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Private Riverfront Cabin 7 Min to Estes Park & Near RMNP

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A lodge with a balcony overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest.
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A two-story cabin with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chair.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table. There is a decorative cabinet and a lamp on a side table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61992 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Drake, CO
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Drake

When you stay at this cabin in Drake, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Rocky Mountain National Park and The Stanley Hotel. .This cabin is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mount Olympus and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Lake Estes.

What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lake Estes Marina - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Estes Park Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Stanley Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Inkwell & Brew - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Riverfront Cabin 7 Min to Estes Park & Near RMNP

OCTOBER–DECEMBER BY THE RIVER: YOUR COZY ESTES PARK ESCAPE

Fall adventures, Thanksgiving gatherings and peaceful December mornings begin here. Escape to a private three-bedroom cabin directly on the Big Thompson River, approximately 11 minutes from downtown Estes Park and convenient to Rocky Mountain National Park.

With room for up to six guests, a cozy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious riverfront deck, this cabin invites you to slow down and spend time together. Explore the mountains, browse local shops or simply settle in and enjoy the river flowing just outside.

Whether you’re planning an October weekend, Thanksgiving away from home or a December retreat, you’ll have a welcoming place to return to after every adventure.

YOUR OWN RIVERFRONT RETREAT

Start your morning with coffee and river views. On mild afternoons, enjoy the fresh air from the deck. When temperatures drop, head inside for a warm meal and an evening beside the fireplace.

The Big Thompson River flows directly past the property, offering a peaceful backdrop throughout your stay. Private river access is just steps away for photography, wildlife watching or a quiet moment beside the water, weather and conditions permitting.

OCTOBER IN THE MOUNTAINS

Trade your everyday routine for crisp mountain air, scenic drives and cozy cabin nights. October brings changing fall scenery and opportunities to watch for elk and other wildlife around the Estes Valley.

Spend the day exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, wandering downtown Estes Park or stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. Then return to the cabin for dinner, games and time by the fire. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventures or a restful weekend, October is a beautiful time to enjoy the mountains.

THANKSGIVING WITH A RIVER VIEW

Bring your favorite recipes and gather somewhere special this Thanksgiving. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area make it easy to prepare a holiday meal and share time around the table.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, take in the mountain scenery and return for dinner, games and a relaxed evening together. Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and comfortable gathering spaces make the cabin an inviting setting for a small family holiday or a getaway with friends.

A PEACEFUL DECEMBER ESCAPE

Give yourself a few days to unwind amid the holiday bustle. Head into Estes Park for gift shopping, a warm drink or dinner, then return to your private riverside retreat.

December brings crisp air and the possibility of snowy mountain scenery. Settle in for a holiday movie, share a home-cooked meal or curl up with a book while the river flows outside. From a couples’ weekend to a Christmas getaway or year-end family break, enjoy the season at your own pace.

WHY CHOOSE THIS CABIN

• Private setting directly on the Big Thompson River
• Approximately 11 minutes from downtown Estes Park
• Convenient access to Rocky Mountain National Park
• Three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms for up to six guests
• Cozy fireplace and comfortable gathering spaces
• Spacious deck overlooking the water
• Fully equipped kitchen and dining area
• Fast Wi-Fi for streaming and remote work
• Smart TV, games and books
• Washer and dryer

THREE BEDROOMS & SPACE TO SPREAD OUT

The cabin offers approximately 1,992 square feet across a unique multi-level layout, with spaces to gather and room to unwind.

Sleeping arrangements:

• Bedroom 1: One queen bed and one double sofa bed
• Bedroom 2: One queen bed
• Bedroom 3: One double bed

Maximum occupancy is six guests. With 2.5 bathrooms and in-home laundry, the cabin is comfortable for both weekend escapes and longer stays. Please keep the multi-level layout in mind when choosing the home for your group.

COZY CABIN DAYS

Some of the best vacation moments happen without an itinerary. Make a leisurely breakfast, play a game around the table or spend an afternoon reading with a view of the river.

Fast Wi-Fi also makes it easy to combine remote work with a mountain getaway. Finish your workday, close the laptop and settle in for a relaxing evening.

CLOSE TO TOWN & MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES

Downtown Estes Park is approximately 11 minutes away, with restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, galleries and locally owned boutiques within easy reach.

Nearby Rocky Mountain National Park offers opportunities for scenic outings, photography and wildlife viewing. Hiking or snowshoeing may also be options, depending on weather and trail conditions. Mix outdoor adventures with time in town and quiet cabin days to create your ideal stay.

PLAN YOUR FALL OR HOLIDAY GETAWAY

Mountain weather can change quickly, and snow or icy roads are possible throughout October, November and December. Pack warm layers, check weather and road conditions before traveling and choose a vehicle suited to the forecast. Outdoor spaces and river access are weather dependent.

Choose your October, November or December dates and give yourself something wonderful to look forward to: coffee by the river, mountain adventures and cozy evenings together.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,992 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

Private Riverfront Cabin 7 Min to Estes Park & Near RMNP Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin! The river location was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while visiting RMNP
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin five minutes outside of Estes Park. Lots of things to do in town and in the park. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable in this cabin and really enjoyed our stay. We had a minor hiccup at check in, but the host was very responsive and rectified the situation quickly. The location was convenient to everything we had planned in Estes Park and beyond, and we enjoyed several good restaurants and of course, ice cream. The kitchen was well-stocked and my son enjoyed drinking milk and Dr. Pepper from the variety of margarita and wine glasses! If we return to the area, we would consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hosts were very responsive leading up to our booking. The property has an unusual, but charming layout. If you book this cabin, you will want to spend as much time as possible on the patio listening to the river. Great access to Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Also not terribly far to get to Boulder or Fort Collins for those visiting CSU like we were.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location... and great place

AF is an amazing place in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with this cabin. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Stay

The cabin was comfortable and the location is a perfect distance from Estes Park. The sound of the river at night with the windows open was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome home

This was a great home for our family. So spacious and the owner was great in responding quickly. This is a great home and location. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place that is nicely outside of town. Enjoyed the quiet. Overall place was clean and comfortable. Living room furniture is very nice. Only issues were lack of curtains throughout the property. I am weird when it comes to that so it may just be a me thing. Would recommend if you like to be outside of town and have access to river
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very peaceful. Close to everything but away from the business of the town. Loved the sounds of the river when we opened the windows in the living room. Definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. being a native to Colorado and having the ability to go to the mountains and get out of the city to a beautiful place was great. The cabin was clean and we all loved the porch over looking the Big Thompson River. My daughter and her friends really loved the cabin and enjoyed to celebrate her 17th Birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming

Overall this is a beautiful property. The cabin
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quirky but lovely home! The best equipped kitchen I have experienced at a rental. The only suggestion I have is to add some lighting to the bedroom upstairs - it is very dark! Danielle was a very responsive host. The location was very convenient for visiting Rocky Mtn. National Park. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was wonderful. It was located outside of town, so was extremely peaceful. It was maintained great and we never found a moment where we were needing anything. Owners were responsive. Cell phone service was hit and miss, but thats exactly what we were looking for. Very unique property, and we had our best fishing days right in front of the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our escape to Estes

We had an absolutely wonderful and cozy stay! Great communication. Great accommodations. Great location. The kitchen was stocked with all necessities for cooking. The views are great and the home rests in a very peaceful setting. I loved sitting on the deck (and next to the open windows in the LR) to hear the sounds of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location: Quiet and peaceful

This cabin was great for our family. We all loved being on the river. There were two elk that hung out near our cabin. The cleaning crew did not clean before our stay, at no fault of the host. When we notified the host, they were quick to respond and had it cleaned quickly for us. Great host and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all the stay was good. Minor things like coffee pot and dvd The bed in second bedroom is difficult for older folks to get in and out of. Loved being by river and it was close to Estes Park and RMNP. Appliances worked well Host responded to questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the sound of the rushing river!

The host was an excellent communicator, and even volunteered to connect us with a fishing guide. The multi-level property is built into a hill right above the Big Thompson River, and there are stairs down to the river where you can fish for rainbow and brown trout from their property. Well equipped and nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We did not stay - the cleaning service did not show up and the cabin was not livable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

It was a very nice cabin right on the river. Being unfamiliar with the area, I did think that the house was going to be more remote than it actually was, and you can’t really see the river while sitting inside the house. (Both of these things the owner obviously cannot control). We did have some elk come into the yard and saw an otter while playing in the river, which was awesome! Overall a nice house and convenient to Estes Park and RMNP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was nice and clean inside. Exterior of the property was in need of some general maintenance. Property manager assured me she would address this. Everything worked as expected. It’s advertised as 3 bedrooms and although it does have 3 separate sleeping areas one of the areas is not at all private and is actually a bed placed in a breakfast nook. The location is perfect. Over all I was happy with the stay and it was a nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Had a great time.

Had a wonderful time. Beds slept great. Living room furniture needs a deep cleaning for a more fresh smell. Had to purchase a new coffee maker. One in the cabin is not the one pictured in the listing. This place is located in a woody area, but could use an outdoor refreshing, lots of debris on porch. Bathrooms were very clean and smelled very clean upon arrival. Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
No heat downstairs, had to buy our own firewood, and shower upstairs leaked to bathroom downstairs. Property outside was not kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025