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Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails

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Exterior detail
West living room, with big screen TV, books, games, and family movie night!
2nd living room
Large spacious kitchen, great natural light, opens to dining room & kitchenette
Master Bedroom with King Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boulder, CO
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Folsom Field
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chautauqua Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails

A beautifully fully remodeled modern zen retreat home in Boulder. Just a few blocks from spectacular mountain trails. The home was redesigned by an interior designer and an artist. It is beautifully decorated with an open floor plan and lots of light. The large living room has floor to ceiling windows and french doors that open to the flagstone patio and zen garden with water feature, and brand new hot tub. The ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. With 4 bedrooms and 3 baths it comfortably sleeps 7. Large spacious remodeled kitchen, with solid surface countertops and high end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen was designed for entertaining and large family gatherings, with custom built maple breakfast nook with granite table. The beautiful dining room with skylight and french doors that open to the front patio.
Boulder is voted the best town in the US to live in, known for being eco-friendly with excellent mountain biking and hiking trails in the foothills of the mountains with open space surrounding the town. Boulder has great shopping, excellent restaurants, a lively college town feel, no matter what time of year, it is an excellent location to visit. Our home is close to CU Campus and a short drive to the Boulder Pearl Street Mall. The home is a 40 minutes to great skiing at Eldora Ski Area. We're a long time Boulder family and our home is truly a retreat for the soul. Occupants are limited to four unrelated or a family of seven. City of Boulder RHL #2016-00843
We are currently implementing enhanced cleaning and safety measures in response to Covid -19 at our property. Our property is being professionally cleaned with disinfectant following a Covid cleaning protocol.

Property manager

Jewel Lauer
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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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 contact owner to discuss parties/events
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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
Property Registration Number RHL-2016-00843

About the area

Boulder

Located in South Boulder, a neighbourhood in Boulder, this holiday home is in the mountains. National Center for Atmospheric Research and Fiske Planetarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pearl Street Mall and Twenty Ninth Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Sommer Bausch Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Folsom Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boulder, CO

What's nearby

  • University of Colorado Boulder - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Folsom Field - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pearl Street Mall - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boulder Theater - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Northglenn & 112th Station - 27 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Dark Horse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carellis - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Zen Retreat Home, Tranquil Garden & Hot Tub, Close to Hiking Trails located?

This family-friendly Boulder holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of National Center for Atmospheric Research and University of Colorado Boulder. Fiske Planetarium and Sommer Bausch Observatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Beautiful and truly zen

Stayed for a long weekend with my family - so much space and lots of areas to congregate or chill separately if you prefer. Beautiful backyard and a wonderful neighborhood. Would definitely stay again and recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, close to hiking and stores

My husband and I spent a lovely 2 weeks in this peaceful, beautiful home to celebrate the holiday season with our son and his fiance, along with our granddaughter. The home is located in a lovely section of Boulder, near to beautiful hiking trails. The home is located close to stores and a short drive to downtown Boulder/Pearl Street. We especially enjoyed the lovely sun room and the plants. The home had everything we needed to make holiday meals and the beds were comfortable. Jewel was a pleasure to work; ommunication a breeze. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great spot in South Boulder.

This was a great location for our visit to Boulder. It was easy to walk to nearby shopping and a quick drive to hiking trails and NCAR. The house was relaxing and provided lots of space for our family of 5.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Zen Retreat

My girlfriends and I were looking for a relaxing quiet space to stay in between hikes, shopping, dining, etc. Jewel and Gregory provided the perfect space for this. The property is clean, comfortable and literally zen. Beautiful art, excellent accommodations, serene backyard/patio with hot tub. Quiet neighborhood and close to hiking/biking trails, shopping dining, etc. Their communication before, during and after stay was easy and prompt. Hope to return for another relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

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

Wonderful time

It was a wonderful retreat Love boulder and a great place to stay 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Peaceful Retreat

What a lovely quiet and peaceful place to come back to after long days of moving our son into his first apartment for CU. The most beautiful plants, great kitchen, office for my husband to work. All around very comfortable. And, grocery, bagel and coffee shop nearby as well as hiking trails by Flatirons. Gregory and Jewel were very kind and responsive. We hope to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Comfortable and relaxing

Had everything we needed to enjoy a girls weekend in Boulder. Pretty landscape all around the area. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Wonderful home

We had a great stay here. The backyard is tranquil and private, and the house is close to many trailheads and downtown Boulder. Great location. We appreciated all the indoor plants too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L., Iowa City

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

A peaceful escape

Our visit was so relaxing in this very clean and peaceful house. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and bathrooms were clean. We enjoyed the zen-like feng shui of this home. Perfect location to hiking and the university. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir I.

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

Boulder gem

Very nice property in good neighborhood, close to hiking trails but also downtown Boulder; definitely recommended. Communication with owner very good, precise and useful - we had very nice family time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Wonderful Boulder Getaway

This was a wonderful property to stay at with my family over the holidays! The house is beautiful and spotless, with plenty of room to relax and all the comforts of home (and then some!). The kitchen was great and we were able to make a variety of holiday meals. The neighborhood is very quiet and convenient, and close to both downtown Boulder and wonderful hiking options. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

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

Wonderful experience!

The house is fabulous, close to campus and Pearl Street. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

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

Beautiful home

Extended family needed a central location to stay in Boulder to be with a dying family member. Jewel and her husband were so kind and flexible with us. It was a beautiful home for everyone to stay, and such a nice neighborhood (also loved having the hot tub access).
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Graduation weekend

Beautiful property and great location. Several seating areas for everyone to spread out. Bathroom downstairs is tight but manageable for most. If not ,it is nice that another full bath is on the middle level. More steps then I realized from reading the listing which is good to know when having older relatives but the railings on the steps really helped. We really enjoyed our stay and your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Beautiful home and great host!!!

Jewell is the best host I have ever dealt with! She was very quick to respond with any questions. This property is absolutely beautiful and we had plenty of space to hang out with a family of 7!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

CU Boulder Graduation

Lovely home, very relaxing and close to CU Boulder. o Owners were very responsive to our few issues, and we would absolutely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Lovely stay!

House very clean and comfortable. Peaceful back yard. Neighborhood very quiet. Easy access to local shopping and restaurants. Quick drive into central Boulder. IMO not suitable for young children due to art pieces and live plants. Might be difficult for someone with mobility issues are there are several stairs and uneven stepping stones.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy and ron c.

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

I wasn't planning on going in (Six out of Five Stars)

It wasn't on my radar to use the hot tub in the back yard. After all it was winter in Boulder. But when I took a peek, it was crystal clean water and just the right amount of "hot" for a hot tub. Not scorching, not lukewarm.My rankings when up to six immediately upon sitting down in the warm water. Jets pulsating our aching bodies from a rough pickleball session.Ok so the rating was five (the highest) before the hot tub stay. The house was pleasantly nice. An older home made beautiful. Like really beautiful. It was multi-levels. Seven steps up to the top floor with two bedrooms and a bath, six steps down to the lower level with two bedrooms, a bath and a washer dryer. And two steps down to what I call the "zen" room. So an upstairs and downstairs with only 13 steps. The "zen" room is full of gorgeous plants. I don't usually see VRBO homes with plants so that was a nice touch. But this "zen" room also had a fireplace which lit the room warm. If ever I was cold I just wandered over to the "zen" room.The kitchen was my favorite. It was well stocked. Lots of nice quality dishes and cooking pots. It had everything you just had to look for it. Because it was so nicely stocked it took a few minutes to find what you were looking for. BUT you always found it. Walking distance to pickleball courts, small drive to King Soopers. And beautiful mountains every which way you looked. We will be coming back. That hot tub will call us back. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Jefferson City, Missouri

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

Boulder Bliss

My husband and I just completed our week-long stay at the ‘Zen Retreat.’ We definitely found this home to meet nearly all of our vacation needs: the open layout was wonderful; the kitchen was well-stocked and spacious for cooking; the bedrooms and bathrooms were super comfy and more than adequate; and the backyard oasis with hammock and water feature was THE perfect spot for calm relaxation any time of day. Although temperatures were higher than average for a Boulder summer during our stay, we found the cooling system to work very well and enjoyed sleeping with the cool temps overnight and windows open. We also greatly benefited from the location close to several grocery stores and easy access to bike & hiking trails. Unfortunately, the hot tub was not working due to a malfunction and missing part that needed to be re-ordered and installed. This was a major disappointment as a hot tub is a must-have for us when hiking and choosing a rental. However, Jewel was incredibly communicative throughout our stay, keeping us updated on the repairs, and she arranged for free passes at a nearby fitness club with a hot tub. We sincerely appreciated the effort to rectify the problem and to provide an alternative. No doubt they will have it back up and running soon! It is clear Jewel & Gregg have put a ton of thought and care into the decor of their home and it truly shows. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at their beautiful property and will look back fondly on our trip to Boulder!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., flagstaff Az

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

Relaxing

Beautiful home. Comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantel B., San Francisco

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

We loved our stay here in this truly zen retreat !

This was a beautiful home. Cozy spaces for our group of 6 to lounge and rest comfortably. The living room was my favorite place to hang. They have a beautiful gas fireplace that kept us cozy while we spent the cold days in and working on a puzzle. It’s just all around relaxing! Great big kitchen and table for creating and sharing meals together. We will def come back to this home if available for our next family visit. Thanks Jewel !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Boulder home

This is a lovely home in a wonderful location and Jewel and Gregg were readily available and invested in making our stay as pleasurable as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pati F., Lancaster, Pa

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

wonderful stay

we spent a few weeks at this beautiful home and would go back again! The home is very well stocked, decorated and restful. there is nothing about the home I would change. The yard is so beautiful and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful Stay!
Stayed 46 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

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

Great Visit

I enjoyed my stay here. It’s a beautiful home, and lovely backyard. Convenient location to hiking and downtown Boulder. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonia J.

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

Peaceful long weekend

Beautiful home with a peaceful feel in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed spending time in the backyard, which was filled with plants, trees, sculptures, and visiting birds. The nearby Bear Creek hiking trail was convenient, and fun for myself & pooches. The home was clean, comfortable, and communication with owners quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jewel Lauer

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We are a long time Boulder family, my husband went to college at CU Boulder. We love Boulder, we never get bored living here, there is so much to do. We bought our home 23 years ago and have completely redesigned and remodeled every square inch of it, everyone who enters our home, comments on how beautiful it is and how wonderful it feels. We love to entertain and share our home with others. And, we love to travel where we have collected art from around the world. Our favorite things to do in Boulder are hike the beautiful trails and bike. In the summer we go camping and rafting.

Why they chose this property

If you are someone who appreciates beauty and an atmosphere of harmony our beautifully remodeled modern zen retreat home in Boulder is the place for you. Located just a few blocks from spectacular mountain trails and only minutes from downtown, it is the perfect choice for a family reunion, a couple's romantic getaway, visiting a son or daughter at CU, or a fun and festive summer or winter vacation. Our home is an interior designer and artist residence that is beautifully decorated and designed with an open floor plan, perfect for intimate gatherings or larger entertaining.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests