"Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Estes Park, CO

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
‪5 min drive‬
Historic Estes Park
‪6 min drive‬
The Stanley Hotel
‪8 min drive‬
Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

You can walk into Rocky Mountain National Park or sit on the deck and enjoy expansive views of mountain peaks. It's a short drive to the Park entrance, or take the free shuttle into town.
After a day of hiking, sightseeing or shopping, soak in the hot tub under the stars, or warm in the glow of the wood-burning fireplace.
This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house is all on one level from garage or driveway to every room.
The property is home to 15 Ponderosa pines, 2 spruces, mountain songbirds, chipmunks, rabbits and grazing deer and elk.

Property manager

Donabeth Downey

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Must be 4 yrs old to use hot tub. No diapers.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on the property. three vehicles max. parked outside, quiet outside .exterior lights out after 10pm

Recycling must be clean and placed in red bin in garage. All trash must be tied up in green Doering bags in garage bin when you check-out.

On day of departure please run a load of towels and wash dirty dishes in dishwasher. Thank you.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 20-NCD0401

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Historic Park Theatre and Performance Park are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Historic Estes Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
The Stanley Hotel - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬4 min drive
‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬2 min drive
‪The Barrel - ‬5 min drive
‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park. located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Estes Park is within 1 mile (2 km) of Backbone Adventures and Rocky Mountain National Park, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

21 August 2024

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time on our vacation at this property. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub after a long day of hiking. The location of the property is very close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

25 August 2023

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

Excellent location

Loved our stay - wonderful location and had everything we needed. Owner was very responsive- would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex S.

18 August 2024

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

Nice house!

Clean, well stocked kitchen with nice deck and hot tub. Close by park entrance! Loved Bird and Jim’s restaurant.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena L.

29 June 2021

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

Great stay, perfect location near RMNP!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This home provided a great space for gathering and was as described, definitely recommend! Perfectly located to the park entrance!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

3 August 2023

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

Beautiful views!!

This was an excellent place for our family. It was wheelchair accessible for our son and a beautiful location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

2 January 2020

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

Wonderful winter get away

Thank you for letting us stay at your wonder winter get away. The location, real fireplace and hot tub were awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

19 July 2024

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

Perfect for us

The house was great. Well equipped with a nice hot tub. Great location, close to the park and to town. Easy check in. Donnabeth was helpful wit good communication. We loved it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

10 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay and house being close to park was excellent. We enjoyed the elk and deer that came by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

7 October 2019

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

Great location!

We loved the location and its proximity to the park. The house was more than enough for our family of four. The kids enjoyed the hot tub every night, especially when the deer were hanging out nearby. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacque B.

2 August 2024

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

Four days in Estes Park

Donabeth’s property was clean, beautiful, and a perfect fit for our family of 5. Teenagers had enough space and privacy. Beds were comfortable. Lots of wildlife to view in the yard. Hot tub every night. Kitchen had everything we needed for dinners together. We loved it. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick W.

2 September 2022

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

Great House, Great Location

The house was amazing - great location, fantastically close to the park entrance. Groceries and a couple great restaurants nearby. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georjean C.

28 August 2021

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

Beautiful, safe, cozy

Great place to stay. Loved being able to put vehicle in the garage. Responsive host..

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lavina W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

10 August 2023

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

Great location!

This is a great cabin home in Estes, located very close to the park entrance. We really enjoyed the hot tub after our RMNP hikes. The home is very clean. Owner was responsive when an issue came up.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

12 June 2019

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

Amazing - we loved it!

If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay - while being at the front door of the Rocky Mountain National Park, then this is your place! Super clean and the beds were very comfortable. Hot tub is perfect for relaxing after hikes and our 3 boys absolutely loved it! Cannot say enough good things about it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randal C., Omaha, NE

10 September 2020

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

Everything you need right next to RMNP

Great house right next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Nice layout for families. Well equipped. Very helpful owner/manager.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

11 December 2019

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

Great Location, Very Cozy and Comfortable

We had a great stay. The house was very cozy and comfortable with a great layout. We enjoyed sitting by the fire on a cold winter day and soaking in the hot tub with incredible stargazing. The location was very convenient - close to RMNP entrance, one of our favorite delis (Scratch), and a grocery store. The owner was very friendly and communicated a lot of great information. We definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

19 June 2023

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

Whispering Pines - THE place to be in Estes Park

If you are looking for a place to stay in Estes Park you can’t go wrong with “Whispering Pines”! The house is clean, convenient, and located beautifully. The view from the back porch (with hot tub!!) is stunning and throughout the day you will see wildlife hang out around the house. The host is sweet and made sure we are all set and ready to enjoy her place. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

28 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful close location for getting into the Park

This is a nice home with beautiful views of the mountains all around it. It's easy to get to and it's away from the commotion of downtown, yet close enough to the diners, gas, coffee, gift shops, etc. The kitchen is outfitted well and the hot tub is very nice. A few things could be updated here and there but all around this was a comfortable cozy spot after a long day in the mountains. I would absolutely stay again and I look forward to my next visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

6 September 2018

Great Location and Great House!!!

The location to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park could not be any better. The house fit our family wonderfully with plenty of room for all of us!!! It was heavenly to come home from a hard hike and sit in the hot tub. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Y.

1 August 2021

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

A Great Experience!

This was our first VRBO experience so we were a little nervous, but everything was perfect. The property was exactly as it was described and the 5 star reviews left by others were spot on. We loved being minutes from the entrance of RMNP and having the great house to come back to each night! Thanks Donabeth for helping us have a memorable vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

18 June 2022

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

First vacation in 3 years!

Amazing property with an incredible view. Minutes away from RMNP entrance. Owner was very thorough with details about the home and tips for everything Estes. The property was beautiful and perfect for our family. Could not say enough good things about this rental. You should definitely rent this property! You won’t be disappointed!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

26 June 2024

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

Out of the crowd of Estes Park

Beautiful comfortable home. Had everything we needed for a home away from home while visiting RMNP and Estes Park. This home location has the added bonus of being on the outskirts of town on the same side as the National Park, so you don’t have to get through Estes every time you want to drive into the park. Owner herself represents the property, you don’t have to go through a property manager. Owner had fantastic communication, and left information about the best spots in town to eat and purchase quality pieces for souvenirs that weren’t just junk made in china. We found some art pieces that will help us remember this trip forever. Thank you Donabeth!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

13 August 2023

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

Back for seconds!

My family and I stayed at this beautiful house right down the street from RMNP last year and we couldn’t wait to come back! We went with the entire family this year and could not be more pleased. The location is perfect. We saw multiple elk in the backyard on a couple occasions! The house was exactly as described. Donabeth is a gracious host who ensures visitors will have a memorable experience. We are very thankful we were able to stay in her beautiful home a second time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

25 August 2020

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

Beautiful home

The home was everything it claimed to be. Very clean. Great touches such as guides, books, etc. nice detailed instructions. Had everything we needed to cook, soap, garbage bags, ziplocks etc. Great location to town and the park. Saw deer in the yard. Our family of four enjoyed our stay. Loved the hot tub. Host was very helpful and responsive. Shortly after check in reached out to us to see if there was anything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

19 September 2018

Privacy and room to stretch out....with a gorgeous view!

We love it here. This morning I woke up and took a soak in the hot tub, had a mimosa, and watched the sun rise over the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday we had a looooong day of hiking and it was nice to come back to a private cabin where you can access the neighbors if you see them out, but also not be on top of anyone else. Plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable here. Saw elk and mule deer in the neighborhood too - super cool for the kids. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us! ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Donabeth Downey

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master suite

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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