The River Haven Retreat is in beautiful Aspen Brook, where you can literally walk into Rocky Mountain National Park, fish the Big Thompson across the street, and enjoy a picnic in the adjacent neighborhood playground. This family-friendly, fully loaded mountain home is minutes to great restaurants and downtown.
+ Game room (pool table, PS4, piano)
+ 2 fireplaces
+ Pleasant patio
+ 5 minute drive to Park Visitor Center & Beaver Meadows entry gate
Great basecamp for groups of up to 8.
Real quick -- house rules (sorry!)
- Check in is 4pm or later; check out is 10am or earlier. We can't accommodate different times.
- Home and neighborhood are non-smoking.
- No parties, no pets!
- Open outdoor wood fires are illegal
- 2 cars & 8 guests max.
- Guests start a load of dishes and a laundry load of towels/hand towels/washcloths at checkout
Our lovely mountain home is in the Aspen Brook neighborhood, which nearly borders Rocky Mountain National Park. You can hike out the front door of our home and be inside the park in a few minutes by foot, wandering along the banks of the Big Thompson River into Beaver Meadows, a vast grassland surrounded by big mountains. It's a huge elk grazing and breeding area, so wildlife abound around our home.
The property is close to all the attractions -- just a few minutes by car to the Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Center, Beaver Meadows Entry Station (for vehicles), and to downtown Estes Park. The best food in town at Bird and Jim is about a mile away.
Our family-friendly home has a king maser suite, two queen bedrooms, an open living/dining area, and a basement with a game room, reading nook, pool table, piano, and a pullout sofa in front of a cozy fireplace.
The neighborhood is a quiet, safe and upscale HOA with classic modern mountain homes. It features a picnic area, common area along the river, plus a playground for kids.
The HOA has additional rules that we have to abide by: no pets; no RVs/trailers/motorcycles; no smoking even outside; and 9pm-8am evening quiet hours.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1 on the upper floor features a king bed and a full size bathroom shared with Bedroom 2.
Bedroom 2 on the upper floor features a queen bed and an attached, shared bathroom (with Bedroom 1).
Bedroom 3 on the main floor, features a queen bed plus two singles arranged as a bunk bed.
Bedroom 4 (not really a bedroom) is in the basement, with a pullout sofa in front of a fireplace.
KITCHEN & DINING
Kitchen - Our kitchen has all the small and large appliances for your cooking endeavors. It's a great open layout so you can socialize as a group of friends and family.
Dining - The attached dining area off the kitchen is great so the chef isn't lonely!
LAUNDRY
Laundry - We a provide full size washer and dryer for guests to use.
ENTERTAINMENT
Basement Fun Zone - The basement is our fun zone! There's a gaming area with a pool table, reading nook & piano. There's also a comfy couch in front of a fireplace, plus a media room with a PS4 and large TV for movies and hanging out.
Living Room - The main floor living room has an extremely comfortable couch plus a lovely gas fireplace.
Guests will have full access to our home, which includes:
3 bedrooms (1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen/bunk bed)
1 open dining/kitchen/living room (with fireplace)
Basement sleeping area with fireplace
Basement game room & media room
Deck & grill
Washer & dryer
HOA playground and picnic area
Common area access from the HOA to the riverbank
2 parking spaces
We have turned over management to The Wolf Rentals -- you're in great hands!
This home is in the lovely Aspen Brook HOA, a collection of homes on the banks of the Big Thompson River. The HOA common land offers several hundred feet of river to fish in, but you can also simply walk across Highway 66, about a block away, and head into the National Park to fish in Moraine Park. Getting there is about a 20 minute hike.
The HOA has some important rules: no motorcycles, ATVs, trailers or RVs. We have neighborhood quiet hours from 9pm to 8am. No pets of any kind, and absolutely no smoking in the entire neighborhood.
There is a neighborhood picnic area and play area for kids.
Within 1.5 miles are the two best restaurants in Estes Park (Bird & Jim and the Rock Inn) or drive a few miles down 66 (past the YMCA of the Rockies) to Portal Campground and great hiking without the crowds.
One of the greatest features of this neighborhood is its proximity to the National Park. Just a short walk from your doorstep, you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty as the park boundary is only a couple of blocks away. Additionally, if you prefer driving, you won't have to endure the bustling downtown traffic to reach the park entry station since the home is conveniently located on the west side of town.
Should you feel like exploring downtown without the hassle of parking, you're in luck. During the summer months, the town provides a complimentary shuttle service. With a stop located approximately one and a half miles away, you can easily hop on the shuttle and enjoy a stress-free trip to the vibrant heart of the city.
NOISE
Events, loud music and noises, and parties are strictly prohibited. Please be respectful of your noise level so I can maintain good relationships with my neighbors.
ADDITIONAL & NONPAYING GUESTS
Nonpaying and non-registered guests are not allowed on property.
HOUSE AND NEIGHBORHOOD RULES
My neighborhood has rules to ensure serenity and privacy. By booking you are agreeing to them: no pets, no RVs, no motorhomes, no motorcycles, no open flames, quiet hours from 9PM to 8AM, requirement to observe 15mph on neighborhood roads, and absolutely no smoking anywhere (not inside, not outside, and not even in the neighborhood!).
BEARS
Do NOT leave food in your car! Bears frequent this area and can break in!
We use a Minut noise meter. It doesn't record audio, but instead monitors decibel levels, temperature and humidity. This is for the safety of guests & to protect the home. It also serves to warn us about parties & prevent noise complaints from neighbors. It is located in the living room attached to the staircase.
THIS IS AN HOA. BY BOOKING YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSE AND NEIGHBORHOOD RULES, AND ASSUME LIABILITY FOR FINES IF RULES ARE BROKEN
1. No parties, loud noises, unregistered guests
2. Neighborhood quiet hours from 9pm to 8am.
3. No smoking anywhere inside or outside the home or even in neighborhood. Closest smoking is 3 blocks away.
4. No RVs, motorcycles, ATVs or trailers
5. Parking for 2 cars only
6. No open flames in house or neighborhood
7. Self check in after 4pm and check out before 10am, no exceptions
8. No illegal internet use
9. Guests agree to start dishes in dishwasher and a load of towels, hand towels and dish rags in the washer.
