Lazy Elk Retreat -- 20-NCD0346 - a SkyRun RMNP Property



20-NCD0346


- Free, secure and private WiFi.
- Available for extended stay.
- Reservations of 14+ days may include extra fees. See listing details or call our office.

Allergy Alert - Owners have had dog on property.
Tucked away in the aspens, the Lazy Elk Retreat provides for the ultimate mountain getaway. With the snowy peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park as a backdrop, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the best in high altitude living. The Spirit of this home invites you to experience its fusion of the rustic and traditional, with all of the modern conveniences. As you walk down the path to the cabin, you will feel at home right away with the first of 3 patios for hanging out in the mountain air.

From the moment you step in the door, you will love the Lazy Elk's bold rugged charm and its open concept great room, dining area and large kitchen. The western-influenced great room features a gas fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, large light-filled windows, and beamed vaulted ceilings. You will want to sink into the delightful mountain chic furnishings, put your feet up and enjoy the large flat screen TV (w/ DVD player) set for streaming only. The sofa is a Queen sleeper sofa. This is a great cabin for family or friends to kick back, relax and enjoy a Rocky Mountain escape!

Enjoy homecooked meals at the rustic dining table. A sliding glass door leads to the second patio where you can sit and listen to the summer breezes rustling through the aspen leaves. Or watch the snowflakes fall during the winter evenings while you dine.

The kitchen is extra spacious and offers touches of vintage decor throughout. You will appreciate the modern stainless steel appliances including double ovens. Dishes, cookware and convenient small appliances complete this nature-infused vacation home. With the open design, there is plenty of room for everyone to hang around the kitchen to share food and good times. At the end of the kitchen is a breakfast bar for 2. Perfect for morning coffee and watching the wildlife wander through the yard - especially the wild turkeys known to the neighborhood! You'll love the surrounding aspen grove as you relax or dine outside at the patio table and chairs. A grill is provided for those summer BBQs.

Just off the kitchen, a bathroom with a granite-topped vanity and shower shares space with a full-size washer/dryer for doing a bit of laundry during your stay. The beautiful hardwood floors continue throughout the open hallway and the three bedrooms.

The first bedroom features a Queen bed and a lofty shelf with whimsical vintage decor. The spacious second bedroom features a King bed and a convenient chest of drawers for unpacking. A sliding glass door opens from this bedroom to a long covered patio, perfect for summer hangouts. The playful third bedroom features a daybed with a trundle that can sleep 2. The second bathroom offers a shower/tub combo and hickory cabinetry topped with a granite counter-top. The bedrooms can be chilly, but space heaters and electric blankets are available.

The home is less than 2 miles (5 minutes) from Rocky Mountain National Park's South Entrance, and 2 miles to Estes Park. The Lazy Elk Retreat is the perfect Rocky Mountain getaway! Book it now to get the best dates whether you want a winter escape or a summer adventure!

- Management provides a starter kit of amenities to get you through your first day, including: an extra roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, one extra roll of paper towels, 2-3 garbage bags, sample-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner, small bar soap, 2-3 laundry powder packs, 4-5 dishwashing pods, liquid dishwashing soap, and a single brew coffee pack. Guests will need to provide or purchase additional toiletries and products as needed beyond this starter kit.
- Long-term reservations of 14+ days require mid-stay property safety checks or mid-stay cleans, additional trash pickups. Safety checks are at no additional charge. Mid-stay cleanings include linens change, floors, bathrooms and light surface cleaning. Mid-stay services are charged to the guest, and charges can only be added after your reservation is made. Management will call the guest directly for payment for the required services. Call our office for details.



What to be aware of:

- ALLERGY ALERT: Owners have had a dog in property.
- NO A/C 
- Bedrooms are cozy but can be chilly, space heaters and electric blankets provided in addition to house heat.
- Parking for 4 cars in driveway.
- Garage is NOT available for guest usage.
- No large vehicles, i.e. RVs, trailers.
- Strict NO OPEN FIRES/FIRE PITS ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY - $1000 fine for noncompliance.
- No Parties. No Smoking. No Pets. Fines apply.
- Quiet Time 7p.m.
- Guest buys own soaps/paper items when provided starter kit items are depleted.
- Estes Park is a Dark Sky Community. Bring a Flash Light.
- BEARS in the area - secure trash, lock doors and windows when leaving.
- Local On-Call Staff available after hours for emergency issues only, i.e. gas leak, broken furnace, broken water line.
- Plowing/shoveling occurs when we have 4 inches of fresh snow on the ground prior to your arrival.

What You'll Love:

- Gorgeous setting on a one-acre with aspens.
- Charming single-level mountain cabin. 
- Very short drive to national park & downtown.
-  EV Charging - NEMA 14-50 (RV plug) and NEMA 5-15 (regular plug) .
- Request for availability-High Chair & Pack-n-Play, complimentaryÂ