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Great Views-Walk To Town: Family Gatherings, Reunions, Weddings

Great Views-Walk To Town: Family Gatherings, Reunions, Weddings

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Our historic home in Estes Park.
Back door and fenced yard.  View from the north.
Great Room
Great Room
Dining Table

Overview of Great Views-Walk To Town: Family Gatherings, Reunions, Weddings

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Estes Park, CO
  • Popular LocationEstes Park Aerial Tramway8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Estes Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Stanley Hotel4 min drive
  • AirportFort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Great Views-Walk To Town: Family Gatherings, Reunions, Weddings

Wonderful mountain home and cottage addition with fantastic views of Longs Peak and the Rocky Mountains (City license # 34). Situated on Davis Hill, a quiet residential neighborhood just two blocks from downtown main street. Perfect choice for family reunions, weddings, business off site events, retreats, wildlife watching, leaf peeping, etc. Whether it is a family reunion needing lots of sleeping space (number limited by city code) or a smaller get together with eight sleeping areas our property is a great place to gather. Posted prices and instant booking reflect both the main house and cottage addition rental. The Davis Hill Historic House, with its breathtaking view of the Continental Divide and particularly Longs Peak, began as an inn around the turn of the last century in a smaller structure. The present stone and stucco structure was built in 1923; the addition added later. We operated the house as a B&B for five years and after numerous requests from guests to rent the entire place to include kitchen facilities for their summer vacations, family reunions, quilting groups and off site events, we no longer operate as a B&B. We accept weekly rentals in the peak season (Saturday check in and checkout preferred in peak season) and four or more days in the off season. Although seldom needed, we have air conditioners in the main house great room, upstairs loft and the cottage addition living room.

This comfortable home with attached cottage is in a fabulous location. (Prices include the main house and cottage. ) On a hill in a quiet, secluded residential neighborhood, you can leave your cars parked in the reserved on site spaces and walk to downtown in five minutes. There is a stop for the town's free shuttle service (operates during the tourist season) a block and a half away. This shuttle connects to the free shuttle from town to Rocky Mountain National Park. There are numerous shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, distilleries, attractions and a brewery, just two blocks away, to include Fun City-a kids' favorite. Enjoy the fabulous mountain views and birds from our large front porch of the main house or the private deck of the cottage.
The main house has six bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath. The main house full kitchen is equipped with everything you need to whip up great meals. There is also a dishwasher and microwave. (See list of amenities below.) There is a large living room with TV and comfortable furniture, including couches and a recliner, surrounding an incredible moss stone fireplace.

You can dine inside at the large dining table (original hickory style) or al fresco on the wonderful large front porch overlooking the Continental Divide.

The back wing of the main house has three bedrooms and one hall entry bathroom. The back wing bedrooms include one with a king bed, one with two twins and one with a double and a twin. The bathroom has a claw foot tub and separate modern shower. The other main floor wing has a bedroom with a king bed and a bedroom with a full bed (''the nook''). These two bedrooms are separated by a bathroom with a claw foot tub (tub has shower attachment). The nook also has a private exit out to the front porch. The comfortable main floor period bedrooms all have antique furniture and comfortable beds.

Upstairs is a large dormitory style bedroom that is very popular with kids and teens. There is one queen, one double, one single bed and a half bath. There is also a futon and couch for lounging.

The second story cottage is attached to the main house but has a separate entrance. It has a bedroom with king bed, fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, open plan dining/living area with a comfortable futon and two recliners. It has a separate entrance and separate deck with amazing views. Perfect for those needing some privacy from the main house.

Guests often have a hard time pulling themselves away from the view from the large porch to go explore Rocky Mountain National Park, the Stanley Hotel, the YMCA of the Rockies and beautiful downtown Estes Park with the wonderful river walk. There is a propane fire pit available out back for roasting hot dogs and making s'mores as well as a large gas grill. Skewers provided. (City ordinance prohibits wood fires for short term rentals, but even If there is a city or county fire ban in effect due to weather the code approved propane fire pit and gas grill can still be used.) There is a complementary on site laundry facility. (laundry is shared with occasional use by owners). Detergent, spray and wash, etc. provided. We have a fenced area on the side of the house and reserved parking for up to four vehicles with space for a few more right across the street. A city ordinance prohibits on street parking, RVs, trailers or large campers, but we do have a nearby parking area for those at no charge. Estes Park Shuttle to and from Denver Airport will provide pick up and delivery right to our house for approximately $60 one way. We know you will enjoy your stay.

Maximum occupancy is dictated by City ordinance. We respond to all inquiries and calls promptly. Our calendar is always fully updated.

Our house is smoke free, to include the porches and decks. Smoking is permitted at the fire pit. We love pets, but do not allow them due to some guests having pet allergies.

Amenities: We provide the following: Blender, crock pot, toaster oven, toaster, four drip style coffee makers, one very large percolator type coffee maker, coffee grinder, pots and pans, dishes, food processor, mini chopper, waffle iron, electric knife, regular knives, utensils, teapot, rice cooker, microwave, iron, ironing board, extension cords, hair dryer, pack and play, feeding tray/chair, futon, ceiling fans, table fan, room fan, sheets, blankets, pillow cases, extra pillows, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some basics like olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar and other assorted spices. We have an on site laundry room with complimentary washer and dryer, laundry soap and bleach. We have sufficient firewood, dishwasher soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, napkins, trash bags and Kleenex to get you started.

Property manager

Jim and Lois Gunlicks
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pls see House Rules forcancellation policy.
We live right across the street and are very respo
No refunds but If you cancel we will work with you
A city ordinance limits on site parking to four v

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 3284

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. Trout Haven Fishing Pond and Tiny Town Miniature Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Historic Estes Park and Stanley Village. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Wild Basin Area if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Estes Park, CO

What's nearby

  • Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 8 min walk
  • Historic Estes Park - 8 min walk
  • Bond Park - 10 min walk
  • The Stanley Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Rock Cut Brewing Company - 8 min walk
  • The Barrel - 4 min walk
  • Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery - 19 min walk
  • Kind Coffee - 13 min walk

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July in Estes Park
The House was great for my family of 6 adults and 7 kids. My parents were able to stay in the adjacent apartment over the garage and get some privacy. Wildlife was abundant and would walk through the yard daily. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
The location of this property is perfect. Close enough to walk pretty much anywhere in town, and just a short drive to RMNP. Lots of space for everyone - we had 10 in our group. At the end of a day with some pretty long hikes, having AC was VERY appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back!
We loved our stay! From the spacious shaded front porch with mountain views to the large great room with space for meals, lounging and games, we had plenty of room to spread out. The attached cottage provided a private, quiet space for those working during our stay. We enjoyed cookouts at the fire pit and the kids loved exploring the rock outcroppings. The main street of Estes Park is a 5 minute walk down the hill so we didn’t have to worry about parking downtown. Plenty of yard games and a hammock in the shade made for perfect evenings outside. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place!
We love staying here - it's great to be able to walk into town and not have to deal with parking! Also, the owners are so great - always on top of communication and making sure we have what we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As Advertised
Great location and view of the mountains, especially from the roomy front porch. Served our family gathering of 14 people well. From the ages of 1,year old to a 90 year old. The fire pit was popular with everyone. Jim and Lois were extremely helpful with recommendations and very responsive if we needed anything. We definitely give this host and property a five star rating
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Lois Gunlicks

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We are both originally from Nebraska. As youngsters our families vacationed in the Rocky Mountains and worked in Estes Park and the Black Hills during summers while in college. After a career in the military we decided to purchase property in Estes Park. We have owned this home for 15 years, at first running it as a B&B and for the last 12 years as a short term rental. We live across the street in the summer months and are generally available for assistance. In the winter we go back to Northern Virginia where our children and grandchildren live.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful mountain views, wildlife, proximity to town, seven bedrooms, charming presence.

What makes this property unique

This historic property is unique in that it is within walking distance to downtown yet is "above the fray" in a quiet, residential area with rock outcroppings, trees, wildlife and beautiful views of the mountains. The covered front porch runs the entire length of the house The attached cottage with separate entrance is perfect for "work online from home" guests, family members desiring a bit of separation from the others, or the honeymoon couple. The attached cottage is included in the price.

Languages:

English

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