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Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets

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Entrance to the 'Lone Star'
Front close up of home
Newly remodeled kitchen
Kitchen/Dining Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Allenspark, CO
  • Wild Basin Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Stanley Hotel
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bear Lake Trailhead
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets

The Lone Star is near national parks, mountain trails and only 12 miles south of Estes Park. The Wild Basin Lodge and Event Center is 0.5 miles south of the home, famous for their top notch wedding venue. Minutes from a National Park entrance. You can get away from it all and still be just a short drive to restaurants, shopping and plenty of outdoor activities. The drive to Estes Park takes between 20-30 minutes.

The home was built in the 1970's by the homeowners father, and it has been completely remodeled inside and out! Most recently remodeled the now gourmet kitchen.
There are two living areas within this over 1950 Sq. foot home, and for those beautiful summer nights you can hang out on the wrap around deck and BBQ. Come and enjoy this beautiful property with room for everyone. All towels and fresh linens provided. Kitchen is stocked with pots and pans, plates, silverware... just bring food! Home is on 4 acres of wooden land.

In this large ranch home there is a master bedroom that has a queen bed and a private bathroom, two of bedrooms have queen beds and one bedroom has a double bed. The three bedrooms share a bathroom that has a door into a bedroom and a door from the hallway. One of the living areas has a queen sleeper sofa. All bed linens are provided. The dining room can seat up to 8 people, and there are 2 patio tables on the deck for seating for 8 people.

Homeowner resides on property, this is convenient for special requests, questions or maintenance. There is also an outdoor dog kennel that guests can utilize. Please keep dogs on a leash or in the kennel. There are horses and a llama on the property.

NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED!

Pricing is good for up to 8 people.
3 night minimum stay required, during the peak season.
30 nights minimum stay with discount for January 2024 thru April 2024
Up to 2 dogs allowed, $30.00 pet fee per pet per night. If pets not paid for at time of reservation there will be a $100.00 fine per pet. No cats allowed.
Parking for up to 4 cars, room for camper/RV parking but anyone staying on the property will count towards the total guest count. There are no RV/Camper hookups

Property manager

Brian & Rosemary Donahue
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Must have prior approval before booking
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two pets allowed. $25.00 PER pet PER night.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only Must dispose of butts
No outside campfires allowed at any time Maximum 4 cars for overnight. If guests will have visitors. must notify owners prior, limit to 4 hour visit
Extra guest over 8 must pay $20.00 per guest, can stay 4 hours maximum, extra cars 4 hours only, no loud noise between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am per County
Please stay on The Lone Star Property. Guests are allowed to walk on Wagener Road but not on other properties. Pick up pet waste, keep on a lease,

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must have prior approval before booking
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-21-0006

About the area

Allenspark

Located in Allenspark, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The Stanley Hotel and Seven Keys Lodge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Estes Park Golf Course and Backbone Adventures. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Allenspark, CO

What's nearby

  • Wild Basin Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lily Lake - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Stanley Hotel - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Historic Estes Park - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Bear Lake Trailhead - 40 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baldpate Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tapestry of Life Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baldpate Inn Key Room Collection Estes Park - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fawn Brook Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Visit the Rockies Near Estes Park this spring. Relax,snowshoe, family time. Pets located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wild Basin Area and within 3 miles (5 km) of Eagle Plume's and Wild Basin Trailhead. Ouzel Falls and Calypso Cascades are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angela E.

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

Nice place, owners way too close

Friday night, all over 50 years of age, laughing and get a call from the owners who are like 50 feet away saying to be quiet. Owners are too close. For the price we should have been able to laugh out loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

We loved our stay at Lonestar!

Everything about this property is incredible. Our extended family stayed there for my daughter's wedding at Wild Basin Lodge and everyone loved the location, the beautiful aspens and wildlife, and our hosts. We even saw a moose, elk, and deer from the relaxing front porch. Thank you for all your care!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

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

Lovely home

We had a family wedding over the road at wild basin lodge so the location was perfect and worked great for our group. Would definitely recommend if looking for a great location and lovely home. Hosts were easy to correspond with and house is in a nice quiet spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Very nice stay

Very nice house. Well organized and instructions excellent. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Great family home with privacy and ammenities

We enjoyed our stay with my family for my son’s wedding. The property is on a private road very, very close to the wild Basin lodge. So much wildlife right outside your door including a family of Moose! Inside this home has everything you need to be comfortable. I was worried it did not not have air-conditioning, but that turns out not to be a problem as it’s always very comfortable in the home. Owner was very responsive to any questions I had. Great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

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

Lone Star cabin

Very clean, owners very responsive to only slight issues. Kitchen well stocked, (no Keurig though). The only reason I docked one star was cabin is pretty close to hwy 7. We typically stay more farther from hwy. no noise issue from road just hoped for more wild life. Tons of hummingbirds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Excellent

Great property. Excellent Wild basin access. Bryan was very personable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The owners live on the property in a travel trailer right next to the home, sharing utilities, and watch every move you make. Then called us to complain because we moved a chair, even though we left the home very clean. We did move a chair out of a tiny space in a room and into the living room that had little seating. We felt harassment from the owners, with calls and dirty looks, and comments to our family. They walked around the property at night with flashlights. They were angry that we brought our dog to the home that was pet friendly. We were undecided about whether or not to bring him and decided to at the last minute. She questioned us several times on why we did not pre- pay. Which I have never done, yet was apparently in the description. I asked if I could Venmo her the cash, no: then she said they would have VRBO bill us, which was fine, after I asked where an ATM was. Then I said great please bill us. She called after well left angry that we had not left cash and she had offer told to bill us vs driving 45 minutes to the nearest town to get cash. We bring our dog often and pay upon check out. Not before we arrive. I would not recommend the home as it is not private with the owners living in their trailer 10 yds away. There are over 8 acres, yet the home is between the trailer, horse corral and the garage. So very little privacy. Our entire family felt like unwelcome guests. It is very close to a road so there is a lot of road noise. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie N.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

Everything was great! It is well stocked and very comfortable. The hosts were responsive. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Beautiful Property

This house is beautiful. We stayed for Christmas and the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed to cook and bake. We loved having a white Christmas, but really would like to see this place in the summer. The wrap around deck is beautiful too! Rosemary was great with communicating and even told us a lot about the history of the cabin. So fascinating! 10/10 would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Perfect Home!!

We stayed at this amazing home while our daughter prepared to get married at the Wild Basin Lodge. Perfect location and very wonderful cozy home. Rooms were great and owners were very accommodating. We would stay again. Nicole
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Setting & Cozy House

We selected this home for it's proximity to Wild Basin. The wooded setting and resident Llama and Horse made this location idyllic! The house was country cozy with a newer kitchen. The owners were very responsive to our emails. Great place for a family or group of friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A very comfortable, well-equipped house

The house and all it’s furnishings were great. Can't think of anything that could have made it better…except, the nightly rate was greatly reduced after we booked but before we arrived, and we were not offered any reduction in the charges. We had to ask for it, and even then, it was not what was being quoted on the website.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first ever vacation for the entire family. We took are grown children and grandchildren to Colorado for the first time ever. We have been coming to the Allenspark area for many years now and wanted to share it with the rest of our family. Simply put, it could not have been a better family experience. Our hosts, Brian and Rosemary were friendly, helpful And their Lonestar property left nothing to be desired. It is virtually minutes from everything you could want to see or do in the Estes Park, RMNP area. The entire family, grandchildren included, absolutely raved about the experience and convinced us that this should not be the last. Overall, an experience that exceeded our expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Wichita, KS

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

Amazing!

We stayed 3 nights & hiked Longs Peak— less than 5 miles away from the trailhead. This is a PERFECT combination of secluded and well-appointed home. Every thing we could have needed was here. I’m so grateful we stayed at Rosemary & Brian’s cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LouNLane B., Littleton

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

Lou from Littleton

Brian & Rosemary were fantastic hosts and their home was a blast. Much thanks!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

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

Family gathering

Family gathering to remember who had passed away several years ago. We had several generations of several family groups from around the US - Kansas, Iowa, Maryland, Illinois, possibly other states. Gathering location was near Allenspark so this location was minutes from the "home site".
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Wonderful vacation, beautiful location, could not have asked for better!

The house was perfect, lots of space, everything you could need and beautiful location. Loved the hummingbirds, the horse and llama. Elk came near one evening which was amazing. The hosts were very helpful and we love exploring the area. Rocky Mtn National Park was breath taking and not to be missed. We had a great time and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Bright stay

Great place. Really not much more to add.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

The Wrights

Wonderful property in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa F.

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

Beautiful cabin close to Estes

Our family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cabin. We loved the personal touches and gorgeous property. We will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Family Christmas in Allenspark

This property could not have been more perfect. The cozy atmosphere and warm potbelly stove made our trip so magical. The owners were very accommodating and helped us extend our stay when the weather across WY and SD was not conducive for travel. Everything about this home and experience made for the perfect winter vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Lovely home. Cozy and comfortable.

We loved our stay. Lots of space for all of us. I enjoyed my coffee in the morning on the deck looking at the beautiful mountains and the wildlife like the baby moose and his mother.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

The Lone Star gets 5 stars!

We rented the house for a family wedding at the Wild Basin and had a wonderful experience. The house is well equipped and very comfortable, views are fantastic sitting in the porch! Brian shared the history of the area and his families connection. Highly recommend. Plus- We’ve never seen so many hummingbirds at one time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy p.

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

Amazing property amazing vacation!

This property was amazing! Excellent location and beautiful, comfortable home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian & Rosemary Donahue

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Property owners Brian and Rosemary, have lived in the home since the 1990's. Rosemary's father built the home in the 1970's and over time Brian and Rosemary have remodeled inside and out, most recently completing the bathrooms and kitchen from top to bottom. They know the area very well and will be glad to assist with any questions.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy all the ammenities of home in a secluded mountain area. Near Rocky Mountain Nationa Park, Estes Park, and 45 minutes from Eldora Ski area. Locally there is snow shoeing, hiking, horseback riding, resturants in Estes Park. Set up to work from this mountain home with WiFi, office space while enjoying the wildlife and peaceful surroundings.
Owners available to answer questions or give recommendations. for a pleasant stay.

What makes this property unique

Secluded, near the Wild Basin Entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. 12 miles from Estes Park resort. and 45 minutes from Eldora Ski area.
Corral on the property for horses for riding in the area.

Languages:

English

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