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Balcony
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Boulder, CO
  • Pearl Street Mall
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Folsom Field
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails

It hardly gets any closer to both Boulder city and NatureRx driven lifestyle with our lake front cottage only 8 mi. up legendary Flagstaff mountain from historic Chautauqua National Historic Landmark and its world renown trails and canyons . Our cottage is a unique opportunity to experience the best of the great Colorado Outdoors! Faces Roosevelt National Forest and the Flagstaff mountain top gem of Gross Reservoir providing one of a kind views of both water & the surrounding foothills.

THE SPACE:
Home features a welcoming open floor plan, charming kitchen, dining area w/ those views! Sunken living room opens to large brick patio for indoor/outdoor living! Three bedrooms and a family room that can serve as a fourth sleeping area can accommodate up to ten guests in mountainside magic (6 guests are allowed w/ the reservation and extra guests are 50$ per guest per night). Charming cozy interiors with majestic views and a provide more than adequate space with our large lawn space and outdoor playground.

FIVE FAVORITE FEATURES:
Majestic views of mountains and lake make you feel you are a bird in a tree nest!
Walking down the hill in front of the house with inflatable paddle boards backpacks (we have two!) and launching right on the sandy shore!
Walking the many national forest and Boulder county trails around the house!
Family bonding in our therapeutic round jacuzzi under the stars!
Grilling your favorite meal on the large patio facing the lake!
Taking the kayak to the many inlets of the lake and the famous Forsythe Canyon Creek Falls (you can walk to them from the house as well along the perfect Forsythe Canyon Creek Trail)!
- yes, yes, yes!
A quick jaunt to the best shopping and restaurants in town just 15 minutes down a most spectacular mountain car ride! Going up and down Flagstaff mountain is not a drag but an awe like experience in itself!
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)

Other things to note
*THREE NIGHTS MINIMUM RENTAL (INQUIRE FOR EXCEPTIONS)
PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR DISCUSSION WITH OWNER AT 50$ PER DAY PER PET
Parties and events allowed with extra event footprint fee depending on size
No shoes upstairs in carpeted areas
NOTE: This is my private residence and is decorated and set up accordingly. Guests can benefit from the extra personal touches and use of ample kitchenware and are invited to use what is in the pantry for spices and condiments. The home includes thousands of books and valuable art as well as a 40k piano that we respectfully ask guests are mindful about. Thank you!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Walker Ranch Park. Enjoy features like a hot tub and an arcade/game room. A jetted tub and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Walker Ranch Park and 11 minutes from Eldorado Canyon State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50 per day per pet fee 10% discount weekly rental

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
Property Registration Number STR-24-0077

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & Usfs Trails Boulder

Boulder Best City + Nature w/ Lake & USFS Trails Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayeleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little home with personal touches!
It was our first time staying in Colorado, we fell in love with the area! The views the house offers is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain home
We stayed here for a Christmas get away. Beautiful home in the mountains. The only negative I could give is the dishwasher. It didn’t work properly & with 6 people, it was a lot of dishes to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
LOVED this house and the views are breathtaking. Irene was such a pleasure to meet and super informative about the trails. This house has so much character and beautiful artwork to enjoy during the stay. Wish we had more time to explore. Would recommend renting a car if staying at this property as it was in a remote location and we had some difficulty getting Uber rides. Absolutely loved this property though, would highly recommend and we will hopefully be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This location is breathtaking. And so much to do! We hiked every day, hot tubbed and cooked. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home in Boulder
I was very impressed with the property. I feel the online pictures do not give it justice. As soon as we walked in we were immediately stunned with the home. It is beautifully decorated giving the house a warmth not portayed in the photos. The outside area has numeours sitting ares so that you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes. The owner was very easy to communicate with and you could tell they authentically wanted to provide a great experience. The location is spectacular, but keep in mind it is a little over 10 miles from boulder which takes about 30 minutes to get to because of the switchback mountain- I would highly recommend grabbing whatever your essentials may be before coming to the house. Overall it was a great experience with all of us in agreement that this was one of, if not the nicest,places we ever rented. If I ever returned to the area I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drew
Wonderful place!:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Adrian c.

disappointing
Loved the location and the house had adequate room for my family. However, the photos in the listing of the interior are not current and do not reflect the "cluttered" state of the home, unrelenting (all night and weekend) noise from dam construction, cleanliness an issue, the owners supplies limited the use of the refrigerator, a door was missing from the shower, the power went out @ 4am and the owner could not be reached the entire morning (multiple phone calls) no electricity, heat or water and we had to leave early (obviously not there fault), poor deck stone work leading to treacherous steps and walkway. Potentially a great rental, but needs work and care.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

john b., Potomac, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for me +4
My friends and I, all 42 and from different cities, stayed at the house over Memorial Day weekend. We came with enough groceries for the 3 nights to not have to leave and stay on-site we did - that’s how much we loved this house. We did manage to walk down to the water but be warned there is quite a bit of elevation change and it’s probably 200 yards before you bisect the trail. We cooked for every meal without want for any other gadgets, bowls, plates, glasses, or cutlery. We had one fire and spent a lot of time on the back patio. The stars were amazing! Boulder is a quick 15 minute drive down a winding road but as I mentioned before we just stayed in the house. There are three types of coffee makers, a large blender, a large fridge/freezer, a big bbq grill, tons of pots/pans, etc…. The owner was very responsive and even gave us some good recommendations. Probably the best thing I can say is that I will certainly be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jayne S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, not a great VRBO experience
This property overlooks the Gross Reservoir, but is should be a three-season rental due to weather and a gnarly access road. We booked 3 days for a family Christmas gathering, attracted by a view, wood stove, outdoor grill, fire pit and hot tub. Irene reminds you this is HER house. You literally walk into "just" a house, with no welcoming hospitality (like a few shelves/drawers to store personal things, soap and towels in the bathrooms, firewood, propane for the grill, or a shoveled driveway). There WAS a festive Christmas tree The house was mostly clean (except for refrigerator handles and moldy leftover coffee grounds in the coffee maker - yuk!). Cabinets were disorganized, making cooking a scavenger hunt to find pots, pans, dishes, etc. We never found dishtowels, wash clothes in messy linen closet or dish soap - but did find brake, wheel and engine cleaners under the sink). The blizzard of 2022 across the Midwest delayed our arrival by a day. We arrived to find 8-10 inches of snow on the sloping driveway (it had snowed three days prior - I had asked the host about the roads with a vague response). My son rummaged for a snow shovel and spent 30 hard minutes shoveling a path for the cars. We could not believe that Irene did not have a service to do this. When we have rented ski houses or condos, the host always has shoveled paths, driveways and parking spots. We shoveled around the grill (a nice one similar to what we have at home), which started initially, but then went out -- propane tank was empty, so we had to adapt our traditional recipes to the broiler. Son had some wood in his car, which helped keep warmth in the house with fierce winds outside. The furnace tried - but kept going to eco mode so we had to reset often. In fairness, Irene had warned us of this and told us what to do. It was too cold and windy to use the fire pit or hot tub. I alerted Irene to our problems before writing a review, and asked if she would consider a partial refund for our missed day and the shoveling and cleaning we had to do. She went crickets. Our displeasure is not with the weather per se (traveling in winter always has its challenges) as we are pretty adaptable and understanding. But we don't feel Irene understands what it means to be a good VRBO host, or what guests expect of the experience, especially with the rates she is charging. We were highly disappointed with our host's lack of response.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

timothy o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The house was beautiful., clean and the views were gorgeous. The drive to the house from Boulder was about half an hour with amazing views as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The view was amazing. Very cozy and warm home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ed K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area located in the mountains at 8500 feet
Property was very nice. One draw back was the dog run could not be used because brush had grown to tall. Otherwise its a great place with great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oanh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice tranquil stay
Although a bit of driving required from downtown Boulder, it is very worthwhile as the views and surroundings are beautiful. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, communication could be a bit better
We had a wedding at this home, and it was very lovely. While we eventually got everything straightened out there were some important details that we didn’t hear back about for a while. Otherwise the house was super clean, gorgeous setting, and a wonderful stay. Would definitely recommend for vacationers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A lovely property with an amazing vibe! We had a great time and the owner was very responsive to communication. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view; issues with cleanliness and access to basic appliances (dishwasher, washer/dryer)
The location is spectacular at the top of the mountain with sweeping views and hiking trails nearby. The refund on the security deposit was processed promptly and check-in was easy, although communication was not as seamless as I expected from experience with other owners. However, there were too many issues that detracted from our stay. For example, the dishwasher was not working; dirty water did not drain, which meant we could not use it. There were 5 of us staying there and of course, during COVID, we ate all of our meals in the house, which meant a LOT of handwashing. The washer and dryer were filled with the owner's clothes, preventing us from washing our clothes, as we had planned. The television did not work, there were no pillows in one of the bedrooms (only decorative pillows), there was a pair of dirty gym shorts under the rug in one of the bedrooms, dirty socks in another, no lightbulbs in one of the bathrooms (and no replacements). In short, there is a lot of potential but it did not feel like this house was properly cared for with the renter in mind. I have enjoyed wonderful experiences with VRBO and this is the first time it has been necessary to leave negative feedback.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Diana S.

Stay in Boulder and Visit Flagstaff Mtn Instead
Our family stayed here this past month for a week during our month tour out west. We had stayed in another house in Boulder (total gem) walking distance to Pearl St. We wanted to unplug and were all excited about staying up on Flagstaff Mtn in this property, but were quickly surprised upon arrival. The location itself is breathtaking. The drive up to the house is a beauty. The problem was the house is not what we expected nor worth what we paid. I would suggest to the owner to post more pictures of the actual house and rooms within the house. This is a live in residence. Expect to be staying in a home filled with the family’s personal belongings. Drawers in bedrooms were full (with random stuff). In one of the kids bedrooms, there was money in the drawer?! We only found it because my kids love unpacking their suitcase when we get to a space. That to me is just strange and careless. The fridge was half full of food and no room in the freezer. That was disappointing because the trip into town is a trip down the mountain, not a quick 5 min drive to grocery, 30 minutes. If you wanted to cook meals at the house, be prepared that the cookware is sparse and many worn and even dirty, rusty pans. The carpet upstairs has many stains and just felt dirty. I would suggest to owner if they want to continue to list their property and open to guests, then to take time and clear some space, declutter and invest in some upgrades that guests would benefit from (fresh towels, new bedding, cookware, etc). Also make it more clear on your listing this is a live in residence.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The view is spectacular and definitely the main attraction!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Judith A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location/ Terrible lack of integrity and care from the owner
Good news: beautiful location with views and great hiking and generally the house and grounds are very nice. HOWEVER After we had left Boulder we called the owner for clarification on directions and she told us the kayak had been stolen. This and the two paddle boards were one of the main reason we chose this house. We asked if she could replace it as we were there for nine nights. She made no effort to do this. We arrived to find there were absolutely no instructions or information about the house including no info on how to access the internet. There is no cell phone service in the area so we had no way to communicate. Two neighbors refused to let us use their phone - one saying said they were always having renters from this house come ask for help . The neighbor immediately next door politely refused to let us make a call because of how poorly treated she felt over loudness of late guests parties that the owner refused to do anything about. Finally someone let us use their phone but the owner was not answering. As we had no phone or internet we had to keep going back and sitting in this persons driveway until she finally answered 4.5 hours later just before we were about to abandon ship and drive back to Boulder stressed and hungry . At this time she agreed to refund one night stay/ The next day we discovered that there was only one functioning paddle board - not two. We have waited two months to post this review asking repeatedly for the promised refund and her saying she was sending it and we wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. Outright and repetitive lies. She went off sailing and has no local manager to trouble shoot in her absence. In addition we found filthy pots and bowls in the cabinets; uncleaned grill and utensils left outside; two empty propane tanks (i.e. no way to grill) a fridge 1/2 full of her old food; no place cleared out in cabinets for our food - we had to keep it in bags in a closet. Other things of this nature too numerous to mention.. We have rented all over the world , places in this price range and way cheaper and have never felt like the owner cared so little about the guests and their experience. We find it sad to feel the need to write this as we have never written a bad review , nor received anything but five stars as renters. Hopefully she will clean up her act as the property and location is really beautiful. And hopefully if you rent you will have a much better experience .
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mountain Getaway
Unbeatable mountain location.

4/10 Poor

Sami H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beatiful location, issues with cleanliness, access and comms
Location is absolutely great, one thing that is not clear from the listing photos is that the drop to the lake is quite steep, not easily accessible, and certainly not carrying kayaks etc. The description did not mention that this is a live-in residence (owner state it is, but can't find anythign about it), this set limitations on fridge being half full and there really not being any storage space to unpack your suitcases, so be prepared to live from your suitcases. Listing is misleading in this respect and we would have picked something else if we knew this. If you like to sleep later than 6am, consider that many of the windows do not have blinds, it gets light early. Our biggest concern was the cleanliness of the property, the dishwasher left dishes dirty and turned out the filter was badly clogged. Dirty burnt-in and oily dishes in the oven. We also asked to lock the place up when leaving and were told there is no key, but to use the garage door instead, the garage door did not seem to open so we had to leave the door unlocked per owners direction. Owner also left the communications on the check-in process very last minute. Check in process in itself was easy, just walk in. Great views, pretty good amenities, but we did end up cleaning, not sleeping well and just overall being a little frustrated. Not sure we got good value for our money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

mercedes m.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic views and amenities
fantastic views and convenient access to gross reservoir for water activities and walking trails. Great amenities from the hot tub to the fire pit. We had a really nice time. Thank-you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Khalid G.

Wonderful location
A unique property with incredible views, outdoor spaces, and just a short 30-minute car ride from Boulder.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Azael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Beautiful is all I could say ! It is 30 ministers up the mountain which was scary for a Texan but other than that the views you get are amazing ! We got sick with the flu and had to leave 2 days early hope we get the chance to go again and not be sick defiantly worth the money
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Chester county

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is a magical place majestic and serene
Irene Has created a magical space for you to enjoy The views and the home are fantastic A Dream come true Enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019