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8 cabins to rent around Colorado for an epic mountain getaway

By March 5, 2021 | updated 5 years ago

1. River Spruce Cabins - Estes ParkAt the River Spruce Cottages in Estes Park, guests can relax next to the river in the daytime before enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire under a clear night sky. Rocky Mountain National Park is very close to this group of cottages, offering a seemingly endless number of hiking trails and many other ways to explore the best of Colorado’s mountains.Photo Credit: Google Maps.

Here are eight places to rent a cabin for an epic mountain getaway in Colorado.

1. River Spruce Cabins - Estes ParkAt the River Spruce Cottages in Estes Park, guests can relax next to the river in the daytime before enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire under a clear night sky. Rocky Mountain National Park is very close to this group of cottages, offering a seemingly endless number of hiking trails and many other ways to explore the best of Colorado’s mountains.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
1. River Spruce Cabins – Estes ParkAt the River Spruce Cottages in Estes Park, guests can relax next to the river in the daytime before enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire under a clear night sky. Rocky Mountain National Park is very close to this group of cottages, offering a seemingly endless number of hiking trails and many other ways to explore the best of Colorado’s mountains.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
2. Dunton Hot SpringsOne of the most unique cabin stays in Colorado is found at Dunton Hot Springs near Telluride. Here, guests can rent their own ghost town cabin and pair it with natural hot springs for the ultimate Colorado experience.Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs.
2. Dunton Hot SpringsOne of the most unique cabin stays in Colorado is found at Dunton Hot Springs near Telluride. Here, guests can rent their own ghost town cabin and pair it with natural hot springs for the ultimate Colorado experience.Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs.
3. Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Steamboat SpringsThis luxury guest ranch resort in Steamboat Springs reflects everything about the Wild West. Cozy up next to a wood burning stove or outside in the hot tub at any of the 12 private cabins at Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Summer activities on the ranch include horseback riding and barn dances for the whole family or visit during winter for sledding, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, and more snowy fun.Photo Credit: Vista Verde Guest Ranch.
3. Vista Verde Guest Ranch – Steamboat SpringsThis luxury guest ranch resort in Steamboat Springs reflects everything about the Wild West. Cozy up next to a wood burning stove or outside in the hot tub at any of the 12 private cabins at Vista Verde Guest Ranch. Summer activities on the ranch include horseback riding and barn dances for the whole family or visit during winter for sledding, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, and more snowy fun.Photo Credit: Vista Verde Guest Ranch.
4. Creekside Chalets - SalidaSome of the most picturesque rental cabins in Colorado are the Creekside Chalets in Salida. Nestled within the mountains and just minutes from Monarch Ski Area, these cabins are prime real estate for outdoor adventures.Photo Credit: Nik Rowell (Creekside Chalets).
4. Creekside Chalets – SalidaSome of the most picturesque rental cabins in Colorado are the Creekside Chalets in Salida. Nestled within the mountains and just minutes from Monarch Ski Area, these cabins are prime real estate for outdoor adventures.Photo Credit: Nik Rowell (Creekside Chalets).
5. Grand West Village Resort - LeadvilleExperience the mountain life with all the basic comforts of a home at the Grand West Village Resort in Leadville. These cabins are great for stays any time of the year with nearby attractions like Ski Cooper, the Dutch Henry Tubing Hill, Turquoise Lake, hiking trails, and more.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
5. Grand West Village Resort – LeadvilleExperience the mountain life with all the basic comforts of a home at the Grand West Village Resort in Leadville. These cabins are great for stays any time of the year with nearby attractions like Ski Cooper, the Dutch Henry Tubing Hill, Turquoise Lake, hiking trails, and more.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
6. Cabins at Country Road - EvergreenThe retreat-style cabins in Evergreen offer guests a quiet, natural setting. Cabins at Country Road are nestled against Bear Creek, providing the perfect place to get a breath of fresh mountain air.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
6. Cabins at Country Road – EvergreenThe retreat-style cabins in Evergreen offer guests a quiet, natural setting. Cabins at Country Road are nestled against Bear Creek, providing the perfect place to get a breath of fresh mountain air.Photo Credit: Google Maps.
7. Timber Lodge - Colorado SpringsFor a mountain-like setting without the isolation of the forests, rent a cabin on the outskirts of Colorado Springs at Timber Lodge. Choose from A-frame, duplex, or single cabins for your perfect stay near Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, and Red Rock Canyon Open Space.Author’s Note: Timber Lodge is open from May 2 through September 28.Photo Credit: Seth Boster, The Gazette.
7. Timber Lodge – Colorado SpringsFor a mountain-like setting without the isolation of the forests, rent a cabin on the outskirts of Colorado Springs at Timber Lodge. Choose from A-frame, duplex, or single cabins for your perfect stay near Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Incline, and Red Rock Canyon Open Space.Author’s Note: Timber Lodge is open from May 2 through September 28.Photo Credit: Seth Boster, The Gazette.
8. Sylvan Lake State Park - EagleThe cabins at Sylvan Lake State Park offer a minimalist stay. With some solar-powered lighting and scarce cell phone service, this location is perfect for an outdoor getaway in Eagle, Colorado.Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
8. Sylvan Lake State Park – EagleThe cabins at Sylvan Lake State Park offer a minimalist stay. With some solar-powered lighting and scarce cell phone service, this location is perfect for an outdoor getaway in Eagle, Colorado.Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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