Best Views, Hot Tub Near National Park! King Beds!

Entire cabin in Estes Park, Colorado

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Nathan
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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10-min drive to Rocky Mountain National Park

This home is near the national park.

24-hour self check-in

Check yourself in with the smart lock whenever you arrive.
Known locally as The Mineshaft, this is of Estes' most popular rentals & named by AirBnB as one of the best places in the world to propose (Permit 20-NCD0115)! My freshly updated home sits the flanks of Prospect Mountain & features amazing views and lots of wildlife.

- Hot tub
- Solar home w/ ultra efficient heat & AC
- Fireplace & 65" TV
- 2 King & 1 Queen beds
- Small pond, picnic area
- Loaded kitchen
- Deck with fire pit

1/4 mile from Marys Lake & 4 miles from downtown & the national park

The space
My unit was named by AirBnB in Jan 2024 as one of the top listings in the world (!!!) to propose! Check it out!

https://news.airbnb.com/top-listings-for-popping-the-question-as-proposals-at-airbnb-stays-surge/

This was then picked up by news outlets all over, including Country Living, Travel and Leisure, and more.

Past reviews have raved:

"... the best I've stayed at."
"... a surreal environment with beautiful artwork and clean cut simplicity in design"
"... a must stay if you are in the area."
"... tons of wildlife right out the back door."
"... pictures can’t truly describe the view from the deck."

Real quick -- some house rules:

- No early check in or late checkouts.
- Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier.
- No smoking inside or outside; no outdoor fires; no parties; no pets. 2 cars & 6 guests max.
- Guests start load of dishes & load of towels at checkout (we have negotiated a lower cleaning fee based on this). AWD, snow tires or 4WD highly recommended from October to May (or you may have to walk from the neighborhood snow lot).
- Hot tub open year round.
- There are steps to the house and a spiral staircase leading to the top floor

Onward!

This is a gorgeous, modern home with amazing views of the Rocky Mountains. For six years I rented out just the basement, but I have closed that down and am currently renting the entire main floor and top floor. A huge upgrade!!

I am a photographer by profession and have decorated the walls with my favorite images of the area. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Rest is so important after a day hiking around Rocky Mountain National Park, so take take your pick of bedrooms:

- Main floor King with an attached bathroom
- Upstairs King with a shared upstairs bath and amazing views. Watch the sunrise from bed!
- Cozy upstairs Queen with a shared upstairs bath
- Note that upstairs is accessed via a spiral staircase

There is little better in life than sitting in this cozy space (or on the deck!) after a great day in Rocky Mountain National Park, and watching deer and elk graze nearby. If you're lucky you'll spot the neighborhood bobcat, badger, or raccoon family.

This rental is situated a fantastic rural neighborhood on the slopes of Prospect Mountain. The house has unobstructed views because of its elevation. Due to the topography, the house is very isolated and private -- you can't see neighbors and they can't see you.

Recurring comments from guests include the great views, the privacy, the deck, the hot tub, the uncluttered and open space, and the fact that you can watch the sun rise over the mountains from bed if you're so inclined.

You'll be well equipped to do your own cooking while you visit: the kitchen is fully loaded. It features a fridge and freezer, a four burner stove and oven, toaster, pots/pans, dishes and cutlery, water boiler, and more. Please see the amenity list for more details.

The deck is perfect for lounging and enjoying the view and relaxing. It features six Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, BBQ and a picnic table. The deck's railing has a thick piece of wood on top, and guests often use that as a table top and sit on bar stools and watch the sunset and eat dinner. There's a 65" TV atop the moss rock fireplace and speedy WiFi if you want to stream Netflix.

If you want to fish, Marys Lake is 1/4 mile away. There's even a beach for sunbathing. If you like rock climbing, there are boulders from V0 to V10, trad routes from 5.5 to 5.12, and sport routes from 5.7 to 5.13 on Prospect Mountain, all of which are 15-20 minutes by foot from the front door. There's also a great hiking trail that goes up Prospect Mountain (the trailhead is 5 minutes by foot from the house), offering fantastic views of the Continental Divide and Estes Valley. The entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is about 7 minutes via car. If you're a golfer, the Estes Park 18 hole golf course is about 5 minutes by car.

As you can see in the photos, you do need to walk down several flights of steps to get to the unit. Be prepared for this!

Overall, this home is a great base for outdoor lovers who want peace and quiet and want to experience all the wonders of Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains.

Guest access
You'll have access to:

+ 2 private off street parking spots
+ Hot tub
+ Deck
+ 2 bathrooms
+ 3 bedrooms
+ Full kitchen

Other things to note
The house is located up a steep dirt road that every once in a while is inaccessible to 2WD cars during the worst winter snow storms. It is regularly plowed, and the snow here melts super fast, but access can't be guaranteed in the worst weather unless you have AWD or 4WD. A few times a year, neighbors without 4WD will park at the bottom of the hill and walk up to their homes, which is steep but only takes a few minutes.

You will need to descend a number of steps to get to the house. Please check the photos to see if this is okay with you.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Lake access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 412 Mbps

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,108 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Estes Park, Colorado, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This is a wonderful neighborhood in one of the more rural parts of Estes Park. We are only a few miles from downtown, but things are quiet here! The home is nestled in a huge ravine on the slope of Prospect Mountain, so you can't see the neighbors homes. It feels pretty secluded. You can actually hike out the front door and in about 45 minutes be at the top of Prospect Mountain, which has one of the most incredible views in all of Estes Park! You can see the entire national park and the continental divide in a giant panorama. The home is also about a quarter of a mile from Marys Lake, where you can fish. I love this area and am grateful to live here.

DO NOT LEAVE FOOD IN YOUR CAR. Local bears have been known to get a little curious.

Meet your host

Superhost
5,310 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: The Wolf Rentals
Fun fact: I was born with a vestigial gill
I grew up on the beaches of California and now live in the high mountain town of Estes Park. My house is about 5 minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park. I've worked as a full-time photographer since 2006, shooting weddings and adventure sports. I've been lucky enough to combine my passions of travel and photography and have worked worldwide. Travel is super important to me and has left me with many memorable experiences. I've been lost at sea in the British Virgin Islands, have won a palm tree climbing contest in Thailand, and learned the art of sourdough baking in the backwoods of Kentucky. I spend my free time climbing, trail running and cycling in the Colorado mountains. Living close to nature is therapy for the mind, body and soul. I host on AirBnB because I want to give people a chance to unwind and find peace in the mountains. Come and relax in one of the homes I host!

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  • The Wolf Rentals

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm