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SALE! Hot Tub * King Bed * EV Charger * Wood Stove

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Estes Park, CO
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

SALE! Hot Tub * King Bed * EV Charger * Wood Stove

Rates currently discounted! Soak in views from my 1927 cabin's hot tub! This historic home was originally located inside Rocky Mountain National Park (Permit 20-NCD0218) & was relocated 5 min from the entry!

Enjoy a wood stove in the tin-ceiling living room or a sunset dinner in the yard, & relax in a unique and lovingly restored 1220 s/f cabin.

- Private hot tub
- Level II EV charger
- 1 gig fiber internet
- Wood stove
- King & queen beds
- Washer/dryer

Great basecamp for up to 6

Real quick, some house rules (sorry it's no fun, but please read!!)

+ The property is more than an acre and there are three short term rentals on it. You will have neighbors, but this home & hot tub is all yours (and the fence separates the spaces)
+ Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier.
+ No smoking inside or out; no fire pits; no parties; no pets.
+ 2 cars & 6 guests max per legal limit.
+ At checkout, you must do dishes and start a load of towels/hand towels/washcloths (we have negotiated a lower cleaning fee based on this).
+ No cable -- bring your own streaming accounts for the smart TV.

Past guests have raved:

"... this place is awesome as it was close it the park and also it gave us unique rustic experience."
"... the location on Nathan’s place is unmatched if you’re doing the trek to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the place is so charming."
"... the charm of this cottage is incredible! It is comfortable and stylish. You can’t beat the location and the views."
"... Stay with Nathan! We loved this house! Everything was so nice and tidy! The stove was a wonderful homey feel! We loved coffee on the porch swing!"

Thanks for checking out the historic 1927 Alpine Garden Cabin. Located in the shadows of Prospect and Giant Track Mountains with views into the National Park and Twin Sisters Peaks, it's about 5 minutes from the entry gate to Rocky Mountain National Park, 5 minutes from downtown Estes Park, and just seconds away from my favorite restaurant and local supermarket.

This unique cabin originally sat inside the National Park, in Moraine Park, and was eventually moved to its current site. If you stay here, you'll be staying in a museum that's been slowly and gradually added to over the years.

During the most recent updates, I added some fun touches: coffee tables and shelving I hand-made from local reclaimed wood, and funky hanging lamps I made out of whiskey bottles that I upcycled from my favorite local restaurant, Bird and Jim (just down the street). I also added a new privacy fence to and opened up the back yard so you can enjoy afternoon meals or glasses of wine and feel alone.

The inside is super unique: there's a historic wood stove, tin ceiling in the living room, and fun 1950s lime green paint in the fully stocked kitchen. It's got everything you need to help you feel at home during your Estes Park vacation. Enjoy the wood burning stove in the historic living room, or just kick back in front of a smart TV (on top of another fireplace) and zone out.

***** IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE *****

My 1-acre property has three short term rentals on it: this home and two other cabins. Each one has its own private parking and living spaces; the only shared area is the driveway. Guests must be respectful of the parking and noise situations. If you are looking for isolation in the woods, this is not your best bet.

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BEDROOMS

The home has two bedrooms and has a maximum legal occupancy of six.

Bedroom 1 - A master bedroom with en-suite bathroom sits off the kitchen, removed from the living room. It's got an amazingly comfortable king bed and a walk in shower. Note that the pellet stove in this room is NOT FOR GUEST USE. It is nevertheless heated with central heat.

Bedroom 2 - The original and historic bedroom, sitting off the living room and attached to a bathroom. Featuring a comfortable queen bed and lots of wood walls for the cozy feel.

Bedroom 3 - We offer a pull out sofa bed for extra guests, for a max of six.

BATHROOMS

Bathroom 1 - An en-suite bathroom off the master bedroom, with a sink, toilet and walk-in shower.

Bathroom 2 - Part of the original cabin, with an antique clawfoot tub located off the living room.

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Living Room - Enjoy games and movies on your own streaming accounts with a smart Roku TV, relax in the comfortable couches in front of the wood burning stove, or simply turn it all off and try to imagine living in this home when it was originally built 100 years ago.

WiFi - My home now has a strong mesh WiFi network with no dead zones. A 600Mbps connection will allow you to stream and work.

LAUNDRY, COOKING, DINING

Kitchen - The funky lime green kitchen is fully stocked with a fridge, freezer, oven, stove, new pots and pans, lots of cutlery, wine glasses, a drip coffee maker, and much, much more.

Dining Area - In the kitchen, this dining area offers seating for 6. You can also dine outside in the garden.

Laundry - The home offers a small laundry/mud room off the kitchen. In it is a full size washer and dryer that you can use for free.

This is a fully furnished, private home. You have full access to:

+ 2 bedrooms
+ 2 bathrooms
+ private parking
+ private yard and outdoor dining area
+ kitchen/dining and living areas

I own a small rental management company in town and have a great team of house managers, so either myself or one of them will be readily available to answer any and all questions.

My neighborhood is a typical Estes Park rural residential neighborhood, where you can see mountains all around but there are also neighbors. My property is a little over an acre and this unit has an effective privacy fence so all the outdoor area feels private and "all yours." There are neighbors and I ask that guest are respectful of them, self-monitor their noise levels, and do not trespass on their land.

This property is about a 15 minute walk to the Country Super Market (downhill there, uphill back), where you can hop on the free summer shuttle bus that goes all over Estes Park and takes you to the Rocky Mountain National Park visitor center, and from there you can hop on a shuttle that goes into the National Park.

However, you really need to have your own car when visiting Estes Park. There are not reliable Ubers/Lyfts and the taxis are few and far between.

NOISE

Events, loud music and noises, and parties are strictly prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level so I can maintain good relationships with my neighbors. Note that my property has two other short term rentals on it; treat our neighbors like you'd want to be treated.

The house has a Minut, which measures sound levels and alerts us if things are too loud so I can give you a heads up. It does not record content, it only measures decibel levels so your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Guests are not to unplug it (we will also be alerted if that happens). It also measures temperature to alert us of pipe freeze conditions. It's on the kitchen ceiling.

NONPAYING GUESTS

Insurance requires that nonpaying and non-registered guests are not allowed on property.

AIR CONDITIONER

Estes has a mild mountain climate in the summers but from time to time it can get hot. Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. The cool evening breeze will cool the home down quickly.

MINUT

We use a Minut noise meter. It doesn't record audio, but instead monitors decibel levels, temperature and humidity. This is for the safety of guests & to protect the home. It also serves to warn us about parties & prevent noise complaints from neighbors. It's located on the cieling in the kitchen.
BY BOOKING YOU AGREE TO:

- You understand there are 2 other rental cabins on the property and will be mindful of neighbors & other guests
- No parties, pets, smoking anywhere
- Quiet hours outside 10pm-8am
- Check in 4pm or later; check out 10am or earlier
- Start load of towels/hand towels/wash cloths at check out, plus start dishwasher
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Rocky Mountain National Park. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and 7 minutes from The Stanley Hotel
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Estes Park cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

The Wolf Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1224 sq ft (114 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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 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 is also known as

HISTORIC 2BR W/ WOODSTOVE 5 MINS TO NAT'L PARK
Historic 2BR W/ Woodstove, 5 Mins TO Nat'l Park Cabin
Historic 2BR W/ Woodstove, 5 Mins TO Nat'l Park Estes Park
Historic 2BR W/ Woodstove, 5 Mins TO Nat'l Park Cabin Estes Park
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SALE! Hot Tub * King Bed * EV Charger * Wood Stove Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria W., Bayonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Near RMNP
Very nice place. I just wish I had checked in earlier to enjoy the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert T., Laurens

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Nice property. Well stocked crowded neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Lovely cabin, very clean and comfortable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Eta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
We had a very good time. Lovely porch area. Lots of wild life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy R., Ellinger Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Retreat
Very quaint and clean home. Pretty views and very close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
toddler-less get away with hubs!
This cabin is ADORABLE & HUGE!! The process from the moment we booked, until we checked out was so easy. The host was wonderful, and so helpful/available with any sudden questions we had. It was VERY clean. Wonderful location!! Highly recommended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rocky Mountain
Nice n beautiful Mountain View
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy mountain cottage
Well stocked cozy cottage with beautiful mountain views. Convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location,location,location
Enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The best features are proximity to rmnp and the breezeway. We sat and watched deer and elk come down the hill into the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cabin
Cozy cabin, enjoyed all the outside nicks and crannies!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice old cottage feeling - Elk in yard
Great place to stay. Gardens brought animals:rabbit and deer. Early September we saw elk in backyard in late afternoon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Galina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Everything you need being away from home.
We stayed at this property for three nights. The property is less than a mile away from the RMNP, so you are not wasting a minute of your precious time visiting the park. During COVID-10, make sure to secure a reservation to the park first before renting any property - at least this is what we did. The property itself is well maintained, and we were provided with everything we needed. The property managers even left us the grocery store’s loyalty card, so we were able to save money on our groceries. The communication with the property managers was great, and they provided us with all necessary information regarding the property, the neighborhood, and the locality. If we visit RMNP again, we will definitely stay at this property – cannot ask for a better home and location. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was very comfortable and cozy. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

vanessa c.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was absolutely beautiful and so relaxing.
Will definitely be back again for a relaxing getaway. Thank you for everything.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a cute, clean cabin located between the town and RMNP. Comfy beds and nice outdoor spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute cabin!
We loved this really cute cabin. It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was wonderful and as expected. Property owner was prompt in returning messages. Beautiful property and cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise B., Steamboat Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, roomy and comfortable
The cottage was just perfect for my girls' hiking trip this week - it was cozy enough to curl up and hang out and spacious enough to relax and decompress. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet, the location is amazingly close to the park entrance, and the instructions were clear for check-in and check-out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Well appointed with tons of “cabin charm”! We liked that it was out of town but close to everything
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The house is fabulous. So quaint and quiet. We loved being able to cook out and sit out on the patio
The house is close to town but out of the hustle and bustle. Close to the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. The shower is huge. The claw foot bathtub is awesome. This home is great. The property management goes above and beyond to make people comfortable. They are great. The beds are comfortable as well. We would stay here again if we visit Estes Park again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

kelli m.

Very well kept, clean and convenient!
The cabin was the perfect beginning and end to each day we were adventuring Estes! Plenty of room for our family of 5 to spread out as well as come together for family game nights and morning breakfast. The communication was consistently open with the owner for any questions we had and everything was well thought out and put together for us to easily find within the cabin ourselves. Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Great Getaway
We loved the Alpine Garden Cottage. Great location with beautiful views. Nice rustic cabin with all the amenities. Very Clean. Would definitely come back.

8/10 Good

Mark v., Escondido, USA

Beautiful and convenient location
For one interstate and two international travellers this cabin was ideal. Right on the edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park providing easy access for hiking and sightseeing. The accommodation was comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The BBQ was generous in size and the umbrella had its own set of lights. A nice place to come back home to after a long day of discovering the beauty of the Rockies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Sioux City Iowa

Cabin exceeded my expectations! I’ll be back.
Looks even better in person, pictures do not do it justice. Immaculate. Comfortable. Charming. Lot of room. Great location. Instructions and communication from owner were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Delightful
We had a really comfortable weekend stay in this classy cabin. Very interesting mix of old and new. Both beds were comfortable, the kitchen was extremely well equiped and everything worked! This property is very close to town but far enough out that you don't have to deal with the insanity of thousands of tourists and traffic jams. We would love to spend more time there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018