Allenspark Homestay

Located near both the Wild Basin Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and Long's Peak trail head, this cabin is ideally suited to anyone looking for a base for hiking, riding, climbing, hunting or just lazing and star gazing. The first floor includes a combined kitchen, dining room and living room, as well as two bedrooms and bath. Upstairs is a large loft overlooking the living room that most guests use as the master bedroom because of its large windows, the king size bed and it's stunning views of Mt. Meeker. The house sits on an acre and a half lot. It is adjacent to Ponderosa Lodge (Property # 803298) which we often rent in tandem (it is about 100 yards down hill) and which can be accessed by a path. Many families have rented both houses together for family reunions and weddings. We bought the house in 2001, although Susie had hoped to purchase it since first setting foot in in 1967, when her parents brought the family to meet the builder before purchasing the house down the hill. There has always been something very special about this cabin. It feels isolated while still being close to amenities. Its an easy 15 minute drive to Estes, 45 minutes to Boulder, and 5 minutes to the booming metropolis of Allenspark (population 250!). The Meeker Park Lodge Livery is a short walk and in summer the lodge has a small grocery store for last minute items. We are surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest so there is hiking in virtually every direction, from easy strolls to the trail head for one of Colorado's magnificent 14'ers. The Long's Peak trail head is just a brief drive. Susie's family started coming out to this area in 1955 and have enjoyed the wonders of this area in every season. The abundance of wildlife (moose, elk, mule deer, bobcats, hawks, owls, chipmunks, squirrels, seen them all!) can be enjoyed from the deck. The house is fully furnished and includes satellite and WiFi, a flat screen TV, DVD, games, books and a welcoming wood burning stove in the living room. We’ve recently put in a new king size mattress and have made some other upgrades. Its a great house. About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).Fee is $50 Per Night Extra for Dogs..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 26.About events:No events allowed.By parties we mean family gatherings.

Archway to the Rockies...Discover this delightful 3-bedroom gem in Allenspark with stunning views of Mt Meeker and Longs Peak, The property sites on 11 acreas of towering trees and aspen groves. The year round stream that runs through the property has three waterfalls, and a pooled area with rainbow and brown trout. This cozy, updated cabin boasts of it's historic log and pine features, original pine flooring throughout, while updates to modern living. It offers 1 king bed in master bedroom. There are two additional bedrooms with queen beds and blow up mattress for extra sleeping options. Cozy up by the fireplace in the living room. The kitchen is equiped with everything you need to cook for a feast or a BBQ on the patio. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, dryer, hair dryer, heating, and WiFi. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and two sink vanity. Sit and sip in the hot tub, which has full view of Mt Meeker and Longs Peak after a day of hikes and adventures, or by three cozy coves creekside waterfalls. The patio's have firepits and comfortable seating, one patio with covered pergola has view's of Mt Meeker, one stream side. Games and swings for kids of all ages. Large fenced in yard to keep kids and pups safe. Explore the trails on the property. We're just minutes from St Catherine Church on the Rock, Longs Peak enterance to RMNP, and 15 mins to the enterance to RMNP and the town of Estes Park. *** Please note, if you are traveling to the area to explore Rocky Mountain National Park, especially during the busy summer season, we advise making a reservation to enter the park prior to travel, one month in advance of your stay, to ensure there is availability on the days of your travel.Also, there is a separate residence also on this property; however, it is on the other side of the creek, with views blocked by trees to ensure your privacy while on vacation. Both cabins share the spacious driveway.Additional things to note before booking and arrival:1. Before driving into the mountains, we suggest entering the address in your GPS so you arrive at the destination with ease, as cellular connection in the mountains will be spotty.2. 4WD/AWD strongly encouraged when staying in winter and spring. Guests can easily get stuck at end of driveway without 4WD/AWD if there’s snow. 4WD/AWD vehicles shouldn’t have an issue.3. Bathroom facilities are eco-friendly. If the toilet seems low-pressure compared to what you're used to, it's because it's a water-conserving toilet. Welcome to the mountains!4. Enhanced water filtration system, supporting an uninterrupted flow of fresh mountain water to our cozy cabin!Outdoors: We've encountered wildlife on our mountain property big and small! Keep aware of larger creatures. Depending on the time of year, you may sight mountain lion, coyote, bear, moose, elk, deer, rabbit, chipmunk, mouse, birds, and small fish in the stream. Located 15 minutes from Estes Park Downtown, the cabin is nestled in the archway to the Rocky Mountains.During your stay, enjoy a view of Mount Meeker and partial view of Longs Peak, as well as the relaxing sound of a creek.You will be minutes away from trailheads to waterfalls, bike trails around Lake Estes, and casual shopping and dining in Estes Park.Conveniently, the cabin is located off of Hwy 7, there will be traffic noise, but sitting stream side or in the hot tub does mute the noise. Also, this for easy access from the Denver-Boulder area.4WD/AWD recommended in winter/spring.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).$50.00 cleaning fee for no cleaning fenced area.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:STRICT NO SMOKING POLICY on PROPERTY OR IN THE HOME. MINIMUM OF $500 CHARGED FOR CLEANING/OZONATION IF THE HOME SMELLS OF CIGARETTE/MARIJUANA SMOKE..Please keep dogs off all furniture inside and out. DO NOT USE OUR BLANKETS for your PUPS. Pleases use your own from home.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.