House, hot tub, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!
House in Estes Park, CO
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Come escape the stress and enjoy the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains in Estes Park at licensed vacation rental property 20-NCD0374! Large lot and 2 buildings to spread out. Breathe the fresh mountain air and go for secluded hikes come back to enjoy a soak in the hot tub! Fast (1 gig) internet for working remote.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not advertise on Craigslist. Please communicate with us through VRBO only.
We are located in a PERFECT location! Close to everything, yet plenty of space. 2 miles from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, 2 miles away from downtown Estes Park and 2 miles from the YMCA on Highway 66. The free Estes Park shuttle bus stops near the property on Highway 66. So park your car and enjoy the mountains. We are on the Brown Route. Note: Town shuttles operate daily from June 24 through September 10.
Enjoy being together on vacation yet spread out with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in 2 buildings. The main house is a ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and open living, dining, and kitchen area. It sleeps 6 people and has 2 smart TVs with cable. The studio building is 10 feet from the home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker, and a smart TV connected to cable. Families on different schedules... no worries. Get a wonderful night sleep without distractions of others in your party but enjoy time together in the large living area, outside on the covered deck, or in the 7 person hot tub.
Have young kids? We created a safe enclosed private toddler playground behind the studio building with a climbing wall, wagon, sandbox, slide, seesaw, and little tykes cars sure to entertain the youngsters while you sit on the bench, sip a beverage, relax and enjoy the mountain air.
Having a big family reunion? Check out the Paradise RV Park nearby. Some can camp while others stay at the Happy Elk!
Have well behaved fur babies (dogs) you want to bring along? This is the perfect property with a brand new 6 foot fence to let your dogs enjoy the open space as well. Please inform the owner if you are bringing any pets along there is a small fee. (No cats please. I love them too... but some guests are often allergic.)
Basic price is listed for main house ONLY which sleeps 6. Studio which sleeps 4 is additional. No more than 8 can rent the property at any one time. House and studio will never be booked to different parties on same dates.
The property is in on nearly an acre with a hammock, grill, hot tub and yard games. Our landscaping is similar to most mountain properties in that it constantly changes based on nature. We keep it natural for our guests' benefit as it gives a welcoming habitat for animals to come and better wildlife viewing opportunities from the comfort of the home. The deer graze and recharge in the yard while the hummingbirds enjoy the wildflowers. Enjoy the mountain views while relaxing on the deck watching elk graze and take a rest under a tree. Please note the pictures were taken in May. Landscaping changes continually and the lawn is not able to be maintained with a lawnmower due to the large natural rock formations on the property.
Home has been completely updated. All new cozy mattresses, soft linens, thick warm duvets, and comfy towels! Kitchen updated with new stainless appliances. Fully licensed as a vacation rental in Estes Park.
Enjoy the warmth of the remote controlled gas fireplace while watching TV, catching up with family or friends, and playing games.
Washer and dryer are available for guest use.
Please note: check fire current fire restrictions at https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/fire-restrictions-bans. At this time, no short term rentals or bed and breakfasts are allowed to have outdoor wood burning fires.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not advertise on Craigslist. Please communicate with us through VRBO only.
We are located in a PERFECT location! Close to everything, yet plenty of space. 2 miles from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, 2 miles away from downtown Estes Park and 2 miles from the YMCA on Highway 66. The free Estes Park shuttle bus stops near the property on Highway 66. So park your car and enjoy the mountains. We are on the Brown Route. Note: Town shuttles operate daily from June 24 through September 10.
Enjoy being together on vacation yet spread out with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in 2 buildings. The main house is a ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and open living, dining, and kitchen area. It sleeps 6 people and has 2 smart TVs with cable. The studio building is 10 feet from the home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker, and a smart TV connected to cable. Families on different schedules... no worries. Get a wonderful night sleep without distractions of others in your party but enjoy time together in the large living area, outside on the covered deck, or in the 7 person hot tub.
Have young kids? We created a safe enclosed private toddler playground behind the studio building with a climbing wall, wagon, sandbox, slide, seesaw, and little tykes cars sure to entertain the youngsters while you sit on the bench, sip a beverage, relax and enjoy the mountain air.
Having a big family reunion? Check out the Paradise RV Park nearby. Some can camp while others stay at the Happy Elk!
Have well behaved fur babies (dogs) you want to bring along? This is the perfect property with a brand new 6 foot fence to let your dogs enjoy the open space as well. Please inform the owner if you are bringing any pets along there is a small fee. (No cats please. I love them too... but some guests are often allergic.)
Basic price is listed for main house ONLY which sleeps 6. Studio which sleeps 4 is additional. No more than 8 can rent the property at any one time. House and studio will never be booked to different parties on same dates.
The property is in on nearly an acre with a hammock, grill, hot tub and yard games. Our landscaping is similar to most mountain properties in that it constantly changes based on nature. We keep it natural for our guests' benefit as it gives a welcoming habitat for animals to come and better wildlife viewing opportunities from the comfort of the home. The deer graze and recharge in the yard while the hummingbirds enjoy the wildflowers. Enjoy the mountain views while relaxing on the deck watching elk graze and take a rest under a tree. Please note the pictures were taken in May. Landscaping changes continually and the lawn is not able to be maintained with a lawnmower due to the large natural rock formations on the property.
Home has been completely updated. All new cozy mattresses, soft linens, thick warm duvets, and comfy towels! Kitchen updated with new stainless appliances. Fully licensed as a vacation rental in Estes Park.
Enjoy the warmth of the remote controlled gas fireplace while watching TV, catching up with family or friends, and playing games.
Washer and dryer are available for guest use.
Please note: check fire current fire restrictions at https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/fire-restrictions-bans. At this time, no short term rentals or bed and breakfasts are allowed to have outdoor wood burning fires.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Estes Park, CO
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Visiting family with small children enjoy seeing them but needing space of our own is great
5.0 / 5.0
The location and clear communication was great!
We will be back
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this property in August for a family vacation. The location to RMNP is perfect. The place is VERY dog friendly and is like having your own dog park since the back yard is large and fenced. The main house is not large but is very cozy and has all the basics needed for a comfortable stay. Owner is very responsive/helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
Lots of baby gear and stuff for our little ones. The backyard sandpit and playground was a major hit with our two kids 4 and under. The rooms were clean and bedding was fresh. Lots of extra blankets and fans were so so nice. We loved the location and how close it was to the grocery store and the entrance to Rocky Mountains.
5.0 / 5.0
Conveniently close to town and park
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at the Happy Elk was fantastic. We were able to check in a little earlier than expected. The location is perfect. It’s just a quick 5-10 min drive to get to downtown and to RMNP. The house was nice and clean and worked out great for our family of 6 (4 adults 2 kids under three). The owners put in a lot of work to help make you feel right at home while staying. They had games, smart TV, Alexa. As well as a pack n play, walker and booster seat with tray so if you’re traveling with a little one you don’t have to worry about bringing all of that. The little playground is a nice touch as well. Our boys loved it. We definitely plan on returning next year for another family vacation. 10/10 recommend staying here.
5.0 / 5.0
This was such a great experience for us. The property was spacious and allowed our family of 8 plenty of room to relax. Great location and saw lots of wildlife from the porches. Would 100% stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
This home was the perfect hub for all of our kids to come together with us and enjoy each other in the Rockies. Having both units was so helpful for adults and their pets to all have their own space. The front porch was our dinning room gathering place with perfect weather. The screen doors allowed us to keep the house cool and keep enjoying the outdoors while inside. We cooked meals with everything we needed in the kitchen & BBQ. There was plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Having access to a washer/dryer kept the packing easy for a week trip. The home’s location kept us close to town but far enough away to enjoy nature and the entrance to RMNP. Hostess was super quick responding to 1 question we had.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed for a week with our Golden Retriever and the fenced backyard attached to the covered deck was a major plus. She could wander and really loved the prairie dogs, deer and other wildlife she could see in the yard and through the fence.
We spent every morning drinking coffee on the deck enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains.
Location was within minutes of the entrance to the RMNP. Super easy opening and closing and owner really easy to reach. Liked the two coffee pots. There was some mold on the bathroom ceiling and the entrance to the shower needs to be cleaned. No fitted sheets for the queen beds. We would come back again!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for a family get-a-way and the owners were fantastic to work with! We had to "heard some cats" to make this family trip happen and Joan was so helpful in bringing it together for us. We added the studio, which was fantastic for my daughter and her family to stay with young ones who needed quiet space to nap and go to bed before the adults. And the super large fenced yard was awesome for our toddler grandson and the dog to explore safely. Simply Ideal!!
5.0 / 5.0
You will love this little slice of heaven. We had Elk, Wild turkey, Prarie dog and chipmunks all visit the property in one day. The host is so wonderful. Dont hesitate to contact her if you have any issues. Will definitely want to come back.
5.0 / 5.0
The place was very clean and had all the amenities of home. The deck had a scenic few and we truly enjoyed our stay
5.0 / 5.0
This place had everything we wanted! Doggie play area, amazing yard with a view of Long's peak, and walking distance to the Rock Inn! We really enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
It was a comfortable place to stay for a few days in Estes. It was nice for the pets also. We would return.
5.0 / 5.0
We were able to have family with us for Christmas. We had plenty of room for the grand kids to run and play. Nice warm cozy house. Would highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
My family had a wonderful Thanksgiving staying here. We enjoyed the property with outside firepit and location to RMNP and Estes Park.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a very nice stay with my sons family. Comfortable home and great restaurants nearby.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was great from the time of booking, on. Location, amenities, the view... positive experience for all!
5.0 / 5.0
Owners were easy to get in contact with. The whole trip was great. Cabin was the perfect getaway and our son loved the play area outside
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time it and it ended up being just my husband and I along with two of our kids so plenty of room in the main house. Easy access to downtown Estes so we would definitely stay again!! 😊
5.0 / 5.0
Nice house, we were very content with everything.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a lovely place. Has a great view. Unbelievable backyard. House is perfect with 2 bedrooms and the studio then has beds, TV and small kitchen and bath. Perfect for 3 generations of family. This is our second time here and we will be back
5.0 / 5.0
Such a perfect weekend. All necessities provided and we rented out both the house and studio for the 7 of us and a dog. Will definitely rent again!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the location, porch, and outdoor area for children and dogs. Wonderful experience.
5.0 / 5.0
The host's communication was top notch. The house was lovely and perfect for our group of 4 and pups, who very much enjoyed exploring the fenced yard. A crock pot is provided and it was wonderful to return from a day of hiking to a hot meal. Great location, great home, great host! Would definitely book again!
2.0 / 5.0
The property is in a state of dis-repair. The lawns are overgrown and weeds have grown up through the deck. Steps leading up to the house are sloped and a tripping hazard. The murphy bed in the "studio" makes noises with the slightest move.
Would not stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay here. Being from Hawaii we visit Estes every 2 years to head to the mountains after a lengthy vacation in Cheyenne. This time around we brought our whole family and found the Happy Elk to suit our needs. The playground was perfect for our 2 year old grandson. We loved the fully equipped kitchen and all the necessities that came with it ( dish washing soap, paper towels etc). We loved being able to prepare meals and eat together as a family. My husband and son grilled steaks and veggies outside on the grill that was provided by Joan. We also sat around the fire pit at night and roasted marshmallows and had smores. I loved sitting on the deck in the morning on the rocking chairs while drinking my coffee and just watching and listening to the sounds of nature. Loved the big table on the deck for family dinners and breakfast. The laundry room was perfect being that we were traveling for a week and a half prior. Communication was perfect. And Joan did check in with me to see if we needed anything while staying at the property. Before we checked out Joan also inquired if there was anything to make our stay better. Which I have to say I wouldn't change a thing. We really wished our trip was much longer. Before we left to head to Denver my daughter mentioned that we should make it a once a year tradition to stay at the Happy Elk. I concur!
4.0 / 5.0
We stayed here for a week. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and there is ample room for 5 adults and 2 kids (age 4 yrs and 8 months). It is close to the national park.
Only issue we had was wanting to use the firepit outside but the area around it was overgrown. Contacted property manager and they had a handyman come out but the handyman didn't cut down the overgrowth around firepit.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall property was cozy with all the amenities we needed. Owner communicated well and was thorough with instructions. Location was close to the areas we wanted to camp/hike at (RMNP Sourdough site & Long's Peak). Great experience, would recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a great time staying in this home. Everything was clean and orderly. It was amazing and our favorite part was the deck with a view. Elk grazed right up on the fence line. We look forward to visiting again. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful home!
5.0 / 5.0
Property was a comfortable stay with an awesome location for access to the town and the National park. Highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Great cozy place
5.0 / 5.0
Worked well for our stay. The kitchen had what we needed to prepare some meals. We saw several deer out back which we enjoyed.
5.0 / 5.0
It was very family and dog friendly. My dogs loved the fenced in yard and seeing lots of mule deer. The house has everything you need to cook and plenty of storage. First time utilizing Verbo so definitely a great first experience
5.0 / 5.0
Great time over the weekend. House was perfectly located and for our needs.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was perfect for our couples get away.
It had so many extra conveniences and little touches that contributed to it’s comfort.
The host’s really did a great job providing everything that may have been needed.
We had our two dogs with us and they loved the fenced yard.
The location and views were spectacular!
We would love to come back and enjoy it in the summer, as it has such a nice porch and yard.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great week's stay at the Happy Elk and were overjoyed with the fenced yard. The house was well appointed and had everything that you would need. We loved how close to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park it was.
We had numerous questions about the Happy Elk and every one was quickly read and responded to. Communication was outstanding!
The proximity to town while not walkable, was just a short drive and far enough out that you didn't get all the hustle and bustle at the house. We loved that.
If you're looking for a great place and that is pet friendly, we would definitely recommend the Happy Elk.
5.0 / 5.0
House was great, awesome location, 5 minutes from downtown Estes. backyard is great, played ball with my dog back there. has a firepit.
will definitely book here again when i head up to Estes.
5.0 / 5.0
My family stayed here for two day to help in celebrating myself and my husband getting married inside Rocky Mountain National Park. the Happy Elk cabin was the perfect home for us to be together, get ready and celebrate our private, Mountain wedding! Joan was great to work with and was incredibly communicative! The property was clean and just as we expected when we arrived. We had our dogs with us and they loved the back yard!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place and location.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Estes Park?
The average price for a rental in Estes Park is $288 per night. This rental is $37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at House, hot tub, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!. 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 House, hot tub, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at House, hot tub, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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