Revisit the vintage charm of the 1950s with up to 10 guests! Nestled adjacent to Fall River, The Homestead offers cozy convenience (#3416). Spread across three levels and minutes to downtown and Rocky Mountain National Park, this log cabin features a full kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 7 beds, & a large deck for relaxation.
+ Central location
+ Fishing access on the HOA
+ A/C
+ 7 beds (1 king, 2 queens, 4 twins)
+ Foosball
+ 2 big smart TVs
+ Fireplace
Great for families!
*** IMPORTANT THINGS ***
Funky Ceilings! Note that the upstairs has angled ceilings so watch your heads if you venture too close to edges of the rooms.
House Rules: Check in at 4pm or later; check out at 10am or earlier. No smoking. Last, the cleaning fee is lower than about 2/3 of other units this size because guests start a load of dishes and towels on checkout. The savings is passed on to you.
If you are bringing a dog, please add to the dog guest count. There is a non refundable pet fee of $125.
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Just a few minutes north of downtown you’ll find The Homestead, an authentic and charming 1950s vintage log cabin. It underwent a floor to ceiling remodel in October of 2024, complete with a modern eco-friendly mini-split HVAC system with air conditioning. It’s ready for you, your family and friends.
Enjoy mornings and evenings on the back deck watching wild turkeys, deer and elk meander along the bank of Fall River, just across the parking lot. The National Park boundary is only a few miles away -- animals are everywhere.
The location can't be beat! You can walk to the nearby Wapiti Pub, or take a quick drive to downtown for dinner. Or, just head up Highway 34 to the National Park entrance; you’ll be there in a few minutes.
If you just want to relax, you’ve picked the right place! There’s a grill and picnic table on the front porch, as well as a spacious back deck. Inside you’ll find lots of chairs and sofas to sink into — either in front of a fireplace or one of two smart TVs.
The main floor features a kitchen with a small attached breakfast table, a full bathroom, a queen bedroom, and an open dining/living area. There’s a den at the landing on the second floor with a big smart TV, and a basement foosball table.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1: A main floor queen
Bedroom 2: An upstairs bedroom with two twins and low ceilings. Watch your heads!
Bedroom 3: An upstairs bedroom with a king and a gas fireplace.
Bedroom 3: An upstairs bedroom with a queen.
Sleeping Area: You’ll find a trundle bed on the second floor landing with two twins.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
+ High chair & pack n play always at the listing
+ Foosball table, game table, toys and games
+ Kids dinnerware
BATHROOMS
A main floor bathroom with a full tub/shower and toilet
A second floor bathroom with a toilet and shower.
LIVING, DINING & COOKING
Kitchen – Our fully equipped kitchen features both large and small appliances, along with a bar seating area, so the chef can enjoy company while cooking. There's also a cozy breakfast table, perfect for casual meals and conversation.
Open Living Area – The main floor features an open-concept living and dining space, offering a seamless flow for easy interaction and relaxation.
Entertainment – Upstairs, the den boasts a large smart TV with access to all your favorite channels. On the main floor, the living room features another big smart TV and a fireplace for cozy evenings. For extra fun, there’s a foosball table waiting in the basement!
LAUNDRY
Free for you to use!
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KEY AMENITIES (check the amenity list to see them all)
+ Full size washer and dryer
+ Propane grill
+ Two outdoor deck
+ Fireplace
+ Two dens with TVs
+ Fully stocked kitchen
+ Drip coffee maker and numerous small appliances
+ 1 king bedroom, 2 queen bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, a trundle bed w/ 2 singles in a common area.
+ Air conditioning
DRIVING DISTANCES
2 minutes: Rocky Mountain National Park's Lumpy Ridge Trailhead
5 minutes: Stanley Hotel, Safeway, Downtown Estes Park
6 minutes: Estes Park Golf Course
10 minutes: Highway 34 entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park
15 minutes: Anywhere in the Estes Valley
25 minutes: Hidden Valley backcountry skiing and sledding
45 minutes: Boulder, Eldora Ski Resort
60 minutes: Fort Collins (breweries galore; rafting the Poudre)
90 Minutes: DIA, Red Rocks Amphitheater
Guests have access to
3 parking spots
Basement game room and laundry
Main floor with kitchen, 1 bed and living/dining areas
Upper floor with bathroom and additional bedrooms
We’ve entrusted the management of our property to the team at The Wolf Rentals. They are highly responsive and have an excellent knowledge of the area!
We are in a quiet neighborhood of vacation homes on the banks Fall River. Our location is perfect -- minutes to downtown Estes Park but also minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Highly recommend a car, though there is a free summer transit service called "The Peak" that runs from late May to late October. This bus service has a stop right in front of the house on the Gold Route. You can ride the busses around Estes Park and to the entrance to the National Park.
NO SMOKING, NO FIRES
Our property is located just a few miles from where two of Colorado’s largest wildfires occurred in recent years, so we have a strict no-smoking policy. Smoking is not permitted inside or outside, and outdoor fire pits are now prohibited in all vacation homes in Estes Park. Charcoal BBQs are also banned, but our gas grill and indoor wood fireplace allowed.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Estes Park has a fantastic snowplow crew, and our driveway will be cleared during snowstorms. However, in the event of a major blizzard, the roads and driveway may not be plowed exactly when you need them. We’re unable to offer assistance if you get stuck, so we always recommend guests rent an AWD or 4WD vehicle when visiting from October to May. Our home sits at 8,000 feet in a region known for heavy snowfall!
GUEST LIMIT
Our permit allows a maximum of 8 guests.
BEARS
Never leave food in your car! Bears are common in the area and can break into vehicles.
SECURITY
We have a Minut smart home monitor that alerts us to any potential parties. It tracks noise levels and temperature to help protect our home and neighborhood.
- Checkin at 4pm or later; Checkout at 10am or earlier.
- 10 Guests and 3 cars max. Infants & children count towards max guest count.
- No smoking inside or outside and no parties.
- Town Noise Ordinance: No music or loud noise after 9pm. The home is a in a quiet neighborhood.
- We have negotiated a lower cleaning fee that's based on guests doing dishes and starting a load of towels at checkout.
- No cable. Please bring your own streaming accounts for the smart TV apps.
