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Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dumont, CO
  • Place, Clear Creek
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Phoenix Gold Mine
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Georgetown Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dumont

With a stay at this vacation home in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, you'll be in the mountains, and 29.2 mi (46.9 km) from Winter Park Ski Resort and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Ameristar Casino Black Hawk. .This vacation home is 13.6 mi (22 km) from Monarch Casino Black Hawk and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Phoenix Gold Mine.
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What's nearby

  • Clear Creek - 13 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Georgetown Lake - 20 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Underhill Museum - 20 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Georgetown Loop Railroad - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Park Ski Resort Amtrak Station - 56 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Creek Brewing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Empire Dairy King - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!

Completely remodeled and upgraded cozy cottage on 2.25 acres in the Arapaho National Forest. There's a cute little bonus shed for private, late-night conversations or a "getaway from your getaway". Relax with 360 degree mountain views and a creek flowing right through the property!
Start hiking or climbing right out your door, or on any of the trails in this small, private community. Located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, there are nearby breweries, restaurants, and unique shops, as well as skiing, hiking, biking, ziplining, and more. (15% "Chickadee" discount exclusively for our guests at Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown).
Also nearby … fox, coyote, bear, elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, pine marten, AND MORE.
NEW! Wi-Fi now included! We also have a large collection of ~150 DVDs for your viewing pleasure.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, 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 house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Comfortable bed, everything very clean, nicely updated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is 3rd time staying at the Chickadee, and it was just as pleasant as the others. We love how cozy it is; perfect jumping off point for a few days skiing at Loveland. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was the peace and beauty we were looking for. It was close enough to everything that we did, while being far enough away from everyone to enjoy peace and quiet. The property was amazing and had everything we needed, and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The cabin is so cute and every detail is great. The style of the interior is so charming and the setting is beautiful. I especially loved the sounds of the creek nearby. We found it to be a great rental with our toddler as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy. The kitchen was well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remote place located in the Arapahoe Forest. Very comfortable and complete with everthing one would need,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

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

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed the house and the location. It was close to trails and activities and provided a nice ‘home away from home’ for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Amazing

Absolutely perfect! Had an amazing stay and would stay again. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

Wilderness Bliss

Private with good hiking. Cabin is chic vintage vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Adorable place in peaceful location

We really enjoyed this cute and vintage feel cabin. The bed was comfortable and the location provided the right amount of solitude while still being not far from town. Hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita u.

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

Great place!

It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Cute and comfortable in a very quiet area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin is well appointed and very comfortable. Very convenient to I-70 but in a very quiet area up the mountain. Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

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

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was wonderful—we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. It’s beautifully decorated, very well appointed, and in a perfect location with easy access to everything. The lovely bed was exceptionally comfortable, and we slept so well. The backyard was absolutely sublime—peaceful and relaxing. Diane was a fantastic host, always responsive and helpful. We would love to stay in this piece of heaven again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neveah H.

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

Lovely

The most beautiful place to stay, inside and outside. Short distance to a variety of great restaurants, breweries, sights, and things to do. Loved spending time outside here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Mountain Getaway

If you’re looking for a place in the forest that is near hiking and conveniently located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown, Dumont is the perfect place and the Chickadee is the perfect home base.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

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

Great girls weekend spot

Excellent property in a spectacular location! Spent 5 days with my sister and daughter exploring, this was a great home base!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

This was a beautifully decorated cabin that has everything you need. Perfect location for skiing at Loveland. Can't wait to come back again sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property tucked up and away but close enough to enjoy everything nearby. Nice and quiet with great neighbors. Great communication and wonderfully remodeled property. The care and love put into the property really shows. We enjoyed a great long weekend in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

Great getaway location

The cabin was as advertised and more. It's a charming location with everything you need for your stay. We will definitely consider going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Fun Getaway

Quiet location in the mountains with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Exactly what we were looking for!

Everything was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Nestled in the mountains with a wonderful coffee shop at the base. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Excellent place!

Hope to stay again. Everything was upscale from the decor to the pots and pans :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

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

Excellent!

This was a beautiful property and the host was quick to reply. We enjoyed the location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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