Close to Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel, Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc provides golfing on-site, a water park and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Entire cabin
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m
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Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
Mountain view
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About this property
Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc
Connect with nature in style! Storybook monthly rental for extended vacationers, traveling workers, and persons on sabbatical. BOOKING NOW FOR 2024-25.
REFLECTION CABIN is a historic mountain guesthouse created and administered by Rick & Cheryl of This Mountain Life.
- 31 day stays or longer. - 65% discount. - Monthly stays from $2,045. - Includes free utilities, free parking, free trash pick up, free WIFI - Guests say the property is sparkling clean, in an idyllic setting with a perfect location. - Situated between Little Prospect Mountain and the Big Thompson River, 2 blocks from downtown. - Free front door parking and wifi.
This Mountain Life consists of three extraordinary mountain guesthouses pinned between Prospect Mountain and the Big Thompson River. All are a 2 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and a 2 mile drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. REDEMPTION CABIN is the frontiers mountainside log cabin (#1, Circa 1914) EXPLORATION CABIN is the craftsman riverside cottage (#2, Circa 1928) REFLECTION CABIN is the minimalist fireside studio (#3, Circa 1936).
Each has a unique personality, character and idiosyncratic charm. Each share This Mountain Life values and are excellent in every detail. Each guesthouse is designed for special occasions and celebrations, active go-getting walkers-hikers-climbers-mountaineers, bikers, urban explorers-festival goers, travelling workers, and serious professionals on reflective sabbatical or temporary remote learning-working. The cabins are immaculate, eco-friendly, and smoke-free. Guests are expected to return their guesthouse on departure like they found it on arrival. Rick and Cheryl will take good care of you. They are trustworthy super hosts and very knowledgable local guides. See ThisMountain.Life for more of the story. Experience a dream vacation home you’ll always remember.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The Cabin is fully stocked for your needs. We provide pantry supplies, kitchen condiments, teas and coffee, towels & linens, and first class finishes throughout. We also share our collection of navigational maps, hiking guides and adventure books, grill, and top area picks when requested. Some fly fishing gear and “townie” bikes may be available; ask if you’re interested.. Some items require reasonable advanced notice.
MORE ON THE AREA: Reflection Cabin is in a picture perfect natural setting. Bright sunny mornings, moonlit evenings. The cabin is sheltered under the crags and cliffs of Little Prospect Mountain just upstream of the convergence of two snow-fed mountain rivers. Redemption is on the east side the Big Thompson River as it enters historic downtown to meet Fall River. An open treed riverbank is just across a narrow street. The road is used by pedestrians, bikers, horse carriages, motor vehicles, and buses; and the river is used by fly fishermen, tubers, and kayakers. The riverside is for outside meals, coffee, reading, and solitude.
IDEAL WALKABLE LOCATION: At This Mountain Life, you get a great walkable location. Getting to Historic Downtown is a simple downstream stroll along a cabin filled lane. There you will find the best of Estes Park's local attractions, festivals, restaurants, coffee houses, wineries, craft beer breweries, retail shopping, green parks, outdoor concerts, riverwalks, hiking paths, and other exciting places to be active or quiet. The Historic Clatworthy Studio, and Eagles Landing Restaurant are upstream to our immediate South. Piccadilly Square, Rock Cut Tap House, Estes Angler, Hunan’s Chinese Restaurant, Day Salon, Fun City, Sweet Basilico Italian Restaurant, Rock Climbing School, Estes Park Microbrewery, and Open Air Adventure Park are a short walk around the river's bend. Entrance into Rocky Mountain National Park, its wilderness, alpine lakes, trails and spectacular scenery is just 2 miles north or 3 miles west. A few reminders for 2024 Summer guests … Make sure to get your RMNP Timed Entry permits for access the park between 9am - 2pm. For more info, go to https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910. A a few days before your arrival date we will be sending you Arrival & Access Instructions that will guide you to your guesthouse and help you to get settled in.
The property is tightly situated between crags of the Little Prospect Mountain and the winding Big Thompson River. It sits among diverse nature in a semi-urban setting. From towering blue spruce to champion poplars. Mountain chickadees to green winged swallows, eagles and hawks, chipmunks to bobcats, deer, and elk. There’s a rushing snow fed mountain river, passing pedestrians, and multi-modal vehicles of all sizes and shapes.
R is close to all the action yet set far enough apart to be peaceful, quiet and private. It's a short walking distance down east riverside to the center of downtown Estes Park. All year the river plays white water songs. For short periods of time here and there, roadway traffic can be seen and vehicle sounds can be heard.
This Mountain Life guests easily access the best Estes Park has to offer. From riverwalks to fishing spots, public parks, top restaurants, festivals, venues, craft merchants and shops, breweries, wineries, and sweet shops. From care free strolls to heart pounding treks. All this and more just moments out the door.
Then, for amblers to scramblers, they set out further for some life changing expeditions. Guests that venture into Rocky Mountain National Park and nearby high mountain ranges find world class scenic drives and wilderness trailheads, unsurpassed wildlife, hiking, backpacking and climbing, pristine nature trails up bubbling brooks and cascading waterfalls, through lush basins, wild flower fields, and chaos canyons to stair-stepping pools and alpine lakes, frozen tarns, imposing glaciers, snowcapped massifs, tantalizing 13’ners and 14,000′ sawtooth ridges. Looping back whenever, wherever, their heart’s content. Never feeling so alive.
This Mountain Life guidebooks and top picks make for great guest experiences, rest, recalibration, rejuvenation, wellness from easy going to vigorous mountaintown living.
REFLECTION CABIN’s parking space is limited to compact vehicles only. For free front door parking, no vehicles longer than 14.75 feet. For larger vehicles, free and paid off-site parking is your option. See rental agreement for details.
Outside security cameras are on the premises. If you would like them off during your stay please speak with owner.
For this summer, you may want to use an alternate route to your cabin utilizing a bypass to avoid construction work connected with the downtown highway realigning “Loop”. During your visit, you may encounter higher volumes of detouring traffic and sounds of construction activity. The closest construction is across the river on West Riverside Drive with limited visibility from your cabin and you might hear it outside or on a walk toward downtown. We believe inside your cabin it will be quiet and cozy as usual. Some of the ongoing work is slated to be completed as the season progresses. Construction work is limited to 7am to 7pm. If we learn anymore we will let you know. Notwithstanding the traffic disruptions, we are confident you (coming with a little extra humor and grace) can experience the best of This Mountain Life, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. The digital map in the photo gallery shows the winding Moccasin Bypass from your point entering town (Highway 34 or 36) to your cabin front door. This route will divert you from traffic disruptions. Can't wait to see you!
This Mountain Life guidebooks and top picks make for great guest experiences, rest, recalibration, rejuvenation, wellness from easy going to vigorous mountaintown living.
A few reminders for 2024 Summer guests … Make sure to get your RMNP Timed Entry permits if you want to access the park between 9am - 2pm. For more info, go to Recreation.gov. A week before your arrival date we will be sending you Arrival & Access Instructions that will guide you to your cabin and help you to get settled in. For this summer, you may want to use an alternate route to your cabin utilizing a bypass to avoid construction work connected with the downtown highway realigning “Loop”. During your visit, you may encounter higher volumes of detouring traffic and sounds of construction activity. The closest construction is across the river on West Riverside Drive with limited visibility from your cabin and you might hear it outside or on a walk toward downtown. We believe inside your cabin it will be quiet and cozy as usual. Some of the ongoing work is slated to be completed as the season progresses. Construction work is limited to 7am to 7pm. If we learn anymore we will let you know. Notwithstanding the traffic disruptions, we are confident you (coming with a little extra humor and grace) can experience the best of This Mountain Life, Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. The digital map in the photo gallery shows the winding Moccasin Bypass from your point entering town (Highway 34 or 36) to your cabin front door. This route will divert you from traffic disruptions. Can't wait to see you!
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Coin laundry
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golf
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guest is required to sign a RenterAgreement within 48 hours. Security Deposit (via cc hold) of $500. Minimum Age to rent is 21.
NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Downtown Estes Park, a neighbourhood in Estes Park, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Estes Park travel guide
Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee on the Rocks
11 min walk
YMCA: Aspen Dining Hall
9 min drive
Notchtop Bakery & Café
17 min walk
You Need Pie!
15 min walk
Starbucks
14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Storybook Reflection Cabin - Best of Cozy Colorado Mountain Cabins - Prime Loc located?
Located in Downtown Estes Park, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Estes Park Aerial Tramway and Historic Estes Park. Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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