Walk into National Park - Wildlife Everywhere

Walk into Rocky Mountain National Park from this cozy, Norwegian-inspired duplex (Permit 20-NCD0080). A 5-minute drive from Estes Park & the park entrance, perfectly situated for exploring nature or unwinding in tranquility. This is where time stands still.

“Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, every moment here felt like a dream come true.` - Rachel

+ Private deck w/ BBQ
+ Wildlife everywhere
+ Full kitchen
+ Q bed & pullout sofa bed
+ Smart TV

A serene, 425 s/f basecamp for mountain lovers.

★★★★★ PLEASE NOTE ★★★★★

+ This is duplex with neighbors and county hours (9pm-8am). If you need isolation, you`ll need to look 20+ miles from here.
+ You`ll need to back down our driveway to exit, which some guests have found challenging. Please see listing photos. AWD/4WD required October through May.
+ 4pm or later checkin; 10am checkout. Our cleaners can`t accommodate exceptions.
+ No smoking inside or out; no fire pits, no parties.

4 guests MAX including infants and children
+ At checkout, guests agree to wash their dishes & start a load of towels in the washer.

★★★★★ WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING ★★★★★

`Unbelievable views and a great cabin! The perfect getaway place!!` - Alex

`I loved everything about this stay. The view in the morning watching the sunset was amazing. We also got to see deer right outside the door every day we were there.` – Melissa

`Cute place in a beautiful and quiet location so close to RMNP. It felt more spacious than we expected. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, looking out at the mountains and listening to the elk bugling.` – Carrie

★★★★★ MY HOME ★★★★★

Thanks for checking out the south apartment in my remodeled duplex, just footsteps from Rocky Mountain National Park`s boundary. You will love its cleanliness and modern, cozy vibe inspired by my Norwegian roots. It`s well appointed with new flooring, new paint, new living room sofa, new bed, and more. A fully equipped kitchen will allow you to feel at home during your Estes Park vacation.

My favorite feature is the great views off the front porch. It`s surrounded by mountains and you can walk into the National Park.

BEDROOMS

My home offers 1 bedroom, plus sleeping for two more on a living room sofa bed.

Bedroom 1 - A comfortable memory-foam mattress will ensure a good night sleep after a long day of hiking. Attached is a closet for your gear. There are cool bohemian curtains on bedroom door and on one window, while the eastern windows feature blackout shades to ensure a sound night`s rest. If you like to wake up with the sunrise, you can leave them up and watch the room light up in the mornings.

Bedroom 2 - Not really a bedroom, but the living couch turns into a full size bed that can comfortable accommodate two. A spare set of sheets and blankets is in the chaise part of the couch, which flips up.

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT

Living Room - There`s a spacious dining room table and a comfy couch to lounge in while you stream your favorite Netflix series on the speedy WiFi.

WiFi - My home employs a mesh WiFi network with no dead zones. A strong 100Mbps connection will allow you to stream and work without any issues.

LAUNDRY & COOKING

Kitchen - The kitchen has everything you need to cook: a full stove and oven, fridge and freezer, and assortment of pots and pans. There are knives, cutting boards, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and a french press so you can get your caffeine fix before you enjoy the park.

Laundry - My tiny space features a full size washer and dryer that you are free to use.

★★★★★ DISTANCES ★★★★★

+ Rock Inn: 3 min
+ Bird and Jim, Bird`s Nest: 4 min
+ Country Supermarket: 4 min drive
+ Rocky Mountain National Park Entrance: 5 min drive or 10 min walk
+ Downtown: 8 min drive
+ Estes Park Golf Courses: 8 min drive
+ Back country skiing in Hidden Valley: 20 mins
+ Eldora Ski Resort: 50 mins

★★★★★ KEY AMENITIES ★★★★★

+ Fully Equipped Kitchen
+ Nice deck & BBQ
+ Washer & Dryer
+ Bathroom with shower
+ Smart TV - bring your own logins!
+ High-Speed WiFi
+ Free Summer Shuttle Bus Stop Nearby

This is a fully furnished, private apartment with total access for you. That includes...

+ 1 bedroom
+ 1 full bathroom
+ 2 private parking spaces
+ private deck

I live in Estes Park and know the town and the National Park like the back of my hand. I moved here in 2010 and am a photographer specializing in weddings and family portraits. I have spent the years since climbing, hiking, skiing, cycling and adventuring in and around Rocky Mountain National Park and am happy to offer advice on the best hikes, drinks, dining and adventures in the area. I`m just a quick text or email away! Otherwise please be in touch with my co-host and house manager Nancy who will also be helping a lot during your stay!

The Valhalla neighborhood is a small collection of about 30 small historic homes and vacation cabins. There are other buildings nearby so if you are looking for total isolation, another home may be better for you.

That said, the location is awesome. You can hike out your door and catch a trail into the National Park a few blocks away.

My home is on the west side of Estes Park, so you don`t have to brave downtown traffic to get into the National Park. Driving into the center of town is a short 7 minute journey, and the closest grocery store is 5 minutes away.

During the summer, there`s a free shuttle bus that goes all over Estes Park and into the National Park. It stops about two blocks away.

NOISE

Events, loud music and noises, and parties are prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level. This is a duplex with a shared wall and both sides are vacation rentals. There are also neighbors in the neighborhood.

UNREGISTERED GUESTS

My insurance requires that unregistered guests are not allowed on property.

AIR CONDITIONER

Like nearly every other home in town, there’s no A/C, but the cool mountain air will quickly cool the home down in the evenings when you open the windows.

* After booking, guests may be asked to review and accept a standard rental agreement covering house rules, safety disclosures, liability, and damage responsibility. This agreement does not modify pricing, cancellation terms, or refund policies presented on Vrbo and is intended to be consistent with Vrbo’s terms and the listing details.
BY BOOKING YOU UNDERSTAND:

+ This is a duplex in a neighborhood WITH NEIGHBORS. Please respect that!

+ Quiet hours 9pm-8am

+ Please don`t block the driveway -- it`s a duplex and you have two spots directly below your deck.

+ Cleaning is expensive here and I want you to pay as little as possible. The cleaners offered a deal to keep the rates in the lowest third of homes this size, and I pass the savings on ! I ask guests to pay it forward by doing any leftover dishes and starting a load of towels in the washer. It takes five minutes but saves the cleaners an hour, which saves you money!

+ 4pm or later checkin; 10am or earlier checkout. We can`t do early check ins or late checkouts as they are not insured by AirBnB.

+ No smoking, fire pits or parties

+ 4 guests max