Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5.0
Outstanding(164 Reviews)

House in Estes Park, CO

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

License #3133

Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home, Beautiful Views, Close to town and RMNP, Wi-Fi

This unique property can be rented as 2B/2B or 3B/3B. There is a separate (detached) guest suite (Moose Room) that has a nice bedroom, bathroom and small deck. Please see picture of house plans for layout. The property can accommodate 2-6 guests. The base rate is based on 2 person occupancy and each additional guest is $25 per person per night. **The guest suite (Moose Room) is never rented separately from the main house. The garage is not included in the rental.

This beautiful mountain cottage sits on 1.8 acres with amazing views of Longs Peak, Twin Sisters, Old Man Mountain and Fall River. The original founders of the Elkhorn Lodge built the home in 1934, hence the name Elkhorn Cottage. While there have been many updates, this home boasts of originals giving it the perfect cozy mountain feel. The cottage has hardwood floors, large stone gas fireplace and a fully stocked “retro” style kitchen. The bedrooms are large and the ceilings are tall. The main cottage is 2B/2B and there is a separate guest suite that is 1B/1B (Moose Room). A large deck sits across the entire back of the home that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. It’s about a half-mile walk to the downtown strip via a sidewalk at the end of the street and a short 3.8-mile drive to the less crowded Fall River RMNP entrance.

The master bedroom has a King size bed and French doors that open up to the large deck. The other bedroom in the main house has a queen size bed with 2 large windows. The bedroom in the guest suite (Moose Room) has a queen size bed, a full bathroom with a tub/shower, and a small private deck. The guest suite has a mini fridge and coffee maker. All bedrooms have walk in closets and TV/DVD players. The Moose Room will NOT be rented to another party separately from the main house.

There is a Samsung 50” class 8 series LED 4K UHD smart TV in the family room (inside the armoire) so that guests can use their own subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu etc. The house has BASIC cable TV and it has great WiFi.

Elkhorn Cottage is close to many popular wedding venues including The Stanley Hotel, SkyView at Fall River Village and Black Canyon Inn.

Rocky Mountain National Park:
3.8 to Fall River Visitors Center entrance (less traffic)
3.4 to Beaver Meadow’s Entrance

Outdoor propane fire pit
Washer/dryer
Sleeps 2-6

A note about trip insurance...2020 was an exceptionally difficult year for our vacation rentals. We went through a pandemic where we were shut down and lost about 4 months of revenue and in the fall we dealt with unprecedented wildfires where the entire town of Estes was evacuated for several days. We actually didn't know if we would have a home to go back to or if any of our properties would survive the wildfires. As the owner of the home, I have done my best to make this house a home away from home for guests. I believe it is the traveler's responsibility to get travel insurance for their trip. It is not the owner's responsibility to give the traveler a refund or to re-book their trip due to unforeseen circumstances. If I re-book your trip for a later date, then I am losing income because now another guest cannot book it. I simply cannot give refunds or re-book due to any circumstances in which the traveler does not make the trip. It's very simple...GET TRAVEL INSURANCE! This protects the traveler and the owner in natural disaster situations that include but is not limited to pandemics, wildfires, floods, blizzards, car accidents, death or death of a family member, illness, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, asteroids, alien invasions, zombie attacks, war, terrorists attacks, riots or any other act of God. Please just get trip insurance and if you decide not to, then do not get upset with the owner for not giving a refund or re-booking. This is my livelihood and I thank you kindly for your understanding and cooperation.

A note about the fireplace...I have done my best to write out directions on how to use the remote but it seems that guests just end up pushing buttons and not following the directions so it causes the settings to get messed up. Therefore, this is the disclaimer that the fireplace may or may not work and there isn't anyone that can just run right over and try to fix it.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

Map of Estes Park, CO

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(164 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
This is such a great place. We loved that it was private and is an individual home. It is also close to downtown Estes and walkable if you do not mind exercise. Entrance to RMNP is also very close!!! Back porch is amazing with great views. There is some construction going on that you can see while sitting on porch but that is no fault of the owner. Kim is a GREAT host and responds quickly to anything. A lot of personal touches and supplies. Would definitely stay here again and also recommend it to anyone.
5.0
Aug 2024
Beautifil views from a comfortable, cozy home away from home! Walkable to town but close to the Red Route bus stop. Very responsive, communicative host, Kim who even stopped by to fix the tv! We had a relaxing, comfortable visit!! Thanks Kim!!!
5.0
Jul 2024
Zero complaints about our stay here. Great view and perfect location!
5.0
Jul 2024
The Elkhorn Cottage is a real treasure in Estes Park. We have stayed in vacation rentals all over the country and none have been as special as this one. The owner's attention to detail is what makes your visit so special. You will want for nothing when you stay in this cottage, she has thought of everything! It's an amazing rental!
5.0
Jun 2024
A awesome cottage in a great location
5.0
Jun 2024
We rode bikes and motorbikes in RMNP. Great place to stay, easy access to the park and room for our stuff. Especially appreciated the 3BR. What a great trip!
5.0
Jun 2024
We had a great stay and cottage is close to Rocky Mountain National Park & center of the town of Estes Park.
5.0
Jun 2024
The location of this house is prefect for a visit to Estes Park. We were able to easily access all areas we planned to visit from this house. It is in a quiet neighborhood and was clean. Kim was responsive when I contacted her.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Estes Park?

The average price for a rental in Estes Park is £227 per night. This rental is £50 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Elkhorn Cottage: Charming Home and Amazing Views?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

Explore similar vacation rentals in Estes Park

Explore all rentals in Estes Park

Estes Park travel inspiration

Read our blog