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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, offices
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boulder, CO
  • Boulder Creek
    5 min walk
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats
    7 min walk
  • Eastlake & 124th Station
    27 min drive
  • Boulder, CO (WBU-Boulder Municipal)
    7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~

In central Boulder, on a quarter acre, sits our quiet and comfortable home. A 20 acre park is outside the back gate with an outdoor olympic-size pool, newly refurbished water park and playground, skate park, and ballpark. The Boulder bike path is also out the back gate, so getting around via bicycle or walking is an easy option.

A few blocks from CU and the 29th Street Mall, this central location is ideal for enjoying all that Boulder has to offer.

This 1952-built house has been upgraded. Both of the bathrooms are new, as is the kitchen. It's solar heated and powered for a lighter footprint. We've radiant heat for the winter, and AC (mini-splits) for the summer.

**** The booking adult must be at least 30-years old. Parties are not allowed. This is our home, and we'll appreciate you treating this as if it's your house. Sorry, and strangely, glitter and Axe Body products are not allowed.

There are 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a Cal King bed, it's own bathroom, and a loft office with an outside deck. The 'purple bedroom' has a queen bed. A third bedroom room has a double bed. The screened and covered patio off the dining room is a lovely place to enjoy the magical backyard. An olympic-sized swimming pool at Scott Carpenter Park is just out our back gate, as is a great playground and grass hill.

The dining room boasts two large windows and a lovely sitting area with a glider chair and clavinova piano. We've wireless internet, and a brand new sectional couch in the living room. We have YouTube TV, Netflix, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime.

City of Boulder license #RHL2017-00279 and only 3 unrelated occupants are allowed to rent the space.

There are two Ring security cameras, one at the front door and one near the back door.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Boulder Creek. A water park and 1 hot tub are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Scott Carpenter Park and 14 minutes on foot from University of Colorado Boulder
~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. ~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Eric Kloor

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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~ Central Boulder Gem - Walk to CU/Folsom - 20 acre park out the back gate ~ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and home
This was such a lovely home and perfect for our stay during our CU weekend. Easy walking distance to campus and all of the shopping and restaurants. We loved the warm vibe of this house and quiet little neighborhood. The park just beyond the backyard is really nice if you have kids. The house was clean and everything was as described, with the kitchen being fully stocked and very comfortable beds. Check-in was a breeze, Eric was super communicative and very accommodating for us. We would def book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location!
Great location in Boulder! Big yard that backs to a wide open park with a sledding hill for kids. Also Boulder Creek runs right by house and is so pretty. Close to Whole Foods and outdoor mall. Beds and bedding were very comfortable. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boulder trip
Our stay in boulder was wonderful. The house was super cute ,clean and within walking distance to great places to eat. My family and I had a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a Buffs game.
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorado vacation
We loved the home and the Park behind us. Our vacation was great and the weather was perfect. We enjoyed the lovely back screened porch at night. It was so peaceful and we enjoyed family time on it each night. The only issue was the main bedroom had no storage for clothes. There was no closet for hanging clothes and no empty drawers so we had to live out of our suitcase. That was easy to overcome since everything else was great. Thanks for sharing you home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Perfect location and home base for visiting my college daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Los Altos

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home
Eric and Shanti have graciously opened their house to others who want to experience life in Boulder. We visited our daughter (who lives in Boulder ) over Thanksgiving and this was a great place to gather. We were a family with an infant, toddler, their parents and grandparents. The house is clean, spacious, and abuts a park with a playground. That's one reason I chose it - we walked out the back gate with our toddler and played there. The house is remodeled inside as you can see from the photos. Everything we needed for Thanksgiving was there. When we had questions they were quickly answered. We would love to come back in other seasons to take advantage of the screened-in porch, the yard, and the neighborhood. I highly recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful home and owners
This was the perfect place for our long weekend visiting our older daughter at CU Boulder. Our younger 10yo daughter lover the park with playground just out the back gate. The water park was closed for the season but looks like a lot of fun. Our younger daughter left a note in their guest comments book, and the owners emailed a very nice reply which our daughter will be thrilled to read after she gets out of school today!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, ideal location close to to CU
The house was great, as advertised. Clean, updated, nice large peaceful backyard. If you are looking to do anything at CU, downtown Boulder this is an ideal, walkable destination. Short drive to the Flat Irons as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of state parents visiting our son at cu boulder
Perfect location to walk to campus, the hill , and pearl street dining and shopping. Quiet street that’s right at the center of everything cu boulder. Could not ask for better communication from Eric and shanti. Can’t wait to come back next year! Sko buffs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Boulder trip
Great location, very clean and easy process. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taffy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home away from home
Amazing location and beautiful home with all the amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bibi T., santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Convenient location. Comfortable stay in a family home. A bit pricey but it was a high demand weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buffie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
Property is located close to CU Boulder campus and within walking distance to 29th street mall. The backyard is large and backs up to a park. We are a family of 4 adults and there was plenty of room to entertain and feed a group of 10 adults on Thanksgiving.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts are excellent . House / garden are lovely . Close to everything in Boulder and hiking !
Easy; host so helpful and communicative ! Would like to come back again !!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Till Next Time…
Very comfortable and convenient home for a long weekend visiting Boulder and CU. Eric and Shanti were great hosts - very accommodating and communicative. All the amenities and comfort you need inside and outside - thank you! Mary and Clinton B
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah F., Westport, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home in the center of Boulder
Charming house in the center of Boulder. Backs up to a great waterpark (which our kids loved!). Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and the Boulder Creek Path. The owners were wonderful — kind, thorough, and communicative. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Ideal in-town Boulder location, nice home and great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William & Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A GREAT stay in uncertain times
Eric and Shanti were FABULOUS hosts! The house was perfert for us to attend a wedding in Longmont. 3 couples explored Boulder, and the surrounding area for 4 days. Weather was perfect. We played games in the back yard, went for walks in the park, and are ALL coming home to order the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on. (tuft & neeedle). The house was clean, and exactly as advertised. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely a great house. The serenity of the back yard was amazing
Great spot in boulder. Easy to get around and located near everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House for a Weekend in Boulder
This house is super comfy and clean. Everything is how it should be to make a guest feel at home. We also loved how convenient the location was, with direct access to the highway, neighboring creek trial, and proximity to downtown. A perfect choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly great house.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this lovely home. It’s in a great location (central to just about everything), it is immaculate with everything one could want from a vacation rental. It is very well stocked and comfortable. It has a great solar radiant heating system throughout that keeps the house at a perfect temperature 24/7. Eric and Shanti were very helpful and super easy to deal with. We were there looking at CU Boulder for our daughter. If she ends up going there, we will definitely try and stay at this house again when we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, great accommodations
Easy access to the CU campus & stadium. Perfect accommodations for four. Unfortunately, no time to enjoy the porch or hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh H., Grand Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay in Boulder
We enjoyed our time in Boulder and this property had a lot to do with it. We were in town mainly for a football game and this was within a short 10 minute walk to campus. Easy access to major roads to get out for some site seeing as well. The house has a fantastic covered back porch where we spent most of our downtime. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay
House is as described. Clean, kitchen well appointed, lovely porch and back yard, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019