Rates currently discounted! Soak in views from my 1927 cabin's hot tub! This historic home was originally located inside Rocky Mountain National Park (Permit 20-NCD0218) & was relocated 5 min from the entry!
Enjoy a wood stove in the tin-ceiling living room or a sunset dinner in the yard, & relax in a unique and lovingly restored 1220 s/f cabin.
- Private hot tub
- Level II EV charger
- 1 gig fiber internet
- Wood stove
- King & queen beds
- Washer/dryer
Great basecamp for up to 6
Real quick, some house rules (sorry it's no fun, but please read!!)
+ The property is more than an acre and there are three short term rentals on it. You will have neighbors, but this home & hot tub is all yours (and the fence separates the spaces)
+ Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier.
+ No smoking inside or out; no fire pits; no parties; no pets.
+ 2 cars & 6 guests max per legal limit.
+ At checkout, you must do dishes and start a load of towels/hand towels/washcloths (we have negotiated a lower cleaning fee based on this).
+ No cable -- bring your own streaming accounts for the smart TV.
Past guests have raved:
"... this place is awesome as it was close it the park and also it gave us unique rustic experience."
"... the location on Nathan’s place is unmatched if you’re doing the trek to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the place is so charming."
"... the charm of this cottage is incredible! It is comfortable and stylish. You can’t beat the location and the views."
"... Stay with Nathan! We loved this house! Everything was so nice and tidy! The stove was a wonderful homey feel! We loved coffee on the porch swing!"
Thanks for checking out the historic 1927 Alpine Garden Cabin. Located in the shadows of Prospect and Giant Track Mountains with views into the National Park and Twin Sisters Peaks, it's about 5 minutes from the entry gate to Rocky Mountain National Park, 5 minutes from downtown Estes Park, and just seconds away from my favorite restaurant and local supermarket.
This unique cabin originally sat inside the National Park, in Moraine Park, and was eventually moved to its current site. If you stay here, you'll be staying in a museum that's been slowly and gradually added to over the years.
During the most recent updates, I added some fun touches: coffee tables and shelving I hand-made from local reclaimed wood, and funky hanging lamps I made out of whiskey bottles that I upcycled from my favorite local restaurant, Bird and Jim (just down the street). I also added a new privacy fence to and opened up the back yard so you can enjoy afternoon meals or glasses of wine and feel alone.
The inside is super unique: there's a historic wood stove, tin ceiling in the living room, and fun 1950s lime green paint in the fully stocked kitchen. It's got everything you need to help you feel at home during your Estes Park vacation. Enjoy the wood burning stove in the historic living room, or just kick back in front of a smart TV (on top of another fireplace) and zone out.
***** IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE *****
My 1-acre property has three short term rentals on it: this home and two other cabins. Each one has its own private parking and living spaces; the only shared area is the driveway. Guests must be respectful of the parking and noise situations. If you are looking for isolation in the woods, this is not your best bet.
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BEDROOMS
The home has two bedrooms and has a maximum legal occupancy of six.
Bedroom 1 - A master bedroom with en-suite bathroom sits off the kitchen, removed from the living room. It's got an amazingly comfortable king bed and a walk in shower. Note that the pellet stove in this room is NOT FOR GUEST USE. It is nevertheless heated with central heat.
Bedroom 2 - The original and historic bedroom, sitting off the living room and attached to a bathroom. Featuring a comfortable queen bed and lots of wood walls for the cozy feel.
Bedroom 3 - We offer a pull out sofa bed for extra guests, for a max of six.
BATHROOMS
Bathroom 1 - An en-suite bathroom off the master bedroom, with a sink, toilet and walk-in shower.
Bathroom 2 - Part of the original cabin, with an antique clawfoot tub located off the living room.
LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT
Living Room - Enjoy games and movies on your own streaming accounts with a smart Roku TV, relax in the comfortable couches in front of the wood burning stove, or simply turn it all off and try to imagine living in this home when it was originally built 100 years ago.
WiFi - My home now has a strong mesh WiFi network with no dead zones. A 600Mbps connection will allow you to stream and work.
LAUNDRY, COOKING, DINING
Kitchen - The funky lime green kitchen is fully stocked with a fridge, freezer, oven, stove, new pots and pans, lots of cutlery, wine glasses, a drip coffee maker, and much, much more.
Dining Area - In the kitchen, this dining area offers seating for 6. You can also dine outside in the garden.
Laundry - The home offers a small laundry/mud room off the kitchen. In it is a full size washer and dryer that you can use for free.
This is a fully furnished, private home. You have full access to:
+ 2 bedrooms
+ 2 bathrooms
+ private parking
+ private yard and outdoor dining area
+ kitchen/dining and living areas
I own a small rental management company in town and have a great team of house managers, so either myself or one of them will be readily available to answer any and all questions.
My neighborhood is a typical Estes Park rural residential neighborhood, where you can see mountains all around but there are also neighbors. My property is a little over an acre and this unit has an effective privacy fence so all the outdoor area feels private and "all yours." There are neighbors and I ask that guest are respectful of them, self-monitor their noise levels, and do not trespass on their land.
This property is about a 15 minute walk to the Country Super Market (downhill there, uphill back), where you can hop on the free summer shuttle bus that goes all over Estes Park and takes you to the Rocky Mountain National Park visitor center, and from there you can hop on a shuttle that goes into the National Park.
However, you really need to have your own car when visiting Estes Park. There are not reliable Ubers/Lyfts and the taxis are few and far between.
NOISE
Events, loud music and noises, and parties are strictly prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level so I can maintain good relationships with my neighbors. Note that my property has two other short term rentals on it; treat our neighbors like you'd want to be treated.
The house has a Minut, which measures sound levels and alerts us if things are too loud so I can give you a heads up. It does not record content, it only measures decibel levels so your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Guests are not to unplug it (we will also be alerted if that happens). It also measures temperature to alert us of pipe freeze conditions. It's on the kitchen ceiling.
NONPAYING GUESTS
Insurance requires that nonpaying and non-registered guests are not allowed on property.
AIR CONDITIONER
Estes has a mild mountain climate in the summers but from time to time it can get hot. Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C. The cool evening breeze will cool the home down quickly.
MINUT
We use a Minut noise meter. It doesn't record audio, but instead monitors decibel levels, temperature and humidity. This is for the safety of guests & to protect the home. It also serves to warn us about parties & prevent noise complaints from neighbors. It's located on the cieling in the kitchen.
BY BOOKING YOU AGREE TO:
- You understand there are 2 other rental cabins on the property and will be mindful of neighbors & other guests
- No parties, pets, smoking anywhere
- Quiet hours outside 10pm-8am
- Check in 4pm or later; check out 10am or earlier
- Start load of towels/hand towels/wash cloths at check out, plus start dishwasher
