Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!

Top rated by guests
The Happy Elk Cabin. Spread out on .8 acres and 2 buildings of living space.
Main House: Large indoor dining area
Cook a fantastic meal in the fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances.
Main House: Open floor plan. Don't miss out on conversations while cooking!
Fantastic new amenities including a coffee grinder, tea kettle,  and crockpot.
review stars
9.7Outstanding
(282 Ratings)
"We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!! The home was so cozy and clean. We loved that it was so well stocked! We appreciate the fenced in yard so our pup could roam the yard. Really..."
Tisa A.
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9.7 / 10
Outstanding(282 Ratings)

House in Estes Park, CO

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Come escape the stress and enjoy the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains in Estes Park at licensed vacation rental property 20-NCD0374! Large lot and 2 buildings to spread out. Breathe the fresh mountain air and go for secluded hikes come back to enjoy a soak in the hot tub! Fast (1 gig) internet for working remote.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not advertise on Craigslist. Please communicate with us through VRBO only.

We are located in a PERFECT location! Close to everything, yet plenty of space. 2 miles from the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, 2 miles away from downtown Estes Park and 2 miles from the YMCA on Highway 66. The free Estes Park shuttle bus stops near the property on Highway 66. So park your car and enjoy the mountains. We are on the Brown Route. Note: Town shuttles operate daily from June 24 through September 10.

Enjoy being together on vacation yet spread out with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in 2 buildings. The main house is a ranch style home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and open living, dining, and kitchen area. It sleeps 6 people and has 2 smart TVs with cable. The studio building is 10 feet from the home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker, and a smart TV connected to cable. Families on different schedules... no worries. Get a wonderful night sleep without distractions of others in your party. Enjoy time together in the large living area outside on the covered deck, playing life-size chess, or in the 7 person hot tub.

Have young kids? We created a safe enclosed private toddler playground behind the studio building with a climbing wall, wagon, sandbox, slide, seesaw, and little tykes cars sure to entertain the youngsters while you sit on the bench, sip a beverage, relax and enjoy the mountain air.

Having a big family reunion? Check out the Paradise RV Park nearby. Some can camp while others stay at the Happy Elk!

Have well behaved fur babies (dogs) you want to bring along? This is the perfect property with a brand new 6 foot fence to let your dogs enjoy the open space as well. Please inform the owner if you are bringing any pets along there is a small fee. (No cats please. I love them too... but some guests are often allergic.)

Basic price is listed for main house ONLY which sleeps 6. Studio which sleeps 4 is additional. No more than 8 can rent the property at any one time. House and studio will never be booked to different parties on same dates.

The property is in on nearly an acre with a hammock, yard chess, grill, hot tub and other yard games. Our landscaping is similar to most mountain properties in that it constantly changes based on nature. We keep it natural for our guests' benefit as it gives a welcoming habitat for animals to come and better wildlife viewing opportunities from the comfort of the home. The deer graze and recharge in the yard while the hummingbirds enjoy the wildflowers. Enjoy the mountain views while relaxing on the deck watching elk graze and take a rest under a tree. Please note the pictures were taken in May. Landscaping changes continually and the lawn is not able to be maintained with a lawnmower due to the large natural rock formations on the property.

Home has been completely updated. All new cozy mattresses, soft linens, thick warm duvets, and comfy towels! Kitchen updated with new stainless appliances. Fully licensed as a vacation rental in Estes Park.

Enjoy the warmth of the remote controlled gas fireplace while watching TV, catching up with family or friends, and playing games.

Washer and dryer are available for guest use.

Please note: check fire current fire restrictions at  https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/fire-restrictions-bans. At this time, no short term rentals or bed and breakfasts are allowed to have outdoor wood burning fires.

We use security cameras on the drive way only.

Amenities at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Estes Park, CO


Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10
Outstanding(282 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!! The home was so cozy and clean. We loved that it was so well stocked! We appreciate the fenced in yard so our pup could roam the yard. Really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub after a long day hiking. Close to town but still very quiet and relaxing. Close to RMNP. Kate was a wonderful host and very responsive. Thank you for an awesome vacation!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The property had amazing views and having a hot tub available enhanced the experience
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
This property felt isolated but still close to everything. The hot tub was great, and the add-on studio was perfect for our friends who traveled with us. Overall it was a great stay.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
The hot tub was the saving grace of this property. We booked this cabin in a last minute plan to just get away for a weekend, we are regular child-free travelers. Maybe this place is more suited to large families that don't travel very often. We are shocked by the positive reviews. The listing did not look like the photos. There is no Air Conditioning, so we were cooking inside. The porch in the shade is the coolest spot on the property. The backyard has no shade. The hammock was flimsy and in the bright sun. The house had sticky, grimy dust in the crevices and on random surfaces. The bathroom smelled like stale talcum powder. The shower was comically small. For reference, I am 6'0" and 225 lbs and had to duck to get into the shower. It was so small that I wasn't comfortable using it. My 5'4" fiance kept bumping the shower walls and dropping things during her shower lol. The kitchen floor was filthy. The beds were so uncomfortable that my fiance and I didn't sleep the first night, then the second night, tried separate beds and still couldn't sleep because the cheap mattresses were so uncomfortable. The window in one of the bedrooms was broken and unable to be locked which felt unsafe next to a trailer park. The second/last night, our heat turned on and set itself to 80 degrees and kept running until it ended up displaying that it was 100 degrees in the house. We left two nights early because we were so uncomfortable. When we let the host know, they responded with AI messages.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hot tub, life-size chess, playground, dog friendly + option of 2nd building!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.