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Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park

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Front view of house
Panorama from the large deck
Deck with scenic mountain view
Deck with outdoor speakers
Fully functional kitchen with 6 additional seats on peninsula

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Drake, CO
  • Lake Estes
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Historic Estes Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Movie Theater)

1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park

This house sits at over 7,000 feet in elevation on almost 2 acres in Roosevelt National Forest. The secluded location is a perfect place to relax, yet it is 17 miles from Estes Park, CO (Rocky Mountain National Park) and the many shops, restaurants and hiking/biking trails it offers is only minutes from low traveled hiking trails in the National Forest.

The home has an open concept kitchen, living room and dining room with a table that can seat up to 12 people. The kitchen has a peninsula that seat 6. The main level has a large (800 sq ft) deck with a table that seat up to 12. There are two bedrooms and one bath on this level. The main bedroom has a king bed and the other has a queen. The main bedroom has a Human Touch massage chair for after a day of playing.

The lower level is a walkout with large windows open to the west and lots of light. There is a large game area, bedroom, and bath with a walk-in shower on the lower level. The bedroom has a queen size bed and there is a spring mattress futon in the movie theater which is our fourth bedroom. A queen, double level, inflatable mattress is also available. For the little ones, we have a pack and play crib.

Amenities in the home include a well equipped kitchen, 2 pellet stove fireplaces, telephone with local service, wireless internet connection and an attached, oversize 2-car garage.
There is internet service connected to the projector in the movie theater (120” screen, 7.1 surround sound) for streaming netflix and plenty of DVD/Blu Ray movies to watch after a fun day of activities.

The owners have created a family game room in the walk-out basement that includes board games, in ceiling speakers for music, an owner built custom built pool table, a wet bar with dishwasher and refrigerator, and plenty of places to relax.


Storm Mountain and the surrounding areas offer a wide variety of outdoor activities just minutes from the house including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, tubing, ice climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, golf, mountain biking, mountain climbing, 4-wheel and ATV trails. The town of Drake has a family run bar and restaurant.

This Northern Colorado location give you easy access to the many outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. During your stay you may even be visited by elk, coyotes, wild turkey, rabbits, various squirrels and chipmunks. But if you long for the city lights, Denver is only an hour and a half drive away.

A 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for winter travel since the home is at high elevation and possibly chains. The driveway is plowed during the winter months but may still be icy or snow packed. Please be aware that high altitude sickness can occur at this altitude if you or your guests are not properly prepared. This is alpine living and even in the summer the nights are quite chilly so pack accordingly.

Our home is on a cistern, which means that we have water delivered for your stay. Depending on water use, our delivery company is notified to deliver water during your stay. The company needs no access into the house.

Property manager

Mark Bruemmer
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please inquire about events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only (2 max), $100 pet fee, crated when alone
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in garage as well as house
The gas grill must remain on the concrete in front of the garage. Damages may occur when moved to other surfaces.
Please do not climb on landscaping (rocks, timbers, etc) It can be dangerous and we have wildlife that might be living in it.
NO PETS ON FURNITURE. (Additional fees may apply if pet fur is on furniture) Pet fee is per stay Dogs need to be crated when left alone

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
Note from host: Please inquire about events
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 22-ZONE3259

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Drake

Located in Drake, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Notable landmarks in the area include The Stanley Hotel and Historic Estes Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mustang Mountain Coaster and Estes Park Memorial Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Drake, CO

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 28 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 29 min drive - 26.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 31 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Horsetooth Mountain Park - 44 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Forks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chainsaw Mama - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ripe Tomatoes Wood Fired Pizza - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly chalet is within 16 mi (25 km) of Devil's Backbone Nature Trail, Lake Estes and Lake Estes Marina. Mustang Mountain Coaster and Estes Park Memorial Observatory are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Great family retreat for Grandsons wedding!

This property is a wonderful place for a family. We came for my grandson’s wedding. It accommodated our family with ease. Every kitchen need is met.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

Weekend Getaway

Peaceful clean and very well maintained! Visits from deer and turkey throughout the weekend! Was great to get away from the hustle of town and just have a nice clean quiet place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Family Getaway

A perfect place for our annual family trip to CO
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Family get away weekend

The house was beautiful. The scenery was stunning! We enjoyed a wonderful family get away weekend with grandparent, adult children and grandchildren. The house met all of our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Christmas in August!

Beautiful, well kept home with a lot of activities for families. Awesome views with lots of wild life.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Beautiful home with beautiful views.

Incredible home featuring everything you could possibly want for activities. We were all very comfortable and pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Family get together

Wonderful place. Lovely views. Friendly neighbors. Lots for the children and adults to do. Great time was had by all. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

mountain

Great place for a mountain stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

House is beautiful no 4th bedroom available or towels for showers.

Very scary to see how close the fires were to your house I am so glad that it was spared and thank you for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Well needed Vacation off the grid!

The place was amazing! We stayed with our kids and grandkids. We loved the drive up the mountain to the house. Everyone loved the movie room, pool table and ping pong. The cell and Wi-Fi service was good for us, there was spotty areas in Big Thompson Canyon drive but didn’t bother us since we were wanting more of a get away. Would like to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meridee S.

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

Great location!

This rental was perfect for our family of 10 on our recent vacation. The views were incredible, and the peaceful setting was wonderful after our active days. Owners were great at responding to our questions right away. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soozee M.

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

Gorgeous!

This place is beautiful! The games (ping pong, giant jenga, pool) were a huge hit with the teenagers. The house is really clean and well maintained. The neighbors were closer than we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odd L.

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

Very nice home

This is a cabin in the woods that is set up very nicely and is fun to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelie L.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

We had an amazing time staying on the mountain. It was a beautiful home with everything we needed. Sitting on the deck and viewing the wildlife was so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great place for a family vacation.

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as we could have hoped for. The property was very well maintained and thorough directions were placed throughout the house to make things very easy. I will echo what others have mentioned, through no fault of the owner, the neighbor's dogs are very loud at times. Otherwise, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Beautiful home with exceptional views. Very relaxing

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

maria m.

Beautiful! This is definitely one of the nicest homes we have ever stayed at.

This house has everything you need. We enjoyed our stay very much. Kitchen is loaded with everything you needed. Beds are very comfortable, house is so inviting. We really enjoyed the Movie room and the game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C., Kansas City

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

We’re now looking for a mountain home

This setting is all you could ask for. The town of Drake was perfect and the hiking was awesome. The house was great we spent most of our time in the deck with those views! House itself was spacious with a great theater room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

This place was awesome!

The location was perfect! Pictures of the place online do not do it justice. The views, the bar, the theater room, and the deck was some of the group favorites!! I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loveland Wedding stay

The house is beautiful and very accomodating. For our purposes it was a little further out than we thought it was, we had to do a lot of running back and forth to Loveland and Boulder due to our son's wedding schedule but the house is truly beautiful, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

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

Stay in Drake for softball tournament

The house was excellent! A little more rustic than anticipated in getting to it, but it was a great drive!!! Very scenic!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Amazing Weekend

Amazing views. Property was great. We loved playing all the board games on site. The pellet stoves were super cool, and kept the house very cozy. If you are looking for a quiet family get away, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany & Dustin R.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This home is perfect for any family wanting to get away from all the hustle and bustle of a big city while also having access to some of Colorado’s popular activities. My family and I were beyond impressed with this place. The views are breathtaking, the home was very clean, the neighbors were kind, and the owners were quick to answer any questions we had. We enjoyed every bit of this house and have already talked about booking another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale M.

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

Family get away

This home is a lovely get away. Wildlife comes to visit. While we were there, we saw a herd of elk and woodpeckers just outside the door. Isolated from the noisy city, there was plenty of time to be together as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Outstanding property

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The house was spacious and clean and it had everything we needed. Mark was an attentive and gracious host. As city dwellers, we were amazed at how quiet the property was (except for an extremely vocal rooster somewhere nearby :)). We watched hummingbirds fly around the huge picture windows, and a small herd of deer snacked in the front yard one morning. It was a wonderful experience and we hope to stay again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Bruemmer

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We built this 3200 sqft cabin from the ground up in 2008. Shortly after, our daughter was born.

We are outdoor lovers and have explore the area thoroughly. We have fished every possible water and hiked most of the peaks in the area. We are both school teachers and recently moved to MN to be closer to family for a few years. We have always enjoyed sharing our home with others.

Why they chose this property

We started by designing a cabin for this property and we ended up with a home. We decided that going to the mountains for short periods of time was just not enough so we decided to build a home to live in. We enjoy the cool summer nights on the deck and the ease of hiking around the area.

What makes this property unique

The views from the living room and deck are amazing. When it gets hot during the day, we retreat to the basement for a drink and a movie. Family gathering are easy here with the large kitchen and ample lounging areas throughout the home.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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