What you will love about this home
“A river is more than an amenity, it is a treasure.”
-Oliver Wendell Holmes
Relish the sights and sounds of nature as our chalet is nestled alongside Fall River and one mile from Rocky Mountain National Park. We have a cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo adorned in an artsy mountain theme. Along with our views our chalet features: a luxurious log king bed, chocolate leather queen memory foam sleeper sofa (that’s a mouthful), additional single inflatable bed, cable TV, Blu-ray, Roku, PS3, Wi-Fi, and a gas fireplace. The combo of our luxurious king bed plus the comfortable sleeping weather adds up to a good night’s sleep. Our gas fireplace adds charm (and convenience) to our chalet. We enjoy cooking up there; consequently, we have a full kitchen that features nice cookware and most spices on hand. We have a Taylor guitar that Marilyn enjoys playing out on deck and serenading the elk. Guitar players have fun!
Rocky Mountain National Park is The Cats Meow, The One and Only, Out of This World, A Sight for Sore Eyes, The Real McCoy, The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread [insert cliche here]. Or you could say the main attraction. There are 227 different hiking trails that wind through aspen, pine, and spruce forests, glittering alpine lakes, waterfalls, and swaths of wildflowers. Elk, bighorn sheep, moose, and other wildlife roam the lush forests and glittering lakes, guaranteeing that every trip to Rocky Mountain National Park will be memorable. The park encompasses more than 250,000 acres, has 124 named mountain peaks, and rises 14,259 feet at its highest point. Maybe it’s hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, photography, bird watching, or just a beautiful drive and a picnic that makes you rock and roll. There are plenty of ways to play and recreate in the park.
As filmmaker Ken Burns remarked, “the glory of Rocky Mountain National Park is that you can pull over at a scenic view and have a spectacular experience and be 10 feet from your car and say, what’s for lunch?” Scenic drives like Trail Ridge Road more than live up to its advanced billing. Covering the 48 miles between Estes Park on the park’s east side and Grand Lake on the west. Eleven miles of this high highway travels above treeline, the elevation near 11,500 feet where the park’s evergreen forests come to a halt. As it winds across the tundra’s vastness to its high point at 12,183 feet elevation, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. 34), the highest continuous paved road in North America, offers thrilling views, wildlife sightings and spectacular alpine wildflower exhibitions, all from the comfort of your car.
Estes Park serves as the gateway into Rocky Mountain National Park. The small town has been ranked #3 from The Smithsonian Magazine’s Best Small Towns, #3 for Trip Advisor’s 13 Hidden Gems, and #1 Coupons Daily’s 10 Affordable Honeymoon Destinations list.
Enjoy the Riverwalk in town as you might want to experience a meal on the river, eat at an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, watch a movie at the Historic Park Theatre (the oldest theatre west of the Mississippi), have a cup of coffee or beer, find a bench and people watch, or check out many of the shops.
A short drive takes you to chuck wagon sing-alongs, horseback riding, wineries, distilleries, children amusements, golf, a recreation center, tennis, pickleball, bowling, sports bars, mountain coaster, Via Ferrata, galleries, and much more. Delight at the farmers market, free concerts, the famous Stanley Hotel, the annual famous Rooftop Rodeo, the annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, and other festivals throughout the year. Estes Park has something for everyone, making it one of the best places to stay near the national park.
For you fishing aficionados Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park offer a myriad of places to wet your fly. Of course if you don’t feel like driving…
Photography buffs wanting to hone your photography skills, Rocky Mountain National Park is like a kid in a candy shop. You will find some of yours truly photography in our chalet. It is a work in progress.
IN OUR CHALET
We have two sets of hiking poles, a fishing pole, tackle box, snowshoes, and traction footwear. You will also find hiking books, maps, and information on Estes and day trips to the surrounding areas.
We’ve had guests through the years ask about our Wi-Fi speed. Our chalet is equipped with Wi-Fi speeds that will allow you to do work from home. So…if you have to do work from home, at least you have a view.
ON THE GROUNDS
We love going for nature walks without getting in the car. You can walk along the river in either direction. One way will take you for a short walk along the river on our grounds. Or if you feel so enthused go the other direction and do a nature walk along the river to the new bike/walking path into Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fishing lovers have enjoyed wetting their flies first thing in the morning and in the evening “when they’re biting.” It must be easier when you don’t have to hop in a car.
We enjoy refreshing in the heated pool in the summer after an active full day, or if we decide to have a low key day. There are gas grills on the grounds and we have a personal old school charcoal BBQ grill/smoker. Coin operated washers and dryers are available in the main building.
What you will love about this neighborhood
We are ONE mile from ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK.
We can walk down the steps from our deck and go for a stroll along Fall River, fish, or sit and take in the views.
We are CLOSE to the stores and restaurants in Estes, yet far enough AWAY to experience the peacefulness and serenity of the mountains and nature doing its thing.
Additional information
1 mile (1.6 km) from Rocky Mountain National Park
3 miles (4.8 km) from the town of Estes Park
40 miles (64 km) from Boulder
50 miles (80 km) from Eldora Ski Area
60 miles (97 km) from Ft. Collins
80 miles (129 km) from Denver International Airport
This is our second home and we do not rent it, exchanges do not need to be simultaneous. Similar chalets listed on VRBO rent for over $3,000 a week during peak time.
We do ask for a minimum of four night stays for guest point exchanges. Housecleaning is available for $160 or you can choose to clean it yourselves.
We are happy to help you plan your trip and adventure, just ask.
Ken Burns Rocky Mountain National Park
Breath taking scenery RMNP
Expedia Travel Guide Video RMNP
Aerial and property video: “Chalet on the River”
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
-John Muir