MacCracken Homestead - Historic Cabin Built by 1st RMNP Park Ranger - 20-NCD0342 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is MacCracken Homestead - Historic Cabin Built by 1st RMNP Park Ranger - 20-NCD0342 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is MacCracken Homestead - Historic Cabin Built by 1st RMNP Park Ranger - 20-NCD0342 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Estes Marina and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Stanley Hotel. Lake Estes and Mustang Mountain Coaster are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

ERIC W.

7 Jun 2025

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Great location.Our family loved the historic cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

19 May 2025

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Comfortable and rustic

Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

19 Aug 2024

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Family Wedding

Very nice property with an outstanding view of Long’s Peak. Very clean, comfortable home (except for the sofa bed and trundle bed mattresses)that was very well stocked with necessities and amenities. Check-in and departure were easy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2024

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Fantastic

This was my first VRBO rental although I’ve stayed at many similarly rented places. I didn’t realize I’d get the entry code 15 minutes before check in so was nervous on the day we were driving there. It all worked out fine however. The cabin was delightful and well represented! We loved the view and convenient location. We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W., Mondovi, WI

3 Oct 2023

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Amazing views!!

We loved the ambiance of this old ranger homestead - beautiful mountain views right out the screened in porch, so peaceful every day, away from the hustle and bustle, yet a short drive from town. All the comforts of home and then some. We would definitely stay at this old homestead again in a heart beat!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Kay N., Milton, Ga

6 Sept 2023

One of a kind cabin!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic cabin. The inside was clean and very cozy. The acreage surrounding the home was beautiful. There was wildlife joining us for breakfast every morning. My favorite place was the large front porch. The location was very convenient to downtown Estes and the National park. I love history and this cabin do not disappoint!

10/10 Excellent

LaTrista T.

26 Feb 2023

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Disliked: Check-in

Birthday trip

Perfect for our family. I would of liked to check in soon as we arrived but had to wait 2 extra hours in town. Other then that it was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

19 Oct 2024

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Old-fashioned ambience!

We completely enjoyed our stay at the MacCracken House! We spent so much time just admiring the antiques and other “era appropriate “ decorations and the construction of the cabin. It was so cool to be in a unique place that was built by a person who planned to live in the cabin. Totally different feel from mass produced condos…. The cabin was toasty warm in mid-October. A huge heard of about 20 elk bedded down nearby. The kitchen was fine and had all pans and utensils that we needed. The newer shower had HOT water and AMAZING water pressure. Our favorite part was the screened in porch with the phenomenal view of Longs Peak! The only negative was that although we couldn’t see Highway 34, we could hear the road noise when out on the porch. Other than that, it was a very fun weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2019

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Location, view and history

I am a firm believer in knowing what you sign up for - that being said, the fact that there were mice was not a surprise. It definitely wasn’t a deal breaker - just would be nice if it could be better controlled. The views were incredible, the atmosphere cozy and the porch and dining room were wonderful. Anyone looking for fancy - this is not the place. But if you appreciate the history of a place and like antiques, it is definitely for you. We loved our stay and exploring the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

12 Aug 2021

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I loved it. others liked it

Great location. I loved the setting. As others have described is rustic. Is clean. Kitchen well stocked.. New stove. The one complaint from others in my party is the furnishing in the living room are different than photos. 2 chairs and sofa are not as nice, worn and not very comfortable.. Pictures should match. With living room furnishing changed was hard to gather comfortably. Would have spent less time there but was Olympics time and did gather to watch in the evening.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Clarisa R.

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A bit spooky

We arrived shortly after 4:30pm and it was already dark. No outside lights, all windows with closed shutters. It was difficult to get the lockbox open, instructions were not clear. The property inside is dimly lit. Tiny lamps everywhere. One bedroom was very warm and the other very cold. The bedsheets smelled like old sweat, we had to wash them before using them. There are too many extension cords connecting multiple lamps. Upholstery smelled musty and one armchair is really too old. The place is “broom clean” but not really clean. The flatware is mismatched with multiple chips. The TV is about half the size as the one in the photo .The cabin could be delightful if it had more attention to detail and nicer antique furniture.I paid $872 for 2 nights, way over priced!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

5 Nov 2023

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Absolutely loved our stay here

Loved this charming cabin with so many authentic/original furnishings and decor. It is so cozy and I loved all the windows. We came the end of Oct first of Nov and it was toasty in the cabin- you can’t use the fireplace but it’s still beautiful to look at. We appreciated having the washer/dryer and being able to wash a load of clothes before leaving. Some complained about the rules re: food only in certain places but that didn’t bother us- If you like coffee first thing in the morning, bring your own as well as get any sugar or cream you need- it’s not supplied there.. in fact I don’t think any food item including apices if you want to cook (I could be wrong about that.. but either way it didn’t bother us.. it would have been nice to have sugar for coffee… I bought a small bag and left it in the blue container on the counter where it is tightly sealed). We loved spending time here- it was peaceful, homey and rustic. Also something that I find important when traveling is having good internet reception and they had very good internet there. They also have cable tv. There is a small tv in the living room and we only turned it on one morning for my hubby to get caught up on the news… so having a single small tv didn’t bother us.. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and taking in the beautiful views. Another thing is the shower was nice and hot with good water pressure. There was also a hair dryer in the drawer which I don’t think VRBO mentioned.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

26 Jul 2023

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Rules, rules, rules!

The property was rustic and nice enough. I thought it was nicer than the pictures portrayed it to be. Right away we noticed rules were posted everywhere throughout the entire house. We felt as if we couldn’t truly use the house because of all of the rules. I truly understand the need for rules but felt it was excessive. I was on edge the whole time worried about doing something wrong and incurring more expenses. Didn’t have the bare minimum utensils in the kitchen such as a spatula or salt and pepper. Didn’t know that quiet time at the house starts at 7pm each night until a week prior to our arrival . We are quiet anyway but this seems like another excessive rule. I personally wouldn’t stay at this house again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

25 Jul 2023

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Facts

We enjoyed our visit and stay in this exceptionally historic cabin; the views are spectacular and not exceeded in Estes Park; and the propery manager/guest services and maintenance staff were most helpful. As reported to the property management some frustrating issues related to the need for routine and minor repairs could be avoided by more attention to detail by the owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Frank van Haren - Netherlands

5 Nov 2022

Fantastic old original hut

I loved the house already on the internet. For real it was even better. Beautiful rustic place. Good heating and beautiful views on mountains. And every day passing deer in front of house.

8/10 Good

chris m.

2 Nov 2022

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Great views at this cabin!

Great place and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

28 Sept 2022

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That View!

This cabin was so charming and cozy with a view you truly can’t beat! We spent a lot of time on the porch with some elk and mule dear visitors right out front. Easy access to RMNP and a quiet secluded neighborhood. Loved it, would book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen W.

14 Sept 2022

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Nice Place, Beautiful View

I enjoyed my stay, but be aware there are strict rules about where you can eat. No eating in the livingroom means no popcorn and a movie. Kitchen and dining room only. There is no AC but there were 2 box fans so if it is warm out, keep this in mind. The room with the queen bed was VERY warm during the day. I also found dirty tissues below one of the nightstands and pots and pans that a previous person used and did not wash properly which leads me to believe the cleaning staff could do better at checking this stuff, especially when paying such high cleaning fees these days. There are also a lot of antique dishes and nothing states what is microwave safe. I know due to my age, but my grown daughter did not. Just be aware. The sheets and towels were all clean and there were spare towels. There was a massive fly issue in the kitchen. They come in through an ill-fitting window by the stove and I found no flyswatter around so had to make due with a towel which I did toss in the laundry with my load. They are adamant about keeping the windows locked when you leave, which is smart and you should, however when we arrived we found many of the windows unlocked, but not open. I just happened to check my bedroom window before bed and sure enough, it was not locked so check the windows. If their cleaning staff is supposed to be checking this between guests, they need to have a talk with them (I'm not sure if they are supposed to be checking this or not). Overall, flies not withstanding, the cabin was fun, it has an amazing view, it is close to anything you could want in the Estes Park area and my daughter and I enjoyed our get away.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

brandon c.

30 Aug 2022

perfect getaway

This place was perfect. We had Elk, Mule deer, Humming birds all around the property to enjoy morning coffee with. loved how close it was to downtown Estes Park, yet how isolated it was. Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

John W., Richmond, VA

26 Jul 2022

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Charming cabin

Very easy to access property. Great location - just outside of town. Cabin is truly charming and cozy. We loved it and had a great vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen G.

26 Jul 2022

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Very Overpriced

PROS: Quiet, conveniently close to Estes Park, charming, comfortable beds, historic interest. CONS: Way overpriced for a weekend stay when all fees were included. The front porch was flooded in a rain storm and furnishings looked weathered and worn out. Poor lighting at night. Kitchen furnishings were quaint odds and ends. Only electric heat is in one bedroom and the dining area. The bathroom space heaters would be dangerous to use unsupervised. The high price outweighed the historic charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny T.

20 Jul 2022

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Beautiful location

Wonderful old cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

20 Jul 2022

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Great Location

Loved the porch and the location waking up every morning to see that beautiful view was priceless

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

30 Jun 2022

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Amazing View!

We spent almost all weekend on the screened porch, taking in the amazing view. A bald eagle even flew right by, landing on a tree behind the cabin. We absolutely would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G., Palm City, FL

20 Jun 2022

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Excellent Stay!

We stayed for 2 nights and found the cabin to fit our needs perfectly. It was in a great quiet location but close enough to town with easy access to stores and restaurants. 15 mins to RMNP. Loved reading some of the old books given to the original owner!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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