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

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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.

Property manager

Diane

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
CO, Dumont

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Gold Mine - 18 min drive
  • Saint Mary's Glacier - 31 min drive
  • Ameristar Casino Black Hawk - 37 min drive
  • Torreys Peak - 47 min drive
  • Winter Park Ski Resort - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Fraser/Winter Park Station - 56 min drive
  • Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's on the Creek - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy King - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Saloon - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Xpress Coffee Company - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Cottage in National Forest -- hiking & climbing steps from your door! located?

Situated in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Phoenix Gold Mine, Saint Mary's Glacier, and Underhill Museum. Clear Creek and Yankee Hill are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This little cabin was perfect for our stay! Very clean and had everything you could need! Very nice trails right by the cabin to save travel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
we had a wonderful time at the cabin tucked into the mountain. It was quiet and peaceful and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
This was a swonderful cottage and nicely set up for our needs!!! Thank you to our host who was responsive and we really enjoyed our stay in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
I wish I could move in here. Everything was as expected and then better. Attention to detail was great. Communication was excellent. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin !
This property is so cute and comfortable! My friend and I spent three nights in this little gem. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere, which we loved, however it was the perfect location to easily get to all the places we wanted to go. We enjoyed Idaho Springs (very close by) and the coffee shop at the bottom of the hill near house. We attended a concert at Red Rocks!St Mary’s Glacier, Big Blue Sky, and boulder! Great place to relax after a long day! Love outdoor spaces!!Be sure to check out mountain stream across the street’
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bierstadt- Mt Evans
Great little cottage located near several 14ers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Beautiful house, amazing location, and exceptional hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This place was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful get away
Everything about our stay was top notch. The host was prompt and helpful. The house is perfect for 2-3 people. The location was great. We got groceries and headed up the mountain and didn't leave for a few days. Hiked local trails. Enjoy the outdoor space for meals and conversations. Talked with some friendly locals. I've stayed at a number of mountain cabin type places and this is the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rita u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay at the Chickadee
We enjoyed our first stay so much that we decided to book again for a ski weekend at Loveland. We love how cozy the place is, and its proximity to Loveland ski area, and restaurants etc. in Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Its a perfect home base for relaxing afternoons/evenings after a good morning on the slops. We'll be back again, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for our family of 3!
The property was exactly as advertised, and incredibly charming. We used it as a spring board for a few ski days at Loveland, and it was a lovely little place to come home to after a long day on the slopes. We look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CalebAndAlexa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Next-level hosts!
Diane and her husband Jeff were extremely hospitable to us when we stayed at their VRBO, the Chickadee! There was a bad storm the day we got in, so we were nervous about getting to the cabin and Diane had reached out to warn us about the weather and keep in touch day-of. We rented a pickup truck with 4WD, which we would definitely recommend doing because it was very helpful for driving in the snow. We slid a little bit on our way up the road to the cabin and reversed down the road a bit, and Diane and Jeff just happened to be coming in at the same time. Jeff drove our truck up to the cabin for us and for that we are forever indebted to him. It was easy after watching him do it once. Dumont isn't a huge town, but it has a ski rental place (with a coffee shop inside) and a gas station; what more could you really ask for? Our hosts also recommended trying Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs (next town over, has a safeway grocery store and some tourist attractions) and it was delicious! We skied at Winter Park and it was a beautiful drive to get there. Our hosts were willing to do whatever they could to make our stay enjoyable! The bed was comfortable, the place looked exactly like the photos, and there was a great DVD selection. We also were glad for the laundry machines so we could return home with clean clothes! 5/5 experience, would recommend to anyone!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melaney G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick snowy ski trip
The property is very nice, so well done. The decor in the kitchen and bathroom are really cool. The space is bigger than I expected, and in such a sweet spot, up in the mountains. The pictures don't do it justice as to how nice and roomy it is. The deck would be awesome to hang out, but it was covered in about a foot of snow, and it was quite cold while we were there. The mud/laundry room is also roomy and very nice and great place to undress from snow clothes and remove shoes etc. It was an easy drive down to Idaho Springs or Georgetown for dinner/beer, and less than 1hr up to Arapahoe Basin or Winter Park. The price was right. We had minimal cell service and the internet was out when we arrived. The owner made great communication with us about getting it repaired during our stay and everything worked out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Getaway
Quiet location in the mountains with beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!
Hope to stay again. Everything was upscale from the decor to the pots and pans :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Erich W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Clean, comfortable and exactly as described/pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly is adorable!
We (3 ladies on a girl's trip) will be raving about this little gem for quite a while. We go quarterly to places across the region and this is now a favorite. Lovely, very clean, tastefully designed, cozy cottage in a beautiful wooded area. Plus, the communication from the kind host was clear and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain getaway
Great place overall - had a couple minor hiccups that’s were taken care of right away. Really enjoyed the location and cabin! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
I can't say enough positive accolades about this cottage. Communication from the owner was top notch. The quality of appliances, furniture, linens was first rate. You can tell the owners have thought of everything. Thank you for opening your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023