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Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome

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Sit back and relax in our cozy little cabin in the woods of Wondervu, CO. "Lil' Frying Pan" is one of 4 cabins in this piece of heaven.
The Frying Pan Cabin has lots fo space for you to relax and enjoy. your mountain getaway.
The master bedroom is located in the loft.
The outdoor living space has a hammock, picnic table, horse shoes and two little porches. The inflatable kayaks are stored in the original outhouse.
This cabin has everything you need for a great stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 441.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Golden, CO
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Pearl Street Mall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Chautauqua Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 4):
Master Loft Bedroom:
-King Size Bed

Second Bedroom:
-Twin Bunk Beds

AMENITIES:
-Wood-burning fireplace (we provide one Duraflame log for safest use)
-Gas BBQ grill
-TV with DVD player and movies (no cable)
-Linens and towels provided
-On-site parking for two vehicles

Before you book, we would like you to know this is a fantastic home for you to get away from the rest of the world!
We are making the following obvious statements due to recent guests who have stayed with us but did not know what they were booking.
This home is located deep in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. Although there is a great restaurant a few minutes’ walk from the home, the closest store is 30 minutes away. Please make every effort to purchase what you need prior your arrival.
Also, it is a low ecological footprint home. Meaning, we conserve water.

"Lil' Frying Pan Cabin" is a cozy, rustic tiny home in beautiful Wondervu, CO (near Nederland). This nearly 100-yr-old, pint-sized cabin has been lovingly restored with simplicity in mind. This cabin has been meticulously updated to honor a reduced ecological footprint. This cabin is the epitome of "glamper" - a form of camping with accommodation and facilities more luscious than those associated with traditional camping.

The cabin is decorated with quirkiness that you will fall in love with as soon as you step foot inside. The home has new windows and skylights, basking the home in wonderful natural light! The original roof was papered - now it is a beautiful copper. The loft bedroom is wrapped in local CO beetle kill pine - and, it's gorgeous! After a day of adventuring, sit back and relax on the leather couch while warming your toes by the fireplace. Linking you to a simpler time, you can use the top of the fireplace to cook your dinner.

The fireplace is one of the cooking options you have in this tiny home: fireplace, small toaster oven, hot plate, microwave, or outside grill. Cooking on the wood stove reminds us of staying at Grandma's - bring the kids, they'll love it! There is no modern oven/stove. Nor will you find a dishwasher or washer/dryer.

"Lil' Frying Pan Cabin" has modern plumbing with warm water, a comfortable shower, and flushable toilet (the original outhouse is for storage). There is great WiFi in this home. You will not have an issue streaming. We ask that our guests be mindful of electric power usage, making sure to turn lights and baseboard heaters off when not needed and/or leaving the cabin. There is a refrigerator and a TV with a DVD player and available movies (no cable). It's your chance to unplug and reconnect with nature and your loved ones (if you chose to bring them).

This home is one of four cabins... so while remote, you're not completely off the grid. It is also easy to assess off SH-74. The home is located approximately 45 minutes drive from the downtown Denver (30 minutes from downtown Golden / 30 minutes from downtown Boulder).

The home’s location is perfect for adventure enthusiasts and quiet escapists alike. There is easy access to hiking and biking trails (don't forget to pack your boots and bike(s)!), family-friendly open space, skiing at Eldora or paddling at Gross Reservoir. There is a picnic table for guests use.

Perfect for friends or family. This cabin sleeps four. There is a king size bed in the loft and twin bunk beds in a separate bedroom downstairs.

This home is professionally cleaned using natural, eco-friendly cleaning products between each guest stay.

Staying in Wintertime? While the property is on a School Bus Route / County-maintained and plowed roadway, during the winter months it may be advisable to have a 4WD vehicle.

INTERESTING FACTs: Wondervu is a settlement that was developed in the late 1920s-1930s by the Denver lawyer Otto Friedrichs as a vacation community for the working class. Population of Wondervu is approximately 2600 people. Elevation is 8632 above sea level.

KITCHEN SUPPLIES:
-Small, standard coffee maker
-Cookware, dishes & utensils
-Toaster oven
-Hot plate
-Microwave
-Refrigerator
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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO:
-Denver Airport, Via I-76W: 55 miles
-Boulder Airport: 24 miles
-Eldorado Canyon State Park: 12 mins
-Gross Reservoir: 7 miles / 22 mins
-Eldora Mountain Resort & Ski: 15 miles / 27 mins
-Nederland: 20 mins
-Chautauqua Park: 30 mins
-Coors Brewery Tour (downtown Golden): 30 mins
-Flatirons: 35 mins
-University of Colorado at Boulder: 34 mins
-Pearl Street Mall: 37 mins
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**HOUSE RULES:**

Maximum occupancy: 4 - children must be counted in the max. occupancy unless they are under two (2) & are sleeping in a portable crib* (not provided). Our permit allows for a max of 4 cars to park in the driveway. Tenant stated on Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-seven (27) years-old and acknowledges that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.
Any unauthorized pets will result in immediate cancelation without refund.
We do not allow any parties or events at this home.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We follow a strict cancellation policy on all websites.

If you must cancel your reservation, please be aware that cancellations must occur at least 30 days prior to arrival date. If cancellation occurs 30 days or more prior to arrival date all monies will be refunded with the exception of a $100 administrative fee. GUESTS THAT DO NOT CANCEL WITHIN THE 30-DAY TIME FRAME WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT. Travel Insurance is recommended, especially when traveling in the winter in CO.

Property manager

iTrip Vacations Denver
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Golden

Located in Coal Creek, a neighbourhood in Golden, this cabin is in the mountains. Carousel of Happiness and Colorado Chautauqua are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Center for Atmospheric Research and Fiske Planetarium. Sommer Bausch Observatory and Long's Iris Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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Golden, CO

What's nearby

  • University of Colorado Boulder - 33 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Pearl Street Mall - 35 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Boulder Theater - 35 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Folsom Field - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Chautauqua Park - 35 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Arvada Ridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wondervu Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coal Creek Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Last Shot - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Golden, Eldora. Lil Frying Pan Cabin Pets Welcome located?

Located in Coal Creek, this cabin is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Eldorado Canyon State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Walker Ranch Park and Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Manchester Lake and Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Safe Cabin with History!
I loved it, what a cute place. This old cabin had everything we needed, the large bed was very comfortable, and I appreciated the fan in the window. The fireplace was really nice and easily heats up the whole cabin if you need it. The location was perfect to get to Boulder easily or other places in the mountains, and we enjoyed the hammock out front. The water does get hot, it just takes a couple minutes to warm up in the shower. I think late September/early October was the perfect time to visit for the weather; bring DVDs if you want to watch movies but they do provide some along with board/card games. It’s possible to fold up the ladder to the attic with another person’s help. We stayed for 3 nights but I could have stayed even longer, I would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Cozy Place!
When we first arrived, our initial reaction was quite leery and apprehensive. But the more we checked out the cabin and its surroundings, we began embracing all of its character and realized how charming it really was. Our family ended up thoroughly enjoying the tranquility and coziness in this special cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anacomito

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little frying pan
Very nice and cozy cabin. Everything was provided to make this few days unforgettable. There was a giant moose across the fence one morning- it was a great experience to watch it without traveling to national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and lovely stay
The owners were very transparent and really enjoyed the get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little getaway!
A perfect home base for a weekend in the woods! We greatly enjoyed the cabin itself and the location. The fireplace is delightful, there scenery is amazing, and there’s a wonderful cafe within walking distance! Property managers were communicative and incredibly helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the Grid
Great get away. Super hiking from easy to difficult. Nederland has good restaurants, attractions, services etc. The only disappointment was we missed the Aspens. Will plan to visit earlier next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mathias S.

Very nice little cabin
Perfect place for a few-day getaway, very clean, very cozy, a true small treasure Mountain retreat. Kitchen is little but fully functional. Think of being in an RV, also when it comes to water use. Very real feeling of being a luxurious Mountaineer in the early 1900 plus electricity & internet. Would go there again and we loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice mountain stay
Super cute little cabin in the mountains. The directions could be a little more specific, or updated to be easier to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and quiet
My friend and I very much enjoyed our stay. It was cozy, quiet, and the perfect place to retreat to after days spent exploring. It has just the right level of amenities to feel easy, but it was rustic enough to feel "off grid" even though there was wifi, hot water, and super comfortable beds. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cabin
We stayed almost a week in this cute rustic cabin. It was cozy and fun. Great way to unplug and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Tidy Cabin
This cabin has a great view of the Rockies in the distance with a neat night time glimpse of the suburbs of Denver below. Be aware there is NO A/C and limited water use powered by a pump! Overall, it was a great experience and would return. Avoid bringing groceries that need to be baked as there is no significant oven.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tony D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
With a little work
Traveler beware. The unit has a ton of potential as a glamping excursion and i expect the property owner will jump on taking care of the issues but before you go i would confirm the following are in better condition. The owner was responsive and gave us a credit on our stay but that was not enough to keep us at the little fry pan. Bugs...we got multiple spider bites after only 2 days Yard...overgrown to the point it was unuseable Mechanicals... need attention, loud leaking pump. Security...concerns with broken door latch. Water...rationing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip E., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Getaway!
It was a very cute cabin with all the amenities needed. Great communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing!
We loved our stay in this cozy cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and Tranquil
We had a wonderful time enjoying nature in this cabin. A great place to unplug and unwind. During our stay, we had 2 welcome visitors on the property. A Bull Moose and his cow which was phenomenal. We were able to get stunning photos and videos from inside the cabin as well as the awesome covered porch. Absolutely amazing retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iron man contest
The Cabin was very rustic but had everything we needed for our stay. It was a bit farther from town drive time than we expected so we had to stay in town the night prior to the race. Other than that it was a good fit for us. Might want to reset the parental codes on the TV because we were only allowed to watch a few movies since we didn't know the code. Thanks for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No water.
We wanted a winter getaway. When we arrived the water didn't work. Later that night a plumber arrived and get it going. Next day was great, snowed several inches and the wood stove made it cozy. The next day no water period. Called manager, plumbers came couldnt fix it. We left 2 days earlier. Promised a refund, but have not received it yet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We had so much fun here! Definitely would consider renting again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
Even though this cabin is a little tricky to find, the owner gave great directions and we found it easily in the dark. Perfect size for my friend and I to stay. It's so close to Nederland, Golden and Boulder and the drive through the mountains is breath taking. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely cute
Private and felt like it was our own cabin. Had a magical stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy
Our stay was great! The cabin had everything that we needed for our 4 day stay. The location was perfect for us since we wanted to be out of the city and close to the Peak to Peak hwy. We visited Boulder, Estes Park, Nederland, Black Hawk, and white water rafting in Idaho Springs!! Great time and loved our stay at the cabin. It's small and the ceilings are low but fit our little family of 4 just fine. Bryan was great with communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rustic cabin
Nice location with the basics. Upstairs bed was very comfortable. Our family enjoyed our stay in CO here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

E. Jane C.

Exactly as advertised!
Everything was exactly as described. The cabin was warm enough without making a fire, but fire making was easy as there was plenty of wood. Other renters' reviews had mentioned that the cabin was hard to find, but the only problem for use was to realize that CO 72 and Coal Creek Canyon Rd. were one and the same. There are other cabins around, but it is very easy to feel private, and also to get some privacy in the different spaces of the house. Note that some of the kitchen items are located on a shelf near and above the fridge. The instructions about water usage were clear and easy to follow. We had to be a little brave about the shower because it was short and not super hot---just as the instructions said. We supplemented by sink/sponge washing and it was fine. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. A small, conservative place is just what we were looking for-for our 10 year anniversary! Make sure to pack your slippers because the floor can get cold! We also brought a skillet that we did all our cooking on. Bryan was very responsive to all my questions :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Enjoyed a relaxing stay at the Lil Frying Pan.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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