Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Dumont, CO

Phoenix Gold Mine
‪18 min drive‬
Saint Mary's Glacier
‪31 min drive‬
Torreys Peak
‪47 min drive‬
Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Completely remodeled and upgraded cozy cottage on 2.25 acres in the Arapaho National Forest. There's a cute little bonus shed for private, late-night conversations or a "getaway from your getaway". Relax with 360 degree mountain views and a creek flowing right through the property!
Start hiking or climbing right out your door, or on any of the trails in this small, private community. Located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, there are nearby breweries, restaurants, and unique shops, as well as skiing, hiking, biking, ziplining, and more. (15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown).
Also nearby … fox, coyote, bear, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, pine marten, AND MORE.
NEW! Wi-Fi now included! We also have a large collection of ~150 DVDs for your viewing pleasure.

Property manager

Diane

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dumont

Located in Dumont, this holiday home is in the mountains. Underhill Museum and Argo Gold Mill and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Georgetown Loop Railroad and Amaze'n Maze Winter Park. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Dumont, CO

What's nearby

Phoenix Gold Mine - 18 min drive - 10.2 km
Saint Mary's Glacier - 31 min drive - 11.7 km
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 37 min drive - 21.5 km
Torreys Peak - 47 min drive - 25.6 km
Winter Park Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 56 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cabin Creek Brewing - ‬22 min drive
‪Cooper's on the Creek - ‬21 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
‪Dairy King - ‬19 min drive
‪Mother's Saloon - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Phoenix Gold Mine, Saint Mary's Glacier and Underhill Museum. Clear Creek and Yankee Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

21 March 2025

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

Cute and comfortable in a very quiet area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is well appointed and very comfortable. Very convenient to I-70 but in a very quiet area up the mountain. Thanks for a great visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

8 January 2025

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

The Chickadee is BEAUTIFUL

My friends and I stayed at the Chickadee for a little holiday get away to enjoy Colorado and ski. We loved the Chickadee. It is such a cute home and met all of our needs. The surrounding area is so beautiful. We could see the stars at night. We really enjoyed the outdoor hang out area and the decor. Everything was clean, up to date, and just wonderful accommodations. The host was very helpful and kind and quick to respond to any questions we had.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

6 January 2025

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

Weekend trip to hit the slopes

Chickadee is the cutest, coziest rental I have ever had. We had significant snowfall and weren't able to use the porch but it looks comfortable. We had plenty of room to spread out our gear and every detail was taken care of for us. It is a 2.5 mile drive up the canyon from I-70 and we enjoyed all the nature and quiet. I hope to be back in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

30 October 2024

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

Lovely House in Good Location

House was just as shown in the p

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

14 October 2024

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

Great little cottage!

Loved this place! The location was quiet and secluded but still within 15 of two little cute downtowns. Everything was clean and they had all the amenities we were looking for - a grill, kitchen stuff, a fire pit, etc. we were able to pick up local bison and cook there which was nice! We did have a little utility issue but the manager rushed over right away and addressed it. Overall, perfect stay and we would def come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

10 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute, clean, ample space. We were pleasantly surprised to find food basics to make cooking easier - no need to buy small items for a single use.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

1 October 2024

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

Lovely!

Lovely cottage in the woods. Obviously recently renovated with smart touches. Very, very clean. Responsive hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alayna B.

9 September 2024

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

Amazing!

This little cabin was perfect for our stay! Very clean and had everything you could need! Very nice trails right by the cabin to save travel!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

3 September 2024

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

Girls weekend

we had a wonderful time at the cabin tucked into the mountain. It was quiet and peaceful and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

28 August 2024

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

Great girls weekend spot

Excellent property in a spectacular location! Spent 5 days with my sister and daughter exploring, this was a great home base!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

27 August 2024

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

Cute cottage

This was a swonderful cottage and nicely set up for our needs!!! Thank you to our host who was responsive and we really enjoyed our stay in this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

27 August 2024

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

Perfect!

I wish I could move in here. Everything was as expected and then better. Attention to detail was great. Communication was excellent. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

19 August 2024

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

Perfect Cabin !

This property is so cute and comfortable! My friend and I spent three nights in this little gem. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere, which we loved, however it was the perfect location to easily get to all the places we wanted to go. We enjoyed Idaho Springs (very close by) and the coffee shop at the bottom of the hill near house. We attended a concert at Red Rocks!St Mary’s Glacier, Big Blue Sky, and boulder! Great place to relax after a long day! Love outdoor spaces!!Be sure to check out mountain stream across the street’

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

27 July 2024

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

Bierstadt- Mt Evans

Great little cottage located near several 14ers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

22 July 2024

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

Great getaway location

The cabin was as advertised and more. It's a charming location with everything you need for your stay. We will definitely consider going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

13 July 2024

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful house, amazing location, and exceptional hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

16 June 2024

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

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 June 2024

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

A wonderful get away

Everything about our stay was top notch. The host was prompt and helpful. The house is perfect for 2-3 people. The location was great. We got groceries and headed up the mountain and didn't leave for a few days. Hiked local trails. Enjoy the outdoor space for meals and conversations. Talked with some friendly locals. I've stayed at a number of mountain cabin type places and this is the best.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

16 March 2024

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

Wonderful place to stay!

This was a beautifully decorated cabin that has everything you need. Perfect location for skiing at Loveland. Can't wait to come back again sometime!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita u.

12 March 2024

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

Great place!

It was absolutely beautiful!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

11 March 2024

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

2nd stay at the Chickadee

We enjoyed our first stay so much that we decided to book again for a ski weekend at Loveland. We love how cozy the place is, and its proximity to Loveland ski area, and restaurants etc. in Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Its a perfect home base for relaxing afternoons/evenings after a good morning on the slops. We'll be back again, for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

19 February 2024

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

Perfect stay for our family of 3!

The property was exactly as advertised, and incredibly charming. We used it as a spring board for a few ski days at Loveland, and it was a lovely little place to come home to after a long day on the slopes. We look forward to another stay in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CalebAndAlexa H.

13 February 2024

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

Next-level hosts!

Diane and her husband Jeff were extremely hospitable to us when we stayed at their VRBO, the Chickadee! There was a bad storm the day we got in, so we were nervous about getting to the cabin and Diane had reached out to warn us about the weather and keep in touch day-of. We rented a pickup truck with 4WD, which we would definitely recommend doing because it was very helpful for driving in the snow. We slid a little bit on our way up the road to the cabin and reversed down the road a bit, and Diane and Jeff just happened to be coming in at the same time. Jeff drove our truck up to the cabin for us and for that we are forever indebted to him. It was easy after watching him do it once. Dumont isn't a huge town, but it has a ski rental place (with a coffee shop inside) and a gas station; what more could you really ask for? Our hosts also recommended trying Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs (next town over, has a safeway grocery store and some tourist attractions) and it was delicious! We skied at Winter Park and it was a beautiful drive to get there. Our hosts were willing to do whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable! The bed was comfortable, the place looked exactly like the photos, and there was a great DVD selection. We also were glad for the laundry machines so we could return home with clean clothes! 5/5 experience, would recommend to anyone!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melaney G.

13 February 2024

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

Quick snowy ski trip

The property is very nice, so well done. The decor in the kitchen and bathroom are really cool. The space is bigger than I expected, and in such a sweet spot, up in the mountains. The pictures don't do it justice as to how nice and roomy it is. The deck would be awesome to hang out, but it was covered in about a foot of snow, and it was quite cold while we were there. The mud/laundry room is also roomy and very nice and great place to undress from snow clothes and remove shoes etc. It was an easy drive down to Idaho Springs or Georgetown for dinner/beer, and less than 1hr up to Arapahoe Basin or Winter Park. The price was right. We had minimal cell service and the internet was out when we arrived. The owner made great communication with us about getting it repaired during our stay and everything worked out fine.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

31 January 2024

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

Fun Getaway

Quiet location in the mountains with beautiful views!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diane

That's Todd. We have MANY Todd photos. We live just across the creek (and through the woods) from The Chickadee. We love the serenity of our small forest neighborhood, the wildlife, stargazing, and amazing hikes. We want you to enjoy all the area has to offer too - please let us know if there is anything you need to make the most out of your stay.

What makes this property unique

15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown.
Hiking trails are in private community. You can hike for hours on the various trails - we have seen moose, elk and other wildlife on our hikes, but very seldom other hikers!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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