"Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Estes Park, CO

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
‪5 min drive‬
Historic Estes Park
‪6 min drive‬
The Stanley Hotel
‪8 min drive‬
Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

You can walk into Rocky Mountain National Park or sit on the deck and enjoy expansive views of mountain peaks. It's a short drive to the Park entrance, or take the free shuttle into town.
After a day of hiking, sightseeing or shopping, soak in the hot tub under the stars, or warm in the glow of the wood-burning fireplace.
This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house is all on one level from garage or driveway to every room.
The property is home to 15 Ponderosa pines, 2 spruces, mountain songbirds, chipmunks, rabbits and grazing deer and elk.

Property manager

Donabeth Downey

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Must be 4 yrs old to use hot tub. No diapers.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on the property. three vehicles max. parked outside, quiet outside .exterior lights out after 10pm

Recycling must be clean and placed in red bin in garage. All trash must be tied up in green Doering bags in garage bin when you check-out.

On day of departure please run a load of towels and wash dirty dishes in dishwasher. Thank you.

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 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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 20-NCD0401

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Estes Park

Located in Estes Park, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Historic Estes Park and The Stanley Hotel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Mountain National Park. Consider Performance Park for a night out or Tiny Town Miniature Golf 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

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Beaver Meadows Entrance Station - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Historic Estes Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
The Stanley Hotel - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬4 min drive
‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse - ‬2 min drive
‪The Barrel - ‬5 min drive
‪Rock Cut Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Himalayan Curry & Kebob - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Whispering Pines" Next Door to Rocky Mountain National Park. located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Estes Park is within 1 mi (2 km) of Backbone Adventures and Rocky Mountain National Park and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Tiny Town Miniature Golf and Trout Haven Fishing Pond are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Aug 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had a wonderful time on our vacation at this property. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub after a long day of hiking. The location of the property is very close to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex S.

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house!

Clean, well stocked kitchen with nice deck and hot tub. Close by park entrance! Loved Bird and Jim’s restaurant.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque B.

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four days in Estes Park

Donabeth’s property was clean, beautiful, and a perfect fit for our family of 5. Teenagers had enough space and privacy. Beds were comfortable. Lots of wildlife to view in the yard. Hot tub every night. Kitchen had everything we needed for dinners together. We loved it. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Jul 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

The house was great. Well equipped with a nice hot tub. Great location, close to the park and to town. Easy check in. Donnabeth was helpful wit good communication. We loved it!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Jun 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of the crowd of Estes Park

Beautiful comfortable home. Had everything we needed for a home away from home while visiting RMNP and Estes Park. This home location has the added bonus of being on the outskirts of town on the same side as the National Park, so you don’t have to get through Estes every time you want to drive into the park. Owner herself represents the property, you don’t have to go through a property manager. Owner had fantastic communication, and left information about the best spots in town to eat and purchase quality pieces for souvenirs that weren’t just junk made in china. We found some art pieces that will help us remember this trip forever. Thank you Donabeth!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Aug 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Loved our stay - wonderful location and had everything we needed. Owner was very responsive- would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Aug 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back for seconds!

My family and I stayed at this beautiful house right down the street from RMNP last year and we couldn’t wait to come back! We went with the entire family this year and could not be more pleased. The location is perfect. We saw multiple elk in the backyard on a couple occasions! The house was exactly as described. Donabeth is a gracious host who ensures visitors will have a memorable experience. We are very thankful we were able to stay in her beautiful home a second time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lavina W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This is a great cabin home in Estes, located very close to the park entrance. We really enjoyed the hot tub after our RMNP hikes. The home is very clean. Owner was responsive when an issue came up.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Aug 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!!

This was an excellent place for our family. It was wheelchair accessible for our son and a beautiful location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful close location for getting into the Park

This is a nice home with beautiful views of the mountains all around it. It's easy to get to and it's away from the commotion of downtown, yet close enough to the diners, gas, coffee, gift shops, etc. The kitchen is outfitted well and the hot tub is very nice. A few things could be updated here and there but all around this was a comfortable cozy spot after a long day in the mountains. I would absolutely stay again and I look forward to my next visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassi M.

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin feel was exactly what we wanted. It was quiet, felt remote, but was close to everything we needed and wanted. The proximity to RMNP was perfect as we went into it three days. The local grocery store was more than adequate and super close. (Two of us have to eat gluten free and we found everything we needed there, to our surprise.) Getting to town was easy as well, although we did not spend much time there. The cabin itself was comfortable, clean, well appointed, and was a nice place to just enjoy family time on our "down days" after days of hikes. The view of Long's Peak was fantastic and we enjoyed seeing how it changes throughout the day with the variations of light and clouds. A mama and baby elk walked by most every day and they were fun to watch. We enjoyed grilling and made full use of the kitchen most days. Having laundry facilities in the cabin was super convenient. The only thing we didn't get to use was the hot tub since we had thunder storms most afternoons. We will definitely recommend this place to others and stay again if we get a chance to.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Jun 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whispering Pines - THE place to be in Estes Park

If you are looking for a place to stay in Estes Park you can’t go wrong with “Whispering Pines”! The house is clean, convenient, and located beautifully. The view from the back porch (with hot tub!!) is stunning and throughout the day you will see wildlife hang out around the house. The host is sweet and made sure we are all set and ready to enjoy her place. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick W.

Sep 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Location

The house was amazing - great location, fantastically close to the park entrance. Groceries and a couple great restaurants nearby. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Aug 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

The house was exactly as advertised and the location couldn’t have been better! Would definitely recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph H.

Aug 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Longing for Longs

The views of Longs Peak were awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leah Z.

Aug 1, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to RMNP, Good Host

Great location, and a host who is proactive to help you have a good stay. The cabin was recently remodeled and has a good floor plan for a family stay, plus a new hot tub that looks out over the mountains. Some pest control issues that the owner seems to be addressing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Jul 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat for Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park

This place is the perfect location for a base camp when visiting RMNP. Just outside of the Beaver Meadows Entry (you can see the visitor center from the house!). Communication was fantastic, the place is comfortable and excellently equipped for your family to relax after a day of hiking or viewing the beauty of RMNP. I would highly recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie D.

Jul 10, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay and house being close to park was excellent. We enjoyed the elk and deer that came by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R., Waterford, MI

Jun 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay here!

Everything about our stay was great. The house was comfortable and completely clean. It had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the hot tub was a real treat after long days of hiking. The location is perfect - right by the park entrance, close enough to town to be convenient but still away from the crowds, and in a natural setting that has an amazing view of Long's Peak and lots of deer wandering through the yard. If we ever have a chance to stay here again on future trips, we wouldn't hesitate to do so.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Jun 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First vacation in 3 years!

Amazing property with an incredible view. Minutes away from RMNP entrance. Owner was very thorough with details about the home and tips for everything Estes. The property was beautiful and perfect for our family. Could not say enough good things about this rental. You should definitely rent this property! You won’t be disappointed!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Sep 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in quiet neighborhood

Great stay! Master closet big enough for a pack and play! The hot tub never got “hot” but was enjoyable until the sun went down. Owner has someone come to check the hot tub midday every day: it startled us the first time as we were not made aware it would be happening.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georjean C.

Aug 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, safe, cozy

Great place to stay. Loved being able to put vehicle in the garage. Responsive host..

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Aug 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RMNP adventure base

As close as you can be to RMNP and with a hot tub to relax after a long day of hiking. What more can you ask for? House was perfect for 6 people.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great location and great property management

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Michigan, USA

Aug 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a trip into RMNP. Donabeth was wonderful to work with!

We had a wonderful time here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donabeth Downey

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master suite

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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