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Winter Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park – Cozy Fireplace, Mountain Views & Peace

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61992 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

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Drake, CO
  • Place, Lake Estes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Estes Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Estes Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    ‪47 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 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Lake Estes and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Lake Estes Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Estes - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Lake Estes Marina - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Historic Estes Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Stanley Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • The Stanley Hotel - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Notchtop Bakery & Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Claire's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kind Coffee - ‬8 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.

Winter Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park – Cozy Fireplace, Mountain Views & Peace

Winter Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park – Perfect for December, January & February Getaways

Experience the quiet magic of a Colorado winter at our riverfront cabin on the Big Thompson River, just 7 minutes from downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. With mountain views, a crackling wood-burning fireplace, and a wraparound deck overlooking the river, this cabin is the perfect place to unwind during December, January, and February.

Why Guests Love This Winter Cabin
*Private riverfront access for peaceful mornings or winter fishing
*Panoramic mountain and valley views from inside and out
*Riverside fire pit and spacious wraparound deck—ideal for crisp winter evenings
*Open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows
*Wood-burning fireplace + brand-new living room furniture for cozy nights in
*Fast Wi-Fi, Smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1: Queen bed + futon
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Loft: Full bed
Perfect for families, couples, small groups, or winter holiday retreats.

Your Winter Stay: What Makes December–February Special
*Enjoy snow-dusted peaks and peaceful river views right from the deck
*Quiet evenings by the wood-burning fireplace after exploring the Rockies
*Elk herds, winter hiking, scenic drives, and fewer crowds
*Downtown Estes Park lit up for the holidays—shops, dining, breweries & festive charm
*Off-season rates and better availability during winter months

Nearby Attractions
*Rocky Mountain National Park – hiking, wildlife, winter scenery
*Downtown Estes Park – boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries
*The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park Aerial Tramway, horseback riding & more

Why Book This Cabin
Guests consistently praise the quiet riverfront setting, cozy fireplace, spacious layout, and exceptional hospitality. Whether you're planning a romantic winter getaway, a family holiday trip, or a peaceful off-season escape, this cabin offers comfort, privacy, and unforgettable mountain views.

Book Your Winter Retreat
December, January, and February book quickly—reserve now to secure your dates and enjoy special winter rates. Your perfect Estes Park winter escape awaits!
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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
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

  • Gym
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Winter Riverfront Cabin Near Estes Park – Cozy Fireplace, Mountain Views & Peace Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie Q., Boiling Springs, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was clean, well maintained, and well appointed. The location was easy to get to yet had plenty of privacy and felt like a retreat. The house I’d quaint enough to feel like a cabin but spacious enough for 5 adults and a teenage boy not to feel like we were on top of each other. We were able to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal with the cookware/utensils provided. We had a wonderful time! My only recommendation would be to max your party at 6 adults (that can share beds) or else don’t mind sleeping on couches. My son planned to sleep on the futon in the master bedroom with us but it wasn’t very comfortable. He ended up sleeping on one of the couches in the living area. Not a huge deal for us but always good to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Garrett E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We did not stay - the cleaning service did not show up and the cabin was not livable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Donavon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay while visiting RMNP
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carissa W.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray R., Platte City

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Delinah A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location... and great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Charming

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

8/10 Good

Clark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Nathaniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, no AC

Love the location and river access. The property itself is commensurate with the cost. Our kids enjoyed the property also. Everything was in working order. Only complaint would be that we booked bc the listing said Air Conditioning. There was no AC. That was our main reason for booking. And initially the host was very responsive but never did get replies back for our early check-in or AC question (upon arrival).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024