Welcome to the Whispering Pines !
Whispering Pines Cabin has everything you need to enjoy a family vacation! We have many outdoor games, streaming services, a hot tub, lots of land for the kids to explore and an office space for you to work remotely. There is hiking year round, and in winter, snowshoeing, sledding, cross country skiing and ice-skating.
The Space
Come relax and enjoy our historic 1928 Estes Park home at the foot of Prospect Mountain, a charming rental retreat only 3 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park (and right across the road from the Big Thompson River), which was built with integrity and beautiful craftsmanship that has been maintained throughout the years. While the cabin offers all the amenities of a modern comfortable home, there has been a concerted effort in its restoration to retain the look and feel of this wonderful property. The Whispering Pines Cabin is the perfect place to come and escape the summer heat as well as enjoy the serenity of the mountains year round.
This property has it all--lots of character, a large wooded lot providing privacy , across the road from the river with no buildings in-between to spoil the view or muffle the sound, walking distance to downtown, a huge stone wood-burning fireplace, mountain views, high-speed wireless internet and room inside and out to spread out and relax.
Much effort has been taken to care for and furnish our mountain cabin. We want our guests to feel welcome and comfortable and to enjoy it as much as we do. We are proud to provide a clean and smoke-free environment (smoking is allowed outside). This had been a family home for 80 years and has only been made available for rentals in the past 16 years.
Enjoy the all-season sunroom-- the perfect place to play cards, read, enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage, visit with friends or family, or just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Big Thompson River. There are plenty of windows to take in the beauty and tranquility of the mountains, including the deer, elk and wild turkey that often wander through (and even the occasional black bear).
Experience the true feeling of Colorado in your home away from home. We provide a collection of DVD's, games, and books, including mountain interest and local information. We also have extras to make your vacation comfortable and safe-- PAK n Play, fire pit, first aid kit, flash light, fire extinguishers, smoke /carbon monoxide detectors, cooler, snowshoes upon request, etc.
Guest Access
Guests will have access to the entire property other than the garage. This includes the hot tub, picnic table, horseshoes and entire outdoor area (you can even climb the mountain directly behind the cabin!). We have tried to anticipate anything you might need during your stay: toiletries, paper goods, soaps and detergents, snow shoes, books , backpacks, high chair, pack and play, stroller, sleds, etc.
Guest interaction
We do not live in Estes Park, but about 1.5 hours away in the Denver area. We are readily available by phone, text and email and will do our best to offer local recommendations since we visit the area often. If there are ever any emergencies or urgent needs, we have a property manager who lives very close by in the town of Estes Park. Access to the cabin is via a lockbox. Check in is anytime after 4pm. Check out is anytime before 10am. All of the access instructions, maps, codes, etc. will be sent to you about two weeks before your stay.
Other things to note:
Two of the bedrooms are connected, meaning you walk though one to get to the other.
Estes Valley Operating Permit #3175- a licensed vacation rental property.
Neighborhood Overview
We are a short half mile walk or drive to town. Stroll along the Big Thompson river in town, visit one of the many delicious candy shops or restaurants, watch artists work or buy mementos of your trip. The entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is just a 5 minute drive away, with many, many trails to hike, snowshoe or even for backcountry skiing and sledding. The Eldora downhill ski area is an hour drive away if you want to try out some Colorado skiing.
Getting around
The downtown area of Estes Park is only a 1/2 mile walk away. There are no sidewalks but we walk along the grassy shoulder; it's a 30 mph road. Estes Park has a shuttle service operating in the summer months to help you get from town to the park and back. A personal vehicle is recommended due to the nature of being in a mountain town.
7 night maximum rental
Outdoor security camera may be in use
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