5 Br Cottage Vacation Rental In Estes Park, Colorado

A perfect place for families of all ages. A privately owned cabin located next to the YMCA of the Rockies campus. Set away from any roads and perched on a hillside with mountain views, this quiet, comfortable cottage is a family's beloved vacation spot for five generations and counting.

The early morning sun on the front porch is where we have the first cup of coffee. The large living room/dining room with stone fireplace and piano has been featured in Country Living Magazine. The cottage was built in 1914. The original ice house and clothes washing sink remain in the basement. The remodeled kitchen has all the conveniences of a modern kitchen including a ceramic top electric stove and oven, microwave oven, refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher, garbage disposal and lots of counter space. The cast iron wood-burning oven & stove is a reminder of how we used to cook but is non-operational now. Many mornings and evenings you will look out the kitchen window to watch the elk bedded down under the nearby trees, the deer meandering across the property, or the turkeys flocking up and down the back slope.

The single bedroom is next to the main bathroom. The middle bedroom across the hall from the main bathroom is more spacious with a double bed and a comfortable chair. The first bedroom at the back of the cottage has a double bed, an attached bathroom and the original lavatory. The second back bedroom has two beds - a double and a single, and an attached bathroom. The attached bathrooms were added in 1995 and each has a toilet, a shower stall, a lavatory and a closet. All bathrooms have electric heaters. The front bedroom has two beds - a double and a single, two dressers, lavatory, toilet and a large closet. With a total of seven beds, four double and three single, the cottage can sleep eleven.

The property is situated 3 miles from the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. The Cottage is within walking distance of the Big Thompson River and Glacier Creek. A five minute walk to the stables is great for all ages to take guided trail rides into RMNP. The Big Thompson and Glacier Creek offer great fishing only 10 minutes walk away. a 20-30 minute easy hike takes you into Beaver Meadows - a great option for wildlife watching or fishing.

Views of 14,000 ft. Long's Peak have inspired many guests to try for the summit. You'll see original 1930-1940s photographs of the Griggs family on the famous peaks of RMNP framed and mounted throughout the cottage. The cottage is used by the family for much of the season but we love sharing it with families looking for an authentic, rustic, and cozy retreat in the Rockies.

All activities offered by the YMCA are available to our guests with day-passes or a family membership. Enjoy guided hikes, evening concerts and presentations, mini golf, disc golf, tennis, pickleball, basketball, corn hole, athletic rental equipment, dining, snack counters, multiple children's playgrounds, arts and crafts building, children's day camp, small convenience store and the memorable stuffed mountain lion looking down from his ledge in the historic hall of the YMCA of the Rockies.

day pass info: https://www.ymcarockies.org/things-to-do/day-pass
membership info: https://www.ymcarockies.org/things-to-do/membership

Located in YMCA of the Rockies, a neighborhood in Estes Park, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park and Bear Lake Trailhead. The Labyrinth and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.