxing in the cabin sauna or around the creekside fire pit patio.

We are also just 15 minutes from over 25 casinos in the historic towns of Black Hawk and Central City!

No matter your reason for visiting, this rustically modern log home will provide the perfect ambiance for your Rocky Mountain getaway!

Ellsworth Creek Retreat includes BOTH the 3-bedroom Lodge AND the lower level 1-bedroom Guest Suite. You will not be sharing any part of the property with other guests.

****The Space****
Ellsworth Creek Retreat is a modernized log home that retained its Rocky Mountain character and charm through its stone and wood finishes, historic mountain decor, and vintage wood stove. It's huge main level windows bring the mountain's natural beauty indoors, though enjoying that beauty from the wrap-around covered deck is even better.

Both living rooms and both master bedrooms are equipped with 50-inch TVs with DVD/Blueray players and have access to Netflix, Youtube, and Vudu.

Dining seating for up to 10 at the dining table and kitchen counter in the main lodge. The guest suite has dining seating for an additional six guests.

The house naturally stays cool (65 to 75 degrees) even on the hottest summer days. You will not miss air conditioning.

No need to mess with keys as you will have your own access code for the front doors.

****Two Units in One Listing and For One Price****
This listing includes a separate lower level Guest Suite in addition to the main lodge.

The Guest Suite has it's own kitchen, bath, living area, dining area, laundry, patio, BBQ, and entrance.

There is no interior access between the two units.

****Neighborhood****
Forest and mountain-side views are all around the property. The adjacent neighbor's property includes a scenic pond that feeds Ellsworth Creek.

Ellsworth Creek runs through the back yard of the property. Typical of mountain streams, water flow can be low in late summer and fall.

Two neighboring homes are visible from this property. Peak to Peak Highway 119 is also visible from the back yard half way up the mountain side.

Conveniently located close, but not too close, to everything the mountains have to offer:

1.0 miles - Ellsworth Gulch Road Trailhead - jeep, hiking, and biking trails
2.1 miles - Town of Rollinsville
2.2 miles - Last Shot Restaurant
2.3 miles - Mid County Liquor Store
4.8 miles - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
6 miles - Town of Nederland (groceries, food, brew pubs, shopping)
7 miles - Eldora Ski Resort
12 miles - Black Hawk and Central City (over 25 casinos, restaurants, historic scenery)
23 miles - Boulder
25 miles - Idaho Springs (rafting, zip lining, hot springs)
26 miles -Golden
33 miles - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
35 miles - Rocky Mountain National Park
45 miles - Denver (Denver Int'l Airport - 61 miles)
49 miles - Loveland Ski Resort
52 miles - Estes park
56 miles - Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
58 miles - Winter Park Ski Resort
59 miles - Silverthorne (factory outlet stores)
69 miles - Keystone Ski Resort
73 miles - Breckenridge Ski Resort
742 miles - Las Vegas (I'd just go to Black Hawk)

***Phone and Internet***
Not many cell services work in Gilpin County except AT&T. However, onsite WiFi allows for WiFi calling from most phones.

The home's WiFi internet is a 37 Mbps DSL land-line service through Century Link. Service interruptions are very rare as there are no dishes, satellites, cell towers, or portable WiFi devices to worry about. The router is on a battery backup so you should have internet service even in the event of a power outage, which is also very rare.

The property does not have land-line phone service.

***Winter Access***
Gilpin County road maintenance is very good after snow storms. Better than Denver Metro most days. However, winter mountain weather can make roadways challenging at times. The driveway is short but is up hill to get out. Even when roads and the driveway are plowed, snow often compacts creating icy surfaces. Two-wheel drive vehicles may experience difficulty during winter months.

Four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicles are typically not necessary but are recommended between November and April due to unpredictable weather and road conditions.

***Occupancy***
Per our short term rental permit with Gilpin County, the maximum number of adult guests is limited to six. Additional guests under the age of 18 are welcome, up to a maximum of 10 total guests.
During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending.
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 5 minutes by car from Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending and 7 minutes from Manchester Lake
This lodge offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Black Hawk lodge.

Property manager

Lane and Maren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Sauna

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Unit has stairs and wood stove baby gate available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Mountain retreat w/creekside sauna and fire pit patio - Casinos nearby! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Blackhawk, Colorado
The listing was clean and beautifully furnished. Check-in was easy, and we had no problems. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F., Highlands, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Sledding
Our party included three generations; the youngest member being 9 years old. We had plenty of room, the kitchen was large and fully stocked with appliances, and the beds were warm and comfy. We all appreciated the Christmas tree and decorations. It made our holiday much more festive. But the best part, by far, was the sleds. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve sledding party! My nephew, the 9 year old, sledded everyday and says this was the best Christmas!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Nice, reiaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rocky Mountain Retreat for Rachel's wedding
This property was beautiful. It was clean and well decorated. We really enjoyed this home. My husband is very tall so we would have preferred a king bed in the suite downstairs. Also if we were to come with other adult couples in the future it would be nice to have queen beds in the rooms that have doubles. With that said, it would not prevent us from coming again in the future. We absolutely loved the property and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small wedding getaway
It was extremely clean and cozy! Everything was perfect, just wish the neighbors weren’t completely in view of the back yard. We still had tons of privacy however and we all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountains
Beautiful home in the mountains. We all enjoyed our quiet time at the house between adventures. We had everything we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jeep Trip
Great place. Clean and quiet, will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado Couples Retreat Weekend
Three couples running away from the hussle and bussel of Fort Collins. Super easy trip down 119 to the property, main activity was a hike through Golden Gate State Park which was about 25 minutes away. Place was newly renovated and immaculately decorated with the guest book going back to July 2022. Communication with the host was easy and they were right that all you really need to bring is a toothbrush.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place!
The property is amazing, the location is ideal, and the house itself was just so great! We really enjoyed the wood stove and fire pit outside. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Grant A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and peaceful.
Everything was as advertised except the upstairs stove. It would ascend to the set temperature and then turn off but the readouts gave no indication it had quit working. Thank goodness for the grill outside. First night turned on top and bottom ovens. Top oven burnt a Papa Murphy’s pizza black in 10 minutes. After 20 minutes in bottom oven crust was still raw on pizza #2. The grill saved a Prime rib dinner on night 2 saved by grill although we ate 90 minutes late.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Christmas Experience
As a first time Vrbo guest I was very impressed. The owners were very responsive and the extras they provided were very much appreciated. My grandkids were delighted with the snow toys that were provided and our visit culminated with an up close visit by a beautiful buck! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing mountain getaway!
Everything was perfect, the property is beautiful, and Lane and Maren were very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben F., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We loved staying here for our large family gathering. The location was very private and we loved exploring the property. All of the provided amenities were fantastic. Lane and Maren were very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had a amazing trip. Very nice property and loads of things stocked for our use during the stay including fresh flowers a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a getaway
We enjoyed our stay, place was very roomy, modern style and it was near places you could visit. Host was great at communicating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality rental, Rocky Mtn Cabin.
Nice kitchen, roomy bedrooms, near Outdoor activities,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022