Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
Entire home

Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing

Holiday home in Steamboat Springs with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Located in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Elk River Enclave offers a serene retreat with majestic views and private access to the Elk River. Relax in airy sunlit rooms or gather around the fire pit for conversation and s'mores. The property features a river rock wood-burning fireplace, wraparound deck, screened porch, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing

Holiday home in Steamboat Springs with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 5 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 first aid kit
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 is also known as

57784

About the area

Map
Steamboat Springs, CO

What's nearby

  • Old Town Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Yampa River Botanic Park - 32 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Steamboat Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Steamboat Gondola - 36 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Strawberry Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Steamboat Springs, CO (HDN-Yampa Valley) - 41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing located?

Situated in Steamboat Springs, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Bear River Skateboard Park, The Chief Theater and Steamboat Art Museum. Tread of Pioneers Museum and Pearl Lake State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Sunlit Lodge on the Elk River with Water Access & Firepit - Great for Fishing Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carlton E.

Octane riders winter get away

The elk river enclave was a great spot that had everything you ever needed in a perfect location in steamboat
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Great Location, Wonderful House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here with family for a week. Beautiful home, great set up for kids. Large area to play, great options to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Ideal Family Gathering Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was immaculate when we arrived. Bedrooms for 4 adult couples and a bunk room (very upscale) large enough for 8 kids or an entire family. The kitchen is very well equipped with dishes and silverware for 20. Plenty of pots and pans including an electric skillet and griddle. There is an outside gas grill although the listing does not mention this. The listing mentions an ice maker, which is incorrect. There is no ice maker. Refrigerator space, if you have 10 or more is limited. I suggest a cooler to hold beverages. The wine cooler in the bar is probably 55 and won’t keep beverages cold. Unusual for this area is the high speed WiFi. Also the Direct TV worked well. Below you will see a review complaining of a urine smell in one of the upstairs bedrooms suggesting the carpet had urine on it. The smell is actually a bag of fox urine hanging in a tree outside the window used to discourage critters. The beauty of this space is it’s access to the river. A mowed path would have been helpful. You will find a level of tranquility and space for all ages that is hard to find anywhere. Yes, it is hike to town, but you truly won’t want to bother going in most of the time. The Clark General store can meet most of your needs if you shop in town before hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

One Amazing Cabin!

We stayed at the Elk River Enclave recently for a long weekend family getaway. I found this cabin online (through VRBO) two years ago and had been waiting that long to stay here. Overall, a really wonderful place. First off, your GPS (and their directions) won't get you to the cabin. They will get you to the neighbors place and he will direct you there. You can tell he's done it many times. Strong points- 1) The Great Room. Really fabulous. 2) A well stocked (with pots & pans and all kinds of cooking accessories kitchen. 3) Lots of beautiful bedrooms. 4) The "Annex" (as we called it, large bedroom over the garage) is huge and could sleep many people. It has 8 beds in this room alone. A few areas that need some TLC- 1) The deck. Not regularly maintained and very splintery. It needs a serious sanding (or to be replaced with composite) and sealing. Every other year. 2) The firepit. Badly overgrown vegetation and some broken seating. 3) The grounds. It is "the norm" to have a small area close in to the home mowed down a bit for family activities such as corn hole, badminton, wading pool, etc. That's "the norm" in most mountain properties. Nothing was mowed or trimmed. You want the acreage to be wild, but a little bit of manicuring would have been nice. 4) It is very unusual to not have a BBQ grill available for a rental property of this stature. Bummer. We did not like working with "Turnkey Rentals", the property management company that oversees this property. There are come funky communication things with them, and some "rules" that we did not care for . We probably won't rent one of their listings again. It is a beautiful home, one that our family enjoyed immensely. We created once again some very special family memories at the Elk River Enclave! Neil Carlberg Greeley, CO
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Elk River Enclave

Loved the house! Loved seeing herd of elk, perhaps 40 elk. There were five of us and we loved it all.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Elk River Enclave

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year staying at the Enclave and with Turnkey. We had a great experience with both the property and the local management. Very prompt with snow removal and any questions we had while on our stay.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew ..

Elk River Enclave

This is our second year staying at the Enclave and with Turnkey. We had a great experience with both the property and the local management. Very prompt with snow removal and any questions we had while on our stay. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and the house was as expected based on the provided information and reviews. Nice bathrooms, beds were comfortable and house was clean and had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked for preparing meals, which was a must since local restaurants were closed during our stay. Fire pit had plenty of wood. There were a few minor problems. Dumpster was full when we arrived and had to wait 4 days before it was empty. The amenities listed satellite TV, but was not available. All TVs are smart TVs, but unless you have some type of streaming service you are limited to what you can watch. Our stay was over Thanksgiving, so we had to purchase a streaming service to watch college and pro football, which is a must at Thanksgiving. Connecting through the internet to a cable provider did not seem to work very well. WIFI is okay, but not great. Overall we had a great stay and would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robert ..

Family Getaway

We had a great time and the house was as expected based on the provided information and reviews. Nice bathrooms, beds were comfortable and house was clean and had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked for preparing meals, which was a must since local restaurants were closed during our stay. Fire pit had plenty of wood. There were a few minor problems. Dumpster was full when we arrived and had to wait 4 days before it was empty. The amenities listed satellite TV, but was not available. All TVs are smart TVs, but unless you have some type of streaming service you are limited to what you can watch. Our stay was over Thanksgiving, so we had to purchase a streaming service to watch college and pro football, which is a must at Thanksgiving. Connecting through the internet to a cable provider did not seem to work very well. WIFI is okay, but not great. Overall we had a great stay and would stay here again and recommend to others. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

6/10 Okay

Barb H.

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

Needs updates

We really enjoyed our time, being out in the country, the views, and the peace and quiet of the property. The concerns we had were the gas smell in the loft/bunk room above the garage, ants in the kitchen constantly on the counters, and a handful of things that just felt like they needed some updates and TLC to the property overall. Cell service was extremely limited, wifi worked most of the time, never could figure out the cable but luckily we brought our own Apple TV with us so we had a way to watch movies. Being next to the river was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great week in a wonderful house.

Our week was wonderful at Elk River Enclave. The kitchen was wonderfully stocked, the beds are so comfy, the living room has a great amount of seating for large gatherings. The view is pretty outside from the porch. The firepit is was nicely stocked with wood. The river access could use a bit more care, mow the grass down more right before guests arrive. The trash dumpster was the only major issue we had, it was full upon arrival, so our trash had to accumulate in the garage that we didn't have access to the first 3 days. We would highly recommend Elk River Enclave to others for a larger family and friends week in Colorado!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rachel ..

Beautiful Property for a large group

Our week at Elk river Enclave was wonderful! The property is beautiful, and the house is great! The updated bathrooms and home decor made a trip to a rustic mountain home very enjoyable. The house was super clean which was very reassuring to us since we are in this new Covid-19 season. The beds were very comfortable. The fire pit is located in a great spot by the pond, tons of fire wood provided. The only issues we had was the trash dumpster was full upon arrival, and we had to start collecting trash in the garage, which was not unlocked for us for the first 3 days. I specifically asked if there was a grill on site, and was told NO. We hauled our full sized grill all the way from Texas only to arrive and find there is a grill, attached to the house propane system. I wish turnkey would actually find the real answers instead of looking on the amenities page I could read myself. The walk to the river could be mowed down lower for a more pleasant walk down. A very large tree fell from the neighbors property over the road to get to the house, a quick call to the property manager, and he was on his way, however, he was not equip with a large chainsaw, and if it wasn`t for the men in our group chopping wood with an axe found in the garage, we would have spent much longer than we did waiting to get road access back to the house. I would suggest calling a company to remove such a large tree, instead of having guests do the heavy work. A family of Marmots live under the deck near the garage, don`t be alarmed, they are harmless and were fun to see and hear. Overall, our stay at Elk River Enclave was wonderful. If we travel back to Steamboat again, we would definitely try and stay in this home, it is nice and spacious for large groups. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Wonderful Winter Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome trip. Great house. Loved it.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew ..

Wonderful Winter Escape

Awesome trip. Great house. Loved it. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy B.

Cabin was dirty, a dead mouse was in the floor ven

Dirty, unsanitary, property management was unprofessional, bathroom doors would not shut, just very unhappy with the whole experience.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Amazing Home!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the moment we walked in, we could tell this was the perfect home for our girls trip. From the amazing beds to the picturesque views from the balcony. Thank you for allowing us in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Spring Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were blown away by this house and the area! It was exactly as pictured! The area is absolutely beautiful, and the house was very comfortable and accommodating. We can’t wait to return in the summer! We weren’t able to get a WiFi signal in the loft above the garage, but definitely had cell phone coverage. The river is a 5 min walk at maximum and we were able to do some fly fishing, even with the snow. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, we are truly grateful you shared your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl ..

Amazing Home!!

From the moment we walked in, we could tell this was the perfect home for our girls trip. From the amazing beds to the picturesque views from the balcony. Thank you for allowing us in your home. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Trudy H.

Great home.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was wonderful for our group of 19. We loved the house, outdoor space, pond, river, and location. My only suggestion to Home owners is to add a fridge. There was not enough space in one fridge for all of our food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin F.

Very nice house but smelled very bad of urine.

House would have been perfect with the exception of 2 major things. The smell of urine and the lack of mowing and weeding. Almost chose not to stay due to urine smell. Lots of air fresheners around but they didn't even mask the smell. Strongest in the upstairs. We also couldn't really walk to the river or anywhere else than directly around the property since the grass had not been mowed in quite some time. We found a trimmer in the garage and did trim a path to the river. Would have been nice if we could have explored the beautiful property more. The house is beautiful and there were plenty of amenities. I had sent an email to the property mgmt. asking if there were any board games and a grill at the property. They told me that there weren't any. When we got there we found there was a grill and some board games to play. We also needed a porta crib and a high chair. The house had neither but they did have baby utensils, cups, plates and bibs. The bed and high chair would have been nice.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin F.

Elk River July 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this is a beautiful home in a beautiful location.Really enjoyed our stay. But, the house really smells like urine. It's overpowering at first and we thought we couldn't stay. After a while you get used to it so it doesn't smell as bad. Also the property would be much nicer if you could walk to the river and further around the house. They haven't trimmed or mowed in quite some time. Luckily we found a trimmer in the garage and were able to trim a walking path to the river. The A/C, if there even is any, wouldn't allow us to change the house temp. Got very hot during the day and took some time in the evening to cool down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ted C.

Beautiful Rustic Home

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great home in a beautiful location. It is a close walk through some brush to a picturesque river. Our family was able to spend some great quality time together. It was large enough to allow everyone to gather together, yet we each had private space too. The kitchen was adequate sized and well stocked with dishes and utensils. The Main room with fireplace, large log walls, etc. is fantastic (view, ambiance, etc.). The large deck opens to a huge meadow. The larger bedroom/bath is in a different part of the house separated by a breezeway. It worked well for us to put the kids in this modern, updated area and they loved their "privacy" from the adults. There was a very noticeable unpleasant odor in the breezeway when we arrived. Guests staying in the upstairs rooms also noticed a urine odor in the bedrooms. After a couple attempts, we heard from the manager but he was unable to locate or remedy the issue during our stay. The mosquitoes were so thick that we were unable to use the outside facilities (deck, porch, fire ring, etc.). I imagine a good hard freeze would take care of that. There was evidence of mice all around the property and we even saw one indoors the last night of our stay. The property is in the wilderness, so that's just a never-ending battle I'm sure. All in all, it was a good stay. With some attention to maintenance and details (landscaping, fixing windows, pest control) this could be a fabulous place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Trudy ..

Great home.

This house was wonderful for our group of 19. We loved the house, outdoor space, pond, river, and location. My only suggestion to Home owners is to add a fridge. There was not enough space in one fridge for all of our food. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Wonderful relaxing getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the open floor plan, beautiful yet comfortable décor, sleeping accommodations for a large group, plenty of eating and relaxing spaces, and beautiful surroundings including open meadow, pond, fire pit, swings, and access to the river for fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin ..

Elk River July 2018

Overall this is a beautiful home in a beautiful location.Really enjoyed our stay. But, the house really smells like urine. It`s overpowering at first and we thought we couldn`t stay. After a while you get used to it so it doesn`t smell as bad. Also the property would be much nicer if you could walk to the river and further around the house. They haven`t trimmed or mowed in quite some time. Luckily we found a trimmer in the garage and were able to trim a walking path to the river. The A/C, if there even is any, wouldn`t allow us to change the house temp. Got very hot during the day and took some time in the evening to cool down. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.