Best House in Boulder!

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View of the great room from the front entrance

Great room from kitchen sink, reverse shot of previous picture

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Boulder, CO

Pearl Street Mall
‪13 min walk‬
University of Colorado Boulder
‪4 min drive‬
Folsom Field
‪5 min drive‬
Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area basement

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

downstairs Bathroom #5

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

1905 beauty, completely remodeled on the inside. 3500 square feet on a full lot in Boulder in the historic Whittier neighborhood. Location: 4 blocks from downtown, 10 minute walk from CU, 10 min walk to the mountain trials and hiking. Property: Incredible patio, back yard, landscaping. Great room has two islands (one table island, one appliance island), living room and sitting room. Chef kitchen with 4 mini fridges, sub zero big fridge, two ovens, five burners, teppanyaki grill, prep sink, farmhouse sink. Custom office and powder room round out the main level. Upper level is Master suite level with private 20x10 deck with views of the flatirons, and two master baths decked out in marble. Electronic shower with rainhead, body sprays, hand shower, steam shower. Custom closet for your use in Master. Downstairs is a playroom with games, tv, couches, 3 bedrooms, two baths and a laundry room. There is an outside entrance to the lower level as well as accessibility from the central staircase. There is no comparison to the mix of historic blending with smart home features in boulder. Maximum occupancy of one family plus up to 2 roomates or up to 4 unrelated persons.

Property manager

chad watson

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boulder

Located in Boulder, this holiday home is in the city centre. Long's Iris Gardens and Fiske Planetarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pearl Street Mall and Twenty Ninth Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Folsom Field or The Spot Bouldering Gym. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, cave exploring and hiking nearby.

Boulder, CO

What's nearby

Pearl Street Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Boulder Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Colorado Boulder - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Folsom Field - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Chautauqua Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Northglenn & 112th Station - 30 min drive
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Illegal Pete's - Pearl - ‬14 min walk
‪Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery - ‬13 min walk
‪Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard - ‬12 min walk
‪New Yorkese - ‬14 min walk
‪Sweetgreen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best House in Boulder! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best House in Boulder!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best House in Boulder!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best House in Boulder! located?

Located in Central Boulder, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall. University of Colorado Boulder is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

6 July 2022

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

Fabulous home in fabulous location

The house is divided into three floors which worked great for our family. The master bedroom is on the top floor. The living area and kitchen are on the main floor and the other group of bedrooms are in the basement. It was perfect for dividing grandparents, our adult son/ spouse and grand children. The kitchen was open and fabulous. There is an outdoor sitting area that you can use morning, noon, and night. It is a beautifully lit up, flat and clean backyard. This might have been our favorite area! The owner is in the back house next-door so easy access and very attentive to any needs that arose. I highly recommend everything about this home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Helen B.

10 May 2022

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

Great location

House was not very clean, which was a bit disappointing since it was a nice house.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

10 January 2022

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

Christmas Family Reunion

Love the location, home is spacious (room in the kitchen for multiple cooks!), house was well stocked and even decorated for Christmas! Host went above and beyond.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryalice G.

25 July 2021

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

Great for a biking trip

Chad was great! Very responsive in the run up to the trip. Have a great tour of the house. House was exactly what was needed for a week of cycling in the mountains. Would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 July 2021

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

Perfect big group house

Couldn’t have asked for a better house and experience if I tried. The home was beautiful, perfectly stocked and had everything we needed, plus was in a perfect location in walking distance to lots of restaurants and places to go. Chad was also excellent- made everything really seamlesss and was friendly and easy to work with Perfect house for a big group

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

16 October 2020

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

Really is the best house in Boulder!

My husband and I stayed here with our siblings and their wives for our small elopement in September. Chad was a great host and walked us through this amazing historic home in downtown Boulder. Every room is truly breathtaking, and the way they renovated the home preserved the historic charm so well. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

24 August 2020

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

Spacious family home

Chad was a wonderful host. Every request was responded to and resolved when needed in a timely manner. we enjoyed the grand kitchen for entertaining and the lovely outdoor table for summer evenings. Great space downstairs with a washer dryer that worked out very well for the children. The linen and bedding could be updated at some point, but overall we enjoyed our stay very much in the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Channing W., West Lake Hills

30 July 2020

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

Agreed! Best house in Boulder!

Our family recently stayed at this home in Boulder. It was absolutely perfect for our family of four plus one friend of our eldest teenager. Each of the teenage boys had their own room on the lower level, and my husband and I had the master suite one floor above the main living areas. The home was the most well stocked of any house in which we've previously stayed. The kitchen, the heart and soul of most homes, and indeed this one, was wonderful to cook in, and the long table was perfect for meals, and card games in the evening. The garden is gorgeous, lovely in the morning when it was cool, and bucolic in the evenings after dinner. The lighting and plantings are perfection. The ease of playing music whilst cooking dinner, to walking to Pearl Street for coffee or shopping, the steam shower (yes!) to playing backgammon in the garden was so wonderful. Chad was more than accommodating to our request to stay an hour later, was incredibly responsive to questions and, a real pleasure to work with. We loved our stay and hope to return! Thank you to the Watson family for loaning us your beautiful home.

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

7 October 2019

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

Charming home in a lovely location

Wonderful home with a perfect kitchen and backyard for entertaining. Charming family room and comfortable rooms with everything you need. Great communication and check in process. Perfect location in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

30 August 2019

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

Fabulous!

First time visitors to Boulder and stayed in this amazing VRBO. We were busy with family wedding events, but found time to enjoy the outdoor side yard for dinners and convenient location to Whole Foods made breakfasts simple with three small children. This was a perfect stay for our entire family!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sofia N., Denver

14 July 2019

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

Spectacular Experience

Our experience from beginning to end was spectacular. This beautiful house is conveniently located in walking distance to everything we needed - coffee, restaurants, shops & entertainment. The neighborhood is quiet and there is plenty of free parking. The homeowner was quick to respond to any questions before during and after our stay. He was very welcoming upon our arrival. The house was clean and well stocked upon arrival. The beds were comfy the rooms were quiet for sleeping. The house is spacious with several gathering areas with lots of comfy seating. The yard is lovely and the upper deck has great views. The kitchen is large and perfect for cooking meals at home. The only note I would make (that is also noted in the listing) is that there are two very cool kids lofts that have ladders. Just something to keep in mind If you have kids under 5 years old who like to climb. The owner is willing and able to remove the ladders if needed. I cannot think of any improvements that would make the house better - this home is perfect. We had a wonderful week and very much appreciate the opportunity to stay here. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Bill M., Roxbury, New York

12 June 2019

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

Amazing 5 star family home

We were attending a family wedding and had a large crowd. The space was amazing and beautifully appointed... everything you could need. The hosts were generous and the location was fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

8 December 2018

Cant imaging a more perfect house in Boulder

Before I begin, I want to say something about the owner of this home. Chad was aware of a tragedy in our family and he could not have been more accommodating, generous and hospitable....in ways most other rental owners would not have even considered. Now the house....the location is perfect! Our daughters plus their families, my husband and I were all so comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. The beds were all comfortable. Plenty of fresh linens, paper goods. Just a truly first class house. All of us felt the same about this house. We can not comment on anything that could have been made better. We’d love to stay here again...possibly in the summer or spring....

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

1 November 2018

Definitely lived up to claim of Best House in Boulder!

Fantastic home with plenty of space highlighted by an outstanding kitchen & great room with all the accoutrements one could ever need. Great beds with plenty of washrooms. Walking distance of downtown Boulder, all the shops & great restaurants Pearl St has to offer! Thank you for making our first trip to Boulder so memorable & enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

barbara j.

25 October 2018

Quality property, top to bottom

Everything about the house was perfect, start to finish. The location was convenient and everything about the house was quality and in proper working order. We will definitely try to book this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fofo Z.

14 August 2017

Great house for a family vacation, top location, quiet neighboorhood, owner is very friendly

Our family had a great time at this house, fantastic social areas and very modern house in one of the best areas in Boulder

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

10 August 2017

What a wonderful house!

This beautiful home was perfect for our multi-family trip to Boulder. All ten of us (6 adults, 4 kids) had plenty of room both inside and out. The house itself has been meticulously restored, so it has beautiful, old-fashioned charm, but it also has all the modern conveniences of an up-to-date "smart" house. The kitchen it huge, and has everything you'd want, including plenty of dishes, glasses, and fridge space! Two of the downstairs bedrooms have lofts for sleeping, which are really meant for smaller kids. This worked out fine for our family, but wouldn't work for an adult. Also, note that two of the full bathrooms are in the master suite, including one really amazing shower! The location is fantastic. A welcoming neighborhood vibe, yet plenty of privacy. Easy to walk to the outdoor Pearl Street shops and restaurants which is ideal. The owner was very quick to reply to all questions and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. This place is a real gem, if you're lucky enough to get it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by chad watson

We travel frequently, and are happy to share our newly remodeled historic home with others while we are gone!

Why they chose this property

2104 bluff has character, location that can't be beat. The Whittier neighborhood is the best of historic boulder neighborhoods. You are a 5 minute walk to pearl st., downtown Boulder, yet you also enjoy the serenity of the best house in a beautiful historic neighborhood. The private patio is a great place to start, and a bike ride, walk to anywhere downtown is 5 min away. At the end of the night enjoy a nice walk through downtown and the historic surrounding streets on your way back to this amazing inside and out property. You have all the benefits of a house built in the 1900's and historically remodeled with modern upgrades in 2016. This smarthome has all the bells and whistles; Professional chefs kitchen complete with multiple ovens, multiple dishwashers, mulitple refrigerators and freezers, prep sink, and Teppanyaki grill. Enjoy the electronic master shower, steamer, the multiple decks, and multiple patios. Top of the line smart home system; control your lights, music, entertainment, and temperature right from Ipad.

What makes this property unique

Brand new remodel with all the bells and whistles. The best house in this historic neighborhood, proximity to downtown, Incredible House inside and out, great backyard make this house a gem. A great house in a great neighborhood, and there are some cool houses with historic character surrounding us on all the tree lined private streets.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Common area basement

Downstairs Bedroom #1

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Downstairs Bedroom #4

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath #1

downstairs Bathroom #5

Main floor Bathroom 3

Master Bathroom 1

Master Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property