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Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051

Cabin with kitchen, near Rocky Mountain National Park

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You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground at Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 . Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking and boating at this cabin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6989 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051

We are excited to welcome you to Estes Park, our little piece of paradise. We hope to provide you with an exceptional vacation experience.

This unique rental has two separate cabins on one property, each with one bedroom, one bath, and living area. The larger "Smiling Elk" has a full modern kitchen with a wonderful gas stove, full bath, queen bed, sleeper sofa, washer/dryer, and a wood-burning fireplace. Free high-speed broadband internet. Use your own streaming apps. We provide all linens, towels, a stocked kitchen, and toiletries. The kitchen includes coffee, tea, paper goods, and all the dishes and cooking equipment you may need. There is also a crock pot so you can have dinner ready and waiting when you return from the day's activities. The photo of this cabin can be deceiving. The door on the left is the bedroom, and the door on the right is the living room. The bedroom is accessed from inside, and the exterior door is rarely used. In the past, this cabin may have been two units. During the warm months, we install a window air conditioner in the living room, and there is always a ceiling fan in the bedroom.

The smaller and adorable "Little Bear" has a partial kitchen (sink, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker), 3/4 bath with tiled shower, two twin beds, and a sleeper sofa. This cabin also has a flat-screen TV and free high-speed broadband internet.

This property is ideal for couples, friends, or small families. It is situated near the west side of town, with easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park, yet only three miles from downtown. Several restaurants, coffee shops, miniature golf, and groceries are within walking distance. A free shuttle to downtown stops nearby every hour, so you could leave the driving to others and just enjoy the ride.

Enjoy a backyard BBQ on the gas grill, or visit nearby local's favorite Smokin' Dave's BBQ. Coffee on the Rocks is open early if you prefer to have your coffee prepared for you. All of these are just down the street and around the corner. Country Market has groceries, gas, and great ice cream. The well-known Bird & Jim restaurant is a short drive or walk, accessible without navigating the downtown traffic.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the Estes Park area and Rocky Mountain National Park, including local favorites, day hike suggestions, etc. Just give us a call before or during your stay. We want your vacation to be full of good memories, and will do what we can do to make that happen.

Please plan to bring your own reusable water bottles. Estes Park has award-winning water, and we hope you'll enjoy it's freshness. In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we discourage you from purchasing water in single-use plastic bottles.

If these cabins aren't available the dates you desire, please check out our other property that's right downtown - VRBO # 471009 - Riverwalk Loft Condos.

We look forward to being your hosts in Estes Park!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No shoking of any kind.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 989 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed to accomodate guests are allergic.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: With supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoking of any kind.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 20-NCD0140

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect for Couples Friends Small Families. License #3051

About the area

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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Trout Haven Fishing Pond - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Distillery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Penelope's Old Time Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Estes Park Brewery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 located?

Situated in Estes Park, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Backbone Adventures and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Stanley Hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Perfect for Couples, Friends, & Small Families. License #3051 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home-Away-From-Home place!

Our hosts were top notch. We rented cabin 913 & 915 and they had everything that we needed. 913 had the full bathroom, stove and washer/dryer, but 915 had everything that you need for hiking and seeing Estes Park & RMNP. Karen stocked the cabin with evrything that we needed. Even stopped by to check-in on us! A hosts and stay. Would highly recommend to anyone. When we come back to RMNP, we will stay here for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabins!

Very clean and nice cabins, and the location is just a short drive to downtown Estes Park!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We loved these cabins. They were clean, gave everyone the space they needed, and were perfectly located in Estes Park and near Rocky Mountain National Park. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy travelers

We loved staying at the cabins, they were so cute, comfortable, and convenient as well as being so well stocked with items travelers need. The location was perfect for entrance to the park and also for shopping and restaurants. Having two couples, it was nice having two cabins.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Wardsville

We loved Big Elk & Little Bear!

This was perfect for our family of 5. The owners were so nice and accommodating. They were very responsive to our needs. The location was great. We loved staying here and enjoyed Estes!

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Awesome place and location!

3 Adult couples shared both cabins....they were spotless! I would not hesitate to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

My sister, cousin and I loved our stay at the Little Bear cabins while we explored Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Park area. We especially liked the full kitchen, as we were able to cook together after a day of hiking and exploring. The cabins were quiet and the wifi worked well. Hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We had a great time exploring Estes Park and these little cabins were so close to everything. My teenagers loved having a little of their own space in the evenings. The owners of these cabins have provided so much, we never didn’t have something we needed. My only suggestion is the mattresses could be updated to something more comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Perfect Location with Comfortable Accommodations!

The cabins were close to the park without having to go through the traffic in town, but close enough to town to enjoy the shops when we wanted. It was nice to have 2 cabins for the price of 1! The cabins had everything we needed for our stay. The wifi was very fast and we were able to watch the Olympics every night on the large TV. The kitchen was well stocked; the beds were comfortable; the washer/dryer was a nice perk. The owners were easy to work with and communicated well.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Estes Park Stay

We visited Estes Park with our two college age kids. Having two cabins was great for each of us to have our own space. The cabins were super clean, the beds comfortable, and The Smiling Elk was well stocked. We loved the location-close to the main park entrance and restaurants/grocery store without having to go into Downtown, but also close to downtown when needed. We had a minor issue of a smoke detector needing a battery change, and the owners took care of it right away. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, comfortable, and cozy stay

Our family loved staying in these cabins. We have older children and they thought it was so fun to be able to stay in a separate cabin from the grown ups. It was close to RMNP and conveniently located to a small market and an incredibly delicious deli/bakery called "Scratch." We also saw plenty of nature (little rabbits, birds, and elk) in the yard as well. The owners were super responsive when we had questions, though most things were self-explanatory. They had huge washers and dryers in the very spacious bathroom in the main cabin. What a great bonus after hiking at RMNP! The owners also stock with essentials like laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even makeup remover. The only caveat I would give to these cabins is that the main cabin has a fairly small kitchen that is well stocked with dishes and utensils, but had only a small and pretty damaged collection of pots, trays, etc.. We were able to do some minimal cooking, but not the way we are used to with most VRBOS we stay at. If you are planning on doing a lot of indoor cooking, this may not be the place for you. For everyone else, I'd highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estes Park Vacation

Great cabins and wonderful location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great RMNP homebase

close to RMNP and just far enough away from Estes Park, which was very busy. We enjoyed the quiet location and the 2 cabins proved to be very useful for our dynamic group. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estes Park

The cabin was comfortable and clean. It was the best equipped unit we have ever stayed in, and we have stayed in rentals in many countries and states.We cooked all our meals in the cabin and had every utensil we needed.Highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cozy

My friends and I had a great time. We came for spring break and it was the most perfect layout. It was 4 people, me and my partner and our two friends. We were able to figure out the sleeping situation so easily. The location is beautiful and it’s so close to everything we needed.Absolutely recommend this place. My partner is excited to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and cabins

Tucked away with a beautiful mountain view. Very clean and functional, nicely decorated and comfortable. Stayed two nights in the main cabin while son and his girlfriend stayed in the smaller cabin. Was exactly as listed and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeWitt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever!

This was the best vacation our family has ever had. The location was very convenient to downtown Estes Park as well as Rocky mountain national Park. The double cabins were the perfect situation for my wife and kids and I, and my mother and father-in-law that joined us on our trip it let us spend time together, while at the same time having our own space. Everything you could possibly need was already stocked in the cabins to include utensils, cookware, laundry supplies, etc. We would definitely like to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Estes Joy

These cabins were everything we needed/expected for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location!

Clean, comfortable, easy access, plenty of parking, quiet neighborhood. Friendly owners who communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 cabins - Perfect for a family with teens

We loved staying in these beautiful cabins for the week! The proximity to the park was key as we were able to quickly start our morning hikes or see sunrise and sunset and take an afternoon nap to recharge when needed. It was about 10 minutes to get through the park entrance and the Bear Lake timed entry check point, without traffic. The beds were comfortable and the cabins well stocked with everything we needed. Our daughter was able to take advantage of the trolley stop close by one day after shopping in Estes. The owners quickly responded to any questions we had leading up to our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

My partner and I were in Estes Park for the hiking mostly. This cabin was perfect for our needs. It was a great place to recharge after a long day on the trails. We appreciated the A/C in this cabin as it was very hot for the first part of our stay. We also appreciated the location as it is close to the park and to downtown. Scott and Karen were excellent hosts. SUPER communicative and gave us lots of recommendations for places to eat and how to avoid the construction downtown. Five stars. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabins with elk in the yard!

We loved the cabins! Far above our expectations. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed. In the afternoon 7or 8 grazed and lounged in the yard next door. We will defiantly stay again and recommend them a to everyone! The hosts were great and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

It was a wonderful stay in a very cozy cabin. Was exciting to see so much wildlife activity so close to the cabin. Very memorable experince for me and my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again!

This was our second stay here, and it was excellent both times. The location could not be better for spending time in RMNP. The cabins are in a quiet location and are in great shape. We’ve had turkeys, deer and elk in the yard. The hosts are very friendly and unfailingly helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Overland Park, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Plenty of room to spread out of you have family traveling with you. Nice to have washer/dryer in house. We’ll-stocked pantry for spices and such. All bathroom necessities provided. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023