This house is fantastic. Our family's week long visit was great. We enjoyed the location right on the river. It's also close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and shops/activities/restaurants in town.

We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean, well maintained and the location was fantastic as it was close to the Rocky Mountain National Park and to downtown Estes Park. Our hosts we OUTSTANDING and so gracious to work with. We would definitely recommend your family stay at this location.

We loved our stay everything was wonderful. Would recommend to anyone who is coming to Estes Park. We saw wildlife every morning as we drank coffee in the sunroom.

Fantastic property! Updated, super clean, well-kept. Great communication with owners. Great location about a mile from downtown. Gorgeous backyard and sitting area by the river. Adorable trail leading to Coffee on the Rocks and some shops. Would absolutely stay here again!

This home is beautifully furnished, yet cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and a pleasure to cook in. It’s a dream location on the river and near the park entrance. The owners, Gail and Jim, are kind and friendly, and promptly respond to any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

When we arrived we saw 15 Elk in the back yard wasn't ready for that, when we went inside we found the house to be better than advertised such a wonderful home, my 5 yr old grandson said he didn't want to go home he liked it so much. I'm sure we'll be back if he has anything to do with it.

Location was perfect. Close to national park, and only a few minutes to downtown Estes Park. Home was comfortable and plenty of spaces to spread out. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. This place was the cleanest vrbo rental I have ever stayed in! Spotless! The backyard was spectacular. I had my morning coffee out by the water and we had a nice fire (gas fire pit) one evening. Everything was available. The pictures (as another review said) did not do it justice. This place was beautiful. We got to see several elk the evening we were out by the water. What a treat! If you go to Estes park, this place would be your best choice.

I would recommend

We honestly feel like we cannot say enough good things about this property, but we will try. This house and yard are spotless. Jim and Gail have anticipated all our needs with this rental! We were lucky to stay in this 13 years ago, and once again were not disappointed! Over the years, the owners have remodeled and updated in the house and outside. You can witness the pride they obviously have for their home. We feel lucky that Gail and Jim share their home with us and the public. Anyone who stays here will feel the magic of this property with the comfort of the beds, 2 living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, large windows and sliding doors that show off nature and the beautiful wildlife, the expansive yard, 2 patios, an upstairs deck, and a large, well furnished riverfront area. In addition, the entire family was mesmerized by the frequent visits from Elk. One day, 15 appeared together! Wow! The small and big kids alike loved playing soccer and games in the large grassy yard. When you are at this property, you will feel like you are far away from all concerns in life! We love the close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and lots of restaurants, while feeling we are away from the busy downtown area. Gail and Jim messaged to us a few times to make sure things were going well during our visit. Appreciated! We would book this property again without hesitation!

Just as described. Beautiful yard with lots of seating outside including by the river. Perfect location for ease to get into RMNP. Also only 1 mile to downtown area. Would definitely stay here again.

Second stay here at this lovely property- wonderful for all ages!!

I’ve admired this property for a while and finally had the occasion to rent it — to celebrate with girlfriends upon my recent retirement! The location is wonderful and the property is beautiful — every detail and amenity has been thought through carefully to make it the ultimate vacation experience. We will definitely be back soon! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to accommodate a group in a beautiful home.

My family and I so enjoyed our stay at Mountain Haven. The home exceeded our needs and the owners were exceptional to work with. The location was perfect for our visit to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park! This review comes with my highest recommendation.

Gail & Jim 's place is nothing short of outstanding! The pictures do not do it justice. The house is situated perfectly to RMNP and makes it easy for timed entry process. The house is extremely nice, great layout for families and very comfortable furnishings. We especially liked the sun room that overlooks the spacious backyard and Big Thompson River. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the jetted tub and large shower. The large kitchen and dining area is also great and very well stocked. Gail & Jim were very responsive and provided a lot of detailed information about the house and the local area. Our week couldn't have been much better. One of the many highlights was having a herd of 16 cow elk and calves come into the yard followed by a massive 7x7 bull elk (8x8 if you count his sticker points). He put on quite a show bugling and herding the cows and they stayed all day! We have made many trips out west but have never had an experience like that, it was truly awesome! The Big Thompson River in the backyard is awesome as well, sitting and listening to the flowing water is relaxing and the fishing is great also, I caught 1 brookie and three rainbows one evening. We all had a great time at Gail & Jim's and hope to return again soon! Matt & Donna

Relaxing place by river-wildlife in yard Close to town and RMNP

Loved the house! So clean and well put together. Perfect for our group of 7. The grounds were well maintained and the accommodations were cozy without being too rustic. Beautiful hardwood floors, lovely finishes, easy to get to but tucked away enough by the river to have a semi-secluded feel. Kitchen was very well stocked, and laundry room was great to avoid post trip laundry day. Will definitely be staying here again!

Newly remodeled home was beautiful and super clean with everything we needed for the perfect getaway! Owners were great to communicate with and made sure we had a great stay. Worth every penny! Highly recommend this one!

Great stay!!! Very clean and owner’s communication was excellent!!

The overall trip to the 690 Moraine Ave home was truly enjoyable. The riverfront views and home were lovely and the owners, Jim and Gail, were quickly accommodating for any issues we experienced during our stay.

We had an awesome stay! This house was perfect for our family of four adults & a 1 year old. We will be back!

Rented with ease. Good communication with owner. Everything as advertised. Loved it!

This was our second stay at Mountain Haven and it did not disappoint. Spotless, comfortable, well-equipped home on the most beautiful riverfront lot in Estes Park. Convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment and RMNP, yet you feel like you are ticked away in a secluded mountain cabin. Great for all ages. The homeowners are so kind, helpful and accommodating. We hope to be back for a third visit soon!

Everything about this home was excellent. Great location, beautiful river right in the backyard, great communication from the owners. Kitchen is well stocked, home was clean. We had everything we needed & more.

Book it! From the amazing open backyard, to the seating next to the Big Thompson River, and Elk in your yard…simply amazing. This house has everything you need to fix meals there. 4 bedrooms are spacious, and a lot of living space to spread out. Thank you Jim and Gail…amazing hosts!

Beautiful, peaceful, awesome.

We were looking for a covid-safe trip this summer and decided on Rocky Mountain National Park. We found Jim & Gail’s Mountain Haven home and it was the perfect place for our group of 6 to relax, recharge, and explore. The sound of the river in the backyard was calming and made us feel like we were worlds away from daily life. The house is so close to the Park entrance we were able to easily get in and out without spending a lot of time in the car. Downtown Estes Park was also really close and we had so much fun eating out along the river at the restaurants Jim & Gail recommended. I think our favorite place in the house was the front room with a view of the beautiful backyard and regular visits from hummingbirds in the window. We did make a few meals and the kitchen was fully stocked - we had everything we needed - and the laundry room and supplies were appreciated so that our hiking clothes could be cleaned. We would highly recommend choosing Mountain Haven for your next trip - we hope to go back again!

Owners and property are wonderful! Home was clean and the lot was private and peaceful on the river. Owners made sure our stay was excellent!!

Jim and Gail are simply amazing humans who share their beautiful and well kept property with all of us and we are truly grateful. Communication was exceptional the entire time through COVID in case we needed to cancel. Thankfully our trip was not interrupted and we were able to vacation at their lovely home equipped with anything you could possibly need. The house is SPOTLESS and property beautiful. Look no further for a place in Estes Park.

This place is beautiful!! Very nice! Above average! Thank you for letting us stay in your gorgeous home.

The house was immaculate, perfectly appointed with all the amenities you would need, and Gail and Jim were very responsive and helpful! I've travelled to Estes Park for 25 years, and there is no backyard like this house! Also, we loved the location being close to the RMNP entrance and not having to go through the busy downtown everyday. Huge yard, perfect for kids, and you cannot beat being right on the Big Thompson River. I was a little concerned about the river with the youngest in our group being almost 3, but we lucked out with water levels that weren't that high - and there were plenty of boulders for the older kids to play on in the water (with parent supervision!). Especially with COVID, this was the perfect house to just hang out at home and social distance. This is the second time staying in the house, and we will continue to check if this house is available when we return!

This place was incredible for a week of mountain fun! We had three generations of family with three young children. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out. The backyard was amazing - the kids loved playing in all the space and it was so nice to be on the river. You cant beat the proximity to the nat'l park! The kitchen had everything you could need for a week of cooking, the property was clean, and the owners were beyond helpful. Gail contacted me multiple times before our stay and even checked base a few times during our stay to make sure everything was going well. Great to work with. Plus we had elk in the yard multiple days - wonderful mountain experience and we cannot wait to come back here next time visiting rocky!

This place was incredible for a week of mountain fun! We had three generations of family with three young children. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out. The backyard was amazing - the kids loved playing in all the space and it was so nice to be on the river. You cant beat the proximity to the nat'l park! The kitchen had everything you could need for a week of cooking, the property was clean, and the owners were beyond helpful. Gail contacted me multiple times before our stay and even checked base a few times during our stay to make sure everything was going well. Great to work with.Plus we had elk in the yard multiple days - wonderful mountain experience and we cannot wait to come back here next time visiting rocky!