Private Vacation Home
BEAR PARK CABIN, glacier, lakes, fishing & hiking, ATV trails!
Idaho Springs, Colorado, United States
Relax, as a couple, w/ another couple/friends or family at this peaceful place. Nestled in the pine trees, with all the luxuries of home. This cabin is complete with its own PARK.brSummer: pathways lined with flower beds, wood statues, picnic bench, adirondack seating; a wood swing & hammock will surely make your morning coffee or evening drink taste delicious!brWinter: sit inside w a fire & adore the snow globe look, w trees lit up!brNearby fishing on 2 pvt. lakes, rafting, hiking, atv trails.brThe spacebrBEAR PARK CABIN is a redwood 2 story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home designed with a wood and granite interior. Included is a wood and ski storage room; a large wrap-around deck, all nestled in the trees. AND, includes its own park! Nothing like it! Inviting, with long stone pathways for you to casually stroll through the forest with an evening beverage, or morning coffee. Throughout the forest are gnome-homes, with many raised stone flowerbeds.brSeating areas: wooden Adirondack chairs; a log swing; a hammock; picnic table; and benches scattered along the pathway.brWooden animal statues are found throughout the park, especially the protective life-size Mother Bear with two precious cubs at her feet! All hand carved.brbrWINTERTIME: the park is usually buried in snow, yet the wildlife occasionally come for a visit. We provide peanuts for you to feed the critters, like squirrels, chipmunks, and blue-jays.brOther wildlife visitors may stop by for a visit, including a family of moose; a fox; deer; rabbits; and maybe a small bear.brIn the evening, trees throughout the park can be lit with a sparkling and colorful display. One feels like they're in a snow globe sitting in front of the crackling fireplace, looking out.brbrAccess to trout fishing on one of two private lakes, nearby. Stocked multiple times yearly. Feel free to bring a paddle-board or other small watercraft.brbrCABIN DETAILS:brUpstairs: 2 bedroom(s), one king bed, one queen bed.br1 full bathroom with tub/shower. Towels provided, including fresh wash, hand and bath. Soaps, shampoo, conditioner and lotion, also provided.brWasher/Dryer.brbrDownstairs: a large sectional sofa can accommodate 2 additional guests.br1/2 bath, as well.brbrGUEST ACCESS: Our guests enjoy full access and usage of the home, with the exception of one small locked closet and two kitchen cupboards.brbrWHEREABOUTS: BEAR PARK CABIN is located just under an hour from Downtown Denver; and about one hour and fifteen minutes from the Denver International Airport. Ski resorts are approximately a forty minute drive to the Loveland Ski area, and approximately one hour to the ski resorts in Summit County (Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper, etc.).brbrOTHER DESTINATIONS:br9 miles to Idaho Springs (historic town, food, shopping, gas, groceries).br19.1 miles to Georgetown (historic town).br23 miles to Central City (Casinos!!!!!).br41 miles to Winter Park Resort (ski town).br45 miles to Downtown Denver.br66 miles to Denver International Airport.br51 miles to Keystone (ski resort).br71 miles to VAIL village (ski resort & town).brbrKITCHEN: We've tried to go above and beyond, supplying everything you'd expect to see in a fully stocked kitchen, including seasonings; olive/vegetable oil; premium Starbucks coffee beans w/grinder; herbal teas; cane sugar; and liquid creamer for your taste.brPlease enjoy every kind of cooking utensil imaginable from a pizza cutter to high-end Anolon cookware; a cutting board with Chicago Cutlery knives; a 5 quart crock-pot; blenders, both beverage and immersion-style provided.brComplete sets of flatware, dinner plates, champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball and tumblers. Yes, we provide corkscrews, as well.brAppliances include a side-by-side refrigerator-freezer with ice-maker; a microwave; disposal; and a convection oven with a glass cook-top range.brbrFIREPLACE: Wood provided.brbrTV/INTERNET/STREAMING: Guests may enjoy NetFlix, HULU, and Prime-Video via the Apple TV. High-speed internet, plus many TV channels via DISH TV. A DVD player, also available for use, is positioned on the back of the television.brbrbrLOCAL HIKING: Access to the St. Mary's Glacier/lake trailhead is a short 15 minute walk, or a 3 minute drive. A parking lot is available for a $5 charge.brAccess to four other popular trailheads are close by, including Yankee Hill; Loch Lomond; Rock House; and Rainbow Road - leading up to three mountain lakes.brDetailed maps, photos, and locations are avail on the internet, or ask host.brGuest accessbrOff street parking is available for up to 5 vehicles.brOther things to notebrAccess to BEAR PARK CABIN is via Fall River Road. This is a two-lane paved county road, kept in very good plowed condition throughout the snow season. The journey up and down is beautiful, but can also be slippery in the winter months, so please drive carefully and obey the posted speed limits (35 mph in most areas). MOST IMPORTANTLY, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel-Drive vehicles (with SNOW TIRES or CABLES/CHAINS) are necessary to navigate Fall River Road in heavy winter conditions. It is recommended to book a rental car through "TURO" where you can request and be sure your vehicle will be equipped with SNOW TIRES!
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