Scenic Solitude off the beaten path near Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park

Drake, Colorado
$550 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Chalet

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This house sits at over 7,000 feet in elevation on almost 2 acres in Roosevelt National Forest. The secluded location is a perfect place to relax, yet it is 17 miles from Estes Park, CO (Rocky Mountain National Park) and the many shops, restaurants and hiking/biking trails it offers is only minutes from low traveled hiking trails in the National Forest.

The home has an open concept kitchen, living room and dining room with a table that can seat up to 12 people. The kitchen has a peninsula that seat 6. The main level has a large (800 sq ft) deck with a table that seat up to 12. There are two bedrooms and one bath on this level. The main bedroom has a king bed and the other has a queen. The main bedroom has a Human Touch massage chair for after a day of playing.

The lower level is a walkout with large windows open to the west and lots of light. There is a large game area, bedroom, and bath with a walk-in shower on the lower level. The bedroom has a queen size bed and there is a spring mattress futon in the movie theater which is our fourth bedroom. A queen, double level, inflatable mattress is also available. For the little ones, we have a pack and play crib.

Amenities in the home include a well equipped kitchen, 2 pellet stove fireplaces, telephone with local service, wireless internet connection and an attached, oversize 2-car garage.
There is internet service connected to the projector in the movie theater (120” screen, 7.1 surround sound) for streaming netflix and plenty of DVD/Blu Ray movies to watch after a fun day of activities.

The owners have created a family game room in the walk-out basement that includes board games, in ceiling speakers for music, an owner built custom built pool table, a wet bar with dishwasher and refrigerator, and plenty of places to relax.


Storm Mountain and the surrounding areas offer a wide variety of outdoor activities just minutes from the house including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, tubing, ice climbing, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, golf, mountain biking, mountain climbing, 4-wheel and ATV trails. The town of Drake has a family run bar and restaurant.

This Northern Colorado location give you easy access to the many outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. During your stay you may even be visited by elk, coyotes, wild turkey, rabbits, various squirrels and chipmunks. But if you long for the city lights, Denver is only an hour and a half drive away.

A 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for winter travel since the home is at high elevation and possibly chains. The driveway is plowed during the winter months but may still be icy or snow packed. Please be aware that high altitude sickness can occur at this altitude if you or your guests are not properly prepared. This is alpine living and even in the summer the nights are quite chilly so pack accordingly.

Our home is on a cistern, which means that we have water delivered for your stay. Depending on water use, our delivery company is notified to deliver water during your stay. The company needs no access into the house.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Games Netflix Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Streaming Services Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone Wet Bar
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking In Garage As Well As House Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    It was a very nice trip and a lovely home; hosts were responsive and flexible. Property was a tad more remote than I expected per the description and wonderful if you want to get away from it all and unplug. We did have access to internet and TV as desired, (for teenagers wants/needs). I would recommend to anyone wanting a place to connect with family and relax.

  • Eric S.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Beautiful home!!

  • Katie B.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful family weekend at this property. Communication with the host was excellent with quick responses. House was clean and comfortable, property was beautiful. The drive up the mountain is not for the faint of heart but definitely worth it! Would absolutely stay here again!

  • Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    This home has the most beautiful views no matter if it was morning or evening. A very quiet area. I would recommend this home to anyone and everyone. The homeowners were amazing people to chat with. The home had all the necessities you could ever need. Very clean home. Gave a warm and inviting feeling from the moment you walked in. 10 stars all the way.

  • Adrienne E.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    The property and house were beautiful!! Communication with the owner was top notch! My friends and I had the best time during our stay! Highly recommend booking!

  • LACEY V.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    What a wonderful place! This place offers scenic views and an extraordinary home.

  • stacie k.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Great vacation home at an affordable price. Communication with owner was easy. Privacy at the home was disappointing. There were some things/rules that could have been made more clear before our arrival. The house is very clean and comfortable but could be a little better stocked as far as kitchen basics.

  • Bri B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Beautiful property! The kids thanked me for picking such an awesome house after exploring for just a few minutes. Tons of things inside the house to keep the kids entertained and the adults loved the views and spending time out on the deck.

  • john r.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    We enjoyed the stay in Drake. Beautiful home over looking the mountains. We took walks over to the local pond which had beautiful views as well. The house was full of thing to do, games, pool table, ping pong, and a cool movie room. Sitting on the deck looking into the mountains was wonderful. Not too far from town Estes.

  • BRETT B.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Nice house and location.

  • Dandelion A.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    From the moment we began our drive up to this magical location, I knew we had chosen well. What a peaceful and serene spot to remove yourself from all of the activities of our everyday lives. Mark & Sarah have created such a fantastic place for everyone to enjoy! Our younger family members really enjoyed the pool table, theatre & all of the games. The porch is incredible, with stunning views and cool breezes at night. The star gazing was spectacular. Thank you making us so comfortable in your home. Mark was so quick to answer any questions we had. We truly found a gem.

  • Jean C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    This property is a wonderful place for a family. We came for my grandson’s wedding. It accommodated our family with ease. Every kitchen need is met.

  • Gary N.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Peaceful clean and very well maintained! Visits from deer and turkey throughout the weekend! Was great to get away from the hustle of town and just have a nice clean quiet place to relax!

  • Julie C.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Very scary to see how close the fires were to your house I am so glad that it was spared and thank you for sharing!

  • Dana L.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    The house was beautiful. The scenery was stunning! We enjoyed a wonderful family get away weekend with grandparent, adult children and grandchildren. The house met all of our needs!

  • Paula C.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Beautiful, well kept home with a lot of activities for families. Awesome views with lots of wild life.

  • Deborah K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Incredible home featuring everything you could possibly want for activities. We were all very comfortable and pleased.

  • Valerie V.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We had a group of 7 (5 adults and 2 teenagers) and had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are just 20-30 minutes away, and there is a small town about 10-15 minutes away, Glen Haven, with a general store that serves wine, beer, souvenirs, local arts and crafts, and good cinnamon rolls, ice cream, pie and sandwiches. While at the cabin, we enjoyed playing ping pong, chess, pool, and watched a movie in the movie room (which has a great sound system). The kids stayed in the movie room while the adults stayed in the other 3 bedrooms. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out, and also come together to play and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the large deck. Mark was very responsive to our questions and was a fabulous host. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

  • Joseph D.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Wonderful place. Lovely views. Friendly neighbors. Lots for the children and adults to do. Great time was had by all. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.

  • Tim B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as we could have hoped for. The property was very well maintained and thorough directions were placed throughout the house to make things very easy. I will echo what others have mentioned, through no fault of the owner, the neighbor's dogs are very loud at times. Otherwise, we would absolutely stay here again.

  • Randy W.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The place was amazing! We stayed with our kids and grandkids. We loved the drive up the mountain to the house. Everyone loved the movie room, pool table and ping pong. The cell and Wi-Fi service was good for us, there was spotty areas in Big Thompson Canyon drive but didn’t bother us since we were wanting more of a get away. Would like to stay again.

  • Soozee M.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    This place is beautiful! The games (ping pong, giant jenga, pool) were a huge hit with the teenagers. The house is really clean and well maintained. The neighbors were closer than we expected.

  • Jon G.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The house was spacious and clean and it had everything we needed. Mark was an attentive and gracious host. As city dwellers, we were amazed at how quiet the property was (except for an extremely vocal rooster somewhere nearby :)). We watched hummingbirds fly around the huge picture windows, and a small herd of deer snacked in the front yard one morning. It was a wonderful experience and we hope to stay again someday.

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