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Drake Home on Big Thompson River - 3 Mi. to Estes!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, stereo
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Drake, CO
  • Lake Estes Marina
    2 min drive
  • Lake Estes
    2 min drive
  • Estes Park Museum
    3 min drive
  • Fort Collins, CO (FNL-Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal)
    54 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.

Drake Home on Big Thompson River - 3 Mi. to Estes!

Pack up your gear and take a trip to ‘Fisherman’s Dream,’ a 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental house in Drake - a quaint mountain town with lots to offer! As a gateway for Rocky Mountain National Park, Drake provides a prime location for all of your Colorado adventures. Venture out for a day hike or tour the famous Stanley Hotel in Estes Park only 3 miles away. If fishing is more your style, cast a line right off the home’s waterfront balcony to fish in the Big Thompson River below!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

Nestled on over 2 acres of land along the Big Thompson River, this semi-secluded home serves as your private mountain paradise. A profusion of pine trees mark the exterior, while the newly built interior is distinguished by reclaimed barn wood floors, rustic wood furnishings and Northwoods decor for a cozy, cabin-like touch.

Pull back the curtains in the living area to let the sunlight and tree-lined scenery inside as you settle down in front of the flat-screen Smart TV. Stream your new favorite show through the Roku streaming TV & media player while a hearty homemade breakfast is prepared in the adjacent kitchen.

Fully equipped with all of your essential cooking appliances and a chic, farm-style table, the kitchen has everything you need for an at-home meal.

Spend the afternoon fishing in Lake Estes, just 2 minutes down the road, or stay home to try your luck in the Big Thompson River. Fish right off the waterfront balcony or find a spot along your 500 feet of private riverfront to get a closer look at your potential catch!

Prepare your catch of the day on the gas grill or treat your group to dinner at the Waterfront Grille overlooking Lake Estes. No matter where you choose to dine, the rest of your evening will be well spent riverside.
Come nighttime, both bedrooms offer flat-screen Smart TVs so that everyone can enjoy a movie from the comfort of their queen-sized bed!

-- THE LOCATION --

‘Fisherman’s Dream’ lives up to its name as prime fishing spots abound on this 2+ acre lot and, if you need a change of scenery, Lake Estes is a quick 2-minute drive down the road.

Estes Park also serves as the base camp for Rocky Mountain National Park, where you’ll find miles of trails and abundant wildlife, but before you cruise up Trail Ridge Road, be sure to stop by the historic Stanley Hotel to experience it’s haunting history for yourself!

Spend an afternoon away from the crowds and explore the charming downtown area of Drake, home to bed and breakfasts, quaint boutiques and local eateries. Rock climbers will be pleased to find adventure in Big Thompson Canyon, while nature lovers search for bighorn sheep along the surrounding trails.

Take a break from all the action and adventure to dine at one of the many fine restaurants nearby. Visit Hunters Chop House for a casual steakhouse experience with lodge-style surroundings, Peppers Mexican Grill for all of your Mexican favorites or dine with a view at the Waterfront Grille on Lake Estes!

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Estes. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • 9 minutes by car from Rocky Mountain National Park and 5 minutes from The Stanley Hotel
Drake Home on Big Thompson River - 3 Mi. to Estes! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 828 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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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Drake Home on Big Thompson River - 3 Mi. to Estes! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall hiking in rmnp
Great place, thanks for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
This property is very pretty, just as pictured. Close to Estes Park, about 3 minutes. I would definitely stay again. Extremely clean. Just a suggestion, owner needs to add more mirrors, there is only one in the bathroom, it makes it hard to get ready with only one. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three nights River Cabin
We enjoyed our stay and had nice hot showers, warm meals after camping in snow at Thunder lake. Very comfortable accommodations with necessary amenities. We also had some good fly fishing on the property during a few mornings. The treat of a close encounter with a bachelor group of bull elk on the island eating browse and crossing the river. Would definitely stay again or recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Enjoyed our stay! Excellently located near Estes Park. Place was clean and very cozy feeling. Would not recommend for older adults or people who have trouble with stairs. Could use an extra mirror or two in the bedrooms as one bathroom mirror wasn’t convenient with wife and daughter along. Overall would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Good location from Estes with an easy 10 min drive. Property could use some new outdoor furniture. Kitchen was equipped with just the basics and very thin and warped pan. It was warm clean and comfortable and a good place for hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Estes Park stay
It's a cute cozy place nestled at the foot of a mountain. Beautiful setting. However, the place was dim. Not enough lighting. No mirrors in the place other than the one over the vanity with a very dim light. Not enough to do do one's make-up or shave. Also, no hairdryer. Most annoying was the shower water pressure. Barely there. Took 20 minutes to get the soap off. The owner did not respond to my request to adjust it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to Estes
Property is located in a great area, very convenient to Estes without being in the middle of the crowds. The bedrooms were nice and comfortable. A couple of items need attention: The grill and patio need to be cleaned. Cigarette butts still in the outside ash tray/bucket. A lot of the outlets and several lights didn't work.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

noami d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Great being near river.
Great place to stay

6/10 Okay

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oct 2020 Stay
This property is suggested for 6. I'd say 4 max. Posting that theres a state wide fire ban would have been nice. Or responding to my email prior to check in would have solved that. There were tons of nails & screws under the car port. Hoping we dont have a few in our tires...however, the view was priceless & the cabin was clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020